A developmental course designed to introduce pre-nursing students to the role of an associate degree nurse and the rigors of the nursing curriculum. Course content will assist students in identifying learning strategies which will promote their success if they are accepted into the nursing program. (Does not count toward degree requirements.)

Introduces the major concepts of pharmacotherapeutics, establishing a knowledge base that applies to patient care and education.

Assists the Licensed Practical Nurse to move into the role of the associate degree nurse. Includes selected content on physical and psychological needs.

Provides the students with the knowledge necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment utilizing the skills of history taking, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 105, NUR 105L. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 105 or NUR 105L the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 104.

Provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of nursing, process and practice. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 104A & NUR 105AP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 104A or NUR 105AP the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 105A. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Application of fundamental nursing skills using simulated patient care scenarios within a laboratory environment. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 104A & NUR 105A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 104A or NUR 105A the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 105AP. Credit: 1 semester hour.

Focus on basic human needs and development, interpersonal relationships, and beginning skills of patient care. Clinical laboratory experience provided. (Five hours of lecture and six hours of clinical laboratory per week) This course is used to evaluate the oral communication competency.

Application of scientific nursing principles and techniques, therapeutic relationships, and behavioral concepts essential to psychiatric and general hospital patients. (Five hours of lecture, six hours of clinical laboratory per week)

Designed to assist the student to integrate prior knowledge and advanced scientific principles in providing preventative, restorative, and maintenance/supportive care to adult clients and families experiencing common medical/surgical health alterations in selected settings. Requires concurrent registration in BIO 204 or NUR 114A. If the student drops or withdraws from BIO 204 or NUR 114A, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 114AP. Credit: 4 semester hours.

Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the registered nurse as the provider and manager of care to adult clients and families in selected practice settings under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Requires concurrent registration in BIO 204 or NUR 114A. If the student drops or withdraws from BIO 204 or NUR 114A, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 114AP. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Principles and concepts of mental and behavioral health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they relate to the nursing care of individuals, families and groups. Requires concurrent registration in BIO 204 & NUR 114A. If the student drops or withdraws from BIO 204 or NUR 115AP, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 115AP. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Student-designed experience focused on the role of the registered nurse as a provider and manager of care for individual, families, and groups with behavioral or mental health challenges in selected practice settings under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Requires concurrent registration in BIO 204 &r NUR 114A. If the student drops or withdraws from BIO 204 or NUR 115AP, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 115AP. Credit: 2 semester hours.

This course provides an introduction to organization of the human genome and basic principles of inheritance in humans; cells and development, chromosome structure and function, gene structure and function, genes in pedigrees and populations, implications of genetic variation on health; and genetic-driven therapeutics. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Principles and concepts of health and illness, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they relate to the nursing care of families during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn periods. Pre-requisites: Good standing in a School of Nursing program, BIO 109, BIO 204, NUR 100A, NUR 104A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR 115AP. Requires concurrent registration in PSY 303 and NUR 204AP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 204AP the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 204A.

Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the registered nurse as the provider and the manager of care for maternal clients, and their families during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn periods in selected practice settings under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Pre-requisites: Good standing in a School of Nursing program, BIO 109, BIO 204, NUR 100A, NUR 104A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR AP. Requires concurrent registration in PSY 303 and NUR 204A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 204A the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 204AP.

This course will assist students with study skills, self-guided study of current nursing concepts and placement in the program; discuss simulation opportunities and collaborate with nursing lab coordinator for possible laboratory time for self-guided review of skills. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Principles and concepts of pediatric health, psychopathology, and treatment modalities as they relate to the nursing care of children(infancy through adolescence) and their families. Pre-requisites: Good standing in a School of Nursing program, BIO 109, BIO 204, NUR 100A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR 115AP. Requires concurrent registration in PSY 303 and NUR 205AP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 205AP the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 205A.

Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the registered nurse as the provider and manager of care for pediatric clients and their families in a variety of practice settings under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Pre-requisites: Good standing in a School of Nursing program, BIO 109, BIO 204, NUR 100A, NUR 104A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR 115AP. Requires concurrent registration in PSY 303 and NUR 205A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 205A the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 205AP.

Preparation for giving family/centered nursing care and applying nursing principles/techniques in maternal care during maternity cycle/child care from conception through adolescence. (Six hours of lecture, nine hours of clinical laboratory per week)

Focus on developing a coordinated approach to planning and implementing nursing care for patients with major health disorders. (Six hours of lecture, twelve hours of clinical laboratory per week)

Seminar discussion of issues and trends in nursing, legal and ethical components, job opportunities, career satisfaction, continuing education, and professional responsibilities. (Two hours of lecture per week.) CREDIT: 2 SEMESTER HOURS.

Designed to assist the student to integrate prior knowledge and advancing scientific principles in providing preventative, restorative, and maintenance/supportive care to adult clients and families experiencing complex health alterations in selected settings. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 214AP, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 214A, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 214AP, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. Credit: 4 semester hours.

Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the registered nurse as the provider and manager of care for adult clients and their families in selected practice settings under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Good standing inthe major, BIO 109, BIO 204, PSY 303, NUR 100A, NUR 104A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114A, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR 115 AP, NUR 204A, NUR 204AP, NUR 205A, NUR 205AP . Requires concurrent registration in NUR 214A, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 214AP, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 214A, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. Credit: 3 semester hours

Provides a comprehensive and integrated review of the AAS in nursing curriculum with a broad range of assessment tools to evaluate student knowledge and skills as a final preparation before writing the NCLEX-RC© .Requires concurrent registration with NUR 214A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 214A, the student must drop or withdraw from NUR 215A. Credit: 2 semester hours.

Seminar discussion of issues and trends in professional nursing practice, transition into the workplace, nursing leadership and management, employment opportunities, continuing education, and professional responsibilities. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 214A. If the student drops of withdraws from NUR 214A, then the student must drop or withdraw from NUR 216A. Credit: 2 semester hours

Examination of informatics in health care emphasizing clinical information systems, utilization of informatics and the use of health care technologies in the management of individuals, groups and organizations for the improvement of patient outcomes. Credit: 3 credit hours.

This course provides an overview of the aging process, while emphasizing nursing competence when using evidence-based assessments and interventions. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Topics covered include the nature of genetic material, transmission, gene expression, gene regulation, genetic variation, and genetics & society. Credit: 3 semester hours.

This course will examine both analytical and practical approaches to cultural competency in public health. Concepts, models, frameworks, and communication that occur in cross-cultural health situations will be discussed, but also the application of these concepts in real interventions and programs. Credit: 3 semester hours.

This course provides an examination of the professional role transition from ADN to BSN graduate.

his course provides an examination of the professional role transition from ADN to BSN graduate.

This course buildson RS students' prior knowledge and clinical experience in developing more complex, comprehensive assessment skills.

This course builds on RS students' prior knowledge and clinical experience in developing more complex, comprehensive assessment skills.

In this course, RN students will examine perspectives on nursing trends, theories, and philosophies.

This course provides a pathophysiologic approach to pharmacology and an overview of drug approval, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics for the practicing registered nurse.

This course introduces teaching and learning concepts for the practicing registered nurse across a diverse lifespan in a healtcare setting.

Provides a conceptual foundation for understanding healthcare informatics and includes analysis of various applications of information systems within the context of the health care system. Emphasis is placed on the nurses’ role in advanced quality of care. Required for all pre-licensure nursing majors. Credit: 3 semester hours.

This course is designed to integrate knowledge from nursing theory and public health science in assessing the health care needs of aggregates, communities, and society. Credit: 3 semester hours.

NUR 325RP: In this practicum course, RN students will apply knowledge from nursing theory and public health science to assess and evaluate population health trends and explore principles relevant to community health nursing including public health, epidemiology, and environmental health. Addresses impact of healthcare policies on healthcare disparities.

This course discusses trending public health issues and requires completing 12 hours of observational learning experience in a variety of community healthcare settings.

Description: Assessment and communication skills; development and application of cognitive skills to perform systematic, holistic, and culturally competent health assessments; emphasis on application of clinical reasoning involving assessment, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes.

Description: Presentation of biological, psychological, socio-environmental, and spiritual concepts that inform basic nursing and pharmacological interventions for selected disorders and/or diseases. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 340BP, NUR 341B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 340BP or NUR 341B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 340B.

Description: In-depth clinical and laboratory-based experiences; application of basic and complex concepts of nursing care for adults of all ages in a variety of settings. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 340B, NUR 341B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 340B or NUR 341B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 340BP.

Focuses on helping aspiring healthcare professionals improve patient safety by developing the competencies associated best practice outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the role of interprofessional collaborative practice in patient safety, quality management and quality improvement. Prequisite: Admission to the major. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 330B, NUR340B, NUR340BP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 330B, NUR340B, or NUR340BP, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR341B. Credit: 2 semester hours.

Description: Focus is on the roles of the professional nurse as provider of care; designer, coordinator, and manager of care; and member of the profession in caring for diverse individuals and populations experiencing psychiatric and mental health stressors. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 345BP, NUR 421B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 345B or NUR 421B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 345BP.

Description: In-depth clinical and laboratory-based experience; application of basic and complex concepts of behavioral health nursing care to diverse clients across the age spectrum. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 345B, NUR 421B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 345B or NUR 421B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 345BP.

Transcultural nursing principles related to culturally competent health care. Examination of different cultures and subcultures, health care benefits and values affecting health care delivery. The course includes group experiences related to cultural diversity.

Discussion of basic principles of teaching and learning. Students will identify client and/or student learning needs and develop and evaluate a teaching plan.

Description: Focus is on the roles of the professional nurse as provider of care; designer, coordinator, and manager of care; and member of the profession in caring for diverse individuals and families during the childbearing and childrearing phases of family development. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 405BP, NUR 421B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 405BP or NUR 421B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 405B.

In-depth clinical and laboratory-based experience; application of basic and complex concepts of maternal and child health. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 405B, NUR 421B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 405B or NUR 421B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 405BP.

An introduction to the basic concepts of the research process and statistical analysis of research data. Students will be expected to conduct a small research study, discuss the research process and research ethics, analyze current nursing research, and write a research report.

An examination of pharmacothera­peutic agents across the life span. Discussion of the major classes of pharmacotherapeutic agents and nursing implications. Students will write a teaching plan for safe and effective medication administration for selected clients.

A capstone experience for majors focusing on analysis of issues impacting professional nursing practice in a changing health care system. Taught second eight weeks of semester.

Examination of individuals and groups identified as under-served with regard to health care, including access and education. The homeless, mentally ill, chronically ill, and minorities will be among the groups examined. Clinical focus: Public health issues and a vulnerable population of student interest. Three hours clinical practicum and two hours lecture per week. Taught first eight weeks of semester.

Nursing leadership and management principles and their application to professional nursing practice. The concepts of decision making, priority setting, delegating, conflict resolution, and management of nursing care will be discussed. Three hours clinical practicum and two hours lecture per week. Taught second eight weeks of semester

this course proves a fundamental understanding of nursing infomatics to inform quality and safety patient outcome measures.

Develop basic knowledge of global healthcare systems and models, including healthcare policy and economics, and their influence on health disparities and delivery of healthcare. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 345B, NUR 345BP, NUR 405B, and NUR 405 BP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 345B or NUR 405B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 421B.

this course provides a basic understanding of the research process and evidence-based practice (EBP) for the practicing registered nurse.

This course compares and contrasts the values, beliefs, and behaviors of diverse cultures/subcultures in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

This course explores leadership role responsibilities while completing 12 horus of observational learning experience in a professional nursing leadership role.

This course provides an overview of the aging process, while emphasizing nursing competence when using evidence-based assessments and interventions.

This course provides an overview of the aging process, while emphasizing nursing competence when using evidence-based assessments and interventions. Credit: 3 semester hours.

This course focuses on analysis of issues impacting professional nursing practice in a changing health care system.

Students analyze and examine evientiary data related to the provision of quality health care.

Examination of informatics in health care emphasizing clinical information systems, utilization of informatics and the use of health care technologies in the management of individuals, groups and organizations for the improvement of patient outcomes.

This course provides a basic understanding of the research process and evidence-based practice (EBP) for the practicing registered nurse. Credit: 3 semester hours.

This course explores leadership role responsibilities. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Introduction to global health care systems and models, and their influence on health disparities and delivery of healthcare. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Course focuses on analysis of issues impacting professional nursing practice in a changing health care system. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Presentation of biological, psychological, socio-environmental, and spiritual concepts that inform complex nursing and pharmacological interventions for selected disorders and/or diseases. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 440BP, NUR 451B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 440BP or NUR 451B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 440B.

Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Disorders Practicum. In-depth clinical and laboratory-based experiences; application of basic and complex concepts of nursing care for adults of all ages in a variety of settings. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 440B, NUR 451B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 440B or NUR 451B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 440BP

In-depth clinical and laboratory-based experiences; application of basic and complex concepts of nursing care for adults of all ages in a variety of settings. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 440B, NUR 451B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 440B or NUR 451B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 440BP.

Provides an opportunity to explore the area of gerontological nursing, a field of nursing that focuses on the care of older adults. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 440B, NUR440BP, NUR450BP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 440B, NUR440BP, or NUR450BP the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR450B. Credit: 2 semester hours.

This course is a study of the unique health care needs of older adults. Content includes the developmental, physiological, and psychosocial changes of the older adult in regard to health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. The course will emphasize the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes within a legal/ethical framework. Credit: 2 semester hours.

Emphasis on the research process and how as consumers of nursing research baccalaureate nurses apply the research process to practice. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 440B, NUR440BP, NUR450B, and NUR450BP. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 440B, NUR440BP, NUR450B, or NUR450BP, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR451B. Credit: 2 semester hours.

Role of nursing in the relationship between community conditions and public health; emphasis on principles of public health combined with nursing knowledge and skills to address health needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 465BP, NUR 461B, NUR 462B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 465BP, NUR 461B or NUR 462B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 460B.

Presents theoretical principles of nursing leadership and management in diverse settings to promote quality patient outcomes. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 460B, NUR465BP, and NUR462B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 460B, NUR465BP, or NUR462B, the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR461B. Credit: 2 semester hours.

Provides a comprehensive and integrated review of the BSN curriculum with a broad range of assessment tools to evaluate student knowledge and skills as a final preparation before writing the NCLECX-RN©. Credit: 2 semester hours

Immersion capstone experience to engage in practice under direct supervision of a professional registered nurse mentor. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 460B, NUR 461B, NUR 462B. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 460B, NUR 461B, or NUR 462B the student must also drop or withdraw from NUR 465BP.