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For RN to BSN students only. The nursing profession is analyzed with foci on professionalism, socialization, theories, roles and philosophies.

For basic students only. (NUR 312 and 312L must be taken concurrently.) This course explores the concepts and theories necessary to promote and restore health of adults with biological problems and related physiological and psychological responses.

For basic students only. This course is the examination of the theories of aging and developmental tasks of families who are aging. The physical, psychological, social, cultural, economic, legal, ethical and spiritual needs of aging persons are addressed.

For basic students only. This course examines the concepts associated with the diverse responses of families during the childbearing cycle, including normal and high-risk pregnancies, and normal and abnormal events occurring in women. Families experiencing normal developmental changes and developmental deviations are examined.

For basic students only. This course presents the essential concepts, theories and developmental processes vital in understanding the health concerns and problems of children, adolescents and their families. Students examine family-centered nursing care in the health promotion and health maintenance of infants, children and adolescents.

For RN to BSN students only. Pre- or corequisite: NUR 301. Health Assessment provides the nurse with the knowledge to obtain and record a history and physical examination, as well as to assess the level of health and wellness of the client throughout the lifespan. This course offers a didactic and laboratory experience.

For basic and RN to BSN students. The health care delivery system is examined from political, economic, legal and ethical perspectives with particular emphasis on the written analysis of legal and ethical dilemmas related to the practice of nursing.

For basic students only. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of pharmacology and therapeutics in the treatment of illness, and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health in patients across the lifespan. The major drug categories are reviewed with emphasis placed on the therapeutic use, action and adverse reaction, as well as benefits and risks to the drug therapy. This prepares the health professional for safe, therapeutic pharmacological interventions.

Subtitle: Health Promotion through the Arts. This course examines creativity through a variety of expressive art forms to promote healing for clients and to heal the healer, an imperative for holistic nurses. Various art forms are explored, including visual arts, mask-making, visual and written journals, storytelling, movement and others. Students experience expressive arts through guided exercises and art practices.

For basic students only. This course provides information on the fundamentals of nutrition and application. Nutritional needs across the lifespan and nutritional support in selected disorders are specifically discussed.

All students: permission of instructor. This course allows students to travel to a selected Latin American country to apply community health promotion and disease prevention concepts in a transcultural environment.(once annually)