NUR - Nursing

This seminar is an introduction to professional nursing, healthcare and health professions through the history of medicine and nursing.

Critical thinking and clinical judgment along with interprofessional collaboration are hallmarks of a professional nurse and are the foundation of this course. Students will engage in experiential learning experiences to demonstrate beginning competence in critical thinking and clinical judgment. Students will explore nursing roles available to BSN prepared RNs.

Through the introduction of basic nursing concepts, the course prepares students for the role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting. Students apply these nursing concepts in performing a health history and fundamental nursing skills.

This course is designed to allow the student to practice and then demonstrate skills with the goal of competency. The integration of theoretical concepts into laboratory and clinical experiences will focus on the development of the nursing student to systematically analyze assessment data to recognize patterns of patient needs necessary to plan and implement nursing care. The course prepares students for the role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting.

This course provides an overview of the science of nutrition and its influences on growth, development, and health maintenance. The relationship between illness and nutritional interventions will also be described and discussed. The student will be expected to recognize how nutrition influences a patient’s overall health, to identify, and apply this information in the comprehensive care of all patients health or disease status across the lifespan. Co-requisite(s): SCI 111 and SCI 112. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides the student with knowledge of the basic mechanisms involved in pathophysiological processes. Common health care problems, as identified by USA morbidity and mortality statistics and Healthy People initiative, are discussed as prototypes of disease processes Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances are discussed in relation to a variety of pathophysiological states. The effects of age and associated differences in adaptive capacity as related to disease processes are discussed. Pre-requisite(s): SCI 100, SCI 200, SCI 205, SCI 110 and SCI 111. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Through the introduction of basic nursing concepts, the course prepares students for the role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting. Students apply these nursing concepts in performing a comprehensive health history, physical assessment and fundamental nursing skills. Students will expand their knowledge base to apply these nursing concepts to the fundamental skills necessary to care individuals across the lifespan and in diverse settings. Pre-requisite(s): SCI 102, SCI 200/200L, SCI 205/205L, SCI 111/111L, and Chemistry. Co-requisite(s): NUR 204C. 8 quarter hours

This course is designed to allow the student to practice and then demonstrate assessment and fundamental nursing skills with the goal of competency. The integration of theoretical concepts into laboratory and clinical experience will focus on the development of the nursing student to systematically analyze assessment data to recognize patterns of patient needs necessary to plan and implement nursing care. The course prepares students for the role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting. Pre-requisite(s): SCI 102, SCI 200/200L, SCI 205/205L, SCI 111/111L and Chemistry. Co-requisite(s): NUR 204. 3 quarter hours

This course builds on the RN student’s health assessment skills with emphasis on critical thinking and clinical judgment, and the identification of real and potential health and wellness problems. The physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and economic dimensions of health and wellness will be explored. Students will be provided experiential learning opportunities to demonstrate competency in health assessment through a variety of activities. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): NUR 205C. 5 quarter hours

Experiential learning opportunities are necessary for demonstration of competence and are a major focus of this course. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s); NUR 205. 2 quarter hours

Building upon the concepts introduced in Foundations of Nursing Practice I students will expand their knowledge base to apply these nursing concepts to the fundamental skills necessary to care for individuals across the lifespan and in diverse settings. The course prepares students for the role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 200. Co-requisite(s): NUR 210C. 5 quarter hours

This course is designed to allow the student to practice and then demonstrate skills with the goal of competency. The integration of theoretical concepts into laboratory and clinical experiences will focus on the development of the nursing student to systematically analyze assessment data to recognize patterns of patient needs necessary to plan and implement nursing care. The course prepares students for the role of the professional nurse in the clinical setting. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 200C. Co-requisite(s): NUR 210. 2 quarter hours

This course introduces pharmacology concepts and principles and provides the foundation needed to administer medications safely. Emphasis is placed on the pharmacological management of common conditions as identified by USA morbidity and mortality statistics and Healthy People initiative through discussion of medication categories and selected common prototypes. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 203. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course will discuss the integration of genetic/genomic information into nursing practice, including ethical, legal, psychological, cultural, and social issues are examined. The role of the nurse as advocate for individual rights regarding access to and use of genetic information, decision-making, and actions are emphasized throughout the course. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to nursing research. Emphasis is placed on understanding how to search for research information and analyze and utilize research findings in the practice setting to become an informed consumer of research. Pre-requisite(s): MTH 102. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is designed to assist in the transition of the student to the role of the BSN prepared professional nurse in a health care setting. Emphasis is placed on current professional and health care issues that impact the professional nurse practicing in a contemporary healthcare environment. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on the nursing care of adults experiencing select acute and chronic health issues and their management. Physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual assessments and health data are incorporated into the identification of nursing care problems, establishment of goals, selection of appropriate interventions, and evaluation of care for adults experiencing acute and chronic health issues. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 200, NUR 210 and NUR 203. Co-requisite(s): NUR 304C. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on implementation of the nursing process in the care of adults experiencing acute and chronic health conditions. Physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual assessments and health data are obtained, goals are established and nursing care is planned and evaluated in acute care settings. Evidence-based practice guidelines and interdisciplinary collaboration are used to optimize health outcomes. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 200Cand NUR 210C. Co-requisite(s): NUR 304. 2 quarter hours

This course applies family theory and an epidemiological framework to present concepts related to the health promotion and maintenance of the perinatal family (childbearing person, fetus/neonate, and support persons). Emphasis is placed on the physical, developmental, and psychosocial well-being of the perinatal family. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 300 and NUR 304. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical concepts in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of culturally competent nursing care delivered to the perinatal family across risk levels. Family theory and an epidemiological framework are emphasized. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 304C and NUR 300. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course uses the levels of prevention model and the Healthy People initiative to structure the presentation of selected concepts related to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health in Pediatric patients and their families. Emphasis is placed on the physical, developmental, and psychosocial wellness of the Pediatric patient within the family. Major causes of morbidity and mortality along with the nursing care of community based and hospitalized Pediatric patients are discussed. Additional discussion centers around the influence of healthcare economics, policy, and culture, on the child and family. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 315, LAP 101 and NUR 300. 5 quarter hours

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical concepts learned in the theory course. Students will provide evidence based, developmentally supportive nursing interventions to children and their families in the process of health restoration and health promotion. Students will incorporate concepts of family-centered care, teamwork, and patient safety into the care provided. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 101, PSY 315, NUR 210, NUR 210C, and NUR 300. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course provides an overview of nursing informatics and the role of the nurse in managing health care information in a health care setting. Effective communication and safety concepts related to patient care and outcomes are discussed. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on the delivery of population-focused nursing care to communities and population groups with emphasis on the role of the nurse in health promotion, disease prevention and intervention. Pre-requites(s): NUR 205. Co-requites(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical concepts in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of culturally competent nursing care delivered to individuals, communities and populations across diverse healthcare settings. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): NUR 400. 2 quarter hours

This course is designed to prepare students to assist individual, families and communities to achieve and maintain optimal mental health. An epidemiologic model is used to help students understand nursing care of families and individuals experiencing mental disorders across the life cycle in a variety of settings. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 303, NUR 300, PSY 101, and PSY 315. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This clinical course is designed to prepare students in assisting persons (individuals, families, communities) to achieve and maintain optimal mental health. An epidemiologic model will be used to help students guide their nursing care of families and individuals experiencing mental health disorders in a variety of settings. In these settings, students use critical thinking (clinical reasoning) to apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to provide nursing care. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 304C, NUR 300, and PSY 315. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course focuses on the nursing care of adults experiencing complex health problems. Physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual assessments and health data are incorporated into identifying nursing care problems, establishing patient goals, selecting appropriate interventions, and evaluating the care of adults experiencing complex health problems. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 300, NUR 304, and PSY 315. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical concepts in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of culturally competent nursing care delivered to individuals experiencing acute health problems. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 300, NUR 304C and PSY 315. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course emphasizes the role of the nurse leader in professional nursing practice and provides an introduction to the theory and practice of nursing leadership and management. The emphasis is on understanding the key components of the leadership/management process which include critically thinking, communicating effectively, handling conflict, delegating successfully, controlling resources, improving quality and safety, and leading change. Focus is on the nursing role of the leader/manager in practice settings and improving the quality and safety of patient populations. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is the culmination of all clinical courses in preparing the student for the transition to professional nursing practice. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside a nurse preceptor while caring for a full patient load in a variety of patient care environments. Students will utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to patient care delivery. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 300, NUR 304C and PSY 315. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours