Nursing Courses (NUR)

NUR 2500. Principles of Nursing Practice — 5 hrs.

This foundational course introduces the student to concepts and principles related to professional nursing practice. Topics include standards and foundations of practice, history of nursing, role of the nurse, diversity, equity, inclusion, patient-centered care, legal and ethical issues, quality and safety indicators, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, clinical judgement, risk reduction, infection control, and holistic awareness. Students will learn how to provide basic care and comfort to individuals across the lifespan. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated. 3 credit lecture, 2 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): admission to Nursing program; PH 1410; NUR 2575; NUR 3000; or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): NUR 2510; BIOL 1033; BIOL 1103. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 2510. Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing Practice — 3 hrs.

This course introduces nursing pharmacology that integrates the concepts of physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals to build a foundation for administering drug therapy to patients. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. Patient safety and clinical judgement will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing program; NUR 2575; NUR 3000; or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): NUR 2500; BIOL 1033; BIOL 1103. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 2575. Research and Evidence-Based Practice — 3 hrs.

Prepares the student to analyze, critique, and apply nursing research in a practice environment, and to utilize selected nursing theories. Various models of research utilization will be presented and discussed. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing program. Corequisite(s): PH 1410; NUR 3000. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3000. Health Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan — 3 hrs.

Concepts and principles underlying assessment of the health status of patients across the life span are presented with emphasis placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychosocial findings in the well person. Communication and assessment skills are developed. Students formulate health promotion recommendations using a Clinical Judgement/Nursing Process. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing program. Corequisite(s): PH 1410; NUR 2575. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3009. Informatics and Health Care Technologies — 1 hr.

This course provides knowledge about the informatics roles and skills utilized in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of information processes and information technology to support patient care interventions in an interprofessional healthcare environment. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3041. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing — 3 hrs.

Application of the nursing process with emphasis on clinical judgement, therapeutic nursing interventions, and effective communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to persons with psychiatric mental health conditions. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510; or instructor consent. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3065. Health and Illness Concepts l: Chronic Care — 4 hrs.

This course focuses on the care of the adult patients with chronic health conditions. Emphasis is placed on the care of the patients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510; BIOL 1033; BIOL 1103. Corequisite(s): NUR 3009; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3066. Clinical Reasoning Seminar l: Chronic Care — 1 hr.

This "Think Aloud" seminar is a group teaching method to assist students to develop clinical judgement and clinical reasoning in chronic disease cases. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510. Corequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3067. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3067. Nursing Pharmacology Seminar I — 1 hr.

This seminar focuses on medication administration and dosage calculations related to disease management in chronic care cases. .5 credit lecture, .5 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510. Corequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3075. Health and Illness Concepts II: Acute Care — 4 hrs.

This course focuses on the care of the adult patients with acute health and surgical conditions. Emphasis is placed on the care of the patients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. Corequisite(s): NUR 3076; NUR 3077. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3076. Clinical Reasoning Seminar II: Acute Care — 1 hr.

This "Think Aloud" seminar is a group teaching method to assist students to develop clinical judgement and clinical reasoning in acute care cases. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. Corequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3077. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3077. Nursing Pharmacology Seminar II — 1 hr.

This seminar focuses on medication administration and dosage calculations related to disease management in acute care cases. .5 credit lecture, .5 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. Corequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3076. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3119. Population Health — 3 hrs.

This course prepares the student to provide clinical prevention and population-based health care across the lifespan. Emphasis is on population-focused health promotion, policy, advocacy, infection control measures, disease and injury prevention care, climate change, and social determinants of health to improve the nation's health. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 3000. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 3120. Concepts of Gerontology — 2 hrs.

This Course will focus on the care of the Older Adult. The student will analyze their own attitudes toward caring for older adults. Students will examine issues and trends related to the health and quality of life of older adults at the local, national, and global levels; and, they will contrast normal physiologic changes of aging with changes related to acute and chronic illness/injury. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 3000. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4015. Nursing Care of Women and Children — 4 hrs.

This course builds upon previous, concurrent, and prerequisite courses. This course provides students the opportunity for clinical judgement and the acquisition and application of nursing theory, research, and practice to issues of childbearing, child rearing, and women's health. Issues related to growth and development, health promotion, and communication will be discussed. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3119; NUR 3075. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4031. Disaster Preparedness and Management — 2 hrs.

This course is an theoretical overview of trauma management at the disaster site and within an acute care setting. Concepts of incident command systems, terrorism, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive agents (CBRNE), hospital triage, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 3000; NUR 3119. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4075. Health and Illness Concepts III: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care — 4 hrs.

This course focuses on enabling the student to develop proficiency in the management of patients admitted to critical care units within the health care sector. There is an emphasis on mechanical ventilation and advanced hemodynamic monitoring and the care of patients with other life threatening conditions. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3076; NUR 3077. Corequisite(s): NUR 4076; NUR 4077. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4076. Clinical Reasoning Seminar lll: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care III — 1 hr.

This "Think Aloud" seminar is a group teaching method to assist students to develop clinical judgement and clinical reasoning in complex care cases. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3077. Corequisite(s): NUR 4075; NUR 4077. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4077. Nursing Pharmacology Seminar III — 1 hr.

This seminar focuses on medication administration and dosage calculations related to disease management in acute care cases. .5 credit lecture, .5 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3076. Corequisite(s): NUR 4075; NUR 4076. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4200. Nursing Roles, Leadership, and Systems-Based Practice — 3 hrs.

This course will focus on nursing history through the lens of DEI, roles of the professional nurse, leadership theories, delegation, current trends, ethics, payment models, health care delivery systems, professional responsibilities, educational options, professional organizations, certification and licensure issues. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4275. Health and Illness Concepts IV: Emergency and Trauma — 3 hrs.

This course is designed to give students the chance to gain in-depth understanding of nature of emergency nursing and the role of nurses in meeting the different needs of patients. It provides students with knowledge that will help them to provide efficient nursing care during emergency situations in a hospital setting. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. Critical judgement and communication are emphasized. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4280. Person-Centered Care Residency and Capstone — 4 hrs.

This course provides an opportunity for students in the last semester of the nursing program to transition to clinical practice and prepare to assume the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse. 4 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. Corequisite(s): NUR 4275. (Fall and Spring)

NUR 4299. Professional Competencies for Entry into Practice — 2 hrs.

This course is designed for nursing majors and focuses on the achievement of professional success by preparing students for the RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be achieved through a process of enhancing NCLEX testing skills and individualized review of content utilizing both online and offline modalities. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. Corequisite(s): NUR 4275; NUR 4280. (Fall and Spring)