Academic Courses

Nursing

NURS 101
Nursing I
4-2-12-7
Introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with nursing practice. Concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, a safe, effective care environment, and health promotion/maintenance are examined. The nursing process provides a framework to help the learner think critically, assess factors that influence safe and effective care delivery, and integrate theory with care of clients and families. Corequisites: BIOL 109, DIET 111, and ENGL 101. Additional course fee: $264.

NURS 132
Nursing II
4-2-12-7
Concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, a safe effective care environment, and health promotion/maintenance are further explored as students assess and intervene to improve function for clients and families experiencing threats to physiological and psychosocial integrity. Nursing care is aimed at restoring optimal functioning for clients/families and assisting them through life transitions, using the nursing process as a framework to help the learner think critically and integrate theory with practice. Prerequisites: NURS 101, BIOL 109, DIET 111, and ENGL 101; Corequisites: BIOL 110, ENGL 102, and PSYC 101. Additional course fee: $264.

NURS 231
Nursing III
5-0-12-7
Nursing care for clients/families experiencing common health alterations across the lifespan in a variety of settings are studied in depth. Students synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with nursing practice to develop a plan of care for clients/families to assure the delivery of safe and effective care, to facilitate physiological and psychosocial integrity, and to promote health. Clinical decision making skills and resource management principles are introduced. Prerequisites: NURS 132, ENGL 102, BIOL 110, and PSYC 101; Corequisites: BIOL 241, SOC 101, and one restricted elective. Additional course fee: $264.

NURS 232
Nursing IV
5-0-12-7
Nursing care for clients/families experiencing common health alterations across the lifespan in a variety of settings continue to be examined in depth. Students synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate and modify a plan of care; to independently plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of safe and effective care; to facilitate physiological and psychosocial function; to assist client/family coping; to maximize self-care; and to promote optimal functioning. Concepts of management are further developed through collaboration with members of the health care team. Prerequisites: NURS 231, BIOL 241, and SOC 101; Corequisites: 2 restricted electives. Additional course fee: $264.