University of Texas at El Paso (School of Nursing)

A baccalaureate nursing program was established at El Paso in 1970 under the administration of The University of Texas System School of Nursing. In 1976, the School of Nursing became an integral part of The University of Texas at El Paso and was organized as a College of Nursing. The Health Science and Medical Technology Programs were transferred to the College in 1979, and shortly thereafter, the name was changed to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Nursing Program became a part of the College of Health Sciences and was named School of Nursing. On September 1, 2006, the School of Nursing became its own independent unit and was renamed The University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing.

The School of Nursing is located approximately one mile from the main UTEP campus, at 1101 North Campbell Street, and is housed in a large, modern building which includes classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and lounges for both students and faculty.

The School of Nursing provides undergraduate nursing programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (Nursing, Generic; RN to BSN Option and an accelerated program for students with a previous degree) as well as the graduate program culminating in the Master of Science in Nursing degree. A Doctorate in Nursing Science is available through a cooperative agreement with the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center School of Nursing.

The nursing programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); and approved by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, accrediting agency at the state level.

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the nursing program of The University of Texas at El Paso College of Health Sciences is derived from the mission of the University. The mission of the nursing program is to prepare professional practitioners of nursing to care for the health needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities in society. Nursing has a major role in assuring that changing health needs of men and women are met.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

This program consists of approximately two years of lower-division courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university. Two or more years of upper-division nursing courses taken at the School of Nursing are required. The entire program is possible to complete in eight full-term semesters. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the degree and are eligible to take the State Board Examination for registered nurse licensure.

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School of Nursing Courses

SELECTED TOPICS IN NURSING
Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated when topic varies.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
This course focuses on a systematic approach to the bio-psychosocial health assessment of individuals across the life span. Practicum in the college laboratory and in community health settings.

FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Focus on principles, theories, historical background, current trends and concepts related to nursing practice with special emphasis on growth and development throughout the life span, therapeutic communication and the principles of teaching and learning.

PHARMACODYNAMICS AND NURSING IMPLICATIONS
This course emphasizes knowledge of pharmacology that includes the pharmaceutical phase, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaco-dynamics. Implications for nursing related to the administration of medications is incorporated.

NURSING CARE OF ILL CHILDREN
This course offers further knowledge of growth and development, family theory, pathophysiology and skills used in caring for the ill child and his family.

NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Focus on basic concepts and process of research and statistics.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit hour(s) of independent study.

NURSING AND THE AGING CLIENT
This course provides an opportunity to gain increased knowledge and skill in the management of the health and nursing care of the elderly. The focus is on a holistic approach to aging processes as a basis for nursing practice.

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH CARE
This course builds upon concepts and issues related to culture and health. Major focus is on values and attitudes about caring, health, illness, and treatment as related to diverse cultural groups.

CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON DEATH AND DYING
The design of this course is to focus on personal feelings about one’s own death and the death of others. The reactions and responses of dying, death, and bereavement across the age continuum in various cultures are explored. Alternative concepts of care and an interdisciplinary approach are utilized.

HUMAN ADAPTATION TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Major emphasis of this course is on the study of pathophysiological processes and their impact on the body systems, with special attention to disease or trauma-induced alteration of regulatory mechanisms within the human organism.

NURSING CARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL
Focus on the clinical application of previously learned scientific knowledge and clinical foundations skills associated with caring for individuals experiencing non life-threatening illness or injury.

NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS ADAPTING TO PERIOPERATIVE STRESSORS
This course provides an opportunity to gain further knowledge and skill in the nursing care of clients who require surgical intervention. Focus is on the complete perioperative cycle of care. Clinical practicum is provided in pre-operative care and health teaching, participant/ observer during the intraoperative phase, and post-operative care. Laboratory and Nursing major fee required.

HEALTH PROMOTION IN RURAL ENVIRONMENTS
This course explores health care problems of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Clinical practicum focuses on methods for promotion, protection, maintenance, and restoration of health in rural settings.

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STRESSORS
Focus on normal stressors and commonly experienced illness, injury or mental health alterations throughout the family life cycle.

FAMILY SITUATIONAL STRESSORS
Focus on nursing care of clients experiencing situational and longterm stressors. Content will address biological, physiological and psychosocial elements.

CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL NURSING
The focus of this course is the study of professional nursing with emphasis on the changing role of the nurse in a contemporary society and in health care delivery. The impact of health legislation, accountability, ethical decision-making, and the use of research process are studied. RN’s in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs only.

NURSE AS A COORDINATOR OF CARE
Focus on the professional nurse(s) role as coordinator of care in a complex health care environment.

NURSING CARE OF PERSONS WITH PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS
Examination of human responses to psychiatric illness in relation to physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental concepts. Includes application of the nursing process to improve health outcomes in caring for persons with psychiatric illness.

ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
The course focuses on analysis of health care costs, budgeting problems, quality assurance, and comprehensive nursing/health care. RN’s in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs only.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Focus on application of the nursing process to promote wellness and manage occurrence of health care needs of individual families and community. Includes practicum. RN’s in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs only.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE
Focus on primary health care with emphasis on multidisciplinary approach to individuals, families, and community problems. Planning for management of varied health problems within the community is emphasized. RN’s in the RN-BSN or RN-MSN program only. Includes practicum.

PROMOTING HEALTH ALONG THE BORDER
Focus on principles and practices of public health as applicable to community health concerns of aggregate populations along the US/ Mexico border. Nursing major fee required.

ACUTE CARE PRACTICUM
This course is a culminating experience in which the student applies and provide nursing care for a group of clients in the acute care setting, demonstrating the Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) entry level competencies. Nursing major fee required.

NURSE AS PROVIDER OF CARE IN CRISIS EVENTS
Focus on nursing care of individuals/families experiencing multiple system health crises.

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