BSN Courses Descriptions
- Nursing 222 - Women's Health Issues (3)
- A review of current literature and discussion of issues affecting contemporary women's health. The course will introduce the biological, psychological, social, economic, and cultural factors which affect the health of women in Western society. Offered on demand. Prerequisite: English 122 or its equivalent. Open to non-majors.
- Nursing 226 - Pathophysiology (3)
- concepts of pathophysiologic events throughout the life span: includes pathogenesis, morphologic changes, clinical manifestations and implications for treatment. Prerequisites: Biology 191, 208, 209. Open to non-majors.
- Nursing 251 - Nursing Science I (3)
- An introduction to nursing science as it relates to theory, practice, and research. Prerequisites: N226 & admission to the program. Corequisites: N252, N253, & N254.
- Nursing 252 - Assessment I (3)
- Prepares the beginning student to systematically organize and conduct a selected assessment of the health status and functioning of clients of all ages. Prerequisites: N226 & admission to the program. Corequisites: N251, N253, & N254.
- Nursing 253 - Adult Nursing I (3)
- Concepts of nursing care for adults with and emphasis on health promotion. Prerequisites: N226 & admission to the program. Corequisites: N251, N252, & N254.
- Nursing 254 - Nursing Practicum I (4)
- Nursing care of clients with an emphasis on health promotion. Prerequisites: N226 & admission to the program. Corequisites: N251, N252, & N253.
- Nursing 300 - Pharmacology (3)
- An overview of pharmacology including drug classifications, action, use, nursing implications and drug interactions. Legislation pertinent to drug control is included. Offered on demand. Open to non-majors.
- Nursing 322 - The Physical Process of Aging (3)
- A study of normal and pathological physical changes that are linked with the aging process. This course will include the implications of the physiological changes as well as strategies designed to ameliorate or limit health problems that may develop as individuals age. Offered on demand. Open to non-majors.
- Nursing 326 - Nursing Science II: Research (3)
- An introduction to methods in nursing research emphasizing both nursing theory as a basis for research and the application of research in practice. Prerequisites: completion of 200 level courses. Corequisites: N327, N328, N329.
- Nursing 327 - Community Health Nursing (3)
- Concepts of primary nursing care in community health. Prerequisites: completion of 200 level courses. Corequisites: N326, N328, N329.or phone 423-425-4750
- Nursing 328 - Psychosocial/Mental Health Nursing (3)
- Concepts of nursing care for clients with mental health needs. Prerequisites: completion of 200 level courses. Corequisites: N326, N327, N329.
- Nursing 329 - Nursing Practicum II: Community & Mental Health (5)
- Nursing care of clients in the community and mental health systems. Prerequisites: completion of 200 level courses. Corequisites: N326, N327, N328.
- Nursing 351 - Professional Nursing I (3)
- Introduction to concepts and issues as they relate to the development of the individual as a professional nurse. Prerequisites: completion of required 320 level courses. Corequisites: N352, N353, N354.
- Nursing 352 - Family Nursing I (3)
- Concepts of nursing care for pregnant women and childbearing families. Prerequisites: completion of required 320 level courses. Corequisites: N351, N353, N354.
- Nursing 353 - Family Nursing II (3)
- Concepts of nursing care for children and childrearing families. Prerequisites: completion of required 320 level courses. Corequisites: N351, N352, N354.
- Nursing 354 - Nursing Practicum III: The Family (4)
- Nursing care of childrearing and childbearing families in various clinical settings. Prerequisites: completion of required 320 level courses. Corequisites: N351, N352, N353.
- Nursing 427 - Adult Nursing II (3)
- Concepts of nursing care of adults with alterations in functional health patterns in response to complex health problems including cancer, immune, nutritional, and neurological disorders. Prerequisites: completion of all required 300 level courses. Corequisites: N426, N428, N429.
- Nursing 428 - Adult Nursing III (3)
- Concepts of nursing care of adults with alterations in functional health patterns in response to complex health problems including respiratory, cardiac, renal and orthopedic disorders. Prerequisites: completion of all required 300 level courses. Corequisites: N426, N427, N429.
- Nursing 429 - Nursing Practicum IV: The Adult (4)
- Nursing care of adults with alterations in functional health patterns in response to complex health problems. Prerequisites: completion of all required 300 level courses. Corequisites: N426, N427, N428.
- Nursing 434 - Perioperative Nursing (4)
- Concepts and skills necessary for the nurse to practice in a primary role in specialized perioperative settings. Offered on demand. Lecture 2 hours, clinical lab 6 clock hours. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level nursing courses, or licensure as a registered nurse, or permission of the professor.
- Nursing 435 - Rehabilitation Nursing (4)
- Concepts and principles of rehabilitation nursing including client and family care in rehabilitation and community settings. Offered on demand. Lecture 2 hours, clinical 6 clock hours. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level nursing courses, or licensure as a registered nurse, or permission of the professor.
- Nursing 440 - Preparation for NCLEX-RN (3)
- A review of the nursing process with integration of key concepts in the care of the adult client, care of the childbearing family, care of the child, and care of the client with psychosocial disorders. Open only to seniors in their final semester or permission of instructor.
- Nursing 451 - Nursing Science III (3)
- Synthesis of theory, practice, and research for entry into professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: completion of required 420 level courses. Corequisites: N452, N453, N 454.
- Nursing 452 - Professional Nursing II (3)
- Concepts and issues relate to the role of the professional nurse in complex health care environments. Prerequisites: completion of required 420 level courses. Corequisites: N451, N453, N 454.
- Nursing 453 - Nursing Practicum V: Nursing Science (3)
- Application of theory, practice, and research in a variety of clinical settings; preparation for entry into professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: completion of required 420 level courses. Corequisites: N451, N452, N 454.
- Nursing 454 - Nursing Practicum VI: The Community (3)
- Nursing care of the community as the client. Prerequisites: completion of required 420 level courses. Corequisites: N451, N452, N 453.
- Nursing 455r - Advanced Childbirth/Women's Health Education (1-3)
- The course enhances and expands the practice of nurses who work or will work with childbearing families and non-pregnant women. Advanced knowledge and skill are presented which enable students to assess and diagnose common gynecological and pregnancy-related problems. Offered on demand. Prerequisites: Nursing 418,419, 420, or RN license and Physical Assessment.
- Nursing 470 - Oncology Nursing (3)
- In-depth study of the status of cancer as a major health problem. Treatment modalities used for intervention and interruption of the neoplastic process are studies, emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in treating oncology patients. Offered on demand.
- Nursing 495r - Departmental Honors (1 - 3 hours per term, 4 hours for two terms)
- Offered on demand.
- Nursing 497r - Research (1 - 4)
- Offered on demand.
- Nursing 498r - Individual Studies ( 1 - 4)
- Offered on demand.
- Nursing 499r - Group Studies (1 - 4)
- Offered on demand.
BSN Questions? Kay Lindgren or phone 423-425-4750 Gateway Questions? Professor Margaret Trimpey at or phone 423-425-4657
