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Dr. Carmen L. Madera, Director
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
GOALS OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENT The Nursing Department of the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, guided by the beliefs stated in philosophy and objectives of the Institution, pursues the preparation of:
Upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to:
REQUISITES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
*Biol. 240-241 substitute general requirement of Biol.. 107-108.
CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
FIRST YEAR
SUMMER
THIRD YEAR
*Requisites for nursing courses.
Provides for the development of student knowledge and skills in assessing individual health needs throughout the life cycle. Factors affecting this process such as heredity, environment, exercise, nutrition and others are discussed. The role of the nurse in health teaching and preventive care is introduced. 3 credits, 3 class hours, 1 semester
NURSING 204 - BASIC THEORIES IN NURSING Introduction to the concept of professional
nursing based on the following theories: developmental, behavioral, adaptative,
general, and interactive systems. Study of the historical evolution of nursing.
Focus on the holistic Christian vision of the human being and his interaction
with the environment. Supervised clinical practice required. 2 class hours, 3 laboratory hours,1 semester, 3 credits
NURSING 208 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Focus on pathophysiology of common acute and chronic conditions which affect individuals through the life cycle. Includes the human adaptative processes to maintain homeokynesis and struggle against threats to physical integrity. Concepts are presented as the basis for nursing interventions in caring for clients. 3 class hours, 1 semester, 3 credits
NURSING 215 - PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY Provides for the development of knowledge of common drugs and solutions and the development of skills for their administration. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities, including posology and concepts of pharmacology. Theory is complemented with clinical practice. 1 class hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 2 credits NURSING 217 - FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES IN
NURSING CARE Use of the nursing process as a tool to meet the patient's holistic needs. Emphasis is placed on nursing intervention through the application of scientific principles and the development of basic skills to offer nursing care. Theory is complemented by selected clinical experiences in multiple health settings. 3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2
simulated lab hours, 1 semester, 5 credits The nursing process is utilized in the solution of spiritual problems presented by patients and their families. The Christian vision of man, the concepts of love, faith, forgiveness, hope, and the meaning of life and the role of the nurse as a provider of spiritual care are discussed throughout the course. 2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 credits NURSING 222 - PRINCIPLES OF CLIENT
AND/OR FAMILY TEACHING An elective course to help nursing
students in the development of teaching skills with client and/or
family, considering their physical, mental, spiritual and social needs.
The basic concepts of the teaching-learning process are introduced using
the Nursing Process as framework. It focuses on teaching theories, the
formulation of objectives, the developing of strategies, selecting 2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 credits NURSING 224 - ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL
NURSE IN INTRAVENOUS THERAPY Course designed to help students in the
refinement of skills in intravenous therapy. Focus on the capacitation of
students to use concepts from the biological sciences, pharmacology and
chemistry, in administering intravenous fluids, blood and derivates and
parenteral nutrition. 1 class hour, 3 hours laboratory, 1 semester, 2 credits NURSING 305 - PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHIATRIC
NURSING Provides for the understanding of basic concepts in the development of a healthy personality, and the application of mental health principles in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of psychopathology. Includes the study of behavior and the appropriate nursing actions to help individuals adopt healthy ways to cope with the difficulties of daily living. The basic tools utilized are: the nursing process, the therapeutic relationship, the use of the "self" in the therapeutic process and interactions with individuals, families, communities, and the health team based on principles of Christian philosophy. Practice with individuals in Psychiatric Hospitals and in the community. 3 class hours, 6 laboratory hours, 1 semester, 5 credits NURSING 314 - THE ROLE OF THE NURSE IN THE
PREVENTION, CARE Study and analysis of health problems which interfere with integral functioning of individuals. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process as a tool to provide nursing care in the satisfaction of the following needs: fluids and electrolyte balance, tissue repair; protection, nutrition, urinary and intestinal elimination, and sexuality. Emphasis in the use of health histories and physical assessment as important tools in the assessment phase and nursing diagnosis. Basic concepts such as: interpersonal relationships, diet therapy, rehabilitation, teaching, asepsis, pharmacotherapy, epidemiology, and Christian and ethical principles are integrated. Provides for the development of communication skills, critical thinking and nursing interventions. Clinical practice in secondary and tertiary clinical settings. 3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2 simulated lab hours, 1 semester, 5 credits NURSING 315 - The Role of the Nurse in the
Prevention, Care, and Rehabilitation of Adults with Pathophysiological
Conditions Study and analysis of health problems which interfere with the integral functioning of individuals. Emphasis in the nursing process as the tool to provide nursing care in the satisfaction of the following needs: oxygenation, circulation, cellular proliferation, metabolism, chemical and neural regulation. Emphasis in the use of health histories and physical assessment as important tools in the assessment phase and nursing diagnosis. Basic concepts such as: interpersonal relationships, diet therapy, rehabilitation, teaching, asepsis, pharmacotherapy, epidemiology, Christian and ethical principles are integrated. Provides for the development of communication skills, critical thinking and nursing interventions. Clinical practice in secondary and tertiary settings. 3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2
simulated lab hours, 1 semester, 5 credits Focus on the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills related to the care of the sick child. Identification of needs related to health from birth to adolescence is emphasized. The nursing process is utilized as a tool in providing nursing care. Emphasis on the use of health histories and physical examination in the assessment phase and the nursing diagnosis. The child is considered as an integral human being within a family and as God's creature. The effect of illness and hospitalization upon the family unit is analyzed. Theory is complemented with clinical practice. 3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 2 simulated lab hours, 1 semester, 5 credits
NURSING 392 - TRENDS IN THE STUDY OF AGED Introduction to the normal physical changes related to old age with implications for nursing assessment and intervention. Emotional, social and spiritual aspects of this stage are discussed and analyzed. 2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 credits
NURSING 393 - EMERGENCY NURSING (Elective
Course) Trends and new procedures for emergency situations are presented, considering emotional, social and spiritual needs. Principles of disaster nursing and care of patients with trauma are included. 1 class hour, 3 lab hours, 1 semester, 2
credits Study of the normal process of pregnancy, including labor and delivery, puerperium and the newborn child, all within the family context. Major complications of this process are analyzed. Students have the opportunity to develop competencies in history taking and physical assessment of the pregnant woman and the newborn. The nursing process and Christian beliefs and principles are utilized to identify and fulfill the needs of families in childbirth and puerperium crisis. Common gynecologic conditions are discussed. Theory is complemented with clinical experiences in different settings. 3 hours class, 6 hours Clinical Practice, 2 hours simulated lab, 1 semester, 5 credits NURSING 481 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING Emphasis on the nursing process as a tool to
offer nursing care and orientation to individuals, families and communities in a
variety of agencies and health services. Includes the levels of prevention in
the health system with emphasis on primary care, group work, environmental
health, vital statistics, epidemiology, major community physical, social and
spiritual health problems and intervention. Problem-solving techniques in
offering health care to families and 3 class hours, 6 clinical practice hours, 1
semester, 5 credits NURSING 483 - PERSPECTIVES IN NURSING Seminars that provide for the transition from
nursing students to a professional nurse. New trends and their relation to the
historic development of the profession are discussed. Emphasis is laced on the p
legal, social, economic, ethical and moral implications in nursing
practice. 2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 credits NURSING 485 - ADVANCED
NURSING PRACTICUM Practicum designed to
develop manual and managerial skills in the comprehensive care
of groups of patients with critical conditions and long-term
illnesses. Emphasis on the application of nursing
process concepts: taking and writing health histories,
physical assessment, leadership, communication, administrative
and supervisory concepts, problem-solving techniques, and
decision 2 class hours, 12 Clinical Practice hours, 3 simulated lab hours, 1 semester, 6 credits NURSING 486 - ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICUM Practice is designed to develop manual and managerial skills in the comprehensive care of groups of patients with critical conditions and with long-term illnesses. Emphasis on the application of nursing process concepts: taking and writing health histories, physical assessment, leadership, communication, administrative and supervising concepts, problem-solving techniques, and decision making. Case discussion in weekly seminars. 3 seminar hours, 3 simulated lab hours, 12 clinical practice hours, 1 semester, 7 credits
NURSING 490 - PRINCIPLES OF NURSING
RESEARCH Basic principles of research are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the process of research from the formulation of the problem to the interpretation of data. Discussion of how research contributes to improve nursing practice. Students are initiated in writing a research proposal. 2 class hours, 1 semester, 2 credits |
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