Nursing

This course introduces Biblical and Seventh-day Adventist principles of health and the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Oakwood University Department of Nursing. Taught from a critical thinking perspective, this writing intensive course will also include nursing history and trends, medical terminology, and an introduction to legal and ethical issues in healthcare and selected test-taking strategies; Needed for admission to the nursing program.

This elective course is intended to teach people simple remedies and treatments that can be used in the home. What constitutes simple remedies and treatments from the perspective of Ellen White and perspectives from health professionals with congruent views on these complementary health approaches are explored. The principles underlying the effects of the treatment methods are examined, and common symptoms and illnesses that respond to these treatments are covered. It is not expected that the information given in this course will take the place of the services of physicians or other health-care professionals.

This course introduces Biblical and Seventh-day Adventist principles of health and to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Oakwood University Department of Nursing. Taught from a critical thinking perspective, this writing intensive course will also include nursing history and trends, medical terminology, and an introduction to legal and ethical issues in health care and selected test-taking strategies; Needed for admission to the nursing program.

This course focuses on theories, concepts, and the appropriate technology related to health and health promotion, with emphasis on biblical and Seventh-day Adventist principles. It concentrates on factors that influence health and strategies that enhance the care of individuals and communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and a healthy environment. Basic knowledge related to environmental health will be incorporated (e.g., assessment and referral, advocacy, environmental justice, risk communication, legislation, and regulation).

This elective course is designed specifically to address students’ remediation needs. Critical thinking and test taking skills are emphasized. This course provides a systematic and comprehensive approach to test taking at a beginning level. A review of content from previous and current courses based on individual student needs will be incorporated. The course is designed to facilitate the student’s academic achievements. The student will be expected to practice and complete a variety of question types common to testing in the nursing discipline.

This course introduces the student to professional nursing skills used in basic health assessment and patient care procedures performed in a variety of healthcare settings across the lifespan. Patient-related developmental, psychosocial, and environmental factors that individualize nursing care are addressed. This course contains clinicals with didactics.

This course further develops professional nursing assessment and performance skills introduced in NU 210 Fundamentals and Skills, with an emphasis on appropriate technology for health promotion, protection, and restoration across the lifespan. Interpersonal and communication skills are emphasized. This course has 2 hours of lectures and 8 hours of lab. This course contains clinicals with didactics.

A study of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are emphasized in this course. A survey of selected drug classifications provides a beginning foundation for the use of pharmacologic agents across the lifespan and for administering medications to culturally diverse populations with commonly occurring diseases. There is a focus on safe medication administration and monitoring of therapeutic effects. Medication calculations using Dimensional Analysis and a study of medical terminology used in the calculations will be a major focus. 

This clinical course provides opportunities for the development of professional nursing skills with emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and beginning health assessment and nursing procedures in a variety of health care settings.

This course focuses on theories, concepts, and the appropriate technology related to health and health promotion, with emphasis on biblical and Seventh-day Adventist principles. It concentrates on factors that influence health and strategies that enhance the care of individuals and communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and a healthy environment. Basic knowledge related to environmental health is incorporated (e.g., assessment and referral, advocacy, environmental justice, risk communication, legislation, and regulation).

This course extends the core pharmacological principles presented in NU212 Pharmacology I. The course is a thorough study of selected drug categories that support the development of competency when managing common and complex drugs administered through more sophisticated routes. Students focus on interpreting effective communication in reports of drug action, rationale for use, common and/or life-threatening side effects, nursing implications, and client teaching issues for each major classification of drugs.

This course is designed to cover an introduction to ethical principles and ethical decision-making in clinical nursing practice. The course is organized in three parts: theories and concepts, nursing ethics across the lifespan, and special ethical issues. Emphasis is placed on values clarification, professional ethical responsibilities, and ethical humanistic nursing care. This study of nursing ethics provides the students with foundational knowledge about bioethics, ethics, and ethical reasoning to prepare them for analyzing ethical issues in the workplace. Opportunities are provided for students to explore, examine, and reflect on professional nursing practice and its relationship to ethical healthcare delivery from a Christian perspective using critical thinking skills. 

This course is the study of physiological changes that occur as a result of disease processes and functions of the body. Alterations, the mechanisms involved, and their manifestations as signs, symptoms, and physical and laboratory findings are examined to provide the common bond linking microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, and biochemistry to clinical practice. Non- nursing majors by permission of instructor. 

The course focuses on professional nursing principles for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for young, middle, and older adults. Contemporary health issues and concerns of these age groups are studied with emphasis on developmental stages, health promotion practices, the impact of illness, spiritual dimensions, and cultural diversity. Selected geriatric syndromes encountered across care settings are also addressed. A multi-sectoral approach is used to study socioeconomics and the ethical and legal issues that affect these adults. This course contains clinicals with didactics. 

This course addresses clinical reasoning and clinical judgment the nurse practices when promoting, maintaining, and restoring the optimum functioning of clients with neuropsychiatric disorders. It builds on concepts of the nursing process, behavior change, relationship development, and therapeutic communication skills learned in prior nursing courses. Emphasis is placed upon concepts including, but not limited to, emotions, stress, coping, addiction, violence, suicide, and safety. This course contains clinicals with didactics. 

This clinical course provides opportunities for the implementation of professional nursing care to facilitate health promotion, maintenance, and restoration for adult clients in a variety of settings, including mental health experiences.

This course is designed to introduce the student to principles and methods of research to be utilized in developing a nursing research project. The research process is introduced where basic skills for critiquing research literature are practiced. Utilizing research findings to incorporate them into practice are explored. Emphasis is placed on the ethical/legal principles of scientific research. 

This course addresses advanced clinical reasoning and clinical judgment the nurse uses when promoting, maintaining, and restoring health in young, middle, and older adults. Contemporary health issues and concerns of these age groups are studied with emphasis on selected concepts including, but not limited to, circulation, homeostasis, movement, perfusion, protection, and respiration. The impact of health promotion practices, developmental stages, illness, cultural diversity, and spirituality on patients/clients is addressed. Selected geriatric syndromes encountered across care settings are examined. This course contains clinicals with didactics. 

The associate degree and diploma nurse are oriented to the roles of the baccalaureate nurse through the exploration of professional issues. Students are introduced to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Bachelor of Science program at Oakwood University. Theoretical models are examined. This course provides a systematic and comprehensive approach to health assessment and decision-making. Campus laboratory experience is required.

This elective course provides the student with an opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge of issues in international nursing practice. The student may elect to participate in the didactic portion of the course only or may engage in an overseas experience during the summer.

This course addresses clinical judgment and clinical reasoning the nurse uses when promoting, maintaining, and restoring the optimum functioning of infants, children, adolescents, and their families. It builds on concepts of physiological adaptation, health promotion, and interpersonal communication skills learned in prior nursing courses. Health issues and nursing concerns of these age groups will be studied with emphasis on developmental stages, family processes, health promotion practices, and social, cultural, and spiritual influences. This course contains clinicals with didactics. 

This course analyzes the multifaceted role of the community health nurse in managing population health. Clinical reasoning and clinical judgment are practiced within community settings to advance the wellness potential of families, groups, and communities. Basic principles of the epidemiological process related to health promotion, i.e., primary, secondary, and tertiary disease prevention are emphasized. A key focus is on the involvement of the professional nurse in ethical issues, and health policy formulation with emphasis on vulnerable populations. This course contains clinicals with didactics. 

This course addresses clinical judgment and clinical reasoning the nurse uses when promoting, maintaining, and restoring optimum functioning of women during childbearing years, childbirth, and their newborns. It builds on concepts learned in prior nursing courses. It emphasizes physiological, environmental, cultural, behavioral, and spiritual factors and issues that influence the reproductive woman and childbearing. Issues and trends in women’s health are addressed as well as professional nursing interventions. This course contains clinicals with didactics.

This clinical course provides opportunities for the implementation of professional nursing care to facilitate health promotion, maintenance, restoration and leadership for older adults and their families in hospital and community-based settings.

Credit hours were increased from 3 to 5 following incorporation of NU414
This course focuses on professional nursing principles for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for older adults. Contemporary health issues and concerns of this age group are studied with emphasis on developmental changes, health promotion practices, the impact of illness, spiritual dimensions, and cultural diversity. A multi-sectoral approach is used to study socioeconomics and the ethical and legal issues that affect adult health.

This course addresses leadership as an essential aspect of the role of the professional registered nurse. Reflection on important concepts for the nurse manager is the focus. Concepts, included but not limited to, are self-care, emotional intelligence, leadership, vision, delegation, safety and legal variables, innovation, quality improvement, emergency preparedness, and case management. 

This clinical course provides opportunities to manage health care of individuals, families, groups, and communities requiring health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. The student will practice leadership skills in a variety of settings. The student will be expected to integrate knowledge from previous and current courses in the management of complex, leadership, and community nursing throughout the life span in leadership, community nursing and the management of complex nursing situations.

This course builds on the medical-surgical nursing concepts in prior nursing courses with emphasis on managing patients with critical complex disorders. Clinical reasoning and clinical judgment are demonstrated. Illness involving but not limited to perfusion, clotting, acid-base, fluid and electrolytes, and oxygenation/gas exchange are addressed in the care and management of these patients including the management of geriatric syndromes. 

This course is designed to prepare students for the departmental exit examination and the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It reviews concepts learned throughout the nursing program and evaluates comprehensive learning using computerized standardized tests and an e-portfolio measuring the End of Program Student Learning Outcomes.

This senior course allows students an opportunity to select a preferred area of nursing practice for focused theoretical learning and clinical experience. The student, in consultation with the course advisor, plans the course activities. This sentence is no longer required. This course is an elective.

This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to be actively engaged in faculty research projects. The focus of the project centers on health promotion and disease prevention. Priority will be given to research protocols aiming to reduce disparities in underserved populations. As the unique mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church includes promoting the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities, one or more of the Biblical principles of health is integrated into the research project. Permission of Instructor.

This capstone course provides opportunities for practicing clinical reasoning and clinical judgment with appropriate autonomy when managing the health care of individuals with complex/critical care needs across the lifespan. It builds on knowledge gained from previous nursing courses allowing for the application of theories and concepts associated with nursing leadership, nursing research, and management of care. This course contains clinicals with didactics.