| |
Music |
| |
-
MUSC 420 - Methods and Materials in Music Therapy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MUSC 112 and upper-level standing as a music therapy major.
Investigates existing methods and resource materials in music therapy and covers practices and techniques of the 4 music therapy methods, recreative, composition, improvisation, and receptive methods and their application to a wide variety of disability areas.
|
| |
-
MUSC 421 - Guitar History and Literature Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MUSC 321 and MUSC 322 .
A study of guitar history and literature from the Renaissance to the present will include such topics as notation, performance practices, instrumental development and social contexts.
|
| |
-
MUSC 422 - Guitar History and Literature Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MUSC 321 and MUSC 322 .
A study of guitar history and literature from the Renaissance to the present will include such topics as notation, performance practices, instrumental development and social contexts.
|
| |
-
MUSC 428 - Computer Music Forum Credits: (1-2)
Instructional Method: Two hours (1) or four hours (2) presentations and discussion.
Prerequisites: MUSC 128 .
Intensive work on individual projects in computer music and related research, with class discussion of these and of current developments in the field. Graduate credit requires work at advanced levels.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 433 - Advanced Jazz Combo Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two Hours Rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Performance of advanced jazz literature for a jazz combo. Emphasis on composition/arranging, improvisation, development of repertory of jazz tunes for performance. Present concerts and programs throughout the year on and off campus.
|
| |
-
MUSC 434 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition. Exposure, learning and performance of traditional and contemporary styles of music for the jazz ensemble.
Presents formal and/or informal programs throughout the year on and off campus.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit. Open to all students for audition. A maximum of one credit may be used to meet the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
|
| |
-
MUSC 435 - Percussion Ensemble Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Performance of contemporary percussion/marimba ensemble literature. Presents programs throughout the year on and off campus.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit. Open to all students by audition each semester. A maximum of one credit may be used to meet the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
|
| |
-
MUSC 436 - Guitar Ensemble Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition.
The Guitar Ensemble offers training in sight reading and chamber music performance skills for guitarists. Performs both on and off campus, and is open to all students by audition, each semester.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit. A maximum of four credits may be used to meet the large ensemble requirement for majors.
|
| |
-
MUSC 437 - Digital Ensemble Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: MUSC 128 or equivalent.
Existing and original music is prepared for public performance using electronic sound sources in a chamber ensemble setting.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 445 - Guitar Pedagogy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Guitar instructional principles, procedures, materials and their applications will be studied. This course will investigate both historical and current theories and practice.
|
| |
-
MUSC 446 - Methods and Practicum for Primary Music Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: MUSC 161 :MUSC 162 , MUSC 353 and concentration in Music Education.
Study of children’s musical mental, physical, behavioral, emotional, and social growth characteristics from age birth – 9 and development of appropriate curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching Grade PreK–Grade 3 general music.
Note(s): Hours of observation/participation in public school general music classes are required.
|
| |
-
MUSC 447 - Methods and Practicum for Intermediate Music Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: MUSC 161 , MUSC 162 , MUSC 353 , MUSC 446 and concentration in Music Education.
Study of children’s musical mental, physical, behavioral, emotional, and social growth characteristics from age 10 to age 14 and development of appropriate curriculum, methods, and materials for teaching Grade 4–Grade 8.
Note(s): Hours of observation/participation in public school general music classes are required.
|
| |
-
MUSC 449 - Piano Pedagogy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration, laboratory.
Prerequisites: Level 4 proficiency in piano.
Survey of piano teaching materials, methods and approaches, with emphasis on elementary through intermediate level students; practical demonstration and application of material; observation of teaching and supervised student teaching.
|
| |
-
MUSC 450 - Chamber Music Ensemble Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Rehearsal and performance of chamber music literature from duo sonatas to chamber works for strings, winds, mixed strings and winds with or without piano.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 452 - Upper Field Studies I Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 166 , MUSC 174 , MUSC 186 , and MUSC 303 and a grade of pass on the music therapy qualifying exam.
This practicum course will occur in a variety of settings both on and off campus to prepare students for clinical practice with a variety of clients using music therapy techniques. This will be met through directly-supervised clinical experiences and supervision from a professional music therapist. Students will be required to obtain a total of 25, on-site clinical hours each semester. Students will display greater independence with session planning and session implementation.
|
| |
-
MUSC 454 - Upper Field Studies II Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 166 , MUSC 174 , MUSC 186 , and MUSC 303 and a grade of pass on the music therapy qualifying exam.
This practicum course will occur in a variety of settings both on and off campus to prepare students for clinical practice with a variety of clients using music therapy techniques. This will be met through directly-supervised clinical experiences and supervision from a professional music therapist. Students will be required to obtain a total of 25, on-site clinical hours each semester. Students will display greater independence with session planning and session implementation.
|
| |
-
MUSC 455 - Madrigal Singers Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Performs primarily a capella literature from the Renaissance through the 20th century.
Note(s): A high degree of personal musicianship, discipline and vocal ability is required. A maximum of four credits may be used to meet the large ensemble requirements for music majors. May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 456 - Radford Singers Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Four hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Performs a wide variety of choral music from all historical periods. A high degree of personal musicianship, discipline and vocal ability is required. Participates in concerts, tours and other activities both on and off campus.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 457 - Opera Workshop Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours rehearsal.
Prerequisites: Audition.
Study and preparation of vocal roles and ensembles to produce an opera and/or opera excerpts. Presents programs on and off campus throughout the year with two evenings of a fully staged performance in the spring. A maximum of two credits may be used to meet the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 458 - Accompanying Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two hours lab/coaching.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Accompanying of instrumentalists and vocalists in rehearsals and public performances. Music Education students spend at least four hours as an accompanist for a school choral ensemble during final required semester.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 459 - Methods and Practicum for Performing Ensembles Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Music Teacher Education program.
A study of techniques for planning, teaching, and managing successful school performing ensembles. At least 15 hours observation/participation in schools are required.
|
| |
-
MUSC 462 - Student Teaching in Music K-12 Credits: (12)
Prerequisites: Admittance into the Teacher Education Program.
Clinical experience on one or more grade levels appropriate to music certification in Virginia; begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom. Special seminars regularly scheduled to enhance the professional development of the student.
Note(s): Pass/Fail. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking MUSC 462.
|
| |
-
MUSC 470 - Fourth Year Applied Music Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One-half hour (one credit) or one-hour private lesson (two or three credits). Three credits available to performance majors only.
Prerequisites: Completion of MUSC 372 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: MUSC 101
Upper level applied music instruction for students who have met their major requirements in applied music.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit.
|
| |
-
MUSC 471 - Fourth Year Applied Music Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One half (one credit) or one-hour private lesson (two or three credits). Three credits available to performance majors only.
Prerequisites: Completion of MUSC 372 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: MUSC 101
|
| |
-
MUSC 472 - Fourth Year Applied Music Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: One half (one credit) or one-hour private lesson (two or three credits). Three credits available to performance majors only.
Prerequisites: Completion of MUSC 471 with a grade of “C” or better.
Corequisites: MUSC 101
|
| |
|
| |
-
MUSC 478 - International Intersections of Diversity and Music Therapy Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture
Prerequisites: MUSC 184 , MUSC 222 , and MUSC 226 , Music Therapy major with upper level standing, or by permission of instructor.
Designed to build upon the foundations within Context-oriented Thinking as well as make connections from other courses in the curriculum. This course will focus on international perspectives of music therapy and the globalization of the profession. Students will learn about international music therapy practices by integrating concepts such as culture, ethnicity, acculturation, identity development, and social justice. Future goals for this course will be to have international field experiences allowing students to experience music therapy practices as they unfold amongst international populations that reside in the New River Valley and globally.
|
| |
-
MUSC 480 - Special Topics in Music Credits: 1-3
Instructional Method: One to three hours lecture
Prerequisites: Music Major Status
This course will allow music faculty to offer courses on contemporary or specialized topics in music.
Note(s): Course may be repeated for credit on a different topic.
|
| |
-
MUSC 485 - Psychology of Music Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
The role and function of music in human existence with a focus on the objective and scientific components of sound and music with their subsequent physiological, psychological, intellectual/cognitive, and social effects.
Note(s): Required of all music therapy students and open to students in other curricula.
|
| |
-
MUSC 486 - Psychology of Music II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Structured to establish an understanding of research methods for music therapy and music education. The remaining topics to be discussed include measurement and evaluation in music, learning theory and creativity.
Note(s): Required for all music therapy students and open to students in other curricula.
|
| |
-
MUSC 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in music.
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in music, a student must conduct research and write a thesis based on the research. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
|
| |
-
MUSC 492 - Computer Music Project Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: MUSC 128 ; MUSC 212 ; MUSC 227 .
After substantial inquiry into a major topic area of computer music, such as multimedia performance, sound synthesis, psycho acoustics or existing electronic music repertoire, a written document or public performance is prepared.
|
| |
-
MUSC 493 - Internship in Music Therapy Credits: (1-12)
Prerequisites: Completion of all undergraduate course requirements in music therapy, upper level standing as a Music Therapy major and permission of instructor.
Six-month internship in an approved facility under a board-certified therapist.
|
| |
-
MUSC 494 - Internship in Music Business Credits: (3-6)
Prerequisites: Completion of all undergraduate music business courses with a grade of “C” or better and permission of instructor.
Six weeks full-time work (3 credit hours) up to eight weeks full-time work (6 credit hours) in the management aspects of a business related to music chosen by the student and approved by the advisor and department chairperson.
|
| |
-
MUSC 495 - Seminar in Music History and Literature Credits: (2-3)
Instructional Method: Two-three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: MUSC 321 and MUSC 322 .
Specialized topic course. Study of advanced music history or literature.
Note(s): May be taken again for credit with different topics.
|
| |
-
MUSC 497 - Undergraduate Recital Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: (Half recital - one credit. Full recital - two or three credits.)
Prerequisites: Level six proficiency in Applied Music or Composition and permission of instructor for a full recital. Level three proficiency in Applied Music or Composition and permission of instructor for a half recital.
Formal public performance. Three credits available to performance level students only. This course may serve as the final honors project in music. A minimum grade of “B” must be earned in order to receive credit toward completion of the Honors Academy requirements.
|
| |
|
| |
-
MUSC 499 - Undergraduate Thesis Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 322 and MUSC 498 .
Grade of “B” must be earned in order to receive credit toward completion of the Honors Academy requirements.
Note(s): For a description of graduate courses, please consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
|
Nursing |
| |
-
NURS 300 - Pharmacology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students are provided with a foundation in basic pharmacological principles. Students focus on how the knowledge base and nursing process are applied to safely administer and monitor the effects of drugs in patient care across the lifespan.
|
| |
-
NURS 301 - Dosage Calculations Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: MATH 137 .
This course reviews basic mathematics used by nurses for dosage calculation of medications and solutions. It focuses on calculating medication dosages (oral and parenteral), intravenous fluid flow rates and infusion time, and preparation of solutions. Students learn how to interpret medication orders and drug labels.
|
| |
-
NURS 302 - Strategies for Success Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the post-licensure track RN-BSN program.
Provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for successful learning and engagement in the RN-BSN program at Radford University culminating in a baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
|
| |
-
NURS 303 - Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 334 .
Students are introduced to the curriculum framework and foundational concepts for practice as a generalist in the nursing profession. The student explores the roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care. The nursing process is introduced as the model for critical thinking in evidence-based practice. The student considers the impact of nursing history, nursing theory, professional values, and human diversity on practice. The student develops therapeutic communication, interviewing, and documentation skills.
|
| |
-
NURS 305 - Professional Nursing Skills I Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 303 , NURS 340 .
Students develop the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective nursing skills necessary to practice safely and competently across the lifespan. Students are provided the theoretical basis for professional nursing skills and the course is offered in an integrated lecture/skills practice format.
|
| |
-
NURS 308 - Professional Nursing Skills II Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; one hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: NURS 326 .
This course develops the advanced psychomotor, cognitive, and affective nursing skills necessary to practice safely and competently across the lifespan in diverse healthcare settings. This course provides students with the theoretical basis for professional nursing skills and is offered in an integrated lecture / skills practice format.
|
| |
-
NURS 314 - Nursing Process Psychiatric/Mental Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 303 , NURS 340 .
Corequisites: NURS 328C .
Explores the generalist nursing roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care as they relate to the promotion of mental health along the mental health mental illness continuum across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on nursing strategies that promote physical and mental health and safe, quality patient-centered care.
|
| |
-
NURS 316 - Nursing Process in Gerontology TBSN Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 303 , NURS 340 .
Corequisites: NURS 328C .
Students explore the generalist nursing roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care as they relate to the care of older adult clients. Emphasis is placed on nursing strategies that promote wellness in older adults, patient engagement, and safe, quality patient-centered care along the aging continuum.
|
| |
-
NURS 317 - Nursing Process in Gerontology ABSN Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 303 and NURS 340 .
Corequisites: NURS 328C or NURS 358C .
Students explore the generalist nursing roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care as they relate to the care of older adult clients. Emphasis is placed on nursing strategies that promote wellness in older adults, patient engagement, and safe, quality patient-centered care along the aging continuum.
|
| |
-
NURS 320 - Informatics & Technology in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Students investigate the use of computer applications in the healthcare environment, particularly in the area of clinical practice, education, and research. The use of computer technology in communication and networking is also explored.
|
| |
-
NURS 321 - Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 .
Major pathophysiologic concepts are explored. Theories relating etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations are used to study common disease processes. Concepts from anatomy and physiology provide the foundation for exploring human dysfunction. Concepts learned in this course are basic to the health professions. This course is open to all students.
|
| |
-
NURS 326 - Nursing Process Applications TBSN I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 303 , NURS 340 .
Corequisites: NURS 328C .
This course develops the knowledge base needed to provide patient-centered care. Concepts of illness, disease management and pharmacology are integrated. The students apply the nursing process to clients with selected alterations in adaptive and regulatory mechanisms.
|
| |
-
NURS 327 - Nursing Process Applications TBSN II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 326 .
Corequisites: NURS 308 , NURS 338C .
Students investigate the use of computer applications in the healthcare environment, particularly in the area of clinical practice, education, and research. The use of computer technology in communication and networking is also explored.
|
| |
-
NURS 328C - Clinical Practicum TBSN I Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 303 , NURS 340 .
Corequisites: NURS 326 .
During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the first in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the novice level of clinical performance.
|
| |
-
NURS 330 - Foundations for Professional Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; Registered Nurse students.
The objectives and content of this Level One Course are derived from the School of Nursing’s philosophy and conceptual framework and facilitate achievement of the School’s program objectives, as well as the essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN). Additionally, the major topics and skills covered in this course are common to most foundational and professional texts. Current research and advancement in nursing theory and clinical practice also determine course content.
Note(s): RN to BSN course.
|
| |
-
NURS 331 - Nursing Process for Families with Children Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 326 .
Corequisites: NURS 338C .
Students focus on maternal-newborn care and on the care of children from infancy through adolescence. Conception, pregnancy, fetal development, childbirth, and postpartum care are addressed. Emphasis is placed on nursing care of families, child growth and development from conception through adolescence, and common recurring pediatric illnesses. Nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease will be included.
|
| |
-
NURS 332 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the post-licensure track RN-BSN program.
Focuses upon the theoretical foundation of nursing practice and how it is applied in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
|
| |
-
NURS 334 - Nursing Process for the Childbearing Family Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 326 or NURS 354 .
Corequisites: NURS 328C or NURS 369C .
Students focus on maternal-newborn care. Conception, pregnancy, fetal development, childbirth, and postpartum care are addressed. Emphasis is placed on nursing care of families and growth and development from conception through the newborn period. Nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease will be included.
|
| |
-
NURS 335 - RN Transition I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; Registered Nurse students.
The objectives and content of this course are derived from the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the School of Nursing’s philosophy and conceptual framework to facilitate the achievement of the program objectives. The course integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment for the experienced Registered Nurse as follows: (1) focuses on pathophysiology throughout the lifespan providing the student with a scientific knowledge base applicable to clinical practice (2) emphasizes the relationship of drugs and their effects on humans, and (3) focuses on the use of health assessment skills with clients throughout the lifespan providing the student with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to perform a systematic health assessment.
Note(s): RN to BSN course.
|
| |
-
NURS 336 - Nursing Process for Children Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 326 or NURS 354 .
Corequisites: NURS 338C or NURS 369C .
Students focus on care of children from infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on nursing care of families, child growth and development from infancy through adolescence, and common recurring pediatric illnesses. Nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease will be included.
|
| |
-
NURS 338C - Clinical Practicum TBSN II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 328C .
Corequisites: NURS 327 .
During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the second in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the assisted level of clinical performance.
|
| |
-
NURS 340 - Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
Focuses on the use of health assessment skills required to perform a systematic health assessment.
|
| |
-
NURS 341 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 310 & BIOL 311 (BIOL 311 can be concurrent); or BIOL 322 .
Designed to help develop comprehensive, integrative skills in using and understanding medical terminology utilized in healthcare settings, medical literature, and in healthcare data analysis.
|
| |
-
NURS 345 - Foundations of Nursing Practice Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours clinical lab.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
Focuses on the foundational skills necessary for successful community based nursing practice.
|
| |
-
NURS 351 - Professional Nursing Skills for ABSN Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Students develop psychomotor, cognitive, and effective nursing skills and the theoretical basis necessary to practice safely and competently across the lifespan. This course is presented in an integrated lecture/skills practice format.
|
| |
-
NURS 352 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
Development of nursing knowledge and skill for mental health promotion, protection, and restoration.
|
| |
-
NURS 354 - Nursing Process Applications for ABSN I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 351 .
Students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide quality patient-centered care. Concepts of health, illness, and disease management are integrated. In the role of provider of care, the student applies the nursing process to clients with selected alterations in adaptive and regulatory mechanisms.
|
| |
-
NURS 358C - Clinical Practice for ABSN I Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 300 .
Corequisites: NURS 354 .
During this practicum, students participate in clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. Students reach the novice level of clinical performance.
|
| |
-
NURS 361 - Nursing Process Application ABSN II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 354, NURS 358C.
Corequisites: NURS 369C.
Students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide acute, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Students apply the nursing process in increasingly complex situations, integrating concepts of illness, disease management, and health promotion. Emphasis is on the roles of designer/manager/coordinator of care and interprofessional collaborator.
|
| |
-
NURS 362 - Nursing Research Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 340 , NURS 345 , NURS 352 , NURS 368 , or permission of instructor.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the research process including problem statements, review of literature, methodology, design, sampling, data collection, and interpretation of findings. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of data-based publications and presentations.
|
| |
-
NURS 364 - Nursing of the Adult I Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture, six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: NURS 340 , NURS 345 , NURS 352 , and NURS 368 .
Develops the student’s theoretical knowledge of holistic nursing care of the adult. Practicum provides opportunity to promote, protect, and restore health of acutely and chronically ill adults through application of theoretical knowledge in a variety of settings.
|
| |
-
NURS 365 - Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN program, STAT 130 or STAT 200 , NURS 302 , and NURS 332 .
Provides a comprehensive overview of the research process including problem statements, review of literature, methodology, design, sampling, data collection, and interpretation of findings. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of data-based publications and presentations. This course emphasizes models of Evidence-Based Practice and the knowledge and skills necessary for the critical evaluations of hierarchies of evidence and change theory which are critical for the evaluation of data based publications and presentations.
|
| |
-
NURS 366 - Nursing of Childbearing Family Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: NURS 340 , NURS 345 , NURS 352 , and NURS 368 .
In-depth consideration of the childbearing phase of the lifecycle with application of theory through nursing care of clients and their families related to childbearing in a variety of health care venues or in the community.
|
| |
-
NURS 368 - Nursing Pharmacology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to nursing program.
Emphasis is placed on medication administration mathematics and the relationship of drugs and their effects on humans.
|
| |
-
NURS 369 - Nursing Pharmacology II Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 340 , NURS 342 , NURS 343 , NURS 352 and NURS 368 .
This course is a continuation of NURS 368 . Emphasis is placed on continuing to advance knowledge and understanding of the relationship of drugs and their effects on humans with complex problems.
|
| |
-
NURS 369C - Clinical Practicum for ABSN II Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 354, NURS 358C.
Corequisites: NURS 361 .
During this practicum, students participate in clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. Students reach the supervised level of clinical performance.
|
| |
-
NURS 380 - Holistic Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into the RN-BSN program and NURS 302 .
Fosters an environment for the nursing student to implement Evidence-Based Practice, nursing theory, and holistic core values/principles into their professional practice.
|
| |
-
NURS 410 - Research Applications in Healthcare Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 200 .
Students are introduced to the role of research in the delivery of healthcare. The scientific method and research process are examined. The students evaluate and discuss research designs, sampling designs, data collection methods, and data analysis.
|
| |
-
NURS 412 - Professional Nursing Practice Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 361 or NURS 426 .
Students validate achievement of program outcomes and readiness for entry-level generalist nursing practice. The students demonstrate clinical reasoning within the context of patient-centered care. Students integrate current evidence-based concepts from nursing science, humanities, social and natural sciences, and apply them in a case-study based capstone paper. Students develop strategies related to preparation for professional licensure examination and demonstrate readiness via standardized remediation and testing.
|
| |
-
NURS 421 - Promoting Health in the Community Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 327 or NURS 361 .
Provides a foundation for health education, health promotion, and nursing practice in community health. Topics include health promotion, environmental health, epidemiology, care of family as client, care of community as client, care of vulnerable populations, contemporary problems in community health nursing, genetic and genomic factors affecting health of individuals and families, and settings for community health nursing practice. Students apply concepts of cultural competence, health promotion, and health education to population health.
|
| |
-
NURS 423 - Community and Population Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 327 or NURS 361 .
Provides a foundation for health education, health promotion, and nursing practice in community health. Topics include health promotion, environmental health, epidemiology, care of family as client, care of community as client, care of vulnerable populations, contemporary problems in community health nursing, genetic and genomic factors affecting health of individuals and families, and settings for community health nursing practice. Students apply concepts of cultural competence, health promotion, and health education to population health.
|
| |
-
NURS 426 - Nursing Process Applications TBSN III Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 327 .
Corequisites: NURS 429C .
Develops the knowledge base needed to provide patient-centered care to include acute intervention, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Students apply the nursing process in increasingly complex situations. Concepts of illness, disease management and pharmacology are integrated.
|
| |
-
NURS 427 - Nursing Process Applications TBSN IV Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 426 .
Corequisites: NURS 438C .
This course develops the knowledge base needed to provide patient-centered care in high acuity settings. Students apply the nursing process to clients in complex healthcare situations. Concepts of illness, disease management, and pharmacology are integrated.
|
| |
-
NURS 429C - Clinical Practice TBSN III Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 327 , NURS 338C .
Corequisites: NURS 426 .
During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the third in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the supervised level of clinical performance.
|
| |
-
NURS 435 - RN Transition Course II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, NURS 330 , NURS 335 ; Registered Nurse students.
Focuses on application of the nursing process to provide in-depth nursing care for clients and their families. This course promotes the development of the student’s ability to apply theoretical knowledge to promote, protect, and restore health across the lifespan.
Note(s): RN to BSN course.
|
| |
-
NURS 438C - Clinical Practicum IV Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: NURS 426 .
Corequisites: NURS 427 .
During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the capstone (final) course in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the self-directed level of clinical performance.
|
| |
-
NURS 441 - Gerontological Nursing - Post-Licensure Track Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the post-licensure, RN-to-BSN program.
Focuses on the aging process to include biological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual components with clinical applications in the provision of care to older adult clients in a variety of settings, such as the community, assisted living facilities, acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
|
| |
-
NURS 443 - Nursing of Children Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: NURS 362 , NURS 364 , NURS 366 , NURS 368 , NURS 369 .
Focuses on normal growth and development, and evidence based nursing interventions appropriate for managing the acute and chronic care and the promotion of health for children in a variety of settings.
|
| |
-
NURS 444 - Gerontological Nursing Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: NURS 362 , NURS 364 , NURS 368 , NURS 369 .
Focuses on the aging process to include biological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual components with clinical applications in the provision of care to older adult clients in a variety of settings, such as the community, assisted living facilities, acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
|
| |
-
NURS 445 - Quality and Safety in Nursing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Strategies and methods to improve health outcomes are explored. Students will examine the role of teamwork and communication to improve patient safety within the health care environment. National standards and initiatives will be foundational to the course.
|
| |
-
NURS 448 - Nursing of the Adult II Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: NURS 362 , NURS 364 , NURS 366 , NURS 368 , NURS 369 .
Focuses on nursing care for adult clients with complex health problems incorporating clinical experiences in a variety of community settings. Previously gained knowledge as well as new knowledge is emphasized to promote the acutely ill client’s holistic health. Theoretical knowledge and clinical application facilitate transition from student to professional nurse.
|
| |
-
NURS 449 - Nursing Management and Leadership Post-Licensure Track Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three lecture hours.
Prerequisites: Admission to the post-licensure, RN-BSN program.
Focuses on leadership style, management and leadership theories, change, quality management, fiscal and economic issues, personnel management, legal and ethical issues, healthcare organizations and policy, professionalism, political action, and career development.
|
| |
-
NURS 450 - Current Issues in Nursing Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing or permission of instructor.
Explores current problems in nursing, health care and health care delivery. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
|
| |
-
NURS 451 - Community Health Nursing Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; six hours practicum.
Prerequisites: NURS 443 , NURS 444 and NURS 448 .
Focuses on client/environment interactions incorporating clinical experiences with diverse populations in a variety of community settings and with individuals, families, aggregates, and communities.
Note(s): When NURS 451 is offered in the summer, it is open to RN-BSN students only.
|
| |
-
NURS 452 - Introduction to US Healthcare Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 105 or permission from instructor.
Explores current topics in health care, health care delivery models, ethical, legal, regulatory and compliance issues. This course will also cover the quality and outcome measures that are essential in the healthcare industry. The objectives and content of this course are derived from the School of Nursing’s philosophy and conceptual framework, which facilitates achievement of the School’s program objectives as well as the essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN).
|
| |
-
NURS 453 - Leadership in Nursing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 443 , NURS 444 , NURS 448 .
Corequisites: NURS 454 .
Focuses on the major leadership and professional development skills necessary for professional practice, including leadership style, management and leadership theories, change, quality management, fiscal and economic issues, personnel management, legal and ethical issues, healthcare organizations and policy, professionalism, personal nursing philosophy, political action, career development, and historical influences on nursing today.
|
| |
-
NURS 454 - Clinical Nursing Practicum Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four credit hours: 12 hours practicum per week.
Prerequisites: NURS 443 , NURS 444 , NURS 448 .
Corequisites: NURS 451 and NURS 453 .
Provides students with the opportunity to synthesize theoretical concepts, current research, and nursing practice skills in a selected clinical setting. Professional roles are applied through structured clinical learning experiences, and learning is facilitated through a selected clinical role model serving as preceptor to the student.
|
| |
-
NURS 455 - Introduction to Flight Nursing Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Focuses on the theoretical knowledge of nursing care of adults and children with complex illnesses involved in air transport, including immediate stabilization and transport of the emergent patient utilizing a team approach.
|
| |
-
NURS 456 - Community Health Nursing – Post-licensure track Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours practicum.
Prerequisites: Admission to the post-licensure track, RN-BSN program.
Focuses on client/environment interactions incorporating clinical experiences with diverse populations in a variety of community settings and with individuals, families, aggregates, and communities.
|
| |
-
NURS 457 - Transition to Licensure Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Level I, II, & III nursing courses
This level IV course focuses on the student’s theoretical and clinical practice knowledge in preparation for the initial professional nursing role and successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) test for registered nursing (RN) licensure.
The objectives and content of this Level IV Course are derived from the School of Nursing’s philosophy and conceptual framework, as well as the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN, 2008), and facilitate achievement of the School’s program objectives. These represent areas covered on standardized achievement examinations and the NCLEX-RN Test Plan. Current research and advances in theory and clinical practice also determine content.
|
| |
-
NURS 461 - Nursing Process Applications ABSN III Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 369C .
Corequisites: NURS 477C .
Students continue the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide acute, ambulatory, and home care for selected health problems. Students apply the nursing process, integrating concepts of illness and disease management, and health promotion. The roles of the provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and interprofessional collaborator in complex nursing situations are emphasized.
|
| |
-
NURS 470 - Professional Role Transitions Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NURS 332 and NURS 365 .
The culmination of the RN-BSN coursework at Radford University with reflection of student professional and academic growth through a final project and professional portfolio. The student will build on content from previous courses on Nursing theory, research, and leadership to identify an area of personal interest for practice or research, define a project, see the project through to completion, and write a scholarly paper describing the conclusions from the project. The students will also build a portfolio based on professional and academic experiences and future goals.
|
| |
Page: 1 <- Back 10 … 10
| 11
| 12
| 13
| 14
| 15
| 16
| 17
| 18
| 19
| 20
-> 21 |
Print this Page