357 Nursing Systems V: Care of the Family: Childrearing (3)
Concepts of nursing care of children and childrearing families with selected health deviations. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 300, 308, 328, 344. Corequisites: Nursing 355, 356, 358 or approval of instructor .
358 Nursing Practicum III: Holistic Care of the Family (4)
Nursing care of childbearing and child rearing families in various clinical settings. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 300, 308, 328, 344. Corequisites: Nursing 355, 356, 357 or approval of instructor. Graded Satisfactory/No Credit. Laboratory/Studio course fee will be assessed.
423 Nursing Agency V: Research (3)
An introduction to nursing research emphasizing nursing theory as a basis for research, and the application of research to improve nursing practice. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 250 and one approved statistics course. Corequisites: Nursing 457, 458, 462.
427 Adult Nursing I (3)
Concepts of nursing care of adults with alterations in functional health patterns in response to complex health problems (including cancer, immune, nutritional, and neurological disorders). Every semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 200 level nursing courses. Corequisites: Nursing 429 or approval of instructor.
431 Nursing Agency VII: Conceptual Thinking (3)
Integration of theory based practice, education, and research for application in professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Nursing 423, 457, 458, 462. Corequisites: Nursing 442, 444, 490.
434 Perioperative Nursing (4)
Concepts and skills necessary for the nurse to practice in a primary role in specialized Perioperative settings. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, clinical lab 6 clock hours. Prerequisites: Completion of 300 level nursing courses or licensure as a registered nurse or approval of instructor.
435 Rehabilitation Nursing (4)
Concepts and principles of rehabilitation nursing including client and family care in rehabilitation and community settings. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, clinical 6 clock hours. Prerequisites: Completion of all required 300 level courses, licensure as a registered nurse or approval of instructor.
440 Preparation for NCLEX-RN (3)
A review of the nursing process with integration of key concepts in the care of the adult client, care of the childbearing family, care of the child, and care of the client with psychosocial disorders. On demand. Open only to seniors in their final semester or approval of instructor.
442 Nursing Systems VII: Concepts of Community Health (3)
This course examines synthesis of concepts and practice of Nurse Agency applied to vulnerable populations and communities. Prerequisites: Nursing 423, 457, 458, 462. Corequisites: Nursing 431, 444, 490.
444 Nursing Practicum V: Care of the Community (3)
This course focuses on applied community/public health principles that guide the practice of Nurse Agency in various multiperson unit service setting with defined vulnerable populations and communities. Prerequisites: Nursing 423, 457, 458, 462. Corequisites: Nursing 431, 442, 490.
455r Advanced Childbirth/Women’s Health Education (1-3)
The course enhances and expands the practice of nurses who work or will work with childbearing families and nonpregnant women. Advanced knowledge and skills are presented which enable students to assess and diagnose common gynecological and pregnancy-related problems. On demand. Prerequisites: Nursing 352, 353, 354 or RN license and physical assessment.
457 Nursing Systems VI: The Adult with Complex Health Deviations (3)
Concepts of nursing care of adults with complex health deviations Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 355, 356, 357, 358. Corequisites: Nursing 423, 458, 462.
458 Nursing Practicum IV: The Adult with Complex Health Deviations (4)
Holistic care of the adult with complex health deviations. Prerequisite: Nursing 355, 356, 357, 358. Corequisites: Nursing 423, 457, 462. Laboratory/Studio course fee will be assessed.
462 Nursing Agency VI: Professional Nursing in the Health Care System (3)
This course examines characteristics of Nurse Agency that focus on the professional nurse as leader and manager in health care systems. Prerequisites: Nursing 355, 356, 357, 358. Corequisites: Nursing 326, 428, 429.
470 Oncology Nursing (3)
In-depth study of the status of cancer as a major health problem. Treatment modalities used for intervention and interruption of the neoplastic process are studied, emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in treating oncology patients. On demand.
471 Nursing Case Management: Theory, Process and Outcome (3)
Web-based course on theory, process, outcome and role function essential to the practice of nursing case management are explores. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.
472 Health Care Information Management (3)
This course provides students with the theoretical foundation of healthcare information management, examines information technology, Internet tools, and use of software applications in professional practice. Prerequisite: Approved computer literacy course or core computer skills integrated into the major, or approval of instructor.
490 Nursing Practicum VI (3)
Application of Orem’s Conceptual Model to theory, practice, and research in a variety of clinical settings; preparation for entry into professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Nursing 423, 457, 458, 462.. Corequisites: Nursing 431, 442, 444.
495r Departmental Thesis
(1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand.
Rehabilitation Science
Occupational Therapy
Students who wish to receive the B.S. degree in Rehabilitation Science with a concentration OT will complete the elective hours for a total of 102 hours at UTC. Admission to UTC does not assure acceptance into the program. The student must follow the application procedures for admission to the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. After the students are accepted into the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) Occupational Therapy program, the Chattanooga students continue
