Nursing

An introduction to nursing research and evidence-based nursing practice, building on the student’s knowledge of the scientific process, mathematical and statistical concepts, and nursing care. Emphasizes the generalist nursing roles of identifier of practice problems for study, data collector, and knowledgeable consumer of nursing research.

Nursing theory and practice in holistic care of individuals requiring secondary and tertiary nursing interventions. Focuses on young, middle, and older adults who are experiencing or are recovering from selected medical and/or surgical stressors. Three classroom and six clinical laboratory hours per week.

An opportunity for in-depth study of a special area of interest in nursing practice or health promotion/risk reduction. Students will select from specific elective offerings within the Department of Nursing. Clinical laboratory experiences related to these topics may be included in NUR 434. [Examples of possible offerings include “Forensic Nursing”, “Health Literacy”, “Nursing Informatics”, “Parish Nursing”, “Disaster Nursing”, “Alternative and Complementary Health”, “Palliative and End-of-Life Care”, “Telehealth”, “Transcultural Nursing”, and “Perioperative Nursing”.]

Nursing theory and practice in holistic care of groups and populations requiring primary, secondary, or tertiary nursing interventions. Focuses on care delivery in diverse settings in the community, including homes, clinics, schools, and/or industry. Three classroom and three clinical laboratory hours per week.

Nursing theory and practice in leading and managing groups as a professional nurse. Focuses on effecting necessary change in a dynamic healthcare environment. May include opportunity for clinical laboratory experiences in special interest addressed in NUR 401. Three classroom and six clinical laboratory hours per week.

Provides a bridge to the RN-to-BSN Completion track for registered nurses. Focuses on integrating the Neuman Systems Model and the nursing process in providing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities/populations across the health-illness continuum. Incorporates RN knowledge and skills from initial nursing education.

A study of the pathophysiology of selected disease processes that builds on the nurse’s knowledge of life sciences and clinical manifestations and care. Addresses pathophysiological changes at the cellular, organ, system, and multi-system levels. Emphasizes the physiological rationale for nursing interventions specific to the disease processes studied. Includes implications for health across the health-illness continuum and the lifespan.

Nursing theory and practice in holistic assessment of individuals and families across the lifespan, that builds on the nurse’s knowledge of life and behavioral sciences, basic assessment, clinical manifestations and care, and communications. Emphasizes assessment of normal and abnormal findings in individuals of varying ages as a basis for nursing care.

Nursing theory and practice in holistic care of groups and populations requiring primary, secondary, or tertiary nursing interventions. Builds on the nurse’s previous knowledge and experience in providing patient care for individuals and families. Focuses on care delivery in diverse settings in the community, including homes, clinics, schools, and/or industry.

Nursing practice in holistic care of groups and populations requiring primary, secondary, or tertiary nursing interventions. Focuses on care delivery in diverse settings in the community, including homes, clinics, schools, and/or industry. Clinical experiences will be arranged with nurse-preceptors in the nurse’s local community.

A study of nursing research and evidence-based nursing practice that builds on the nurse’s prior knowledge of the professional literature, research basics, statistical concepts, and clinical care. Emphasizes the baccalaureate-prepared nursing roles as identifier of practice problems for study, data collector, and knowledgeable consumer of nursing research.

Nursing theory and practice in leading groups and facilitating change as a professional nurse. Builds on the nurse’s previous knowledge and experience in managing and/or directing patient care for individuals and families. Focuses on effecting necessary change in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Nursing practice in leading groups and facilitating change as a professional nurse. Focuses on effecting necessary change in a dynamic healthcare environment. Clinical experiences will be arranged with nurse-preceptors in the nurse’s local community.

A seminar course examining nursing’s present dynamics and future directions for the nursing generalist including lifelong learning and service in society. Provides an opportunity for the nurse to synthesize previous learning and nursing experience with baccalaureate education and critical thinking skills to identify his/her nursing generalist role following graduation.