Course Descriptions
NUR 301 Introduction to Nursing Concepts
This foundational course is designed to introduce students to the principles and applications of concept-based learning. Through exploration of select nursing concepts, students will delve into the multifaceted role of the professional nurse, examine prominent nursing theories, and gain insight into the organizational structure and function of healthcare systems. Emphasis is placed on integrating course concepts into nursing practice. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BSN Program or consent of director. Co-requisite: NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR 306, or consent of director. Credit 3 hours.
NUR 302 Promoting Self-Care and Wellbeing
In this course, students will explore the meaning of self-care, and its application to professional nursing identity formation. Various self-care modalities will be explored to support the need for and knowledge regarding self-care. Students will develop a comprehensive plan for self-care to incorporate into their personal and professional lives. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BSN Program or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: NUR 301, NUR 303, NUR 306 or consent of instructor. Credit 2 hours.
NUR 303 Assessment and Health Promotion
This course focuses on the development of safe and effective health assessment skills and the principles of health promotion. Students will learn how to apply assessment findings to develop an individualized patient care plan. In addition, learners will learn how to promote health and prevent disease through patient education. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BSN Program or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 306, or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
NUR 306 Foundations of Nursing Practice
In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles and practices of the nursing profession. Basic nursing skills will be introduced with opportunities to apply concepts through evidence-based nursing care. Students will also apply foundational nursing skills through simulation and direct patient care. Lecture, laboratory and clinical. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BSN Program or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, or consent of instructor. Credit 7 hours.
NUR 311 Community Health
This course focuses on care of the community as client. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse within the community as an advocate for the prevention of disease and promotion of health and wellbeing within various community settings. Students will analyze various factors influencing health at the community level. Prerequisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR 306 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 316, or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
NUR 312 Health and Illness Concepts 1
This is the first in a series of three courses in which the student will develop an understanding of concepts related to health and illness. Exploration of these concepts, factors, and theories will allow students to identify patient needs and provide quality care to patients across populations. Lecture and clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR 306 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 311, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 316, or consent of instructor. Credit 6 hours.
NUR 314 Evidence-Based Practice
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practice in professional nursing. The course focuses on developing essential skills in access, critically appraising, and applying research findings to nursing practice in multiple care environments. Students will acquire the necessary competencies to interpret, critique, analyze and integrate research evidence into their clinical decision-making processes. Prerequisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR 306 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 315, NUR 316, or consent of instructor. Credit 2 hours.
NUR 315 Pharmacology 1
This is the first in a series of two courses which provide for the study of general mechanisms of drug action, drug classification and their common actions, indications and side effects are analyzed. A comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy will be explored. Prerequisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR 306 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 316, or consent of instructor. Credit 2 hours.
NUR 316 Special Populations 1
This is the first in a series of three courses focusing on the unique needs of special populations. In this course, an emphasis is placed on the provision of holistic nursing care for clients across the lifespan with mental health alterations. An emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, client education, and coordination of care resources. Course content also includes an exploration of select nursing concepts and care interventions for respective exemplars. Lecture and clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR 306 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 315, or consent of instructor. Credit 4 hours.
NUR 401 Transcultural Nursing
This course prepares students to cultivate culturally sensitive perspectives toward care modalities of various origins. An international or local practicum experience accompanies this course for students to experience care within a cultural context outside of their own. Prerequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 316 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 402, NUR 405, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
NUR 402 Health and Illness Concepts 2
This is the second in a series of three courses in which students build upon previous health, illness, and wellness concepts. Emphasis will be on progressing exemplars demonstrating concepts related to the care of the client and clinical decision-making. Lecture and clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 316 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 401, NUR 405, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Credit 6 hours.
NUR 405 Pharmacology 2
This is the second course in a series of two which explores the study of general mechanisms of drug action. Drug classification and their common actions, indications and side effects are analyzed. The student will explore a comprehensive approach to the advanced clinical application of drug therapy. Prerequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 316 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 401, NUR 402, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Credit 2 hours.
NUR 406 Special Populations 2
This is the second in a series of three courses focusing on the unique needs of special populations. In this course, an emphasis is placed on the provision of holistic nursing care for the child-bearing family. An emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, client education, and coordination of care resources. Course content also includes an exploration of select nursing concepts and care interventions for respective exemplars. Lecture and clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 311, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 315, NUR 316 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 401, NUR 402, NUR 405, or consent of instructor. Credit 4 hours.
NUR 411 Capstone
This course focuses on theories and concepts necessary for successful nursing leadership and management roles within dynamic care environments and health systems. An emphasis is placed on concepts and respective exemplars for quality, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and communication strategies for nurse leaders. Prerequisite: NUR 401, NUR 402, NUR 405, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 412, NUR 416, NUR 421, or consent of instructor. Credit 2 hours.
NUR 412 Health & Illness Concepts 3
This is the third course in a series of three. In this course, students build enhanced knowledge around health, illness, and wellness concepts. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making for patients and their families as demonstrated through the advanced exemplars. Lecture and clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 401, NUR 402, NUR 405, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 411, NUR 416, NUR 421, or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
NUR 416 Special Populations 3
This is the third in a series of three courses focusing on the unique needs of special populations. In this course, an emphasis is placed on the provision of holistic nursing care for pediatric clients. An emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, client education, and coordination of care resources. Course content also includes an exploration of select nursing concepts and care interventions for respective exemplars. Lecture and clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 401, NUR 402, NUR 405, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 411, NUR 412, NUR 421, or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
NUR 421 Concept Synthesis I
In this course, learners will integrate all knowledge and skills obtained throughout the program to prepare for transition to professional practice and NCLEX success. Students will review case exemplars through concepts previously studied. Lecture and preceptorship. Prerequisite: NUR 401, NUR 402, NUR 405, NUR 406, or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NUR 411, NUR 412, NUR 416, or consent of instructor. Credit 5 hours.
