University of Wisconsin - Madison (School of Nursing)

Nursing improves the human condition in powerful ways. The world does not yet fully understand the scope of our impact, but progress is being made. As researchers and nurses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, we continue to build our science, searching for effective ways to achieve and sustain good health and to improve how health care is provided.

We are enriched by the expertise and energy of our new faculty, who join the School of Nursing. You will read within this issue of Nursing Dimensions about the important research of two new faculty aimed at improving the quality of mental health care and environmental health.

We draw inspiration from our amazing students—our future nursing leaders who will move the profession forward. Senior nursing student Jesse Kapusta is featured in this issue. He is a shining example of the caliber of student who will graduate from the UW-Madison School of Nursing, prepared to improve practice and to use nursing science and emerging technologies to help patients become well-informed partners in their own health care.

As educators and nurses, we understand the significance of building partnerships within the state and in national and global contexts to promote human health. You will read about a nursing practicum in Mexico, designed by a clinical faculty member to provide our students with experiences in serving culturally diverse communities beyond our borders. The issue also describes a book drive effort involving nursing faculty and staff to help disadvantaged youth in the Philippines and the school’s role in hosting a pre-college learning program for academically talented students from low-income or disadvantaged populations around Wisconsin.

Our accomplishments as a nursing school are made possible, in very large part, by the zealous e invested in our future. My colleagues and I strive every day to make these individuals proud of our efforts. I believe we have been successful on that count, but there is always more that can be done. I am confident that, with continuing support from alumni and donors, we will sustain our school’s proud legacy by improving quality of care and quality of life for the patients, families, and communities we serve.

MISSION

To improve human health through nursing leadership in research, education and professional and public service.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

The Bachelor of Science program prepares individuals for entry level professional practice and provides a basis for leadership roles and graduate study. The 124 credit curriculum comprises course work in general education, nursing practice and electives. Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors Program of the School of Nursing that provides opportunities for high ability students who seek greater depth and challenge in their educational experience.

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School of Nursing Courses

HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS: INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Introduction to health care systems. Factors affecting health and the value placed on health, the delivery of health care in different settings, the roles of various health workers, and the sociological and economic aspects of health care.

HUMAN RESPONSES TO HEALTH AND ILLNESS I
Builds on students' previous work in the biological sciences, social sciences and the humanities. Introduces the physiological, psychosocial and cultural basis of health and the role of the nurse in promoting optimum function and well-being.

CLINICAL NURSING I
Beginning practice of nursing in laboratory and selected health care settings.

INDEPENDENT READING. I

HEALTH HISTORY AND PATIENT ASSESSMENT I
Basic techniques of writing a health history and conducting a routine assessment of a patient's health status.

INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMATIC INVESTIGATION II
Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative data and research process; analysis and evaluation of patient data and published nursing studies.

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS: IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING. I, II
Theoretical foundations for nursing care; role of the nurse in community mental health settings, hospital settings, and psychiatric therapies.

HUMAN RESPONSES TO HEALTH AND ILLNESS II
Focus is on human responses to adult illnesses. Those adult illnesses that are highly prevalent or can induce potentially life-threatening human responses will be emphasized.

NURSING CARE IN THE INPATIENT SETTING
Clinical practice in the inpatient setting based on application of clinical decision making in the nursing care of persons with selected physiological and psychosocial problems resulting from pathophysiological processes and the illness experience.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Introduction to community health nursing roles focusing on aggregates as targets of public health services. Content includes epidemiology, structure of public health services, levels of prevention, and aggregate assessment.

ESSENTIALS OF FAMILY-CENTERED PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC NURSING
Introduces principles of family-centered nursing care of women during the perinatal period and of children from infancy through adolescence. Examines nursing strategies for health promotion, illness prevention, and coping with stressors frequently encountered during childbearing, illness, injury, hospitalization.

HUMAN SEXUALITY
Concepts of human sexuality and their significance to nursing interventions with clients in various states of health.

LEGAL AND SOCIAL FORCES IN NURSING
Legal, social, and ethical forces affecting the education of nurses and the practice of nursing.

CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
Nursing theories, frameworks, and concepts; ethical, social, and legal issues; students analyze their clinical nursing practice in order to reveal nursing knowledge embedded within practice.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFLUENCES ON INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE
Analysis of major organizational factors affecting the practice of clinicians in health care delivery organizations.

CLINICAL III: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM
This practicum, located in community health nursing agencies, will provide students opportunities for practice directed toward preservation and promotion of health and prevention of disease, illness and injury in populations represented by the aged, parents, children and youth.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN NURSING PRACTICE
Content is presented to develop skill in the application of concepts and to develop clinical knowledge for nursing practice. Pattern recognition is used to analyze practice concepts within an illness-wellness trajectory, across settings and with diverse populations.

ESSENTIALS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Health and functional ability of the elderly population as they relate to nursing practice are the focus of this course. Common health problems found in this population are studied with an emphasis on prevention and nursing management.

A TEAM APPROACH TO EMERGENCY CARE
Concepts and skills related to the provision of advanced emergency medical care, in primary and secondary settings, by a health care team.

NURSING CARE OF PERSONS AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CARE NEEDS
The overall goal is the provision of comprehensive nursing care to a specific patient population. Scientific, theoretical, and experiential knowledge will form the basis for student nursing practice.

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN A SCHOOL SETTING
Concepts related to total health needs of pre-school and school age children; major focus on working individually with each child to develop a concept of health.

PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL NURSING
Direct work with the school nurse and school staff in planning and providing health services to school age youth and school personnel.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON END-OF-LIFE
This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of end of life with interactions among faculty and students from several health disciplines. Topics include care of the dying, advance care planning, spiritual and psychological issues, communication, and grief and bereavement.

CLINICAL EXERCISE TESTING & TRAINING
Physiological basis and methods of human exercise testing and training. Topics: clinical exercise physiology, exercise testing protocols, cardiopulmonary monitoring, basic ECG interpretation, exercise prescription.

CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES IN NURSING
Health problems and their nursing management, e.g., critical care nursing, health promotion and prevention of disease, nursing of developmental disabilities.

INTERDISCIPLINARY RURAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PRACTICE
Using a framework of interdisciplinary health care teams and community-based practice models, the course focuses on the provision of primary health care services in rural and underserved populations.

HONORS SEMINAR
Provides honors students with an opportunity to learn about faculty research interests. P: Admission to the School of Nursing honors program.

SENIOR HONORS THESIS
The senior honors thesis is directed experience with selected aspects of the research process. One credit is required.

DIRECTED STUDY IN NURSING
Directed study offers the student an opportunity to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.

NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Students develop a narrative analysis of practice to learn about the knowledge and knowing embedded in complex clinical situations. Discussions examine the development of expertise, aspects of clinical judgement, caring practices, and impediments to caring.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Techniques of health history and physical examination to ascertain normal from variations of normal health conditions, in addition cultural and developmental variations are considered.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
Concepts and theories pertinent to professional nursing practice are developed and historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors that influence nursing and health care are analyzed.

NURSING RESEARCH
Prepares nurses to identify and critique research and to evaluate the readiness of research as a basis for nursing practice.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN NURSING
Examine nursing leadership and management using relevant theories and concepts. Analyze decision-making in relation to delegation, supervision, and group process.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
This course provides an overview of community nursing theory, roles, tools, and skills needed to promote the health of individuals, families, and populations in communities.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING
The special topics course is designed to provide a planned, systematic analysis of topics, issues and problems in the area of nursing.

CAPSTONE PRACTICUM FOR REGISTERED NURSES
Practicum for RN's based on the application of clinical decision-making in order to provide comprehensive nursing care to persons in inpatient and/or community settings.

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