Course Descriptions
NU100~
NU 185:
Dimensions in Professional Nursing
NU200~
NU 205:
CPR
NU 240:
Nursing Therapeutics I
NU 280: Nursing Therapeutics II
NU300~
NU 310: Pharmacotherapeutics
NU 311: Human Nutrition
NU 350: Adult
Health Nursing I
NU 351: Adult Health Nursing II
NU 340:
NCLEX RN Review
NU 375: Maternal/Neonatal Nursing
NU 380:
Nursing Therapeutics III
NU 385: Child/Family Nursing
NU400~
NU 405:
CPR renewal for Seniors
NU 410: Introduction to Nursing
Research
NU 425: Community Mental Health
Nursing
NU 440
: NCLEX RN Review
NU 441:
NCLEX RN Review
NU 445: Clinical Elective
NU 480:
Professional Nursing Leadership
NU 475: Critical Care Nursing
NU 485: Rural Public Health Nursing
NU 491: Directed Studies in Nursing
NU 185:
Dimensions of Professional Nursing|3
hrs. | offered fall & spring |
Content focuses on increasing student's knowledge concerning the
historical evolution of nursing and definition, scope and uniqueness
of nursing practice and nursing as a profession. The structure and
reform of the health care system and health care issues confronting
nurses will be examined. Concepts presented are considered within
the context of nursing as a human science, with human care nursing
as the central focus of the course. Critical analysis of caring and
curing as opposing or complementary aspects of the health care
system is emphasized.
Students will be given the opportunity to explore present and
potential impact of informatics on the discipline and practice of
nursing, the health care delivery system, and the client. In
laboratory settings, students will explore various methods of
electronic communication, information retrieval and analysis, and
presentation using technologies such as word processing, data
management options, CD-ROM, Internet, and other applications. Health
information systems for the management of health care data will be
examined.
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NU 240: Nursing Therapeutics I
| 3 hrs. | offered fall semester|
Nursing Therapeutics I introduces holistic caring strategies through
integration of concepts of communication, client assessment, and nursing
therapeutics. Emphasis is placed on transpersonal interactions between the nurse
and client. Students will utilize the nursing process and the Science of Human
Care Nursing to apply didactic material through clinical simulation.
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NU 280: Nursing Therapeutics II
| 3 hrs. | offered spring semester |
Nursing Therapeutics II is a continuation of the concepts taught in
Nursing Therapeutics I. The focus is on increasingly complex therapeutic
strategies utilizing experiental learning opportunities through clinical
simulation. Prerequisites: NU 180 and NU 240.
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NU 310: Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 hrs. | offered
fall semester |
Students are introduced to physiological and biochemical principles
concerned with the actions of pharmacological agents. Therapeutically important
classes of drugs are discussed in detail. Implications of drug therapy for
nursing and health care are emphasized. Application of pharmacological
principles is integrated with individualized caring strategies through simulated
NCCA experiences. Prerequisite: Junior status in the Nursing Program.
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NU 311: Human Nutrition
| 3 hrs. | offered spring semester |
Application of nutrition fundamentals essential to health from a
physiological point of view.
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NU 350: Adult Health Nursing I
| 6 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
This course will examine the impact of physiological
and psychosocial concerns as related to actual or potential physiological
alterations in adult clients in acute care and community settings. Special
attention will be given to elderly clients and clients with chronic illnesses.
Concepts of illness, illness prevention and health promotion, restoration and
support throughout the continuum from adulthood to death will be presented in
the context of a healing and caring nursing practice. This course will include
mastery of essential professional nursing skills for safe patient care.
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NU 351: Adult Health Nursing II | 5 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
NU 375: Maternal/Neonatal Nursing
| 3 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
Concepts of human development and family-centered care are integrated in
the nursing care of obstetrical, neonatal, and gynecological clients. Factors
impacting the birth experience, maternal, neonatal and women's reproductive
health will be explored. Students will utilize the nursing process and the
Science of Human Care Nursing to apply didactic material throughout clinical
learning opportunities. Prerequisite: Junior status in the Nursing Program.
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NU 385: Child/Family Nursing
| 3 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
Concepts of the Science of Human Care Nursing, family, and child
development are integrated with the nursing care of well and ill children and
adolescents. Factors impacting the health of the child and family will be
explored. Students will utilize the nursing process and the Science of Human
Care Nursing to apply didactic material throughout clinical learning
opportunities. Prerequisite: Junior status in the Nursing Program.
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NU 410: Introduction to Nursing Research
| 3 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
Building upon the problem-solving approach utilized in earlier courses,
the course focuses on the research process applied to nursing, on the
development and utilization of the core of Nursing knowledge, and on the
development of modified research proposal. Prerequisite: STAT 190 or faculty
approval.
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NU 425: Community Mental Health Nursing
| 5 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
This course will provide integration of the Science of Human Care
Nursing and the framework of psychiatric/mental health nursing. The focus will
be illness, illness prevention, and health promotion for individuals, families,
groups, and aggregates experiencing actual or potential alterations in mental
health. Strategies of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention will be
explored for vulnerable populations such as the homeless, substance abuser, and
the persistently mentally ill. Prerequisites: Senior status in the Nursing
Program
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NU 440: NCLEX RN Review | 1 hrs. | offered spring semester |index
An elective course offered to senior nursing majors to prepare for
national licensure exams (NCLEXRN). Independent organization of
learning activities to accomplish objectives mutually agreed upon by
student and instructor. May be repeated for up to 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites: senior status in the nursing program and instructor’s
approval.
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NU 445: Clinical Elective
| 2 hrs. | offered fall & spring & summer |
This course will provide applications of the science of human caring
through comprehensive practice in the discipline of nursing. The focus will be
illness, illness prevention and/or health promotion for individuals, families,
groups, and communities through selected clinical experiences in a variety of
settings in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Six hours of clinical practicum
required per week. Prerequisite: Senior status in the Nursing Program.
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NU 480: Professional Nursing Leadership
| 3 hrs. | offered spring semester |
This course presents principles of organizations, leadership and
management as related to the Science of Human Care Nursing. Emphasis is on
coordination of care for client aggregates and health care personnel. Students
will have the opportunity to learn a variety of management methodologies. A
senior seminar planned to aid the individual in role transition from student to
professional practitioner. Discussion centers around current issues and their
potential impact on nursing practice, preparation of a professional profile, and
methods of socialization. Prerequisite: Senior status in the Nursing Program.
Prerequisite: Senior status in the Nursing Program.
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NU 475: Critical Care Nursing
| 3 hrs. | offered fall & spring semester |
Students will utilize the Science of Human Care Nursing in the provision
of nursing care for clients experiencing life threatening situations. Emphasis
is placed on the development of knowledge and skills required for rapid and
continuous assessments, and the appropriate interventions and evaluations
throughout critical client and family episodes to promote healing and/or support
resolution toward a peaceful death. Prerequisite: Senior status in the Nursing
Program.
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NU 485: Rural Public Health Nursing | 5 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
The course will provide integration of the Science of Human Care
Nursing and public health concepts with a focus on the rural community
as client. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion, levels of
prevention, principles of epidemiology, population-focused practice,
culture, vulnerable populations and community crisis. The rural health
care system and problems of access to health care services unique to the
rural community will be explored. Prerequisite: Senior status in the
Nursing Program.
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NU 491: Directed Studies in Nursing | 1-2 hrs. | offered fall & spring |
Independent organization of learning activities related to Nursing
interest area in order to accomplish objectives mutually agreed upon by
student and instructor. This course requires the instructor's approval.
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