Prerequisite
Course Descriptions
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY/BIOLOGY REQUIREMENT
- 8 semester credits
One semester of human anatomy and physiology, which will have
a laboratory component, is required, in addition to a principles
of biology course (also, with lab). All body systems must be
included through lecture, demonstrations, visuals, and hands-on
laboratory dissection. Physiology of the body systems would be
explored, including reproduction, homeostasis, and fluid balance.
A two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence may be used to
meet the requirement.
CHEMISTRY
- 3 semester credits
One semester of chemistry beyond the high school level or its
equivalent. This semester will introduce fundamental principles
and concepts. The emphasis would be on atomic structure, chemical
bonding, kinetic theory, and chemical problems and solutions.
CULTURAL
DIVERSITY - 3 semester credits
This course focuses on the concept and characteristics of the
cultural diversity of societies, individuals and families.
It is a study of cultures or social organizations that will
allow
the student to gain an appreciation of cultural similarities
enhancing intercultural sensitivity
DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 semester credits
This course will include human development throughout the
life span, investigating behavior, as well as physical
growth and
development, which accompany the life processes from conception
through old age.
ENGLISH
COMPOSITION - 6 semester credits
Two semesters of basic English composition which will enable
the student to acquire writing skills essential for success
in the academic and professional life.
FINE
ART - 3 semesters credits
The fine arts requirement may be satisfied through appreciation
courses in art, music or theater. (More than one course
may be required to satisfy the requirement of three
hours.)
HUMANITIES
- 3 semester credits
This requirement must be satisfied through any number
of courses which explore the philosophic concerns
of human
civilization or religious thought, logic, humanities,
literature or foreign
languages (if emphasis is placed on foreign culture
and not development of language skills).
INTRODUCTION
TO SOCIOLOGY - 3 semester credits
One-semester course which will provide an introduction
to the broad issue of sociology. Social structures,
cultural patterns,
and social issues would be included in this course.
GENERAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 semester credits
One semester of an introduction to the scientific
study of human behavior. Topics would include
a broad area
which includes
perception,
learning, motivation, personality, and intelligence.
MATH
REQUIREMENT - 3 semester credits
One semester of math beyond high school including
basic concepts of college algebra, metric system,
linear
equations, factions,
decimals, percentages, and ratios; or a statistics
course including central tendency, variability,
graphical presentation
of data,
and T- and Chi-square distributions.
MICROBIOLOGY
- 4 semester credits
An introduction to the classification, morphology,
and physiology of microorganisms and the
relationships these
life forms
have within their environment. A laboratory
component is required.
NUTRITION
- 3 semester credits
An elementary exploration of the function
of food and nutrition as it affects the
human body. The
course would introduce
the student to various food groups and
emphasize the
importance of nutrition to the human being.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE - 3 semester credits
One course in social science (anthropology,
economics, history, human geography,
political science,
or interdisciplinary social/behavioral
science).
SPEECH
- 3 semester credits
One semester of introduction to the theory
and practice of effective oral communication.
The
student will
be able to
organize, deliver,
and evaluate oral communications.
ELECTIVES
- 9 semester credits
Electives are courses which will enrich and/or broaden the education
of the baccalaureate student. The students are free to choose
electives that are of interest to them and which support the College
philosophy and goals. A maximum of 2 credits of Physical Education
will transfer for elective credit to Saint Anthony College of
Nursing.
Saint
Anthony College of Nursing Course Descriptions
N301
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - 3 credits
Advanced pathophysiology builds on
previous knowledge gained from
anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and microbiology.
It provides
the student an opportunity to examine health deviations and
their impact on human functioning. It is designed to facilitate
the student’s development of nursing systems, thereby
enabling the student to manage the health deviations of the
individual therapeutically. (Prerequisites: microbiology,
anatomy and physiology and chemistry, or permission of the
Dean. No
co-requisites; may be taken as a Student-at-Large.)
N302
HEALTH ASSESSMENT - 3 credits (2/1)*
Health Assessment is designed to provide the student with
the theoretical knowledge of examining an individual’s
state of health within the framework of Orem’s Self-Care
Deficit Theory. The universal self-care requisites are
addressed: maintenance
of air, water, food, elimination activity and rest, solitude,
and social interaction, prevention of hazards, and the promotion
of human functioning. The student experiences focus upon
the utilization of a health history and the performance
of physical
assessment skills to assemble a comprehensive health assessment.
(Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and microbiology,
or permission of the Dean. No co-requisites; may be taken
as a Student-at-Large.)
N304
CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING - 3 credits
Concepts of Professional Nursing examines nursing theories,
legal and ethical issues, and the professional development
of the nurse.
Historical, political, and social influences affecting
nursing practice within the changing health care delivery
system
are explored. (No pre- or co-requisites; may be taken as
a Student-at-Large.)
N305
NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT WITH HEALTH DEVIATIONS - 8 credits (4/4)*
Nursing Care of the Adult with Health Deviations enables
the student to care for adults with health deviation
self-care requisites.
The course prepares the student to apply critical thinking
skills when examining individual responses to health
problems of a medical-surgical
nature. The nursing process is implemented with emphasis
on health maintenance and health restoration for adults
across health care
delivery settings. (Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN
program; pre- or co-requisites: N301, N302, N304, or
permission of
the Dean).
N324
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY - 3 credits
Principles of Pharmacology is a theory course that introduces
the student to the basic principles of drug action
and nursing implications within the framework of the nursing
process.
Specific drugs and the pharmacologic affects of these
drugs on the body
are discussed. Calculation of intravenous medications
is included. Safety and legal implications of drug
administration
are discussed.
(Prerequisites: N301, N304, N305, or permission of
the Dean.)
N326
NURSING RESEARCH - 3 credits
Nursing Research provides the undergraduate student
with a basic understanding of the research process
and its
application to
nursing and nursing practice. Various types of research
and research methods as well as statistical methods
will be explored.
Ethical
and legal issues of research will be discussed, with
particular emphasis placed on the rights and responsibilities
toward
human subjects. Beginning with Orem’s theoretical
framework, various nursing theories are explored
to serve as frameworks
for nursing research. (Prerequisites: N304, N305,
or permission of the Dean.)
N332
CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE - 2 credits
Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Nursing Care
examines the beliefs and practices of individuals
and groups.
Emphasis is placed on
methods for providing cultural and spiritual care
within the framework of the nursing role. (Prerequisites:
N304 or
permission
of the Dean.)
N341
ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING - 3 credits
Advanced Concepts of Gerontological Nursing focuses
on care of the elderly in diverse settings. Health
deviations
specific
to
the aging population are discussed and health
promotion activities are explored. Legal, ethical, and spiritual
aspects of the
care of the older adult are included. The course
is designed to enhance
the student’s knowledge and understanding
of the older adult and increase awareness of
community resources available
to the aging population. (Prerequisites: N301,
N302, N304 and N305 or permission of the Dean.)
N350
NURSING OF FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND CHILDREN - 8 credits (4/4)*
Nursing of Families With Infants and Children
focuses on the wholistic care of the child-bearing
and
child-rearing family.
The health care focus includes health promotion
and maintenance with emphasis on life cycle
therapeutic self-care demands
and limitations. The nurse may function as
a dependent-care agent
in a variety of settings. (Prerequisites: completion
of
Semester I, Level IIIA or permission of the
Dean; pre or co-requisites:
N324 and N326.)
N353
COMMUNITY/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING - 8 credits (4/4)*
Community/Mental Health Nursing analyzes the
scope of biopsycosocial factors which affect
the health
of individuals,
families,
and aggregates within communities. Emphasis
is placed on facilitation
of health promotion, maintenance, and maximization
through health education and self-care measures.
Nursing concepts
are integrated
into theory and in the clinical practice.
(Prerequisites: completion of Semester I, Level IIIA or permission
of the Dean; pre or co-requisites:
N324 and N326.)
N354
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING - 4 credits (2/2)*
Community health nursing explores the influence
of integrated nursing and public health
knowledge on
the health of
individuals, families, groups, and committees.
Orem’s theoretical framework
is utilized to explore the nursing paradigm in the care of aggregates
and community as client. The clinical component provides opportunity
to apply theoretical concepts to nursing practice in a variety
of community settings (Prerequisites: RN or permission of the
Dean.)
N360
END-OF-LIFE NURSING CARE - 3 credits
End of Life Nursing Care is a theory course that explores the
competencies and guidelines for delivering quality nursing
care at the end of life. The course is designed to add greater
depth to bio-psychosocial-spiritual concepts presented in other
courses. This course enables the student to build upon therapeutic
approaches and skills acquired in previous course work when
caring for patients and families experiencing terminal illness
and coping with death. (Prerequisites: Completion of Level
IIIA and completion of one semester of Level IIIB or permission
of the Dean.)
N371
SPECIAL ISSUES IN NURSING LEADERSHIP: LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION
- 1 credit
Leadership Communication is a theory course that uses a
highly interactive format to demonstrate advanced principles
of communication
important to nursing leadership and management. Emphasis is
placed on personal communication effectiveness, principles
of giving
and receiving positive feedback and strategies for managing
conflict. (Prerequisites: Level IIIA and one semester of
Level IIIB, RN
status, or permission of the Dean.)
N372
SPECIAL ISSUES IN NURSING LEADERSHIP: MOTIVATION AND TEAM BUILDING
- 1 credit
Motivation and Team Building is a highly interactive theoretical
course that allows the students to apply these skills as
part of the learning process. An “unfolding case study” provides
the framework from which students form a hypothetical team
for a free-standing nursing center. Since the students themselves
are also a team, they evaluate themselves and their peers
as
they fulfill these hypothetical management roles. In this
manner, the students have asimulated experience in group formation
and
motivation. (Prerequisites: Level IIIA and one semester of
Level IIIB, RN status, or permission of the Dean.)
N373
SPECIAL ISSUES IN NURSING LEADERSHIP: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
PROFESSIONAL NURSES - 1 credit
Fiscal Responsibility for Professional Nurses offers an
in-depth look at the rising cost of healthcare and explores
the nurse’s
role in providing quality patient care in a cost effective
manner. This highly interactive course gives students the
opportunity
to analyze operational budgets and other fiscal management
tools, explore cost-effective strategies employed by working
nurse managers,
identify current financial-based mandates, and examine
methods of improving nursing productivity. (Prerequisites:
Level IIIA
and one semester of Level IIIB, RN status, or permission
of the Dean.)
N380
CRITICAL CARE NURSING OF THE ADULT - 3 credits (2/1)*
Critical Care Nursing of the Adult is a clinical nursing
elective focusing on patients and families experiencing
major health
deviations. The nurse provides wholly compensatory care
to patients in the
critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on the maintenance
and restoration of health. This course is designed for
the generalist nurse who desires specialized knowledge
in the
area of critical
care. (Prerequisites: completion of Level IIIA and one
semester of Level IIIB, or permission of the Dean.)
N382
DIET THERAPY AND THE NURSING PROCESS - 3 credits
Diet therapy and the nursing process explores how much
nutrition impacts the health of individuals. The role
of the nurse
in health promotion, disease treatment, and prevention
and the
relationship
to nutrition are investigated. (Prerequisites: Completion
of Level IIIA, or permission of the Dean.)
N383
ESSENTIALS OF PERIOPERATIVE NURSING - 3 credits (2/1)*
An introductory perioperative nursing course encompassing
both a theory and clinical component. Content encapsulates
essential
concepts pertinent to perioperative nursing practice.
(Prerequisites: Level IIIA and one semester of Level
IIIB or permission
of the Dean.)
N388
INTERNSHIP IN CLINICAL NURSING - 4 credits (2/2)*
Internship in Clinical Nursing allows the student
to build on previous clinical and theoretical knowledge
in a concentrated
practicum. Supportive-educative, partial compensatory,
and wholly
compensatory care will be delivered in a variety
of
clinical settings. The nursing process will be
utilized as the
organizing framework of the course. (Prerequisites:
Level IIIA and
one semester of Level IIIB or permission of the
Dean.)
N399
CASE STUDIES IN NURSING - 3 credits
Case studies in nursing is a theory course designed
to discuss selected topics of current interest
in nursing specialty
areas. Offered according to sufficient student
demand. This course
may be repeated for credit if the current topic
of interest
differs
from any previous content taken for credit. (Prerequisites:
N305 or permission of the Dean.)
N423
NURSING DIMENSIONS FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE - 8 credits (4/4)*
Nursing Dimensions for Preventative Health Care
enables the student to apply the concepts descriptive
of
the systems of primary,
secondary, and tertiary preventive health care.
The role of the nurse is directed toward assisting
individuals
in meeting
the
goals of health promotion, disease prevention,
health maintenance and restoration. The role
of the individual
as responsible
agent will vary and is dependent upon the environmental
setting
in
which nursing care is provided. (Prerequisites:
Level IV status.)
N430
NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS - 4 credits
Nursing Leadership and Management in Health
Care Systems provides opportunities to apply
leadership
and management
skills to
contemporary health care issues influencing
professional practice. Opportunities
to explore professional practice issues are
provided. (Prerequisites: Level IV Status
or permission
of the Dean.)
N431
NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS - 6 credits
Nursing Leadership and Management in Health
Care Systems provides opportunities to
apply leadership
and management
skills to
contemporary health care issues influencing
professional practice. Opportunities
to explore professional practice issues
are provided. (Prerequisites: RN with Level IV
Status or permission
of the Dean.)
N442
FAMILY IN CRISIS - 3 credits
Family in Crisis is a theory course explores
the dynamics of the family unit during
crisis states.
Family in
Crisis is designed
to add greater depth to family concepts
presented in other courses. This course
will enable
the student to further
develop therapeutic
approaches and skills acquired in previous
courses to the family experiencing developmental
and/or
situational crisis.
(Prerequisites:
N353 or permission of the Dean.)
N450
SENIOR SEMINAR - 1 credit
Senior Seminar gives students the opportunity
to synthesize and relate concepts expected
of the
new professional
nurse. This
will include an opportunity to guide
student review in preparation for the
NCLEX-RN.
A seminar/discussion format
will be utilized.
(Prerequisites: Level IV status.)
N455
INDEPENDENT STUDY - 3 credits
Independent Study in Nursing is pursued
by qualified students relative to
an area of
interest. In
consultation with a
faculty member, the student will
develop objectives and plans for
the learning experience. The proposed
plans will be implemented and the
learning experience
evaluated.
Three semester
hours are permitted.
(Prerequisites: Level IV status with
a 3.0 grade point
average and consent of the instructor
and the Curriculum Committee.)
P342
CATHOLIC PRINCIPLES FOR ETHICS AND HEALTH CARE - 4 credits
Catholic Principles for Ethics and
Health Care guides the student
in developing a basis for
making bioethical
decisions
from
a Judeo-Christian system. The essential
beliefs and structures of the Catholic
faith are
surveyed. The
student is introduced
to the ethical decision-making
process and this framework is utilized in
topics pertaining
to
Christian, nursing,
and medical
ethics. (Prerequisites: none.)
*
The first number is credit hours for theory; the second number
is
credit hours
for laboratory
or clinical
work,
this applies
to all courses.
