2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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NURS <strong>2003</strong> Introduction to Nursing Concepts and Roles3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: Completion <strong>of</strong> lower-division generaleduc<strong>at</strong>ion and nursing support courses or permission<strong>of</strong> the Division ChairNOTE: This course is <strong>of</strong>fered in Summer only.Found<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> modern nursing practice. Focuses onnursing history and trends, the nursing process, andnursing roles.NURS 2211 Basic Skills Check Off1 credit; 8 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryNOTE: This course is <strong>of</strong>fered in Summer only.Corequisite:: LPN’s: NURS 1034 LPN-RN Transition,and for RN’s: NURS 3073 Role Transition ( required ifRN gradu<strong>at</strong>ed more than 24 months previously).Basic nursing skills are demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed by the studentand modified, if needed, to enhance safe practice. Theschool lab will be used.NURS 225V Principles <strong>of</strong> Nursing Care III12 credits: 8 hours lecture, 12 hours clinicalPrerequisite: NURS 1034, NURS 1015, NURS 22121,NURS 124V, and <strong>Arkansas</strong> LPN licensureApplic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the nursing process to individuals,families, and families in communities with a focus onclient adapt<strong>at</strong>ion within the physiological mode.Emphasis is placed on the physiological needs <strong>of</strong>elimin<strong>at</strong>ion, endocrine, oxygen<strong>at</strong>ion, and, neurologic.Concepts relevant to management <strong>of</strong> client care areincluded as well as prepar<strong>at</strong>ion for the N<strong>at</strong>ionalCouncil Licensure Examin<strong>at</strong>ion for Registered Nurses(NCLEX-RN).NURS 3065 Healthy Aging5 credits: 2 hours lecture, 9 hours practicumPrerequisites: NURS 3073, NURS 4473, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RNlicensureDesigned to explore the normal process <strong>of</strong>aging and factors influencing the needs <strong>of</strong> older adults.Emphasis is placed on the role and function <strong>of</strong> thepr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse in promoting healthy aging in olderclients and supporting families and communitiesthroughout the aging process.NURS 3073 Role Transition3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: Completion <strong>of</strong>general educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements, nursing supportcourses, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RN licensure.Designed to increase awareness <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional nursingpractice including nursing history, theories, and trends.Focuses on pr<strong>of</strong>essional socializ<strong>at</strong>ion, health caredelivery systems, and critical thinking.NURS 3085 Ambul<strong>at</strong>ory Care5 credits: 2 hours lecture, 9 hours practicumPrerequisites: NURS 4473, NURS 3073, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RNlicensureCorequisite: NURS 3333Designed to explore various ambul<strong>at</strong>ory care settingsand the role and function <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse inpromoting, maintaining, and restoring health toindividuals and families throughout the life span.NURS 3103 Nursing Skills3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisite: NURS <strong>2003</strong>, admission to upper-divisionnursingCorequisite: NURS 311VDevelopment <strong>of</strong> basic, intermedi<strong>at</strong>e, and advancednursing skills. Campus labor<strong>at</strong>ories are used forstudent practice and demonstr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> skills.NURS 311V Concepts in Nursing Care I11 credits: 8 hours lecture, 9 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: NURS <strong>2003</strong>, admission to upper-divisionnursingCorequisite: NURS 3103Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the nursing process to individuals infamilies and communities. The focusis client adapt<strong>at</strong>ion within physiological andinterdependence modes.NURS 332V Concepts in Nursing Care II11 credits: 7 hours lecture, 12 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: NURS 3103, NURS 311VCorequisite: NURS 3333Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the nursing process to individuals andfamilies in communities. The focus is client adapt<strong>at</strong>ionwithin physiological and self-concept modes.NURS 3333 Health Assessment3 credits: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>oryPrerequisites: NURS 3103, NURS 311VCorequisite: NURS 332VComprehensive health assessment <strong>of</strong> individuals.NURS 4057 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Nursing Leadership7 credits: 3 hours lecture, 12 hours practicumPrerequisites: NURS 3073, NURS 4473, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RNlicensureAnalyzes concepts and theories rel<strong>at</strong>ed to leadership ina rapidly changing health care environment. Emphasisis placed on research findings, pr<strong>of</strong>essional roleresponsibilities, and critical thinking in exploringleadership skills.NURS 4097 Community Health7 credits: 3 hours lecture, 12 hours practicumPrerequisites: NURS 3073, NURS 4473, <strong>Arkansas</strong> RNlicensureFocuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to providecare for individuals, families, and communities. Anemphasis is placed on the epidemiological process andhealth promotion.NURS 4153 Community Health Nursing3 credits: 3 hours lecturePrerequisites: NURS 332V, NURS 3333, NURS 4473Corequisite: NURS 444VTheoretical basis for community health nursing. Thenursing process is used to perform a communityassessment based on a conceptual model.198Course Descriptions
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