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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course is the second of two that introduce the student to skills related to professional nursing practice, including family nursing, and provide supervised laboratory practice of these skills. Prerequisites: NUR 105, 202, 203, 205, 206, 213, 260, 305, 307. Corequisite: NUR 324, 326.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the research process in nursing. The relationship of theories and models to nursing is examined. Selected examples of nursing research will be critiqued and evaluated for relevance in clinical settings. Special attention will be given to the identification of a researchable problem and the development of a research plan. This course has been designated "communication intensive" to meet COREcurriculum. Prerequisites: MAT 109 and NUR 305 or RN licensure.
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4.00 Credits
This course addresses nursing care of persons with mental health needs. The professional role is expanded through the development of therapeutic skills as a nurse counselor: listening, responding, planning, intervening, and evaluating care of selected clients. Clinical experiences are in structured mental health settings. Prerequisites: PSY 101, NUR 105, 202, 203, 206, 213, 260. Corequisite: NUR 305, 307.
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4.00 Credits
This is the third and most advanced of three sequential courses that concentrate an increasingly complex focus on utilization of the nursing process, health assessment, communication, and professional role development in the care of adults. The clinical emphasis is on achieving and maintaining optimal wellness through health promotion, protection, restoration, and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: NUR 105, 202, 203, 205, 206, 213, 260, 305, 307, 324, 326, 328, 330, 344.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed by the department. May be used as a nursing elective. Prerequisite: consent of faculty facilitator.
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1.00 Credits
This course is the first of two that prepare the student for success in the N.C.L.E.X. examination. The first semester emphasizes awareness of individual test-taking obstacles, and develops skills in reading and understanding standardized test questions. Techniques for controlling environmental and personal distractions to maximize self-confidence and improve testing performance are presented. Prerequisites: senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the development of the professional nurse as leader. Emphasis is placed on gaining self-awareness, using critical thinking skills, applying aspects of teaching and learning, and developing a philosophy of and personal practice of nursing. Field experiences will include activities that provide students with the opportunity to transition from student to graduate nurse. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all first, second, and third level courses, NUR 405, 457, 455, or permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
This course builds on skills and insights developed in NUR 411. A review of content from the nursing curriculum is provided, and students have the opportunity to practice with computerized sample tests in preparation for N.C.L.E.X. licensure examination. Prerequisites: final semester senior year.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the development of the professional nurse as leader. Emphasis is placed on gaining self-awareness, using critical thinking skills, exploring political awareness, cognitive aspects of teaching and learning, and developing a philosophy of and personal practice of nursing. Field experiences will include work with a mentor whose practice offers a view of independent, expanded nursing activities. Prerequisites: NUR 227, 285, 330, 440, 455, R.N. license, senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
This course integrates the care of persons, families, aggregates, and communities. The professional role is expanded through synthesis and application of knowledge of public health, epidemiology, research, community assessment, community competence, and culture. The field experience provides opportunity to deliver wellness care to individuals, families, and groups across the life span. This course has been designated as a "global awareness" CORE curriculum course. Prerequisites: NUR 405, 455, 457, orpermission of instructor, or NUR 285, 327, 455.
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