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Nursing
NURS 225 - Nursing Process and Skills
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: BIOL 113, BIOL 231, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and completion of the competency in basic mathematics requirement. Introduces the art and science of nursing in both the classroom and the nursing skills laboratory. Teaches fundamental nursing process theory, skills, and techniques to provide the student with the foundations for nursing practice. Examines the nursing process as an organizing framework for professional nursing practice using the case study method. Berube, Dieujuste
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/24/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon | 09:00AM-12:00PM | SOMC M222 | Eileen McGee | Open | 3 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 225L - Nursing Process and Skills Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 12:00PM-04:00PM | SCB S337A | TBA | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 02 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 04:30PM-08:30PM | SCB S411 | TBA | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 04 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 12:00PM-04:00PM | SCB S411 | TBA | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 05 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 04:30PM-08:30PM | SCB S337A | TBA | Open | 4 | No | 0.00 |
NURS 238 - Variances in Health Patterns of Adults and Elders II
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: NURS 225, NURS 226, NURS 235, and NURS 292. Applies the concepts of the bio-psycho-social-cultural- developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the adult and geriatric client experiencing variances in functional health patterns. Emphasizes health management and metabolic patterns. Provides opportunities within a systems framework to deliver nursing care with increased depth, complexity, and independence to adult and elderly clients in acute care settings. Bell, Buttaro, Davies, Gazarian, Rico, Steller.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 12:00PM-04:00PM | MCB C101 | Donna Marie Glynn Terry A. Davies | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 8.00 |
NURS 238L - Variances in Health Patterns of Adults and Elders II Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Thu,Fri | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Ms. Mary K. Hegarty | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed,Thu | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | John Cotter | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Marianne Williams | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Mon,Thu | 06:30AM-02:30PM | N/A | Erin Keenan | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed,Thu | 06:30AM-02:30PM | N/A | Lorraine Canty | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-07:00PM | N/A | Stephanie Victoria | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 07 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-07:00PM | N/A | TBA | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 08 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Mon,Sun | 06:30AM-02:30PM | N/A | Lorraine Canty | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 09 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu,Fri | 06:30AM-02:30PM | N/A | TBA | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 247 - Variances in Health Patterns of the Childbearing Family
8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: NURS 225, NURS 226, NURS 235, NURS 292, PSYC 101, and PSYC 237. Applies the concepts of the bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the childbearing family experiencing variances in functional health patterns. Emphasizes health management and sexuality/reproduction. Includes clinical experiences encompassing care of the high-risk and acutely and chronically ill young family in both acute and community settings. Dieujuste, Faller.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon | 12:00PM-03:00PM | LEF L316 | Ms. Colette Dieujuste | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 247L - Variances in Health Patterns of the Childbearing Family Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 03:00PM-11:00PM | N/A | Drew Wright | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 03:00PM-11:00PM | N/A | Julie Grady | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 02:00PM-10:00PM | N/A | Makeda Kamara | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-07:00PM | N/A | Hannah Elizabeth Grant | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Mrs. Mary Mahoney-Smith | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | TBA | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 249 - Variances in Health Patterns of the Childrearing Family
4 sem hrs. Prereq.: NURS 225, NURS 226, NURS 235, NURS 292, PSYC 101, and PSYC 237. Students will apply the concepts of bio-psychosocial- cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluatingnursing interventions for children and families.Using the functional health patterns as a framework, this course focuses on application of the nursing process with emphasis on nursing diagnosis diagnosis and outcomes. Addresses the integration of family and community as key concepts in health management. Clinical experiences will include care of the acutely and chronically ill child employing a family-centered approach. Berube, Faller.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon | 04:00PM-07:00PM | SOMC M301 | Linda J. Del Vecchio-Gilbert | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 249L - Variances in Health Patterns of the Childrearing Family Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 01:00PM-09:00PM | N/A | Emily Jean Caruso | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Sat | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Ms. Judith Cullinane | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 03:00PM-11:00PM | N/A | Samantha L Stanley | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-05:00PM | N/A | Erin McGarry | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-07:00PM | N/A | Leah B. Abecassis | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Fri | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | TBA | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 292 - Health Assessment
4 sem. hrs. Must be taken prior to or concurrently with NURS 226. Assessment is an integral skill in nursing care. In this course, students learn the components of a comprehensive health history and interviewing techniques. The approach to physical examination of all body systems will be presented in class. The motor skills necessary to perform a complete physical examination will be demonstrated and practiced in the laboratory. At the end of the semester, students will demonstrate a complete physical examination on laboratory partners. Berube, Loftus.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 09:00AM-12:00PM | SOMC M301 | Jocelyn A. Loftus | Open | 11 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 292L - Health Assessment Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/27/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:00PM-04:00PM | SCB S337B | TBA | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 02 | 06/27/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:00PM-04:00PM | SCB S337A | TBA | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 03 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Fri | 08:00AM-11:00AM | SCB S337A | TBA | Open | 3 | No | 0.00 |
| 04 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Fri | 08:00AM-11:00AM | SCB S337B | TBA | Open | 6 | No | 0.00 |
| 05 | 06/28/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 04:00PM-07:00PM | SCB S337A | TBA | Open | 5 | No | 0.00 |
NURS 348 - Variances in Health Patterns of Clients With Psychiatric and Mental Illness
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: NURS 225, NURS 226, NURS 235, NURS 292, PSYC 101, and PSYC 237. Uses the concepts of the bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the client experiencing variances in functional health patterns related to psychiatric mental illness. Applies knowledge of functional health patterns that form the basis for the delivery of nursing care to those across the life span. Offers clinical experiences in in-patient and community psychiatric/mental health settings. Christoffersen, Lynch.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 08:30AM-11:30AM | MCB C101 | Marla F. Lynch | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 348L - Variances in Health Patterns of Clients With Psychiatric and Mental Illness Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Janet Rickels | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Fri | 07:00AM-01:00PM | N/A | Barbara Lagerbom | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Thu | 04:30PM-10:30PM | N/A | Sara A. Fisher | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Fri | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Ms. Joanne E. Devine | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Fri | 03:30PM-09:30PM | N/A | Ann Findeisen | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Thu | 04:00PM-10:00PM | N/A | Veronica Hannon | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 07 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Thu | 03:00PM-09:00PM | N/A | Karen Sherman | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 08 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed | 01:00PM-07:00PM | N/A | Marion Longo | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 09 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | ,Wed | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Marc G. Gurvitch | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 350 - Independent Study
1 - 4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Consent of the department. Offers an individualized opportunity to study an issue or topic relevant to the theory and/or practice of nursing. Utilizes library research, clinical research, or analysis of advanced clinical practice. Beal.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Anne-Marie Barron | Open | 19 | No | 2.00 |
NURS 387 - Nursing Care of Indiv,fam,comm
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: NURS 225, NURS 226, NURS 292, NURS 235, NURS 249, pre- or co-requisites,and with NURS 238, NURS 348, NURS 247. Provides an overview of theoretical concepts related to community-based health care and family health. Applies concepts of health, health assessment, and therapeutic communication and interviewing within the context of the family and community. Focuses on assisting the student in the development of nursing skills necessary to promote health of families and communities. Gives attention to awareness of diversity, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge to enable the students to provide culturally competent nursing care. McGee, Teeley.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon | 08:30AM-11:30AM | LEF L316 | Karen Teeley | Open | 19 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 387L - Community Clinical
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Fri | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Sheila Miller | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 02:00PM-08:00PM | N/A | Ms. Nicole A. Rice | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 01:00PM-07:00PM | N/A | Mrs. Gargi Cooper | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Fri | 08:30AM-02:30PM | N/A | Joan Fall | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-01:00PM | N/A | Ms. Mary K. Falkenstrom | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-01:00PM | N/A | Pooja W. Bhalla | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 07 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-01:00PM | N/A | Claire Murphy | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 421 - Microbiology
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/05/2013 - 06/28/2013 | ,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri | 01:30PM-05:30PM | PCB P410 | Ms. Sarah K. Volkman | Open | 20 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 425 - Nursing Process and Skills
This course introduces the student to the art and science of nursing. The nursing process provides the organizing framework for professional practice. Fundamental nursing concepts, skills, and techniques introduced in this course provide students with the foundations of nursing. Simulated clinical experience in the Learning Resource Center enables students to gain mastery of content. (4 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/27/2013 - 08/01/2013 | ,Thu | 01:00PM-04:00PM | SOMC M301 | Marianne Williams | Open | 5 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 425L - Nursing Process and Skills Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 06/24/2013 - 07/31/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 07:30AM-11:30AM | SCB S411 | Marianne Williams | Wcls | 0 | No | 0.00 |
| 02 | 06/25/2013 - 08/01/2013 | ,Tue,Thu | 07:30AM-11:30AM | SCB S411 | Marianne Williams | Open | 1 | No | 0.00 |
| 03 | 06/25/2013 - 08/01/2013 | ,Tue,Thu | 07:30AM-11:30AM | SCB S337A | Marianne Williams | Open | 1 | No | 0.00 |
| 04 | 06/24/2013 - 08/01/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 07:30AM-11:30AM | SCB S337A | Marianne Williams | Open | 8 | No | 0.00 |
NURS 431 - Anatomy and Physiology
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/20/2013 - 06/21/2013 | ,Mon,Wed,Fri | 09:30AM-12:30PM | MCB W206 | Ms. Sarah K. Volkman | Open | 17 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 439 - Biochemistry
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/20/2013 - 06/04/2013 | ,Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri | 01:30PM-05:30PM | LEF L008 | Ms. Sarah K. Volkman | Open | 13 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 447 - Vari Hlth Patt Chldbering Fam
In this course, which builds on Variances of Health Patterns of Adults and Elders I, students apply the concepts of the bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the child-bearing and child-rearing family experiencing variances in functional health patterns. There is a special emphasis on health management and sexuality/reproduction. Clinical experiences encompass care of the high risk and chronically ill young family in both acute and community settings. (4 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon | 09:00AM-12:00PM | SOMC M301 | Ms. Paula Moreau | Open | 41 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 447L - Childbearing Lab
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Helen A. Bellenoit | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Ms. Alexandra C. Vilmenay | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-07:00PM | N/A | Cynthia Gilbert | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Ms. Deborah C. Brooks | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 11:00AM-11:00PM | N/A | Erin Hegarty | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Cynthia Gilbert | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 07 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Helen A. Bellenoit | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 449 - Vari Hlth Patt Chldbering Fam
In this course, which builds on Variances in Health Patterns of Childbearing Families, students apply the concepts of the bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the child-bearing and child-rearing family experiencing variances in functional health patterns. There is a special emphasis on health management and sexuality/reproduction. Clinical experiences encompass care of the high-risk and chronically-ill young family in both acute and community settings. (4 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Mon | 01:00PM-04:00PM | SOMC M301 | Linda J. Del Vecchio-Gilbert | Open | 40 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 449L - Variances in Health Patterns of Child And Family
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 07:00AM-05:00PM | N/A | Donna M. Hills | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Judith Jaynes | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Lisa Martin | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 04 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Nanci Peters | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Nanci Peters | Open | 1 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 07:00AM-03:00PM | N/A | Jillian Costa | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 07 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Sat | 07:00AM-03:30PM | N/A | Lora Pixley | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 450 - Independent Study
An individualized opportunity to study an issue or topic relevant to the theory and/or practice of nursing is provided. Analytic approaches are developed to enhance critical thinking. The processes of library research, clinical research, or analysis of advanced clinical practice are utilized. (1-8 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Judy A. Beal | Open | 20 | Yes | 1.00 |
NURS 487 - Nurs Care Indiv,Family,Commun
This course provides an overview of theoretical concepts related to community-based health care and family health. Concepts of health, health assessment, and therapeutic communication and interviewing are applied within the context of the family and community. The focus of this course is on assisting the student in the development of nursing skills necessary to promote health of families and communities. Attention is given to awareness of diversity, cultural sensitivity and knowledge to enable the students to provide culturally competent nursing care. Listed as NURS 437 for Direct Entry students. (4 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Karen Teeley | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 4.00 |
| OL2 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Karen Teeley | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 4.00 |
NURS 487L - Community Clinical
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Patricia Rissmiller | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 02 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Tue | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Jennifer Rogers Howard | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 03 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Ms. Patricia A. White | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 05 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Fri | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Ms. Adele W. Pike | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 06 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Ms. Adele W. Pike | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
| 07 | 05/18/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Wed | 08:00AM-02:00PM | N/A | Ms. Adele W. Pike | Wcls | 0 | Yes | 0.00 |
NURS 501 - FNP II Prim. Care Nursing of the Childbearing Family
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 09:00AM-01:00PM | SCB S183 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 16 | No | 4.00 |
NURS 501A - FNP II Clin Decis. Making
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | SCB S302 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 1 | No | 1.00 |
| 02 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | SCB S301 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 2 | No | 1.00 |
| 03 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | PCB P208 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 2 | No | 1.00 |
| 04 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | PCB P308 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 2 | No | 1.00 |
| 05 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | MCB C302 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 4 | No | 1.00 |
| 06 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | MCB C308 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 2 | No | 1.00 |
| 07 | 05/13/2013 - 08/02/2013 | ,Thu | 01:30PM-03:00PM | MCB C318 | Ms. Rebecca Koeniger-Donohue Ms. Sarah R. Desmond | Open | 3 | No | 1.00 |
NURS 504 - Family Theory
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/16/2013 - 06/20/2013 | ,Thu | 05:00PM-08:00PM | MCB C101 | Ms. Patricia A. White | Open | 13 | No | 3.00 |
NURS 507 - Scholarly Inquiry I
This course provides the philosophical and historical basis for the development of nursing science and the relationship of nursing theory, science, practice, and research from a qualitative perspective. Students analyze theories, concepts, and research methodologies within the perceived worldview. (2 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 05/13/2013 - 07/31/2013 | ,Wed | 04:30PM-07:30PM | N/A | Eileen McGee | Open | 4 | No | 3.00 |
NURS 508 - Scholarly Inquiry II
This course explores the development of nursing science and the relationship of nursing theory, science, practice, and research from the quantitative perspective. Students analyze theories, concepts, and research methodologies within the perceived worldview. (2 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/16/2013 - 08/01/2013 | ,Thu | 03:00PM-05:00PM | SCB S183 | Patricia Rissmiller Ms. Patricia A. White | Open | 17 | No | 2.00 |
NURS 514 - Leadership & Management Practi
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 05/13/2013 - 07/29/2013 | ,Mon | 03:00PM-04:30PM | MCB W203 | Jayne Rogers | Open | 3 | No | 3.00 |
NURS 515 - Advanced Leadership
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 05/13/2013 - 07/29/2013 | ,Mon | 04:30PM-07:30PM | N/A | Eileen McGee | Open | 4 | No | 3.00 |
NURS 651 - Independent Study
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 05/13/2013 - 08/15/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Ms. Patricia A. White | Open | 8 | Yes | 3.00 |
NURS 655 - Biostatistics
This course covers a wide range of statistical methods used in health care research. It begins with a review of descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and bivariate analyses including chi-square and correlation. It then introduces students to multivariate methods such as repeated measures ANOVA, linear regression, and binary logistic regression. The course is taught using an applied approach. Students are asked to relate the material to their own practice and use SPSS statistical software for assignments. The primary goal of the course is to prepare students to conduct statistical analyses for their Capstone project and other future research.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 05/13/2013 - 08/15/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Shelley R. Strowman | Open | 12 | No | 3.00 |
NURS 690 - Dnp Capstone Completion
This non-credit course is for DNP students who have completed Capstone Seminar courses (NUR 750A-D), but require ongoing faculty advisment in order to complete their Capstone Project.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 05/13/2013 - 08/30/2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Ms. Patricia A. White | Open | 10 | No | 1.00 |
Nutrition
NUTR 111 - Fundamentals of Nutrition Science
4 sem. hrs. Studies these basic concepts: functions of nutrients in the human organism, nutrient needs at varying stages of the life cycle, and nutrition status. Examines the health effects of nutrient inadequacies and excesses. Discusses the scientific basis of recommended nutrient intake and dietary guidelines for the U.S. population. Includes lecture and laboratory. Laboratory experimentation demonstrates or tests the nutrition principles presented in the lectures. Metallinos-Katsaras, Brown.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 06/19/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 05:30PM-08:30PM | LEF L005 | Samantha R. Logan | Open | 13 | No | 4.00 |
NUTR 112 - Introduction to Nutrition Science
4 sem. hrs. Studies the functions of nutrients and their requirement in the body, their effects on health, and nutrient needs during different stages of the life cycle. Discusses the effects of nutrient deficiencies and excesses as well as the dietary reference intakes and guidelines for the U.S. population. Metallinos-Katsaras, Brown.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 06/19/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 05:30PM-08:30PM | LEF L005 | Samantha R. Logan | Open | 26 | No | 4.00 |
NUTR 237 - Practice Commun Nutrition
4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: NUTR 111 or 112 and consent of the instructor. Studies community nutrition, the practice of applied nutrition, and nutrition education in community health care and other settings. Emphasizes the principles of education that are basic to effective learning by the clients. Examines federal programs aimed at nutrition related health problems. Includes assignments to community fieldwork placements (outside of regular class time). Requires a Criminal Record Check (CORI), a Department of Social Services check, proof of MMR vaccination, and a negative TB test within six months. Metallinos-Katsaras, Brown.
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 06/20/2013 | ,Tue,Thu | 05:30PM-08:30PM | SCB S222 | Lisa Brown | Open | 11 | No | 4.00 |
NUTR 453 - Advanced Topics in Preventitive Nutr.
This course surveys nutritional recommendations throughout the life cycle that pertain to disease prevention and health promotion. Special emphasis is given to the latest research findings in risk factors for chronic diseases. Students are encouraged to interpret research findings and develop strategies to promote healthy lifestyles. Prerequisite: graduate nutrition standing or consent of instructor is required. (3 credits)
| Section | Section Dates | Days | Times | Room | Instructor | Section Status | Avail Seats | Requires Consent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 05/13/2013 - 06/19/2013 | ,Mon,Wed | 05:30PM-08:30PM | SCB S222 | Teresa T. Fung | Open | 19 | No | 3.00 |
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