2008-2009 Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • MKTG 940 - Independent Study in Marketing Undergraduate

    1 to 3 Credits

    With the consent of the instructor who directs the study and the dean.Prerequisites: Junior standing.
  
  • MKTG 950 - Independent Study in Marketing Graduate

    1 to 3 Credits

    Independent study in Marketing at the graduate level given with the consent of the instructor who directs the study and the dean.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and dean.
  
  • MUS 100 - Introduction to Music

    3 Credits

    A music appreciation course. The content is oriented toward classical music which is taught in an historical chronology. Excursions into non-western music and American jazz will supplement the course content. Attending concerts is required.Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement.
  
  • MUS 101 - Music Theory I

    3 Credits

    Covers the basic building blocks of music, including overtones, rhythm and meter, scales, chords, harmonic progression and beginning four-voice part writing. The development of written and aural skills is the highest priority.Required for the music minor.
  
  • MUS 103 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I

    1 Credits

    First semester course in a two semester sequence. Students will develop the skills of sight reading, melodic and harmonic dictation, and rhythm reading, interpretation, and execution.
  
  • MUS 131 - University Choir

    2 Credits

    Study and performance of choral music.Open to all qualified students. May be repeated three times for a total of 6 hours of credit.
  
  • MUS 150 - Applied Music-Private Instruction

    1 Credits

    This instruction is open to all students regardless of musical background. All students are required to perform or attend two recitals. Fourteen 45-minute lessons per semester are offered with the meeting time and place to be arranged with the instructor. Lessons will cover technique, interpretation and musical style.
  
  • MUS 201 - Advanced Music Theory

    3 Credits

    Continuation of Music Theory I. Topics of study are advanced four-part writing, change of key, preparation and resolution of dissonance, chromatic harmonies and working with free rhythmic textures.Advanced Music Theory is required for the minor in music.Prerequisites: MUS 101 or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 203 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II

    1 Credits

    Focuses on advanced sight singing and ear training skills. Continues perfecting solfege using musical examples from the texts that feature modulations, key changes, and enharmonic situations. Students will learn to read compound meter as well as transcribe melodic and harmonic musical examples.Prerequisites: MUS 103.
  
  • MUS 205 - Jazz History

    3 Credits

    Examines the history of Jazz music and culture. Starting with the mid-1800s, this class explores the influences and developments of this American art form throughout the twentieth century. Learn about the main contributors, developing musical styles, and how Jazz engaged with social and political issues throughout the course of history.Approved for LAS Cultural Diversity requirement.
    Meets with EST 205.
  
  • MUS 210 - Rock and Roll Music

    3 Credits

    This introductory level history and music appreciation course will survey the major musical, social and economic trends in Rock and Roll music from its roots in the popular music of the late 1800’s to the present. Students will sharpen their musical analysis skills through listening and active participation.
  
  • MUS 215 - The Computer in Music

    3 Credits

    Students will explore the history of computer music, including its development, methods, techniques, and applications. Students will then learn a variety of present day widely used software and complete a project of computer music creation which will result in a demonstration/performance.
  
  • MUS 225 - Jazz and Improvisation Ensemble

    1 Credits

    A rehearsal and performance based ensemble class whose main objective will be to develop a new repertoire every semester representing different styles and periods from the jazz idiom.Prerequisites: Audition.
  
  • MUS 230 - Electro Acoustic Ensemble

    2 Credits

    Utilizes any combination of electronic instruments and computer music with any traditional acoustic instrumentation. The process of musical creation is generated through the study of improvised. music, composition, and multimedia forms. Is inclusive to all traditional genres and can accommodate musicians from all styles and individuals with solid musical background.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 231 - VAPA Vocal Ensemble

    1 Credits

    Ensemble will study, rehearse and perform from a wide range of vocal music traditions including folk and ethnic, western classical, gospel, jazz and 20th century experimental avantgarde. It will encompass music that is from composed, oral and improvised music traditions.Prerequisites: Audition.
  
  • MUS 235 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble

    2 Credits

    Practical and performing experience in vocal jazz. Includes music from the 1920’s through the present. Requires participation in various performances on campus and in the community throughout the semester.Prerequisites: Audition.
  
  • MUS 240 - Chamber Music Ensemble

    1 Credits

    The Ensemble will rehearse and perform literature from western classical chamber music. The repertoire will range from the baroque, classical and 20th century contemporary music periods. All instruments from strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion are welcome.
  
  • MUS 285 - Western Music History I

    3 Credits

    A survey of European art music, including its formal and stylistic developments from the Medieval through the Classical periods, from Gregorian chant, to J.S. Bach, Haydn, and into early Beethoven.
  
  • MUS 301 - Music Theory III: Form and Analysis

    3 Credits

    A Continuation and complement of MUS 101 and 201. Modes, keys, rhythms, meters, harmonies and non-armonic tones will be analyzed within the context of forms in music. Content will be. presented in and historical context from the medieval period to modernism, including contemporary music, jazz, and song forms throughout the 20th century.Prerequisites: MUS 101 AND MUS 201.
  
  • MUS 315 - Introduction to Non-Western Music

    3 Credits

    An introduction, from the listener’s point of view, to the music of various non-western cultures, including those of Africa, Asia and the Americans. Examination, through recordings, readings, and films, of musical styles and esthetics and the relationships between music and culture.Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement.
  
  • MUS 320 - Advanced Computer Music Composition

    3 Credits

    A continuation of MUS 215—the Computer in Music. Covers more specialized software and computer music applications.Prerequisites: MUS 215.
  
  • MUS 375 - 20th Century Music

    3 Credits

    A survey of significant works of music literature in this century.Prerequisites: MUS 101/102 or 185 or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 385 - Symphonic Literature

    3 Credits

    Great orchestral works from Bach to Rautavaara will be studied. Includes symphonies, concertos, symphonic poems and oratorios, with an emphasis on music from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.Attendance at concerts and/or rehearsals is required.
  
  • MUS 403 - Internship in Music

    1 to 3 Credits

    Designed musical experience involving specific application of relevant concepts and skills in supervised professional situations.Pass/Fail only.Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director.
  
  • MUS 493 - Advanced Special Topics

    1 to 3 Credits

    Special topics usually taught on a one time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest or rapidly changing topics.Can be taken twice for credit but not more than 6 hours may apply toward graduation.Prerequisites: MUS 101 or COI.
  
  • MUS 495 - Special Topics

    1 to 3 Credits

    Special topics are usually taught on a one-time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest or rapidly changing topics.
  
  • MUS 940 - Independent Study in Music

    1 to 4 Credits

    Undergraduate independent study in music with a full time professor by arrangement.
  
  • NURS 116 - Therapeutic Communications

    1 Credits

    Emphasizes communication skills as a foundation for human caring and therapeutic relationships. Personal effectiveness is enhanced by participating in and critiquing video role plays.Corequisites: NURS 208.
  
  • NURS 123 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

    3 Credits

    Introduction to the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of nursing practice. Concepts foundational to the college’s conceptual. framework are explored. Legal aspects of nursing practice, issues and trends within nursing are presented.Prerequisites: Nursing majors only
  
  • NURS 208 - Health Promotion

    2 Credits

    Provides the theoretical underpinnings for health promotion and disease prevention as a foundation for nursing practice. Delineates interventions and maintenance strategies for encouraging healthy lifestyles, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action and building healthy public policy.Corequisites: NURS 116.
  
  • NURS 210 - Basic Health Assessment

    3 Credits

    Focuses on the empirics and esthetics of health assessment. Develops knowledge and skills integral to the acquisition of health assessment in clinical practice lab.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: BIOL 201, BIOL 202, and BIOL 205 or consent of lead of faculty
  
  • NURS 220 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

    6 Credits

    Presents the empirical fundamental knowledge of basic nursing care. Clinical practice labs and seminars provide the student the opportunity to develop psychomotor skills and recognize the impact of personal, esthetic and ethical knowing on caring in beginning nursing practice.Prerequisites: NURS 123, NURS 208, NURS 210, HSCI 101 and HSCI 205
  
  • NURS 299 - Basic Clinical Practicum

    1 to 3 Credits

    Offers a clinical laboratory experience in settings that increase proficiency in technical skills communication, health assessment and the nursing process.Prerequisites: NURS 210 and NURS 220
    Meets with NURS 399.
  
  • NURS 304 - Patterns of Knowing (RN)

    3 Credits

    An overview of concepts of professional nursing practice for the registered nurse student. Includes history and trends of professional nursing, universal theories and various theorists, professional roles, Beth-El College philosophy and conceptual framework, nursing process and socialization into nursing.Prerequisites: RN status
  
  • NURS 305 - Health Assessment (RN)

    3 Credits

    Focuses on the empirics and esthetics of health assessment. Enhances further development of health assessment skills in laboratory.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: RN Status, BIOL 201 and BIOL 202, or consent of lead faculty
  
  • NURS 310 - Mental Health Nursing

    6 Credits

    Focuses on the practice of mental health nursing. Students develop critical thinking skills to create the environment for exploring the human health experience.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: All second year courses
  
  • NURS 320 - Nursing Care of Adults I

    5 Credits

    Emphasizes the art and science of nursing care for the adult. Explores medical-surgical nursing concepts using a scientific problem-solving approach. Clinical laboratory experiences are in the acute care setting.Prerequisites: All second year courses; prior or concurrent enrollment in HSCI 301
  
  • NURS 321 - Nursing Care of Adults II

    5 Credits

    Emphasizes the art and science of nursing care of the adult. Continues to explore medical-surgical concepts from Adult Health I. Clinical laboratory experiences are in the acute care settings.Prerequisites: All second year courses, NURS 320
  
  • NURS 357 - Therapeutic Touch and Health

    3 Credits

    Provides an opportunity to explore and experience energy based healing methods. Other selected healing modalities will include stress reduction techniques, meditation, centering, creative visualization, use of color and other energy techniques.
  
  • NURS 358 - Palliative and End of Life Care

    3 Credits

    Focus is on nursing care for the chronically and terminally ill. Principles of palliative and end of life care using an interdisciplinary and holistic approach is applied across all practice settings.Prerequisites: HSCI 301 or current RN license
  
  • NURS 370 - Partners in Practice I

    1 to 3 Credits

    Provides nursing students the opportunity to refine nursing skills in actual practice situations. Provided through a collaborative agreement with acute care delivery settings and therefore credit to contact hours may vary dependent on the educational/work relationship established.Prerequisites: NURS 210 and NURS 220, and permission of instructor
  
  • NURS 385 - Nursing Externship

    2 to 3 Credits

    Externs, under the preceptorship of a registered nurse, provide direct patient care in selected clinical areas. Enhances competency and critical decision making in the reality of the practice setting.Prerequisites: All third year courses
  
  • NURS 399 - Clinical Practicum

    1 to 3 Credits

    Offers a clinical laboratory experience in settings that increase proficiency in technical skills, communication, health assessment and the nursing process.Prerequisites: NURS 220 and NURS 320 or consent of lead faculty
    Meets with NURS 299.
  
  • NURS 401 - Nursing Research

    3 Credits

    Develops a fundamental understanding of the research process. Enables students to critically analyze the merit of published nursing research.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: Nursing majors only; all second year courses must be completed. PSY 210 or HSCI 206 may be taken concurrently
  
  • NURS 410 - Nursing Care of Children

    6 Credits

    Explores the holistic care of children from infancy to adolescence, and their families in ambulatory, outpatient and acute care settings.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: All third year courses
  
  • NURS 420 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family

    6 Credits

    Provides an opportunity to explore family dynamics and the health care experience during the childbearing process. Expands critical thinking skills specific to the childbearing arena.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: All third year courses
  
  • NURS 425 - Professional Nursing Practice

    3 to 4 Credits

    Focuses on selected nursing practice topics that build upon the student’s personal knowledge. Opportunities are provided to enhance principles of teaching, utilize critical thinking and further explore nursing roles.Prerequisites: R.N. status NURS 304, NURS 305 and HSCI 301 or HSCI 306; or consent of lead faculty
  
  • NURS 429 - Advanced Nursing

    6 Credits

    Synthesizes nursing content necessary for therapeutic interventions for the care of complex adult patients in the acute and critical care settings. Emphasis on prioritization of care and management of groups of complex patients. (Theory and clinical laboratory) All third year courses.
  
  • NURS 430 - Leadership and Management

    3 Credits

    Introduces and develops leadership and management theories, discusses professional issues and trends, enhances organizational and personnel issues.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: All second year courses
  
  • NURS 435 - Nursing Management (RN)

    3 to 4 Credits

    Develops management theories and professional issues and trends. Emphasizes organizational and financial principles. Clinical preceptors provide the student with opportunities to explore application of management skills.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: RN status
  
  • NURS 440 - Community Health Nursing

    6 Credits

    Focuses on health promotion and prevention in the delivery of nursing care to aggregates. Studies high risk individuals, families and groups. Develops community health nursing competencies.(Theory and clinical laboratory)Prerequisites: All third year courses
    Meets with NURS 445.
  
  • NURS 445 - Community Health Nursing (RN)

    6 Credits

    Focuses on health promotion and prevention in the delivery of nursing care to aggregates. Studies high risk individuals, families and groups. Develops community health nursing competencies.Prerequisites: RN Status, NURS 305 or consent of lead faculty
    Meets with NURS 440.
  
  • NURS 448 - Clinical Capstone—RN

    1 to 2 Credits

    Provides opportunity to integrate and synthesize theory and clinical from all prior courses in a student selected setting.Prerequisites: Must be a registered nurse and have completed all required nursing courses
  
  • NURS 449 - Clinical Capstone

    3 Credits

    Provides an opportunity to integrate and synthesize theory and clinical from all prior courses in a student selected setting. Seminar allows student to explore professional issues encountered in clinical.
  
  • NURS 453 - Creativity and Critical Thinking

    3 Credits

    Creativity will be explored experientially and conceptually through innovative processes of art and literature, whole brain learning, imagery. Critical thinking will be theoretically analyzed as well as practiced.
  
  • NURS 454 - Images of British Nursing: Past and Present

    3 Credits

    A study of the life, work and times of Florence Nightingale and exploration of the current status of nursing in England. Both historical and contemporary perspectives on nursing will be explored. The setting for the course is in London, England.Credit to contact hours may vary dependent on the educational/work relationship established.Prerequisites: Consent of lead faculty
  
  • NURS 455 - Partners in Nursing Practice II

    1 to 3 Credits

    Provides nursing students the opportunity to enhance nursing skills in actual practice situations. Assigned expert clinicians will facilitate learning in an identified clinical setting. Provided through a collaborative agreement with acute care delivery settings.Prerequisites: NURS 210, NURS 220 and NURS 320
  
  • NURS 456 - Lactation Counselor

    3 Credits

    Prepares nurses to be Lactation counselors in a clinical setting. A Lactation Counselor Certificate is granted at the completion of the study.
  
  • NURS 457 - Emergency Nursing

    3 Credits

    Incorporates theoretical and didactic learning in the specialty area of emergency care including assessment, diagnosis, triage, and treatment of both emergent and non-emergent conditions. Opportunities are provided for application of skills in the lab setting.Prerequisites: NURS 210, HSCI 205 and NURS 220
  
  • NURS 458 - Basic EKG Interpretation

    1 to 3 Credits

    Provides students with the skills necessary for basic electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation. All basic dysrhythmias will be covered. The clinical portion of this course will allow students to observe EKG monitoring in local facilities.Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and BIOL 202
  
  • NURS 459 - Advanced Practicum: Clinical

    3 Credits

    Elective course in selected clinical placements. Promotes synthesis of nursing skills and advanced clinical concepts. Clinical experience develops increased depth of practice in specific clinical settings.Open to juniors and seniors only.Prerequisites: All first and second year courses, NURS 429, or by permission of the instructor
  
  • NURS 460 - Critical Care Nursing

    3 Credits

    Provides students with critical care concepts and theory to better prepare the student to work with acutely ill clients. Nursing care of the critically ill client will be addressed by systems. Basic dysrhythmias will also be reviewed.Prerequisites: All 200 level nursing courses, NURS 320 and NURS 321
  
  • NURS 462 - Dynamics of Unity

    3 Credits

    Explores the scientific and cultural underpinnings of holistic thought. The evolution of Western Science, the essential unity of diverse spiritual traditions, and the development of society from industrialism and isolation to the age of information and global economy.Prerequisites: RN status
    Meets with NURS 642 and HSCI 422.
  
  • NURS 463 - Psychophysiology of Holistic Health

    3 Credits

    Provides an advanced foundation in the physiological phenomena associated with holistic health. Explores mind/body concepts such as stress and disease, alternative medicine outcomes, spontaneous healing, psychoneuroimmunology and the placebo effect.Prerequisites: Junior/seniors only with RN status. All others only with permission of instructor
    Meets with NURS 643 and HSCI 423.
  
  • NURS 464 - Shamanism: Healer and Visionary

    3 Credits

    Applies the philosophy and practice of shamanism; specifically imagery, memory, reflection, dreams and the creative healing process in nursing practice. The focus is on the nurse’s role and practical application of theories and techniques of shamanism in various clinical situations. Intuitive and analytical thinking are emphasized.
    Meets with NURS 646.
  
  • NURS 465 - The Art of Holistic Nursing

    3 Credits

    Explores theories of esthetics and art for application in healing. Theories of the psychology of the spirit are considered within the caring context of nursing. The processes of imagination are investigated.Prerequisites: RN status
    Meets with NURS 645 and HSCI 425.
  
  • NURS 467 - Holistic-Praxis: Therapies of the Imagination

    3 Credits

    Applies imagery, memory and reflection, dreams and the creative processes to holistic nursing practice. The focus is on the nurse’s role and the practical application of theories and techniques of these therapies in various clinical situations.
    Meets with NURS 647 and HSCI 426.
  
  • NURS 468 - Praxis: Therapies of Human Energy Fields

    3 Credits

    Theories and practices of healing modalities which emphasize touch, energy systems, and movement that nourish and strengthen the body/mind/spirit are interpreted artistically and scientifically. Learners explore the use of these modalities in experiential situations. The theoretical, personal, aesthetic, empirical, ethical, and sociopolitical implications of energy modalities are explored.
    Meets with NURS 648 and HSCI 427.
  
  • NURS 469 - Holistic-World Views of Health and Healing

    2 Credits

    Explores various cultural traditions in health and healing. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Auyerveda, Shamanism, Curanderismo, Native American healing, and selected complementary and alternative therapies are examined.Students may repeat this course as long as the topic changes each time it is repeated.Prerequisites: RN status
  
  • NURS 489 - Special Topics in Nursing

    1 to 3 Credits

    Elective course which provides an in-depth study of a specific topic in nursing.Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required
  
  • NURS 540 - Nurse as Healer

    3 Credits

    An integrated synthesis course applying holistic nursing principles to self-care and care of others. Course includes preparation for certification exam in holistic nursing.
  
  • NURS 601 - Models of Clinical Supervision

    3 Credits

    Identifies major models of clinical supervision, examines models which have been empirically validated. Explores how these models can be applied in variety of settings. Issues and factors related to clinical supervision will be delineated.
  
  • NURS 610 - Philosophical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice

    3 Credits

    Explores theoretical and philosophic foundations of human caring and nursing’s epidemiology and ontology. Contents include methods for analysis and evaluation of nursing knowledge, ethical, and moral foundations, and frameworks for caring/healing practice.Prerequisites: Graduate admission or permission of instructor
  
  • NURS 611 - Advanced Nursing Practice and Health Care Policy

    3 Credits

    Focuses on the knowledge and skills to effect change in health care policy and delivery. Advanced nursing practice is explored in the health care system in relation to financing, delivery and reimbursement models, regulatory issues, and the legal/ethical parameters.
  
  • NURS 612 - Nursing Research

    4 Credits

    Explores methods of disciplined inquiry to investigate nursing phenomena and establishes a basis for research in advanced practice nursing. Applies data analysis techniques and synthesis of the research process and critique of published research.Prerequisites: NURS 610
  
  • NURS 614 - Dynamics of Holistic Practice

    2 Credits

    Enhances personal and esthetic ways of knowing through the exploration of creativity and critical thinking. Examines conceptual and experiential creativity and encourages the expression of self as an esthetic being. Incorporates theories from decision making and logic.Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program or instructor permission
  
  • NURS 615 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Seminar

    3 Credits

    Historical, theoretical, and conceptual basis of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role will be explored. Collaborative and problem solving skills within advanced nursing practice are presented as well as acquisition of knowledge through patterns of knowing.Prerequisites: NURS 610
  
  • NURS 619 - Educational Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing

    3 Credits

    Theories of measurement and evaluation are analyzed as they relate to various aspects of instruction in nursing. Students study and use a variety of measurement and evaluation techniques. Opportunities are provided for students to analyze ethical, legal, and social issues involving measurement and evaluation, as well as uses and limitations of evaluation instruments in a variety of instructional situations. Methods of curriculum and program evaluation will also be addressed.Prerequisites: BSN or graduate department permission
  
  • NURS 620 - Curriculum Development in Nursing

    3 Credits

    Introduces the process of curriculum development and the procedures of structuring and evaluating curriculum experiences and outcomes.
  
  • NURS 621 - Transformational Teaching Strategies

    3 Credits

    Promotes understanding of the political, philosophical and personal tenets of a caring curriculum. Explores advanced concepts of teaching and learning and examines learning theory. Studies the art and science of effective teaching strategies. Includes techniques of media production.
  
  • NURS 622 - Collaborative Health Care Management with the Elderly

    3 Credits

    Provides students with empirical knowledge needed to manage care of elderly individuals. Sets foundation for an advanced practice role in providing primary care to older adults and their families within a framework of collaborative practice.Prerequisites: NURS 612 (Recommended)
  
  • NURS 623 - Physiological Problems of Aging

    3 Credits

    Explores the various aspects of aging from a physiological perspective. Health promotion of mature and aging families will be addressed. Management of minor acute health problems will be systematically covered. Cultural and ethnic differences are elucidated.
  
  • NURS 624 - Managed Care Environment

    3 Credits

    Explores the managed care environment and its evaluation. Explores philosophy of managed care and case management methods, the shift from illness care to illness prevention and community based practice. Focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, ethics and accountability.
  
  • NURS 625 - International and Cross-Cultural Health Care

    3 Credits

    Study of selected international health care and nursing issues. Theoretical and conceptual aspects of cross-cultural health care are included. Travel to England with this class and complete graduate requirements with emphasis on social and health care policy in England.
  
  • NURS 626 - Topics in Nursing

    1 to 3 Credits

    Designed to focus on the explorations of selected topics in advanced nursing practice.
  
  • NURS 627 - Family Theory and Intervention

    3 Credits

    Explores family theories and their application to advanced nursing. Utilizes a variety of assessment tools to evaluate and plan care for selected families. Applies statistics, demographics of changing families structures, and examples of cultural diversity to the care of families.
  
  • NURS 628 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics

    4 Credits

    Introduces the pharmaceutical management of a range of illnesses which are common in the primary care setting. Emphasizes both acute episodic and chronic illnesses across the age span. Applies pharmacotherapeutic approach in the management of patients in a primary care setting.
  
  • NURS 629 - Resource Management: Budget and Finance

    3 Credits

    Introduces systems of resource management that may be applied in health care delivery. Emphasis given to strategies of finance and budget, personnel management, management research, and information systems as tools used by nurse managers to impact the health environment.
    Meets with HCAD 649.
  
  • NURS 630 - Sexual Assault: Implications for Nursing Practice

    3 Credits

    Focuses on sexual violence and expands personal knowledge of medicolegal aspects of health care. The alliance of nursing, law enforcement and forensic sciences is explored. Models for preventive strategies and public education are investigated.
    Meets with HSCI 630.
  
  • NURS 631 - Forensic Nursing

    3 Credits

    Introduces clinical forensic nursing with an emphasis on emergency room and community health forensic issues. Explores principles and philosophy of clinical forensic nursing and the role of the forensic nurse in advanced nursing practice in clinical and/or community based settings.
    Meets with HSCI 631.
  
  • NURS 632 - Injury and Death Investigation

    3 Credits

    Explores principles related to investigation of injury and death. Forensic pathology and forensic autopsy procedures are included. Explores topics medicolegal evidence, violence injury and environmental pathology.
    Meets with HSCI 432 and HSCI 632.
  
  • NURS 633 - Crime Scene & Crime Lab

    3 Credits

    Introduces the student to the areas of crime scene preservation, investigation and development and to the scientific tactics, procedures, and techniques employed by forensic experts and sophisticated scientific techniques by forensic nurses.
    Meets with HSCI 433 and HSCI 633.
  
  • NURS 634 - Psychosocial/Legal Aspects of Forensic Science

    3 Credits

    Introduces the psychological, neurocognitive, sociological and legal dimensions of forensic nursing, assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders, and the interface between the psychosocial effects of injury and illness and the judicial system. Explores criminal, civil and family law applications.
    Meets with HSCI 434 and HSCI 634.
  
  • NURS 635 - Internship in Clinical Forensics

    2 Credits

    Arranged to expand clinical application theory content in forensic nursing. Arrangements can be made for experiences with coroners, emergency rooms, crime investigation units, prison or other clinical settings which are congruent with student goals.Prerequisites: NURS 630, NURS 631, NURS 632, NURS 633, and NURS 634
    Meets with HSCI 435, HSCI 440 and HSCI 635.
  
  • NURS 636 - Legal Aspects of Forensics: Civil and Criminal

    3 Credits

    Criminal, civil and family law will be discussed as they relate to forensic issues.
    Meets with HSCI 429 and HSCI 636.
  
  • NURS 637 - Violence and Human Rights Issues

    3 Credits

    Provides the opportunity to explore the impact of violence in relation to the responsibilities of the investigator, assessor, evaluator, and therapist. Includes strategies of care for individual family and community survivors. Principles and philosophies of victimology, traumatology and domestic violence.
    Meets with HSCI 437 and HSCI 637.
  
  • NURS 638 - Evaluation and Management of Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric Sexual Assault Patients

    3 Credits

    Provides advanced preparation for experienced nurses interested in practicing sexual assault nurse examiners or expanding knowledge in forensic health care. Topics include: medical forensic examination, evidence collection and the role of the advanced practitioner in the criminal justice process.Prerequisites: Graduate School Admission
  
  • NURS 639 - School Based Nurse Care

    3 Credits

    Management of the child as a client within the family and school community. Includes pediatric health assessment, health education, family centered care, legal guidelines and related laws. Links the child, the school and geographic community by leadership and management.
  
  • NURS 641 - Complementary Healing Methods

    3 Credits

    Presents an overview of the history, theoretical bases, applications, resources, and trends of complementary healing methods. The evolution of Western scientific thought and Eastern medical theories will be examined as a basis for understanding current health perspectives and treatment modalities.
  
  • NURS 642 - Dynamics of Unity

    3 Credits

    Explores the scientific and cultural underpinnings of holistic thought. The evolution of Western Science, the essential unity of diverse spiritual traditions, and the development of society from industrialism and isolation to the age of information and global economy.
    Meets with NURS 462 and HSCI 422.
 

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