Introduces students to concepts basic to nursing practice. Issues and processes related to the professional roles are explored. Self-awareness of personal wellness and the concept of professional wellness are introduced. Students explore individual philosophical beliefs about nursing. This knowledge enables students to begin the socialization process into professional nursing.
NUR-104: Fundamentals of Nursing Care I; 2 Credits
Provides students with a foundation for the care provider role. Basic skills are introduced through lab and clinical experiences utilizing problem-solving strategies and the nursing process. Students develop therapeutic communication skills with sensitivity to the cultural needs of clients. Prerequisite: NUR-103.
NUR-200: Nutrition for Nursing; 1 Credit
This course provides the fundamentals and basic principles of nutrition. Topics include an overview of the major nutrients’ functions, requirements and metabolism, energy balance and weight control. The focus of this course will be the application of basic nutrition to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. This course provides the foundation for future nutrition topics within the nursing curriculum.
NUR-202: Health Assessment; 3 Credits
Provides students with a systematic method of assessing and communicating adaptive and ineffective behaviors of individuals across the lifespan. Health assessment includes physical and psychosocial parameters, cultural influences and developmental considerations. Students practice interview techniques, health history taking, and physical examination skills using selected assessment tools in a lab setting. This is foundational knowledge for making nursing practice decisions. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in nursing, Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Human Development.
NUR-203: Pathophysiology I; 2 Credits
Introduces students to the physiologic and biologic manifestations of disease and how the body adapts to these changes. This course expands student knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to alterations in protection, elimination and neurologic function. This course provides a foundation for critical thinking and decision-making in the care provider role. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in nursing, Biology, General Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology; Microbiology prerequisite or concurrent.
NUR-204: Pathophysiology II; 2 Credits
This course will introduce the physiologic and biologic manifestations of disease and how the body adapts to these changes. Student knowledge of anatomy and physiology will be expanded as it relates to alterations in fluid and electrolytes, renal function, oxygenation and endocrine function. This course will provide a foundation for critical thinking and decision-making in the care provider. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in nursing, Biology, General Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology; Microbiology.
NUR-205: Pharmacology; 3 Credits
Enables students to develop a foundation of pharmacotherapeutics, principles of pharmacology, drug calculations, drug classifications and related nursing implications. This course prepares the student to apply this knowledge when providing client care across the lifespan. Prerequisite: General Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Introduction to Human Development, and NUR-200. May be concurrent with NUR-202, NUR-204, NUR-207 and NUR-208.
NUR-207: Fundamentals of Nursing Care II; 3 Credits
In this course, fundamental skills are expanded. Underlying therapeutic principles and knowledge of common health alterations are used by students when performing skills in lab and clinical settings. Students are introduced to the nursing process through the framework of Roy’s Adaptation Model. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in nursing, Anatomy & Physiology; Microbiology prerequisite or concurrent.
NUR-208: Nursing Care Practicum; 2 Credits
This course enables students to further develop the care provider role. Students apply the basic principles of pharmacology, pathophysiology, nutrition and health assessment. It provides students with the opportunity to learn and practice the advanced nursing skills in lab and clinical settings. Clinical experiences focus on the provision of care in promoting adaptation of adult clients. This course is taught on a pass/fail grading system. Prerequisite: NUR-200, NUR-202, NUR-203, NUR-204, NUR-205 and NUR-207 prerequisite or concurrent.
NUR-302: Nursing Care of Adults I; 5.5 Credits
Provides students with the theoretical basis for the nursing care of young, middle and older adults and their families, with alterations in health status. Students enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they develop in the roles of the nurse. Students develop competence in providing care to clients with alterations in protection, endocrine function, nutrition/elimination and activity-rest. Prerequisite: Junior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-303: Nursing Care of Adults II; 5 Credits
Provides students with the theoretical basis for the nursing care of young, middle and older adults and their families, with alterations in health status. Students enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they develop in the roles of the nurse. Students develop competence in providing care to clients with alterations in oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, urinary elimination and neurological function. Prerequisite: Junior standing in nursing, All previously required courses.
NUR-305: Maternity and Women’s Health Care; 4 Credits
Students develop an understanding of maternity and women’s health while caring for diverse clients in selected health care settings. Emphasis is placed on advocacy, caring and individual/family education. This course prepares students to respond to the needs of women and their families. Prerequisite: Junior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-306: Community Health Nursing: Family Focused Care; 3 Credits
In the home and community setting, students develop interpersonal skills in working with families across the lifespan as they deal with a variety of challenges to health. Students develop an awareness of healthy family functioning and the influence physiological, psychosocial, and family forces have on nursing practice. Prerequisite: Junior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-307: Introduction to Nursing Research; 2 Credits
Introduces students to the research process. The history of nursing research, research methodologies and the utilization of research findings for decision-making in nursing practice are explored. This course prepares students to become knowledgeable consumers of research by learning to develop and critique research studies. Prerequisite: Junior standing in nursing, all previously required courses, Statistics.
NUR-400: Pediatric Nursing; 3 Credits
Provides basic information and experiences in family centered nursing care of children. The nurse’s role in health promotion, disease prevention; health teaching and care provision are explored in selected health care settings. This course prepares students to respond to the needs of children and their families. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required support courses.
NUR-401: Nursing Leadership and Management; 4 Credits
Examines the leadership styles and management principles utilized in nursing practice. Students integrate these concepts as providers and coordinators of client care. Opportunities are given in the clinical setting to promote change and to ensure quality health care. Students explore management and leadership trends and their implications for health care delivery systems of the future. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required support courses, Business course prior or concurrent.
NUR-402: Advanced Concepts in Nursing Care of Adults; 4.5 Credits
Enables students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the management of acutely ill adults and their families in complex health care situations. Through the nursing process, students promote quality of life and dying with dignity. Students analyze research findings that impact nursing practice and client outcomes. During clinical experiences, students also develop mechanisms to enhance their personal coping strategies in a high stress environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-403: Professional Practice Issues; 2 Credits
Assists students to critically examine emerging trends and issues related to nursing roles and responsibilities. Using a seminar format, students will lead discussions exploring topics that prepare them for professional nursing roles in a dynamic health care field. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-404: Gerontological Nursing Care; 3 Credits
Enables students to develop an understanding of the unique health-related needs of older adults. Students will explore psychosocial issues influencing the older adult’s adaptation to societal, environmental and physiological changes. A focus of the course will be upon assessment of the older adult’s functional status and participation in selecting and designing programs related to findings. Clinical experiences will include a variety of care settings in the community and in nursing homes. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-405: Psychosocial Nursing; 3 Credits
Emphasizes the process of psychosocial adaptation in clients with acute and chronic mental disorders. A variety of experiences in the mental health care setting strengthens the student’s knowledge and therapeutic communication skills. The applicability of course content to all practice settings is emphasized. Students participate in self-growth activities to promote their own psychosocial adaptation. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-406: Community Health Nursing: Population Focused Care; 5 Credits
Prepares students in a generalist role for entry-level practice in community health nursing. Health promotion strategies at each level of prevention are carried out in selected settings including: primary care, public health, tribal health, school health, occupational health, and correctional health. Students’ knowledge about and experience with diverse groups and the communities will promote professional practice responsive to an ever-changing global environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing, all previously required courses.
NUR-190, 290, 390, 490: Independent Study; 1-4 Credits
Independent study courses are offered on an individual basis for: (1) a transfer student who needs to fulfill a residency requirement, (2) meeting curriculum requirements of a course(s) when courses evaluated for transfer nearly match the program courses at a given level but there are some identified knowledge/experience deficits, (3) regularly enrolled students who wish to develop nursing knowledge beyond the identified curriculum. The course is planned, with a faculty member(s), with clearly identified outcomes and methods of assessment developed in writing and submitted for approval. Students who are interested in an independent study will indicate their interest during the academic advising conference.
