NUR - Nursing

This seminar is an introduction to healthcare and health professions through the history of medicine and nursing. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

This seminar will provide strategies for academic success in an online learning environment for students in the R.N. to B.S.N. program. Competence with technology and collaborative working in an online environment are emphasized. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

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. Pre-requisite(s): Orientation to the BSN. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

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 are related to disease processes. Pre-requisite(s): SCI 112, SCI 200/SCI 200L, SCI 205/SCI 205L, and SCI 111/SCI 111L. 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): None. 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. 

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): SCI 200 and NUR 203. 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 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 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