Course Descriptions
Nursing (NURS)NURS 1001. Clinical Calculations. Corequisite: NURS 1207 or NURS 1417. This is a 7 ½ week web enhanced didactic course offering two major drug calculation methods (ratio and proportion, and dimensional analysis). This must be completed with a C or higher to continue in NURS 1207 or NURS 1417. The online portion encourages interactive self-assessment activities which allow students to apply their knowledge in context. This course will provide the required skills needed for accurate and safe medication calculation and administration. Fall, spring semester.
NURS 1207. Care of the Non-Acute Individual. Corequisite: NURS 1001. Focuses on acquiring basic nursing concepts and skills to meet the physiological, psychological, spiritual, cultural and developmental needs of the non-acute individual across the lifespan. Students are introduced to the nursing process and apply basic nursing interventions to meet the needs of the stable individual. Composed of four hours/week lecture and nine hours/week clinical component. (seven credit hours is divided into four credit hours lecture and three credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or nine clinical contact hours/week for 15 weeks). Fall, spring semester.
NURS 1217. Women’s Health and Care of the Neonate: Prerequisites: NURS 1001, NURS 1207. Introduces principles of reproductive and neonatal nursing while expanding on the foundational concepts from NURSNURS 1001. The nursing process is utilized to provide family-centered care to neonates and women across the lifespan. Domestic violence, STD’s, and AIDS are integrated into the course. Composed of four hours/week lecture component and nine hours/week clinical component. (seven credit hours is divided into four credit hours lecture and 3 credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or nine clinical contact hours/week for 15 weeks). Fall, spring semesters. 1207 and
NURS 1417. LPN to RN Transition. Corequisite: NURS 1001. Designed to assist the licensed practical nurse (LPN) in transition to the role of the associate degree nurse (RN) preparation. This course builds upon foundational knowledge from the LPN curriculum while incorporating skills and concepts from NURS 1207 and NURS 1217. The nursing process is utilized to provide family-centered care to non-acute individuals, neonates, and women across the lifespan. Composed of four hours/week lecture component and nine hours/week clinical component. (seven credit hours is divided into four credit hours lecture and three credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or nine clinical contact hours/week for 15 weeks). Fall semester.
NURS 2018. Medical/Surgical I. Prerequisites: CHEM 1013/1011, BIOL 2061/2063, BIOL 2071/2073, BIOL 3022/3032, NURS 1217 or NURS 1417. Co-requisites: NURS 2223, NURS 2401. Advances knowledge in medical surgical nursing while integrating content from foundational courses. Emphasis is on enhancing critical thinking skills in the application of the nursing process for adults and families/groups whose pathophysiological health alterations require evidence-based nursing care. Physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental considerations for clients with specific medical/surgical problems are included. Composed of five hours/week lecture component and nine hours/week clinical component. (eight credit hours is divided into five credit hours lecture and three credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or nine clinical contact hours/week for 15 weeks). Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 2131-4. Special Topics. Integrates concepts and skills from a variety of nursing topics to build a broader foundation for the nursing major. Enrollment must be preapproved by Department Chair. (Credit: 1-4 credit hours.) On demand.
NURS 2143. Care of the Child. Prerequisites: NURS 2018; NURS 2223; NURS 2401. Corequisite: NURSNURS 2411 2208, . Integrates child health principles and practices with the emphasis on growth and development and the need to establish family-centered nursing plans of care. Students learn to adapt concepts from previous nursing courses to organize care for the child. Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 2208. Medical/Surgical II. Prerequisites: NURS 2018, NURS 2223, NURS 2401. Corequisites: NURSNURS 2411 2143, . Validates and expands prior learning and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing process for adult individuals and families/groups whose health alterations are associated with pathophysiology requiring evidence-based medical/surgical nursing care. Clinical experiences allow for synthesis of the nursing process with exposure to basic nursing management skills. Physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental considerations for clients with medical/surgical problems are included. Composed office hours/week lecture component and nine hours/week clinical component. (eight credit hours is divided into five credit hours lecture and three credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or nine clinical contact hours/week for 15 weeks). Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 2223. Care of the Individual’s Mental Health. Prerequisites: NURS 1217 or NURS 1417. Corequisite: NURS 2018 and NURS 2401. Focuses on nursing care of individuals who are experiencing mental health disorders which may impact their ability to function in society. Psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of the mental health client are examined across the lifespan. Application of therapeutic communication techniques are emphasized as students apply the nursing process to care for individuals experiencing mental health disorders. Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 2401 Pharmacology I. Prerequisites: NURS 1217 or NURS 1417; Corequisite: NURS 2018, NURS 2223. Focuses on health promotion through medication monitoring and patient education. Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 2411 Pharmacology II. Prerequisites: NURS 2018, NURS 2223, NURS 2401. Corequisite: NURS 2208, NURS 2143. Focuses on health promotion through medication monitoring and patient education. Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 3001. Orientation for On Line RN-BSN Completion Program. Introduces students to the Department of Nursing’s mission, philosophy, governance structure, and student handbook. In addition, it provides an overview of the RN-BSN curriculum and skills necessary for academic success in the program. Concepts that will be addressed include online classroom, resource utilization, writing guidelines, and professional concepts representative of baccalaureate education.
NURS 3003. Health Assessment. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 3001. Validates previous assessment skills obtained at the associate degree level as well as builds a broader foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform a thorough, accurate, and professional client assessment. Fall, spring semester.
NURS 3013. Issues and Trends in Nursing. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 3001. A presentation of historical, political, legal, ethical, and cultural underpinnings affecting the nursing profession. Addresses the evolution, current status, and future direction of nursing education and practice. Spring semester.
NURS 3035. Community Health Nursing. Prerequisite: NURS 3043. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 3001, NURS 3003. Designed to provide a theoretical basis for community health nursing and public health practice with individuals, families, and communities. (5 credit hours is divided into 3 credit hours lecture, and two credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or 6 clinical contact hours/week). Fall semester.
NURS 3043. Introduction to Nursing Research. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 3001. Familiarizes the student with the process of scientific inquiry including systematic, practical, and ethical issues relevant to the research process in nursing. Emphasis is on understanding research methodology, basic statistical methods, and evaluating the scientific integrity of nursing literature. Fall, spring semesters.
NURS 3053. The Business of Health Care. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 3001. Focuses on the business aspects of the health care delivery systems. Fall semester and on demand.
NURS 4015. Leadership and Management. Prerequisite: NURS 3043; Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 3001; NURS 3003. Explores the role of the baccalaureate nurse in using leadership and management theories, and organizational structure as frameworks for managing the delivery of nursing care for individuals and families/groups (five credit hours is divided into three credit hours lecture and two credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or six clinical contact hours/week). Spring semester.
NURS 4065. Advanced Adult Health Nursing. Prerequisite: NURS 3043; Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNURS 3003. Implementation of the baccalaureate role in diverse health care settings with emphasis on providing evidence-based, accessible, collaborative, affordable, and personalized care using the nursing/research process (five credit hours is divided into three credit hours lecture, and two credit hours clinical learning experiences, which is a 1:3 ratio, or six clinical contact hours/week). Spring semester and on demand. 3001;
NURS 4101-4. Advanced Topics in Nursing. Prerequisites: Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing and consent of Department Chair. Focuses on advanced concepts and skills associated with the role of the baccalaureate nurse. Designed to encourage creative independent study with the supervision of a faculty preceptor. One to four hours credit depending on the nature and extent of the topic. On demand.
