Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences · Courses
NSG
8 courses with the subject NSG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NSG 100Self-Care and Caring
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of care and caring which are at the center of our interaction with our patients. This course will demonstrate how care and caring can be integrated into the image of the professional nurse. The history and evolution of nursing, as well as nursing theories will serve as the foundational components that guide the caring nurse. Concepts such as self-care, compassion, communication, advocacy, and collaboration will be incorporated. (2)
The purpose of this course is to establish a foundation in nursing, beginning with a study of the nurses who have developed the profession through leadership, knowledge and theory. Students will be introduced to the ethics, values, accountability, role, empowerment, nursing process and professional standards. The concepts of health, determinants of health and lived experience will be examined from the individual to population level perspectives. The role of illness prevention in nursing practice will be identified. Introductory content will build a framework for beginning engagement of evidence-based practice, culturally congruent practice, communication skills and practice for quality and safety in healthcare. (2); Prerequisites: NSG 100 Self-Care and Caring and ENG 101 First Year Writing
This course provides an in-depth exploration of pharmacology as it relates to nursing practice. It covers the fundamental principles of drug action, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, classifications, dosages, administration routes, side effects, and patient education. The course also addresses special considerations in pharmacology, such as the impact of age, weight, and organ function on drug metabolism and efficacy. Ethical and legal aspects of medication administration will be highlighted, preparing students to navigate real-world challenges in clinical settings. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, this course aims to equip nursing students with the necessary skills to safely and effectively manage pharmacotherapy for diverse patient populations. (3); Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II; Corequisite: NSG I Health Promotion and
This course focuses on the community as client for a population-focused practice of the baccalaureate nurse. Students conduct assessments of individuals, families, and groups to identify health needs and commonly encountered health problems within the population. Research-based findings are critically examined and applied in the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions and care coordination at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. Using an evidence-based framework, students will explore epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case management, community assessment, and intervention; health information technology; and factors influencing the delivery of and
The purpose of this course is for students to understand how evidence is developed and used to guide nursing practice. The course focuses on identification of practice issues and appraisal and integration of evidence to improve patient outcomes. The research and quality improvement processes, clinical judgment, and interprofessional perspectives are examined. Based on their clinical experience, students will learn to develop a research question and conduct a literature review. Strategies to apply and disseminate evidence supporting best practices will be examined. (4); Prerequisite: ENG 101 First Year Writing and PBH 230 Statistics for Public Health.
This course examines cultural aspects of health care. Transcultural issues will be explored using theory and the six cultural phenomena that shape care. An emphasis is placed on recognizing contemporary challenges and developing skills needed to provide cultural competency for the baccalaureate nurse. Students will enhance their cultural competency through immersion, research, and discussion. Health care will be studied and applied in a rural, third world setting and the challenges of healthcare delivery in the country will be discussed. The students will enhance their nursing knowledge and expand their cultural understanding to provide support in a global community. (3)
NSG 315Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management
This course focuses on the theory, processes, skills, and behaviors of leadership and management. Within an increasingly complex and changing healthcare system, the organization and financing of health care will be explored. Theories regarding leadership, management, power, chaos, change, influence, delegation, communication and empowerment are analyzed. Strategies for effective interdisciplinary collaboration are explored. Learning activities are specifically designed to equip baccalaureate nurses with the necessary skills and abilities to expand their sphere of influence and enhance their communication and interaction skills. Effective collaboration and group work are crucial for achieving success within healthcare organizations. (3)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in furthering their professional identity development by integrating the principles of advocacy, leadership, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement into their professional roles. The course content is structured to facilitate students' integration of foundational practice knowledge into the formation of a personal nursing philosophy, and utilize the concepts of accountability, professional communication, collaboration, and self-reflection in their professional role development. Students will create a career development plan and explore future life-long learning opportunities. The student will engage in 45 hours of an individualized, precepted clinical experience aimed at extending their practice skills in an area of interest. (3); Prerequisite: Current, valid NYS Nursing License
