University of Missouri - Kansas City (School of Nursing)

HISTORY

In 1973-74, a graduate nursing program was started under the aegis of the School of Graduate Studies. On Nov. 16, 1979, the Board of Curators approved a proposal to establish a school of nursing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In 1981, following a developmental period, two new curricula were implemented. These were an upper-division baccalaureate degree for registered nurses and a master's degree program. In 1992, the Board of Curators approved the offering of an inter-campus, cooperative doctoral program in nursing (Ph.D. N.D.). The doctoral curricula was implemented on the Kansas City campus in the Fall Semester of 1995. In 2000, the Board of Curators approved the offering of a pre-licensure baccalaureate degree program beginning in the Fall Semester of 2001.

FACILITIES

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has extensive educational facilities on the Volker campus combined with the health care educational facilities and main office on the Hospital Hill campus. These include libraries, resource centers, audiovisual resources, data processing and science information specialists. The affiliated clinical facilities include Truman Medical Center, Children's Mercy Hospital and nearly 100 community-wide facilities in the Kansas City metro area.

VISION

Through creative academic and community partnerships that enhance nursing practice, research and lifelong learning, the UMKC School of Nursing will prepare students to excel as professional nurses in the dynamic health care environment.

MISSION

Education:
* To prepare the nontraditional and traditional nursing student to excel in the delivery and improvement of health care now and in the future within diverse and dynamic communities.

Research/Scholarship:
* To improve health outcomes/health care delivery and nursing education through excellence in selected research & scholarly endeavors.
* To develop partnerships which enhance nursing practice, education, scholarship and the profession.

Service
* To participate in governance of the school, campus and university.
* To function as leaders in the discipline.
* To share expertise with community partners.

Practice
* To improve clinical practice as care providers, role models, consultants and/or researchers.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The UMKC School of Nursing offers multiple degree and concentration choices with course scheduling that is variable. The School's location and partnerships garner a wide range of clinical experiences, research and specialty opportunities. The School of Nursing now offers a pre-licensure bachelor of science in nursing degree to those who are not registered nurses. The School of Nursing's RN-to-B.S.N. program is for those who are registered nurses. Applicants who graduated from a non-accredited associate degree or diploma program will need to meet specific course requirements once admitted to the UMKC School of Nursing.

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School of Nursing Courses

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
This introductory two-hour course is designed to facilitate role socialization into professional nursing. Beginning with a brief historical overview of professional nursing, nursing is defined and the philosophical and practice standards of the profession are discussed. The student explores nursing’s image and power bases in relationship to professional accountabilities and roles. The value and tenets of inquiry-based practice are emphasized and integrated with use of nursing process in professional, reflective decision-making. A review of educational paths in professional nursing leads the student into a comprehensive survey of the multiple roles, responsibilities, and requisite skills of the professional nurse today and in the future.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
This introductory level course examines the structure and function of the human body from the molecular to the organismal level. The interaction between structure and function is stressed as well as the interaction among all body systems across the life span. Co-requisite laboratory exercises provide practical application of theoretical concepts. In this first term of a two term course, molecular biology, biochemsitry, cellular biology and histology are studied as well as the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Critical thinking and concept sythesis are emphasized on written and practical exams.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course is designed to introduce the student to medical terminology. The major foci of this course are to acquaint the student in how medical terms are formed; how medical terms are applied to organs, body systems and pathological conditions; how common medical abbreviations are used; and how medical terminology is integrated into the medical record.

DRUG CALCULATIONS
The drug calculation course is designed to introduce the student to methods of drug dosage calculation needed for medication administration in the health care setting. This course will review basic mathematical concepts, introduce medication specific terminology, discuss interpretation of medication orders, identify key elements of the medication label and enable the student to calculate appropriate and accurate drug dosages utilizing three methods.

INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE: MEDICINAL PLANTS AND HERBS
This course provides a hands on introduction to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non traditional healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will cover medicinal plants and herbs and related topics.

INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE: ENERGY MEDICINE
This course provides an introduction to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and nontraditional healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Energy Medicine and related topics.

INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE: RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
This course provides an hands on introduction to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non-traditional healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Relaxation Techniques and related topics.

INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE: CHINESE MEDICINE AND HYPNOSIS
This course provides a hands on introduction to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non traditional healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Chinese Medicine, Hypnosis and other related topics.

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF NURSING
This course designed to give an introductiory examination of the rich and unique development of nursing as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present nursing issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of nursing history will be examined from ancient to modern times.

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF NURSING
This course is designed to give an introductory examination of the rich and unique development of nursing as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present nursing issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of nursing history will be examined from ancient to modern times.

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF NURSING: 1930’S TO THE 1950’S
This course is designed to give an introductory examination of the rich and unique development of nursing as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present nursing issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of nursing history from the 1930’s, Public Health Nursing, World War II, to 1950 will be examined.

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF NURSING: 1950 TO FUTURE
This course is designed to give an introductory examination of the rich and unique development of nursing as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present nursing issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of nursing history from 1950 to the present and into the future will be examined.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
This introductory level course is a continuation and extension of Anatomy and Physiology I. The interaction between structure and function continues to be stressed as well as the interaction among all body systems across the life span. Corequisite laboratory exercises provide practical application of theoretical concepts. In this second term of a two term course, physiologic systems including endocrine, cardiovascular respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive are studied as embryology and genetics. Critical thinking and concept synthesis are emphasized on written and practical exams.

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS & SKILLS
This course focuses on fundamental concepts, skills and techniques that provide a foundation for more advanced areas of study. The beginning student will identify factors that may influence the human system and applies the nursing process in health care settings using basic nursing interventions. Four hours of lecture/discussion and six hours of clinical laboratory practice per week.

HEALTH ISSUES IN AGING
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting and maintaining the health of the older adult population. In this course the student will discover that the wholistic care of the older adult based on physiological, psychological, pharmacological and nutritional considerations is affected by related theories, socio-cultural influences, legal and ethical considerations and available health care resources. Nursing assessment, diagnoses, evidence-based interventions and patient outcomes specific to this population will be discussed. Opportunities will be provided for consultations, health teaching and collaboration with this population. Student will have opportunities to demonstrate self-direction as a learner through class participation and clinical performance.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR NURSING PRACTICE
This course is designed to provide a systematic approach to the physiological, psychological sociocultural, and developmental assessment of individuals emphasizing findings considered to be within normal limits. The health history is emphasized as a tool for assessing mental and physical status. This course is designed for the pre-licensure student. This course consists of three hours of supervised practice per week.

HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
This course provides a basic introduction to the theory and research basis for human growth and development across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed upon the biological and the psychosocial aspects of growth and development. Content is organized in a modified chronological order dividing information into major stages of growth and development across the lifespan.

PHARMACOLOGY
This is a course in pharmacology that builds on prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology and pathophysiology. The major focus of the course is the basic and clinical concepts of pharmacology in nursing practice. This course covers drug knowledge in the areas of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse reactions and contraindications, therapeutics indiciations and nursing implications. This course consists of three hours of discussion/in-class work per week. Supplemental information and case studies will be available in a variety of methods.

MANAGEMENT OF ADULT HEALTH I
This course focuses on application of the nursing process to the specific illnesses of the adult client. The effects on the individual as a holistic system are explored. Skills are developed in caring for persons with biological, psychological and social system alterations to improve the individual’s health status. This course is the first of two adult health courses. Three credit hours of theory and two credit hours of clinical practice is required.

LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES
This course is designed to investigate medical-legal issues an explore the implications that legal intervention and interpretation as well as litigation have on the scope of nursing practice and the delivery of patient care. It allows the student an opportunity to learn about ethical decison making with the introduction of various ethical systems, concepts, and principles explored. Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES
This course focuses upon the conceptual basis of descriptive and inferential statistics found in the properties of the normal distribution. Using the normal distribution as a structure for understanding descriptive and inferential procedures, the course presents information necessary to the selection, computation and interpretation of basic statistics. Discussion of variables, measurement and tabular and graphic presentation of data precede the development of computation skills.

WOMEN’S HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY
This two credit hour undergraduate elective course will introduce students to the social and personal concerns of women. The class will meet a two hour session once a week. Arrangements are possible for students to take the class for three credit hours with permission os the instructor;.

APPLIED SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
This course will focus on conversational Spanish, medical terminology in Spanish and written/read Spanish. This course will provide the student with baskic knowledge that will allow basic communication with patients who speak/read/write Spanish. This is a fast paced course and will require practice of the language outside of the classroom in order to master the material presented.

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE
This course is designed to introduce students to the health care issues found in other countries with a focus on low-and middle-income countries. Students will study philosophical, system and cultural aspects of health care and will be expected to compare health care in the United States with other nations. Core concepts include-globalization; health care care reform; organization and management of health systems; community, public and primary health care; humanitarium assistance and refugee health; international nutrition; vaccine development and policy; disease prevention and control; and social and behavioral interventions. Each year course faculty will choose 1-2 countries outside of the United States for in-depth study. Students wishing to earn 3 credits will travel to this country and learn about the health issues through observations and participation.

MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
This is designed to introduce the student to psychiatric mental health nursing through the study of sound psychiatric nursing theory, therapeutic modalities and clinical applications across the treatment continuum and the lifespan. This course will focus on the dynamics of the nursing process framework, the establishment and maintenance of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship and the dignity of each person. Emphasis will be placed on assessment, therapeutic communication, neurobiological theory, pharmacology and the individual as a whole person. Nursing interventions will focus on all aspects of patient care, communications, patient/family teaching, and community resources and their practical applications in a variety of clinical settings. Content will be arranged around the major categories identified in the DSM-IV-TR and current social and emotional concerns including mental health settings, e.g. grief and loss, anger and agression, abuse and violence.

MANAGEMENT OF ADULT HEALTH II
This course focuses on utilization of the nursing process to deliver and manage care of adult client with specific illnesses. Client with specific biological, psychological and social system alterations will be assisted to move to a higher level of health/wellness through use of referral, comunication, collaboration, critical thinking and health care technology. In this second of two courses, care of clients with problems of the immune, cardiovascular, nervous, and sensory system will be studied. In addition, the biopsychosocial concepts of rehabilitation, pain, and end of life care will also be covered. Six hours of lecture discussion and 16 hours of clinical practice per week will be required over 8 weeks.

MANAGEMENT OF MATERNAL & FAMILY HEALTH
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the adaption of the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on adaption during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum period. Key concepts to be addressed include maternal, fetal, neonatal and family adaption throughtout the maternity cycle, common alterations during the cycle and culturally sensitive, family-centered nursing care. Maternal, fetal and neonatal physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology will be addressed.

MANAGEMENT OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the care of the pediatric client. Emphasis is placed on providing development appropriate care to healthy, acutely ill and chronically ill pediatric clients holistically within the context of a family system. Key concepts to be explored include age appropriate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology and their application to the nursing strategies of health assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, pain management, family centered and culturally sensitive care.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This course will focus on alterations in biologic processes that affect the bodily’s internal homeostasis. A conceptual approach will be used to emphasize general principles of pathophysiology. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and sequelae of various alterations of human structure and function will be examined. Knowledge from the basic and clinical sciences will be integrated.

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This nursing elective is designed to guide students through self-directed and in-depth analysis of selected diagnoses that are common to clinical practice and represent major concepts of pathophysiology, evaluation, and management that can be applied to many other illnesses. With faculty guidance, students will work in small groups to comprehensively review and analyze a selected clinical case for presentation and discussion with peers. One case from each of the following major body systems will be presented by student groups: cardiovascular pulmonary, cancer, endocrine, hematologic, immunologic, digestive, neurological, musculoskeletal, and genitourinary. Students are expected to attend and actively participate in all of the case presentations through completion of assigned readings, prepatory review of current literature, active listening, and comprehensive peer evaluation. Students will present and facilitate discussion within the large group of selected current literature following each case presentation.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE
This course is designed to provide a systematic approach to the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and developmental assessment of individuals emphasizing findings considered to be within normal limits. The health history is emphasized as a tool for assessing mental and physical status. This course is designed for students with previous health care education, including knowledge of biochemical functions of systems and concepts of normal. This course consists of guided self-study and on-site clinical practicum.

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