Introduction to the profession of nursing. Provides the framework for the development and evolution of nursing practice.

A comprehensive introduction to the field of human genetics designed to raise nursing students’ awareness of the role of genetics in all areas of medical care. A clinical approach and emphasis.

An integration of nursing, computer and information sciences for the support of nursing practice. Focusing on effective utilization of technology and its application to nursing practice.

Examination of communication theory and development of communication skills. Focuses on non-directive and directive interviewing techniques with dyads, small groups, and families.

Pathology associated with biophysical alterations.

Principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition, and the role of the nurse in nutritional care.

Diverse health care belief systems and how they influence human responses to health and illness. Focus on African-American and other cultural groups.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Nursing as a science; selected concepts of self-care and communication within the context of nursing science. Transition course for registered nurse students only. Credit received for NURS 110 and NURS 210 upon completion.

Cognitive skills, psychomotor skills and technologies necessary to perform health assessment.

Cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, and technologies necessary to perform health assessment. Laboratory required.

Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills and technologies necessary to nursing intervention. Practicum required.

Nursing care focusing on health promotion, restoration, and support of older adults. Restricted to upper division nursing students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

The process of making clinical judgments.

Concepts of disease processes in the human body and related pharmacologic interventions. Focus on nursing assessments and interventions.

Pharmacology with an emphasis on clinical applications within the context of the nursing process and prioritization of needs.

Perioperative care of clients with common, recurring nursing problems requiring surgical intervention. Perioperative practicum required.

Review and revalidation of cognitive, psychomotor, and technological skills necessary to perform health assessment and selected clinical functions. On-campus laboratory time required.

Topics of special interest in nursing. Individual topics to be announced in schedule by title.

Number of credits to be contracted with instructor at the beginning of the course. Contract approved by instructor, advisor and department head is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Introduction to the language and process of research and the use of best practices to guide nursing practice.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Introduction to nursing of the critically ill adult. Application in selected clinical settings.

Nursing care of clients experiencing psychiatric/mental health problems, with focus on promotion, restoration, and support. Practicum required.

Nursing care of acutely ill adults in a variety of settings. Practicum required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Using principles of communication in nursing to engage in peer-to-peer interactions to enhance cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, and technologies necessary to reinforce foundational nursing skills, Lab required.

Examination of emerging health-related issues and their relevance to professional nursing practice.

Nursing care of acutely ill adults in a variety of settings. Practicum required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Nursing care of childbearing women and their neonates and families. Focus on uncomplicated pregnancy and birthing processes. Practicum required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Nursing care of families throughout their childrearing years, focusing on health promotion, restoration, and support of their children. Practicum required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Nursing care of children and childbearing families focusing on developmental, biological, and psychosocial health and illness needs. Clinical required.

Using principles of communication and leadership to foster peer-to-peer interactions to enhance cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, and technologies necessary to reinforce foundational nursing skills. Lab required.

Concepts and principles of leadership, management, policy, and politics in delivering patient care within health care systems and the implications related to nursing practice. Relationships between policies and politics in the health field and the impact on patient care and access to healthcare.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Concepts and principles of aggregate and community health.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Community Service

Community-based application and synthesis of professional nursing roles and responsibilities with selected populations determined to be at risk for a variety of health-related problems.

Clinical experiences in managing patient care and leading the healthcare team in a variety of agencies. Practicum required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Comprehensive assessment and analysis of a community and its environment within the framework of community health nursing. Practicum only.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Provides the opportunity for students to study healthcare systems, health policy, and cultural values surrounding health care in countries outside the USA.

Principles of emergency preparedness with implications for health care at the local, regional, national, and global levels.

Principles and policies for clinical practice with Limited English Proficient patients.

Experiential field study to examine international nursing in another country. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of courses by title. May be repeated for credit.

Students live and practice in a rural, interdisciplinary environment and participate in an organized community-based health care activity. Contract approved by instructor and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

An exploration of women’s health and health care concerns from multiple perspectives.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the in-service education program.

Topics vary by title, consent of instructor.

Provides the opportunity for students to study education, healthcare systems, and cultural values surrounding health care in countries outside the U.S.A.