Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
NURS 4376 PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING Emphasizes the psychodynamics of health and use of the therapeutic process in the prevention, promotion, restoration, and/or maintenance of mental health among individuals, families, and groups. Corequisite: NURS 4376L. NURS 4383 NURSING ELECTIVE The exploration of selected professional, political, social, legal and/or ethical theory as related to nursing practice in a specified practice setting. Corequisite: NURS 4383L. LPN to BSN Courses These courses are specifically designed for the LPN returning to school for a baccalaureate degree. NURS 4703 LPN-BSN ROLE TRANSITION The profession of nursing is explored through the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Department of Nursing. The historical development of nursing and nursing education is linked to current nursing practice. Concepts unique to career ladder nurses are explored in depth. Taken in the first semester of nursing course work. Prerequisite: Admission to the LPN to BSN Program . NURS 4713 LPN-EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE Emphasis is on competency in the use of the research process in nursing practice. Considers the use of statistics and current evidence-based practice, including ethics, research design, research critique, descriptive and inferential statistics, parametric and non-parametric tests, types of tests, reliability, and validity, and effect sizes. Prerequisite: NURS 4703. NURS 4723 LPN-NURSING INFORMATICS This course provides a framework for the application of information technology to support patient care and provide leadership within health care systems. Emphasis is on the use of information technology to facilitate patient care, to inform quality improvement, selection and evaluation of information systems and technology, and related ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. Prerequisite: NURS 4703. NURS 4733 LPN-ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT This course will build upon assessment skills developed in the professional nurse’s basic educational program and professional background with a focus on the theoretical and clinical basis of assessment. The student will use findings from physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessment parameters across the lifespan to gather specific data relevant to frequent health concerns. Prerequisite: NURS 4703. NURS 4743 LPN-ISSUES AND CONCEPTS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE An exploration of the impact of advanced education on practice and the nurse’s response to current trends and issues influencing health care delivery. Emphasis is placed on the interface between individual and professional development. Prerequisite: NURS 4703. NURS 4756 LPN-COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION Exploration of the theoretical concepts and clinical practice of nursing in and with communities. Community nursing practice with the goal of health promotion and maintenance will be emphasized. Clinical and Practicum Project experiences will focus on the development and implementation of practice strategies to facilitate the health of entire communities. Prerequisite: NURS 4703. NURS 4766 LPN-ACUTE AND CHRONIC CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN This 6-hour course contains both a theory and a clinical component. Emphasis is on the care of the adult patient in the critical care setting. Prerequisite: NURS 4703. NURS 4776 LPN-PROFESSIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP An exploration of leadership and management concepts and their impact on nursing practice and the delivery of health care. Leadership and
Students will be under the supervision of a registered physical therapist and/or registered physical therapy assistant. S NURSING Professional Nursing Courses NURS 2212 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING The profession of nursing is explored through the philosophy and conceptual framework of the School of Nursing. The historical development of nursing and nursing education are linked to current nursing practice. Ethical and legal aspects of nursing, as they affect the student entering nursing, are incorporated into the course. Student accountability and professionalism are introduced and developed. Two hours theory. NURS 3126 COMMUNITY NURSING The emphasis is on a broad scope of experiences, from maintenance of health and prevention of illness to promotion of wellness of communities, Emphasis is on the acquisition and use of assessment and technical tools for the delivery of health care. Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing Major and NURS 2212. Corequisites: NURS 3156L and NURS 3283. NURS 3236 ACUTE AND CHRONIC CARE I The student will explore the holistic health needs of adult clients. Emphasis is on application and analysis of competency necessary to restore health of the acutely ill client. Corequisite: NURS 3236L. NURS 3256 CHILD HEALTH NURSING Emphasis on nursing care of the child from infant through adolescence. Corequisite: NURS 3256L. NURS 3273 NURSING RESEARCH Emphasis is on skill competency in the use of the research process in nursing practice and application of evidence-based practice. NURS 3283 PHARMACOLOGY Focuses on therapeutics of pharmacological principles and theory as applied to nursing in the dosage calculation and administration of drugs. Prerequisites: Admission to the major & NURS 2212. Corequisite: NURS 3156. NURS 4001-02 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN NURSING Individual study of specified topic in nursing. Credit one to two semester hours. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division nursing major and signature of Associate Dean of Nursing. NURS 4143 CHALLENGES FOR NURSES IN TODAY’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Current issues in healthcare that impact nursing practice with an emphasis on patient safety. NURS 4286 NURSING LEADERSHIP families, and individuals. Corequisite: NURS 3126L. NURS 3156 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING An exploration of leadership and management concepts and their impact on nursing practice and the delivery of health care. Leadership and management competencies will be implemented in a variety of practice settings. Corequisite: NURS 4286L. NURS 4346 ACUTE AND CHRONIC CARE II Emphasis on care of the adult and pediatric patient in the critical care
setting. Corequisite: NURS 4346L. NURS 4356 FAMILY HEALTH
Emphasis is on understanding and caring for the expanding family’s health care needs including health promotion and health restoration throughout the life span. Corequisite: NURS 4356L.
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