Academic Catalog 2019-2020

Practice, ANA Social Policy Statement, ANA Clinical Standards, Code of Ethics with In- terpretative Statements, and the professional roles of designers of care, coordinators of care, & managers of care. Included in the course, is a current update on the profession of nursing and health care delivery in the United States from a comprehensive array of perspectives & the importance of the Bluefield College’s School of Nursing mission, pur- poses, program objectives, and expected program outcomes. Utilization of simulated and This course facilitates students’ expanding view of persons as individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations to enhance the quality of culturally, congruent, competent and equitable care that results in improved health and wellbeing. There will be a focus on the differences and similarities among cultures with respect to human care, health, and ill- ness based on people’s cultural values, beliefs, and practices. NUR 3203 Pathophysiology The course prepares the student to systematically approach complex clinical situations. Emphasis is focused on integration and application of pathophysiological concepts to holistic health care when clients and their families are experiencing stress. The nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation serves as the basis for examining individuals with pathologies requiring multiple and complex dimensions of pro- fessional nursing care. NUR 3303 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan The course prepares the student to perform a comprehensive health assessment. Empha- sis is focused on acquisition, processing, and interpretation of data collected from clients across the lifespan. A physical, psychological, spiritual, and sociocultural approach is used that incorporates the client’s needs, developmental level, response to life experiences, and state of wellness. NUR 3403 Nursing Care of Older Adults This course focuses on the normal aging process including healthy adults and frail adults. A holistic approach is used in addressing the psychological, sociocultural, physical, and spiritual factors in the context of the individual, family, group, community and population in providing care in a variety of settings where adults reside. The challenge of providing care for increasing aging populations will be examined. NUR 3503 Women’s Health This course focuses on the current healthcare challenges and issues of women’s health with implications for professional nursing practice. Women’s roles and responsibilities in society will be examined from a multi-dimensional viewpoint to facilitate self-awareness This course examines the role of theory and research in nursing practice and health care. There is an overview and analysis of the research process including principles and concepts in using both quantitative and qualitative approaches with a continued focus on evidenced- based practice. The professional skills address valuing research as a foundation for profes- sional practice, knowing the research proposal structural components, being consumers of research in developing the ability to critically read and evaluate research findings, and participating and collaborating as users of research. actual case studies will be emphasized. NUR 3103 Transcultural Nursing as health care providers and consumers. NUR 4003 Nursing Research and Theory

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