RN-BA Degree Completion Program
Nursing Courses Online
Course Descriptions - Nursing
NUR 300 Pharmacology
3 hours F
This asynchronous online pharmacology course focuses on the basic
and clinical concepts of pharmacology in nursing practice. Students
will examine concepts related to pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics,
pharmacokinetics, adverse reactions and contraindications, therapeutic
indications, and nursing implications.
Prerequisite and/or Concurrent requirement: NUR 301 or by permission.
NUR 301 Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing
1 hour F
This course provides a comparison of pathways for entry into nursing
practice, an introduction to the baccalaureate nurse roles, and an
overview of the content themes that are integrated throughout the
DWU, RN-BAN completion program. Roy’s Adaptation Model of Nursing
will be analyzed as a framework for nursing practice
Prerequisite requirement: Acceptance into the RN-BAN Completion Program
NUR 302 Health Assessment and Promotion 3
hours (2,1) F
This course introduces the student to health promotion, teaching/learning,
and lifestyle behavior change models that enhance adaptation abilities
of individuals, families, populations, and communities. Students have
the opportunity to build on foundational assessment skills and to
analyze the variance between normal and abnormal health findings.
Prerequisite and/or concurrent requirement: NUR 301
NUR 303 Nursing Research 3
hours F
This course provides an overview of the research process and emphasizes
the active participation of the baccalaureate nurse in using the research
utilization process as a means of promoting evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite requirement: MTH 200
Prerequisite and/or concurrent requirement: NUR 301
NUR 304 Leadership for the Baccalaureate Nurse
I 2 hours F
This course explores leadership and management principles which empower
others in various health care situations and organizations. Students
explore the impact of critical thinking elements on effective decision
making in the practice of nursing, and apply critical thinking in
leading others through change, financial management and strategic
planning.
Prerequisite and/or concurrent requirement: NUR 301
NUR 305 Family, Community Perspective: Coping
with Chronic Illness
3 hours Nursing Elective S
This course focuses on enhancing the adaptive capabilities of families
and communities in relation to chronic illness. Students will utilize
the Roy Adaptation Model to enhance understanding of the impact of
chronic illness and the issues related to adaptation to such illness.
Prerequisite requirement: NUR 301 and by permission
NUR 306 Integration of Faith and Health
3 hours Nursing Elective S
This course focuses on the impact of faith and spirituality on healing
and health. Students explore the roles and functions of the faith
community nurse/parish nurse.
Prerequisite requirement: NUR 301 and by permission
NUR 307 Pathophysiology for Nursing 3
hours Nursing Elective F
This course explores the person’s physiological adaptive modes
and the adaptive responses that occur during illness.
Prerequisite requirement: BIO 211, BIO 312
Prerequisite and/or concurrent requirement: NUR 301 and by permission
NUR 400 Families, Communities and Populations
3 hours (1, 2) S
This course explores the multiple roles of the community health nurse.
Students use the nursing process in enhancing adaptation of families,
communities and populations as they implement lifestyle behaviors
that protect and promote health and well-being.
Prerequisite: NUR 301, NUR 302
Prerequisite and/or concurrent requirement: HLT 300
NUR 401 Leadership for the Baccalaureate Nurse
II 2 hours (1, 1) S
This course provides a capstone experience for the student, in which
such topics as health policy, quality improvement, case management,
team building and staff development are explored. The student completes
a capstone project in which the roles of the baccalaureate nurse are
synthesized.
Prerequisite requirement: NUR 300, NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 303, NUR
304
Prerequisite and/or concurrent requirement: NUR 400, nursing elective
