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  • PH 355: Feminist Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A study of philosophies of women and women's philosophies such as those of Woolf, deBeauvoir, Chodorow, Gilligan, and post-structural feminists. The course is designed to examine the development and impact of feminist thought and theory in contemporary society
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  • PH 367: Clinical Research Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Research with human subjects or participants is vastly diferent from research dealing with plants, animals, particles, or other places of matter. This is because there are additional ethical considerations that must be taken into account. The goal of clinical research is to improve health by identifying, developing, and making available interventions that prevent, improve, or cure maladies. This course addresses the ethical dimensions of clinical research ethics by exploring dominant ethical frameworks and applying them to timely and critical issues in clinical research. 3 credits
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  • PH 400: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A course designed for the student who would like to study an individual philosopher in depth or a particular problem in philosophy or system of thought such as Sartre, Existentialism, Rationalism, and other topics
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  • PH 401: Applied Biomedical Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Advanced study of ethical issues in the health sciences. Focuses on case studies and contemporary articles
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  • PH 402: Contemporary Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Introduction to the major philosophers and philosophical movements of the contemporary era. May include analytic philosophy,psychoanalysis, phenomenology, structuralism, semiotics, and deconstruction
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  • PH 403: Single Philosopher

    2.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An in-depth study of a single philosopher such as Sartre, Plato, Descartes, Hegel, Freud, or Heidegger which will allow the student, under the supervision and guidance of a faculty member, to explore in detail the thought and writings of a philosopher of their choice and interest. An overview of the philosopher will be undertaken as well as perhaps particular issues and problems that the philosopher addresses
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  • PNU 100: Health Promotion, Safety, and Infection Control

    1.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course will introduce nursing and the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in today's health care system. It examines the healthcare system and methods of delivery of nursing care. It examines the concepts of health, illness, stress, and health promotion. It presents the holistic approach to promoting wellness. It addresses the cultural, educational, social, legal, and ethical aspects that influence nursing care. It provides information on guidelines for patient safety and infection control, specifically identifying risk factors and strategies utilized in the care of patients to promote health
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  • PNU 101: Nursing Fundamentals

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course introduces the fundamentals of nursing which include: the components of the nursing process; critical thinking; and clinical judgement. The nurse uses these fundamentals to develop good clinical reasoning skills required for desired patient outcomes. Students are introduced to the basic nursing need of patients, and the independent and dependent nursing actions they can perform to meet those needs. The fundamentals of direct patient-centered care using the nursing process to guide safe, competent, legal, and ethical nursing practice are introduced. Students are given the opportunities in clinical settings to apply assessment and communication skills, and technology while beginning to implement basic nursing care interventions
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  • PNU 110: Pharm Fr Prac Nursing I

    2.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course examines key content areas to conceptualize the important components of nursing pharmacology related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and physiology. Major drug groups will be explored in terms of drug classifications, indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, contraindications, quality, safety and the nursing process. The principles of altered pharmacodynamics relative to populations, age and ethnicity are included. Specific nursing responsibilities related to drug administration are emphasized, including medication calculations
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  • PNU 111: Pharm Fr Prac Nursing II

    1.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course will focus on the key components relative to Intravenous therapy. Key terms associated with intravenous therapy will be an essential component for this practicum skills course. Administration of fluid, electrolytes and solutions, nutritional formulas, intravenous delivered medications will be the primary focus in this course. Specific nursing responsibilities related to administration of intravenous therapy are emphasized, including medication calculations and the role of the nurse in monitoring of intravenous fluid. Identify and demonstrate the use of equipment that support IV therapy, including peripheral access devices. Application of the nursing process in the care, maintenance and administration of intravenous theraov are identified
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