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Engineering Transfer Program 005
English (English Literature 350, American Literature 352, Film 354, Journalism 570, Linguistics 615, Writing 989)
Film Studies 387
Finance 390
Fine Arts (Art 080, Art History 082; Dance 203; Museum Studies 690; Music 700, 701; Speech 950; Theater Arts 965)
Foreign Languages and Literatures (French 420, German 470, Italian 560, Russian 860, Spanish 940)
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Latin American Studies Minor
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Microbiology 680
Museum Studies 690
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  Camden Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008 Liberal Arts Colleges Programs, Faculty, and Courses Nursing 705 Courses  

Courses

50:705:350 Nursing I (D) (6) Introduces the practice of professional nursing. The philosophy and conceptual framework of the Department of Nursing are utilized in focusing on health and wellness needs in individuals and the nurse's role in promotion and conservation of health and the prevention of disease, disability, and problems of daily living. Corequisite: 50:705:351 or 385. Fall, junior year.
50:705:351 Nursing I Clinical Laboratory (D) (4) A variety of laboratory settings used to apply the theory of health promotion and conservation as well as the prevention of disease, disability, and problems of daily living. Corequisite: 50:705:350. Fall, junior year.
50:705:355 Nursing II (D) (6) Focuses on the care of clients throughout the life cycle who have basic alterations in health status. Stresses a multidimensional approach and encompasses the conservation of health, the prevention of illness, and the amelioration of the health status of the client. The restoration of health is a major focus. Prerequisites: 50:705:350,351. Corequisite: 50:705:356. Spring, junior year.
50:705:356 Nursing II Clinical Laboratory (D) (4) Several clinical settings used for laboratory experience. The student applies classroom theory in caring for selected clients and searches the literature for latest findings that facilitate the delivery of health care. Prerequisites: 50:705:350,351. Corequisite: 50:705:355. Spring, junior year.
50:705:358 Conceptual Foundations of Professional Practice (D) (6) Planned for the advanced placement student (registered nurse) as an adult learner and builds on the R.N.'s professional experiences while focusing on the socialization and transition into the role of the baccalaureate-prepared professional nurse. Importance of research and other intellectual skills to create and apply nursing knowledge stressed. For registered nurses. Corequisite: 50:990:357 or 26:120:547.
50:705:411 Research in Nursing (3) Assists the student in understanding the theory and process of research. Includes exploration of research designs and methods, data analysis, and the utilization of research findings. Focus on the student as a consumer of research. Prerequisites: 50:705:355,356; statistics.
50:705:470 Nursing III (D) (6) Focuses on the care of clients throughout the life cycle who have impairments in health status. Emphasis placed upon biological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of the client adapting to the acute phase of illness. The concepts of conservation, prevention, restoration, and amelioration utilized, with the focus on restoration. Prerequisites: 50:705:355,356. Corequisite: 50:705:471. Fall, senior year.
50:705:471 Nursing III Clinical Laboratory (D) (4) Several clinical settings used. Students expected to reach beyond their clinical settings to the literature and to collaborate with other professionals in order to plan and implement effective care for clients. Prerequisites: 50:705:355,356. Corequisite: 50:705:470. Fall, senior year.
50:705:475 Nursing IV (D) (6) Promotes independence in the practice of nursing through conceptualization of the leadership role of the professional nurse in meeting the health care needs of various societal groups. Community aspects related to psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual influence; the influence of the health system; and the roles of health providers examined. Prerequisites: 50:705:470,471. Corequisite: 50:705:476. Spring, senior year.
50:705:476 Nursing IV Clinical Laboratory (D) (4) Focuses on health promotion and teaching as related to individual and group interactions. A variety of clients in community settings affords an opportunity to implement the nursing process and to collaborate with colleagues in professional practice. Students expected to be self-directed in their learning activities and to develop skills in leadership and the change process as an aid to the transition from the role of student to that of practitioner. Prerequisites: 50:705:470,471. Corequisite: 50:705:475. Spring, senior year.
50:705:480 Special Topics (3) Focuses on selected topics; content varies by term. Topics have included history of nursing and specialized nursing practice. Spring or fall, junior and senior years.
50:705:489 Pharmacology (3) Role of nurses in promoting responsible use of chemicals to enhance health while minimizing detrimental effects. Content covers basic concepts of pharmacology, major drug groups, and their use in practice. Nursing implications stressed. Prerequisites: 50:990:253-254.
50:705:491 Issues in Nursing (3) An overview of issues that face the profession, including union or professional representatives, client advocacy, continuing education, moral and ethical concerns, and accountability. As new issues arise and old issues are resolved, course content is altered. Senior year.
 
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