A systematic aproach to the study of the human body. The second part of this year-long course emphasizes the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. Prerequisite BIOL 121. There is an additional laboratory fee.

4 credits

An introduction to the study of microorganisms with emphasis on disease-causing bacteria. Topics include the nature of microorganisms, their relationships with humans, infectious diseases, and immunity. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Does not fulfill microbiology requirement for Biology major. There is an additional laboratory fee.

4 credits

This course is intended as an introductory professional genesis course for students entering the health professions and introduces the concepts of knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences as the basis for professional practice. This course is designed to strengthen the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will be exposed to the use of select electronic data bases as information sources, as well as techniques of professional writing.

3 credits

This course provides the foundation for an understanding of the relationships of nutrition and diet therapy to optimum health. It includes physiological, psychosocial and cultural influences on nutritional status. Students will explore their own nutritional status and values as they relate to health and wellness.

3 credits

This course is designed to assist the student in applying knowledge from anatomy and physiology and developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on cellular, organ, and tissue concepts as they relate to and influence health and illness.

3 credits

Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOL 130, CHEM 113

This course is designed to assist the student in developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences related to drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classification, mechanism of action, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and therapeutic response. The role and responsibilities of the nurse in relationship to drug therapy is highlighted. The student is expected to apply knowledge from previous courses in the health sciences.

3 credits

Pre/Corequisites: HPNU 210

Corequisite: HPNU 220

Nursing Theory and Research focuses on relevant scientific and phenomenological information to assist the student to understanding the role of theory and research in nursing practice and health care. The course will provide an overview and analysis of theoretical approaches and research methodologies. Students will learn how to critically review and utilize research supporting common aspects of nursing practice.

3 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 110 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 117, NURS 117L Note: Students in the RN to BSN program must also have completed NURS 300 and MATH 110

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for nursing care of the adult client. Course content includes a focus on the health promotion and care of middle-aged adults through older adults. Using a physiological systems approach, a focus will be placed on such content as fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disruptions. An integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses

The clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply foundational and theoretical knowledge, skills, and professional nursing care to the adult client in acute care settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for nursing care of and for clients with psychiatric and mental health disorders. Using an integrative approach, course content is based on the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of behavior disorders.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; NURS 350 & NURS 350C

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, skills and professional nursing care to clients with psychiatric and mental health disorders in acute care settings in both in- and outpatient hospital and community settings.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; NURS 350 & NURS 350C

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for nursing care of adolescents and adult clients. Course content includes a focus on the health promotion needs and care of clients. Using a physiological systems approach, classroom content will be placed on such content as fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disruptions. An integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; All prior 300 level NURS courses

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply foundational and theoretical knowledge, skills and professional nursing care to adolescent and adult clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs. 2 credits (2 credits for 6 hours of clinical per week).

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; All prior 300 level NURS courses

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 361

This course is designed to assist the student to synthesize the intersection of nursing care with leading people and managing organizations and systems. The course incorporates the application of management principles and leadership, change, and administration theories in nursing practice and health care delivery. Content discussions include delegation, working with large groups, communication and collaboration, cultural diversity, legal and ethical dilemmas, budget management, staff development, resource management, quality improvement and risk management, evidence based practice, and the healthcare consumer.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 300-level NURS courses

Corequisite(s): N/A

General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership)

This theory course is designed to prepare students for community/public health practice in a changing health care system. Concepts of primary health care to the assessment, planning, and delivery of care to diverse families will be emphasized. Factors influencing the primary health care of communities and the impact of globalization, politics, socioeconomics, and environmental factors on the health vulnerability and resiliency of communities are examined.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Corequisite(s): N/A

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to diverse clients and families in a variety of community settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 420

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for providing comprehensive nursing care for women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on family developmental stages, family assessment and health promotion strategies for the family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the childbearing family unit are explored.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 460

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the pediatric client. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on child developmental stages and health promotion strategies for the child and family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the family unit are explored.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to pediatric clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 461

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the adult client with complex, multi-system, medical/surgical disruptions. Using a physiological systems approach, content will focus on the provision of care for clients with neurological, hepatic, integumentary, infectious, and reproductive disorders. An integrated biological, psychological, sociocultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses

This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive clinical experience to integrate previously learned knowledge, skills, values, and meanings needed to transition to the role of novice professional. Based upon consultation with faculty and availability of sites, students may select a specialty concentration.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level courses

Corequisite(s): NURS 462

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN). Content includes information for registering to take the exam; test taking strategies and developing a study plan for review of core nursing content. Students will take a mock NCLEX RN exam.

1 credit

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300-level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses.

The course provides students opportunities to apply the foundational skills introduced in NURS 117, in the simulated technology lab. Students will practice critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills in preparation for direct patient care in the clinical setting. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117.

1 credit

Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses

Corerequisite: NURS 117

The focus of this introductory course is the development and acquisition of health assessment skills required for nursing practice. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to health assessment procedures required for the delivery of nursing care.

3 credits

Prerequisites: NURS 117; NURS 117L

This theory course is designed to assist the student to further develop and refine their clinical skills in the assessment of the individual's health by identifying common health deviations, at-risk behaviors, and altered findings through the use of appropriate knowledge, skills, and interview techniques. Health history taking methods, physical examination skills, health promotion techniques, clinical assessment tools, and the use of age related data instruments are the content foci for lectures. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 362L. Previously NURS 310.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All NURS 100, 200 & prior 300 level courses

Corequisite (s): NURS 362L

Students will practice conducting health histories and physical examinations including interpretation of normal findings and identification of deviations from normal during this weekly lab experience.

1 credit

Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 362

Prerequisite(s): All NURS 100, 200 & prior 300 level courses

Corequisite (s): NURS 362

The focus of this skills lab course is the further development and acquisition of technical/psychomotor skills required for complex nursing care, and care of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and childbearing clients. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to procedures required for the competent delivery of nursing care to those specific populations. Principles and methods of medication calculation and administration for the newborn, pediatric, and adolescent client are also integrated.

1 credit

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Corequisite(s): NA

This course provides the foundation for an understanding of the relationships of nutrition and diet therapy to optimum health. It includes physiological, psychosocial and cultural influences on nutritional status. Students will explore their own nutritional status and values as they relate to health and wellness.

3 credits

This course is designed to assist the student in applying knowledge from anatomy and physiology and developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on cellular, organ, and tissue concepts as they relate to and influence health and illness.

3 credits

Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOL 130, CHEM 113

This course is designed to assist the student in developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences related to drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classification, mechanism of action, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and therapeutic response. The role and responsibilities of the nurse in relationship to drug therapy is highlighted. The student is expected to apply knowledge from previous courses in the health sciences.

3 credits

Pre/Corequisites: HPNU 210

Corequisite: HPNU 220

This course introduces basic concepts, values, and fundamental skills required for nursing care across the life span. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, communication skills and the nursing process as the underlying foundation for professional nursing practice in health care settings. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117L.

4 credits

Prerequisites: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses

Corequisites(s): NURS 117L/Laboratory

General Education Requirement: Foundational (Critical Reasoning)

The course provides students opportunities to apply the foundational skills introduced in NURS 117, in the simulated technology lab. Students will practice critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills in preparation for direct patient care in the clinical setting. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117.

1 credit

Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses

Corerequisite: NURS 117

This course explores political factors that influence patient outcomes and health promotion strategies to enhance health and health care systems. Students are engaged in understanding how health care policy shapes health care systems, determining accessibility, accountability and affordability. Students will evaluate how health care delivery systems are organized and financed, and the effect this has on patient care.

3 credits

Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses

The focus of this introductory course is the development and acquisition of health assessment skills required for nursing practice. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to health assessment procedures required for the delivery of nursing care.

3 credits

Prerequisites: NURS 117; NURS 117L

Nursing Theory and Research focuses on relevant scientific and phenomenological information to assist the student to understanding the role of theory and research in nursing practice and health care. The course will provide an overview and analysis of theoretical approaches and research methodologies. Students will learn how to critically review and utilize research supporting common aspects of nursing practice.

3 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 110 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 117, NURS 117L Note: Students in the RN to BSN program must also have completed NURS 300 and MATH 110

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for nursing care of the adult client. Course content includes a focus on the health promotion and care of middle-aged adults through older adults. Using a physiological systems approach, a focus will be placed on such content as fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disruptions. An integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses

The clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply foundational and theoretical knowledge, skills, and professional nursing care to the adult client in acute care settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for nursing care of and for clients with psychiatric and mental health disorders. Using an integrative approach, course content is based on the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of behavior disorders.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; NURS 350 & NURS 350C

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, skills and professional nursing care to clients with psychiatric and mental health disorders in acute care settings in both in- and outpatient hospital and community settings.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; NURS 350 & NURS 350C

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for nursing care of adolescents and adult clients. Course content includes a focus on the health promotion needs and care of clients. Using a physiological systems approach, classroom content will be placed on such content as fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disruptions. An integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; All prior 300 level NURS courses

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply foundational and theoretical knowledge, skills and professional nursing care to adolescent and adult clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs. 2 credits (2 credits for 6 hours of clinical per week).

Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; All prior 300 level NURS courses

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 361

This theory course is designed to assist the student to further develop and refine their clinical skills in the assessment of the individual's health by identifying common health deviations, at-risk behaviors, and altered findings through the use of appropriate knowledge, skills, and interview techniques. Health history taking methods, physical examination skills, health promotion techniques, clinical assessment tools, and the use of age related data instruments are the content foci for lectures. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 362L. Previously NURS 310.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All NURS 100, 200 & prior 300 level courses

Corequisite (s): NURS 362L

Students will practice conducting health histories and physical examinations including interpretation of normal findings and identification of deviations from normal during this weekly lab experience.

1 credit

Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 362

Prerequisite(s): All NURS 100, 200 & prior 300 level courses

Corequisite (s): NURS 362

This course is designed to assist the student to synthesize the intersection of nursing care with leading people and managing organizations and systems. The course incorporates the application of management principles and leadership, change, and administration theories in nursing practice and health care delivery. Content discussions include delegation, working with large groups, communication and collaboration, cultural diversity, legal and ethical dilemmas, budget management, staff development, resource management, quality improvement and risk management, evidence based practice, and the healthcare consumer.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 300-level NURS courses

Corequisite(s): N/A

General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership)

The focus of this skills lab course is the further development and acquisition of technical/psychomotor skills required for complex nursing care, and care of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and childbearing clients. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to procedures required for the competent delivery of nursing care to those specific populations. Principles and methods of medication calculation and administration for the newborn, pediatric, and adolescent client are also integrated.

1 credit

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Corequisite(s): NA

This theory course is designed to prepare students for community/public health practice in a changing health care system. Concepts of primary health care to the assessment, planning, and delivery of care to diverse families will be emphasized. Factors influencing the primary health care of communities and the impact of globalization, politics, socioeconomics, and environmental factors on the health vulnerability and resiliency of communities are examined.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Corequisite(s): N/A

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to diverse clients and families in a variety of community settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 420

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for providing comprehensive nursing care for women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on family developmental stages, family assessment and health promotion strategies for the family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the childbearing family unit are explored.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 460

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the pediatric client. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on child developmental stages and health promotion strategies for the child and family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the family unit are explored.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C

This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to pediatric clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C

Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 461

This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the adult client with complex, multi-system, medical/surgical disruptions. Using a physiological systems approach, content will focus on the provision of care for clients with neurological, hepatic, integumentary, infectious, and reproductive disorders. An integrated biological, psychological, sociocultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses

This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive clinical experience to integrate previously learned knowledge, skills, values, and meanings needed to transition to the role of novice professional. Based upon consultation with faculty and availability of sites, students may select a specialty concentration.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level courses

Corequisite(s): NURS 462

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN). Content includes information for registering to take the exam; test taking strategies and developing a study plan for review of core nursing content. Students will take a mock NCLEX RN exam.

1 credit

Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300-level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses.