NUR 3026   Person Centered Care I

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3805
Co-requisite: NUR 3026L,NUR 3095,NUR 3125,NUR 3138

The course will introduce students to evidence-based strategies, the nursing process, and the clinical judgment model for providing person-centered care to adults and older adults with chronic or non-complex acute illnesses. The student will use interprofessional collaboration to apply evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making, integrate safety and quality improvement principles, and identify strategies to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

NUR 3026L   Person Centered Care I Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: NUR 3026,NUR 3095,NUR 3125,NUR 3138

This clinical course will enhance students' clinical skills and competencies by providing practical, person-centered care experiences. Emphasizing safety, quality, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice, students will focus on translating theoretical knowledge into practical application, refining and enhancing their skill application in clinical settings to deliver quality care to adults and older adults with chronic or non-complex acute illnesses.

NUR 3067   Health Assessment and Promotion

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course focuses on the development of competencies in health history interviews, health screenings, and selected physical examination techniques across the lifespan. Students will synthesize knowledge and skills from nursing and related disciplines to perform comprehensive assessments, develop culturally sensitive health promotion strategies, and apply evidence-based literature to nursing practice. Through the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students will enhance their clinical judgment and reasoning while utilizing healthcare technologies to promote quality person centered outcomes.

NUR 3081   Professional Nursing Practice

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This introductory course explores the role of the baccalaureate nurse. Students will identify nursing domains and concepts, formulate a personal definition of nursing, demonstrate an understanding of the role of the professional nurse, examine nursing theories, and apply clinical judgment during the integration of nursing knowledge.

NUR 3095   Introduction to Pharmacology

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: NUR 3026,NUR 3026L,NUR 3125,NUR 3138

This course introduces the pharmacologic principles essential for nursing practice. The students will develop foundational knowledge in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the pharmacotherapeutics of drug therapy. The student will examine the nurse’s role in preventing medication errors and ensuring patient safety during drug administration.

NUR 3125   Pathophysiology for Nurses

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: NUR 3026,NUR 3026L,NUR 3095,NUR 3138

This course examines the normal body functioning and the physiological changes that occur as a result of disease. Students will explore the body’s ability to adapt to these changes and comprehend the mechanisms underlying diseases. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts for disease processes and application to individual care.

NUR 3138C   Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: NUR 3026,NUR 3026L,NUR 3095,NUR 3125

This course introduces students to health assessment as a systematic process with emphasis on therapeutic communication skills and assessment of health across the lifespan. The students will learn to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and use general and specialized assessment skills and findings as a basis for applying clinical judgement.

NUR 3145   Pharmacology

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course focuses on the principles and concepts of pharmacology, with an emphasis on current treatment strategies for specific diseases and associated nursing practices. Students will apply pharmacological principles, explore drug classifications, and enhance their nursing practice through pharmacological research and information technologies.

NUR 3215   Person Centered Care II

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3026/L AND NUR 3095 AND NUR 3125 AND NUR 3138
Co-requisite: NUR 3215L,NUR 3505,NUR 3505L,NUR 3805,NUR 3871

This course builds upon foundational nursing concepts, advancing students' ability to manage health conditions and implement evidence-based interventions across the adult lifespan. Emphasizing the integration of clinical judgment, students will apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. This course explores complex health issues, enabling students to develop a comprehensive understanding of both current and emerging health challenges in adult care.

NUR 3215L   Person Centered Care II Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3026/L AND NUR 3095 AND NUR 3125 AND NUR 3138
Co-requisite: NUR 3215,NUR 3505,NUR 3505L,NUR 3805,NUR 3871

This clinical course offers students practical experiences with adult health patients presenting with a variety of health conditions. Through clinical encounters, students will enhance their clinical judgment by integrating clinical reasoning and decision making, quality and safety initiatives, and evidence-based practices into comprehensive client care.

NUR 3505   Mental Health Nursing

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3026/L AND NUR 3095 AND NUR 3125 AND NUR 3138
Co-requisite: NUR 3215,NUR 3215L,NUR 3505L,NUR 3805,NUR 3871

The course will develop students' competencies in examining the constructs of mental health and mental illness, focusing on restoring and maintaining the well-being of individuals with acute and chronic mental health issues. Students will utilize evidence-based practice to develop culturally sensitive strategies in caring for diverse groups across the lifespan.

NUR 3505L   Mental Health Nursing Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3026/L AND NUR 3095 AND NUR 3125 AND NUR 3138
Co-requisite: NUR 3215,NUR 3215L,NUR 3505,NUR 3805,NUR 3871

This course provides the mental health clinical component to the Mental Health Nursing course. Students will engage in practical experiences with evidence-based nursing strategies for managing mental health conditions. Students will interact with diverse patient populations, applying therapeutic communication, psychosocial interventions, and culturally sensitive care in mental health settings.

NUR 3805   Professional Nursing Practice

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3026/L AND NUR 3095 AND NUR 3125 AND NUR 3138C
Co-requisite: NUR 3215,NUR 3215L,NUR 3505,NUR 3505L,NUR 3871

This course introduces students to the key concepts and expectations of professional nursing, including an examination of nursing history, theories, the nursing process, clinical judgment model, legal and ethical issues, and healthcare systems. Students will develop critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of the primary roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse.

NUR 3871   Healthcare Informatics

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3026/L AND NUR 3095 AND NUR 3125 AND NUR 3138
Co-requisite: NUR 3215,NUR 3215L,NUR 3505,NUR 3505L,NUR 3805

This course equips students with essential competencies in healthcare informatics, focusing on its application within nursing practice. Students will integrate nursing, computer, and information sciences to enhance their ability to support professional nursing practice. Students will develop core informatics skills and utilize tools that promote patient safety, improve care quality, and foster efficiency in person-centered care.

NUR 3905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Nursing

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

NUR 4125   Pathophysiology

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course examines the pathophysiological processes that occur in the human body. Principles of disease processes will be explored along with nursing interventions to help enhance patient outcomes. Students will apply concepts of anatomy and physiology to understand pathophysiology and develop appropriate nursing strategies.

NUR 4165   Essentials of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: STA 2023

This course equips students to develop systematic approaches to implementing evidence-based nursing practice. By course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to define healthcare problem statements, appraise peer reviewed evidence, determine the strength of evidence, and plan evidence-based practice changes. Meets College-Level Communication Skills Requirement.

NUR 4169   Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3215/L AND NUR 3505/L AND NUR 3805 AND NUR 3871
Co-requisite: NUR 4216,NUR 4216L,NUR 4445,NUR 4445L

This course introduces an evidence-based nursing practice model. Students will develop a problem statement and critically appraise research evidence, evaluating its strength and quality in planning and implementing evidence-based strategies to inform practice changes.

NUR 4216   Person Centered Care III

College of Health, Department of Nursing

4 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3215/L AND NUR 3505/L AND NUR 3805 AND NUR 3871
Co-requisite: NUR 4169,NUR 4216L,NUR 4445,NUR 4445L

This course expands and deepens students' knowledge and clinical judgment skills in delivering person-centered care to diverse populations with increasingly complex medical-surgical conditions. Students will apply evidence-based principles and the clinical judgment model to provide quality patient outcomes.

NUR 4216L   Person Centered Care III Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3215/L AND NUR 3505/L AND NUR 3805 AND NUR 3871
Co-requisite: NUR 4169,NUR 4216,NUR 4445,NUR 4445L

This course offers nursing students clinical experiences focused on delivering person-centered care to diverse populations with complex adult illnesses, including critical care scenarios. Students will apply theoretical concepts, exercise clinical judgment, and prioritize safety in all aspects of patient care. These experiences are designed to equip students with the skills needed to manage the complexities of adult and critical care environments effectively.

NUR 4257   Person Centered Care IV

College of Health, Department of Nursing

4 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 4169 AND NUR 4216/L AND NUR 4445/L
Co-requisite: NUR 4257L,NUR 4615,NUR 4615L,NUR 4827

This final person-centered care course develops students' competencies in synthesizing previous and current knowledge to assess safe, quality nursing care for individuals and families with acute and chronic conditions. Students will apply advanced clinical judgment, evidence-based practices, and management strategies to enhance patient outcomes, while learning to effectively transition to the professional nurse's role.

NUR 4257L   Person Centered Care IV Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

4 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 4169 AND NUR 4216/L AND NUR 4445/L
Co-requisite: NUR 4257,NUR 4615,NUR 4615L,NUR 4827

In this final person-centered care lab course, students will develop and demonstrate competencies in providing safe, competent, and quality nursing care to individuals across the lifespan with illnesses, unstable conditions, or life-threatening situations. Through a preceptor-based clinical experience, students will learn to effectively apply advanced clinical skills and clinical judgment as they assume the professional nurse’s role. Emphasis will be placed on integrating best practices and evidence-based strategies to optimize patient outcomes. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

NUR 4286   Concepts of Quality and Safety in Nursing

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course explores principles and advanced concepts of quality improvement and patient safety in nursing practice. Students will explore healthcare informatics strategies to enhance patient outcomes, reduce healthcare errors, and promote a culture of safety within healthcare settings.

NUR 4445   Person Centered Care of Families

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3215/L AND NUR 3505/L AND NUR 3805 AND NUR 3871
Co-requisite: NUR 4169,NUR 4216,NUR 4216L,NUR 4445L

This course applies evidence-based practices in the care of women, children, and families. It emphasizes the use of the clinical judgment model in diverse settings to foster family-centered care that addresses the unique needs of these populations. Students will enhance their clinical judgment as they learn to provide comprehensive care that supports wellness and addresses illness, integrating screening, teaching, and health counseling within a framework of interdisciplinary collaboration.

NUR 4445L   Person Centered Care of Families Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 3215/L AND NUR 3505/L AND NUR 3805 AND NUR 3871
Co-requisite: NUR 4169,NUR 4216,NUR 4216L,NUR 4445

This clinical component provides practical experience in applying evidence-based practices to the care of women, children, and families. Students will utilize the clinical judgment model in diverse clinical settings to deliver family-centered care, addressing the unique needs of these populations. Through direct patient care, students will enhance their clinical judgment, integrating screening, teaching, and health counseling into practice.

NUR 4615   Person Centered Population Health

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 4169 AND NUR 4216/L AND NUR 4445/L
Co-requisite: NUR 4257,NUR 4257L,NUR 4615L,NUR 4827

This course builds on foundational person-centered care concepts to address the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations in community and non-traditional settings. Students will apply principles of population-focused, person-centered nursing, including emergency preparedness, epidemiology, interprofessional collaboration, health determinants, and health education, to effectively meet the needs of individuals and communities. Meets Multicultural Requirement.

NUR 4615L   Person Centered Population Health Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 4169 AND NUR 4216/L AND NUR 4445/L
Co-requisite: NUR 4257,NUR 4257L,NUR 4615,NUR 4827

This clinical component provides practical experience in delivering population-focused, person-centered nursing care to diverse and vulnerable populations within community and non-traditional settings. Students will apply foundational concepts in real-world scenarios, focusing on emergency preparedness, epidemiology, and interprofessional collaboration. Through direct engagement with individuals and communities, students will develop competencies in addressing health determinants, promoting health literacy and implementing health education strategies to meet the specific needs of populations in varied settings.

NUR 4636   Epidemiology and Population Health Strategies

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course enables students to develop systematic approaches for population-based healthcare. Students will apply principles of population-focused, person-centered nursing, including emergency preparedness, epidemiology, interprofessional collaboration, health determinants, and health education, to effectively meet the needs of individuals and communities. Meets Multicultural Requirement.

NUR 4636L   Patient Centered Population Health Lab

College of Health, Department of Nursing

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 4169 AND NUR 4216/L AND NUR 4445/L
Co-requisite: NUR 4615

Expanding upon current knowledge and experience base, students will participate in a variety of clinical experiences in diverse settings with an emphasis on health maintenance, health promotion, education, and disease prevention.

NUR 4826   Transformational Nursing Leadership

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course focuses on leadership development that is essential for nursing practice. The student will explore personal growth, expand professional knowledge, and practice leadership in diverse contexts. The emphasis is on the development of the nurse as a leader who is proficient in asserting influence in professional and personal leadership growth.

NUR 4827   Leadership in Nursing

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: NUR 4169 AND NUR 4216/L AND NUR 4445/L
Co-requisite: NUR 4257,NUR 4257L,NUR 4615,NUR 4615L

The course will equip students with the competencies needed to examine and apply leadership and management concepts in addressing complex microsystem issues within healthcare organizations. Students will develop advanced communication skills for effective collaboration with interprofessional teams and gain a deep understanding of the interrelationships among various roles within specific theoretical frameworks and models of care. Meets College-Level Communication Skills Requirement.

NUR 4828   Systems Innovation and Change Agents in Healthcare

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course focuses on the pivotal role of nurse leaders as change agents in healthcare quality improvement. Students will cultivate advanced leadership skills that are essential for navigating and influencing complex healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis will be placed on strategic decision making and collaborative approaches to effectively disseminate quality improvement initiatives. Meets College-Level Communication Skills Requirement.

NUR 4895   Evidence-Based Population Health Practice

College of Health, Department of Nursing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This capstone course prepares the student to enhance prior nursing knowledge and skills to promote advancement of clinical nursing practice. The course will focus on the application of evidence-based practice into clinical practice experiences in a community setting. The student will collaborate with practice partners from affected communities to optimize population health outcomes.

NUR 4905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Nursing

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)