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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
The student will work with an approved music organization in his/her chosen field of specialization (i.e., music business, performing ensemble, church music). Supervision and evaluation by a Fine Arts faculty member in cooperation with a representative from the chosen organization.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the philosophy of the School of Nursing, the nursing profession, the health care delivery system, and mathematical calculations used in client care. Focuses particularly on the history of nursing, models of health and wellness, critical thinking as it relates to standards of practice and behavior, communication, the nurse/client relationship, the nursing process, and the role of spirituality in patient care. Attention is also given to health care terminology using a body systems approach, and to relevant basic mathematical calculations; an introduction to systems of measurement; an introduction to systems of medication administration; and calculations for oral, parenteral, and intravenous medications for clients across the lifespan. Three (3) classroom hours per week. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIO 213. (Must be completed within a calendar year of admission to School of Nursing.)
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5.00 Credits
An entry level School of Nursing course with emphasis on theoretical concepts of the nursing metaparadigm and the nursing process, along with psychomotor and communication skills that provide foundations for professional nursing practice. An introduction to the concepts of wellness and health promotion normal human physiologic processes across the lifespan. Focus on human responses and nursing care practices along with the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills. Exposure to client needs in activities of daily living, safety, therapeutic communication, and clinical procedures. Four (4) classroom hours and three (3) laboratory/clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission into the School of Nursing, NUR 210, BIO 213 & Co-requisite BIO 214.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, drug classes, and their relation to pathophysiology. Included are neuropharmacology, cholinergic and adrenergic drugs, and psychotherapeutic drugs. Emphasis on anesthetics, drug abuse, drugs for pain control and drugs that affect fluid/electrolyte balance. Study includes therapeutic regimens for client with diabetes and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Two (2) classroom hours per week. Prerequisites: Admission into the School of Nursing, NUR 210, NUR 302.
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2.00 Credits
A continuation of pharmacotherapeutics, selected drug classes, and their relationship to pathophysiology. Included are antimicrobials, antimycobacterial agents, antiviral agents, anti-septics and disinfectants, anthelmintics, antiprotozoal drugs, and ectoparasiticides. Emphasized is cancer chemotherapy, pediatric immunization, NSAIDS, antihistamines, acetaminophen, drugs for endocrine glucocorticoids, immuno-suppressants, endocrine, reproductive, and G-I, and drugs for the eye and skin. Two (2) classroom hours per week. Prerequisite: NUR 210, NUR 302, NUR 314, NUR 316, NUR 327, and NUR 376.
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4.00 Credits
A theoretical foundation for the implementation of the nursing process in community settings. Introduction of the concepts of family and community as clients, roles of community health nurses, concepts of epidemiology with focus on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention measures are presented. Overview of community based health care delivery systems at the local, state, and national levels with emphasis on political, economic, environmental, ethical and sociocultural factors, social justice principles, health aggregates, the public health system, the national health objectives, community assessment, program planning and evaluation strategies with aggregates are examined. Three (3) classroom hours and nine (6) clinical hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 210 & NUR 302. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NUR 314, NUR 326, and NUR 376.
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4.00 Credits
Systematic study of data collection and health assessment skills with a focus on subjective and objective techniques, concentrating on normal and abnormal findings and developmental norms and variations across the lifespan. Content includes therapeutic communication, interviewing, subjective, objective assessment techniques, vital sign measurement, pain assessment, and objective assessment of the following areas or systems: integumentary; lymphatic; head and neck; eyes; ear, nose, and throat; pulmonary; cardiovascular; abdominal; genital; musculoskeletal; and neurological. Two and one-half (2.5) classroom hours and two and one-half (2.5) laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: NUR 210, NUR 302. Co-requisite NUR 314, NUR 316, NUR 376.
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2.00 Credits
This course addresses both personal and clinical applications of nutrition principles. Students will explore personal nutrition needs along with methods for implementing and educating clients and their families to follow prescribed nutrition therapy in order to maintain or improve health. Two (2) lecture hours each week.
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2.00 Credits
This course addresses development, image, and roles of professional nursing. Discussion of ethical and legal implications of nursing, licensure and credentialing. Introduction to the nursing metaparadigm and nursing theory. Two (2) classroom hours per week. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NUR 302, NUR 314, NUR 316, NUR 327, and NUR 376.
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6.00 Credits
Provides a theoretical basis for responding to chronic, acute and complex health patterns as well as specific pathophysiological processes basic to teaching/learning principles for nursing practice are introduced. Focus on application of the nursing process to meet the physiological and psychosocial needs of adults in various degrees of wellness and from varying cultural backgrounds. Continued development of communication skills, professional development, ethical/legal, and economic issues. Three (3) classroom hours and nine (9) laboratory/clinical hours per week. Prerequisites: NUR 210, NUR 302, NUR 314, NUR 316, NUR 327, and NUR 376. Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NUR 315, NUR 331, and NUR 406 or NUR 407.
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