Undergraduate (2104) Graduate (2104)
Spring Undergraduate Electives (2104)
You can register for these courses without being enrolled in a program. Registration deadline to avoid a penalty fee is Friday, December 11, 2009.
For more information please call:- 412-624-4547 or
- 1-888-747-0794
Independent Study (NUR 1061)
An independent study is a student-initiated experience planned to permit students to pursue an area of interest in nursing with guidance of a faculty preceptor.
- When: By Appointment
- Where: By Appointment
- Who: School of Nursing Students Only
- Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
Courses
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Leadership in Military Nursing (NUR 1640) 22648
This elective course is designed to enhance nurse cadets' leadership ability and technical competence. This course has two components: leadership training and precepted clinical experience.
- When: TBA
- Where: 336 Victoria Building
- Who: School of Nursing ROTC Students Only
- Credits: 3
- Instructor: Michael Beach
Applied Adult CP Critical Care (NUR 1710) 22620
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply concepts related to the cardiopulmonary assessment and multidisciplinary management of critically ill adults. Through the use of presentations and laboratory sessions, the student will explore the pathophysiologic basis of critical cardiopulmonary instability, physical and technologic assessment parameters, and treatment modalities commonly utilized in the care of these patients in the intensive care unit. Interactive laboratory demonstration of vasoactive drugs, arterial, central venous and pulmonary artery monitoring, artificial airways, mechanical ventilation and rhythm strip interpretation will be provided. Critical clinical decision making and nursing responsibilities specific to dysrhythmia interpretation are addressed, including institution of appropriate immediate nursing intervention, pharmacological, and electrical therapeutic interventions based on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) algorithms. Further, students will have the opportunity to synthesize and apply this information within patient care scenarios of respiratory and cardiac instability.
- When: Mondays, 8:00 am - 10:50 am
- Where: 114 Victoria Building
- Who: School of Nursing Students Only
- Credits: 3 cr.
- Instructor: Alice Blazeck
Practical Issues in Disability (NUR 1750) 22668
Course discusses the issues involved in providing assistance to individuals with severe disabilities, and provides opportunities for learning practical skills for assisting these individuals in their activities of daily living.
- When: Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 3:55pm
- Where: Forbes Tower
- Who: School of Nursing Students Only
- Credits: 3
- Instructor: Sondra Balouris
Coordinating Clinical Trials (NUR 1800) 22534
The purpose of this course is to provide individuals with a basic understanding of clinical trials research conducted in accordance with federal regulations. Aspects of clinical trials research such as regulatory requirements, informed consent, pre and post study activities, audit procedures, and budgetary issues will be covered. This course will include presentations by individuals experienced in conducting trials; clinical research coordinators, IRB staff, investigational pharmacists, statisticians, and other experts in clinical research.
- Prerequisites: NUR 0067, NUR 1085, and NUR 1800
- When: Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 4:25pm
- Where: 117 Victoria Building
- Who: School of Nursing Students Only
- Credits: 2
- Instructor: Elizabeth Schlenk
Coordinating Clinical Trials (NUR 1801) 22538
The course is designed to familiarize students with roles and responsibilities of a clinical research coordinator through observation during a practicum, discussion of different types of clinical research protocols, and discussion of how these protocols are implemented in a variety of re search settings. Each student selects focus area and preceptor who guides observations designed to exemplify the role of the clinical research coordinator. Each student also participates in review of research proposals in NIH funded center at the University of Pittsburgh.
- Corequisites: NUR 1800
- When:TBA
- Where: TBA
- Who: School of Nursing Students Only
- Credits: 1 - 2
- Instructor: Elizabeth Schlenk
Contemporary Issues in Cross Cultural Health (NUR 1829) 22696
Purpose of course is to increase awareness of how delivery and acceptance of health care may be influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors. It will provide an overview of how these factors influence a person's response to stressors, daily health and living needs. Goal is to help students increase their understanding of culturally congruent care by utilizing cultural concepts, theories, and research. Students will analyze factors that facilitate/ hinder communication about health needs, acceptance of the health care regimen, and access to health care systems.
Instructor Consent Required- When: Wednesdays, 1:00pm- 3:25pm
- Where: 114 Victoria Building
- Who: School of Nursing Students Only
- Credits: 3
- Instructor: Ann Mitchell
Global Health Care (NUR 1900) 22706
Cultural competence and embracing diversity are central values of healthcare professionals. In light of the globalization of society, knowledge of differing perspectives, traditions, religions, politics, cultures, and health practices is crucial to providing quality healthcare. This course is designed to introduce students to concepts necessary to develop an understanding of health care from a global perspective, broaden their views of a globalized society, and examine their roles within the global community. The course will also introduce students to issues in health care delivery in selected countries where international study abroad programs exist.
- Prerequisite: NUR 0080 and NUR 1110
- When: Thursday, 4:00pm - 5:55pm
- Where: 114 Victoria Building
- Credits: 2 cr.
- Instructor: Janice Dorman and Sandra Engberg
Fundamentals of Disaster/Mass Casualty Care (NUR 2865) 38861
This course is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice of the causes, prevention, and response to disasters as well as insight into the disaster management system nationally and locally. Didactic content focuses on information central to emergency preparedness, disaster planning and response and mass casualty care.
Instructor Consent Required- Prerequisites: NUR 0082
- Who: Restricted to Nursing Students Only
- When: Mondays, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Where: 114 Victoria Building
- Credits: 2
- Instructor: Michael Beach
Spring Term Graduate Electives: 2104
Graduate Level Courses that can be Taken Without being Enrolled in a Program or Electives for Current Students. First day of Spring Registration is Thursday, October 22, 2009. Spring Term (January 06, 2010 – May 01, 2010).
For more information please call:- 412-624-4587 or
- 1-888-747-0794
Children with Disabilities: Clinical 1 (NUR 2079)
- When: TBA
- Where: 440 Victoria Building
- Credits: 2 cr.
Children with Disabilities: Clinical 2 (NUR 2089)
- When: Wednesday, 12:00pm – 2:55pm
- Where: 111 Victoria Building
- Credits: 2 cr.
Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Therapeutics (NUR 2680)
- When: Thursday, 4:00pm – 6:50 pm
- Where: 115 Victoria Building
- Credits: 3 cr.
Principles and Practice of Forensic Nursing and Legal Nurse Consulting (NUR 2820)
- When: Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:55 pm
- Where: 117 Victoria Building
- Credits: 3 cr.
Forensic Nursing PMH Nursing and Correctional Nursing (NUR 2823)
- When: Wednesday, 5:00pm – 7:50 pm
- Where: 122 Victoria Building
- Credits: 3 cr.
Fundamentals of Disaster and Mass Casualty Care (NUR 2865)
- When: Monday, 4:00pm – 5:55 pm
- Where: 114 Victoria Building
- Credits: 2 cr.