Nursing

NURS1000 Nursing Seminar I This class focuses on assisting the nursing student to acquire essential skills, techniques and behaviors that will lead to success as a student, a lifelong learner and a beginning member of the nursing profession. Fall semester. 1 credit

NURS2000 History and Theory in Nursing/ Service Seminar II This course provides a broad overview and synthesis of the issues and trends most relevant to the practice of professional nursing. Historical, contemporary, theoretical and potential influences on professional nursing practice are reviewed. An emphasis on the unique and varied roles of nurses in today’s interdisciplinary healthcare environment are examined within the context of individual, family, community, and global health. Fall semseter. 1 credit Prerequisites: NURS1000

NURS2100 Pathophysiology This course examines selected pathophysiological concepts within a nursing framework. The course will incorporate holistic aspects of disease process. Concepts include genetics, mechanisms of disease causation, genetics and genomics, immune processes, cellular growth/ proliferation, circulation, oxygenation and alterations in renal, neurological and endocrine functions. The effects of various environmental factors and physiological compensatory changes will be examined. Adaptive responses across the life span are explored. Spring Semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: NURS2000 Concurrently with NURS2200,2300 and 2400 NURS2150 Pathopharmacology I This course combines two nursing concepts, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Students will be provided with an in depth review of essential principles of pathophysiology necessary to anticipate, minimize and treat the complications associated with disease. Pharmacological concepts are examined by system and provide a foundation for understanding the pathophysiology of disease and the rationale for treatment. Emphasis is on the nursing implications and patient education required for safe administration of medications. Students explore the role and responsibility of the registered nurse in administering and evaluating medications based on pathophysiological concepts. Fall Semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: NURS1000

NURS2200 Health Assessment This course introduces health assessment and wellness concepts. The focus of this course is on the development of beginning skills in assessing health across the lifespan with an emphasis on physical examination and techniques and clinical judgement based on findings. Topics include the multitude of variables that contribute to wellness, the use of the nursing process, interacting with clients using appropriate communication skills, taking an accurate health history and establishing an appropriate database using current informatics for correct documentation of obtained information. Spring Semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: NURS2000 Concurrently with BIOL1919, BIOL1920, NURS2100, and NURS2300

NURS2300 Pharmacology This course focuses on the chemical and physical characteristics of therapeutic drugs as well as their physiological impact

on clients of all ages. General principles of pharmacology and the key categories of commonly used drug to treat a broad range of pathophysiological conditions will be included. The therapeutic use of drugs essential for current nursing practice will be examined. Clinical, legal and ethical decision making related to drug administration will be covered. Spring Semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: NURS2000 Concurrently with CHEM 1109, NURS2100, NURS2200 and NURS2400

NURS2350 Pathopharmacology II This course is the second of two courses integrating pathophysiology and pharmacology for nursing practice. Emphasis is on further expanding the knowledge base required for a safe, evidenced base practice of medication administration in nursing. This course focuses on applying the pharmacokinetic principles and knowledge of the pathophysiologic processes to the practice of medication administration for specific drug categories and body systems. Spring Semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: NURS2150

NURS2400 Intro to Nursing (Clinical) This course introduces the beginning student to the nursing profession, with a focus on the current state of the nursing profession and its alignment with the most recent trends in healthcare. The role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team is emphasized. Students are introduced to the concepts of client needs, safety, communication, teaching/learning, critical thinking, clinical judgement, ethical-legal, and cultural diversity. Additionally, this course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Skills necessary for maintaining microbial, physical, and psychological safety are introduced along with skills needed in therapeutic interventions. At the conclusion of this course students demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills for individuals with health needs. Spring Semester. 6 credits Prerequisites: NURS2000 Concurrently with NURS2100,NURS2200 and NURS2300 $300 lab fee

NURS3000 End of Life Nursing Seminar III This course emphasizes the role of the nurse in providing palliative care for patients at end of life. Cultural, spiritual and psychosocial aspects of death will be covered. Topics in palliative care include, communication, pain management, symptom management, final hours of life, loss, grief and bereavement. Care of the dying patient and family across the lifespan will be addressed. Spring Semester. 1 credit Prerequisite: NURS3100

NURS3100 Adult Health I (Clinical) This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills essential for the nursing care of adults and older adult clients experiencing common health problems. The role and responsibilities of the nurse include those related to client advocacy and teaching, communication, safety, and cultural sensitivity are emphasized. The student will utilize the nursing process to plan and provide evidence-based patient centered care with a focus on the physical, pathophysiologic, psychosocial, and spiritual responses of individuals to disease processes and health promotion. The clinical component involves experience in an acute care environment, in which the nursing process and clinical judgment are implemented in collaboration with other healthcare professionals with clinical instructor supervision. The application of

standards for professional nursing practice is expected. Fall Semester. 8 credits Prerequisites: NURS2100, NURS2200, NURS2300 and NURS2400 $300 lab fee

NURS3200 Nursing Research This course is an introduction to the process of scientific inquiry and its application to nursing practice. The focus is on the identification of researchable questions derived from nursing practice, the critical appraisal of relevant research in the literature, and the application of evidencebased practice to improve quality of care. Fall Semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: MATH1117

NURS3300 Mental Health Nursing (Clinical) This course focuses on nursing care for clients experiencing mental health issues. Emphasis will be on assessment, therapeutic communication, teaching, and pharmacology with this client population. The student will utilize the nursing process to plan and provide evidence-based patient centered care with a focus on the physical, pathophysiologic, psychosocial and spiritual responses of individuals with mental health issues. Nursing care of clients with mental health disorders including: anxiety, schizophrenia, mood, personality, eating and dementia will be explored. In addition, care of clients who have experience of grief and loss, abuse, violence, and or trauma will be covered. The clinical component involves experience in a psychiatric care setting, in which nursing process and clinical judgment are implemented in collaboration with other healthcare professionals with clinical instructor supervision. The application of standards for professional nursing practice is expected. Spring semester. 6 credits Prerequisite: NURS3100 $300 lab fee NURS3400 Adult Health II (Clinical) This course builds upon concepts learned in Adult Health I. Emphasis is on the application of critical thinking skills that are essential for the nursing care of acute and critically ill adult clients experiencing complex health alterations. The role and responsibilities of the nurse, including those related to patient advocacy and teaching, communication, safety, and cultural sensitivity, are again emphasized. Critical thinking will be emphasized to enable complex decision making in prioritization of evidence-based care. Emergency and disaster nursing will be introduced. The clinical component provides the students with the opportunity to further develop strong clinical judgement skills to promote achievement of the program outcomes. Emphasis will be given on the development of strong organizational skills in order to provide optimal care for increasingly complex patients. The application of standards for professional nursing practice is expected. Spring Semester. 6 credits Prerequisite: NURS3100 $300 lab fee

NURS3600 Culture and Diversity in Health Care

Diversity & Multiculturalism (DM)

This course focuses on understanding diversity in nursing and health care. Theoretical bases in transcultural nursing, spirituality, and lifestyles are discussed and their impact on the provision of health care services are analyzed. The genetic origins of man as it relates to the commonality of all races are explored. The use of music, art, literature, and healing/touch modalities that enhance care giving and healing response of individuals will be studied. Contemporary interventions addressing complementary therapies and cultural practices including: Reiki, acupressure, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, guided imagery, homeopathy, herbal medicine, food supplements, and

aromatherapy will be reviewed as it relates to the care of the mind, body, and patient health outcomes. There will be a travel option with this course. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: NURS2400

NURS3700 Community and Public Health Nursing (Clinical)

Social Justice (SJ)

This course will explore the role of the public health nurse caring for groups of individuals, families, communities, and populations. The advocacy role of public health nurses is emphasized in terms of social justice, and professional accountability for vulnerable groups. Focus will be given to the determinants of health and fundamental issues of health equity. Emphasis is given to health promotion and disease/injury prevention within vulnerable populations and minimizing health consequences of emergency and disaster situations. Health policy, politics and reform will be discussed. Social justice issues will be threaded throughout with special emphasis on vulnerable populations. The clinical component involves varied experiences in community health environments, in which the nursing process and clinical judgment are implemented in collaboration with other healthcare professionals with clinical instructor facilitation. The application of standards for professional nursing practice is expected. Students will enhance critical thinking skills by planning and implementing a service-learning project in a vulnerable population community. Fall Semester. 6 credits Prerequisite: NURS3300 and NURS3400 $300 lab fee

NURS3800 Maternity and Women’s Health/ Peds (Clinical) This course focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for the nursing care of women, children and families. Strategies to promote health are presented in relation to childbearing and childhood development/ illness. Ethical, legal spiritual and cultural concerns will be explored and analyzed in the context of family-centered. The course will stress the development of clinical judgement to meet the physiological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of families and will provide clinical opportunities to care for these clients in venues across the wellness-illness continuum. The clinical component involves experience in maternal child health and pediatric settings, in which nursing process and clinical judgement are implemented under clinical instructor supervision. Evidence-based practice will guide the delivery of patient care. Collaboration with patients, families and the healthcare team are promoted. The application of standards for professional nursing practice is expected. Fall Semester. 6 credits Prerequisite: NURS3300 and NURS3400 $300 lab fee

NURS4000 Seminar IV: Leadership and Professional Practice This course will explore the role of the public health nurse caring for groups of individuals, families, communities, and populations. The advocacy role of public health nurses is emphasized in terms of social justice, and professional accountability for vulnerable groups. Focus will be given to the determinants of health and fundamental issues of health equity. Emphasis is given to health promotion and disease/injury prevention within vulnerable populations and minimizing health consequences of emergency and disaster situations. Health policy, politics and reform will be discussed. Social justice issues will be threaded throughout with special emphasis on vulnerable populations. The clinical component involves varied experiences in