Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Nursing
Fall Semester – Year 1 |
Spring Semester – Year 1 |
NUR 3103 Theoretical Foundations of
Professional Nursing Practice (3-0-3)
NUR 3303 Advanced Nursing Health
Assessment (2-2-3)
MAT 2250G Elementary Statistics (4-0-4)
Professional Elective (3-0-3)
Elective or general education * |
NUR 3604 Pathophysiology and
Pharmacology in Professional Nursing
Practice (4-0-4)
NUR 3703 Nursing Research (3-0-3)
BIO 1004G Practical Microbiology (2-2-3)
Elective or general education* |
Fall Semester – Year 2 |
Spring Semester – Year 2 |
NUR 4106 Leadership and Management in
Nursing (3-3-6)
NUR 4203 The Health Care System in
Professional Nursing (3-0-3)
Senior Seminar (3-0-3)
Elective or general education* |
NUR 4506 Nursing and the Community
(3-3-6)
NUR 4604 Professional Seminar (4-0-4)
Elective or general education* |
*as needed
Catalog Descriptions
NUR 3103 Professional Nursing Practice (3-0-3)
An overview of the development, structure, and function of professional nursing practice is provided. Professional nursing roles and competencies, values, and knowledge related to the roles are discussed. Critical thinking and communication are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program.
NUR 3303 Advanced Nursing Health Assessment (2-2-3)
Students build upon basic assessment skills to perform comprehensive nursing health assessment of individuals. History taking, including risk assessment, as well as physical and psychosocial assessment will be practiced. The development of sound clinical judgments based on accurate assessments will be applied. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3103.
NUR 3604 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Professional Nursing Practice (4-0-4)
This course builds on basic knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to enhance nursing management of illness and disease. Pathology, manifestations, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing interventions for selected disorders are addressed. Major classifications of drugs, their use in selected disorders, and nursing implications are discussed. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3103.
NUR 3703 Research in Professional Nursing (3-0-3)
The role of research in nursing, the research process, design of nursing research, ethical principles, and research methodologies are examined. The use of critical thinking in evaluating and critiquing research studies and the application of research findings to evidence-based practice are emphasized. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3103. Prior completion of MATH 2250G or equivalent with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
NUR 4106 Leadership and Management in Nursing (3-3-6)
This course focuses on theories and concepts related to management and leadership in nursing practice. Strategies for managing quality of care and outcome issues, caseloads of patients, professional and support personnel, data analysis, finance and budgeting, and collaboration are addressed. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3103.
NUR 4203 Nursing, Health Care, Policies, and Politics (3-0-3)
A systematic overview of the structure and function of the American health care system is offered. The historical development, emerging directions, issues, and major forces influencing the health care system are discussed. The role of professional nursing in health care organizations, planning, and policy formation is explored. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3103.
NUR 4506 Nursing and the Community (3-3-6)
An overview of public and community health nursing practice within a context of systems theory is provided. Community assessment and principles of epidemiology are explored. Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention interventions to individuals, families, groups, aggregates, and communities, are emphasized. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3303, NUR 3604, NUR 3703, NUR 4106, and NUR 4203.
NUR 4604 Professional Seminar (4-0-4)
This course focuses on the professional development of nurses and issues affecting contemporary nursing practice. Professional development through participation in professional organizations, planning a career trajectory, and personal change are addressed. Students synthesize program outcomes through a capstone project. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in NUR 3303, NUR 3604, NUR 3703, NUR 4106, NUR 4203, and NUR 4506.
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