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  • College Introduction
  • Nursing
  • Health Sciences

    Dr. Patricia Castiglia, Dean
    Dr. Gail Ackall, Associate Dean
    Connie Gamboa, Assistant Dean
    1101 N. Campbell
    Phone: (915) 747-7280
    Fax: (915) 747-7207

  • Nursing
    Web site at:http://www.nurse.utep.edu/nurse/index.htm

    1.- Department Information
    2.- General Information for Nursing Students
    3.- Academic Standards
    4.- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    5.- Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses
    6.- Nursing (NURS) Courses
    7.- Continuing Education Program

    6.- Nursing (NURS) Courses

    3200 Conceptual Base for Nursing Practice (3-0)

      The focus of this course is on relationships of the natural and behavioral sciences which form the basis for nursing practice and on nursing history, with emphasis on contemporary and future perspectives.
    1315 Independent Study (0-0-1)

    2315 Independent Study (0-0-2)

    3315 Independent Study (0-0-3)

      Variable credit hour(s) of independent study. Prerequisite: NURS 3302 or instructor approval.
    1380 Selected Topics in Nursing (1-0)
      Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated when topic varies. Prerequisites: NURS3302 and department approval.
    2380 Selected Topics in Nursing (2-0)
      Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated when topic varies. Prerequisites: NURS 3302 and department approval.
    3302 Health Assessment (2-2)
      This course focuses on a systematic approach to health assessment of individuals of varied ages. Practicum in the College laboratory. Prerequisite: Admission to the upper-division. Co-requisite: NURS 7302. For Nursing Majors only. Laboratory Fees required.
    3307 Pharmacodynamics and Nursing Implications (3-0)
      This course emphasizes knowledge of pharmacology which includes the pharmaceutical phase, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Implications for nursing related to the administration of medications is incorporated. Prerequisites: NURS 7302. and NURS 7303.
    3310 Nursing Care of Ill Children (3-0)
      This course offers further knowledge of growth and development, family theory, pathophysiology, and skills used in caring for the ill child and his family. Prerequisite: NURS 7303.or instructor approval.
    3313 Human Adaptation to Pathophysiology (3-0)
      Major emphasis of this course is on the study of pathophysiological processes and their impact on the body systems, with special attention to disease or trauma-induced alteration of regulatory mechanisms within the human organism. Prerequisites: BIOL 3211 , BIOL 1211 , BIOL 3213 , BIOL 1213 and department approval.

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    3318 Nursing and the Aging Client (3-0)

      This course provides an opportunity to gain increased knowledge and skill in the management of the health and nursing care of the elderly. The focus is on an holistic approach to aging processes as a basis for nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 7303.
    3319 Cultural Perspectives on Health Care (3-0)
      This course builds upon concepts and issues related to culture and health. Major focus are on values and attitudes about caring, health, illness, and treatment as related to diverse cultural groups. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
    3330 Contemporary Perspectives on Death and Dying (3- 0)
      The design of this course is to focus on personal feelings about one's own death and the death of others. The reactions and responses of dying, death, and bereavement across the age continuum in various cultures are explored. Alternative concepts of care and an interdisciplinary approach are utilized. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
    3380 Selected Topics in Nursing (3-0)
      Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated when topic varies.
    6305 Nursing Care of Clients Adapting to Perioperative Stressors (3-6)
      This course provides an opportunity to gain further knowledge and skill in the nursing care of clients who require surgical intervention. Focus is on the complete Perioperative cycle of care. Clinical practicum is provided in pre-operative care and health teaching, participant/observer during the intraoperative phase, and post-operative care. Prerequisites: (1) NURS 7370.and NURS 7371. or (2) instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
    6306 Health Promotion in Rural Environments (3-6)
      This course explores health care problems of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Clinical practicum focuses on methods for promotion, protection, maintenance, and restoration of health in rural settings. Prerequisites: NURS 7370.and 7371. Laboratory fee required.

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    7302 Theories, Principles and Skills Basic to Nursing (3-8)

      An introductory course in the art and science of nursing. The opportunity to learn and practice beginning roles and functions of the professional nurse is provided in clinical practicum in the College laboratory and in acute care facilities. Prerequisite: Admission to the upper-division. Co-requisite: NURS 3302. Laboratory fee required. For Nursing Majors only.
    7303 Nursing in Promotion and Maintenance of Health (3-8)
      Application of nursing process with emphasis on adaptation and promotion of wellness of individuals throughout the life continuum. Clinical practicum provided in the Colege laboratory, preschool, senior citizen, and family settings. For Nursing Majors only . Prerequisites: NURS 7302.and NURS 3302. NURS 7302 and NURS 3302 may be taken concurrently with NURS 7303. Laboratory fee required.
    7370 Nursing Care of Individuals and Families Experiencing Illness and Disability (3-8)
      This course emphasizes application of the nursing process to individuals and their families to protect, restore, maintain, and promote health. Clinical practicum is provided in a variety of health care agencies caring for clients throughout the age continuum. Prerequisite: NURS 7303. Laboratory fee required.
    7371 Nursing Care of Women and Families During the Childbearing Period (3-8)
      The focus is on the nursing care of pregnant women, newborns, and multi-cultural family dynamics throughout the childbearing period. Clinical practicum is provided in College laboratory, labor and delivery, post-operative, and newborn units in acute and in community settings. Prerequisite: NURS 7370 . NURS 7370 may be taken concurrently with NURS 7371.. Laboratory fee required.

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    3405 Nursing Care in Emergency Settings (3-0)

      This course offers an opportunity to gain further nursing knowledge and skills in the care of patients who have injuries or illnesses of an emergency nature. Prerequisites: (1) 7370 and NURS 7371 or (2) instructor approval.
    3415 Independent Study (0-0-3)
      Directed study with related clinical laboratory experience planned to meet the learning objectives of the student in a special area of interest. Prerequisite: Department approval.
    4400 Contemporary Professional Nursing (4-0)
      The focus of this course is the study of professional nursing with emphasis on the changing role of the nurse in a contemporary society and in health care delivery. The impact of health legislation, accountability, ethical decision making, and the use of research process are studies. RNs in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs only. Prerequisites: NURS 3302 and department approval.
    4401 Issues and Problems in Leadership and Management (4-0)
      The course focuses on analysis of health care costs, budgeting problems, quality assurance, and comprehensive nursing/health care. RNs in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs only. Prerequisite: Department approval.
    7400 Community Health Nursing (3-0-8)
      The focus of the course is an application of nursing process to promote wellness and manage occurrence of health care needs of individual families and community. RN's in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs only. Prerequisite: NURS 3302.
    7401 Multidisciplinary Health Care (3-0-8)
      The focus on the course is on primary health care with emphasis on Multidisciplinary approach with individuals, families, and community problems. Planning for management of varied health problems within the community is emphasized. RNs in the RN-BSN/RN-MSN program only. Prerequisite: Department approval.

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    7410 Nursing Care of Individuals and Families Experiencing Multi-System Health Problems (3-8-2)

      The major emphasis of this course is on the application of the nursing process to individuals and their families experiencing multi-system health problems. Clinical practicum is provided in the College laboratory and a variety of specialty care settings in acute care agencies. Prerequisite: NURS 7371 . Laboratory fee required.
    7411 Nursing Care of Clients in Crisis (3-8-2)
      The major focus is application of the nursing process in the care of individuals, families, and groups experiencing potential or actual crisis. Emphasis is on psycho-social concepts related to mental health. Clinical practicum is provided in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: NURS 7371 . Laboratory fee required.
    7471 Nursing Leadership and Management (3-8)
      Concepts of nursing leadership and management are studied as a part of the health care professional's preparation for practice. Clinical practicum is provided in the care of groups of clients and families in acute care settings. Prerequisite: NURS 7411 . Laboratory fee required.
    7472 Primary Care Nursing (3-8)
      This course is a culminating experience focusing on meeting the health needs of the individual, the family, and the community. Practicum includes the nurse's role in primary care settings. Prerequisite: NURS 7471 . NURS 7471 may be taken concurrently with NURS 7472. Laboratory fee required.

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