Nursing Program

NUR 2040—Health Assessment (3)

Provides an introduction to the basic skills utilized in data collection and physical assessment. The focus is on interviewing skills and systematic physical examination in assessing the physiological and psychosociocultural health status of clients of various age groups. Campus laboratory provides the opportunity for application of theoretical knowledge and performance of health assessments, with healthy individuals. Two hours lecture and two hours campus laboratory a week. Students will also enroll in NUR 2041, Health Assessment Lab. Co requisite: BIO 2020.

Addresses nutrition as a major component of health maintenance and promotion throughout the lifespan. Content serves as a foundation for clinical application in other nursing courses. Prerequisite: BIO 2010. Co requisite: NUR 2040, BIO 2020.

NUR 2240—Pathophysiology (3)

A study of concepts and diseases common to the general practice of nursing. Prerequisites: BIO 2010 and BIO 2020. Co requisite: NUR 2410.

NUR 2410—Introduction to Nursing (5)

An introduction to nursing concepts and theory, nursing processes and those skills which are basic to the practice of professional nursing. ($350.00 course fee) Students will also enroll in NUR 2411 (lab), NUR 2412 (Clinical). Co requisites: NUR 2040, NUR 2100 and NUR 2240.

NUR 3000—Professional Nursing II (2)

Explores moral, ethical and legal issues in nursing practice. Personal and professional awareness is encouraged through values clarification and other methodologies. Co requisite: This course is taken concurrently with NUR 3210.

NUR 3140—Pharmacology (3)

Provides a study of the nurse's role and responsibilities in clinical pharmacology. The course focuses on the major drug classifications, principles of drug actions/interactions, and nursing implications. Current trends in pharmacologic therapy will be discussed. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Nursing or consent of the instructor.

NUR 3210—Adult Health Nursing I (5)

Studies in theories, skills and responses of adults in health and illness. ($325.00 course fee) Students will also enroll in NUR 3211 (lab), NUR 3212 (Clinical). Prerequisites: NUR 2240 and NUR 2410. Co requisite: NUR 3140.

NUR 3410—Mental Health Nursing Concepts (5)

A study of theories, concepts and responses related to mental health and illness. ($300.00 course fee) Students will also enroll in NUR 3412 (Clinical). Prerequisite or Co requisite: PSY 4150, Abnormal Psychology.

NUR 3630—Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (3)

An elective course which provides the student with the skills utilized in interpretation of basic cardiac arrhythmia. The focus is on recognition of the key features of each arrhythmia along with the physiological consequences and signs and symptoms of each. In addition, management of each arrhythmia is reviewed.

NUR 3712—Nursing Externship (3)

This course is an elective clinical practicum of planned and supervised clinical experiences. Seminar and independent research study will be utilized to meet course requirements for the work-study experience. Students will spend approximately 350 hours in clinical affiliate on day, evening, night or weekend shifts and 10 hours in seminar (total 360 hours) working with an RN preceptor. Enrollment is limited to qualified students chosen by a selection committee and approved by the Dean of Nursing.

NUR 3850—Scientific Inquiry (3)

A study of theoretical knowledge and skills used in the nursing process as it relates to nursing research. Three hours per week.

NUR 3950-4950—International Studies (3-6)

Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken.

NUR 4015—Senior Nursing Capstone (3)

This course will explore moral, ethical and legal issues in health care delivery. The student's transition into professional nursing practice will be addressed. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Nursing.

NUR 4210-—Family Nursing: Childbearing (5)

A study of theories, concepts and responses related to childbearing individuals and their families. ($300.00 course fee). Students will also enroll in NUR 4212 (Clinical). Prerequisite: NUR 3210.

NUR 4310—Family Nursing: Infant to Adolescent (5)

Study of theory and skills used in the nursing process related to the child and young family. ($250.00 course fee). Students will also enroll in NUR 4312 (Clinical). Prerequisite: Senior standing in Nursing.

NUR 4410—Adult Health Nursing II (5)

A study of theoretical knowledge and skills associated with the care of the acutely ill adult. The focus will be on utilization of the nursing process in providing nursing care to clients with complex physiological and psychosocial needs. ($250.00 course fee). Students will also enroll in NUR 4412 (Clinical). Prerequisite: Senior standing in Nursing.

NUR 4500—Family Nursing: The Aging Adult (2)

A study of the theories of the aging process and the responses of the older adult in health and illness. Prerequisite: NUR 3210 consent of instructor.

NUR 4510—Community Health Nursing (5)

This course is the study of theoretical knowledge and skills used in the nursing process related to individuals, families and the community as a client. Theoretical concepts integral to community health nursing and strategies for nursing intervention for the promotion of community health will be identified. ($250.00 course fee). Students will also enroll in NUR 4512 (Clinical). Prerequisites: Senior standing in Nursing or consent of instructor.

NUR 4610—Leadership and Management in Nursing (5)

Presents leadership and management principles related to nursing practice in the health care system. ($250.00 course fee). Students will also enroll in NUR 4612 (Clinical). Prerequisites: Senior standing in Nursing or consent of instructor.

NUR 4710—Senior Practicum (2)

Includes concentrated senior clinical experience in a selected practice area as well as synthesis exercises in the classroom and computer laboratory. Students must pass a comprehensive exam in Nursing in order to pass this course. This course is only offered on a Pass/Fail basis. ($250.00 course fee). Prerequisite: Senior standing in Nursing.