Provides the student an opportunity to explore ethical problems related to health care. Forty-five class hours. Discussion of contemporary nursing practice in a changing health care system. Orientation to Harris School of Nursing's mission, philosophy, goals and curriculum with consideration of critical thinking, communication, and nursing process as basis for care of healthy individuals and families. Emphasis on health promotion and prevention across the life span.
Scholarly project is required involving an area of nursing for in-depth investigations.
Senior status or permission of the instructor. The purpose of this course is to explore the major components of the specialized field of gerontological nursing. The course will include theoretical content related to and observational experiences with individuals age 65 or over in several settings. NURS 30112 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the research process as applied to nursing practice using a participative approach which provides preparation for reading, evaluating, applying the results of, and participating in research.