Siena Heights University
NUR 460
THE ART OF ETHICAL, CULTURAL, & SPIRITUAL NURSING PRACTICE
4
This course provides multidimensional perspectives as threaded into nurse-patient interactions. Based upon
Carper’s Four Patterns of Knowing (1978), and the American Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics, the course will
include moral theories; ethical principles and decision-making; spiritual caregiving, and personal values as
experienced in health care.
Prerequisite: NUR 380
Concurrent with NUR 480
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
NUR 480
LEADERSHIP AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS
4
This course provides analysis of leadership and management principles from the perspective as a change agent
in the healthcare environment. Conflict resolution, power and politics, prioritization abilities, and personal
leadership characteristics are explored. Systems theory, management of resources, health care economics, and
power and politics in health care are emphasized.
Prerequisite: NUR 380
Concurrent with NUR 460
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
PCM 301
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
3
This course offers a performance-based approach to communication in professional atmospheres. It incorporates
various media, technologies, and communication methods for a holistic, comprehensive introduction to
professional communication. Via these mediums, students will learn the skills and strategies necessary to
prepare and deliver clear and meaningful messages in oral and written form. Emphasis is placed on developing
excellent presentation skills, composing effective written materials, and utilizing a variety of communication
technology tools, which may include but are not limited to Twitter, Skype, and GoToMeeting for effective
communication in a professional setting.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
PCM 330
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The study of effective communication within and across a variety of cultures, including those within the United
States and throughout the world. Ethnocentrism, cultural perspectives, values and beliefs, language and
meaning, nonverbal communication and the relation of those topics to communication within the professional
sector will be examined along with other topics.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
3
PCM 340
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
3
This advanced presentation course develops the student’s ability to effectively prepare and deliver a variety of
informative and persuasive presentations made in professional settings. Major presentations will include
informative reports, proposals and conflict communication. Topics will include, but will not be limited to examining
audience analysis, how to handle questions and answers, the use of supporting materials and visual aids, and
the development of presentations.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Introductory Public Speaking Class
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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