100 Quest for Self in the Helping Professions. 3 cr. U.
Introductory concepts of self, group processes, and communications as relevant to the health professional. Prereq: none.
101 Cultural Diversity in Health Care. 3 cr. U.
Enables student to conceptualize cultural diversity as a basic component of American society with implications for sensitivity and respect in health promotion and human relations. Prereq: none.
102 Perspectives on Health Care Systems. 2 cr. U.
Provides students with an orientation to the complexity of health care, health care delivery systems, and the populations served. Prereq: none.
103 Freshman Seminar in Professional Nursing. 1 cr. U.
Designed to orient students to nursing through self-assessment, career exploration, problem solving, study skills, and goal setting. Prereq: admis to Pre-Nursing prog.
172 Health and Health Care Practices. 2 cr. U.
Focuses on health, health care practices, personnel, and services related to obtaining reliable information on health care needs and practices, and available community services. Prereq: none.
190 Special Studies in Nursing. 1-5 cr. U.
Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Retakeable to max of 5 cr. Prereq: cons instr.
203 Human Growth and Development Across the Life Span. 4 cr. U.
Introduction to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth of human organism from conception through older adulthood with application to health care. Not open for cr to students with cr in Nurs 200(ER) and/or Nurs 202(ER). Prereq: Psych 101(P).
205 Clinical Pharmacology. 3 cr. U.
The principles of pharmacology and administration; legislative controls; mechanisms of drug actions; contraindications; adverse and toxic effects and lifespan considerations. Prereq: Nurs 320(C) or cons instr.
210 Nursing Science: Concepts of Health Promotion. 3 cr. U.
Nursing science related to health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care. Individual, family, group, and community responses to changing life events are investigated. Prereq: admis to Nurs major or cons instr.
211 Health Assessment. 3 cr. U.
Concepts and skills to comprehensively assess the health status of individuals. History taking, physical examination techniques, developmental, and other assessments. Prereq: Admis to major or cons instr.
230 Foundations of Professional Nursing. 3 cr. U.
Student conceptualizes nursing as a profession through such content as history, nursing process, theory, research, philosophy, values, professionalism and quality assurance. Prereq: Admis to Nursing major, or cons instr.
233 Clinical Skills Development Seminar I. 3 cr. U.
Begin development of clinical decision making, professional communication, and psychomotor skills necessary for the practice of nursing. Prereq: Nurs 210(C), 211(C), 230(C), & 320(C); or cons instr.
290 Special Studies in Nursing. 1-5 cr. U.
Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Retakeable to max of 5 cr. Prereq: cons instr.
297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U.
Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in especially prepared program course work. May be retaken with change in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
299 Ad Hoc: 1-12 cr. U.
Created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Specific credits and additional prereqs, if any, will be specified in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered. Retakeable with change in topic. Prereq: none.
300 Introduction to Nursing Research. 2 cr. U.
Introduction to the significance, principles, purpose, and methods of the research process. Prereq: none.
311 Nursing, Health and the Political Process. 3 cr. U.
Theory and strategies for influencing political systems as related to health care and nursing. Encompasses accountability, responsibility, leadership and change in professional nursing practice. Prereq: none.
315 Nursing Science I: Concepts of Promoting and Maintaining Health. 2 cr. U.
Nursing science related to health promotion, disease prevention, and maintaining health; responses of individual and families in acute and community settings. Prereq: admis to Nurs major.
320 Concepts of Illness I. 3 cr. U.
Mechanisms, manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of disease states for selected body systems. Prereq: Bio Sci 101(P) & 203(P), Chem 103(P) & Physics 110(P); or cons instr.
321 Concepts of Illness II. 3 cr. U.
Mechanisms, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of disease states for selected body systems. Continuation of Nurs 320. Prereq: Nurs 320(P) or cons instr.
322 Nursing Science: Concepts for Managing Acute Health Problems. 3 cr. U.
Nursing science for providing care to adults and children with acute health problems. Interventions to promote recovery and maintain health. Prereq: Nurs 205(C) & 321(C); or cons instr.
323 Nursing Science: Concepts for Managing Chronic Health Problems. 3 cr. U.
Nursing science for adults, children, and families with chronic health problems. Interventions to promote individual/family management. Prereq: Nurs 205(P) & 321(C); or cons instr.
326 Nursing Science II: Concepts of Aging and Long Term Health Care. 3 cr. U.
Identification and management of factors influencing and compromising health and functional ability of older adults and exploration of long-term health care in various settings. Prereq: admis to Nurs major.
327 Nursing Science III: Health Concepts-Women & Children. 4 cr. U.
Nursing science related to the acute, chronic, and health promotion care of women and children and their families in acute and community care settings. Prereq: Nurs 211(P), 320(P), 321(C); 331(P) or 233(P).
328 Nursing Science IV: Concepts of Health Care of the Adult. 4 cr. U.
Nursing science related to adults with acute and chronic health problems in both acute and community care settings. Individual and family responses. Counts as repeat of Nurs 322. Prereq: Nurs 321(C); 331(P) or 233(P).
331 Foundations of Clinical Practice I. 5 cr. U.
Introductory course includes communication, philosophy, theory, and decision making content, and psychomotor skills to be used as a base for planning and providing nursing care. Counts as repeat of Nurs 233. Prereq: admis to Nurs major.
334 Foundations of Clinical Practice II. 3 cr. U.
Refine clinical decision making skills within the nursing process, professional communication, and psychomotor skills necessary for helping clients needing nursing care. Prereq: Nurs 205(C), 321(C); 331(P) or 233(P).
335 Clinical Skills Development Seminar III. 3 cr. U.
Expand nursing process, communication, leadership, and management skills necessary for working with families and groups. Prereq: Nurs 323(C), 334(P), 402(C) & 410(C); or cons instr.
360 Topics in Pharmacology: 1-3 cr. U.
Therapeutic actions, dosage considerations, adverse reactions, psychosocial impact, and public policy issues related to selected prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Credits for specific topics announced in Schedule of Classes. May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: Nurs 205(P) or cons instr.
361 Applying Physiology to Nursing: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U.
Designed for basic and registered nurse students. Emphasis on application of physiological principles and concepts to the practice of nursing. May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: Bio Sci 203(P) & admis to Nurs major, or cons instr.
362 Spectrum of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections. 3 cr. U.
Spectrum of hiv infections including pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, medical treatment, nursing care, different populations affected. Preventive strategies including education, ethical and legal issues. Prereq: none.
365 Current Topics of Nursing: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U.
Current thought, issues, and research in nursing and implications for practice. Retakeable with topic change to a combined max of 12 cr for Nurs 365. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.
366 Health of Working Women. 3 cr. U.
Relationships between work and health are investigated. Focus is on potential for increased health risks in working women. Strategies for effective nursing care are explored. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.
372 Understanding Death, Dying and Bereavement. 3 cr. U.
Contemporary concepts, theories, practices and selected problems related to death, dying, and bereavement. Focus on the individual, his primary group and social support systems involved. Prereq: none.
373 Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Holistic Health Care - Theory. 2 cr. U.
Investigative theories underlying alternative and complementary therapies (CAT) commonly used in holistic Health Care. Can be taken simultaneously with Nurs 374. Prereq: none.
374 Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Holistic Health Care - Field Work. 1 cr. U.
Experiential course with select alternative and complementary therapies (CAT) commonly used in holistic health care. Can be taken simultaneously with Nurs 373. Prereq: none.
376 Health Needs of the Elderly. 3 cr. U.
Process of aging which focuses upon the roles of health care professionals and implications for nursing. Prereq: none.
390 Special Studies in Nursing. 1-5 cr. U.
Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Retakeable to max of 5 cr. Prereq: cons instr.
402 Concepts of Nursing Management and Leadership. 3 cr. U.
Explore theories of leadership and management and the forces which impact on the development of these skills. No degree cr to students with cr in Nurs 440. prereq: Nurs 230(P) & 334(C); or cons instr.
403 Practice, Research and Leadership Role Development I. 3 cr. U.
Explore and evaluate role of the professional nurse as practitioner, researcher, manager and leader. Prereq: Nurs 334(P), 442(C).
404 Practice, Research and Leadershp Role Development II. 3 cr. U.
Critical issues impacting the development of current and emerging professional roles. Prereq: Nurs 403(P), 415(P).
405 Issues in Professional Nursing. 3 cr. U.
In depth exploration of relevant professional and clinically-related issues. Ethical decision-making and resources for problem-solving Prereq: Nurs 443(C) or cons instr.
410 Nursing Science: Concepts in Community and Family Health. 3 cr. U.
Concepts, theories, and process for community and family health nursing. Prereq: Nurs 210(P) or cons instr.
415 Nursing Science V: Concepts of Community Health Care of Aggregates. 3 cr. U.
Nursing care of individuals, families and communities; aggregates and special populations in the community; roles of community health nurses. Counts as repeat of Nurs 410. Prereq: Nurs 334(P).
440 Nursing Specialty: (Subtitled). 2 cr. U.
Topics of current interest in nursing specialty areas. Retakeable with change in topic to 8 cr. max with cons instr. Prereq: Nurs 442(P).
442 Nursing Practice I. 8 cr. U.
Clinical practice course for providing nursing care for adults and children experiencing acute and/or chronic health problems. Prereq: Nurs 334(P) & 403(C); or cons instr.
443 Nursing Practice II. 8 cr. U.
Clinical practice course for providing nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prereq: Nurs 442(P) or cons instr.
445 Capstone Practicum for Registered Nurses. 4 cr. U.
Synthesis of knowledge from current and past learning experiences and application of clinical decision making to provide comphrehensive nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prereq: Uws Nsg 317(P), 341(P), 434(P), 437(P), & 444(P).
460 Legal Aspects of Nursing. 2 cr. U.
Current legal aspects and issues in nursing, including courts, licensure problems, legal status of nursing and health personnel, contracts, torts, negligence, crimes, and wills. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.
472 Critical Care Nursing. 2-4 cr. U.
Introduction to nursing science and practice for the critically ill or injured. Management of the various aspects of critical care nursing. Not retakeable for cr. Prereq: Nurs 442(P) or admis to Collaborative Degree Prog or cons instr.
490 Special Studies in Nursing. 1-5 cr. U.
Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Retakeable to max of 5 cr. Prereq: cons instr.
497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G.
Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in especially prepared program course work. May be retaken with change in topic; max of 9 cr for grad students. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
499 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U.
Created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Specific credits and additional prereqs, if any, will be specified in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered. Retakeable with change in topic. Prereq: none.
630 Occupational Health and Safety. 3 cr. U/G.
An interdisciplinary course designed to build a framework for assessment of factors relating to the promotion of health and safety for employees. Prereq: jr st.
650 Clinical Oncology Nursing. 3 cr. U/G.
Etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment modalities and nursing management of cancer patients. Prereq: Nurs 334(P) or admis to Collaborative Degree Prog or cons instr.
653 Foundations in Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice. 4 cr. U/G.
Mechanisms, mainfestations, diagnosis and treatment of disease states for selected body systems as a foundation for nursing management of selected conditions. Prereq: Admis to Nursing Direct Entry Master's Program.
661 Current Legal Problems in Nursing. 2 cr. U/G.
Consideration of the legal rights and responsibilities of the professional nurse. Discussion of recent cases, contracts, recent legislation, licensure problems, torts, negligence and criminal cases. Prereq: sr st or R.N.
680 Nursing and Society. 3 cr. U/G.
Introduction to the nursing profession, its multifaceted role in society, and the abilities needed for professional nursing practice. Prereq: Admis to Nursing Direct Entry Master's Program.
681 Professional Role in Health Care Systems I. 2 cr. U/G.
Exploration and analysis of nursing leadership, care management, models of care, and fiscal and human resource allocation and management concepts in clinical practice. Prereq: Nurs 680(P).
682 Professional Role in Health Care Systems II. 2 cr. U/G.
Exploration and analysis of organizational environments, communication, and quality initiatives within interdisciplinary health care systems. Prereq: Nurs 681(P).
685 Clinical Reasoning. 5 cr. U/G.
Development and refinement of, and practice with, the clinical reasoning skills required for professional nursing practice. Prereq: Nurs 205(P), 211(P), 328(P), 653(P), 680(P).
686 Professional Nursing Practicum. 8 cr. U/G.
Intensive practicum experience providing nursing care to members of diverse populations across the health care continuum. Prereq: Nurs 326(P), 327(P), 681(P), 685(P).
687 Professional Nursing Practice Internship. 1 cr. U/G.
Intensive clinical practice experience in a selected area of nursing. Prereq: Nurs 686
This course information produced at 01:01 on 10/11/2008.
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