Undergraduate Nursing Course Descriptions

131Introduction to Wellness, Illness, and Nursing - 4 hrs. (3 theory; 1 clinical) Explores concepts basic to nursing with emphasis on healthy living, utilization of health resources environmental impact on health, and the development of knowledge competence, communication and caring within the nurse’s professional role.  Through class and clinical experiences, students learn collaboration, critical thinking, and basic assessment skills for clients through the lifespan. Prereq: HP 211, Chem 141 and Biol 121. Sp

232Pharmacology for Nurses II - 1 hr. This course focuses on the administration of medications related to the care of clients with respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, infection, and pain.  Drug classifications, actions, side effects, adverse effects, and nursing implications of medication administration are discussed.  Use of the nursing process to safely administer medications and develop client education plans is also emphasized. Prereq: NURS 131 and NURS 132 or permission of the instructor. F

243Mental Health Nursing - 4 hrs.(2 theory; 2 clinical) This course focuses on therapeutic interaction concentrating on human responses to mental health and illness.  Students practice the therapeutic use of self, and implement culturally sensitive mental health nursing interventions in multiple clinical settings. Prereq: NURS 231 and PSY 201. Sp

245Nursing of Children and Adults I - 4 hrs. (2 theory; 2 clinical) Applies the nursing process for clients across the lifespan with musculoskeletal, immunologic, hepatic, pancreatic, hematologic, and respiratory disorders in the acute care and post discharge setting. Pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, and culturally sensitive nursing interventions are explored within the nursing process framework. Prereq: NURS 231. Sp

341Nursing of Women and Families - 4 hrs. (2 theory; 2 clinical) This course explores health patterns and cultural influence of women and their families across the lifespan. Reproduction, pregnancy, menopause, women’s health issues and newborn care are emphasized through theoretical and clinical application. Prereq: NURS 243 and NURS 245. F

343Nursing of Children and Adults II - 4 hrs. (2 theory; 2 clinical) Applies the nursing process for clients across the lifespan in the perioperative setting and with allergic, endocrine and renal disorders in the acute care and post discharge settings. Pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, and culturally sensitive nursing interventions are explored within the nursing process framework.  Prereq: NURS 243 and NURS 245. F
 
 

347Nursing of Children and Adults III - 8 hrs. (4 theory; 4 clinical) This course focuses on complex, multi-dimensional health problems, through the lifespan from developmental, family, and environmental perspectives. Acute trauma, cardiovascular, acute respiratory, and neurosurgical disorders are studied. The role and competencies of the nurse as a health team member and care coordinator are emphasized. Prereq: NURS 341 and NURS 343. Sp
 
 

348Legal Aspects of Nursing - 1 hr. Explores legal and ethical relationship of nursing to society; criminal/civil law; judicial process; liability issues; individual rights; employment issues; scope of practice; legislation affecting of nursing practice and health care. Prereq: NURS 341 and NURS 343 or permission of the instructor. Sp
 
 

351 Transition to Professional Nursing - 3 hrs. Prepares the Registered Nurse for contemporary nursing practice and education.  Develops critical thinking knowledge, expertise and the personal and professional development required of the diverse health care settings.  Prereq: permission of instructor and/or advisor required. F, Sp, Su

353Nursing Research - 3 hrs. (3 clinical) This course explores the role of the nurse as a consumer of research. The student will evaluate information resources related to nursing’s scientific knowledge base, culminating in an integrative review of the literature for selected nursing and health related topics. Prereq: HP 402 or PSY 302 and NURS 231. F, Sp, Su

355Nursing Practicum - 3 hrs. This course provides students with a concentrated clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on integration, application of core-nursing knowledge, strengthening competencies and leadership and management while providing and coordination care of clients.  Seminar discussions include team building, clinical judgment, prioritization, delegation and decision-making. Prereq: NURS 347. Sp
 
 

451 Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice - 3 hrs. Preparation of the associate or diploma nurse graduates with clinical experience to enter the advanced practice graduate nurse program is emphasized. The program’s philosophy, conceptual framework, and objectives are discussed in relation to contemporary advanced nursing practice and education. Students explore health promotion and assessment, health care community and team membership, nursing theory, nursing research, and quality management systems. Prereq: permission of instructor and/or advisor required. F, Sp, Su.

452Nursing of Critically Ill Children and Adults - 5 hrs. (3 theory; 2 clinical) Explores the care of the client with health states characterized by acute dysfunction or pattern disruption, high problem complexity, and low outcome predictability. Students provide direct care to clients in selected critical care settings. Prereq: NURS 355, 351 or 451. F, Sp

454Community Health Nursing - 6 hrs. (3 theory; 3 clinical) This course explores the multidimensional health needs of populations in the community and the diverse multicultural, social, and environmental factors that influence community health and resource allocation. Prereq: NURS 355, 351 or 451. F, Sp

465Nursing of Chronically Ill Children and Adults - 5 hrs. (3 theory; 2 clinical) This course focuses on holistic concepts used in assisting individuals and families in responding to chronic or long-term health care needs. Prereq: NURS 355, 351 or 451. F, Sp

466Nursing Management - 5 hrs. (3 theory; 2 clinical)  Management functions and leadership roles in professional nursing are examined. Decision-making, communication, motivation, change theories, managed care and case management are presented and discussed to enhance the development of the beginning nurse manager. Prereq: NURS 355, 351, or 451. F, Sp

467Professional Nursing and Health Care Issues - 3 hrs. Current issues related to professional nursing and health care from a historical, economical, legal/ethical, political, and multicultural framework are presented. Strategies designed to influence organizational, institutional, and governmental decisions influencing nursing and health care are covered. Meets University Core Curriculum Goal D:  Synthesis. Prerequisite: completion of two 400 level clinical nursing courses. Sp, Su

470Special Topics in Nursing - 1-3 hrs. This course provides the opportunity for analysis and synthesis of concepts and research related to special topics in nursing and health care.

472Home Health Nursing - 3 hrs. Review concepts pertinent to general nursing practice within the home environment. Theoretical framework relevant to home care d care for clients using a multidisciplinary approach are examined. Prereq: permission of instructor.

474Perioperative Nursing - 3 hrs. Explores the role of the perioperative nurse focusing on intraoperative, preoperative and postanesthesia nursing care through various teaching methodologies including clinical activities with preceptor. Prereq: permission of instructor.

476Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing - 3 hrs. Advanced knowledge and research concerning the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery is presented. The collaborative role of the nurse while participating in the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patient is emphasized.  Prereq: permission by instructor.

478Rehabilitation Nursing - 3 hrs. This course examines nursing practice in the specialty of rehabilitation nursing. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and treatment of group responses to health problems as a result of altered functional ability.

482Oncology Nursing - 3 hrs. Advanced knowledge of adult oncology nursing is presented. The dimensions of prevention and early detection, diagnosis, treatment, palliation, rehabilitation, and survivorship are studied with diagnostic evaluation, classification, staging, and various treatment modalities for a selected range of malignancies.

484Health Care Outcomes: Integrating Nursing Case Management and Disease Management - 3 hrs. This course investigates the concepts of case management focusing on the policy, economic and cares factors that influence positive outcomes for individuals or groups of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of nursing with case management and disease management concepts.

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