University-Purdue University Fort Wayne/Parkview (Department of Nursing )

The nursing faculty are committed to excellence in teaching research, and community service. They combine sound pedagogical teaching methodology with outstanding creative service and research. Recognized at local, state, and international levels, faculty members contribute their expertise to the profession of nursing. Their expertise allows students to experience unique learning opportunities.

MISSION

The mission of the IPFW/Parkview Department of Nursing is to be a leader in providing excellence in undergraduate and graduate nursing education with distinction in nursing practice, scholarship, and service to the community.

PHILOSOPHY

The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne/Parkview Department of Nursing faculty believe that all individuals have inherent worth and dignity, are part of a larger social-cultural network, and are continually developing and adapting.

Health or optimum adaptation is achieved through equilibrium of physical, psychological, social, cultural, developmental, and spiritual components. Perceptions of health and health goals are determined within a socio-cultural context and are influenced by knowledge, experiences, and values.

Nursing is an interpersonal process through which the nurse influences people toward understanding, attaining, maintaining, or regaining optimum health. Holistic and compassionate nursing practice incorporates knowledge and theory from nursing science, physical sciences, psychological and social sciences, humanities, and the arts to understand and address human needs. Nurses collaborate with other healthcare providers to promote optimal health.

Various levels of nursing practice can be differentiated by educational achievement; skills in decision-making, case management, interviewing and assessment; designing and implementing care and teaching; participation in collaborative practice; autonomy; conducting and applying research; and the ability to influence change utilizing leadership strategies. The associate degree graduate is prepared to provide primary, secondary, and tertiary nursing care within structured healthcare organizations. The baccalaureate degree graduate is prepared at the professional level to function in a leadership role with other team members in varied and complex healthcare settings. The master's degree graduate is prepared as a specialist in the advanced practice role to provide professional leadership and expertise in the healthcare system. Through formal education and experiential learning, entry level nurses can advance to professional practitioners at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Learning is a life-long process which enables individuals to think critically in the appraisal and application of knowledge, skills, and values as these relate to self, others, and the environment. The faculty is responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates the acquisition of the necessary knowledge and skills for professional nursing practice. Individuals must be actively involved in, and responsible for, their own learning.

Nurses must be knowledgeable about social, economic, and health issues in order to assume an active role in promoting health and influencing healthcare delivery. Nursing faculty value professional growth and opportunities to make contributions to the profession through academic study, research, and political action. Service to the profession, university, and community is highly valued by the faculty.

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Department of Nursing Courses

GUIDED READINGS IN NURSING
For nursing students with an interest related to nursing practice. Current literature and events related to nursing are explored. Independent study.

PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR I
Introduction to the role of the registered nurse involving history of nursing, professionalism, code of ethics, cultural sensitivity, and therapeutic communication. Application of writing skills to the discipline of nursing is emphasized. Professional portfolios are initiated.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
The study of the language of medicine, including word construction, definitions, spelling, and abbreviations; emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills.

NURSING I: INTRODUCTION TO NURSING CLASS 4, LAB
Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisities. Explores the concepts of health, illness, individuals’ pursuit of wholeness, and nursing intervention through the use of the nursing process. Basic human needs, interpersonal relationships, and dynamics of behavior as they apply to the Neuman Systems Model are studied. Laboratory experience is provided in the clinical setting.

ASSOCIATE SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING MOBILITY SEMINAR
Science Degree in Nursing Mobility Seminar is designed to meet the specific needs of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) pursuing educational requirements necessary for an Associate of Science in nursing and for registered nurse (RN) licensure examination.

ESSENTIAL CLINICAL SKILLS
Introduction to clinical skills and procedures required for safe nursing practice through the use of demonstration, return demonstration, “hands-on” practice, and critical thinking exercises. Independent practice time is required.

NURSING II: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS CLASS 4, LAB. 6,
Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisities. Applies the nursing process to the care of adults who experience problems related to selected basic human needs. Surgical intervention as a stress situation is studied. Laboratory experiences are provided in hospitals and other community agencies.

NURSING IIIA (MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS) CLASS 5, LAB. 9
Utilizes the nursing process in caring for adults who experience complex problems related to selected basic human needs. Laboratory experiences are provided in hospitals and other community agencies.

MATERNITY NURSING CLASS 2, LAB. 3
Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites. Applies the Neuman Systems Model and the nursing process in caring for the emerging family group throughout the maternal cycle. Laboratory experiences are provided in hospitals.

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CLASS 3, LAB. 6
Integrates the pursuit of wholeness with the study of personality structure and common psychiatric disorders. Applies principles of individual and group behaviour to the emotionally ill. Laboratory experiences are provided in hospitals and other community agencies.

BASIC CARDIAC DYSRHYTHMIAS
This course is designed to educate the student in the theory and interpretation of cardiac monitor rhythms. Basic monitoring procedures and guidelines are taught. Emphasis is on the factors that determine whether a cardiac rhythm is normal or abnormal (dysrhythmia). Critical-thinking skills are utilized in identifying and prioritizing appropriate interventions related to the occurrence of dysrhythmias. This course is open to non-nursing students.

NURSING ISSUES AND MANAGER OF CARE CLASS 2, LAB. 2
Provides opportunity to acquire understanding essential to making an effective transition to the role of a registered nurse. Emphasis is placed upon contemporary nursing issues and manager of care concepts. Laboratory experience incorporates concentration of clinical hours with a preceptor.

GUIDED STUDY
Designed to provide core curriculum requirements in nursing for individual students enrolled in the nursing programs.

CONCEPTS IN CRITICAL THINKING
This 1-credit course will help students apply advanced concepts in critical thinking. It is taken the semester in which the student will graduate. Teaching strategies challenging the learner to apply critical thinking include the use of scenarios, integration of computer-assisted learning, and exploration of effective healthcare delivery. Must be taken during the last semester of associate degree program.

TRANSCULTURAL HEALTHCARE
Transcultural Healthcare focuses on diverse cultural perspectives in health and illness. Culturally competent care that is humanistic, holistic, and respectful of diverse values, beliefs, and practices is examined. Similarities and differences that influence health promotion, maintenance, and restoration across the lifespan are reviewed on select cultural and religious groups.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
Intravenous Therapy is designed to prepare the associate degree nursing student to provide quality care to patients with infusion therapy. Intravenous Therapy offers in-depth information on infusion therapy to complement learning in science and nursing courses in the nursing program. The student is able to experience infusion therapy during proctored laboratory and precepted clinical experiences.

ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
This survey course examines the principles, practices, and outcomes of select alternative healing and complementary therapies. The influences of diverse cultural groups, from both the West and East, are examined in relationship to healing practices. Students will apply evidencebased criteria, including research findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, to evaluate the risks and benefits of selected modalities.

HEALTH LAW AND FINANCE
An examination of case and statutory law that relates to the access, structure, and operation of healthcare organizations. An overview of the liability and legal responsibility as well as legal recourse healthcare facilities may exercise. This course will discuss policies and standards relating to health facility administration.
Also included is a discussion of financial aspects unique to the hospital/healthcare facility environment, such as third-party payments and federal assistance.

CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
A functional study of pathophysiology of major physiological systems of a human with special emphasis on clinical applications for baccalaureate nursing and allied health professionals. Major topics to be covered include fluid and electrolyte balance, medical genetics, and the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, hepatic, endocrine, immune, renal, and neural systems.

NURSING IIIB: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS
This course utilizes the nursing process in caring for clients who experience complex problems related to selected basic human needs. Laboratory experiences are provided in hospitals and other community-related agencies.

STATISTICS AND DATA MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SCIENCES CLASS 5, LAB. 6,
Instruction in parametric and non-parametric statistics, their use in research and journal publications, and interpretation of statistical tests in journal articles. Data management and statistical analysis using SPSS. Students will also learn how to present results of the
statistical analysis for publication.

CONCEPTS IN NURSING
Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisities. Builds upon previous knowledge of nursing while presenting concepts and processes derived from the philosophy and objectives of the baccalaureate nursing program. Current theories of nursing will be examined.

RESEARCH IN HEALTHCARE
Provides the opportunity to explore the methodology and significance of the research process relative to healthcare settings. Strategies are identified to analyze research reports and transfer relevant findings to research-based practice. (General Study Area VI Inquiry and Analysis)

HEALTH ASSESSMENT CLASS 2, LAB. 3
This course is designed to increase nursing skills in the collection and interpretation of psychosocial, developmental, and physical health data. Through the data-gathering process, the physical and psychosocial aspects of the individual’s adaptive capacity are examined.

LEADERSHIP IN NURSING CLASS 3, LAB. 6
Blends the profession of nursing with the science of public health. The primary focus of community health nursing is healthcare for individuals, families, and groups in the community. The goals are to preserve, protect, and promote or maintain health. Epidemiology is applied in the community setting.

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS
This course provides an introduction to healthcare informatics, exploring its past, present, and future impact on healthcare management and delivery. It includes discussion of the concepts of technology, information management, and information literacy. Technology-based healthcare applications are explored.

TRAUMA NURSING CLASS
Provides a comprehensive overview of the trauma patient. Course content emphasizes the epidemiology of trauma, mechanisms of injury, anatomy and physiology of systems as they relate to trauma, and the assessment and management of injuries. This course is designed to enhance the practitioner’s knowledge, refine skills, and build a firm foundation of trauma nursing.

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT CLASS 1, LAB. 3
This course is designed to increase nursing skills in the collection and interpretation of psychosocial, developmental, and physical health data. Through the data-gathering process, the physical and psychosocial aspects of the individual’s health status are examined. The skills of history taking and the performance of a basic physical assessment are emphasized. College laboratories provide opportunity for supervised practice with well adult peers. The course content and the course objectives from which they are derived include areas of history taking, communication techniques, recognition of the parameters or normal, psychomotor skills of physical examination, safe use of diagnostic equipment, identification of health problems, and the integration of the data-gathering process into the total nursing process with the formulation of nursing diagnoses.

DISASTER NURSING
Introduction to disaster preparedness and the predictors of the types of injuries and illnesses related to various disasters. Presents information on biological, chemical, and radiological weapons, bioterrorism, environmental disasters, mental health and traumatic events, and homeland security. Discusses the role of a nurse in a hospital, medical facility, and community agency at the time of a disaster and the recovery period. Prepares nurses to respond to a disaster by discussing community hazards and vulnerabilities. Course is based on the altered standards of care in mass causality events development by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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