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  • NURS 2120: Nursing Process IV: Clinical

    4.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Clinical practice experience provides opportunities to implement objectives identified in NURS 2020 and NURS 2030 through the utilization of holistic, culturally diverse, client-centered care. Clinical experiences will include effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, and the utilization of the electronic health record for the implementation of safe and high-quality care. Provides opportunities for the administration of all medications and development of skills in comprehensive client assessment. Students care for acutely ill clients across the lifespan having psychiatric-mental health, immunological, endocrine, and neurological dysfunctions. Provides opportunities for the delivery of care to increasing numbers of clients and guided practice in refining interpersonal and decision-making skills required of the graduate nurse.
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  • NURS 2230: Nursing Assessment Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    In this course, students review the components of holistic assessment of adult clients. Health history and physical assessment are examined with a cultural context. Therapeutic communication and evidence-based practice are emphasized. The nursing process is presented as the framework for practice. This course must be taken concurrently with Nursing 2230 block (NURS 2230 and NURS 2231) .
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  • NURS 2231: Nursing Assessment Clinical

    2.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    In this laboratory course, the students demonstrate application of theory content from NURS 2230. Throughout the semester, the student develops a novice level of competence in health history and physical assessment skills. This course must be taken concurrently with Nursing 2230 block (NURS 2230 and NURS 2231).
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  • NURS 2240: Nursing Interventions Theory

    2.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Nursing students are prepared to provide therapeutic nursing interventions to clinically stable adult clients with minor health deviations. The nursing process provides the framework for the student nurse to further develop as a professional nurse.
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  • NURS 2241: Nursing Interventions Clinical

    1.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    In this laboratory course, the students demonstrate application of content from NURS 2240. Throughout the semester, the student develops a novice level of competence in implementing nursing interventions. This course must be taken concurrently with Nursing 2240 course block (NURS 2240 and NURS 2241).
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  • NURS 2245: Basic Nursing Care Clinical

    2.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    In this clinical course, students will apply the knowledge and skills gained in coursework thus far in the nursing curriculum. Time management and critical thinking skills are developed. Assessment, therapeutic communication, prioritization, patient safety and the nursing process are emphasized in a clinical setting with stable adult clients.
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  • NURS 2250: Health Promotion

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course examines the role of the health care professional in health promotion across the life span. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention will be explored in the context of current evidence-based practice. Environmental, sociocultural, and economic factors that influence health care practices are emphasized.
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  • NURS 3010: Disaster Management

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course is designed to increase student's awareness of the essentials of disaster planning. Disaster management, triage, and hospital preparedness for natural and human-generated disasters will be explored. In addition, students will examine the social responsibilities of the multidisciplinary health team, the leadership and inter-professional coordination responsibilities, and legal and ethical issues that may arise during a disaster, mass casualty, and other public health emergency situations. (This course is open to all students). Offered Fall/Spring and as needed.
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  • NURS 3020: Health Prom for Elderly

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the concepts of health promotion for elderly populations. Course topics include theories of health promotion and aging, adaptation to the aging process, and factors that influence the health of elders. Finally, the concept of healthy aging will be situated within interdisciplinary team approach to health promotion strategies. Open to all students. Offered annually and as needed.
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  • NURS 3030: Death And Grief

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Explores the dying process from various conceptual and theoretical frameworks. Focuses on historical, ethical, socio-cultural and interpersonal perspectives on death. Students address their own mortality and develop a personal philosophy of death and grief. Opportunities are provided for students to interact with professional experts as well as individuals experiencing grief/death issues. Annually, and as needed. Open to all students.
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