Siena Heights University
NUR 450
COMMUNITY, POPULATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH CARE
4
Provides a multifocal nursing approach to environmental effects upon groups, communities and populations.
Introduces epidemiological, genetic, and economic concepts and models. A special focus will include global
health and vulnerable populations. Clinical experiences will occur in a variety of clinics, schools, health centers,
and community settings.
Prerequisite: NUR 341, NUR 348, NUR 350 and NUR 360
Concurrent with NUR 385, NUR 445 and NUR 458
Nursing fee: See Course Schedule for Amount
Course is offered: FA Every Year
NUR 456
NURSING CARE OF CHILDBEARING FAMILIES
4
Nursing care of the childbearing woman is the main focus of the course. Normal reproductive health is explored
for both men and women. Women’s health during pregnancy; normal labor and delivery, and health of infant and
mother are identified. Abnormal genetic and mother/baby issues are discussed. Health promotion and illness
interventions are applied in care of the family.
Prerequisite: NUR 341, NUR 348, NUR 350, and NUR 360
Concurrent with NUR 385, NUR 445, NUR 450 and NUR 458
Nursing fee: See Course Schedule for Amount
Course is offered: FA Every Year
NUR 458
PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND ILLNESS
4
Learning focuses upon healthy growth and development of children and adolescents. Normal childhood
diseases, both acute and chronic, are identified. Nursing care is emphasized with special application of age
appropriate interventions in various settings. Promotion of health and prevention of disease is applied across age
groups.
Prerequisite: NUR 341, NUR 348, NUR 350, and NUR 360
Concurrent with NUR 385, NUR 445, NUR 450 and NUR 456
Nursing fee: See Course Schedule for Amount
Course is offered: FA Every Year
NUR 465
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING
4
Provides knowledge and characteristics of leaders, both in self-reflection and experientially with nurse leaders.
Didactic content includes philosophy of leadership and management in nursing; quality improvement; case
management, and restructuring in health care. Concepts, principles, and theories of leadership and organizations
will be defined. Budgeting, finance, and human resource management in nursing is explored. Evaluation of self as
a leader will be included.
Prerequisite: NUR 385, NUR 445, NUR 450, NUR 456 and NUR 458
Concurrent with NUR 475, NUR 470 NUR 485 and LAS 441
Nursing fee: See Course Schedule for Amount
Course is offered: WI Every Year
NUR 470
NURSING CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
3
Emphasis is placed on application of complex pathophysiology and advanced technological and holistic nursing
health care therapeutics. Examines the integration of physiological and psychosocial modes in care of the
complex patient. Focuses the role of the nurse as partner in the health care team. Includes ethical, spiritual, and
life span aspects in providing and evaluating care for patients and families in crisis.
Prerequisite: NUR 385, NUR 445, NUR 450, NUR 456, and NUR 458
Concurrent with NUR 465, NUR 475, NUR 485 and LAS 441
Nursing fee: See Course Schedule for Amount
Course is offered: WI Every Year
NUR 475
NURSING PRACTICUM
4
Individualized experience with a nurse preceptor in a chosen health care setting. A total of 120 clinical hours will
be expected of the student, in conjunction with the assigned preceptor. Focuses on the analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation of therapeutic interventions, decision-making, and role development in professional nursing practice.
Emphasis in the clinical setting is placed on the integration of nursing knowledge.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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