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34 Courses Matching Search "NUR"

NUR199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

NUR289 - Perspectives in Women's Health (3 cr.)

Explores health issues specific to women. Emphasis placed on developing and improving self care. Focuses on growth and development throughout the life cycle and increasing competency for healthy adaptation to biological, cultural and social stressors. (Fall/Spring). Liberal arts.

NUR299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

NUR303 - Nursing Fundamentals (4 cr.)

This course explores concepts that are foundational to holistic nursing care of individuals and families. This includes components of ethical and professional practice, introduction to the nursing process, basic concepts of pharmacology, fundamental nursing skills, and beginning skills of health assessment. This course provides laboratory and clinical experiences. (Spring). Prerequisites: BIO203, BIO326 (or coreq), PSY311.

NUR304 - Health Assessment (3 cr.)

This course continues to explore the concepts that are foundational to nursing care of individuals and families. The course expands on concepts of ethical, professional practice; pharmacology; and advanced nursing skills, and integrates health assessment with the nursing process. This course provides laboratory and clinical experiences. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: NUR303.

NUR313 - Foundations of Nursing (4 cr.)

This course explores concepts that are foundational to holistic nursing care of individuals and families. This includes components of ethical and professional practice, introduction to the nursing process, concepts of pharmacology, fundamental nursing skills, and beginning skills of health assessment. Infection control and environmental safety is emphasized as students provide nursing care in laboratory and clinical settings. (Fall). Prerequisites: PSY311, BIO202, must be a nursing major.

NUR314 - Health Assessment and the Nursing Process (4 cr.)

This course builds foundational skill and nursing knowledge needed for clinical nursing practice. Socialization to the role of the professional nurse in delivering care and as a member of the health care team continues in structured clinical and laboratory settings. Emphasis is on health assessment and data collection. The diversity of the patient experience is examined in application of the nursing process and ethical decision-making. Nursing knowledge is developed in areas of diagnostic testing, treatments, health promotion, and medication administration. (Fall). Prerequisite: NUR313.

NUR324 - Elder Abuse and Neglect (3 cr.)

Current perspectives on abuse and neglect of the elderly, including epidemiology, intervention strategies, legal and ethical issues. (Fall). Liberal arts.

NUR326 - Health Promotion and Social Justice (3 cr.)

Students explore self-perspectives on health and risk behaviors, gaining an understanding of their contribution to health. The experience of diverse individuals and family access to health is examined within a framework of social justice. Students engage in ethical decision making as they explore how the dimensions of environment, upstream thinking and health policy relate to health promotion. The underlying dynamics of health, such as self-efficacy, genomics and resilience are studied. Students explore the impact of cultural, social and ethnic diversity on health promotion. Evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy people in healthy communities is integrated. (Spring). Prerequisite: NUR313.

NUR327 - Application of Research in Nursing Practice (3 cr.)

This course emphasizes the importance of nurses being able to read, critique, and synthesize research for use in practice. Concepts and skills underlying the research process, analysis of nursing research literature, and application of research findings in contemporary nursing practice are explored. (Fall). Prerequisites: junior standing in nursing, or POI.

NUR332 - Topics in Pathophysiology (2 cr.)

This course will provide students with an in-depth view of selected pathophysiologic processes related to common chronic diseases. The role these diseases play in morbidity and mortality, and their summative impact on the human organism will be discussed. The impact of genetic inheritance will be included where appropriate. (Fall). Prerequisites: junior standing in nursing major or POI.

NUR344 - Pharmacology I (1 cr.)

Pharmacology and its relationship to the wellness-illness continuum. Concepts basic to an understanding of the effects of chemicals on human physiology (especially with maternal and pediatric clients) and on psycho-social-cultural-spiritual aspects of drug therapy. (Fall). Prerequisite: BIO101 or CHE271.

NUR347 - Pharmacotherapy and Nursing (3 cr.)

This course will facilitate the development of a strong foundation in nursing pharmacotherapy. The role of the nurse in drug administration and therapeutic pharmacology is examined. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process in medication therapy and nursing knowledge for client safety. Students will rely on a foundation in the health sciences, especially physiology, to be successful in this course. Major therapeutic drug classifications are examined through lecture, case studies and other activities. Students will gain familiarity with NCLEX-RN style evaluation of pharmacology knowledge. (Fall). Prerequisite: NUR314.

NUR350 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3 cr.)

Designed to meet unique learning needs of RN-to-BS student. Concepts related to foundations of professional nursing: decision-making, legal, ethical, nursing, group process, counseling, family theories, health teaching and self-care. (Fall).Prerequisites: RN option.

NUR351 - Care of Families and the Elderly (3 cr.)

Designed to meet unique learning needs of RN-to-BS student. Trends, factors, affecting family health; coping strategies in transitions, crises; interventions to promote self-care. Issues relevant to health care of elderly. Responses to aging stressors; use of nursing process to optimize functional well-being. (Spring).Prerequisites: RN option, NUR 350.

NUR356 - Professional Concepts (2 cr.)

Concepts basic to the development and progression toward professional nursing. (Spring). Prerequisite: NUR303.

NUR360 - Care of the Childbearing Family (3 cr.)

Emphasizes provision of family-centered, self-care during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and early neonatal life. Responses to simple and complex stressors are discussed. Clinical application of the nursing process to childbearing families. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: NUR303, junior standing in nursing.

NUR360L - Care of the Childbearing Family Lab (0 cr.)

NUR361 - Care of the Pediatric Client (3 cr.)

Adaptation of care related to the pediatric client and family. Responses to simple and complex stressors. Concurrent alterations in physiology, use of pharmacological agents and related therapeutic modalities. Nursing interventions for health maintenance and health restoration. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: NUR303 and junior level standing in nursing.

NUR362 - Nursing Care of Adults I (6 cr.)

This course focuses on responses of adult clients to commonly occurring alterations in health. The emphasis is on clinical decision-making to provide safe and effective client-centered nursing care. The nursing role in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of human response to selected acute and chronic conditions is applied in clinical practice with individual clients. (Fall). Prerequisites: NUR313, NUR314, junior standing in nursing.

NUR363 - Nursing Care of Adults II (6 cr.)

This course focuses on understanding patterns of altered health and function of adult clients, with an emphasis on the interaction of the situational environment and the individual. Evidence-based clinical decision-making is stressed as a basis for designing and delivering therapeutic interventions for complex health alterations. Students care for individuals, families and groups in acute and non-acute settings. Self-directed, comprehensive care is expected in practice and simulation environments. (Spring). Prerequisite: NUR362.

NUR370 - Maternal Child Nursing I (3 cr.)

This course builds on theoretical foundations of nursing care, communication skills, and principles of health promotion with a focus on commonly occuring maternal and pediatric variations. Students will utilize critical thinking as they provide care for maternal and pediatric patients in hospitals and community settings. (Fall). Prerequisite: NUR314.

NUR375 - HIV/AIDS Global Perspective (3 cr.)

Expand student awareness of the impact of and global response to HIV/AIDS. Develop a culture of inclusiveness through productive discourse of communication, science, community and leadership in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Examine crucial policy issues as well as the human face of hope and vulnerability. Explore meaningful perspectives concerning personal and social aspects of HIV/AIDS. (Spring/Summer). Liberal arts.

NUR399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

NUR425 - Community Health Nursing (4 cr.)

Stressors of selected aggregates, community resources and organization for health care. Nursing role with individuals, families and groups. Meets requirement for professional nurse licensure on reporting child abuse and neglect. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of all junior-level courses.

NUR427 - Research in Nursing (3 cr.)

Theory, research and practice as framework for nursing practice. Concepts, skills of the research process. Evaluation of research literature. Application of research findings to practice. (Fall/Summer). Prerequisites: sophomore standing or POI.

NUR428 - Management and Leadership (4 cr.)

This course addresses the professional role of the nurse as leader and manager within health care environment. Students use systems theory to examine selected management models as a basis for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the provision of quality nursing care in a variety of health care settings. Throughout the course, students participate in leadership seminars and explore the concepts of vision, creativity, leadership development, excellence, and complexity and change theory. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem solving, empowerment, and on the development of communication skills essential to working effectively with groups and organizations. The nurses' role in quality healthcare systems, injury prevention, and safety are highlighted throughout the course. Students work with nurse managers and nursing leaders to apply the principles of management and leadership in a practice setting. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of all junior level courses.

NUR435 - Psychiatric Nursing (4 cr.)

Maladaptive psychosocial responses to stressors. Interventions and therapeutic modalities to facilitate adaptation and self care. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: senior standing or POI.

NUR437 - Professional Issues (3 cr.)

Impact of educational, legal, ethical, political, and social issues on the profession of nursing. Capstone experience preparing students for transition into practice, utilizing a multidisciplinary system. Application of evidence based, patient centered care in selected populations. Meets the advanced writing requirement. There is a clinical component for pre-licensed students. (Spring). Prerequisites: senior standing in the nursing major; must have completed all fall semester senior nursing courses.

NUR448 - Pharmacology V (1 cr.)

Designed to meet the unique learning needs of RN-to-BS student. Pharmacology and its relationship to the wellness-illness continuum designed for the advanced learner. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: RN status.

NUR464 - Nursing Care of Adults III (5 cr.)

This course focuses on complex alterations in health function. Intensive, trauma, and emergency nursing care is addressed, with focus on health restoration. Multi-trauma disaster planning is examined, with emphasis on the role of the nurse in acute care triage. Incorporation of high tech and intensive nursing care and the nurses' role in complex pharmacotherapy is emphasized throughout the course. (Spring/Fall). Prerequisite: NUR362.

NUR465 - Clinical Practicum (4 cr.)

Application of professional concepts and skills in a variety of clinical settings. Designed to meet the unique learning needs of RN-to-BS students, using a clinical and seminar format. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisites: RN option, senior standing.

NUR496 - Nursing Practicum (1 to 6 cr.)

(Fall - Spring).

NUR499 - Independent Study in Nursing (1 to 4 cr.)

Individualized theoretical/clinical independent study in an area of interest with the guidance of a selected faculty member. Approval of the proposal by the advisor, the faculty sponsor and the department chairperson. Prerequisites: junior standing in nursing

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