General Catalog 2007-2009
Nursing
NUR201 Human Development and Health Care
Fall-Spring Semesters
Study of normal growth and development through all life stages. Developmental theories explored and applied to developmental assessment as part of the nursing process. Concepts of community, family and personal health discussed. Selected agencies providing care and services to clients throughout the life span may be utilized for observational visits related to human development.
3 credit hours.
NUR202 Nutrition in Health Care
Fall-Spring Semesters
A study of normal nutrition and the motivational, social, economic and cultural factors influencing nutrition through all life stages. Assessment of nutritional states of clients as part of the nursing process. Application of diet therapy concepts for patients with selected health problems. Prerequisite: CHM122.
3 credit hours.
NUR210 Basic Principles in Nursing Practice
Fall-Spring Semesters
The first clinical course introduces the nursing student to professional nursing roles and basic human needs of individuals. Students use selected theories in conjunction with the nursing process in providing care to clients. Emphasis is placed on communication, data collection, and beginning administration of drugs. Clinical experiences are conducted in the skills laboratory and in selected health care settings. Fall Prerequisites: Common core: PSY100, SOC100, BIO150, CHM122, BIO220, BIO222, BIO230, NUR201, NUR202. Corequisites: NUR304. Spring Prerequisites: Common Core, PSY100, SOC100, BIO150, CHM122, BIO220, BIO230, NUR201, NUR202.
3 class periods.
6 clinical experience hours (NUR211).
5 credit hours.
NUR220 Concepts in Professional Nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse
Spring Semester
This course is designed for the licensed practical nurse student pursuing baccalaureate education in nursing. Application of nursing concepts and theories, development of nursing process skills, and evaluation of clinical skills required for advanced placement in the nursing major are emphasized. Prerequisites: Advanced placement in the nursing major or permission of instructor.
2 credit hours.
NUR304 Health Assessments for Professional Nursing Practice
This course addresses history taking, and psychosocial and physical assessments with emphasis on normal findings. A current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and basic nursing principles provides the foundation. Prerequisites: BIO 150, BIO220, BIO222, and BIO230.
3 credit hours.
NUR307 Nursing Concepts: Chronic Health Problems
Fall-Spring Semesters
The family as a codeterminant of individual states of health is emphasized in relationship to health concerns of a chronic and relatively steady nature. Principles underlying human adaptational responses to chronic health changes and the significance for nursing intervention are emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the nursing major and NUR304.
3 credit hours.
NUR308, NUR309 Nursing Practice: Adults with Chronic Health Problems
Fall-Spring Semesters
Individual and family assessment as a part of nursing process is addressed. Health promotion, health preservation and health recovery and continuity of care are stressed. Clinical experiences are conducted in simulated and real settings such as hospital in-patient settings and long-term care facilities in the community. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the nursing major and NUR304. Pre- or Corequisite: NUR307 and NUR308.
1 class period (NUR308).
12 clinical experience hours.
5 credit hours.
NUR314 Research and Professional
Nursing Practice
Fall-Spring Semesters
The fundamentals of scientific nursing research methods and utilization are presented and investigated. Ethical considerations, critique of published research, and utilization of nursing research findings are emphasized. Prerequisites: Junior standing in the nursing major and BEH260.
3 credit hours.
NUR317 Nursing Concepts: Parent-Child Health
Fall-Spring Semesters
This course addresses the normal maternity cycle, the newborn, illness and hospitalization of the child, and growth and developmental deviations within the context of the family. Prerequisites: NUR307,NUR308, and NUR309
3 credit hours.
NUR318, NUR319 Nursing Practice:
Parent-Child Care
Fall-Spring Semesters
Family assessment as part of the nursing process is addressed. Health promotion, maintenance and restoration as well as continuity of care are stressed for both mental and physical dimensions. Laboratory sessions are conducted in simulated and real laboratories such as hospital, home, and community based settings. Prerequisites: NUR307, NUR308, and NUR309. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR317, NUR318.
1 class period (NUR318).
12 clinical experience hours.
5 credit hours.
NUR320 Health Assessment for
Registered Nurses
Summer Session
This course is designed to provide the RN/BS student with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the individual health of a client. The emphasis of the course is on a systems approach to physical examination. Abnormal physical assessment findings for each system will also be introduced. Comprehensive bio-psycho-social-cultural assessment approaches will be presented to allow students to assess the impact of risk factors upon individual health. Prerequisite: Current RN licensure.
3 credit hours.
NUR321 Transitional Concepts for Registered Nurses
Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters
This course is designed to be a transitional course for registered nurses pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Foundational concepts and competencies of professional nursing practice, e.g. application of nursing process, ethical and legal issues and coping with role transition will be addressed. This will be an initial course in the nursing curriculum and will facilitate the registered nurse’s adaptation to the academic environment. Prerequisite: Current RN licensure.
2 credit hours.
NUR332 Research Concepts for Registered Nurses
Spring Semester
The fundamentals of scientific nursing research methods and utilization are presented and investigated. Ethical considerations, critique of published research, and utilization of nursing research findings are emphasized. Prerequisites: Junior standing in the nursing major and BEH260.
3 credit hours.
NUR407 Nursing Concepts: Acute Health Problems
Fall-Spring Semesters
Nursing concepts relating to the physical, emotional, and social needs of acutely ill individuals requiring hospitalization are emphasized. Concerns relating to family members are also explored. Prerequisites: NUR417, NUR418, NUR419 and NUR 425, NUR 426 and NUR427.
2 credit hours.
NUR408, NUR409 Nursing Practice: Adults with Acute Health Problems
Fall-Spring Semesters
Critical judgments based on assessment of needs during acute health disruptions are emphasized. Collaboration, coordination, and consultation with health team members are stressed. Laboratory sessions are conducted in hospital in-patient settings. Prerequisites: NUR417, NUR418, NUR419, NUR425, NUR426, and NUR427. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR407 and NUR408.
1 class period (NUR408).
9 clinical experience hours.
4 credit hours.
NUR411 Leadership in Professional Nursing
Fall-Spring Semesters
Concepts relevant to the theory and practice of leadership in professional nursing are presented. Analysis is made of the components of leadership; communication, management, delegation, teaching/learning, evaluation and change. The course also presents issues related to the past and present status of nursing as a profession and projects to future trends. Senior standing in the nursing major. Prerequisites: NUR417, NUR418, NUR419 and NUR425, NUR426, NUR427. Corequisites: NUR407, NUR408, NUR409 and NUR450, NUR451
3 credit hours.
NUR417 Nursing Concepts: Community Health
Fall-Spring Semesters
The community as a codeterminant of individual states of health is emphasized. Community structure, inter-relationships, and health care delivery systems are explored. Public health concepts as they relate to individuals, families, and groups in the community are identified. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the nursing major and NUR314.
2 credit hours.
NUR418, NUR419 Nursing Practice: Community Health
Fall-Spring Semesters
Introduction to community assessment as part of nursing is included. An epidemiologic study of a problem or situation that affects the health of a community or a segment of population is a course requirement. Clinical experiences are conducted in official and non-official health agencies and other community-based settings. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the nursing major and NUR314.
1 class period. (NUR418)
9 clinical experience hours.
4 credit hours.
NUR421 Leadership Concepts for
Registered Nurses
Fall Semester
For RNs only. Concepts relevant to the theory and practice of leadership in professional nursing are presented. Analysis is made of the components of leadership; communication, management, delegation, teaching/learning, evaluation and change. The course also presents issues related to the past and present status of nursing as a profession and projects to future trends.
3 credit hours.
NUR425 Nursing Concepts:
Psychiatric-
Mental Health
Fall-Spring Semesters
Nursing concepts related to the psychiatric/mental-health needs of diverse populations are emphasized. Theory of mental health and illness is presented as well as theory of treatment. Issues in mental health nursing are explored. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the nursing major and NUR314.
2 credit hours.
NUR426, NUR427 Nursing Practice: Psychiatric-Mental Health
Fall-Spring Semesters
Psychiatric evaluation and application of the nursing process to diverse populations in need of mental health care are emphasized. Collaboration with other health care providers and coordination of services are addressed. Clinical experiences are conducted in outpatient and inpatient settings. Prerequisites: Senior standing in the nursing major and NUR314.
1 class period. (NUR426)
9 clinical experience hours.
4 credit hours.
NUR430 Selected Topics in Health-Related Issues
Fall-Spring Semesters
Different topics related to health care will be featured each semester. Senior students investigate the principal variables affecting the issues and develop a framework for health care practice. Prerequisite: Completion of all NUR300 level courses. Course is open to non-nursing students who have completed 90 credits or have permission of the instructor.
3 credit hours.
NUR450, NUR451 Nursing Practicum
Fall-Spring Semesters
This course provides for concentrated clinical nursing practice under faculty guidance. The nature and goals of the practicum are determined collaboratively by the student, faculty member, and RN clinical mentor from a cooperating agency where the student elects to have the experience. Students are required to pass medication and physical assessment proficiency exams prior to clinical practice. Prerequisites: NUR417, NUR418, NUR419, NUR425, NUR426, and NUR427. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR407, NUR408 and NUR409.
1 class period. (NUR451)
6 clinical experience hours.
3 credit hours.
NUR454, NUR455 Clinical Concepts and Issues for Registered Nurses
Fall Semester
The focus is on selected concepts which underlie nursing practice in complex client and family situations. The interrelationships among physical, psychological and social concepts pertaining to a variety of practice areas are explored. Students investigate self-selected concepts in a variety of agencies during clinical experience hours. Prerequisites: WRT102, WRT202, IFL101, CM104, BIO150, CHM122, MAT111, BIO220, BIO222, BIO230, PSY100, SOC100, NUR201, NUR202, NUR320, NUR321, NUR332 and successful challenge of nursing courses if required.
3 class periods. (NUR455)
6 clinical experience hours.
5 credit hours.
NUR456, NUR457 Community Health Concepts and Issues for Registered Nurses
Spring Semester
The community is considered as a major determinant of health states in individuals and groups. Students explore community structure and interrelationships among community participants as they influence the health care delivery system. The epidemiological analysis of selected health problems in the community is the focus of learning. A clinical experience in home health care is required of all students. Upon satisfactory completion of the home care experience, students are encouraged to design an individualized community-based care experience. The student utilizes the nursing process to promote health in a small community. Prerequisites: WRT102, WRT202, IFL101, CM104, BIO150, CHM122, MAT111, BIO220, BIO222, BIO230, PSY100, SOC100, NUR201, NUR202, NUR320, NUR321, NUR332 and successful challenge of exams if necessary.
3 class periods. (NUR457)
6 clinical experience hours.
5 credit hours.
NUR498, NUR499 Independent Study
Fall-Spring Semesters
The Independent Study Program affords the opportunity for the nursing student who wishes to undertake a well-defined project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a nurse faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent and approval of the Department of Nursing Chair and Academic Dean.
1-3 credit hours.
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