45 courses with the subject NURV, 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.
NURV 105Introduction to the Nursing Profession
Lec. 2./Credit 2. Introduction to concepts related to the individual as an open sys- tem; bio-psycho-socio-cultural-political needs; wellness-illness continuum; growth and development; ego defense mechanisms and the research process for use of the nursing process to meet the needs of well individual clients. Study of the past, present and emerging role of the nurse and their relationship to social changes affecting the nursing profession. Orientation to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the baccalaureate nursing curriculum.
Principles of nutrition in health and illness; practical application of these principles and consideration of individual differences in nutritional requirements. Prerequisite: None. Fall semester. Open to all majors.
This course focuses on assisting persons of all ages to meet their basic needs. Students will concentrate on concepts of the nursing process, health teaching, relationship-centered communication, ethical-legal issues and caring. The integration of concepts related to mental health, nutrition, pharmacology, and pathophysiology will begin in this course Students also will begin the process of developing health care skills for self and others. Prerequisites: NURV 105, 217, 218, 221, 230, BIOV 224-225, CHEV 101. Corequi- site: NURV 216. Fall semester.
Lab 9./Credit 3. Clinical application of the nursing process, use of therapeutic com- munication, health teaching and selected nursing techniques in meeting basic needs of self and others in the community. Students will be expected to actively participate in the design and imple- mentation of a life-long, personal, self-care plan. It is expected that each student’s learning experiences will be unique, integrating interests, community resources and course requirements. Coreq- uisite: NURV 215. Fall semester.
Study of primary health care concepts as they relate to the biologi- cal, psychological, and sociocultural assessment of individuals and families in meeting basic needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Emphasis is placed on techniques of data collection through health histories and physical examinations for the establishment of a database for the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIOV 224-225, CHEV 101. Corequisite: NUR 218. Fall semester. For majors only.
Lab 3./Credit 1. Application of primary health care principles and techniques of data collection for the assessment of individuals and families in meeting basic needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Data are collected through the health history and physical examination to establish a database for the nursing process. Corequisite: NURV. 217. Fall semester. For majors only. College of Virginia Beach Courses 469
for Health Professional Lec. 3./Credit 3. This is a transdisciplinary course offered spring and fall semesters for majors in the health disciplines. Provider communication roles, definitions of therapeutic communication, professional and non- professional communication patterns, stress and communication, as well as cultural, legal and ethical aspects of communication, will be explored. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
for Health Professionals Lec. 2./Credit 2. A comprehensive learning experience which is self paced and designed to assist students in health-care professions, achieve mastery level in the use of medical terminology. Students will use the scavenger hunt approach to find answers to questions in the workbook as well as gain experiences in computerized instruction and testing. Prerequisite: One semester of Anatomy or Physiology. Open to all majors.
NURV 222Introduction to Health Law Lec. 3./Credit 3
This course will explore the various legal issues that affect the health-care provider today. Emphasis on ethical dilemmas, confiden- tial record management, living wills, power-of-attorney, organ dona- tion and how to avoid litigation in the workplace will be discussed. Actual malpractice health-care cases and experts in the legal profes- sion will be utilized. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the role that theories and principles of growth and development play in the psychosocial, cognitive, and emotional development of infant, toddler, preschooler, schoolaged child, and adolescent. The course is designed for all healthcare professionals who practice in all clinical areas and roles who wish to promote the understanding and adjustment of children and their families as they encounter events in the healthcare system. Using a developmental approach and application of theory into practice, emphasis will be on helping the child cope with and interpret both expected and stressful events in healthcare settings, utilizing age- appropriate strategies, such as effective communication and thera- peutic play activities. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
NURV 224Cultural Assessment for Health Professionals
Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course examines the role that culture plays in the person’s health-care practices, health care beliefs, and health care needs. The course is designed for all health care professionals who prac- tice in all clinical areas and roles who wish to nourish awareness of, and sensitivity for the cultural needs of clients and their fami- lies. Emphasis will be on health beliefs and practices manifested by people from different backgrounds who are members of various ethnic/cultural communities. Students will be given the opportu- nity to examine their own culture, beliefs, and attitudes in respect to health and illness. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors. 470 College of Virginia Beach Courses
in Contemporary SocietyLec. 3./Credit 3. This survey course will emphasize issues unique to the health of women. Particular emphasis will be placed on investigation of contemporary health problems of women with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention strategies that women can employ. Students will investigate community resources avail- able to support women’s health and identification of situations where professional intervention is indicated. Topics such as the superwoman syndrome, stress management, substance abuse, reproductive issues, menopause, cosmetic surgery and domestic violence will be examined. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
Healthcare Practices Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will survey issues surrounding complementary or alter- native health care practices within the context of the model of traditional health care. Use of complementary practices as means of consumer empowerment and participation in self care will be examined. Students will identify a wide variety of complementary methods of health care and discuss the risks and benefits of the methods. The place of complementary healthcare practices in con- temporary health care will be investigated. Topics will include areas such as herbal and vitamin supplements, acupressure, magnetics, yoga, hypnosis, music therapy, relaxation techniques, energy fields and guided imagery. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
Laboratory Lab 3./Credit 1. Application of basic mathematical skills and formulas related to computation of drug dosages to meet the needs of well and ill indi- vidual clients. Content includes calculation of oral, parenteral and pediatric dosages, conversion between the metric and Apothecar- ies’ systems to implement the nursing process. Prerequisite: None. Fall semester. For majors only.
Therapies Seminar Sem. 3./Credit 3. Fundamental health seminar related to alternative and complementary nutrition therapies. This course will survey the evaluation of health- care claims, mechanisms and literature search on a wide variety of unconventional nutrition therapies used for disease prevention and treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on wellness and health promotion through practical application of knowledge and problem- based learning projects. Nursing elective. Open to all majors.
This course will provide an evaluation of the chemical and physi- cal nature of food additives. The course will survey the functions and effects on the chemical, structural, biological, and nutritional properties of foods. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe the purpose of the various food additives, identify pros and cons of food additive usage, identify interactions with medications and describe current research relating to food additives and supplements. Nursing elective. Open to all majors. Hampton University 2018-2020
Lec. 4./Credit 4. A transition course for licensed practical nurses which covers con- cepts of professional nursing theoretical rationale for basic nursing interventions, application of basic mathematical skills, formulas and fundamentals of drug therapies Study of the past, present and emerging role of the nurse and their relationship to social changes affecting the nursing profession. Orientation to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the baccalaureate nursing curriculum. rerequisites: State licensure as a licensed practical nurse, NURV 217, 218, 221, 230, BIOV 224-225, CHEV 101. Corequisite: NUR 234. Fall semester. For majors only.
Nursing: Practicum Lab 9./Credit 3. A practicum course which provides for clinical application of nurs- ing concepts as a science and a process. Corequisite: NURV 233. Fall semester. For majors only.
This course provides sophomore students with the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty member conducting ongoing research. An individual teaching-learning research contract specifies the amount of time, particular tasks and level required to earn the desired grade for the number of credits earned. Contracts must be negotiated during the first week of class. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
NURV 300Special Topics in Nursing Lec. 2./Credit 2
A tutorial for the five major nursing courses and the Professional Development seminar. Content for each section will be specific to the related nursing courses. The following section numbers cor- respond to the respective corequisite courses: Section 01 – NURV 345, Section 02 – NURV 355, Section 03 – NURV 455, Section 04, NURV 445, Section 05 – NURV 215 and Section 07 – NURV 419 (by permission only). Prerequisite: Same as major nursing course. Corresponding semester of major course offering. For majors only.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. A study of pathophysiologic concepts, utilizing a system’s approach. Focuses on alterations in adaptive processes which occur during ill- ness throughout the lifespan and which affect the individual’s abil- ity to function in society. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Fall semester. For majors only.
Lec. 2./Credit 2. Study of the community as a social system, the basic concepts of community health systems and epidemiology will be discussed. Major focus is on the role of the nurse in the administration of community health care. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
An interdisciplinary study of death from a biological-psychological- social-cultural-political point of view including attitudes toward death, definitions of death, causes, grief expressions, preparations for death, and death rituals in contemporary society. Nursing Elec- tive. Open to all majors. Hampton University 2018-2020
Lec. 3./Credit 3. Specifically designed to enhance skills in critical thinking and appraisal of information needed in the communication of scientific data. Emphasis will be on the transdisciplinary use of technolo- gies and informatics in healthcare environments. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. Emphasis is on teaching-learning principles, evaluation of learning needs related to health, planning of learning activities, develop- ment of teaching materials, and evaluation of learning outcomes. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3. This multidisciplinary course focuses on health awareness, under- standing youth communication, and talking with youth about sex, drugs, and AIDS. Activities will assist in facilitating preteens and teenagers in becoming more aware of their values. The course is designed to be fun but informative. The content is appropriate for persons who are interested in educating either self and peers or others regarding sexual responsibilities and developing advocacy skills. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
to Health Care Ethics Lec. 3./Credit 3. This multidisciplinary course examines the shared ethical basis for the practice of nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and speech and hearing therapy. Normative ethical theory is examined in relation to codes of ethics relevant to each of these areas of practice. In addition, historical and current codes of ethics for nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and speech and hearing therapy will be exam- ined to assess their impact and relevance for practice. Ethical issues will be examined and discussed in relation to ethical theory and the legal and ethical requirements for professional practice. The impact of knowledge development, culture, and worldview on ethical decision-making is addressed. Ethical frameworks for prob- lem analysis and decision-making are explored. Ethics and public policy is addressed. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
This course provides the forum for students to explore the meaning of spirituality in everyday living for self and how other individuals across the lifespan might exhibit their own spirituality. Emphasis will be on the contribution and perspectives that religion, history, art, health care and the behavioral sciences give to contemporary spirituality. The primary focus will be on the student’s own criti- cal reflection of therapeutic discourse in class, journaling, and the development of one’s own concept of spirituality and its compo- nents. The concept of the impact of family and community will be discussed. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors. College of Virginia Beach Courses 471
the Process of Nursing Lec. 2./Credit 2. Study of pharmacotherapeutics and its relationship to the promo- tion, maintenance and/or attainment of health in the satisfaction of the basic needs of well and ill clients in a multicultural society. The content integrates nursing process with pharmacological prin- ciples and fundamentals of drug therapy. In addition, the research process as it impacts the nursing process is given emphasis. Pre- education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Fall semester. For majors only.
Successful completion of all pre-professional general
NURV 340Disaster Preparedness Lec. 3./Credit 3
This course focuses on introducing the upper level nursing student to disaster preparedness and response as a member of the health- care community. Emphasis will be placed on the team approach to participating in many aspects of a coordinated disaster plan and response. Nursing elective. Open to all majors.
The major focus of this course is utilization of the nursing process in meeting the health care needs of adult clients experiencing med- ical-surgical interferences. The concept of forming partnerships that promote health in families, populations and communities will be emphasized. In this course students will focus on the concepts of multicultural, community-based health care, transdisciplinary health- care concepts, wellness program planning and therapeutic commu- nication. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses.
Lab 12./Credit 4. The application of nursing principles, for self and client care including therapeutic touch, therapeutic presence, and relaxation; assessment and development of wellness plans/programs; devel- opment and use of various teaching-learning materials; group dynamics and counseling techniques; participation in target group and/or community activities; and following families experiencing health alterations. Corequisite: NURV 345. Spring semester. For majors only.
and Childrearing Family Lec. 4./Credit 4. Major emphasis is on the developmental tasks of childbearing and childrearing families and children from infancy to adolescence. Major interferences and maladjustments will be addressed with emphasis on meeting the needs of the family and children along the wellness-illness continuum. Prerequisites: Successful comple- tion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Corequisite: NURV 356. Fall semes- ter. For majors only. 472 College of Virginia Beach Courses
and ChildrearingFamily: Practicum Lab 12./Credit 4. The application of nursing principles and utilization of the nurs- ing process to meet the healthcare needs of the childbearing and childrearing family in a variety of health care settings. Students will use information technology, the development and use of vari- ous teaching-learning materials, group dynamics, assessment and development of wellness plans and counseling techniques. Stu- dents will follow families experiencing health alterations. Corequi- site: NURV 355. Fall semester. For majors only.
Emphasis is on a supervised educational experience designed to facilitate beginning role transition of rising seniors in practicing nursing in tertiary health care systems. Opportunities are provided for the application of sound clinical judgment and critical think- ing skills throughout the nursing process in the management of patient care; demonstration of understanding and competence in technical skills and procedures related to selected areas and the development of time management and delegation skills. Synthesis of theoretical knowledge with clinical along with knowledge from previous and concurrent courses is expected to be demonstrated. education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Sum- mer semester. For majors only.
Successful completion of all pre-professional general
NURV 399Independent Study Ind./Credit 3
This course provides junior students with the opportunity to collab- orate with a faculty member conducting ongoing research. An indi- vidual teaching-learning research contract specifies the amount of time, particular tasks and level required to earn the desired grade for the number of credits earned. Contracts must be negotiated during the first week of class. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
Problems of the Elderly Lec. 3./Credit 3. Study of normal processes of aging. Exploration of major health problems. Discussion of communication techniques and approaches to promoting independence. Interaction with noninsti- tutionalized elderly. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
NURV 418Issues in Research Seminar Lec. 2./Credit 2
Students will critique research in terms of its implications for nurs- ing practice and health care policy. Opportunities will be provided to discuss ways to implement research findings in practice set- tings. A senior research project and paper will be required. Pre- and 200 level courses, and NURV 345, 346 for beginning nursing students and PSYV 346 or MATV 205 for registered nurse students. Summer term for beginning nurse students and fall semester for Registered nurse students. Hampton University 2018-2020
PSYV 346 or MATV 205, successful completion of all 100
NURV 419Professional Development Seminar
Lec. 2./Credit 2. Emphasis will be on basic organizational assessment, leadership and health-care management from the perspectives of voluntary agencies, health care provider organizations and service delivery. A synthesis course utilizing the nursing process in coordinating care for a variety of clients at various states along the wellnes- sillness continuum. Selected cases are used for developing the professional nurse’s role in managing care to individual, families and groups. Must be taken the semester of graduation. Successful completion of all 100, 200 and 300 level nursing courses. Spring semester. For majors only.
Lec. 2./Credit 2. Investigation and analysis of theoretical and applied concepts of leadership and management principles of nursing in the delivery of health care to meet the basic needs of human beings, families, groups, and communities. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, skills and attitudes of the nurse leader/manager through skill building, communication, delegation, conflict resolution, staffing, resource allocation, risk management, evidenced based practice and qual- ity improvement. This course focuses on the student nurse role in transitioning into nursing leadership roles and beginning nursing practice. Corequisites: NURV 443. For majors only.
Lab 6/Credit 2. This precepted experience is designed to promote transition into professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with members of the health care team, application of leadership and management roles, apply critical thinking and ethical decision making in the delivery of safe and effective care. Utilize the nursing process in the evaluation of nursing care, allocation of resources while refining skills, knowledge and attitudes gained in prior nurs- ing courses. Corequisites: NURV 442. For majors only.
Lec. 4./Credit 4. Emphasis is on the etiology and control of major health problems, at risk populations, health policy, organizational leadership and management, and nursing research. Opportunities will be provided to investigate relationships between bio-psycho-sociocultural- political-spiritual-factors and the health of the community, and automated databases for epidemiologic and outcome evaluation purposes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all 300 level nurs- ing courses. Corequisite: NURV 446. Fall semester. For majors only.
Nursing: Practicum Lab 12./Credit 4. This course places major emphasis on early case finding and referral of individuals and groups for treatment and, when neces- sary, rehabilitation. The interface between hospitals, urgent care centers, adult care homes, and other governmental and private health care agencies will be explored. Refining the skills of assess- ment, care and collaborative professional skills of nurses will be expected. Corequisite: NUR 445. Fall semester. For majors only. Hampton University 2018-2020
Focus is on the care of adult clients experiencing major complex and life threatening medical-surgical alterations in health utilizing the nursing process and related theories. Concepts of acute care, nursing research, decision making, and professional accountability are emphasized. Course content includes crises interventions Pre-
Successful completion of all 300 level nursing courses.
Corequisite
NURV 456. Spring semester. For majors only.
NURV 456Adult Health Nursing II: Practicum
Lab 12./Credit 4. This course focuses on the implementation of the nursing process in caring for adult clients with medical-surgical alterations in the acute care setting. The additional concepts of the etiology and con- trol of major health problems, conflict resolution, care coordination, organizational leadership and management, and nursing research will be included. Corequisite: NURV 455. Spring semester. For majors only. PEDV (Physical Education Activities)
