HEALTH
SCIENCES NURSING (HSC)-OPEN TO
MAJORS IN OTHER DISCIPLINES |
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| HSC 324 |
Death
and Dying (W) |
2 cr |
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| Provides
the student an opportunity to analyze theories,
concepts, socioethical issues, and research related
to dying and death. Focus is on assisting students
to explore their feelings regarding death as well
as developing self-awareness of the feelings of
patients and families. Emphasis is on the acceptance
of the process of mourning and death and applicable
nursing interventions. Elective. |
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| HSC 332 |
Diet Therapy |
3 cr |
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| The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of nutrients and diets in the hospital and community settings. Emphasis is on the development of skills associated with dietary management for individuals across a wellness-illness continuum and all age and cultural groups. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Component
or special permission of instructor. Prerequisites: NU 325, NU 327, HSC 342, HSC 343, NU 311. Corequsites: NU 300, NU 301. |
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| HSC 342 |
Administration of Medication |
1 cr |
| The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to accurately calculate medication dosages. Mathematical and metric-apothcary concepts are stressed. |
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| HSC 343 |
Clinical
Pharmacology |
3 cr |
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| The purpose of the course is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire information related to the clinical application of drug therapy and the concepts relating to the mechanisms of drug actions, interactions, and adverse reactions, including the immunologic-idiosyncratic-allergic responses. Emphasis is on the current evidence related to pharmacokinetics, dosage, methods of administration, and adverse effects of major classifications of drugs to inform nursing care. Prerequisites: Admission to
Professional Component or special permission of
instructor. |
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| HSC 450 |
Ethical
Considerations in the Care of the Aging |
3 cr |
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| Interdisciplinary
course on a critical investigation of ethical
issues affecting the elderly and on application
of principles, concepts, theories, and decision
models as a framework for ethical decision-making.
Elective. |
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| HSC 457 |
Gerontological
Concepts |
3 cr |
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| Focuses
on a multidisciplinary approach to meeting the
diverse needs of the aging population. Physiological,
psychological, and sociocultural aspects of aging
are explored. Emphasis is on attitudes toward
the elderly, health programs for older Americans,
health policy, ethical/legal issues, and the needs
of family caregivers. Elective. |
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| HSC 524 |
Death
and Dying |
3 cr |
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| Provides
the student an opportunity to analyze theories,
concepts, socioethical issues, and research related
to dying and death. Focus is on assisting students
to explore their feelings regarding death as well
as developing self-awareness of the feelings of
patients and families. Emphasis is on the acceptance
of the process of mourning and death and applicable
nursing interventions. Content includes the role
of leaders as a facilitator of professional groups
during bereavement experiences. Elective. |
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| HSC 540 |
Epidemiology |
2
cr |
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purpose of this course is to examine the concepts
and methods of epidemiological analysis as applied
in advanced nursing practice and public health
practice. The focus is on applying epidemiological
principles to evaluate the health concerns of
specific populations in the community. The emphasis
is on the application of specific public health
interventions that address the health concerns
within a cultural context. |
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| HSC 541 |
Disaster
Management |
2 cr |
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| The
purpose of this course is to examine the principals
of disaster management and the implications for
interdisciplinary health care. The focus is on the application of techniques and interventions in a variety of natural and manmade disasters or bioterrorism events. The emphasis is on critical thinking, management of resources, terrorism, environmental safety, and personal well-being. |
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| HSC 542 |
Biostatistics and Informatics |
3 cr |
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| The purpose of this course is to provide the biostatistical and informatics framework for advanced practice nursing in public health. The focus is on the concepts and methods of biostatistical and informatics analysis as it is applied in the health sciences. The emphasis is on the application of appropriate biostatistical methods and technological tools to specific studies in public health. |
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| HSC 550 |
Ethical
Consideration in the Care of the Aging |
3 cr |
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| Interdisciplinary
course on critical investigation of ethical issues
affecting the elderly and on application of principles,
concepts, theories, and decision models as a framework
for ethical decision making. Elective. |
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| HSC 570 |
Transcultural
Health Care |
1-3 cr |
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| Emphasis
is on appreciation of the attitudes, customs,
and values of people in a variety of cultures
and on utilization of this knowledge in planning
health care for people in multiple settings. |
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| HSC 571 |
Managing
Health Care Personnel |
3 cr |
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| The
purpose of this course is to analyze frameworks
for managing health care personnel. Emphasis is
on current legal and governmental directives regulating
human resource management, employee relations,
recruitment and retention, ethics and motivational
issues in health care management. |
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| HSC 590 |
Special
Topics |
1-6 cr |
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| Study
of topics significant to the health professions.
Content varies and may be repeated. |
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