Curriculum Document Template

Academic Dept.:Nursing School Document Number: 04-04

Document Author:Kathleen Nix Approved by School:11/17/04

Date: March 26. 2004 CEP Review:

Type of Document: Addition_ Deletion_ Revisions _X Senate Approval:

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Document Subject: Nursing Major: Change in course prerequisite

Justification: Students need the drug calculation skills taught in Nur 274 to successfully master the medication administration content taught in Nur 282.

Current:

NUR 282: Adult Nursing I
Course Pattern: Lecture 03 Lab 00 Credit 03 (First 8 wks.)
Pre or Corequisite: NUR 197, NUR 274, NUR 294
Building on the foundational core, the nursing process is utilized as a systematic approach to therapeutic intervention with adult individuals adapting to stimuli. Concepts relative to physiological integrity are emphasized.

Proposed:

NUR 282: Adult Nursing I
Course Pattern: Lecture 03 Lab 00 Credit 03 (First 8 wks.)
Prerequisite: NUR 197, NUR 274; Corequisite : NUR 294
Building on the foundational core, the nursing process is utilized as a systematic approach to therapeutic intervention with adult individuals adapting to stimuli. Concepts relative to physiological integrity are emphasized.

Impact on Students: Students will be better prepared to learn the medication administration content

Impact on Other Academic Departments: None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department: N/A

Impact on University Resources: None

Impact on General Education Requirements: None

Revised:10/03