Courses Offered in Nursing

This course will introduce students to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners. The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance. First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. Not open to students who have received credit for IDS189 or another first year seminar course.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: First Year Seminar

This course explores the Art and Science of Professional Nursing in contemporary healthcare. Students examine the relationship among knowledge, research and practice through a global perspective. (2 lecture hours a week.) Open to Nursing Majors Only.

Credits: 2.00

This course provides the Licensed Nurse with the opportunity to advance their health assessment techniques and fundamental clinical nursing skills in the care of the adult patient. The focus will be on completing a health history, physical exam and demonstrating competency in the performance of fundamental clinical skills. Students will utilize the nursing process, communication and critical thinking skills. It is offered only through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Prerequisites: BIO105, BIO200, BIO201, BIO304, CHE117, PSY101.

Credits: 5.00

This course introduces the critical thinking skills of the nursing process. Focus is on health assessment and physical examination of adult patients. The student will use concepts of communication to elicit a health history, establish a database, apply physical examination techniques, and document findings. Two lecture hours and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: BIO200, CHE117, NUR110, PSY101.
Co-requisite: BIO201.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an introduction to the theoretical basis and practice of nursing. Utilizing nursing process and evidence-based practice, students will develop and implement individualized plans of care. One two-hour classroom lecture per week and six-hour clinical laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: BIO201 and NUR210B.
Co-requisite: BIO304.

Credits: 4.00

This course will examine the reproductive health needs of adults and care of the normal newborn. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in reproductive health promotion, gynecologic, antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. Issues surrounding reproductive health care, which is holistic, inclusive, and individualized will be explored.
Six lecture hours and eight clinical hours per week for one quarter.
Prerequisites: NUR320 and NUR370

Credits: 4.50

This course introduces the application of nursing concepts necessary to meet the health care needs of the child from birth through adolescence. A focus will be on the delivery of inclusive and holistic family centered care. Health promotion, illness prevention, growth and development milestones, and the nursing care of the child with acute and chronic conditions will be emphasized.
Six lecture hours and eight clinical hours per week for one quarter.
Co-requisites: NUR320 and NUR370

Credits: 4.50

This course will continue to build on the foundation of nursing theory and practice for the adult patient and their families in the acute care setting. Four hours of theory and fifteen hours of clinical per week.
Prerequisites: BIO304, NUR212B or NUR200, and PSY322.
Co-requisite: NUR370.

Credits: 9.00

The focus of this course is the introduction and application of nursing concepts in meeting health needs of the child from birth through adolescence, the childbearing family, and women experiencing reproductive changes across the lifespan. Six (6) lecture hours, and six (6) clinical hours per week. Additionally, students will attend required simulation laboratory activities throughout the semester for the reinforcement of classroom and clinical learning.
Prerequisites: NUR320, NUR370.

Credits: 9.00

This course will explore the physiological responses caused by pharmacological agents and disease processes which require drug treatments. By focusing on life-processes across the lifespan, the students will discover the effects of drugs upon the body and mind. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: NUR212B or NUR200.
Co-requisite: NUR320.

Credits: 3.00

Nursing Research is designed to enable the nursing student to understand the interrelationship between nursing research and nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the examination of research methodology, the critical appraisal of published research and the integration of research into evidence-based practice. Each student will complete a comprehensive substantive written critique of a published nursing research article. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT147, NUR320 and W-II course OR
matriculation in the RN to BSN program, MAT147 OR
matriculation in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program, AND
Co-requisites: NUR466, NUR467, NUR468, NUR469.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This course synthesizes information essential to the understanding of clients and nurses as unique individuals and emphasizes the interactional nature of human phenomena. Focus is on the therapeutic use of self as a basis for understanding behavior patterns, assisting with self-exploration, and promoting optimum levels of mental health. Course content will include an exploration of theory which provides the foundation for the application of the nursing process in a variety of mental health settings. Three (3) hours of lecture each week for the semester and six (6) hours of clinical per week for 6 weeks. Additionally, students will attend required simulation laboratory activities throughout the semester for the reinforcement of classroom and clinical learning.
Prerequisites: NUR321, NUR409 Co-requisite: NUR415B

Credits: 4.50

This course synthesizes information essential to the understanding of clients and nurses as unique individuals and emphasizes the interactional nature of human phenomena. Focus is on the therapeutic use of self as a basis for understanding behavior patterns, assisting with self-exploration, and promoting optimum levels of mental health. Course content will include an exploration of theory which provides the foundation for the application of the nursing process in a variety of mental health settings. Three (3) hours of lecture each week for the semester and six (6) hours of clinical per week for 6 weeks. Additionally, students will attend required simulation laboratory activities throughout the semester for the reinforcement of classroom and clinical learning.
Prerequisites: NUR321, NUR409 Co-requisite: NUR415B

Credits: 4.50

This course introduces the student to the theoretical foundations and practice of public health nursing. Concepts related to population health, health disparities, health promotion, and disease prevention are explored within the context of the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in the classroom and clinical setting. As a diversity, power dynamics and social justice DPDS course, the course explores the structures, systems, and policies within the U.S. that result in resource inequities and health disparities. Three (3) hours of lecture and 6 hours of clinical per week for 6 weeks. Additionally, students will attend required simulation laboratory activities throughout the semester for the reinforcement of classroom and clinical learning. Prerequisites: NUR314, NUR315, NUR409 Co-requisite: NUR412B.

Credits: 4.50

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Diversity, Power Dyn, Soc Just

This course provides an overview of nursing theory with an emphasis on test taking skills and study strategies to help prepare for the NCLEX-RN examination. The course will include a discussion of CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing) and will include NCLEX-RN practice tests with a goal of improving test performance. Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR412, NUR422 and NUR415 or NUR466 and NUR468
Corequisites: NUR423 and NUR425 or NUR475 and NUR425

Credits: 2.00

This course builds upon the theoretical basis and application of nursing practice presented in previous nursing courses. Utilizing the nursing process, students will focus on the role of the professional nurse within the human-environment fields of the complex patient population. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: NNUR321, NUR409.
Co-requisite: NUR412B, NUR415B.

Credits: 3.00

The course will facilitate the transition of the student into professional nursing practice. Students will complete 150 hours in a precepted capstone experience. Students will deliver nursing care that is increasingly self-directed and independent. The synthesis of nursing theory, knowledge, leadership, and management will be applied in the practice setting.
Prerequisites: NUR412B and NUR415B.
Co-requisites: NUR420A, NUR422, and NUR425

Credits: 5.00

This course introduces the management functions and leadership roles of professional registered nurses within the structure of an organization. Emphasis is given to organizational, management, behavioral, and political theories. Accountability for quality assurance in the provision of nursing care, interdisciplinary communication, and collaborative relationships is emphasized. Three lecture hours per week.
 Prerequisites; NUR412B, NUR415B and NUR422 or NUR466 and NUR468
Corequisites: NUR420A and NUR423 or NUR475.

Credits: 3.00

This course focuses on development of leadership skills acquired by professional nurses, including networking delegation of responsibilities, facilitation of groups, leadership, case management, conflict resolution and collaboration within the interprofessional health care team. This course explores concepts of leadership/management, power, motivation, decision-making, change, budgeting
and management skills related to the professional nursing role in the health care system. Focus is on use of outcome data to evaluate nursing care delivery systems and propose quality improvement initiatives. Four lecture hours per week. This is a required course for RN to BSN students.
Prerequisites: NtJR360A; NUR361; NUR409; NiJR439; NUR450.
Co-requisites: NUR445A.

Credits: 4.00

This course provides an opportunity for the student to identify and implement an evidence-based project within the nursing specialty selected for NUR 444A Leadership and Management in Nursing In then assigned clinical placements, students will design learning activities congruent with their learning objectives for the experience, design a project, and practice professional nursing in a safe and effective manner At the conclusion of the course students will present their evidence based quality improvement project and their plan for implementation. Two seminar hours per week and seven clinical hours
Prerequisites: NUR360A; NUR361; NUR409; NUR439; NUR450
Co-requisites: NUR444A.

Credits: 5.00

The concept of nursing informatics will be explored through the integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice. The nurse will focus on improving the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing management systems and communication. Three lecture hours per week. This is a required course for RN-BSN students. Prerequisites: MA Registered Nurse License.

Credits: 3.00

This course will provide students with a lecture and a laboratory-based introduction to the use of skills in the health assessment of diverse clients. Additional topics will be integrated into the course including nursing process, documentation of normal/abnormal findings, and critical thinking skills. Four lecture hours and six laboratory hours each week for Summer Session I. Open only to and required of students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program..
Co-requisite: NUR461.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides students with lecture and laboratory-based introduction to and application of nursing skills in clinical settings. Topics will include nursing process, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, psychosocial and physiological needs, and patient safety. Four lecture hours and twelve laboratory/clinical hours per week during Summer Session I. Open only to and required of student enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Co-requisite: NUR 460

Credits: 4.00

This course explores the art and science of professional nursing in contemporary healthcare. Students examine the relationship among knowledge, research and practice through a global perspective. Four lecture hours per week. Open only to and required of students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Prerequisites: NUR460, NUR461.
Co-requisite: NUR463.

Credits: 2.00

This course provides key theories with existing knowledge in the mental health fields and prepares students to research, understand, critically analyze and apply this knowledge to nursing practice. Six lecture and six clinical hours each week over Summer II. Open only to and required of students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program. 
Prerequisites: NUR 460, NUR 461.
Co-requisite: NUR 462

Credits: 4.00

This course provides content related to the knowledge and skills essential for providing care to adults throughout the life process with a variety of acute and long term disruption in pattern manifestations. The focus will be on the assessment and management of client care in a variety of settings. Five lecture hours and fifteen clinical hours each week. Open only to and required of students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Prerequisites: NUR462 and NUR463.
Co-requisite: NUR465

Credits: 10.00

This course examines the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of drug therapy in the general and specialty client populations. Disease prevention, treatment, and client response will be explored using the nursing process. Social cultural, and ethical/legal factors affecting pharmacologic therapy will also be discusses. Three lecture hours each week. Open only to and required by students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program.
Prerequisites: NUR 460, NUR 461, NUR 462, NUR 463.
Co-requisite: NUR 464.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides comprehensive instruction on special topics in populations health nursing. It augments knowledge, skills, and competencies for practice within community health settings. Topics will include prevention and health promotion strategies directed toward population aggregates. Six lecture hours and six clinical hours per week for one quarter. Open only to and required of students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.  
Prerequisites: NUR467 and NUR469.
Co-requisite: NUR409 and NUR468

Credits: 4.00

This course emphasizes theory related to the nursing care of patients and families faced with complex pathophysiological stressors. Sub-contexts of this course include safety, nutrition, cultural and spiritual diversity, end of life care, legal and ethical issues, and pharmacology. Students will examine the nursing process and clinical reasoning as it relates to the nursing care of individuals with complex medical conditions. Six lecture hours per week for one quarter. Open only to and required of student enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Prerequisites: NUR 460, NUR 461, NUR 462, NUR 463, NUR 464, NUR 465.
Co-requisite: NUR 409.

Credits: 3.00

This course will explore multiple conditions and theoretical principles to understand and care for the childbearing woman and neonate. Biopsychosocia factors influencing the health of women and the neonate are examined. Six lecture hours and six clinical hours per week for one quarter. Limited to students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Prerequisites: NUR467 and NUR469
Co-Requisite: NUR409 and NUR466

Credits: 4.00

This course will explore multiple conditions and theoretical principles to understand and care for children from one month through adolescence. Biopsychosocial factors influencing the health of children and families are examined. Six lecture hours and six clinical hours each week for one quarter. Limited to students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program.
Prerequisites:  NUR464 and NUR465  
Co-requisite:  NUR409  and NUR467

Credits: 4.00

Immersion experience in nursing. Experiential learning emphasizing mastery of theoretical concepts, application of evidence-based practice, improving skill competency, and development of clinical judgment capabilities. Fosters increased independence in providing care to clients and facilitates the transition from student to baccalaureate nurse generalist. Students complete 150 hours in a precepted clinical nursing practice setting.  Limited to students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program.
Prerequisites: NUR466, NUR468, and NUR409
Co-Requisite:  NUR425 and  NUR420A

Credits: 4.00

Focus is on professional practice issues arising from patient centered care in the role practicum. Topics include communication, clinical skills, interactions with colleagues, management of care, and nursing practice standards. Case studies will be utilized to reinforce the knowledge and skills gained from the practicum experience. One lecture hour per week. Limited to students enrolled in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program
Pre-Requisites: NUR466, NUR467, NUR468, NUR469, NUR409
Co-Requisite: NUR476, NUR425

Credits: 1.00

DIRECTED STUDY

Credits: 1.00 - 12.00

This first research course in the nursing honors track provides a unique experiential learning opportunity for students to engage in a scholarly research project, which culminates in a research proposal. Students are mentored by a faculty member while researching and writing their proposal. This course will focus on the development of writing skills and the effective use of credible and appropriate sources to investigate a topic relevant to evidence-based professional nursing practice
Prerequisites: W-I, MAT147 and NUR320. Co-requisites: NUR321 and IDS600H. Limited to students in the nursing honors program.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Communication-Level II

This second course in the nursing honors track provides the opportunity for students to implement the research proposal begun in NUR601H. Students will complete a thesis of their own design under the mentorship of a nursing faculty member. The course culminates in the completion of a thesis and the presentation of findings in a public setting. Limited to students in the nursing honors program.
Prerequisite: NUR601H. Co-requisite: IDS601H

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This course will provide an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical underpinnings of nursing science. Selected nursing theories, theories from other disciplines, and emerging theories will be evaluated for consideration in the delivery of nursing care to diverse populations.

Credits: 3.00

This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive history taking, physical and psychological assessment, assessment of pathophysiological changes, and psychosocial variations of the patient (individual and family). Health promotion strategies and the development of sensitive and skilled interviewing are emphasized.
Prerequisites: NUR893, NUR817

Credits: 3.00

This course provides the knowledge and skills to comprehend pharmacotherapeutics of drugs and analyze the relationship between the pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathologic responses. The motivation of patients to seek medications and adhere to a prescribed regimen will be discussed. Assessment of the effectiveness of a medication regimen and the emerging role of genomics in pharmacology will be explored.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides the student with the foundations of advanced practice nursing (APN) role. It will cover the historical development of the nurse practitioner, nurse educator and nurse administrator role, as well as their current scopes of practice. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in the health care system. Pre requisites: Successful completion of the RN-NCLEX examination NUR702, NUR703, NUR704, NUR710, NUR712, NUR725, NUR730, NUR735, NUR745, NUR802, NUR830, NUR742N, NUR752N, NUR812, NUR813

Credits: 3.00

This course will provide knowledge and skills to analyze physiologic changes, and the relationship between normal and abnormal pathophysiology across the lifespan for selected disease states. Students will develop a foundational understanding of the mechanism of disease processes that serve as the basis for clinical assessment, decision-making, and management.

Credits: 3.00

This graduate research course enhances knowledge of the research process to prepare advanced practice nurses with translational research skills for research endeavors that will include evidence-based practice (EBP). The focus will be on the critical evaluation of research and research translation.

Credits: 3.00

This didactic course focuses on the development, refinement, and application of the knowledge and skills necessary in the care of adults across the lifespan. Relevant theories, evidence-based practice guidelines, and advanced practice nursing competencies form the basis for examining the holistic management of
clients in the primary. care setting. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, risk assessment, and health maintenance. Diagnostic reasoning and cultural competence are enhanced by a variety of teaching/learning assignments. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR740A, NUR742N, NUR812, NUR813, NUR814, NUR817, NUR822, NUR840

Credits: 3.00

This course provides clinical training in the role of an adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Students apply skills learned in the prior theory courses with an emphasis on common problems among the adults and older adults in primary care settings. Clinical experiences, case discussions in clinical conferences allow students the opportunity to develop nurse practitioner core and adult gerontology primary care competencies in the ethical, safe, collaborative, and evidence-based provision of care. The practicum requires a minimum of 250 hours of direct faculty-supervised clinical hours with a preceptor.
Prerequisites: NUR833

Credits: 4.00

This is the second of three didatic courses that builds on previously-learned concepts related to the primary care of adults by the advanced practice nurse. The holistic management of adults with acute and chronic health problems in primary care settings is emphasized. Selected clinical interventions, clinical decision making, and evaluation strategies to enhance the health outcomes of adults will be stressed. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR833,

Credits: 3.00

This clinical practicum experience continues to challenge the student to grow into the role of the nurse practitioner in adult-gerontology primary care settings. Through the integration of the nurse practitioner core and adult gerontology primary care competencies, beginning clinical proficiency is achieved in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of physical, cognitive, and psychological variations in the health care of adults across the lifespan. This clinical practicum requires a minimum of 250 hours of direct faculty-supervised clinical hours with a preceptor.

Prerequisites:  NUR855, NUR742, NUR812, NUR813, NUR814, NUR817, NUR822, NUR845, NUR833, NUR834F
Co-requisites:: NUR835

Credits: 4.00

This final didactic course addresses the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of complex adult health problems by the advanced practice nurse. Concepts include ethical decision-making, advocacy, cultural competence, health policy, and population-focused care. Emphasis is placed on the coordination of services and interdisciplinary team collaboration in the provision of comprehensive health care to adults.
Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: NUR835, NUR836.

Credits: 3.00

In this culminating clinical practicum, the student synthesizes the role of the nurse practitioner in the delivery of primary care to adults and older adults with complex health problems. Skills are enhanced in assisting clients in managing and negotiating health care delivery systems. Additional focus is placed on leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as culturally and environmentally sensitive care. The practicum provides opportunities for the achievement of the core and adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner competencies through a minimum of 180 hours of direct faculty-supervised experiences with a preceptor. 
Prerequisites: NUR 835 & NUR 836F
Corequisites: NUR 837

Credits: 4.00

In this culminating clinical seminar, the student synthesizes the advanced practice nursing role in the delivery of primary care to adults with complex health problems. The seminar provides opportunities for the achievement of competencies specific to the advanced practice nursing role through review of current regulatory, leadership, and clinical practice issues in the adult gerontological nurse practitioner role.
Prerequisites: NUR835, NUR836F, NUR836S
Co-requisites: NUR837, NUR838F

Credits: 2.00

This course introduces the graduate student to the principles of healthcare informatics: (1) electronic documentation; (2} information management and literacy skills; (3) evidence-based practice; (4) ethical and legal issues surrounding data protection and security; (5) how to interact, develop, and design effective information communication systems. The current healthcare informatics competencies will serve as the foundation for this course operationalized within an interprofessional approach. (Three lecture hours Per week.)

Credits: 3.00

This course examines population health and the health care delivery system through value based policies and advocacy processes. Students will apply these concepts to evaluate innovative models of care delivery, coordination and the role of stakeholders within a global perspective. Student will also critique the role of the advanced practice nurse in diverse care environments and vulnerable populations. (Three lecture hours per week.)

Credits: 3.00

This course provides knowledge of the curriculum development process. A variety of factors are explored including educational theory, change theory, and contemporary issues in nursing and society.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides the master’s degree in nursing student the opportunity to
demonstrate mastery of graduate study based upon our accrediting body the American Association of the Colleges in Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing. This precepted experience provides the MSN student an in-depth immersion into a particular area of nursing practice. Development of leadership abilities and evidence-based practice are emphasized. At least 150 hours of a precepted experience is required

Credits: 4.00

This seminar provides opportunities for discussion and exploration of issues relevant to the generic master’s nursing practicum. Critical appraisal of identified problems evolving from the concurrent field experience and sharing of reflective journals will be a prime focus of the seminar.

Credits: 2.00

This course is designed to provide a conceptual framework for the evolving nurse educator. The National League for Nurses (NLN) core competencies in nursing education serves as the framework for this course content. Application and developing competency in nursing education will be assessed throughout this course and culminate in the formulation of a capstone project during the practicum in NUR911

Credits: 3.00

An independent research project supervised by a member of the graduate nursing faculty. Credits will be determined according to the depth and breadth of the project. This course is repeatable up to a total of 6 credits.

Credits: 1.00 - 6.00

An independent research project supervised by a member of the graduate nursing faculty. Credits will be determined according to the depth and breadth of the project. This course is repeatable up to a total of 6 credits.

Credits: 1.00 - 6.00

This course provides an opportunity to participate in an individualized field experience. The framework for the experience is derived from NUR 860 and NUR 870. The objectives are explicated by the adult learner and will address educational needs in a selected setting.
Prerequisites: NUR870N and NUR860, and concurrent with NUR911N.

Credits: 3.00

This seminar provided opportunities for discussion and consideration of issues relevant to nursing education proactive in a variety of settings. Critical appraisal of identified problems evolving from the concurrent field experience and sharing of reflective journals will be a prime focus of the seminar.
Prerequisites: NUR870N and NUR860, and concurrent with NUR910N

Credits: 2.00