Nursing Course Descriptions
NUR 216 Intro Professional Nursing Concepts
2 Hours
This clinical and didactic course introduces the three domains of professional nursing: provider of care, manager of care and member of a profession. The student will explore foundational concepts associated with baccalaureate nursing practice. Major concepts include health, wellness and illness, caring interventions, communication, spirituality, mobility and an introduction to the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIO 220, CHM 164, CHM 166, CHM 174, CHM 174L. Corequisites: BIO 333, BIO 330, NUR 316.
NUR 310 Health Concepts I
7 Hours
This clinical and didactic course is the first of four that focuses on the domains of provider of care, manager of care and member of a profession to include protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities of the healthcare participant across the lifespan. The student will apply concepts in the classroom, laboratory and/or clinical setting. Major concepts include: comfort, immunity, infection, inflammation, tissue integrity, digestion, elimination and culture and diversity. This is a hybrid course. Prerequisites: NUR 110, NUR 111, NUR 216, NUR 316. Corequisites: NUR 321, NUR 326.
NUR 312 Health Promotion/Assessment
3 Hours
This clinical course focuses on assessment and health promotion related to the physiological and psychosocial integrity of the health care participant across the lifespan. Students will begin to utilize therapeutic and inter-professional communication skills. Prerequisite: NUR 216 Corequisites: NUR 310, NUR 314, NUR 316
NUR 314 Leadershp/Management I
3 Hours
This course focuses on the three domains of provider of care, manager of care, and member of a profession. The student will apply concepts to professional nursing practice. It includes concepts associated with management of nursing care, professional nursing standards, role and values within the nursing profession, and use of technological resources. Major concepts include safety, clinical decision making, legal issues, technology and informatics, and teaching and learning. Prerequisite: NUR 216 Corequisites: NUR 310, NUR 312, NUR 316
NUR 316 Pathophysiology Nursing Care
3 Hours
This course focuses on the pathophysiology of normal body functioning of healthcare participants and will also facilitate the student’s ability to manage health deviations of healthcare participants across the lifespan. Prerequisites: BIO 220, CHM 174/CHM174L. Corequisites: BIO 333, BIO 330, NUR 216.
NUR 320 Health Concepts II
7 Hours
This clinical and didactic course is the second of four that builds upon the three domains of provider of care, manager of care and member of a profession to include protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities of the healthcare participant across the lifespan. The student will apply concepts in the classroom, laboratory and or clinical setting. The major concepts include fluid and electrolytes, acid-base imbalance, oxygenation, perfusion, perioperative care and metabolism. Prerequisites: NUR 310, NUR 321, NUR 326. Corequisites: NUR 318.
NUR 322 Leadership/Management II
3 Hours
This course is the second of four that builds upon the three domains of provider of care, manager of care, and member of a profession. The student will analyze concepts to professional nursing practice in the classroom setting. A major focus of the course is inter-professional collaboration with health care professionals to enhance effective health care participant transition across the health care system. Major concepts include time management/organization, managing care, advocacy and ethics. Prerequisite: NUR 310, NUR 312, NUR 314, NUR 316 Corequisites: NUR 320, NUR 324
NUR 326 Pharmacology for Nursing
3 Hours
This clinical and didactic course focuses on collaborative nursing management required for pharmacological and parenteral therapies for healthcare participants across the lifespan. Emphasis is given to maximizing therapeutic effect, strategies to minimize adverse effects and patient and family education. This course provides the foundation of basic pharmacology for a professional nurse in general practice. Prerequisites: NUR 216, NUR 316. Corequisites: NUR 310, NUR 321.
NUR 410 Health Concepts III
7 Hours
This clinical and didactic course is the third of four that builds upon the three domains of provider of care, manager of care and member of a profession to include protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities of the healthcare participant across the lifespan. The student will apply concepts in the classroom, laboratory and or clinical setting. The major concepts include sexuality, family, grief and loss and reproduction. Prerequisites: NUR 318, NUR 320. Corequisites: NUR 426.
NUR 414 Leadership/Management III
3 Hours
This course is the third of four that builds upon the domain of manager of care. The student will integrate concepts to professional nursing practice. It includes concepts associated with nursing leadership and management that are empowering, collaborative, and innovative. Major concepts include collaboration, leadership/management, and social entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: NUR 320, NUR 322, NUR 324 Corequisite: NUR 410
NUR 420 Health Concepts IV
6 Hours
This clinical and didactic course is the final of four that builds upon the three domains of provider of care, manager of care and member of a profession to include protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities of the healthcare participant across the lifespan. The student will apply concepts in the classroom, laboratory and or clinical setting. The major concepts include cellular regulation, intracranial regulation, thermoregulation, addiction, cognition, mood and affect, self, violence and stress and coping. Prerequisites: NUR 410, NUR 426. Corequisites: NUR 418, NUR 440, NUR 450.
NUR 422 Leadership/Management IV
3 Hours
This course is the final of four that builds upon the two domains of manager of care and member of a profession. The student will interpret course concepts related to professional nursing practice. It includes concepts associated with the role of the professional nurse as it relates to health care systems and improvement of health care. Major concepts include health care systems, health policy, and quality improvement. Prerequisites: NUR 410, NUR 414 Corequisite: NUR 420, NUR 424
NUR 450 Transition into Practice
3 Hours
This clinical course provides the opportunity to apply, integrate, synthesize and evaluate concepts of professional nursing practice in a structured clinical environment in collaboration with a preceptor, to enhance the student’s transition into professional practice. This course will also serve to enhance student readiness for the professional licensure exam. Prerequisites: NUR 410, NUR 426. Corequisites: NUR 418, NUR 420, NUR 440.
ATN 320 Human Nutrition
3 Hours
This course is a comprehensive investigation concerning the basics of nutrition, common eating disorders, methods of weight control and special needs of athletes, including an examination of the common techniques of body composition analysis.
ATN 355 Research Methds Health/Science II
1 Hours
This is the second in a series of courses that are intended to introduce concepts, theories and utilization for consumption and practice of research in scientific and clinical practices. This course will familiarize students with research methodologies and analysis techniques. This includes gathering data and compiling a review of literature in order to support the development of a research project. Pre-requisites: ATN255. Co-requisite: MTH200 or equivalent.
BIO 220 Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Hours
This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems at all levels of organization. Topics include cell biology, histology, developmental anatomy and pathological conditions relevant to students majoring in the health sciences. Three lectures and one laboratory. Prerequisites: CHM 174/174L or CHM 231/231L. Prerequisite or corequisite BIO 220L.
BIO 222 Microbiology
4 Hours
Students will study the biology of bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds and certain animal parasites. Lectures and laboratory exercises cover microbiological techniques, morphology, anatomy, growth, reproduction, physiology and genetics. Three lectures, two laboratories. Prerequisite: CHM 113 or CHM 150. General Education: Natural Science and its Methods -Life Science. (Prior to Fall 2009)
BIO 330 Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Hours
This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems at all levels of organization. Other topics include fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and pathological conditions relevant to students majoring in the health sciences. Three lectures and one laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 220/220L. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 330L
CHM 164 University Chemistry
3 Hours
A one-semester course covering the core concepts of general chemistry, maintaining the depth and relevance of a two semester sequence. Topics covered include: bonding, equilibrium, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, and oxidation-reduction. Prerquisite: MTH 120 or equivalent is recommended.
CHM 166 University Chemistry Lab
1 Hours
An introduction to experimental chemical methods of synthesis and characterization by quantitative and qualitative procedures. Experiments will relate to topics covered in CHM 164. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHM 164.
CHM 174 Organic and Biochemistry
4 Hours
This course is a study of the fundamentals of organic chemistry (nomenclature, functional groups, reactions) with an emphasis on compounds of biological interest (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, nucleic acids and the metabolic cycles). Three lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CHM 164. Corequisite: CHM174L
COM 101 Fundamentals Speech Communication
3 Hours
This course provides practical experience in researching, writing and delivering speeches. Assignments include speeches to introduce, inform, and persuade, as well as participation in a panel discussion. Critical thinking is addressed through speech criticism and analysis of reasoning, evidence and types of proof.
ENG 111 Composition
3 Hours
Students write a minimum of two drafts of four papers (ranging in length from three to five pages), preparing for the more extensive research assignment. For this assignment, students will learn research methods, practice Modern Language Association (MLA) and/or American Psychological Association (APA) documentation protocols and execute a seven- to 10-page argumentative research paper. Students will also engage in peer editing on all writing. Students must complete the course with grade of C or higher to meet graduation requirements. Students whose ACT or SAT scores fall below specific thresholds (see Basic Writing Assessment) may be required to enroll concurrently in ENG 099.
MTH 125 College Algebra
3 Hours
A study of the major concepts of algebra. Topics include: linear, exponential, logarithmic, power, quadratic, polynomial and rational functions and their graphs. Also included is solving equations, inverse functions, transformation of functions, and an introduction to series, sequences, rudimentary statistical concepts, and probability. Modeling of real-world phenomena will be used to reinforce these concepts as pertinent to today’s students. Prerequisite: Math placement or consent of instructor.
MTH 200 Statistical Methods I
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to descriptive statistics, including graphs, sampling distributions, measures of central tendency, probability theory, hypothesis testing through nonparametric tests, confidence intervals, correlation and regression. Statistical applications, hypothesis testing and the use of statistical software for graphing are emphasized. Prerequisite: MTH 125 or consent of instructor.
PSY 131 General Psychology
3 Hours
This overview of the discipline explores human and animal behavior and consciousness. The diversity within the discipline is reflected in the range of subjects presented, including motivation, emotion, perception, sensation, learning, intelligence and personality.
PSY 237 Developmental Psychology
3 Hours
This course is a sequential study of the individual from conception to death. Students will study research regarding human physical, cognitive and social-emotional development, along with implications for parents, teachers and counselors.
SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology
3 Hours
This course is an introduction to the study of groups, institutions and interactional processes in human societies with an emphasis on the society of the United States.
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