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• NRS 230: Drug: Use & Abuse

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Uses a multidimensional approach that emphasizes the confounding variables of biology, culture, family systems, to focus on critical issues relating to drug use and abuse. This course considers a variety of perspectives related to drugs and drug use - pharmacological, behavioral, historical, legal and clinical. The latest information on drugs, their effects on the human body and behavior, the family, and society is discussed. Substance abuse, substance dependence, intervention, referral and treatment are examined. Drug control policies, prevention, and legal aspects of drug use and abuse are explored. Opportunities for gathering and analyzing current information, and reflection on/examination of personal belief system about drug use and abuse within the context of personal and social responsibility are provided. Because drug use, abuse and dependence are leading public health and legal problems in the U.S., this course is intended for all majors.
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• NRS 305: Role Development Pro Nurse

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on introducing the Registered Nurse to the conceptual basis and the role(s) of professional nursing. Students will apply concepts, principles, and a variety of theories derived from nursing and related disciplines in developing their professional roles as practitioner, educator, leader/manager, and consumer of evidence-based research. Insights derived from values clarification and self-awareness activities will be applied as students explore legal, ethical, political, and informatic issues in their own professional practice. Students will apply principles and strategies of effective communication and interprofessional practice as they work in collaboration with others in providing evidence-based, quality health care.
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• NRS 306: Intro Res & EBP in Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the concepts, skills, processes, and role of research in nursing and evidence-based practice in order to facilitate their development as consumers of research and in cultivating a spirit of inquiry in clinical practice. Major emphases are placed on the contribution of research and evidence to the discipline and to the students' role in critically appraising evidence on which to base clinical decisions. Prerequisite:    MA141 OR HNR141 OR PSCH160
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• NRS 310: Family Nursing

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on culturally congruent nursing care of the family in present day society. Students are introduced to theory and concepts related to family health care nursing. The family nursing process is used to identify culturally appropriate health promotion and health maintenance strategies as well as social determinants resulting in health disparities. Assessment and analysis of sociocultural, economic, spiritual, and environmental factors on the family's health functions, perceptions, interpretations, and behaviors are explored. Prerequisite:    NRS305
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• NRS 311: Adult Health One

  7.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the application of the nursing process to promote and restore the health of older adults with chronic or potentially life threatening illnesses. Students apply developmental theory related to the older adult while providing health care. Increasing independence in nursing roles occurs as students collaborate with health care providers in a variety of settings. Prerequisite:    BLGY240 AND NRS210 AND NRS211 AND NRS212 AND NRS213 AND NRS214 AND NRS215
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• NRS 312: Maternal & Child Hlth Nursing

  8.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on family-centered nursing and application of diverse theories, concepts and principles synthesized from the arts, sciences and humanities to the professional practice of maternal and child health nursing. Students use critical thinking, effective communication skills, information and technology and assessment findings to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to women, neonates, children, and their families in community and hospital based settings. Students incorporate professional values, and behaviors as they collaborate with a variety of health care providers. Prerequisite:    NRS210 AND NRS211 AND NRS212 AND NRS213 AND NRS214 AND NRS215
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• NRS 314: Nursing Care of Older Adults

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a comprehensive overview of the unique health care needs of the older adult. The target audience for this course is junior-level baccalaureate nursing students also enrolled in the Adult Health One (NURSING 311) course. The focus is on development of competency in providing evidence-based health care to older adults and their families across the continuum of health care settings. Attention is given to the complexity of acute and chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes, recognition of risk factors, valid assessment processes, and the development of individualized care. The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration is addressed. Factors influencing the aging process such as age related physical changes, gender, race, culture, spirituality, roles, relationships, lifestyle, and societal beliefs are discussed. Controversial issues and myths related to aging, elder care, and death are critically analyzed from developmental, ethical, moral, spiritual, sociocultural, legal, and health care policy frameworks for impact on aging and wellness. Prerequisite:    NRS213
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• NRS 410: Public Health Nursing

  2.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the use of demography, biostatistics, epidemiology, and population assessment to promote the health of individuals, aggregates, and populations. Participation in aggregate and population-focused activities such as assessment, planning, and implementation is cultivated. Collaboration with others to implement evidenced-base strategies for clinical prevention of illness, injury, disability, and premature death is advanced. Role development will be fostered through independent and interdependent activities with groups and organizations providing care with attention to health disparity, vulnerability, and culturally diverse populations. May be offered in traditional and distance education formats. Prerequisite:    NRS306 AND NRS305 AND NRS306 AND NRS311 AND NRS312 AND NRS314
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• NRS 411: Psych/Mental Health Nursing

  2.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the application of diverse theories, concepts and principles synthesized from the arts, sciences and humanities to the professional practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Students use critical thinking, effective communication skills, information and technology, and assessment findings to diagnose, plan, deliver and evaluate quality patient-centered care. Students incorporate professional values and behaviors as they employ a "therapeutic use of self' and function in collaborative roles with clients, support systems, and other providers to deliver holistic, safe, evidence-based care within a diverse, global society. Three hours theory and eight hours clinical per week. Prerequisite:    NRS306 AND NRS311 AND NRS312 AND NRS314
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• NRS 412: Adult Health Nurse 2

  3.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on providing care for adult clients with complex needs. Students employ critical thinking to problem-solving and make decisions. Student use nursing process, therapeutic skills and technology in assisting these clients to attain an optimal level of functioning. They collaborate with clients and the interdisciplinary team to promote, maintain and restore optimal health to a variety of clients. Learning experiences provide opportunities for students to develop proficiency as a practitioner, teacher, leader/manager, and consumer of research. The course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth. Three hours Theory and twelve to sixteen hours clinical per week. Prerequisite:    NRS306 AND NRS311 AND NRS312 AND NRS314
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