21 courses with the subject NUR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NUR 202• Nursing Skills I: Health Assessment2
Introduction to assessment of the physical, cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual parameters in individuals and family health within the context of the nursing process. Prerequisites: Admission into the nursing program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in BIO 350 and NUR 302 is required. Offered: Spring.
Exploration of the principles of pharmacology to promote health and manage illness from a patient-centered perspective for diverse populations across the lifespan. Emphasis on concepts of safe use and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents. Consideration of ethical, legal, and cultural implications of pharmacology. Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in BIO 350 and NUR 202. Offered: Spring.
Development of beginning nursing skills related to caring for clients of various health/illness states. Emphasis on the nursing process, medication administration, communication, and evidence-based skills linked with theoretical content in concurrent courses. Prerequisites: BIO 350; NUR 202; NUR 302. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 313 and NUR 315 is required. Offered: Fall.
Development of beginning nursing skills related to caring for clients of various health/illness states. Emphasis on intravenous medication administration and evidence-based skills linked with theoretical content in concurrent nursing courses. Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324 is required. Offered: Spring.
Analysis of nursing care relating to individuals experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Evidence, including clinical knowledge is used as a framework for developing nursing diagnosis, interventions, and expected outcomes. Prerequisites: BIO 350; NUR 202; NUR 302. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 311 and NUR 315 is required. Offered: Fall.
Analysis of nursing care relating to individuals experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Evidence, including clinical knowledge is used as a framework for developing nursing diagnoses, interventions, and expected outcomes. This course is a continuation of NUR 313. Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 312; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324 is required. Offered: Spring.
A focus on the care of individuals in various health/illness states. Students implement the nursing process in various healthcare settings, fulfilling nursing roles with a focus on clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: BIO 350; NUR 202; NUR 302. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 311 and NUR 313 is required. Offered: Fall.
Overview of chronic health issues throughout the lifespan in the context of families and communities with an emphasis on mental health issues. Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 322; NUR 324 is required. Offered: Spring.
NUR 322• Practicum II: Medical Surgical Nursing II3
A focus on the care of individuals in acute and chronic health/illness states. Students implement the nursing process in simulated and inpatient medical-surgical health care settings, fulfilling nursing roles with a focus on clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 324 is required. Offered: Spring.
NUR 324• Practicum III: Mental Health and Community Based Nursing2
A focus on the care of individuals in acute and chronic health/illness states. Students implement the nursing process in mental health and community settings, fulfilling nursing roles with a focus on clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322 is required. Offered: Spring.
Development of nursing skills used in specialty areas of nursing with a focus on children and families. Enhancement of nursing informatics skills in order to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 413; NUR 417Z, NUR 419; NUR 425G is required. Offered: Fall.
Practice and demonstrate competency in complex clinical situations. Includes consideration of the scope of nursing practice in the integration of technology, skills, resource allocation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delegation and supervision of nursing personnel. Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425G. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 416, NUR 426; NUR 496 is required. Offered: Spring.
NUR 413• Practicum IV: Pediatric and Maternity Nursing2
A focus on the nursing care of pediatric and maternity patients and families. Students use clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to provide holistic nursing care in simulated, pediatric, and maternity health care settings. Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 411; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425G is required. Offered: Fall.
An emphasis on baccalaureate nursing role synthesis. Students use clinical judgment, data and technology, evidence-based findings, and principles of leadership to manage complex patient problems and improve client health outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425G. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 412; NUR 426; NUR 496 is required. Offered: Spring.
Provision of population-based nursing care with an emphasis on diverse and underserved populations. Application of public health competencies and theories in population-based settings. Focus on advocacy and collaborator roles within the context of service-learning. Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 419; NUR 425G is required. Offered: Fall.
Nursing care of pediatric and maternity patients and families. Application of theoretical frameworks and practice considerations to holistic nursing care. Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 425G is required. Offered: Fall.
Exploration of population-focused nursing care with an emphasis on culturally diverse and underserved populations. Includes epidemiological consideration. Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324; [GES 130; GES 160 or GES 149]; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course or World Cultures (U) course. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419 is required. Offered: Fall. Special Notes: This course includes 1 credit of service learning.
Application of the leadership role in preparation to enter the professional nursing workforce. Integration of clinical judgment skills and leadership, management, professional ethics, and Christian worldview frameworks. Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425G. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 412; NUR 416; NUR 496 is required. Offered: Spring.
Development of advanced care planning facilitation skills in the context of faith, cultural, healthcare system, and societal perspectives. A First Steps ACP Facilitator Certificate is available for students who successfully complete ACP Facilitator requirements. Prerequisites: Senior standing in nursing, social work or social work: justice-informed graduate studies pathway or consent of instructor. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: This course carries cross-credit in social work.
Clinical-based learning opportunities meant to encourage application of theory and research-based knowledge in clinical practice. Engagement in experiences to enhance the development of the professional nursing role. Prerequisites: Completed junior year of nursing program and acceptance into an approved clinical internship program. Offered: January, Summer. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis.
Transition from the student role to the professional nurse role. Synthesizes nursing clinical concepts essential for nursing graduates to provide safe, quality care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. Promotion of clinical judgment development and utilization of NCLEX-RN resources to prepare for NCLEX-RN. Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425G. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in NUR 412; NUR 416; NUR 426 is required. Offered: Spring.
