This course focuses on pharmacology and nursing therapeutics by presenting a firm theoretical foundation and a practical approach to drug therapy applicable in many settings- the home, the clinic, the extended care facility, the office, the classroom, and the hospital. The course reviews general principles, theories, and facts about drugs and how they are given. Practical information is presented on how the nursing process is integrated with pharmacology, and general principles of action are discussed to facilitate the student's learning in the clinical environment.

The experience of mental health and illness addressed from selected theoretical perspectives and theories upon which the clinical practice of community mental health nursing is based and considered. Concurrent practicum: NURSING 398G. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I requirements.

The development of nursing knowledge and skills related to children and families during childbearing and childrearing experiences, including communication, teaching/learning, assessment, and management. Concurrent practicum: NURSING 398F. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level 1 requirements.

This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of maternal-newborn nursing care for families in the childbearing year. Both uncomplicated and high-risk pregnancy, birth, postpartum, lactation, and newborn care are discussed. Prereq: Successful completion of Level 1 Nursing courses.

Ethics and the role of the nurse are used as the contexts for the development of writing skills. The techniques of specific types of writing are learned through writing assignments, peer editing and instructor feedback.

Ethics and the role of the nurse are used as the contexts for the development of writing skills. The techniques of specific types of writing are learned through writing assignments, peer editing and instructor feedback.

Ethics and the role of the nurse are used as the contexts for the development of writing skills. The techniques of specific types of writing are learned through writing assignments, peer editing and instructor feedback.

Ethics and the role of the nurse are used as the contexts for the development of writing skills. The techniques of specific types of writing are learned through writing assignments, peer editing and instructor feedback.

Considers selected ethical, legal, and epidemiological issues of significance to nursing, in order to understand principles of health promotion of individuals within the community. Preparation for practice provided in relation to illness prevention and health maintenance or restoration using the nursing process. Concurrent with NURSING 315 and 398E. Prerequisite: upper division standing in major.

Students organize, interpret and document data using processes interviewing, physical exam, and clinical reasoning skills.