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  • NURS 2700: Health & Illness Concepts III

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Assimilates concepts within the three domains of the client, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid and electrolytes, metabolism, thermoregulation, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, infection, mobility, stress and coping, family, violence, critical thinking, and the nursing process. Addresses application of complex health and illness concepts in nursing pharmacology. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply holistic, individualized care considerations to the management of complex medical patient situations. 2. Develop evidence-based nursing plans of care for complex medical patients. 3. Demonstrate effective use of therapeutic communication for complex medical patient situations. 4. Articulate the importance of considering a patient's cultural, ethnic and social background in the delivery of care 5. Employ the nurse practice act and standards of nursing practice while planning care for complex patients. Prerequisite: Admission to either the Paramedic-RN program (AAS) or LPN-RN program (AAS) at Utah Tech University. Corequisites: NURS 2701. FA, SP
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  • NURS 2701: Health and Illness Concepts III Clinical

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Assimilates concepts within the three domains of the client, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid and electrolytes, metabolism, thermoregulation, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, infection, mobility, stress and coping, family, violence, critical thinking, and the nursing process. Addresses application of complex health and illness concepts in nursing pharmacology. Provides student the opportunity to work with preceptors to further develop the clinical skill needed for a graduate nurse. The student has the opportunity to learn, practice and master skills previously learned. Students are assigned to a hospital based affiliate and the simulation laboratory setting. Provides student the opportunity to work with preceptors to further develop the clinical skill needed for a graduate nurse. The student has the opportunity to learn, practice and master skills previously learned. Students are assigned to a hospital based affiliate, community setting experiences, and the simulation laboratory setting. Offered in cohort rotation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop individualized care for patients based on patient values, clinical expertise, and evidence. 2. Apply the nursing process to effectively deliver care to patients. 3. Demonstrate communication skills reflecting perspectives of team members in helping patients to achieve healthcare outcomes. 4. Incorporate respect for diverse cultural ethnic, and social backgrounds while providing patient care. 5. Function within the scope of a Registered Nurse using skills, and knowledge obtained through clinical, laboratory and didactic experiences to care for patients. Prerequisite: Admission to either the Paramedic-RN (AAS) nursing program or the LPN-RN (AAS) nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 2700. FA, SP
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  • NURS 2750: Concept Synthesis

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course builds on previously learned nursing concepts in preparation for entry into nursing practice and includes a review of nursing licensure by examination requirements. The eight test plan categories of the NCLEX-RN examination including management of care, safety and infection control, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, basic care and comfort, reduction of risk potential, pharmacological and parenteral therapies, and physiological adaptation will be reviewed in detail. Offered in cohort rotation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Interpret data to plan quality care for patients. 2. Demonstrate the ability to make reasonable clinical judgments through the use of the nursing process and evidence-based practice. 3. Utilize effective communication techniques with members of the healthcare team. 4. Outline expected behaviors of individualized, empathetic patient care. 5. Apply professional responsibility and accountability in the practice of registered nursing. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Associate Degree in Nursing program. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3005: Foundations of Clinical Nursing Care I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Provides opportunity for students to learn, practice, and achieve competency in basic nursing skills including but not limited to sterile technique, medication administration, and wound care. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $77 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Display person-centered care during specific lab assignment. 2. Implement clinical judgement while completing assigned nursing intervention skill pass-off. 3. Utilize appropriate communication during assigned simulated patient nursing skill pass-off. 4. Integrate compassionate care during assigned nursing skill pass-off. 5. Exhibit professional attributes during assigned nursing skill pass-off. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Bachelor of Science Nursing program. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3050: Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Introduces concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on the concepts of assessment, therapeutic communication, critical thinking, nursing process, caring, safety, and accountability and their application in various healthcare settings. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $77 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of the common assessments in pharmacology and nurse care that is culturally appropriate for individual patients. 2. Utilize technology for the management of pharmacology information in delivery of care specific to the needs of individual patient needs. 3. Display effective interpersonal collaboration in the delivery of health pertinent to the individuals pharmacological needs. 4. Apply principles of safety with medication rights for patients while maintaining specific cultural patient-centered care. 5. Integrate leadership behavior through the application of policies that upholds professionalism that is applicable to healthcare delivery. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3100: Professional Role Transition

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Focuses on the transition to professional nursing role and responsibilities and explores the differences in ADN and BSN education and practice levels by exploring the roles of the BSN nurse in the health care environment, including nurse educator, nurse leader, case manager, and community health nurse. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Correlate knowledge regarding the standards of patient care within the professional nursing role. 2. Use evidence-based resources to acquire knowledge of professional nursing practice. 3. Develop a personal style of professional communication needed for different situations within the nursing profession. 4. Describe how patient diversity impacts nursing practice. 5. Differentiate professional roles, ethics, and standards of nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, RN-BSN option or current enrollment in NURS 2750 Concept Synthesis. FA, SP, SU
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  • NURS 3200: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Focuses on the development of interviewing and physical assessment skills throughout the lifespan utilizing a holistic approach and critical thinking skills to evaluate assessment findings, differentiate between normal and abnormal variations. Purchase of electronic access is required to navigate this online course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate the patient's health holistically to identify strengths and limitations. 2. Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in a health assessment to maintain or improve patient health. 3. Employ therapeutic interaction techniques during a physical examination with accurate documentation of the health history and findings. 4. Facilitate care in a meaningful, respectful, and holistic way. 5. Integrate nursing skills and knowledge during assessments to comply with legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. Prerequisites: NURS 3900 or BIOL 4400; NURS 3100 concurrent. FA, SP, SU
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  • NURS 3210: Health Assessment

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Introduces the assessment of and the health promotion for the health care participant as an individual, family or community. Focuses on the development of interviewing and physical assessment skills throughout the lifespan utilizing a holistic approach and critical thinking skills to evaluate assessment findings, differentiate between normal and abnormal variations. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $77 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate principles of safety for patients while maintaining specific cultural patient-centered care. 2. Prepare an evidenced-based plan of care for individual patients with effective collaboration in the delivery of care for quality patient outcomes. 3. Engage in effective inter-professional collaboration in the delivery of health care for a positive patient outcomes. 4. Implement principles of quality improvement into nursing practice within the healthcare organizations to achieve positive patient outcomes. 5. Utilize leadership behavior through the application of policies that uphold professionalism that is essential to health care delivery. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Corequisite: NURS 3215. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3215: Health Assessment Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course provides the students with the knowledge and skill necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment utilizing the skills of history taking, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Normal assessment findings, frequently seen variations from normal and cultural differences are discussed. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $77 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Display an environment to provide nursing care that is patient-centered and culturally appropriate for individual patients including their family. 2. Apply health history along with focused assessments to determine normal as well as abnormal findings. 3. Create effective communication with peers and instructors in the delivery of health care for quality patient outcomes. 4. Engage in effective inter-professional collaboration in the delivery of health care for a positive patient outcome. 5. Understand effective interprofessional collaboration in the health care for quality outcomes for the patients. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Corequisite: NURS 3210. FA, SP
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  • NURS 3300: Transcultural Nursing

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Prepares professional nursing students to provide culturally sensitive and culturally competent care to individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural diversity in order to promote appropriate health prevention, disease intervention activities, and teaching strategies. Includes self-evaluation, including biases and prejudices about other cultures and ethnic groups. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate the concepts of health, wellness, and health care from a transcultural nursing theory context. 2. Appraise one's own cultural competence and strategies used to provide culturally competent care with regard to gender, religion, and health belief practices. 3. Compile a cultural assessment of individuals and families, specific to their culture, ethnicity, and social diversity. 4. Defend client rights in culturally-based healthcare decisions. 5. Distinguish their own and others' biases, ethnocentrism, racism, and acceptance of cultural diversity. Prerequisites: NURS 3100 or concurrent. FA, SP, SU
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    General Education Course