Undergraduate Nursing Courses

This course introduces the students to pathophysiological processes in relation to pharmacotherapy. The course provides the student with the opportunity to study the principles of pharmacokinetics, the actions and pharmacotherapeutics of selected drug classifications and nursing responsibilities related to drug administration to individuals throughout the life span.

In-depth, individual study of a specific nursing subject.

This course provides an introduction to professional nursing and an overview of the roles and concepts essential to practice. This course meets the criteria for a Writing Across the Curriculum course.

This course focuses on the role of the nurse as provider of care. An overview of general practice concepts is presented. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom theory to the nursing care of adult clients and their families in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN program and NURS 3192 as pre- or co-requisite.

Classroom and laboratory instruction and practice in health assessment skills. This course emphasizes skills that will enable the student to assess the health status of an individual by obtaining a health history, performing and recording a physical assessment.

This course focuses on basic to intermediate skills necessary for the role of the nursing care provider. Students will learn skills applicable to the administering and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens, and the diagnostic and monitoring function. Opportunity for student proctice will be provided in both the campus and clinical laboratory settings.

A study of the relationship of nursing research, theory and practice and the process of using research in evidence-based nursing practice.

This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting mental health and in providing nursing care with clients experiencing mental health disorders. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory to actual clinical experiences with children and adults in a variety of of settings. Prerequisites: All NURS 3100 courses.

This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in providing nursing care with the family in the childbearing stage and the pediatric client. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory to actual clinical experiences in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: All nursing 3100 courses.

Prerequisites: All 3100 Nursing courses.

Prerequisites: NURS 3192. This course focuses on intermediate to advanced skills necessary for the role of the nursing care provider. Students will learn skills applicable to the administering and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens, and the diagnostic and monitoring function. Opportunity for student practice will be provided in both the campus and clinical laboratory settings.

This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in providing nursing care with adult clients. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory to actual clinical experiences in a variety of acute care settings. Prerequisite: NURS 3355 and NURS 4192 pre- or co- requisite.

This course focuses on the multiple roles of the nurse providing nursing care with families, groups and communities. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory to actual clinical experiences in a variety of community settings. Prerequisite: NURS 3355 and NURS 4192 pre- or co-requisite.

This course is taken during the final semester of the nursing program. It provides an opportunity to explore professional issues related to contemporary nursing practice. Students will participate in activities that facilitate the synthesis and integration of previous learning.

This course is designed to focus on the theoretical concepts relevant to the practice of nursing management. Prerequisites: All 3100 and 3200 Nursing courses and NURS 4335.

This course focuses on preparing students for the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Emphasis is placed on reviewing nursing decision-making, improving test-taking skills, reducing test anxiety, and cognitive restructuring to ensure success. Prerequisites: All 3100, 3200 and 4300 Nursing courses.

This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in providing nursing care to adults with complex health problems. Students will have the opportunity to integrate professional nursing roles and knowledge into nursing practice.

A clinical course exploring the multiple roles of the nurse caring for families, groups and communities, in a variety of settings. This course includes classroom/clinical experience and enrollment is limited to Registered Nurse Students only.

This course is designed to focus on the theoretical concepts relevant to the practice of nursing management.