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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing major. The course introduces the nursing student to meeting basic human needs, patient quality indicators, nursing process, as well as documentation and nursing interventions appropriate for clients across the lifespan and in a variety of health care settings. Pharmacological theory, major drug classifications, common characteristics of drugs and drug administration are integral to the course. Practical application of basic nursing knowledge and skills may occur in a simulated setting.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENC 1101. This course examines various communication patterns basic to individual and group relationships. Course emphasizes the development of interactive skills paramount to effective communication with individuals and groups involved with health care issues. It provides an opportunity for the validation of oral communication and a range of public speaking experiences especially related to health care.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BSC 2085 and BSC 2086. The course introduces the undergraduate nursing student to general body responses and alterations in disease across the lifespan. Topics cover physiological concepts, alterations in body systems, and clinical manifestations.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore knowledge of practices that promote health and well-being. Emphasis is on stress management and body-mind-spirit communication. A variety of holistic and complementary approaches to health and healing are explored.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3056C, NUR 3065C, NUR 3125, and NUR 3822. This course focuses on nursing care of adults and their families with acute and chronic health disorders. Pathophysiologic, psychological, and sociocultural processes and environmental issues associated with acute and chronic health disorders in adults are presented. Critical reasoning and problem solving skills are used in designing care to promote positive health outcomes. The application of competencies and skills may occur in simulated setting.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3225C. This laboratory course expands the application of the nursing process and nursing roles to the specialized care required by adults and their families in the acute care setting. Effectiveness of nursing interventions and expected outcomes for adults with acute and chronic health disorders are evaluated.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3056C, NUR 3065C, NUR 3125, and NUR 3822. Corequisite: NUR 3678. This laboratory course provides an opportunity for the student to apply nursing and related theories in a variety of settings. Aging, psychiatric, public health, and nursing concepts are applied to the nursing care of vulnerable individuals, families, and groups in acute care and community health care agencies.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3056C, NUR 3065C, NUR 3125, and NUR 3822. Corequisite: NUR 3636L. This course examines the application of nursing and related theories to the care of vulnerable populations throughout the life cycle. Emphasis is placed on nursing care of the elderly, clients with psychosocial disorders, and at-risk culturally diverse populations in the community. The impact of poverty, environment, support networks, health policy, and community resources on vulnerable populations and health outcomes is explored. The focus is on promoting client independence and maximizing quality of life of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to RN to BSN Program. This course is designed for the returning registered nurse student. Current and emerging concerns of professional nursing are addressed within the context of nursing history, nursing practice, impact of global trends, and the influence of political and socioeconomic policies on nursing and health care. The roles of the baccalaureate nurse are examined in relation to individual, family, and community outcomes with emphasis on client advocacy, teaching, autonomy, accountability, change agent, research, critical thinking, and leadership. The legal and ethical framework for professional nursing and cultural diversity also are explored. Selected nursing practice models and health belief models are considered for applicability to nursing practice.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing major. The course introduces the nursing student to the history and image, roles, ethics, values and legal issues of the nursing profession. Scientific inquiry, the research process and the relation to evidence-based practice are examined. This course satisfies the University competency requirement.
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