Second Degree BSN Curriculum

Second Semester

UPNS 340 Applied Pathophysiology and Nursing Care of the Patient Experiencing Illness I - 5 Credits

This course explores the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of various body systems throughout the lifespan, contrasting them with similar mechanisms that support normal health. The underlying molecular, cellular, and histological deviations from homeostasis and the mechanisms that disrupt this optimal state will also be examined. Pathological conditions that have a higher incidence in specific developmental stages are the context. The relationship between pathogenesis and patient characteristics will be explored as the Synergy Model of Patient Care is extended to patients who are ill. Emphasis is on nursing interventions to promote safe passage through the health care system.

UPNS 341/341R Synergy in Nursing Practice: Illness Across the Lifespan I - 4 Credits

This clinical course focuses on the provision of care for patients experiencing illness. Attention is focused on the nursing characteristics inherent in the synergy model. Clinical settings will be selected across a broad spectrum of sites emphasizing in-patient environments. Students implement nursing interventions based on plans that reflect clinical judgment, caring practices, and a research base.

UPNS 342 Applied Pathophysiology and Nursing Care of the Patient Experiencing Illness II - 5 Credits

This course completes the exploration of the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of various body systems as well as psychopathology throughout the lifespan. The relationship between psychopathology and patient characteristics are analyzed. Severe psychopathological clinical situation are also examined. The management of nursing care issues with patient experiencing multiple systems failure in critical situations is explored. Nursing knowledge is utilized to foster safe passage for these critically ill patients to recovery or to a comforting closure.

UPNS 343/343R Synergy in Nursing Practice: Illness Across the Lifespan II - 4 Credits

This clinical course focuses on the provision of care for patients experiencing critical illness with multiple complications or systems failure. Attention is focused on the nursing characteristics inherent in the Synergy Model as these relate to highly complex situations. Experiences are also provided in clinical situations where patients are experiencing profound psychopathology that calls for nursing interventions. Clinical settings will reflect the critical care emphasis. Students implement nursing interventions based on plans that reflect clinical judgment, caring practices, and a research base.

R - Recitation