Nursing (NURS)

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1110. Introduction to Health and the Discipline of Nursing

(110) Both semesters. Three credits.

An introduction to the internal and external factors that influence health while simultaneously introducing students to the discipline and profession of nursing. Leading causes of illness, injury and death are discussed with emphasis on the role of the nurse in promoting health and disease prevention. Avenues for responsible participation in socio-political action to influence the health of all communities are explored.

1130. Health Care Delivery System

(112) Both semesters. Three credits.

A historical and contemporary exploration of the American health care delivery system: its evolution and development, legal and regulatory perspectives, roles of all providers and finances. A comparison with socialized health care will be made.

1175W. The End of Life: A Multicultural Interdisciplinary Experience

(175W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800.

An examination of experiences at the end of life to enhance student awareness of related issues through a societal, personal, multicultural, and interdisciplinary lens. CA 4.

3100. Clinical Science I

(200) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 2264, may be taken concurrently; open only to Nursing majors.

Critical examination of concepts from  pathophysiology, pharmacology and nutrition as they relate to preventative health care of adults.  Emphasis  will be placed on nutritional aspects of preventative health care.

3110. Clinical Science II

(201) Second semester. Three credits.  Prerequisite: CHEM 1122; NURS 3100; PNB 2264. PNB 2265 concurrent or prerequisite; open only to Nursing majors.

Critical examination of concepts from microbiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology as they relate to health care of individuals throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on microbiology and anti-infectives.

3120. Health Assessment throughout the Lifespan

(221) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: NURS 3100; PNB 2264; PNB 2265 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors.

In this course, students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and values needed for assessing individuals through the lifespan. Supervised laboratory sessions will provide opportunity to practice newly acquired skills. A fee of $10 is charged for this course.

3130. Public Health Nursing

(270) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: NURS 1130; open only to Nursing majors.

Theories from nursing and public health are examined within the context of aggregate/population based care. Primary, secondary and tertiary approaches are used to promote the health of selected population/community.

3215W. Nursing Research

(213W) First semester. Three credits.  Prerequsite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; to enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in STAT 1000QC or 1100QC; open only to Nursing majors .

An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research. A variety of processes and resources is used to identify scholarly writing, critique research, and apply research findings to nursing.

3220. Clinical Science for Sub-acute and Chronically Ill Adults

(212) First semester. Three credits. Prerequsites: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in  NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120 and 3130; open only to Nursing majors.

Critical examination of concepts of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults with sub-acute and chronic health problems and their families.

3225. Ethical Ways of Knowing

(225) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3292, or RN license; open only to Nursing majors.

An exploration of the ethical way of knowing in nursing. Selected models and theories illustrating an ethical approach will be analyzed.

3230.  Nursing Science for Adults with Sub-Acute or Chronic Health Issues

(218) First semester. Three credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120 and 3130; open only to Nursing majors.

Critical examination of theory, research and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing with adults experiencing sub-acute and chronic health problems and their families.

3292. Practicum with Sub-acute and Chronically Ill Individuals

(219) First semester. Six credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in; NURS 1110, 1130, 3100, 3110, 3120 and 3130; open only to Nursing majors.

Nursing and interdisciplinary care of person and family with sub-acute and chronic health issues. Combined fees of $95 are charged for this course.

3295. Special Topics in Nursing

(298) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit.

3330. Clinical and Nursing Science: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family

(232) Both semesters. Four credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, and 3292; open only to Nursing majors.

Builds on students' understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to childbearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childbearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health restoration.

3392. Practicum with Childbearing Families

(239) Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, and 3292; NURS 3330 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors.

Provides experience in the application of principles of nursing used in the care of childbearing families. Clinical placements will be settings such as day care centers, childbirth education classes, schools, clinics, group homes, women's health centers and agencies providing acute and chronic care. Combined fees of $20 are charged for this course.

3450. Clinical and Nursing Science for Nursing Care of Childrearing Families

(252) Both semesters. Four credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, 3292; NURS 3330 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors.

Builds on students' understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to childrearing families. Emphasis is on development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childrearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, intervention and health restoration.

3492. Practicum with Childrearing Families

(259) Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, 3292 ; NURS 3450 concurrent; open only to Nursing majors.

Provides experience in the application of principles of nursing used in the care of infants, children, adolescents and their families. Clinical placements will be settings such as day care centers, schools, clinics, group homes, womens health centers and agencies providing acute and chronic care.

3560. Clinical and Nursing Science for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

(264) Both semesters, Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course a student must have earned a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, 3292 ; NURS 3592 concurrent. Open to Nursing majors only. Not open to students who have completed NURS 262, 263.

Major theoretical perspectives regarding etiology and treatment of psychiatric illness are described and discussed including biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors. The evolving role of the nurse with regard to promoting mental health, patient advocacy, and preventing and/or minimizing adverse sequelae to psychiatric illness are explored, including use of therapeutic communication, critical thinking and application of the nursing process to assist individuals and families with a variety of behavioral health problems.

3592. Practicum for Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

(269) Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, 3292; NURS 262 and 263 or 3560 must be taken concurrently; open only to Nursing majors.

Entails the clinical application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to mental health and illness (behavioral health). The focus is on psychiatric illness, critical thinking, communication skills, the nursing process in persons with a primary or secondary/adjunctive illness. The target of nursing care is the individual, family, group or community.

3670. Clinical and Nursing Science for Acutely Ill Adults

(274) Both semesters. Four credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course a student must have earned a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, 3292; open to Nursing majors only. Not open to students who have completed NURS 272, 273.

Critical examination of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Critical examination of theory, research, and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing care with adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems.

3692. Practicum with Acutely Ill Adults

(279) Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3215W, 3220, 3230, 3292; NURS 272 and 273 or NURS 3670 must be taken concurrently; open only to  Nursing majors.

Nursing and interdisciplinary care of acutely ill persons and their families. Combined fees of $20 are charged for this course.

3715. Nursing Leadership in the 21st Century

(250) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3292; open to Nursing majors only.

An in-depth analysis of the components that facilitate new nursing graduates to become leaders at the patient bedside, within interdisciplinary groups, and in the community. Emphasis is on communication, leadership, social disclosure and social justice to benefit the client and the discipline.

4235. The Aesthetic Way of Knowing in Nursing

(235) Second semester. Three credits.  Prerequsite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 3292 or RN license; open only to Nursing majors.

An exploration of the aesthetic way of knowing in nursing.

4265. Nursing's Past as Prologue

(251) Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequisites: Students must have earned a “C” or higher in NURS 3292 or RN license. Open to Nursing Majors Only. Not open to students who have completed NURS 111.

Beginning with Florence Nightingale, the impact of events and the contributions of individuals will be examined in light of present day concerns in the profession of nursing. Issues such as race, class, gender and other social, political and economic factors will be analyzed. Internal and external forces that shape the substance of nursing education, practice, and research will be analyzed.

4292. Capstone Practicum

(289) Second semester. Variable credits. Recommended preparation: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in all nursing courses through first semester, senior year; open only to Nursing majors. Undergraduate students should register for 6 credits.

 Synthesis of knowledge, skills, and values from all prior learning to provide professional nursing care as a beginning practitioner.

4299. Independent Study

(299) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor.

Primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge by investigating special problems in nursing. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit.

4392. Health Assessment and Fundamentals of Nursing Praxis

(290) Second semester. Variable credits, 1 through 12.  Prerequsite: PNB 2264/2265, CHEM 1122, BIOL 1107, MCB 2410, NURS 3100, Portfolio Review as required; equivalent coursework will be accepted for all courses. Student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (MbEIN) Certificate Program.

Utilizes a combination of didactic and laboratory methods to explore all realms of health assessment (inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation) and introduces learners to the technological skills necessary for safe nursing practice: vital signs, activities of daily living, medication administration, wound healing and dressing changes, tubes and lines, safety and isolation precautions, and routine monitoring. Patient populations are adults in sub-acute and chronic settings. The course will address the nursing science, clinical science and disease science as appropriate to the assessment and skills.

4492. Nursing Across the Lifespan I

(291) Variable credits, 1 through 12. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 4392. Student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (MbEIN) Certificate Program. 

Problem based learning course examining issues in both parent-child health and community health. The nursing care of three major populations is explored: parents of childbearing and childrearing age, children, and clients in the community (wellness care and morbidity care in the home). The course will explore the major health and illness problems associated with these populations and incorporate clinical science, nursing science, and disease science knowledge appropriate to them. Major concepts of birth, wellness, prevention, grief and grieving, and chronicity will be explored. Settings will include but are not limited to hospitals, clinics, and homes.

4592. Nursing Across the Lifespan II

(293) Variable credits, 1 through 12. Prerequisite: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a "C" or better in NURS 4492. Student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (MbEIN) Certificate Program. 

Examines the major health and illness issues with adults through a problem based learning approach. Primary areas of focus are acute care and psychiatric mental health nursing. Hospitals and community centers are the primary areas of practice although students may also follow clients to their homes, long term care facilities, or other residential facilities. Major concepts of infection, coping, grief and grieving, loss, aeration/oxygenation, communication, and circulation are addressed.