Academic Catalog - Nursing

The following Nursing Program courses include a combination of theory, laboratory practice and clinical practice for each course. Students must pass each of the theory, laboratory and clinical portions of each course to receive a passing grade in that course. Most of the Nursing Program courses are sequential and must be completed successfully before proceeding into the next course. Lecture hours for each course are calculated on a 1:1 credit to contact ratio, laboratory and clinical hours are calculated on a 1:3 credit to contact ratio. 

NUR 1001 / NUR 101: Pharmacology Calculations -1 Credit 
Prepares nurse to provide safe, person-centered nursing care related to dosage calculations within the respective scope of practice. This course introduces critical thinking applied to dosage calculations and communication used when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team related to various aspects of safe administration of medications. Information technology used to document medications administered and patient technology used to deliver medications are also practiced.
(Contact hours – 1 lecture (15 contact hours)) 
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program 

NUR 1006 / NUR 106: Med-Surg Nursing Concepts - 7 Credits 
NUR 1006 / NUR 106 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR1009 / NUR 109, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgement necessary for safe, person-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population experiencing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings.
(Contact hours – 3.4 lecture (51 contact hours), 0.3 lab (13.5 contact hours), 3.3 clinical (148.5 contact hours)) 
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program and NUR 1009 / NUR 109  

NUR 1009 / NUR 109: Fundamentals of Nursing - 6 Credits 
Examines the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, person-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities. This course introduces caring, critical thinking/clinical judgment, the nursing process, quality improvement, and communication used when interacting with patients and interdisciplinary team through evidence-based nursing practice. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health alterations. 
(Contact hours – 2 lecture (20 contact hours), 2 lab (90 contact hours), 2 clinical (90 contact hours)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program 

NUR 1012 / NUR 112: Basic Concepts of Pharmacology - 2 Credits 
Provides an overview of the basic principles of pharmacology including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. This course introduces central concepts including safety and quality improvement practices in the administration of medications, person centered teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse population across the lifespan.
(Contact hours – 30) 
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program 

NUR 1021 / NUR 121: Success in Nursing School - 3 Credits
Addresses success strategies for beginning nursing students. Will enable the student to identify and practice strategies to optimize success in nursing school, including identifying stressors and mobilizing personal resources, study and test taking strategies using critical thinking skills, developing familiarity with medical terminology, exploring the evolving roles of the professional nurse. Additionally, explores the concepts of professionalism and collaboration.
(Contact hours – 45) 

NUR 1050 / NUR 150: Maternal – Child Nursing - 6 Credits 
Provides the theory of maternal-child nursing, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, family-centered nursing care to childbearing families and children that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. This course incorporates evidence-based practice, standards of practice, quality improvement, and legal and ethical responsibilities. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal-child and pediatric clinical settings.
(Contact hours – 3.3 lecture (49.5 contact hours), 0.7 lab (31.5 contact hours), 2 clinical (90 contact hours)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Nursing Program and NUR 1009/ NUR 109  

NUR 1069 / NUR 169: Transition to Practical Nursing - 4 Credits 
Facilitates the transition into the role of the practical nurse with emphasis on distinguishing the defined practical nurse scope of practice related to clinical practice, communication, nursing process, ethical/legal issues, and leadership skills. The student practices in the role of the practical nurse in the associated clinical experience.
(Contact hours – 2 lecture (30 contact hours), 2 clinical (90 contact hours)) 
Prerequisite(s): NUR 1009 /NUR 109 or Corequisite(s): NUR 1006/ 106, 1012/ 112, 1050/ 150  

NUR 2002: Transition from LPN to Prof NS – 3 credits
Facilitates transition of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to new roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse, the nursing process, critical thinking/clinical judgment, legal and ethical issues in the nursing practice, and the nursing care of childbearing families and pediatric clients. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the laboratory and maternal-child and pediatric clinical settings.
(Contact hours – 2 lecture (30 contact hours), 0.5 lab (22.5 contact hours), 0.5 clinical (22.5 contact hours))
Prerequisite(s): LPN Licensure or permission of Nursing Director 

NUR 2006 / NUR 206: Adv Concepts of Med/Surg NSG I - 6.5 Credits 
Builds on medical surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, person-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse, high acuity medical surgical adult patients. The course incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of clinical settings.  (Contact hours – 3 lecture (45 contact hours), 0.5 lab (22.5 contact hours), 3 clinical (135 contact hours))
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program and NUR 1009 / NUR 109 

NUR 2011 / NUR 21: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - 4 Credits 
Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common psychiatric clinical conditions/disorders.
(Contact hours – 2.7 lecture (40.5 contact hours), 1.3 clinical (58.5 contact hours))
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program or Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUR 2006 / NUR 206 

NUR 2012 / NUR 212: Pharmacology II - 2 Credits 
Builds on previously introduced pharmacological concepts and applies that learning to pharmacologic therapy to provide safe, quality, evidence- based nursing care to patients with complex healthcare needs. Focuses on safety and quality improvement factors in the administration of medications within a variety of healthcare systems. Advanced dosage calculations included. 
(Contact hours – 30) 
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program and NUR 1012 / NUR 112 

NUR 2016 / NUR 216: Adv Concepts Med-Surg NSG II - 5 Credits 
Continues to build on medical surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, person-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients experiencing high acuity medical surgical conditions. This course incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse in high acuity settings. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.
(Contact hours – 2.3 lecture (34.5 contact hours) 2.7 clinical (121 contact hours))
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program and NUR 2006 / NUR 206  

NUR 2030 / NUR 230: Transition to Professional NSG – 4 Credits 
Provides an integrative experience applying all dimensions of the professional nurse when caring for diverse patient populations across a variety of healthcare settings. All major concepts of the nursing program are addressed in this seminar and practice capstone course. Leadership and the management of multiple patients are emphasized. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the clinical setting to facilitate an effective transition from student to registered professional nurse.
(Contact hours – 1.6 lecture (24 contact hours), 2.4 clinical (108 contact hours))
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program and NUR 2006 / NUR 206, NUR 2011 / NUR 211, NUR 2012/ NUR 212 and Corequisite(s): NUR 2016 / NUR 216   

NUR 2054 / NUR 254: RN Licensing Exam Preparation - 1.5 Credits 
Will provide a review of the RN NCLEX test plan content areas, review of NCLEX style question formats and the Computerized Adaptive Testing method. Students will review study options for preparing for the RN NCLEX exam and have the opportunity to develop a customized preparation plan for success on the RN NCLEX for Professional Nursing Licensure. 
(Contact hours 22.5) 

NUR 2075 / NUR 275: Special Topics - 0–12 Credits 
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.