63 courses with the subject NURS, 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.
NURS 305• Practicum I: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice1
Provision of holistic care for individuals in various health/illness states. Utilization of beginning clinical judgment skills to implement the nursing process in healthcare settings. Corequisites: NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Total fees: $420 ($215 Nursing Central Resource Fee, $110 Malpractice Fee, $65 Criminal Background Check fee, and $30 Clinical Fee).
Provision of holistic care for adults and older adults in various health/illness states. Application of clinical judgment, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication in adult acute care settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration. Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 311, NURS 350, NURS 351. $30 Clinical Fee.
Provision of holistic care for individuals with mental health needs. Application of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication in mental health settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration. Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 331.
NURS 310• Skills I: Health Assessment & Fundamentals of Nursing Practice4
Development of beginning nursing skills to promote health and manage illness, within the context of the nursing process. This course is a laboratory course. Corequisites: NURS 305, NURS 325, NURS 326. Total fees: $1170 ($140 Lab fee, $975 ATI Resource Fee, $55 Online test fee).
Development of nursing skills to promote health and manage illness for adults and older adults, within the context of the nursing process. This course is a laboratory course. Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 306, NURS 350, NURS 351. Total fees: $195 ($140 Lab Fee, $55 Online Testing Fee).
Examination of the physiologic basis for manifestations of altered structure and function. Exploration of differences in physiologic responses to health and illness in diverse populations across the lifespan from a nursing perspective. Corequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 326.
Exploration of the principles of pharmacotherapy to promote health and manage illness from a patient-centered perspective for diverse populations across the lifespan. Corequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325.
Exploration of the nursing care of adults experiencing mental health issues within the context of families and communities. Application of the ethical, legal, and evidence-based practice considerations associated with mental health nursing. Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 307.
Examination of the nursing care related to adults and older adults experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care. Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 306, NURS 311, NURS 351. $915 Nursing ATI Resource Fee (Fall 2026) $1037 Nursing ATI Resource Fee (Spring 2027).
Examination of the nursing care of adults and older adults experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care. This course is a continuation of NURS 350. Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 325, NURS 326. Corequisites: NURS 306, NURS 311, NURS 350.
Applies ethical inquiry and precise language to examine healthcare issues. Analyzes current ethical challenges, patient outcomes, and the nurse’s role while integrating Christian and other faith perspectives. Develops empathy, respect, and insight into diverse ethical opinions in healthcare settings. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 311, NURS 350, NURS 351.
Examination of the nursing care of pediatric patients and families. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 438. $55 Online Testing Fee.
Examination of the nursing care of maternity patients and families. Application of theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practice considerations to holistic nursing care. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 439.
Provision of holistic care for pediatric patients and families. Application of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication to provide care in pediatric settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 433. $40 Nursing Lab Fee.
Provision of holistic care for maternity patients and families. Application of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, and professional communication to provide care in maternity settings. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 437. $30 Clinical Site Placement Fee.
Exploration of population-focused nursing care with an emphasis on diverse and underserved populations. Includes epidemiological consideration. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 446.
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. Prerequisites: NURS 306, NURS 307, NURS 311, NURS 331, NURS 350, NURS 351. Corequisites: NURS 440.
Provision of comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex health needs. Synthesis of clinical judgment skills, liberal arts knowledge, leadership skills, and professional standards to manage care and improve health outcomes. Integration of evidence-based and culturally sensitive care with a Christian worldview consideration. Prerequisites: NURS 405, NURS 433, NURS 437, NURS 438, NURS 439, NURS 440, NURS 446. Corequisites: NURS 450, NURS 460. Total fees: $140 ($110 Malpractice Insurance Fee, $30 Clinical Site Placement Fee).
Application of the leadership role in preparation to enter the professional nursing workforce. Integration of clinical judgment, evidence, leadership and management principles, and professional standards in professional practice. Prerequisites: NURS 405, NURS 433, NURS 437, NURS 438, NURS 439, NURS 440, NURS 446, PSYC 335. Corequisites: NURS 447, NURS 460.
A focus on the transition from the student role to the role of the professional nurse. Synthesis of clinical judgment, leadership skills, evidence, and professional standards to manage care in complex clinical situations. This course is a laboratory course. Prerequisites: NURS 405, NURS 433, NURS 437, NURS 438, NURS 439, NURS 440, NURS 446. Corequisites: NURS 447, NURS 450. Total fees: $195 ($140 Lab Fee, and $55 Online Testing Fee).
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of Nursing. Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
An examination of the theoretical foundations of the discipline of nursing, including nursing theory and selected borrowed theories within the contexts of nursing leadership and Christian perspectives. Analysis of nursing theory includes historical perspectives, theory development, application to practice and leadership, and evaluation of grand, middle range, and practice theories.
Analysis of both historical perspectives and current societal influences with consideration of how each have impacted the development of nurse-midwifery and the midwifery profession.
Use of comprehensive and systematic health history to identify patient health status and health promotion needs. Demonstration of the ability to conduct a systematic physical examination with a caring presence and in a proficient manner. Use of evidence based standards to develop relevant diagnoses and plans of care across the lifespan. Exxat Clinical Tracking System Fee: $193.
Application of the principles of pharmacotherapy to promote health and manage illness from a client-centered perspective for diverse populations across the lifespan. Consideration of both ethical and legal implications in relation to the process of drug use from development through distribution and administration. Inclusion of evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. Prerequisites: NURS 620, NURS 673.
NURS 614• Sexual and Reproductive Health for Advanced Practice Nurses4
Integration of theory and evidence related to sexual and reproductive healthcare for holistic management and support of health throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 620 (may be taken concurrently with program director permission), NURS 673.
Management of antepartal care using evidence-based practice guidelines as well as laboratory and diagnostic studies. Determination of health promotion needs and plan of care including deviations from normal during pregnancy. Consideration of the impact of personal and professional ethics and beliefs while providing advanced practice nursing care. Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 620, NURS 626, NURS 673.
Integration of theory and evidence related to the provision of care by nurse-midwives for healthy newborns. Prerequisites: NURS 602, NURS 620, NURS 673.
NURS 620• Reproductive Physiology for Advanced Practice Nurses3
Analysis of reproductive physiology in humans that serves as the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and holistic management for advanced practice nurses.
Examination of trends, issues, and forces impacting nursing education and higher education. Consideration of the teaching, scholarship, and service components of the academic nurse educator role. Discussion of theoretical frameworks and evidence that inform leadership roles needed to shape and implement change in nursing education and the academic community. Prerequisites: NURS 600, NURS 655, NURS 660.
NURS 622• Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses3
Concepts of person-centered primary care from adolescence through the lifespan. Use of evidence-based resources to detect and prevent common health problems, and to compare management options from a holistic perspective within the context of family and community. Incorporation of inclusiveness and respect of diverse backgrounds, identities, and patient’s personal beliefs.
Analysis of the research process, including critical appraisal of literature, to address advanced practice nursing questions. Application of an evidence-based model to issues in advanced practice nursing. Consideration of the role of ethical principles and Christian faith perspectives as they relate to theoretical perspectives, research methods, and evidence dissemination strategies.
Nursing research process and methodologies, with an emphasis on critical appraisal of evidence for improving nursing practice. Reflection on personal leadership capacities and the design of a specific plan for capacity increase. Application of leadership skills needed to coordinate care and plan for practice change to improve healthcare outcomes. Special Notes: Includes 250 Practicum hours.
The examination of the healthcare policy process at the organizational and governmental levels. Students analyze sociocultural, ethical, economic, political, and historical factors that influence healthcare policy and propose policy strategies to improve the health status of populations.
Acquire the ability to create effective learning environments within nursing education. Application of current educational theories and pedagogies, best practices, and a knowledge of learning styles associated with diverse learner populations to support and enhance learning. Investigate instructional techniques, information technologies, and competencies used across nursing education environments. Background check fee: $30, malpractice insurance fee: $80, verified credentials fee: $25 paid directly to the company when account is opened. Special Notes: This course includes 8 hours of field experience.
An integration of philosophical perspectives, best practices, and professional standards used as the foundation for curricular design, learner assessment, and evaluation. Analysis of assessment and evaluation data to enhance teaching/learning across nursing education environments.
Enhance knowledge and skills of history taking, physical assessment, clinical reasoning, and related teaching/learning strategies in order to prepare for the role of nurse educator. Hybrid course; on campus lab experiences and 32 hours of field experience are required. Placement fee: $40.
Analysis of the physiologic basis for manifestations of altered structure and function from an advanced practice nursing perspective. Consideration of differences in physiologic responses to health and illness in diverse populations across the lifespan. Use of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention to evaluate management of homeostasis disruptions.
Extension course for continued enrollment following the term in which a masters level NURS internship, practicum, clinical or other experiential course was taken, required when there are outstanding hours to be completed.
Integration of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and principles needed to form the basis of a comprehensive and holistic approach to the delivery of nursing care. Application of evidence-based pathopharmacology concepts within the nurse educator role.
NURS 685• Innovations and Information Technologies for Nurse Educators4
Focus on innovative curricular design that promotes achievement of established learning outcomes in varied educational environments and fosters the development of clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Incorporate the use of current and emerging information technologies into nursing practice to enhance care outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS 655, NURS 660. Malpractice insurance fee: $80, placement fee: $40. Special Notes: Course includes 50 hours of field experience.
Extension course for continued enrollment; required when the thesis/project course is incomplete. The extension allows students continued access to university resources. Student must be registered in an extension course at the time the thesis/project is granted final approval and receives a grade. Fee applies. Prerequisites: NURS 793.
Application of the nurse-midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic prenatal, gynecological, and primary care for individuals throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 620, NURS 622, NURS 673. EXXAT Usage fee ($127) and a course fee of $230.
Applies the midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic care during labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Applies the midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic care to the healthy newborn. Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 611, NURS 620, NURS 673, NURS 715. EXXAT Usage fee ($127).
Understand the political and economic bases of nurse-midwifery practice. Enhance knowledge of professional issues that impact the practicing APN. Prerequisites: NURS 626.
NURS 754• Nurse-Midwifery III: Clinical Integration for Nurse-Midwives7
Integration, application, and reflection upon the midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic care to women across the lifespan and the healthy newborn in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: NURS 719. EXXAT Usage fee ($127) and a course fee of $230.
Application of theoretical perspectives and the research or project management process to the examination of a nursing problem or issue. Requires initial draft of chapters one and two of the master’s project, a project plan, and beginning matrix of literature. Prerequisites: NURS 626. Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis.
Directed study experience under the guidance of a faculty member. Special Notes: This course may be repeated with different learning objectives for credit.
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may be repeated with different learning objectives for credit.
Integration and synthesis of current nursing knowledge and teaching/learning theory to function effectively within an educational context. Evaluation of personal effectiveness in the educator role. Demonstration of the integration of knowledge of theories, research, ethical and Christian perspectives, global realities, policy-making issues, higher education, and information technologies. Prerequisites: NURS 600, NURS 655, NURS 660, NURS 685. Special Notes: This course includes an 110 hour internship.
Application of key components of the research process with a focus on critical review of the literature exploring nurse-midwifery problems defined in collaboration with clinical partners. Course is taught as a seminar. Prerequisites: NURS 673, NURS 620.
NURS 805• Evidence Appraisal and Translation Science3
Skills for critically appraising existing evidence as a basis for improved healthcare practice in light of effectiveness, ethical principles, and Christian perspectives. Examination of methods to measure outcomes and to translate and implement evidence. Overview of designing guidelines that improve healthcare practice and outcomes. Introduction to the process of dissemination. Prerequisites: NURS 850. Corequisites: NURS887.
Examination of healthcare policy process at the institutional, local, state, regional, federal, and international levels. Preparation to design, influence, implement, and advocate for health care policies to strengthen the nursing profession and to improve the health status of populations. Prerequisites: NURS890.
Utilization of healthcare economics and finance to examine complex strategic and operational decisions related to improving health outcomes within systems of care. Analyze basic economics and financial concepts to formulate healthcare strategies as applicable to the healthcare industry.
Utilization of epidemiology to promote leadership in clinical prevention and population health. Analysis of the impact policies, socioeconomic status, and the environment have on diverse populations within the framework of healthcare access, quality of care, and cultural sensitivity. Clinical Verification Fee: $100. Special Notes: This course includes 25 practicum hours.
NURS 825• Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration4
Examination of critical topics related to leadership principles and organizational systems; including improving clinical practice management, patient safety, interprofessional collaboration, and health outcomes. Designed to facilitate the development of the skills needed to coordinate care and lead practice change and reduce healthcare disparities. Intensive/Lab Fee: $100 Special Notes: This course includes 50 practicum hours.
Examination of information management and technology systems to promote safe, quality, and cost-effective healthcare. Development of knowledge and technical skills related to the fields of informatics and healthcare innovations. Explore standards, clinical decision support systems, data management systems, big data, and patient care technologies. Special Notes: This course includes 25 practicum hours.
NURS 850• Application of Biostatistics for Healthcare2
Biostatistical skills for critical appraisal of literature, including factors that contribute to validity, reliability, and generalizability of research. Interpretation of statistical output from scientific data sets using biostatistical skills. Appraisal of the rigor and appropriateness of biostatistical methods used in relation to the findings in selected research studies.
