• NURS 3821: Care of Patients Across the Lifespan II Clinical (ALCS)

  2.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State 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 $77 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

  0.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State 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 $77 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 (formerly Dixie State 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 (Can be enrolled concurrently). FA, SP, SU
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• NURS 3990: Seminar in Nursing

  0.50 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State 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 (formerly Dixie State 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 $77 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)

  2.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State 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 $77 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

  0.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State 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 $77 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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• NURS 4020: Community, Public, and Global Health Nursing

  5.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Prepares the baccalaureate student to function within the scope of professional nursing practice in the care of individuals, families, and groups in the community with emphasis placed on family assessment, community assessment, health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention. Past, present, and future community service trends are explored and analyzed. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire knowledge of various community health concepts utilizing Healthy People 2030 Health Objectives to assess, plan, develop, and implement a community intervention. 2. Identify and apply research findings regarding nursing care in community populations. 3. Apply an interdisciplinary approach by performing a community assessment and intervention focused on community health. 4. Integrate professional standards when providing interventions for diverse populations within the community. 5. Identify influences at various levels related to care of community populations. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, RN-BSN option. FA, SP, SU
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• NURS 4030: Healthcare Policy and Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Addresses policy development, political influences and power, and nursing's involvement in the policy-making process. Legislation past and present, as well as ethical theories, frameworks, and the process of ethical inquiry are examined, explored, and analyzed as a basis for professional nursing practice, education, research, and decision-making. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments that directly and indirectly relate to nursing practice. 2. Integrate concepts from ethical theories, codes for nurses, and the process of ethical inquiry into practice, education, and research. 3. Critique healthcare system on issues of access, equity, affordability, and social justice in healthcare delivery. 4. Analyze healthcare policy relating to state, national, and global healthcare trends to improve patient outcomes. 5. Articulate an individual ethics profile and how to maintain ethical standards in professional participation of legislative processes. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, RN-BSN option. FA, SP, SU
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• NURS 4040: Nursing Leadership Management

  5.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Explores the role of the professional nurse as a leader and manager of patient care by exploring strategies, processes, and techniques of the nurse leader and manager as well as theories, principles, and application of leadership and management within the professional nursing role. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish the principles of high-quality therapeutic interactions in nursing care. 2. Integrate the utilization of personal cognition, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. 3. Evaluate therapeutic communication skills, techniques and practices required to maintain relationships with members of the inter-professional team. 4. Assess behaviors used to facilitate culturally sensitive holistic nursing care while protecting and promoting human dignity and diversity 5. Critique legal and ethical standards of nursing practice to implement quality care. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, RN-BSN option. FA, SP, SU
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