University of Florida (College of Nursing )

The University of Florida College of Nursing aspires to be a model of excellence, recognized nationally for innovative education, dynamic programs of research and creative approaches to nursing practice. The College is committed to preparing nurses as practitioners and scientists who reflect and care for a diverse society, and to fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address the complexity of health-care needs.

As part of the University of Florida , the College of Nursing has all the resources of the state's flagship university at their fingertips, including a top-notch interdisciplinary Health Science Center and centers and institutes like the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute of UF , the UF Genetics Institute, the UF Shands Cancer Center, and the UF Institute on Aging.

Pioneering nursing education programs offered at UF address gaps in the health care system, as do the College's innovations in technological resources and initiatives linking students to diverse and international populations. The College of Nursing has a history of pioneering leadership in nursing education, having offered Florida 's first nurse practitioner programs, and first PhD in Nursing Science program.

Associated health care delivery networks provide access to an integrated system of community hospitals and clinics, statewide home health care, a veterans' health system and Shands Hospital at UF.

Faculty members set a standard for excellence when it comes to innovative education, dynamic research and quality patient care.

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

The College of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing. The undergraduate degree is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the graduate degrees are the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing science.

The placement of the College of Nursing in the Health Science Center offers a unique opportunity to learn and work with students from other health professions. The colleges of the Health Science Center and their associated health care delivery networks provide students access to an integrated system of community hospitals and clinics, statewide home health care, a veterans' health system and quaternary care at Shands Hospital at UF. The College of Nursing maintains and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary clinics for women, children, adults and the elderly with special emphasis on under-served and rural populations.

The baccalaureate nursing degree prepares graduates to enter professional positions in primary, secondary and tertiary care settings with clients of all ages from diverse populations, or for advancement to a graduate degree program in nursing.

The college's programs are accredited by the Florida State Board of Nursing, the National League for Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The college is a member of the Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing of the Southern Regional Education Board and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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College of Nursing Courses

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The development of health assessment skills as a basis for clinical decision making.

CLINICAL NURSING: FUNDAMENTALS IN ASSESSMENT AND SKILLS
The theoretical basis for providing basic nursing care. The nursing process is the framework for client assessment, analysis, planning and implementation evaluation.

CLINICAL NURSING: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT
Clinical experiences in a variety of health care environments that provide opportunity for clinical problem solving. Students provide basic care to clients.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING
The pathophysiology and symptomatology due to alteration in selected biological systems.

PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
Medicinals used in the treatment of adults with actual or potential illnesses.

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: ADULTS
Integrating of theory and research for health care management of adult and elderly clients with health care problems.

CLINICAL NURSING: ADULT HEALTH CARE APPLICATION
Application of nursing process to adult clients with a variety of illness and representing diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups.

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: CHILDREN
Concepts of child health nursing focusing on the impact of changes in health status on child and family.

CLINICAL NURSING: CHILD HEALTH CARE APPLICATION
Clinical course for the application of nursing process with the child and family in hospital and community settings.

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: WOMEN’S HEALTH AND CHILDBEARING
Concepts of health care for women and newborns.

CLINICAL NURSING: WOMEN’S HEALTH AND CHILDBEARING HEALTH CARE APPLICATION
Clinical course for application of nursing process with women and with childbearing families.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIALIZATION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION
Introduction to the role of the professional nurse and the relationship of nursing to historical, cultural, legal and ethical issues of professional nursing.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIALIZATION II: LEGAL, ETHICAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES
Emphasis is on legal and ethical decision-making in the professional nursing role. Cultural diversity, personal beliefs and values are examined in relation to health care decisions.

INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCH PROCESS IN NURSING
Introduction to general principles and concepts in nursing research with emphasis on critical appraisal of studies.

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Theories and concepts of human behavior and mental health nursing as used in the nursing process with adolescent and adult clients.

CLINICAL NURSING: MENTAL HEALTH CARE APPLICATION
Clinical course for the application of nursing process to clients with alterations in mental health states

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: COMMUNITY
Concepts of community health nursing focusing on health programs for aggregate populations.

CLINICAL NURSING: COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE APPLICATION
Clinical course for the application of nursing process with aggregate populations in community settings.

NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS
Concepts of complex health states and the impact on clients and families.

CLINICAL NURSING: HEALTH CARE APPLICATION IN COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS
Clinical course for the application of nursing process and complex nursing skills in the care of clients with complex health care needs.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIALIZATION III: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
The purpose of this course is to provide overview of health care delivery models, with an emphasis on the professional nursing role. Theories and principles of leadership are included.

INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Individual study may be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. Qualified students may choose particular issues for study.

SPECIAL TOPICS
Prior to registration, students should contact the Office of Admissions, College of Nursing for special topics offered.

CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICUM
Clinical course with opportunities for graduating seniors to practice professional nursing with selected groups of clients.

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