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. On demand. Open to non-majors.
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. Every semester. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level nursing courses; statistics.
327 Community Health Nursing (3)
Concepts of primary nursing care in community health. Every semester. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level nursing courses. Corequisites: Nursing 329 or approval of instructor.
328 Nursing Systems III: Care of the Patient with Mental Health Needs (3)
Concepts of nursing care for clients with mental health needs. Prerequisite: completion of first semester nursing courses. Corequisites: second semester nursing courses.
329r Nursing Practicum II: Community and Mental Health (2-3, Maximum 5)
Nursing care of clients in the community and mental health systems. Every semester Laboratory: 15 clock hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level nursing courses. Corequisites: Nursing 327, 328 or approval of instructor. Graded Satisfactory/No Credit.
344 Nursing Practicum II (5)
Application of concepts of Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory to the care of patients with selected health deviations and mental health needs. Prerequisite: completion of first semester nursing courses. Corequisites: second semester nursing courses or approval of instructor.
355 Nursing Agency IV: The Individual in Professional Practice (3)
Exploration of nurse agency in the Orem Conceptual Model with an emphasis on social, political and ethical characteristics. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 300, 308, 328, 344. Corequisites: Nursing 356, 357, 358 or approval of instructor.
356 Nursing Systems IV: Care of the Family: Childbearing (3)
Concepts of nursing care of pregnant women and childbearing families and selected health deviations. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 300, 308, 344, 328. Corequisites: Nursing 355, 357, 358 or approval of instructor.
357 Nursing Systems V: Care of the Family: Childrearing (3)
Concepts of nursing care of children and childrearing families with selected health deviations. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 300, 308, 328, 344. Corequisites: Nursing 355, 356, 358 or approval of instructor .
358 Nursing Practicum III: Holistic Care of the Family (4)
Nursing care of childbearing and child rearing families in various clinical settings. Every semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 300, 308, 328, 344. Corequisites: Nursing 355, 356, 357 or approval of instructor. Graded Satisfactory/No Credit.
427 Adult Nursing I (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). Every semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 200 level nursing courses. Corequisites: Nursing 429 or approval of instructor.
428 Adult Nursing II (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 dysfunction). Every semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 200 level nursing courses. Corequisites: Nursing 429 or approval of instructor.
429 Nursing Practicum IV: The Adult (2, Maximum 4)
Nursing care of adults with alterations in functional health patterns in response to complex health patterns. Every semester. Laboratory: 12 clock hours per week. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 200 level nursing courses. Corequisites: Nursing 427 and 428 or approval of instructor. Graded Satisfactory/No Credit.
434 Perioperative Nursing (4)
Concepts and skills necessary for the nurse to practice in a primary role in specialized Perioperative settings. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, clinical lab 6 clock hours. Prerequisites: Completion of 300 level nursing courses or licensure as a registered nurse or approval of instructor.
435 Rehabilitation Nursing (4)
Concepts and principles of rehabilitation nursing including client and family care in rehabilitation and community settings. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, clinical 6 clock hours. Prerequisites: Completion of all required 300 level courses, licensure as a registered nurse or approval of instructor.
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. On demand. Open only to seniors in their final semester or approval of instructor.
451 Nursing Science III (3)
Synthesis of theory, practice, and research for entry into professional nursing practice. Every semester. Prerequisites: Completion of 200 and 300 level nursing courses and Nursing 427, 428, 429. Pre- or Corequisites: Nursing 452, 453, and 454, or approval of instructor. Must be taken in final semester of nursing course work.
452 Professional Nursing II (3)
Concepts and issues related to the role of the professional nurse in complex health care environments. Every semester. Prerequisites: Completion of 200 and 300 level nursing courses and Nursing 427, 428, 429. Corequisites: Nursing 451, 453, and 454, or approval of instructor.
453r Nursing Practicum VI (3)
Application of theory, practice and research in a variety of clinical settings; preparation for entry into professional nursing practice. Every semester. Laboratory: 9 clock hours per week. Prerequisites: Completion of 200 and 300 level nursing courses and 426, 427, 428, 429. Corequisites: 451, 452, and 453 or approval of instructor. Graded Satisfactory/No Credit.
454r Clinical Practicum V (1-3)
Nursing care of the community as a client. Every semester. Laboratory: 9 clock hours per week. Prerequisites: Completion of 200 and 300 level nursing courses and Nursing 427, 428, 429. Flexibility to break course into 1,2, or 3 hours for a total of 3 hours in course. Corequisites: Nursing 451, 452, and 453, or approval of instructor. Graded Satisfactory/No Credit
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 nonpregnant women. Advanced knowledge and skills are presented which enable students to assess and diagnose common gynecological and pregnancy-related problems. On demand. Prerequisites: Nursing 352, 353, 354 or RN license and physical assessment.
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 studied, emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in treating oncology patients. On demand.
471 Nursing Case Management: Theory, Process and Outcome (3)
Web-based course on theory, process, outcome and role function essential to the practice of nursing case management are explores. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.
472 Health Care Information Management (3)
This course provides students with the theoretical foundation of healthcare information management, examines information technology, Internet tools, and use of software applications in professional practice. Prerequisite: Approved computer literacy course or core computer skills integrated into the major, or approval of instructor.
495r Departmental Honors (1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
