NURS-B 244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr)

This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional and environmental aspects of health. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed.

• Prerequisite/Corequisite: Anatomy, Physiology, or Microbiology
• Corequisite: NURS-B 245

NURS-B 245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr)

Students will have the opportunity to use techniques of interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation in assessing clients across the life span in simulated and actual environments.

• Prerequisite/Corequisite: Anatomy, Phsiology, or Microbiology
• Corequisite: NURS-B 244 (2 cr.)

NURS-B 304 Professional Nursing Seminar I: Health Policy (3 cr)

Social, ethical, cultural, economic, and political issues that affect the delivery of health and nursing services globally are critically analyzed. Government and entrepreneurial interests are examined. Emphasis is placed on the impact of policy decisions on professional nursing practice and health services.

NURS-B 331 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing: RN to BSN (3 cr)

Note: this course must be taken in the first term for RN-BSN Students.

This course addresses professional communication, inter/intra professional collaboration, and professional engagement to foster growth and development in nursing. This course also focuses on issues related to professional practice, theory, development and use, professional organization participation, service, continuing education, autonomy and accountability.

NURS-B 404 Professional Nursing Seminar II: Informatics (3 cr)

This course addresses nursing informatics: state of the science and issues for research, development, and practice. It clarifies concepts of nursing, technology, and information management; and comprises theory, practice, and the social and ethical issues in nursing and health care informatics.

NURS-B 344 Comprehensive Nursing Health Assessment: RN to BSN (3 cr)

This course focuses on the complete health assessment, the nursing process, and its relationship to the prevention and early detection of disease across the life span. Students learn the skills of interview, inspection/observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation in assessing clients across the life span and comparing normal from abnormal findings.

NURS-H 355 Data Analysis for Practice and Research (3 cr. Didactic)

This course introduces nursing and other health science students to the basic concepts and techniques of data analysis needed in professional health care practice. Principles of measurement, data summarization, and univariate and bivariate statistics are examined. Differences in types of qualitative data and methods by which these types of data can be interpreted are also explored. Emphasis is placed on the application of fundamental concepts to real world situations in client care.

NURS-R 375 Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice (3 cr. Didactic)

This course focuses on nursing research and evidence-based practice. Students develop skills in retrieving and appraising literature relevant to clinical problems, understanding the research process, and critiquing evidence from research publications and other sources to inform evidence-based nursing practice.

NURS-P 345 Pharmacology RN to BSN (3 cr)

This course focuses on basic principles of pharmacology. It includes the pharmacologic properties of major drug classes and individual drugs, with an emphasis on the clinical application of drug therapy through the nursing process.

NURS-R 470 Clinical Baccalaureate Nursing Capstone RN to BSN (3 cr)

Note: this course must be taken in the final term for RN BSN Students.

This course allows students to synthesize knowledge and skills learned in the baccalaureate program and to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing practice skills. Students will plan and organize learning experiences, design a project, and practice professional nursing in a safe and effective manner.

NURS-S 474 Applied Healthcare Ethics (3 cr)

This course is designed to introduce the student to major ethical theory, principles, and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health-care practice.

• Prerequisite: All sixth-semester nursing courses. (Traditional, Accelerated)

NURS-S 475 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community RN to BSN (3 cr)

Basic epidemiological principles and community health nursing models are applied in collaboration with diverse groups. Disease prevention strategies are applied to individuals and populations to promote health. Students apply the concepts of community assessment, disease prevention, and health promotion to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for populations in the community.

NURS-S 483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr)

Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing care practice skills. Students will collaborate with faculty and a preceptor in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience, and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner.

• Prerequisite: 7th semester courses;
• Corequisite: 8th semester courses.

NURS-S 487 Nursing Management: RN BSN (3 cr)

This course focuses on development of management skills assumed by professional nurses, including delegation of responsibilities, networking, and facilitation of groups, conflict resolution, leadership, case management, and collaboration. Concepts addressed include organizational structure, delivery systems, change, managing quality and performance, budgeting and resource allocation, staffing, scheduling, evaluation and career development.

NURS-Z 490 Clinical Elective in Nursing (1-6 cr)

Planned and supervised clinical experiences in the area of the student’s major interest.

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of junior level courses and permission of instructor.

NURS-Z 492 Elective in Nursing (1-6 cr)

Opportunity for the nurse to pursue independent study of topics in nursing under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters.

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of junior level courses and permission of instructor.

NURS-A 111 Nursing and Medical Terminology (1 cr)

This course is designed to enable the student to increase understanding of medical and nursing terminology through the analysis of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining terms.

NURS-B 403 Gerontological Nursing (3 cr)

This course promotes a holistic approach to persons in the later years of life. Death and dying, legal and ethical issues, family care giving, and future challenges will be discussed in the context of best practices as outlined by the John A Hartford Foundation: Institute for Geriatric Nursing.

NURS-K 301 The Art and Science of Complementary Health (3 cr)

This course will serve as an introduction to a variety of complementary therapies, including healing touch, guided imagery, hypnosis, acupuncture, aromatherapy, reflexology, and massage. The class will critically examine each therapy through assigned readings, literature reviews, presentations, guest lecturers, and optional experiential activities.

NURS-K 304 Nursing Specialty Elective (3 cr)

This course allows the RN to BSN student to apply nationally recognized specialty nursing knowledge and skills to the BSN degree, through a portfolio or independent study approach. National specialty standards will be used to devise learning objectives, implementation and evaluation plan.

NURS-K 305 New Innovations in Health and Health Care (3 cr)

This course explores emergent trends in health and health care, including technological advances in health care, developing approaches to care based on new knowledge and/ or research findings, and trends in health care delivery in a themed, survey or independent study format.

NURS-K 352 Women's Health (3 cr)

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive and holistic update on the health care related issues surrounding women across the lifespan. The course content includes health promotion and preventive screening recommendations, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic treatment plans. Alternative health care options will be presented with a focus on empowering women to trust their bodies, make informed health care choices, and form partnerships with health care providers.

NURS-K 499 Genetics and Genomics (3 cr)

This course introduces a basic knowledge of genetics in health care, including genetic variation and inheritance; ethical. Legal, and social issues in genetic health care; genetic therapeutics; nursing roles; genetic basis of selected alterations to health across the life span; and cultural considerations in genetic health care are all considered.

NURS-S 410 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response (3 cr)

This course focuses on the theoretical and practical perspectives of disaster response and emergency management for nursing professionals. Students will explore disaster/emergency response preparedness, leadership principles, decision-making, and recovery training measures for health care providers devoted to supporting community disaster resilience.

NURS-S 420 Care Coordination in Transitions of Care (3 cr)

Students will synthesize the knowledge and skills relevant to care coordination to ensure smooth care transition. Students will develop and understanding of the role of the RN as a member of the an interprofessional team, as well as options for the most appropriate care setting for an individual patient.

NURS-I 630 Introduction to Nursing Informatics (3 cr)

Introduction to the field of nursing informatics, current state of the science, major issues for research and development. Includes theoretical models of nursing informatics; nursing roles; information processing and data management; data acquisition and data representation; information system standards, system architecture, and networking; evaluation; and ethical/social issues in healthcare informatics.

NURS-F 570 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 cr)

This course enables students to develop advanced practice nursing skills in individual health assessment of infants, children, adults, and aging people. In addition, students develop skills in family and community assessment.

NURS-F 578 Primary Health Care of Families Clinical (6 cr; 1 didactic, 5 clinical for F.N.P. majors)

Enables the FNP student to develop a practice base for clinical decision making in the assessment and management of health care of families. The course includes identification of health needs, nursing interventions for the prevention of illness, and health promotion, and therapeutic interventions for selected clinical problems.

NURS-F 580 Primary Care (PC) I: Acute Illness Processess (3 cr; 2 didactic, 1 clinical)

Theory-guided, evidence-based advanced nursing practice approaches to health promotion and common acute illness processes of individuals across the lifespan within primary care are examined. Individual health-illness processes are applied within the context of family and community.

NURS-F 581 Primary Care (PC) II: Acute & Stable Chronic Illness Processess (3 cr; 2 didactic, 1 clinical)

Theory-guided, evidence-based advanced nursing practice approaches to acute and stable chronic illness processes of individuals across the lifespan within primary care are examined with a focus on increasingly complex health problems. Individual health-illness processes are applied within the context of health promotion for the family and community.

NURS-F 582 Primary Care (PC) III: Chronic & Complex Illness Processess (3 cr; 2 didactic, 1 clinical)

Theory-guided, evidence-based advanced nursing practice approaches to chronic and complex illnesses processes of individuals across the lifespan within primary care are examined. Individual health-illness processes are applied within the context of health promotion for the family and community.

NURS-L 530 The Legal Environment of Health Care

A course to further develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and utilize knowledge related to the complex and interdependent legal environment of health care. This is accomplished through a variety of experiences including formal lecture, seminars, clinical experiences, and independent study.

NURS-L 574 Administrative Management (3 cr)

Concepts, theories, perspectives, and research relevant to administration of nursing services. Emphasis on management principles and organizational processes related to patient care delivery systems. Examines contemporary literature in nursing and business.

NURS-L 579 Nursing Administration Practicum (3 cr)

A practicum experience designed for synthesis of theory and practice. Agency involvement and activities are planned individually.

NURS-L 671 Financial Management (3 cr)

Designed to acquaint nurses with budget preparation and fiscal management of a nursing unit or division. Methods of obtaining personnel input, estimating costs, and cost justification are analyzed in depth.

NURS-L 596 Seminar in Health Systems Leadership (3 cr)

This seminar course provides students with opportunities to explore the impact of contemporary topics confronting current and future health systems leaders. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of theory and research on leadership practice.

NURS-N 502 Nursing Theory (3 cr)

The focus of this course is on evaluating the factors and issues influencing the development of theory in nursing. Theoretical terminology and criteria for the evaluation of theories are examined. Linkages applied between theory, practice, and research is explored.

NURS-N 504 Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 cr)

This course is designed to address organizational and leadership knowledge and skills required to advance health outcomes and influence policy. Key leadership issues and challenges affecting all advanced nursing practice roles will be examined within the context of developing leadership and advocacy skills.

NURS-R 500 Nursing Research (3 cr)

This course provides a survey of research in nursing, including critique of research literature, research designs, sampling, data collection and measurement strategies, relation of research and theory, development of researchable problems, and theory utilization

NURS-T 615 Curriculum in Nursing (3 cr)

This course is designed for persons who are or will be engaged in teaching within nursing education settings. The primary focus is the process of curriculum development; philosophical, social, political, economic, and professional issues that need to be considered in planning curricula, evaluating existing curricula, and changing curricula are examined.

NURS-T 617 Evaluation in Nursing (3 cr)

Integration of concepts of assessment and evaluation into a nursing framework. Students analyze assessment/evaluation concepts, models, and frameworks for applicability for students, faculty, curricula, and programs.

NURS-T 619 Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators (3 cr)

This course provides nurse educators an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills for using computer technologies to support the teaching/learning process. Emphasis is given to theoretical frameworks that guide the selection, use, and integration of computer technologies in nursing education programs.

NURS-T 670 Teaching in Nursing (3 cr)

Seminar and guided experiences in teaching of nursing, including planning, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction.

NURS-T 679 Nursing Education Practicum (3 cr)

A practicum experience designed for application, demonstration and synthesis of theory and competencies related to the role of nurse educator. Learning experiences are planned and negotiated to meet individual learning goals in the context of preceptor supervised experiences.

NURS-Y 515 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)

This course teaches students advanced principles of human physiology and pathophysiology across the lifespan. It explores the physiological manifestation and clinical presentation of disease processes in preparation for advanced nursing practice. Graduate students learn to differentiate between normal and abnormal human physiology and the clinical data necessary to identify abnormal pathogenesis and disease processes.

NURS-Y 535 Dynamics of Family Health Care (3 cr)

Provides students with opportunities to study families within the community context. Consideration is given to theories of family functioning and roles in family health care, using family assessment tools and other nursing intervention strategies.

NURS-Y 600 Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Processes (3 cr)

Introduces students to clinical reasoning and diagnostic processes used in providing health care in primary and acute care settings. Students apply knowledge and skills from pathophysiology, physical assessment, and evidence-based practice to decision making in direct patient care. Issues related to third party reimbursement, regulation and scope of practice, and the ethics of diagnostic decision making are included.

NURS-Y 612 Applied Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Science (3 cr)

This course prepares graduate students to understand the principles of advanced pharmacology across the lifespan as it relates to advanced nursing practice.

• Prerequisite: Admission to NP major or permission of instructor

NURS-Y 620 Applied Primary Care and Office Management (3 cr)

This course introduces students to advanced practice concepts and procedures related to the care of clients in the primary care setting. In addition, students are introduced to documentation and professional relationship building skills necessary for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in the primary care setting.

NURS-B 234 Promoting Healthy Populations (3 cr)

This course focuses on preventative health care and health promotion in individuals, families, and communities, considering the influence of culture and lifespan development. Using biophysical, environmental, sociocultural and economic determinants of health, students focus on improving health outcomes with individuals, families, and communities.

• Corequisite: NURS-B 235

NURS-B 235 Promoting Healthy Populations Practicum (2 cr Clinical)

Students assess individuals, families, and communities, providing needed education, preventative services, and support. Students provide individual and population based care in community based settings, giving consideration to the perspective of those being served.

• Corequisite: NURS-B 234

NURS-B 244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (3 cr)

This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional and environmental aspects of health. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed.

• Prerequisite/Corequisite: Anatomy, Phsiology, or Microbiology
• Corequisite: NURS-B 245

NURS-B 245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr)

Students will have the opportunity to use techniques of interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation in assessing clients across the life span in simulated and actual environments.

• Prerequisite/Corequisite: Anatomy, Phsiology, or Microbiology
• Corequisite: NURS-B 244 (2 cr.)

NURS-B 253 Professionalism in Collaborative Practice (3 cr)

Students practice communication skills for working with health team members and clients, including self-awareness, interpersonal communication, team skills, and technological communication. Students are introduced to the scope and standards of nursing practice, roles of health team members, and components of professional practice. Students are introduced to leadership and ethical standards.

• Corequisite: Placement in Nursing Program; other 3rd semester nursing courses.

NURS-B 260 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. clinical/lab)

This course focuses on the fundamentals of nursing from a theoretical, evidence base. Students will gain a knowledge base for, and have an opportunity to apply, fundamental nursing concepts, skills and the nursing process. The evidence based knowledge gained forms a basis for clinical reasoning and decision making as students develop their nursing skills.

• Prerequisite: 3rd semester nursing courses; Anatomy, Physiology
• Corequisite: NURS-B 261

NURS-B 261 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (4 cr. Didactic)

This course provides a foundation in the pathophysiology of key disease processes and pharmacological therapies. Principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology are presented in an integrated manner to provide a basis for study of selected medications that are used to treat or manage diseases with an application to nursing practice.

• Corequisite: NURS-B 260, other 4th semester courses.

NURS-B 334 Transitional Care of Families and Populations (3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. clinical)

Using the childbearing family as an extensive exemplar, this course focuses on family and community health: community assessment, epidemiology, and intervention with individuals, families, communities and populations. Students address prenatal care, normal and high risk pregnancy and childbirth, newborn care, genetic counseling, care coordination, complementary care, and environmental health.

• Prerequisite: Fourth Semester nursing courses

NURS-B 444 Managing Health and Illness across Care Environments (4 credits: 2 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. Clinical)

Students study a focused clinical area of concern for nursing, exploring the ways in which culture, health disparity, transitions between care environments, and health policy impact care for an aggregate, population, or specialty. Immersed in a care environment, students gain relevant clinical knowledge as well as an understanding of the aggregate health concerns.

• Prerequisite: NURS-B 334
  (clarification note: there may be times when this is offered in the summer for some students, as for international programs, and so the prerequisite listing is more lenient.)

NURS-H 355 Data Analysis for Practice and Research (3 cr. Didactic)

This course introduces nursing and other health science students to the basic concepts and techniques of data analysis needed in professional health care practice. Principles of measurement, data summarization, and univariate and bivariate statistics are examined. Differences in types of qualitative data and methods by which these types of data can be interpreted are also explored. Emphasis is placed on the application of fundamental concepts to real world situations in client care.

NURS-H 356 Clinical Nursing Care 1: Biophysical Processes (5 credits: 3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. clinical)

This course focuses on providing nursing care for individuals and families with acute and chronic biophysical illnesses across the lifespan. Particular attention is focused on developing clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice at a beginning level.

• Prerequisites: Fourth Semester nursing courses;

NURS-H 360 Clinical Nursing Care 2: Interactive Processes (5 credits: 3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. Clinical)

This course focuses on nursing care management of individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic health problems related to interaction with the environment and others: sensory, motor, cognitive, affective, and interpersonal processes. Using a holistic approach this course addresses health problems occurring across the lifespan.

• Prerequisite: 4th semester required nursing courses.

NURS-H 371 Clinical Nursing Care 3: Adaptive Processes (5 credits: 3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. Clinical)

This course builds on Biophysical Processes. The primary focus is on the nursing care management of individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic health problems using an adaptive and holistic approach. Particular attention is focused on developing clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice at an intermediate level.

NURS-H 401 Pediatric Synthesis (1 cr)

This course addresses the specific needs of the pediatric population who are experiencing acute and chronic complex health problems using a patient and family centered approach. Emphasis will be placed on growth and development, family centered care, and the inter- professional approach to the care of this population.

• Prerequisites: 6th semester classes
• Corequisites: 7th semester classes

NURS-H 476 Clinical Nursing Care 4: Complex Processes (5 credits: 3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. Clinical)

The primary focus is on the nursing care management of individuals and families experiencing complex and significant illnesses across the lifespan. Particular attention is focused on developing clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice at an advanced level.

• Prerequisites: 6th semester classes
• Corequisites: 7th semester classes

NURS-L 230 Health Care Delivery Systems

Students examine health care delivery systems, leadership, health policy, regulation and economics. Students explore quality practices of health care organizations. Students analyze the impact of informatics on health care and nursing including the electronic health record, information technology in healthcare, and information literacy.

• Prerequisites: Placement in Nursing Program
• Corequisites: other 3rd semester nursing courses.

NURS-L 430 Leadership in Healthcare Delivery and Policy (5 credits: 3 cr. Didactic, 2 cr. Clinical)

This course focuses on development of effective leadership skills relevant in health care systems. Students examine health policy, information management, and processes that result in exceptional organizational outcomes. Students use healthcare data and research evidence in quality improvement and change initiatives.

• Prerequisites: 6th semester classes
• Corequisites: 7th semester classes

NURS-R 375 Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice (3 cr. Didactic)

This course focuses on nursing research and evidence-based practice. Students develop skills in retrieving and appraising literature relevant to clinical problems, understanding the research process, and critiquing evidence from research publications and other sources to inform evidence-based nursing practice.

NURS-S 474 Applied Healthcare Ethics (3 cr)

This course is designed to introduce the student to major ethical theory, principles, and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health-care practice.

• Prerequisite: All sixth-semester nursing courses. (Traditional, Accelerated)

NURS-S 483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (5 cr)

Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing care practice skills. Students will collaborate with faculty and a preceptor in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience, and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner.

• Prerequisite: 7th semester courses;
• Corequisite: 8th semester courses.

NURS-S 488 Nursing Synthesis (3 cr)

Students integrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program: critical thinking, information technology, cultural competence, care coordination, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. Students demonstrate competence in evidence-based practice and quality and safety initiatives, as achieved in a complex and changing health care environment. Students begin the transition to professional practice.