Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
NURS 3156 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 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 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 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. 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 setting. Corequisite: NURS 4346L. NURS 4356 FAMILY HEALTH 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 .
asepsis; and bandaging and dressing. Practical application of these techniques will be practiced in the laboratory. F PTA 1224 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES I Instruction will be given on rehabilitation techniques and neurophysiological approaches to treatment. Joint mobilization, range of motion, aquatics, amputees, prosthetics, and orthotics are introduced. Students will identify architectural barriers and make modifications to overcome the limitations they impose. Gait-training techniques with assistive devices will be performed. Practical application of these Students will learn the principles and applications of various therapeutic modalities; electrotherapy, iontophoresis diathermy, biofeedback, laser, fluidotherapy, infrared, taping, ultrasound, and light therapy. Practical application of these techniques will be practiced in the laboratory. S PTA 2024 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE II Therapeutic exercises related to children are presented. Developmental sequences and primitive reflexes are introduced. Students will be instructed in cardiopulmonary treatments including cardiac rehabilitation and chest physical-therapy techniques. Practical application of these techniques will be practiced in the laboratory. S . PTA 2032 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I techniques will be practiced in the laboratory. F PTA 2013 PAIN MANAGEMENT II Clinical experience in local health care facilities to observe and practice PTA skills learned in class and lab sessions. Students will be under the supervision of a registered physical therapist and/or registered physical therapist assistant. F PTA 2112 PTA SYSTEMS/PROBLEMS The student will assist the physical therapist in selected evaluation treatment and administrative activities, summarize the progression of comprehensive rehabilitation programs for major disabilities, describe and utilize selected administrative records and charge systems in physical therapy, discuss measures for quality assurance and cost containment, review proper ways to write a resume, and review for national board examinations. S PTA 2133 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II Students are given the opportunity to practice PTA skills which have been acquired through the PTA Program in Physical Therapy Departments. Students will be under the supervision of a registered physical therapist and/or registered physical therapy assistant. S NURSING Professional Nursing Courses NURS 1102 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING Foundations of Nursing introduces the professional nursing role and several core concepts that underpin future nursing student success. The student will explore the history of nursing and nursing professionalism as they are used in current nursing practice. 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, families, and individuals. Corequisite: NURS 3126L.
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