Nursing

Courses

NUR 301: INTRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL NURSING

Credits 3
This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse and the foundational concepts of nursing theory. Students analyze the historical, contemporary, adversary, and global aspects of the ethical and legal foundations of nursing. Evidence-based practice and the collaborative aspects associated with the profession are examined.

NUR 302: FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACOLOGY

Credits 1
This course includes a study of arithmetic/calculation of dosages and solutions for medication administration and the basic principles of pharmacology. Legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse in administering medications are also emphasized.

NUR 303: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY I

Credits 2
This course focuses on fundamental pathophysiological and pharmacological principles as applicable to nursing care across the lifespan. Drug actions and interactions, and therapeutic applications of major pharmacological classifications of drugs are emphasized. Various manifestations of disease are illustrated through the specific etiology, signs, symptoms, and diagnostics. Exploring the relationship of pharmacologic knowledge with nursing practice, integration of the nursing process and nursing implications with various drug classifications is emphasized. Nursing implications of drugs and drug therapy, including drug interactions, is examined.

NUR 304: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY II

Credits 2
This course focuses on fundamental pathophysiological and pharmacological principles as applicable to nursing care across the lifespan. Drug actions and interactions, and therapeutic applications of major pharmacological classifications of drugs are emphasized. Various manifestations of disease are illustrated through the specific etiology, signs, symptoms, and diagnostics. Exploring the relationship of pharmacologic knowledge with nursing practice, integration of the nursing process and nursing implications with various drug classifications is emphasized. Nursing implications of drugs and drug therapy, including drug interactions, is examined. This is a continuation course for NUR 303.

NUR 305: HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Credits 3
This course introduces the basic interviewing and physical assessment techniques involved in the process of assessing the health of individuals across the lifespan. A systematic approach in the use of skills in data collection and healthcare assessment in recognizing normal findings and common deviations associated with pathologies is emphasized to create the underpinnings for professional practice. Lecture and laboratory instruction are included in this course.

NUR 306: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE/RESEARCH

Credits 3
This course prepares students to understand the role of research in evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. Critical thinking skills through the review and process of research are emphasized. The reliability of sources of evidence and the critique of research studies in synthesizing research concepts and findings into nursing practice are addressed in the scholarly endeavor to promote the evaluation of research studies for applicability to nursing practice.

NUR 307: CLINICAL FOUND OF NURSING PRACTICE

Credits 6
This course focuses on the nursing process, interventions, and nursing skills necessary for basic nursing practice in the care of individuals across the life span in diverse clinical settings. Introduction to the problem solving process for the professional nurse and the nursing process, provides a foundation necessary for decision-making, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking skills.

NUR 308: NUTRITION HEALTH PROMOTION WELLNESS

Credits 2
This course is a study of nutrition in health and altered health states during the life-cycle as well as promotion of health, prevention of illness and factors that impact health status. Application of nutritional principles and analysis of diets in health and wellness as well as illness are emphasized. The role and benefit of nutritional support and therapy in the metabolic and pathophysiological changes associated with disease and wellness are investigated as applicable to the nursing process. Health behaviors of different cultures and age groups as well as relevant nursing research on nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention are discussed.

NUR 401: NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT

Credits 6
This course explores the pathophysiological aspects of adults with acute or chronic health conditions. Application of theory, the nursing process, the understanding of pharmacology, medical therapeutic interventions, and utilization of a holistic approach in the care of this population is studied. This course also addresses the pathophysiological stages of aging. The normal aging process, health promotion strategies, common disease processes, treatment regimes, and end of life issues are studied in regard to this population. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 402: MENTAL HEALTH

Credits 4
This course focuses on nursing care for individuals or groups with emotional, behavioral, or communication alterations acquired from changes in personal structure or neurological physiology. Principles of abnormal psychology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology will be integrated into the design of appropriate nursing interventions for acute and long-term conditions of mental health clients. Communication skills, cultural sensitivity, empathetic care of others, and professional development are components developed in the care of this population. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 403: NURSING CARE OF ADULT W/HIGH ACUITY

Credits 6
This course explores the pathophysiological aspects of adults with acute or chronic health conditions. Application of theory to the nursing process, understanding of pharmacology, medical therapeutic interventions, and utilization of the holistic approach in the care of this population is studied. This course also addresses the pathophysiological stages of aging. The normal aging process, health promotion strategies, common disease processes, treatment regimes, and end of life issues are studied regarding this population. As a continuation of NUR 401, this course also emphasizes nursing care associated with complex health alterations. The clinical focus is placed on assimilation and application of knowledge for care of the adult with complex and multiple physiological and psychosocial needs in a highly technical health care environment. The impact of life-threatening illnesses and injuries on individuals, families, groups, and communities is explored as the student designs holistic and culturally competent care during times of death, dying, and bereavement. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 404: MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH

Credits 5
This course focuses on the theories and principles utilized in the care of women across the life span. Issues impacting reproduction and fertility and comparison of variations in normal and abnormal conditions are included. Exploration of the childbearing experience as it affects individuals, families, and communities is presented regarding the impact of culture, economics, and advocacy in this experience. Antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and newborn populations managed by the professional nurse will be emphasized. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 405: NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Credits 5
This course addresses the care of families with children from infancy through adolescence during wellness and altered health states. Theories and principles used in caring for the child-rearing family are presented. The framework for the course content is based on theories of growth and development within the context of a diverse global population. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 406: LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT: IMERS PRACT

Credits 6
This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse as a leader and manager. Content features those inherent responsibilities the registered nurse assumes as designer, manager, coordinator, and patient care provider. Essential skills for the development of team building, collaboration with various health care providers, and delegation are addressed. Students build on exercising critical thinking and decision-making in the care of individuals and groups of patients. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 407: COMMUNITY & POPULATION HEALTH

Credits 5
This course examines theories and principles of community health and public health issues of individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis is placed on prevention of illness, promotion of health, and provision of care to vulnerable populations. Emergent infections are explored in relation to communicable disease prevention, control, and pharmacotherapeutics. Multidisciplinary care is addressed regarding the role of the community health nurse in case management, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. Lecture and clinical instruction are included in this course.

NUR 408: SYNTHESIS OF NURSING PRACTICE

Credits 2
This course focuses on nursing practice and concept synthesis in order to prepare the new graduate for entry into the role of the generalist professional nurse. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills needed for the practicing nurse to address the needs of individuals in the ever changing healthcare landscape.

NUR 500: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits 2
The purpose of this graduate level course is to provide students with a foundation to develop the knowledge, values, and skills for becoming a professional nurse educator. The course explores the role of the nurse educator in academic, clinical, and community settings. Current trends in nursing education are examined, including the evolving role of technology, the influence of demographics, and educational policies that impact the learner, the teacher, and the learning environment. Students will analyze and address the expectede competencies of nurse educators throughout this course. Prerequisites: BSN from an accredited program. Current professional nurse (RN) license. Co-requisites: NUR 501

NUR 501: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Credits 2
This graduate level course builds on the undergraduate knowledge of pathophysiological conditions of patients through the lifespan. Using a variety of theories and frameworks, students use clinical reasoning to evaluate ambiguous and complex clinical presentations. Teaching methodologies facilitate the integration of patient, family, and community preferences to promote delivery of patient-centered care delivery at the advanced practice level. Pre-requisites: BSN from an accredited program. Current professional nurse (RN) license. Co-requisites: NUR 500

NUR 502: ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Credits 3
This course focuses on advanced health/physical assessment of the client where the client is defined as the individual and includes the individual's context within the family and or community. Focus of this course is on the comprehensive history, physical/psychological assessment, pathophysiology, and health promotion strategies incorporating the individual's cultural and developmental variations across the lifespan. Pre-requisites: NUR 500 and NUR 501

NUR 503: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY

Credits 3

This graduate level course provides the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the therapeutic use of pharmacologic agents. The pharmacologic treatment of major health problems will be explored. Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics will be examined. The effects of culture, ethnicity, age, pregnancy, gender, and funding on pharmacologic therapy will be emphasized.

NUR 504: CURRICULUM DESIGN

Credits 3

This graduate level course emphasizes the importance of educational foundations for online learning in academic and non-academic settings. This course offers lessons that cover effective teaching strategies, classroom adaptations, assessments, and instructional tools for several learning styles that can help you adapt your instruction based on different learning styles.

NUR 505: INFORMATICS

Credits 2

This graduate level course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills regarding the uses of information technology to support nursing practice, education, and leadership through a Christian worldview. The course will provide an overview of informatics topics including computer systems and system development; standardized clinical terminology; informatics standards; electronic health records; retrieval and critical analysis of digital data, information, and knowledge; simulation strategies; and technology-aided instruction.

NUR 506: RESEARCH AND THEORY

Credits 3

This graduate level course emphasizes analysis and interpretation of clinical research and evidence-based practice, preparing the student to use translational science in clinical decision making to improve patient outcomes. Specific aspects of the research process, quantitative and research, and systematic reviews will be studied.

NUR 507: PREVENTION AND POPLUATION HEALTH

Credits 2

This graduate level course examines concepts that promote understanding of aggregate, community, environmental/occupational, and cultural/ socioeconomic dimensions of health. Learners analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, occupational, and environmental data in the development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention and population health. Evidence- based recommendations for health promotion and risk reduction for individuals and families and concepts of public health are emphasized.

NUR 508: LEADERSHIP AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

Credits 2

This graduate level course prepares the professional registered nurse to practice in a variety of leadership positions in the ever-changing world of nursing education whether in health care or academic environments. Grounded in nursing education practice and guided by healthcare and education theory and research, the graduate will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in a nursing education setting.

NUR 509: CURRICULUM DESIGN

Credits 3

The purpose of this graduate level course is to provide students with an understanding of curriculum design and development using evidence-based theories and concepts. The course will also focus on relevant standards and criteria for evaluation. Students will learn strategies to facilitate learning in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. They will develop learning activities for the traditional, non-traditional, and online learning environments in academic and clinical settings. Student will analyze and address the components of learner centered environments.

 

NUR 510: LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Credits 2

The purpose of this graduate level course is to provide students with formal and informal assessment techniques of learning in classroom and clinical settings. Various methods for designing, conducting, and analyzing assessments and evaluations of learning outcomes will be appraised. Students will develop outcome assessments and program evaluation and understand of their relationship between classroom and clinical settings.

NUR 511: CLINICAL TEACHING, SIMULATION AND EVALUATION

Credits 3

The purpose of this graduate level course is to provide an understanding of the essential principles of teaching in the clinical environment and in nursing simulation. Students will discuss best practices for immersion and debriefing in the clinical and simulation education. Students will analyze the challenges and solutions related the teaching in the clinical environment. The focus of this course is problem solving, common teaching/ learning situations, and the relationship between theory and practice.

NUR 512: PRACTICUM (16 WEEKS)

Credits 6

The purpose of this graduate level course is to provide an understanding of the essential principles of teaching in the clinical environment and in nursing simulation. Students will discuss best practices for immersion and debriefing in the clinical and simulation education. Students will analyze the challenges and solutions related the teaching in the clinical environment. The focus of this course is problem solving, common teaching/ learning situations, and the relationship between theory and practice