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  • NURS 3700: Holistic Healthcare of the Older Adult

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Focuses on nursing care of the older adult by exposure to best practices for care of the older adult; issues such as quality of life, elder abuse, cultural considerations, and restraint alternatives; normal physiologic changes of aging; pathological disease processes; cognitive and psychological changes; end-of-life care; and environments of care for the older adult. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Determine the needs of older adults through holistic assessment using valid and reliable tools. 2. Organize care using professional nursing standards and knowledge of complex syndromes of illness in older adults. 3. Adapt communication skills as appropriate to provide therapeutic communication to older adults. 4. Design quality individualized, evidence-based care. 5. Differentiate the ethical and legal principles arising in the care of older adults. Prerequisites: NURS 3100 or concurrent. FA, SP, SU
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  • NURS 3710: Foundations of Professional Nursing

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Introduces health concepts involved in the organization and delivery of healthcare. Professional roles, ethics, and standards of professional nursing practice, as well as the social context of health and healthcare are emphasized. Explores the roles of the BSN nurse in the health care environment, including nurse educator, nurse leader, case manager, and community health nurse. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Illustrate the importance of individualized, holistic patient care. 2. Analyze reliable evidence from multiple perspectives to guide patient care. 3. Select appropriate communication methods with the inter-professional team members to improve patient outcomes. 4. Plan culturally sensitive holistic nursing care for a variety of populations. 5. Evaluate legal and ethical standards of nursing practice through application of leadership and skills. Prerequisite: NURS 3005, NURS 3050, NURS 3210, NURS 3320, NURS 3321 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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  • NURS 3820: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan II

    6.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Integrates concepts of the health-illness continuum across the lifespan with a greater focus on pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical judgment in care of patients with more complex health problems. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the principles surrounding therapeutic interactions in the care of patients. 2. Implement insightful thinking with utilization of personal cognition, interdisciplinary collaboration , and evidence-based practice. 3. Articulate the principles of therapeutic communication needed to build and maintain relationships with patients, and with inter-professional team members. 4. Evaluate diverse backgrounds while planning individualized care. 5.Assess the principles needed to collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in order to implement quality care. Prerequisites: NURS 3005, NURS 3050, NURS 3210, NURS 3320, NURS 3321 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: NURS 3821 and NURS 3823. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3821: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan II Clinical (ALCS)

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Applies concepts related to the complex illness experience of patients across the lifespan and their families. There is an emphasis on communication, assessment, clinical interventions and evaluation of outcomes. This course is designated as an Active Learning Community Service (ALCS) course. Students provide service in areas of public concern in a way that is mutually beneficial for both the student and community. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Devise individualized care plans for patients. 2. Plan care by incorporating evidence-based knowledge and skills to provide safe, quality care. 3. Use therapeutic communication with inter-professional team members to improve healthcare outcomes. 4. Apply culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care for diverse cultural populations in a clinical setting. 5. Demonstrate professionalism while providing care in a clinical setting. Course fee required. Prerequisites: NURS 3005, NURS 3050, NURS 3210, NURS 3320 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: NURS 3820 and NURS 3823. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3823: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan II Simulation

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course applies concepts related to the complex illness experience of simulated patients across the lifespan. There is an emphasis on communication, assessment, clinical interventions and evaluation of outcomes. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Administer person-centered care to the mannequins and family member actors during simulation scenarios. 2. Practice clinical judgement during simulation, case studies, and debriefing. 3. Dramatize therapeutic communication skills with mannequins and others during simulation scenarios. 4. Use compassionate care while performing simulation scenarios. 5. Act professionally with mannequins and others throughout the simulation sessions. Course fee required. Prerequisites: NURS 3005, NURS 3050, NURS 3210, and NURS 3320 (All Grade C or higher). Corequisites: NURS 3820 and NURS 3821. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3900: Pathophysiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Applies anatomy and physiology concepts to examine alterations of human function. Explores major pathophysiological concepts using a body systems approach. Relates etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations in the study of common health problems. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Determine abnormal physiologic findings associated with common disease processes using a body system approach. 2. Differentiate normal and abnormal physiological findings and manifestations. 3. Describe common physiologic stressors, adaptive and maladaptive human responses, and the impact on individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. 4. Explain age-related and cultural differences in physiologic and pathophysiologic processes and their clinical manifestations. 5. Discuss ethical considerations for diagnosis and treatment of altered pathophysiological processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 AND BIOL 2420. FA, SP, SU
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  • NURS 3990: Seminar in Nursing

    0.50 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the data needed to demonstrate the ability to provide high quality direct and indirect care for patients. 2. Critique reliable evidence to demonstrate clinical reasoning/judgment. 3. Analyze therapeutic interactions needed to use with a variety of clients and inter-professional team members. 4. Distinguish what culturally sensitive holistic nursing care is needed while protecting and promoting human dignity and diversity. 5. Evaluate the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice through application of leadership, skills, and clinical judgment. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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  • NURS 4010: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan III

    6.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Integrates concepts of the health-illness continuum across the lifespan in care of patients with multisystem health problems using clinical judgment. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Synthesize assessment data for patients with complex acute physiological conditions and exacerbations of chronic conditions.??2. Employ clinical judgement by prioritizing care in case studies and class discussions of stable and unstable patients. 3. Identify professional and therapeutic communication techniques on course exams, in class discussion, and in case studies. 4. Demonstrate qualities of empathy during class discussion, in written work, and on test items. 5. Apply ethical and legal standards of nursing practice to decision-making during role-play and testing. Prerequisites: NURS 3505, NURS 3650, NURS 3710, NURS 3820, (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: NURS 4011 and 4013. FA, SP
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  • NURS 4011: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan III Clinical (ALCS)

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Provides students the opportunity to practice and master skills previously learned for patients with multisystem health problems across the lifespan. Students are assigned to a hospital based affiliate and the simulation laboratory setting. This course is designated as an Active Learning Community Service (ALCS) course. Students provide service in areas of public concern in a way that is mutually beneficial for both the student and community. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Incorporate concepts of the health illness continuum to manage care for people in a variety of patient care settings. 2. Apply strategies to empower people with complex conditions in all aspects of the health care process. 3. Use therapeutic communication skills with people across the health-illness continuum to improve patient health outcomes. 4. Integrate professional standards when providing therapeutic nursing interventions for diverse populations in a multicultural environment. 5. Utilize effective strategies for overcoming barriers, facilitating teamwork, and participating in quality improvement measures to promote health for patients. Course fee required. Prerequisites: NURS 3505, NURS 3650, NURS 3710, NURS 3820 (Grade C or higher). Corequisites: NURS 4010 and NURS 4013. FA, SP
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  • NURS 4013: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan III Simulation

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides students the opportunity to practice and master skills previously learned for simulated patients with multi-system health problems across the lifespan. Provides simulated experiences in a variety of settings. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $79 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform a clinically relevant, holistic health assessment in simulated patient care scenarios. 2. Employ clinical judgement by prioritizing care in simulated patient scenarios of stable and unstable patients. 3. Communicate professionally and therapeutically during simulated patient care scenarios. 4. Demonstrate compassionate care through actions and words during simulated patient care scenarios. 5. Apply ethical and legal standards of nursing practice to decision-making during simulated patient care scenarios. Course fee required. Prerequisites: NURS 3505, NURS 3650, NURS 3710, and NURS 3820 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: NURS 4010 and NURS 4011. FA, SP
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