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Course Listings 2017-2018 256 NUR271 LEC 7 Credits LEC 9 Periods / LAB 0 Credits LAB 4 Periods Nursing Theory and Science IV Integration of critical thinking strategies for complex holistic needs of high-risk clients with multi- system health alterations. Application of strategies related to holistic care of the client with psychiatric/ mental health disorders. Introduction to community based care. Assimilation of professional role into practice. Evaluation of care based on the knowledge of physical, biologic, psycho-social sciences, and the cultural and spiritual beliefs of clients. Development of nurse leadership and management roles. Integration of concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, communication, health promotion, and pathophysiology into nursing care. Prerequisites: NUR251 or permission of Nursing Department Chairperson. NUR291 2 Credits 6 Periods Nursing Clinical Capstone Synthesis of the nursing process to facilitate role transition from student to graduate nurse within a preceptorship experience. Development of nurse leadership and management roles. Prerequisites: NUR271 or permission of Nursing Department Chairperson. NUR292 2 Credits 2 Periods Overview of Current Nursing Principles and Practice Across the Lifespan Update of current principles and practice guidelines for returning nursing in pediatric, obstetrical and geriatric clients. Overview of nursing concepts, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practice for clients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. NUR295 6 Credits 6 Periods Registered Nurse Refresher Update of current principles of nursing theory and practice for registered nurses. Didactic instruction meets all Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements: nursing process and patient centered care; pharmacology, medication calculation, and medication administration; communication; critical thinking, clinical decision making and evidence- based practice; delegation, management, and leadership; working with interdisciplinary teams; meeting psychological and physiological needs of adult clients with medical-surgical conditions; ethics; documentation including electronic health records; informatics; and quality improvement. Concentrated preceptorship experience under the supervision of a registered nurse with faculty guidance. Individualized teaching and learning opportunities to build confidence, competence and an increased level of independent functioning. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. NUR298AC 3 Credits 3 Periods Special Projects Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional- type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. NURSING: CONTINUING EDUCATION (NCE) NCE103 2 Credit 2 Period Psychiatric Technician Overview Students learn to care for patients with a wide variety of mental illness to include anxiety, mood, personality and psychotic disorders, as well as post-traumatic stress syndrome and behavioral issues. Psychiatric technicians follow physician/nurse instructions and hospital procedures. Identification of modalities to monitor patient`s mental and emotional status, physical symptoms related to mental disorders, and recognition of medication side effects. A variety of therapies will be covered to include rehabilitation and treatment programs, as well as recreational activities used as treatment options. Prerequisites: None.