Otterbein College (Nursing Program)

The Otterbein Nursing Programs prepare professional nurses who apply the nursing process with in a framework of caring to maximize the health potential of clients.

The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The nursing major in the baccalaureate program is based on a liberal arts education that is progressively developed throughout the program. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program prepares beginning professional nurses and provides a firm foundation for graduate study.

The graduate program leads to a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The graduate program provides the baccalaureate nurse with an opportunity to synthesize knowledge and develop skills for advanced nursing practice, teaching, management, and research. The graduate curriculum enables students to build on the undergraduate curriculum, and to expand on the major baccalaureate program concepts of person, society, health and nursing.

PHILOSOPHY

At Otterbein College, the faculty of the Nursing Program believe in a concomitant relationship between liberal arts and professional education. This is congruent with the mission of the College that states: "Otterbein is a private, church-related four-year co-educational college that sponsors traditional and continuing education programs of liberal arts and professional education at Baccalaureate and Master's levels. Our commitment is to the liberal arts as the broad base of all learning."

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Nursing Program Courses

BASIC PHARMACOLOGY
Classes will focus on the pharmacodynamics and clinical uses of various classes of drugs in the health care setting, including drugs used for hypertension, infection, cancer, pain and diseases of the cardiac, renal, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal and central nervous system.

NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN
Study of the chemistry, digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Discusses role of vitamins/minerals within the body. Examines nutritional needs through the life span and the role of nutrition in health maintenance and promotion.

FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION/ MAINTENANCE
An introduction to the theoretical foundations of nursing and concepts of health promotion/maintenance, caring, communication and the nursing process. Development of basic health assessment, interviewing and caring skills.

HEALTH PROMOTION/RESTORATION OF THE ADULT
An introduction to the concepts of health promotion/restoration for adults. Exploration of other concepts such as culture, spirituality, ethical decision making, and leadership. Application of the nursing process with adult clients experiencing selective health alterations of the protective, nutrition/elimination, sensorimotor, gas transport/exchange, and rest/comfort processes of the body.

HEALTH PROMOTION/RESTORATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY
Examination of the health and changing roles of the individual members of the childbearing family. Application of the nursing process with families in all phases of childbearing, including healthy families and families at risk.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING
An introduction of the nursing program philosophy and curriculum for R.N. students. Some concepts for study include human caring, theoretical foundations of nursing, the role of the professional nurse, small group process in a peer group setting, teaching/learning process, nursing process, and research (For R.N. students only).

NURSING RESEARCH
An introduction to research in nursing. Includes analyzing research in nursing and health related fields. Examination of research methodologies and techniques used in nursing research. Critical analysis of the literature related to a nursing practice problem.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE ADULT AND FAMILY
Application of the concepts of health promotion, maintenance and restoration to the adult client. Expands on the concepts introduced in earlier clinical courses and provides the opportunity to apply these concepts in a variety of acute care settings with a culturally diverse population. Students will use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation with adults within the family.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT/PROMOTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL
Development of assessment skills to determine the health of the adult individual. Examination of lifestyles and culture that influence the health of individuals and application of developmental theories across the lifespan. Examination of the role of the nurse in promotion of health of the individual (For R.N. students only). Concurrent or

PROMOTION/MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL’S MENTAL HEALTH
Lecture and Clinical A study of the concepts of mental health to promote, maintain, and restore the person’s mental health individually and within groups. Application of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, caring, nursing research, and leadership/management to individuals experiencing psychological alterations.

HEALTH PROMOTION/MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE CHILD IN THE FAMILY
A study of genetic, environmental, developmental and physiological influences affecting the health of children and childrearing families. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of the child in the family.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
The student must negotiate with a faculty member to establish a learning contract prior to registration for this course. The course content is determined by the faculty member and student collaboratively. The course is designed for the student who wishes to study a specific nursing problem intensively.

ISSUES AND TRENDS IN NURSING AND HEALTH
A study of social, economic, cultural, political and educational forces influencing nursing and health care. Consideration of nursing as a caring profession from a historical perspective. Examination of professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse and career opportunities available within the profession. Prereq: 300 level nursing courses or permission of instructor.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
A study of concepts of community health nursing with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Development of assessment skills to determine the health of the community. Application of caring, nursing process, research and teaching/learning to minimize the health risks of individuals and families in the community. Cultural influences, chronic health problems, epidemiology, communicable diseases, and environmental issues are studied as they relate to community and family health beliefs and practices.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTISYSTEM DYSFUNCTION
Application of caring and the nursing process to clients with multisystem dysfunction in an acute care setting. Analysis of ethical/moral issues associated with advanced technology that affect human dignity. Identification of the interrelationships of physiologic and psychosocial dimensions in clients with complex multisystem dysfunction.

NURSING LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Development of management/leadership abilities for nursing practice. Examination of organizational, leadership, management and change theories with application in health care delivery systems. Analysis of social, political, legal and economic variables affecting health care.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH CARE
Explores an important topical issue related to health care. Focuses on identifying the key components of the issue by examining scientific literature and by reflecting on current health care practice. Must be 2 hrs to fulfill nursing elective.

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