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NUR 314: Adult Health and
Pharmacology Nursing Theory Questions
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This syllabus is informational in nature and is not an express or implied contract. It is subject to change due to
unforeseen circumstances, as a result of any circumstance outside the University’s control, or as other needs arise. If, in
the University’s sole discretion, public health conditions or any other matter affecting the health, safety, upkeep or
wellbeing of our campus community or operations requires the University to move to remote teaching, alternative
assignments may be provided so that the learning objectives for the course, as determined by the faculty and the
University, can still be met. The University does not guarantee specific in-person, on-campus classes, activities,
opportunities, or services or any other particular format, timing, or location of education, classes, activities, or services.
Fundamental to Jacksonville University’s mission is support for an environment where divergent ideas, theories, and
philosophies can be openly exchanged and critically evaluated. Consistent with these principles and the concept of
Academic Freedom, this course may involve the discussion of ideas that you find uncomfortable, disagreeable, or even
offensive. These ideas are intended to be presented in an objective manner, they are not intended to persuade, and are
not an endorsement of what you should personally believe.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Four credit hours. Four (4) class hours per week for 16 weeks. Co-requisite: NUR-313 and NUR-306. Theories and
concepts related to common alterations in health of individuals and their families are presented within the framework of
the nursing process. Critical thinking is developed through interpretation and analysis of nursing diagnostic data and
identification of therapeutic interventions including pharmacotherapeutic therapies. Management of adult clients Focuses on
adult clients experiencing alterations in health: protective mechanisms of acid-base and immune responses and problems
of oxygenation in the respiratory, hematological, and cardiovascular systems, and a brief overview of cancer.
COURSE OBJECTIVES / LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
1. Use critical thinking to relate knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences and nursing science to
nursing care of adult individuals and their families experiencing common alterations in health.
2. Use the nursing process to examine the nursing care of individuals with common alterations in health in
a variety of health care environments.
3. Describe the role of the nurse in the administration of pharmacotherapeutics to promote, maintain and
restore health of individuals across the lifespan.
4. Discuss application of specific nursing interventions including pharmacotherapeutics in relation to
achieving safe, quality outcomes for the patient.
5. Examine the selection of therapeutic communication strategies for clients with common alterations in health.
6. Examine selected ethical, legal and social issues impacting individuals with common alterations in health.
7. Discuss epidemiology for specific diseases or conditions.
8. Discuss recent evidence-based findings related to health promotion practices used by clients with
common alterations in health.
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9. Discuss differences in various professional nursing roles required in the management of individuals and
their families in a variety of settings.
10. Explore cultural, societal, and economic factors that influence health care or health services for
individuals and their families.
11. Identify community and agency resources available to assist clients in meeting their health needs
12. Discuss modifiable risk factors, potential for education, medication use and advocacy for patients
with selected conditions or diseases.
EVALUATION METHODS:
Evaluation Methods: (Exams can be 50, 80 or 100 items. This course does not afford extra-credit points):
Six examinations Exam 1 = 100
points Exam 2 =
100 points
Exam 3 = 100 points
Exam 4 = 100 points
Exam 5 = 100
points Final = 120
points
ATI Proctored Exam = 80 points (Practice A/B = 32 points, Proctor Exam = 48 points)
ATI Targeted Assessments x4 = 75 points (Immunity, Cardiac, Respiratory, Cardiac/Resp
Medications) Writing assignments = 25 points (APA format, written paper, letter head +references)
Total 800 points
FINAL GRADE:
The course grade will be determined by summing the number of points. The student to obtain a minimum of 556 in
overall course points in addition to a cumulative average of 75% must be obtained on written exams to
successfully pass this course. If 75% is not maintained on exams by end of semester, a grade of D will be
submitted.
Exams will be recorded to the nearest 10th and rules of rounding will determine final exam average. For example,
a 87.4 will stay 87; whereas, 87.5 will round to 88.
Letter grades are assigned according to the following point legend.
A = 732 – 800 points
A- = 716 – 731 points
B+ = 700 – 715 points
B = 652 – 699 points
B- = 636 – 651 points
C+ = 620 – 635 points
C = 572 – 619 points
C- = 556 – 571
points Failure below
this level D+ =
540 – 555
points
D = 492 – 539 points
D- = 357 – 491 points
F = below 356
points
Regardless of points earned, failure to achieve the 75% exam average will result in course failure.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
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Policies regarding attendance, tardiness, examinations, promotion and written assignments are stated in the School of
Nursing Handbook. EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THESE POLICIES AND ADHERING TO
THEM.
