This course is designed specifically for students who are entering college and are interested in a career in health science. Theory presentation centers on the individual student's development of study skills that are consistent with predicting success in college. Key concepts include adaptation to the role of the student, organization, time management, study skills and communications; represented within the context of health science careers, so the student will also benefit from learning activities that will assist in the investigation of career requirements and expectations. (Credit may be earned for either NURS 101 or SDEV 101 but not both.) (3 lecture)

Course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective drug administration. (1 lecture)

This course is designed to enhance the nursing student's ability to read, interpret and solve dosage calculation problems. Critical thinking skills are applied to medication situations to emphasize the importance of accuracy and the avoidance of medication errors. (1 lecture)

Introduces the nursing student to the knowledge and skills required to perform a health assessment across the lifespan and to document appropriate findings. The nursing student will be introduced to normal lab values and basic diagnostic procedures. (1 lecture, 3 lab)

This foundational course is designed to introduce concepts to the beginning nursing student that will focus on maintaining health and promoting wellness throughout the lifespan. Concepts and core values basic to the foundation of nursing practice are presented. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for understanding of the nursing process, clinical judgment and decision making. (5 lecture, 3 lab)

(9 lecture)

Course expands the nursing student's ability to read, interpret and solve increasingly complex dosage calculation problems. Critical thinking skills are applied to age and acuity specific variations in select populations. (1 lecture)

Focuses on abnormal assessment and diagnostic findings. Modifications of assessment for select populations will be addressed. (1 lecture)

Course builds upon foundational concepts across the lifespan while introducing the concepts of the wellness- illness continuum and the individual and family response. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for application of the nursing process and development of clinical judgment and decision making. (5 lecture, 4 lab)

(12 lecture)

Presents a study of basic medical terminology. Emphasis placed on spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation of common medical terms. (3 lecture)

This course is designed to help build on the nursing students knowledge learned in practical nursing to interpret and solve simple to complex dosage calculations. Critical thinking skills are applied to age and acuity specific variations in select populations. (1 lecture)

Course is designed to build upon knowledge learned in a practical nursing program to expand normal and abnormal physical assessment skills. (2 lecture)

Course is designed to facilitate the transition from LPN to the role of a Registered Nurse. The content is intended to build upon knowledge learned in a practical nursing program and includes use of the nursing process for the development of clinical judgment and decision-making. (5 lecture)

(2 lab)

(12 lab)

(11 lab)

Course expands the concepts of the wellness-illness continuum, with emphasis on the expanding family and tertiary care within the community. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for analysis within the nursing process and application of clinical judgment and decision making. (5 lecture, 4 lab)

This course expands the concepts of the wellness-illness continuum, with emphasis on the expanding family and tertiary care within the community. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for analysis within the nursing process and application of clinical judgment and decision making. (5 lecture, 3 lab)

Lab for NURS 235.

With the capstone course, this course focuses on the integration of interrelated concepts across the wellness- illness continuum. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for synthesis of the nursing process and integration of clinical judgment and decision making. (4 lecture, 5 lab)

(15 lab)

This capstone course will focus on current issues in health care and the nursing profession and is designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional registered nurse. Topics of discussion include: national health policy and politics, ethical and bioethical issues, career development, applications for state licensure and preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. (2 lecture, 1 lab)

(3 lecture)

This course, together with the capstone course, focuses on the integration of interrelated concepts across the wellness-illness continuum. Classroom and laboratory experiences provide opportunity for synthesis of the nursing process and integration of clinical judgment and decision making. (5 lecture, 3 lab)

Lab for NURS 260.

This capstone course will focus on current issues in health care and the nursing profession and is designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional registered nurse. Topics of discussion will include national health policy and politics, ethical and bioethical issues, career development, application for state licensure and preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. (2 lecture, 1 lab)

(1-8 lecture)

(1-9 lecture)

(1 lecture, 2 lab)

A theoretical basis for nursing practice is presented through an exploration of professional nursing role. Selected nursing theories will be explored. Emphasis on clear and appropriate oral and written communication consistent with American Psychological Association (APA) format. (4 lecture)

Introduction to health assessment and promotion essential to conduct in-depth bio-psycho-social-cultural health assessment of well individuals throughout the life span. Emphasis is given to the theoretical concepts of physical assessment techniques, interviewing skills, focused body system assessments, genetic and health risk assessments and to the key elements of the physiological, developmental, spiritual, socioeconomic, cultural and aging dimensions essential for holistic assessment. (3 lecture)

Opportunity for an exploration of selected current issues or concepts affecting nurses, nursing and/or health care. (3 lecture)

Introduction to the language and technology of nursing. Ethical management of data, information and knowledge are discussed. (3 lecture)

Focus is on demonstrating caring behaviors through managing individual/family/group systems and on ethical decision making in health care situations. The course emphasizes improvement of writing skills in conjunction with strengthening critical thinking. (3 lecture)

This course focuses on the concepts and principles of professional nursing roles in an evolving health care system. Emphasis is placed on how these factors affect professional nursing roles. This course is designed to enhance the RN student's understanding of and value for nursing concepts that affect current nursing practice. (Prerequisite: Admission to RN to BSN program) (3 lecture)

(3 lecture)

(1-12 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)

Focuses on the complexity of moral, legal and ethical issues in health care. (3 lecture)

Introduction to basic concepts of the research process. Will perform rapid critical appraisals, learn search strategies using various databases and enhance their ability to analyze and synthesize research findings into clinical practice. (3 lecture)

The application of an evidence-based approach to patient care will be promoted. The focus will be on enhancing the student's ability to read, comprehend, critically appraise and apply the best evidence to professional nursing practice. (3 lecture)

Focuses on leadership skills, knowledge and creativity to promote and manage safe, holistic patient-centered care for diverse individuals, families, groups or populations across the life span. (3 lecture)

Capstone course designed to provide the baccalaureate nursing student with an opportunity for reflective synthesis of cognitive and affective concepts explored in the BSN completion program. Focuses on community and population based health promotion and disease/injury prevention. (4 lecture)

Capstone experience for the synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the student's nursing career. It emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility in the design and implementation of a service-learning project. (1 lecture)

Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development. (Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of instructor; Offered on demand) (1-6 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)

(1-3 lecture)