Nursing

Programs

Courses

NTR 2120: Principles of Nutrition

Program
Credits 3

Principles of normal nutrition and the interrelatedness of economics, culture and health.

Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Effective Term
199520

NUR 1102: Intro to Prof Nursing

Program
Credits 2

Core curricular concepts including professional values, evidence-based practice, patient centered care, clinical reasoning, therapeutic communication, patient safety and dignity, and scholarly analytical skills are addressed. Examines historical, current and future factors that affect professional nursing.

Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 1104: Intro to Prof Nursing Practice

Program
Credits 2

Examines professional nursing in the context of health care from national and global perspectives. Relationship of core curricular concepts to person-centered care is explored. Impact of healthcare planning, financing and delivery on nursing and global health is discussed.

Prerequisites

NUR 1102 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 1105: Soc Justice&Hlth Eqty Prof Nsg

Program
Credits 3

Exploring how social justice issues affect nursing, patients, and society is integral to developing the nursing profession. Students will examine how differences such as class, gender, and ability contribute to inequalities in healthcare and society.

Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
202430

NUR 2108: Human Pathophysiology

Program
Credits 3

The basic mechanisms of the pathogenesis of human disease from the molecular, histologic, and systemic perspectives. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiologic conditions commonly encountered in the clinical setting. The influence of age, gender, etiologic agents, genetics, culture, stress, environment, and human behavior on prevention of disease, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance are examined. Current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the clinical setting are discussed.

Prerequisites

BIO 1205 and BIO 1206

Prerequisite Courses
Last Offered
Summer 2025, Spring 2025
Effective Term
202420

NUR 2200: Healthy Lifestyles & Human Val

Program
Credits 3

Exploration of real life issues of college students, with emphasis on personal decision making and values clarification. Substance use/abuse, sexuality, depression, STD/AIDS, stress management.

Last Offered
Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023
Effective Term
199620

NUR 2204: Health Assessment

Program
Credits 2

Health assessment of individuals across the life span, emphasizing the healthy adult. Health history and physical examination are discussed addressing evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, genetics, genomics, culture, spirituality, ability, disability, sexuality, human development, health teaching, therapeutic communication, safety, and professional values.

Prerequisites

NUR 1104 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 2205

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 2205: Practicum in Health Assessment

Program
Credits 1

In the laboratory setting students apply techniques of health assessment, including gathering health history, assessing body systems, documenting findings, and providing health teaching while incorporating concern for safety, privacy, equity, and dignity within the context of professionalism and person-centered care.

Prerequisites

NUR 1104 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 2204

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 2206: Essentials of Nursing Practice

Program
Credits 2

Best practices in professional nursing applied to fundamental patient care skills, including safety, hygiene, activity, nutrition, elimination, sleep, oxygenation, medication administration, and health education are discussed. Using health assessment and clinical reasoning, nursing interventions to meet health care needs of individuals are addressed.

Prerequisites

NUR 2204 :Y and NUR 2205 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 2207: Practicum in Essen of Nsg Prac

Program
Credits 3

Application of evidence-based fundamental nursing and patient care skills in a variety of settings. Implement nursing interventions to meet basic health needs of individuals in clinical settings.

Prerequisites

NUR 2204 :Y and NUR 2205 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 2206

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023
Effective Term
202520

NUR 2208: Practicum in Essen of Nsg Prac

Program
Credits 3

Application of evidence-based fundamental nursing and patient care skills in a variety of settings. Implement nursing interventions to meet basic health needs of individuals in clinical settings.

Prerequisites

NUR 2204 :Y and NUR 2205 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 2206

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Effective Term
202420

NUR 2810: Resrch & Sci Evid in Nsg Prac

Program
Credits 3

Critically examines the use of scientific evidence in nursing practice with emphasis on the use of systematic scholarly inquiry and analytical skills. The process for discovering new scientific evidence across research paradigms and their associated methodologies are examined.

Prerequisites

NUR 2204 :Y and (NUR 2205 :Y or NUR 3007 :Y) and (MAT 1250 :Y or MAT 1230 or STAT 1250 :Y or STAT 1230) and NUR 2206 :Y and NUR 2207 :Y

Corequisites
Last Offered
Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023
Effective Term
201320

NUR 3030: Basic Conc Pharmacology

Program
Credits 3

A classification of pharmacological agents, their actions, dosages, toxicity and interactions related to the physiological variables and life-cycle.

Prerequisites

( (CHM 1131 :D- or CHM 1151 :D-) and (CHM 1134 :D- or CHM 1152 :D-) ) and (BIO 1205 :D- and BIO 1206 :D-)

Last Offered
Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
199520

NUR 3031: Basic Concepts in Pharmacology

Program
Credits 3

Addresses classifications of selected pharmacological agents using the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Emphasis on maximizing therapeutic effects and minimizing adverse effects across the lifespan. Application of the nursing process with an emphasis on ethical and safe medication practices.

Corequisites

NUR 3104, NUR 3105

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
Effective Term
202420

NUR 3104: Nsg Adults & Older Adults l

Program
Credits 5

Nursing theory and clinical care for adults and older adults with chronic and acute conditions, emphasizing ethical, holistic care and continuity across settings. Concepts Concepts are applied through didactic and clinical learning experiences in various healthcare environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 2206 :Y and NUR 2208 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3031

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
Effective Term
202420

NUR 3105: Psychiatric & Mental Hlth Nsg

Program
Credits 5

Nursing care of individuals and families with psychiatric and mental health needs are examined. Theory and application of therapeutic communication, mental health assessment, health promotion, person-centered care, and family engagement will be accomplished through didactic and clinical learning environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 2206 :Y and NUR 2208 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3031

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 1997
Effective Term
202530

NUR 3106: Nsg Care Adul & Older Adul ll

Program
Credits 5

Continuation of NUR 3104. Nursing theory and clinical application of evidenced-based care of adults and older adults experiencing chronic and acute health conditions. Integrates principles of ethical and holistic nursing care. Continuity of care across settings (e.g., acute, chronic, and community) is emphasized. Application of concepts will be accomplished through didactic and clinical learning environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 3104 and NUR 3105 :Y and NUR 3031 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3131

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025
Effective Term
202420

NUR 3107: Nsg Care of Women & Families

Program
Credits 5

Person-centered care of women and families. Topics include women's health, prenatal care, the birth process, postpartum care, mental health and wellness, newborn care, intimate partner violence, and women with disabilities. Application of concepts will be accomplished through didactic and clinical learning environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 3104 :Y and NUR 3105 :Y and NUR 3031 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3131

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Fall 1997, Spring 1997, Fall 1996
Effective Term
202530

NUR 3108: Pathophysiology

Program
Credits 3

Human pathogenesis from the cellular, histologic, and systemic perspectives. Emphasis on pathophysiology that is commonly experienced by the individual and frequently encountered in the clinical setting. The influence of etiologic agents, environment, and human behavior on health maintenance, health restoration, and health promotion.

Prerequisites

BIO 1205 :D- and BIO 1206 :D-

Prerequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
199820

NUR 3114: Nsg Care Adults & Older Adults

Program
Credits 6

Nursing care of adults and older adults with age-related acute and chronic health conditions. Ethical and holistic patient centered care focused on providing continuity of care to meet the needs of the patient and family across care settings.

Prerequisites

NUR 2206 and NUR 3108 :Y and NUR 2207 and NUR 3030 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3115

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
201320

NUR 3115: Prac Nsg Adults & Older Adults

Program
Credits 6

Clinical application of current evidence, therapeutic nursing interventions and principles of teaching-learning for patient centered care of adults and older adults. Continuity of care across care settings, including acute, chronic and community based clinical settings is emphasized.

Prerequisites

NUR 2206 and NUR 3108 :Y and NUR 2207 and NUR 3030 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3114

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
202230

NUR 3118: Nsg Care Women & Childbear Fam

Program
Credits 3

Nursing care of women and childbearing families across the reproductive spectrum. Focuses on well women health and care of the childbearing family in wellness and in at risk situations, with an emphasis on improving the health of the family.

Prerequisites

NUR 3030 :Y and NUR 3108 and NUR 3114 and NUR 3115

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3119, NUR 3122

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
201320

NUR 3119: Prac Nsg Women & Childbear Fam

Program
Credits 3

Clinical application of current evidence, clinical reasoning, nursing judgment and a public health focus when planning, implementing and evaluating patient centered care for women and childbearing families. Clinical practice settings include hospitals, birthing centers, clinics, and other community based sites.

Prerequisites

NUR 3030 :Y and NUR 3108 and NUR 3114 and NUR 3115

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3118, NUR 3122

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
202230

NUR 3120: Psychiatric & Mental Hlth Nsg

Program
Credits 3

Nursing care of individuals and families with psychiatric and mental health problems. Psychiatric nursing concepts from a biological, psychological, sociological, legal, ethical, policy and advocacy context are examined. Concepts of therapeutic communication, mental health recovery, family as resource are addressed.

Prerequisites

NUR 3030 :Y and NUR 3108 and NUR 3114 and NUR 3115

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3121, NUR 3122

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
201320

NUR 3121: Prac Psych & Mental Hlth Nsg

Program
Credits 3

Clinical application of nursing interventions for patients, families and groups experiencing mental health issues in hospital and community settings. Focused on integration of concepts of culture, ethnicity, spirituality, genetics/genomics, family and developmental influences on restoration, maintenance and promotion of health.

Prerequisites

NUR 3030 :Y and NUR 3108 and NUR 3114 and NUR 3115

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3120, NUR 3122

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
202230

NUR 3122: Imper for Global & Pub Health

Program
Credits 3

Provides a foundation for the role of nursing in public health. Examines factors and strategies that influence, promote, and maintain the health of populations locally, nationally, and globally.

Prerequisites

NUR 3104 and NUR 3105 and NUR 3031

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 3131: Applied Pharm in Nsg Prac

Program
Credits 2

An applied study of pharmacological concepts to patients with increasing medical complexity. Addresses classifications of selected pharmacological agents with an emphasis on application of previously integrated concepts of pharmacology, pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology and nursing.

Prerequisites

NUR 3031

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 3106, NUR 3107

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025
Effective Term
202420

NUR 3810: Research & Schol in Nsg Pract

Program
Credits 3

Scholarly activities and analytical skills in examining evidence with application to professional nursing. The process for communication of scholarly findings and scientific evidence will be highlighted including ethical and legal issues related to the development and use of scientific evidence.

Prerequisites

STAT 1250 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Summer 2025
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4031: Safe & Effect Pharm & Par Ther

Program
Credits 2

Analysis and application of the nursing process and pharmacological principles across the lifespan to safely care for individuals, families, and communities. Addresses classifications of selected pharmacological agents with an emphasis on the management of co-morbidities and polypharmacy in various care settings.

Prerequisites

NUR 3131

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4111, NUR 4115

Corequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4104: Nsg Adults w Comp Hlth Prob

Program
Credits 3

Nursing care of acutely ill adults and older adults with complex health problems. Restoration, maintenance and promotion of health for acutely ill adults and older adults and continuity of care within specialized settings and across care settings is emphasized.

Prerequisites

NUR 3118 and NUR 3119 and NUR 3120 and NUR 3121 and NUR 3122

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4105

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4105: Prac Adults w Comp Hlth Prob

Program
Credits 3

Clinical application of clinical decision making skills, clinical reasoning and nursing judgment in caring for adults and older adults with complex health problems. Focus is on provision of evidence based, patient centered care, patient safety, dignity and interprofessional collaboration.

Prerequisites

NUR 3118 and NUR 3119 and NUR 3120 and NUR 3121 and NUR 3122

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4104

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
202230

NUR 4108: Nsg Care Child & Adol

Program
Credits 3

Nursing care of children, adolescents and families in community based and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on family, social, cultural, religious and developmental factors on health promotion for well, acutely ill and chronically ill children and adolescents.

Prerequisites

NUR 3118 and NUR 3119 and NUR 3120 and NUR 3121 and NUR 3122

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4109

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4109: Prac Nsg Care Child & Adol

Program
Credits 3

Clinical Application of clinical decision making, clinical reasoning and nursing judgment in caring for children, adolescents and families in acute care and community based settings. Focus is on providing evidence based, patient centered care to maintain, restore and promote health.

Prerequisites

NUR 3118 and NUR 3119 and NUR 3120 and NUR 3121 and NUR 3122

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4108

Corequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
202230

NUR 4111: Nsg Adults w Comp Hlth Prob

Program
Credits 5

Nursing theory and clinical application of evidenced-based care of acutely ill adults and older adults with complex health problems. Focus is on the provision of evidence-based, safe person-centered care, dignity, and interprofessional collaboration. Application of concepts will be accomplished through didactic and clinical learning environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 3106 and NUR 3107 and NUR 3131

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4031

Corequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4112: Health Prom & Home Health

Program
Credits 3

Nursing care for individuals, families, communities and populations. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating population based interventions to promote health. Consideration is given to populations experiencing chronic health problems being cared for in the home and community.

Prerequisites

NUR 4104 and NUR 4105 and NUR 4108 and NUR 4109 and NUR 2810 and NUR 3122 and NUR 4113 :Y

Corequisites
Last Offered
Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4113: Prac Health Prom & Home Health

Program
Credits 5

Clinical application of evidence based nursing care in community based settings that provide home care or ambulatory care for individuals, families, communities, and populations of all ages. Application of health promotion strategies for populations to maintain or improve health.

Prerequisites

NUR 4104 and NUR 4105 and NUR 4108 and NUR 4109 and NUR 4112 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites
Last Offered
Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
202230

NUR 4114: Nursing and Health Policy

Program
Credits 2

Impact of health policy, health care financing and economics, legislative and regulatory authority on nursing practice and the health care delivery system. Societal and professional issues influencing nursing practice and the nurse as an active participant in policy are examined.

Prerequisites

NUR 3118 :Y and NUR 3119 :Y and NUR 3120 :Y and NUR 3121 :Y and NUR 3122 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Last Offered
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4115: Nursing Care of Child & Adul

Program
Credits 5

Care of children and adolescents in community-based and acute care settings. Emphasizes family, social, cultural, religious, and developmental influences on well, acutely ill, and chronically ill children and adolescents. Application of concepts will be accomplished through didactic and clinical learning environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 3106 and NUR 3107 and NUR 3131

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites

NUR 4031

Corequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4116: Leadership & Management

Program
Credits 2

Principles of leadership, management and organizational processes in nursing practice and in health care systems. Nursing's responsibility for quality, patient safety, professional values, accountability, and interprofessional collaboration is emphasized.

Prerequisites

NUR 4104 :Y and NUR 4105 :Y and NUR 4108 :Y and NUR 4109 :Y and NUR 4114 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisites
Last Offered
Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4117: Fld Work Leadership & Mgmt

Program
Credits 3

Clinical application of principles of leadership and management and organizational processes in nursing practice. Field work experiences may include acute care, long-term care, home health, and community based settings.

Prerequisites

NUR 4104 and NUR 4105 and NUR 4108 and NUR 4109 and NUR 4114 :Y and NUR 4116 :Y

Corequisites
Last Offered
Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
202230

NUR 4118: Cult Infl on Hlth Blf & Prac

Program
Credits 3

Cultural influences on health beliefs and practices are examined. Implications for providing culturally sensitive nursing care to diverse individuals, groups and communities are addressed.

Last Offered
Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4119: Nsg Leadership & Health Policy

Program
Credits 3

This course explores the nurse's role as a leader and advocate in health policy, covering professional identity, health care economics, quality and safety initiatives, legislation, and social determinants of health. It also examines key issues impacting practice, education, and scholarship

Prerequisites

NUR 3106 and NUR 3107 and NUR 3131 and NUR 3122

Prerequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4120: Community & Population Health

Program
Credits 7

Nursing care in the community for individuals, families, and populations. Emphasis is placed on the health-illness continuum and community and public health standards of best practice, utilizing the nursing process to promote health, prevent disease, and reduce health disparities. Application of concepts will be accomplished through didactic and clinical learning environments.

Prerequisites

NUR 4111 and NUR 4115 and NUR 3122

Prerequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4121: Knowledge Integ Pro Nsg Pract

Program
Credits 2

Synthesis of core curricular concepts with an exploration of topics related to the transition to professional nursing practice. Emphasis on professional identity development, establishing habits of lifelong learning, obtaining licensure, and success in initial employment

Prerequisites

NUR 4111 and NUR 4115 and NUR 4031 and NUR 4119

Prerequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4122: Trans to Prof Nsg Practice

Program
Credits 3

Integration of previously acquired clinical skills, leadership concepts, therapeutic communication, and clinical judgment in the provision of person-centered, evidence-based care of diverse populations. Precepted experiences will occur in various settings. Focus is the transition of the student into a professional nursing role.

Prerequisites

NUR 4111 and NUR 4115 and NUR 4031 and NUR 4119 :Y

Prerequisite Courses
Effective Term
202420

NUR 4200: Seminars in Selected Topics

Program
Credits 1

Opportunity for focused study of selected topics, such as current issues and trends in nursing and healthcare.

Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024
Effective Term
201320

NUR 4900: Guided Study in Nursing

Program
Credits 1

Study or project development in a special interest area in nursing under faculty guidance. Includes tutorial sessions as necessary. Registration with the permission of the Dean.

Last Offered
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
Effective Term
201820