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MUS 555 - American Music.
Graduate standing. (3).
See MUS 455 for description. Not open to students with credit for MUS 455 .
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NSC 105 - Nutrition Now.
(2).
Nutrition as a core component of health. Students are exposed to basic concepts of nutrition, become more knowledgeable of their own nutrition status, and explore how behaviors impact nutrition and thus health and well-being. Does not fulfill Core Nursing Curriculum requirement for nutrition. Offered infrequently.
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NSC 168 - Introduction to Bioethics.
Open to all University students. (3) H.
Introduction to classical ethical theories and their application to contemporary medical issues. Emphasizes acquisition of critical reasoning skills essential to providing ethical solutions to problems healthcare personnel encounter.
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NSC 207 - Disease Processes and the Human System.
BIO 167 , BIO 168 ; or admission to RN/BSN program. (3).
Addresses disease and disease process by reviewing normal function, then moving to the more common variations from normal (disease). Includes the concepts of systems, adaptation, and the health-illness continuum. Online sections open only to students in the RN/BSN program.
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NSC 208 - Nutrition in Health Care: Diet Therapy.
NUR 205 . (1).
Nutrition therapy in diseases in hospitalized and non-hospitalized clients. Offered online only. Not open to students with credit for NSC 209 .
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NSC 209 - Basic Nutrition for Health Care Practitioners.
Open to all University students. (3) HW.
Part I: Basic principles of nutrition science. Macronutrients and micronutrients are defined, including sources, functions, deficiency states, toxicity states, and intake recommendations. Part II: Nutrition therapy in diseases in hospitalized and non-hospitalized clients, emphasizing treatment and prevention. Part III: Nutrition throughout the life cycle. Course provides general information in the science of nutrition and translates that information into healthy food choices in both health and disease.
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NSC 233 - General Principles of Pharmacology.
BIO 168 , BIO 167 , NSC 207 , prior or concurrent election of CHM 252 ; or RN/BSN. (3).
A one-term course designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of drug action, and to present the essentials of how major drugs are used therapeutically in various disease states. Identification and assessment of adverse drug responses or drug-drug interactions. Offered online in Winter. Online sections for RN/BSN students only.
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NSC 234 - Updates in Pharmacology.
NUR 203 , RN/BSN. (1).
Designed for RN students. New drug facts including revised nursing considerations and patient/family teaching guidelines, as well as newly researched side effects, adverse reactions, precautions, interactions, contraindications and IV therapy information. Offered online only.
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NSC 363 - Exploring Nursing History.
NUR 308 ; admission into Basic BSN, Accelerated Second Degree BSN, or RN/BSN program. (2).
The development of nursing from ancient to modern times. Historical trends, issues and advances impacting the profession of nursing with emphasis on specific U.S. events; challenges, struggles and accomplishments of historical figures in nursing. Exploration of historical research as a valid means of scholarly inquiry. Students develop understanding of how societal changes impact the nursing profession, and reflect on where nursing was, where it currently is, and what changes are needed for the future.
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NSC 371 - Spiritual Dimensions of Health Care.
(Formerly NUR 371). Open to all University students. (3).
Expanding perspectives of healthcare from a model of illness and cure to one more inclusive incorporating broader aspects of health and healing. Spiritual dimensions of human beings and healthcare, providing spiritual care, spiritual dimensions of end of life care, spirituality and special populations. Designed for students in nursing, health care, social science and social work, and interested others.
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NSC 373 - Computers in Health Care.
(Formerly NUR 373). Open to all University students. (3) T.
Assists novice computer users in developing computer skills useful in the school and practice settings. Includes instruction and hands-on experience for commonly used applications such as Word and Excel and introduces concepts and use of mail-merge, e-mail, literature searching, and the Internet.
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NSC 393 - Case Management for Health Care Professionals.
Junior standing or consent of instructor. (3).
Concepts, theories, regulations, and models for the coordination of healthcare services across the American healthcare system. Exploration of best practice scenarios through critical analysis of current research focused on evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence methods. Provides necessary theoretical foundations for the novice healthcare professional, upon graduation, to practice within the emerging roles of case manager, healthcare coordinator, chronic disease manager, healthcare navigator, utilization resource manager, and/or discharge planner specialist.
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NSC 502 - Graduate Epidemiology.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (1).
Provides a basic understanding of epidemiology as the study of disease within a population and its distribution. Exploration of significant contemporary problems of global and community concern discussed; exploration of current research for theories of probable cause and effect.
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NSC 503 - Graduate Pathophysiology.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
In-depth exploration of physiological alterations associated with various disease processes across the lifespan. Provides data for the development of clinical decision-making necessary in the diagnosis and management of disease. Biochemistry content is an integral component of this course.
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NSC 504 - Graduate Pharmacology.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
In-depth exploration of phases of pharmacokinetics, including those chemical processes that impact on drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Highlight on clinical applications of major drug categories in management of illness through safe prescribing, dosing and evaluation of efficacy.
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NUR 110 - Introduction to Professional Nursing.
Not open to admitted BSN students. (2).
Successful completion is required prior to admission to the nursing program. Begins the socialization process into the nursing profession and introduces tools to help students become successful in their nursing career. Course content includes: roles of professional nurses, ANA Social Policy Statement, legal aspects of nursing including licensure requirements, Standards of Nursing Care, Code of Ethics, therapeutic communication, and medical terminology. Introduction to APA Manual for Publication and scientific writing.
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NUR 120 - Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills.
Admission to Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program, consent of instructor. (1).
Introduction to beginning concepts of nursing and basic skills and procedures. Preparation for first semester of nursing core curriculum. Graded Pass/Fail.
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NUR 202 - Health Assessment.
Admission to Basic BSN or Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN or RN/BSN program. (3).
Nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual systems of the adult individual. Students utilize and expand their skills in assessment. Lecture/Laboratory. On-campus sections open only to Basic BSN and Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN students; online sections open only to RN/BSN students.
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NUR 203 - Principles of Pharmacology.
BIO 167 , BIO 168 .
Fundamental principles of drug action, and essentials of how major drugs are used therapeutically in various disease states. Identification and assessment of adverse drug responses or drug-drug interactions. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 205 - Human Nutrition.
Major nutrients, primary food sources and functions of each, effect of specific nutrient deficiencies. Relationship between nutritional status and selected disease conditions. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 220 - Fundamentals of Nursing.
Admission to Basic BSN program. (6).
Students examine and apply the fundamental nursing concepts, skills and techniques which form the foundation of nursing practice. Common client problems identified. The application of critical thinking with the nursing process provides a foundation for clinical decision-making. Therapeutic communication and teaching skills are used in class and clinical settings to promote health and well-being of the adult client. Legal and ethical parameters of nursing practice, cultural considerations in client care and the changing health care delivery system are introduced.
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NUR 240 - Adult Care I.
Admission to Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program. (9).
Students apply fundamental nursing concepts and skills which form the foundation of nursing practice and begin study of holistic nursing care of adults experiencing medical-surgical conditions. Exploration of legal and ethical parameters of nursing practice; cultural considerations in client care; the changing health care delivery system. Emphasis on critical thinking and decision-making.
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NUR 250 - Medical Surgical Nursing I.
CHM 252 with a grade of C (2.0) or better; NSC 207 , NUR 202 , NUR 220 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (6).
Begins the study of holistic nursing care of adults experiencing medical-surgical conditions. The major focus of the course is on achieving physicological integrity as influenced by application of basic care and comfort measures, reduction of risk and collaborating with other health care team members. The emphasis of the course work is on critical thinking and decision-making using current nursing knowledge. Students are assisted in using data, information and knowledge to make nursing care choices.
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NUR 255 - Gerontological Nursing.
Admission to RN/BSN program; NSC 209 , NSC 233 , NUR 250 , NUR 308 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (2).
Examination of health as it is experienced and managed in later life. Focus on developing an appreciation for the diversity of experiences of age and health within the population of older adults. The influence of culture and various social factors on perceptions of health and health practices; strategies for providing high quality, developmentally appropriate care for older adults; health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions; legal and ethical issues, health care policy, and end-of-life care of the older adult within the context of shrinking health care resources. Online and off-campus sections are only open to RN/BSN program students.
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NUR 300 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice.
Admission to RN/BSN program, ENG 112 or EHS 120 , NSC 373 , NUR 308 prior or concurrent election of one of: NSC 168 (preferred) or PHL 162 or PHL 168 or HCR 304 ; grades of C+ (2.3) or better in all prerequisite courses. (3).
Introduces the RN to nursing theory, professional issues, and the role of the professional nurse.
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NUR 308 - Research in Nursing.
NUR 110 , ENG 112 or EHS 120 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better; or admission to RN/BSN program. (3).
Introduction to nursing research, designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and participating in nursing research process. Emphasis on inclusion of nursing studies in the research process and use of research-utilization and evidence-based practice models to incorporate research-based knowledge into practice. Students review and participate in critical reading, evaluation and interpretation of research studies. Online sections open only to students in the RN/BSN program.
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NUR 310 - Health Promotion in Families and Groups.
Basic BSN program, Semester 3. (3).
Introduces the student to concepts and theories related to family systems and group dynamics. Students’ thinking broadens and shifts from the individual as client to the family system and/or group as client. Emphasis is on the relationships between individual, family, group and health; the role and responsibility of the nurse in working with families and groups and interpersonal communication in families and groups. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 320 - Medical Surgical Nursing II.
NSC 209 , NSC 233 , NUR 250 , NUR 308 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (6).
Expands the study of holistic nursing care of adults to include complex medical-surgical conditions. Focuses on life threatening health problems affecting three major systems: cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory. Emphasis of the course work is on critical thinking and decision-making using current nursing knowledge as applied to acutely ill patients. Students gain confidence in application of nursing knowledge in complex nursing situations.
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NUR 330 - Maternity Nursing.
NUR 255 , NUR 320 , NUR 369 , one from : NSC 168 , PHL 162 , PHL 168 , HCR 304 , all with grades of C+ (2.3) or better, prior or concurrent election of NUR 335 ; or NUR 340 , NUR 405 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (5).
Knowledge and beginning level skills necessary for nursing care of the childbearing family. Focus on physical, psychological and social needs of women, newborns and families throughout the maternity cycle. Evidence-based practice, cultural competence, and complementary therapies; selected reproductive issues relevant to pre-conception counseling. Clinical education provides learning experiences in a variety of settings.
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NUR 335 - Parent-Child Nursing.
NUR 255 , NUR 320 , NUR 369 , one of NSC 168 , PHL 162 , PHL 168 , HCR 304 all with grades of C+ (2.3) or better, prior or concurrent election of NUR 330 . (6).
Designed to assist the learner to plan and deliver nursing care to children and families. Health care needs of children of varying ages and in various states of health are examined within a family context. Emphasis on wellness, promotion of growth and development, acute and chronic illness, and the functioning of family as a unit is explored within a variety of health care settings. Application of theory, critical thinking, and applying the nursing process is utilized to plan and deliver nursing care to children and families.
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NUR 336 - Parent-Child Nursing for ASD Program.
NUR 340 , NUR 405 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (5).
Designed to assist the Accelerated Second Degree nursing student to plan and deliver nursing care to children and families. Health care needs of children of varying ages and in various states of health are examined within a family context. Emphasis on wellness, promotion of growth and development, acute and chronic illness, and the function of the family as a unit, explored within a variety of health care settings. Application of theory, critical thinking, and the nursing process to plan and deliver nursing care to children and families.
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NUR 340 - Adult Care II.
NUR 202 , NUR 240 , NUR 308 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (9).
Expands study of holistic nursing care of adults to include complex medical-surgical conditions. Emphasis on critical thinking and decision-making using current nursing knowledge as applied to acutely ill patients.
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NUR 351 - Issues in Women’s Health.
Open to all University students. (3) HW.
Exploration of physical and emotional aspects of women during childhood, adolescence, adulthood and menopause; global, economic and social challenges. Emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth; health promotion, nutrition and fitness, cardiovascular disease and cancer, mental health, violence and substance abuse. Also listed as HCR 325 .
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NUR 354 - Genetics in Nursing Practice.
BIO 135 , BIO 167 , BIO 168 , NSC 207 . (3).
Introduction to basic concepts of human genetics. Periconceptual counseling and prenatal diagnosis, implications of presymptomatic diagnosis, cancer risk education/counseling. Considerable emphasis on ethical, legal and social issues involved and the nurse’s role. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 356 - End of Life Care.
NUR 250 with a grade of C+ (2.3) or better or admission to RN/BSN program. (2).
Issues surrounding end of life care, from a nursing perspective. Topics include decision making; the process of dying; Technology? What does it get us?; durable power of attorney for health care vs. living wills; What is death, anyway?; fears surrounding the dying person; palliative care options; cultural differences related to death and dying.
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NUR 360 - Bereavement in Children.
NUR 220 or admission to RN/BSN program; consent of instructor. (2).
Service learning providing the opportunity to experience a direct relationship with children ages 6-17 who have experienced loss of a loved one. The student spends approximately 3 days at a residential camp as part of a team focusing on children’s grief needs. Emphasis on roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse in the camp setting and grief needs of children at varying developmental stages.
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NUR 361 - Health Promotion across the Life Span.
Open to all University students. (3) HW.
Focus on health promotion throughout life. Lifestyle choices that promote health, prevent disease and improve quality of life; nutrition basics; exercise recommendations; mental, emotional and spiritual influences on health promotion; making health behaviors permanent; health promotion in special populations.
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NUR 362 - Professional Nursing for Entry Into Practice.
NUR 330 ; NUR 335 or NUR 336 ; both with grades of C+ (2.3) or higher; completion of HESI. (1).
Designed to assist the learner in preparing to take the NCLEX-RN state examination after graduation from the BSN program. Understanding what the NCLEX-RN examination is, content covered, types of questions used and the actual examination process provides the learner with knowledge and skills to prepare and take the test with confidence. May be reelected for credit. Graded Pass/Fail
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NUR 365 - Camp Nursing.
NUR 250 or admission to RN/BSN program; consent of instructor. (2).
Classroom and clinical experience focusing on meeting primary, secondary and tertiary health needs in a camp setting. Roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse in camp settings. Students spend approximately one week at various residential specialty camps. Graded ABCDE/Y. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 369 - Transcultural Health Care.
Open to all University students. (3) GS.
Unique interaction of culture and cultural values with health beliefs and the impact these have on the utilization of the health care system. Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality and the Sunrise Model are used as a basis for studying the relationship between culture and health. The various approaches necessary to provide culturally congruent care are explored.
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NUR 374 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Admission to Basic BSN or RN/BSN program. (2).
Broadens the student’s perspective from that of illness and cure to that of health and healing. Exploration of culturally diverse beliefs and traditions regarding healing, current knowledge of the mind-body-spirit relationship, and complementary modalities for healing.
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NUR 377 - Advanced Trauma Nursing.
Admission to RN/BSN program. (2).
Broadens the students perspective of trauma nursing from that of psychomotor skills to expansion of knowledge relative to pathophysiologic processes in patients with acute injuries. Focus on enhancing complex decision making skills through expanding trauma nursing knowledge regarding psychophysiologic concepts. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 379 - Adolescent Health Nursing.
NUR 250 with a grade of C+ (2.3) or better or admission to RN/BSN Program. (2).
Focus on adolescent health issues. Utilizes knowledge from several disciplines, including nursing, public health, social work, and adolescent development to increase the student’s knowledge of adolescent health care. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 381 - International Nursing.
NUR 320 or admission to RN/BSN Program; consent of instructor. (2-4).
Provides the student with the opportunity to experience a direct relationship with health care consumers from various cultural backgrounds. Emphasis on providing direct care to the population and examination of the culture, with a focus on nursing practice based on a systems perspective. Graded Pass/Fail.
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NUR 383 - Nursing Management of the Critically Ill Adult.
NUR 250 with a grade of C+ (2.3) or better or admission to RN/BSN Program. (2).
Focuses on the collaborative medical and nursing management of adult clients suffering from conditions commonly treated in critical care units. Covers content areas found on the CCRN certification exam from a holistic nursing perspective. Emphasis on pathophysiology of conditions, diagnostic testing, collaborative medical and nursing management, and communication with the client, family, and health care team. For RNs planning to take the CCRN exam and Basic BSN Program students who desire a more in-depth background in medical surgical nursing.
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NUR 399 - Directed Study.
Consent of instructor. (1-4).
With the assistance of a faculty member, student develops behavioral objectives and an action plan appropriate to the topic being studied. May be based on experience or directed reading. May be used when a student has, through prior coursework or experience, met most but not all of the objectives of a course. This identified area of study, when combined with the previous learning experience(s), is considered equivalent to a course in the nursing department. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 401 - Theoretical Concepts of Population-Centered Nursing.
Admission to Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program, NUR 340 with a grade of C+ (2.3) or higher. (3).
Provides theoretical framework for care of individuals, families, aggregates, communities and populations based upon synthesis of nursing, community health, public health and related population health theories. Emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention, reduction of controllable health risks, impact of health disparities, and theoretical bases for roles and responsibilities of nurses in various community health specialties.
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NUR 402 - Clinical Synthesis of Population-Centered Nursing.
NUR 401 . (3).
Provides didactic instruction on principles and concepts of descriptive and analytical epidemiology and guided opportunity for integration and synthesis of theoretical elements of population-centered nursing practice through actual delivery of nursing and health care services in various non-acute community-based delivery settings. Emphasis on assessment of health determinants of communities, reduction of health disparities among vulnerable populations, and promotion of client-centered health literacy.
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NUR 405 - Mental Health Nursing.
NUR 330 , NUR 335 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better, concurrent election of NUR 410 ; or NUR 202 , NUR 240 , NUR 308 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (5).
Introduces students to concepts and theories applicable to clients, groups and families experiencing a mental illness and/or emotional problem on the wellness continuum. The relationship between emotional, social, physical, spiritual health/wellness patterns and clients with a mental/emotional illness is explored. Biological theory, critical thinking and communication theories are emphasized. The opportunity to apply knowledge and skills is provided in a variety of clinical settings. Focus is on critical thinking to implement the nursing process, application of nursing theories and models of practice, appropriate therapeutic nursing interventions and evaluations.
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NUR 407 - Nursing Issues and Trends.
NUR 330 , NUR 335 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better; or NUR 255 , NUR 300 , NUR 369 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (2).
Selected professional, political, social and ethical issues affecting current and future nursing practice. Strategies for individual and collective participation in decisions that influence professional nursing practice and health-care delivery.
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NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing.
NUR 330 , NUR 335 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better; concurrent election of NUR 405 ; or admission to RN/BSN program and NUR 255 , NUR 300 , NUR 369 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (6).
Based upon a synthesis of nursing and public health science, this combined theory and clinical course focuses on maintaining optimal levels of health and wellness among individuals, families, groups, and aggregates in community settings. With an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion among population groups, students are introduced to epidemiology principles and practices. In clinical experiences in varied community settings, students have the opportunity to apply their synthesized knowledge and practice nursing skills that are essential in caring for a community’s health. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 421 - Synthesis of Knowledge for Professional Nursing Practice.
Admission to RN/BSN Program, NUR 255 , NUR 300 , NUR 369 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better, (2).
Provides guided opportunity to synthesize knowledge about nursing care for individuals, families and communities with complex problems. Faculty will assist students in the synthesis of knowledge related to various dimensions of professional nursing with an emphasis on proactive clinical judgment, self-assessment, inquiry and the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
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NUR 430 - Leadership and Management in Nursing.
NUR 405 , NUR 407 , NUR 410 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better; or NUR 330 , NUR 336 , NUR 369 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better; or admission to RN/BSN program and NUR 255 , NUR 300 , NUR 369 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (5) CAP.
Designed to prepare the graduate to assume leadership and collaboration roles in the clinical setting of health care organizations. The theoretical framework for nursing leadership and management within the health care nursing systems is the core of content. A systems approach to administrative concepts related to leadership theory, principles of organizations, and management process provides the theoretical framework for this course. Provides students with clinical experience in the management and leadership aspects of health care systems.
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NUR 435 - Synthesis of Nursing Knowledge and Practice.
NUR 405 , NUR 407 , NUR 410 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better; or NUR 330 , NUR 336 , NUR 369 , NUR 401 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (5).
Provides students with a guided opportunity to synthesize nursing knowledge with practice while providing care for individuals and families. Students provide care for a group of clients under the guidance of a preceptor in a hospital setting with clinical faculty maintaining responsibility for students’ learning experiences. Case presentations by student focus on learning experiences tailored to students’ needs. Students use nursing and other theories to support their evidence-based nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, proactive clinical judgment, self-assessment, inquiry, and the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
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NUR 436 - Synthesis of Nursing Knowledge and Practice for ASD Program.
NUR 330 , NUR 336 , NUR 369 . (4).
Provides students guided opportunity to synthesize nursing knowledge with practice while providing care for individuals and families. Accelerated second degree students provide care for a group of clients under the guidance of a preceptor in a hospital setting with clinical faculty maintaining responsibility for students’ learning experiences. Case presentations by students focus on learning experiences tailed to students’ needs. Students use nursing and other theories to support their evidence-based nursing practice. Emphasis on critical thinking, proactive clinical judgment, self-assessment, inquiry, and the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
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NUR 440 - Leadership and Management in Nursing for Second Degree.
NUR 330 , NUR 336 , NUR 369 , NUR 401 with grades of C+ (2.3) or better. (5).
Designed to prepare the graduate to assume leadership and collaboration roles in the clinical setting of health care organizations. A theoretical framework for nursing leadership and management within the health care nursing systems; a systems approach to administrative concepts related to leadership theory, principles of organizations, and management process. Provides second degree students with clinical experience in management and leadership aspects of health care systems by building on previous educational background and experiences.
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NUR 495 - Honors Thesis I (Off-Campus Study).
Acceptance in the Nursing Honors program; consent of Honors Council or its designate;consent of department chair. (4).
Independent study course designed for the off-campus study experience. Credit and grade are not given until completion of NUR 496 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 496 - Honors Thesis II (Senior Honors Seminar).
Prior or concurrent election of NUR 495 . (4).
Independent study course designed for completion of the senior Honors Project (Honors Thesis). Graded ABCDE/Y. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 499 - Independent Study in Nursing.
Admission to Basic BSN or RN/BSN Program, all 200-level nursing courses, consent of instructor. (1-4).
Under the guidance and with the approval of a selected faculty member, student develops behavioral objectives appropriate to the topic being studied and a plan of action to achieve objectives. May be based on experience, directed reading, study or research. May not be used as a substitute for required courses, but may be used to fulfill nursing elective requirements. May be reelected to a total of 4 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 501 - Health Promotion.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Built on the premise that health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being, not merely the absence of disease prevention explored as they relate to individuals, families, community and cultural groups.
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NUR 507 - Dynamics of Family Counseling.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
Designed to assist the Family Nurse Practitioner in thinking about the family system while providing primary health care. Bowen Family Systems Theory and Schaal’s Model of Family Practice provide the theoretical underpinnings along with other mid-range theories. Assessment and intervention in selected mental health problems across the lifespan (substance abuse, family violence, depression); appropriate referral process and community resources.
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NUR 510 - Office and Minor Emergency Procedures – Theory & Practicum.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (1).
Theory and technical skills basic to the beginning management of common office and emergency situations. Supervised laboratory practice for basic suturing techniques, application of splints and casts, incision and drainage of abscesses, management of the hostile patient, collection of medical evidence and others. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 520 - Physical Diagnosis Adult Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Theoretical and technical information needed to complete the database and diagnostic work-up of the adult. Emphasis on differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
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NUR 521 - Physical Diagnosis Adult – Practicum.
NUR 520 or consent of Program Director. (3).
Students gain experience in assessment diagnostic work-up, and written and verbal presentation of clinical data; exposure to diagnostic testing. Collaboration with a clinical preceptor to enhance acquisition of differential diagnostic skills. 12 supervised clinical hours weekly. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 524 - Management of Adult Acute/Chronic Problems – Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
Theories and concepts from physical, behavioral and holistic sciences as they relate to diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems for the adult. Special attention to problems endemic to underserved populations. 16 supervised clinical hours weekly.
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NUR 525 - Management of Adult Acute/Chronic Problems – Practicum.
Prior or concurrent election of NUR 524 or consent of Program Director. (4).
Application of critical thinking using theories and concepts of physical, behavioral and holistic sciences, as well as medical decision-making applied to diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems of the adult. Emphasis on critical thinking in the clinical setting.
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NUR 526 - Pediatric History and Physical – Theory & Practicum.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Draws upon theories and techniques of physical, psychosocial and family systems science to develop a complete database including history, physical examination and developmental profile of the child. Opportunity to apply these skills in well-child environments with emphasis on the underserved at risk pediatric population. Graded ABCDE/Y. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 528 - Management of Pediatric Acute/Chronic Problems – Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
Theoretical and technical information needed for assessment and diagnostic work-up of the pediatric population experiencing acute/chronic episodic health problems. Emphasis on differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making in the pediatric environment. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 529 - Management of Pediatric Acute/Chronic Problems – Practicum.
Prior or concurrent election of NUR 528 or consent of Program Director. (4).
Students apply theories and concepts of physical, behavioral and holistic sciences, clinical decision-making to diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic problems of the pediatric age group. 16 supervised clinical hours weekly. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 531 - Women’s Health.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Focus on physical and emotional health of women and men during the childbearing years. Emphasis on the preconceptual, prenatal and post-partum experience, and the healthy development of family. Minimum 16 supervised clinical hours per semester.
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NUR 535 - Advanced Practice Nursing Care of the Older Adult Theory and Practicum.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
Theories and concepts from physical, behavioral, holistic and nursing sciences as they relate to assessment, diagnosis and management of health, disease, illness, and developmental, functional and clinical problems of older adults; information on health disparities of and culturally competent care for culturally diverse elders. Emphasis on evidence-based strategies for nurse practitioners related to health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness of the older adult in community contexts (assisted living and longterm care settings).
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NUR 540 - Nurse Practitioner Role Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Provides theoretical insight; a forum to discuss professional, practice, legal, political, business, management and managed care content related to the nurse practitioner role. Emphasis on American Nurses Credentialing Center requirements for certification and State of Michigan requirements for practice as an advanced practice registered nurse. The Adult Psychiatric Mental Health student will be exposed to the role of the psychiatric mental health consultant.
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NUR 541 - Nurse Practitioner Role – Practicum.
Prior or concurrent election of NUR 540 or consent of Program Director. (4).
Final practicum synthesizing the learning experience. Continued clinical exposure to enhance professional identity and role development as an independent/interdependent provider of primary care. Students in the Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track will develop and lead psychotherapy groups. 16 supervised clinical hours weekly.
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NUR 560 - Psychiatric Diagnosis – Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Application of previously acquired critical thinking skills to diagnosis and treatment of clients with specific psychiatric disorders. Utilization of clinical case studies to illustrate development of an empirical data base including comprehensive history, physical examination, interpretation of laboratory and nuclear medicine data, DSM-IV-R multiaxial classification, dynamic formulation. Emphasis on clinical interviewing techniques and selection of appropriate therapies. Graded ABCDE/Y. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 561 - Psychiatric Diagnosis – Practicum.
Prior or concurrent election of NUR 560 or consent of Program Director. (2).
Advances diagnostic skills by applying the critical thinking pathway to clients currently experiencing psychiatric disorders. Students guided and supervised by clinical preceptors and faculty practitioners. Graded ABCDE/Y. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 570 - Individual/Couple/Family Psychotherapy Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (3).
Introduction to principles and techniques of short-term outcome oriented psychotherapy, couples counseling and family systems psychotherapy. Emphasis on the work of Ellis, Beck, Burns, Perls, Minuchin, Bowen, Paplau and Erickson. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 571 - Individual/Couple/Family Psychotherapy – Practicum.
Prior or concurrent election of NUR 570 or consent of Program Director. (4).
Application of the principles learned in NUR 570 to individuals, couples and families experiencing actual or potential mental health problems. Students guided and supervised by clinical preceptors and faculty practitioners. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 580 - Group Psychotherapy – Theory.
Admission to MSN program or consent of Program Director. (2).
Introduction to principles and process of Short Term Outpatient Group Psychotherapy. Theories of Beck, Yalom and Gestalt discussed as applied to groups. Phases of group, group process and content, problems arising within groups, medical problems amenable to group work and economics of group therapy. Offered infrequently.
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NUR 594 - Thesis Development.
(1-2).
Two credits required, may be elected anytime prior to or concurrent with NUR 599 . May be reelected to a total of 2 credits Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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NUR 595 - Nursing Research/Theory I.
Concurrent election of NUR 596 ; or consent of instructor. (1).
Introduction to structure and function of extant theories of nursing as a basis for conceptual framework for nursing. Emphasis on nursing science as foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Focus on understanding elements of nursing theory, analyzing nursing theories and implementing a specific theory into the research process. Qualitative and quantitative research methods explored. Steps of the research process implemented throughout the curriculum culminating in a completed master’s thesis. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 596 - Nursing Research/Theory II.
Concurrent election of NUR 595 ; or consent of instructor. (1).
Second of five consecutive research/theory courses, building upon NUR 595 and continuing to emphasize nursing science as the foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Focus on research design, internal and external validity, sampling design, procedures, data collection, reliability and validity of measures, and ethical issues with human subjects. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 597 - Nursing Research/Theory III.
NUR 595 , NUR 596 , concurrent election of NUR 598 ; or consent of instructor. (1).
Continuation of steps in the research process that includes emphasis on nursing science as a foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Builds on basic statistics prerequisite and provides an introduction of strategies involved in data analysis, including statistical procedures and interpretation of data for nursing research. Students apply knowledge of selected descriptive, parametric and non-parametric approaches to data analysis. Emphasis on interpretation of statistical results, evaluation of published research, and applicability to clinical practice. Computers used for introduction to data analysis. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 598 - Nursing Research/Theory IV.
NUR 595 , NUR 596 , concurrent election of NUR 597 ; or consent of instructor. (1).
Fourth of five consecutive research/theory courses building on NUR 597 ; continuation of steps in the research process that emphasizes nursing science as a foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Content and organization reflects the scientific publishing tradition for the last two chapters of a thesis. Focus on report writing for results and discussion sections of the student’s thesis. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 599 - Nursing Research/Theory V.
NUR 597 , NUR 598 ; or consent of instructor. (1).
NUR 599 is the fifth of the five-theory/research courses and builds upon NUR 598. This course is the culmination of the steps in the research process that includes emphasis on nursing science as a foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. The content and organization of this course reflects the last two chapters of the master’s thesis, the integration of the thesis chapters and dissemination of findings. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 600 - Independent Study in Graduate Nursing.
Consent of Program Director. Open only to graduate Nursing students. (1-4).
Under guidance and with approval of a faculty member, student develops behavioral objectives appropriate to a topic of study and a plan of action to achieve objectives. May include clinical experience and/or directed reading, study or research. May not be used as a substitute for required courses. May be reelected to a total of 4 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 601 - Biostatistics for Advanced Practice in Health Care.
Admission to DNP program or consent of Program Director. (3).
Advanced statistical techniques including multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression, structural equations modeling, log-linear modeling, factor analysis and discriminant analysis. Students analyze large data sets using PC and mainframe statistical software.
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NUR 602 - Advanced Pathophysiology.
Admission to DNP program or consent of Program Director. (3).
In-depth exploration of physiological alterations associated with various disease processes across the lifespan. Data for the development of clinical decision-making necessary in the diagnosis and management of disease including secondary and tertiary prevention.
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NUR 603 - Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics.
BSN to DNP semester 2, or consent of Program Director. (3).
In-depth exploration of phases of pharmacokinetics, including chemical processes that impact drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Representative drugs of pharmacologic groups, indications for use, drug selection, titration of dosage, key adverse effects, monitoring of therapy, alternate drugs, special concerns in prescribing to children, adolescents and older adults.
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NUR 604 - Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 2. (2).
Advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis for adolescents, adults and elders seen in primary care settings. Focus on diagnostic reasoning and laboratory and diagnostic testing as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive, systematic and organized assessment of clients. Diverse approaches to refinement of assessment techniques, proficiency in conducting history and physical examinations, and sensitivity to cultural and developmental needs.
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NUR 605 - Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 3. (3).
Students apply knowledge and skills learned in NUR 604 to perform comprehensive health assessments of adolescents, adults and elders under the direction of a preceptor in primary care settings. Use of laboratory and diagnostic testing; opportunities for systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth.
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NUR 606 - Epidemiology for Advanced Practice in Health Care.
BSN to DNP semester 6 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director. (2).
Exploration of disease and ill health in social and environmental context through study of patterns of occurrence in human populations. Approaches of epidemiology in estimating the burden of disease and evaluating primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.
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NUR 607 - Informatics.
BSN to DNP semester 7 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director. (2).
The emerging specialty of informatics and use of technology in health care; theoretical development, scope and standards for nursing practice. Current and emergent technologies, actual and potential effects on advanced nursing practice, process of care, and patient outcomes.
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NUR 700 - Research I for Doctor of Nursing Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 2 or MSN to DNP. (2).
Examination of evidence-based nursing practice. Focus on types and levels of research evidence, finding and evaluating research evidence, and integration of research evidence into clinical decision making.
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NUR 701 - Research II for Doctor of Nursing Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 4 or MSN to DNP. (2).
Focus on how to formulate a burning clinical question and use the most relevant and best evidence along with clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and values to make a practice decision or change.
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NUR 702 - Research III for Doctor of Nursing Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 5 or MSN to DNP. (2).
Focus on evaluating the effect of a practice decision or change and dissemination of findings.
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NUR 715 - Theoretical Perspectives in the Discipline of Nursing for Advanced Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 3 or MSN to DNP. (3).
Focus on theories of nursing and theories from other disciplines, including levels of theoretical thinking as a basis for conceptual frameworks for advanced nursing practice.
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NUR 720 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders I - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 4. (3).
Health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being - not merely the absence of disease- explored in relation to individuals, families, community and cultural groups. Theories from physical, behavioral and social sciences relating to health promotion, illness prevention, diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems and issues; evidence-based best practices for health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness for the adolescent, adult and older adult in various community contexts. Special attention to problems endemic to underserved populations with health disparities.
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NUR 721 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders II - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 5. (3).
Further exploration of theories and concepts considered in NUR 720 .
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NUR 723 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 4. (1-3).
Students apply theories and concepts from physical, behavioral, cultural and social science evidence-based best practices in practical settings. Health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management of health, disease, illness and developmental, function and clinical problems of the adolescent, adult and older adult from diverse cultural groups. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth. A total of 6 credits in NUR 723 are required.
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