51 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 200CNA Elective3
This course will cover a broad range of topics, ranging from how to bathe a patient, to positioning a patient properly. You will learn about abuse and neglect, how to feed and dress a patient, proper body mechanics for lifting and turning patients. Also, topics such as recognizing depression, dealing with dementia, infection control issues, and catheter care. Classroom time is 59 hours that is lecture and theoretical content. The lab portion is 16 hours. This is where you will be mastering all the skills you were taught during your lecture/theory portion of the course training and preparing for your state licensing examination. Upon completion of this class, the student will be eligible to complete the State Nursing Assistant Registry knowledge and skills exam. Grade only. Offered each semester as needed.
Admission to the Nursing program. Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
NURS 305 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application I , NURS 310 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I , and NURS 320 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology .
NURS 301Health and Medicine: An International Perspective4
Meets GOAL 8. This course is an interdisciplinary travel program designed to expose students to medicine and health in a society outside of the United States. Students will engage in different learning opportunities including peer group presentations, lectures/discussions from specialists in their field, placement in clinical sites to interact with peers and mentors from the United Kingdom, and hands-on learning experiences in various settings. This course will meet multiple times during the spring semester prior to the travel portion of the course.
Open to HERS and undergraduate nursing majors. Other majors accepted with instructor approval. Grade only. Offered as part of travel study program. Course Registration
NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment , NURS 343 - Professional Practice I , NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice , NURS 360 - Pharmacology , NURS 366 - Pathophysiology , and admittance to the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program. Grade only. Offered every third semester. Course Registration
NURS 305Nursing Competency Skills and Application I3
This course is the 30-hour practicum experience offered during May term to the undergraduate nursing student who has been accepted into the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program. This practicum experience provides the student an opportunity to participate as a patient-centered leader in a variety of interdisciplinary activities that enhance patient care and safety. By participating in this experience, the student will gain a broader perspective related to the nurse’s role throughout a patient’s care transition. In addition, the student will participate in transitional care planning and learn about interdisciplinary collaboration and the communication process that promotes continuous safe and effective patient care.
Admittance to WSU Nursing Program and acceptance in to the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program. Grade only. Offered summer session.
NURS 309Communication Strategies: Promoting Safe Transitions in Care1
This course provides an introduction to interdisciplinary communication strategies that enhance effective decision making and safe patient care. The student will gain a deeper understanding of the specific provisions identified in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the Nurse Practice Standards that directly influence safety and communication throughout a patient’s transitions in care.
Admission to the Nursing program. Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
NURS 300 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success I , NURS 305 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application I , and NURS 320 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology .
NURS 312Best Practice Strategies that Promote Patient-Centered Care1
This course examines the nurse’s role in identifying and initiating strategies that promote patient-centered care based on best practice principles.
admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program Generic Option and selected into the Biel Leader Fellowship Program.
Corequisite
core undergraduate Baccalaureate Generic Nursing Program theory and clinical courses. Grade only. Offered alternate years. Course Registration
NURS 316Holistic Approaches to Child and Family Welfare, Social Justice, Healthcare, and Education in the Caribbean3
Meets GOAL 8. This 3-credit faculty-led study away program will use a trans-cultural approach to learn about child welfare systems, with an emphasis on human rights, social justice and health systems in a Caribbean country. Trans-cultural understanding studies the values, beliefs and practices of groups of similar or different cultures. This international course will focus on health care delivery and educational systems and the factors that influence the effectiveness of those systems. Students will have the opportunity to work in interprofessional teams to visit various types of healthcare, educational and human service institutions; provide health teaching; and perform service work. There will be an emphasis on resiliency and protective factors within individuals, families, and communities. In addition, the students will explore the role of history, economics, politics, religion, culture and social conditions as they frame contemporary issues surrounding health and education. Grade or P/NC. Offered as part of travel study program. Course Registration
Admission to the Nursing program. Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
NURS 300 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success I , NURS 305 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application I , and NURS 310 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I .
NURS 341Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment4
theory/2 credits lab) Develops the skills and assessments necessary for nursing care of individuals and families in professional nursing practice.
Admission to the Baccalaureate Program Generic Option. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 343Professional Practice I5
theory/2 credits practicum) Provides an introduction to the profession of nursing in the context of foundational concepts important to medical-surgical nursing. Focus is on developing knowledge, beginning clinical judgment skills, beginning communication skills, and the application of therapeutic interventions for diverse adult patients and their families in acute care settings.
Admission to the Baccalaureate program generic option. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 344Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice2
Explores professional values, ethics, standards and leadership development of nurses. After successful completion of this course, students will articulate their professional nursing philosophy.
Admission to the Nursing program, NURS 305 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application I , and NURS 310 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
◆ NURS 340 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success II , NURS 350 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II , NURS 365 - Nursing Care of Maternal and Infant Patients , and NURS 370 - Nursing Care for Mental Health .
Admission to the Nursing program, NURS 305 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application I and NURS 310 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
◆ NURS 340 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success II , NURS 345 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application II , NURS 365 - Nursing Care of Maternal and Infant Patients , and NURS 370 - Nursing Care for Mental Health .
NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment , NURS 343 - Professional Practice I , NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice , NURS 360 - Pharmacology , and NURS 366 - Pathophysiology . Pre/
Corequisite
△ NURS 352 - Caring for the Older Adult , ◆ NURS 354 - Leadership in Research and Evidence-Based Practice , and NURS 358 - Psychosocial Adaptation . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 358Psychosocial Adaptation2
Explores the interaction of psychological, social, and cultural factors in how individuals respond to life events such as illness, loss, and grief. Lecture course.
Admission to Generic Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 360Pharmacology2
Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. Nursing students will incorporate various systems of measurement, conversion between systems, and calculation of drug dosage and rates.
Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 361Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors1
Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs.
Admission to the Nursing program and NURS 310 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
◆ NURS 340 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success II , NURS 345 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application II , NURS 350 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II , and NURS 370 - Nursing Care for Mental Health .
NURS 366Pathophysiology3
Focuses on the systematic study of the functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs altered by disease and/or injury and the effects that these changes have on the total body function. Pathophysiology will also focus on the mechanisms of the underlying disease thereby providing the background for preventive as well as therapeutic health care measures and practices. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the various organ systems of the body is an essential foundation for this course.
Admission to the Nursing program and NURS 310 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
◆ NURS 340 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success II , NURS 345 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application II , NURS 350 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II , and NURS 365 - Nursing Care of Maternal and Infant Patients .
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I or BIOL 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II , and instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually (usually summer session). Course Registration
NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester). Course Registration
NURS 404Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms3
Molecular, genetic and immune mechanisms will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment, risk reduction, disease prevention and disease management by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among mechanisms will be emphasized. Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester). Course Registration
Admission to the Nursing program, NURS 345 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application II and NURS 350 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
△ NURS 400 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success III , NURS 410 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III , NURS 420 - Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients , and NURS 425 - Nursing Care for Population Health .
Admission to the Nursing program, NURS 345 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application II and NURS 350 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
△ NURS 400 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success III , NURS 405 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application III , NURS 420 - Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients , and NURS 425 - Nursing Care for Population Health .
NURS 415Concepts in Professional Nursing4
(Baccalaureate Completion Program) This course is an introduction to the foundational principles and concepts that form the basis of baccalaureate nursing practice. The course emphasizes the integration of nursing theory into practice to promote an understanding of the evolving roles of nurses within healthcare systems.
Admission to the Nursing program and NURS 350 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
△ NURS 400 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success III , NURS 405 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application III , NURS 410 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III , and NURS 425 - Nursing Care for Population Health .
NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment , NURS 343 - Professional Practice I , NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice , NURS 360 - Pharmacology , and NURS 366 - Pathophysiology . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment , NURS 343 - Professional Practice I , NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice , NURS 360 - Pharmacology , and NURS 366 - Pathophysiology . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
Admission to the Nursing program and ◆ NURS 340 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success II . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
△ NURS 400 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success III , NURS 405 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application III , NURS 410 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III , and NURS 420 - Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients .
NURS 427Clinical Prevention and Population Health II2
△ NURS 426 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health I . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 435Holistic Assessment4
theory) (Baccalaureate RN Completion) Students will incorporate assessment findings, the social determinants of health, and cultural awareness to provide care for individuals across the lifespan. Students will build on their current nursing knowledge and physical exam assessment skills through the collection, processing, and interpretation of subjective and objective client data to promote optimal health outcomes. Holistic approaches to care will be integrated throughout the course. Students will also integrate strategies to improve their own health and wellness.
admission to the RN-BS Completion Program or accepted under special status. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
NURS 441Nursing Success IV3
Students will be provided with the essential knowledge and nursing strategies needed for successful preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. Students will evaluate critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and test-taking skills. The course provides a comprehensive review of key nursing concepts and competencies across all major content areas of the NCLEX.
Admission to the Nursing program and △ NURS 400 - Professional Nursing and Nursing Success III . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
△ NURS 440 - Professional Nursing IV , NURS 450 - Medical/Surgical Nursing IV , and ◎ NURS 470 - Capstone: Immersion in Nursing Practice .
△ NURS 352 - Caring for the Older Adult , NURS 353 - Professional Practice II , ◆ NURS 354 - Leadership in Research and Evidence-Based Practice , & NURS 358 - Psychosocial Adaptation . Pre/
Corequisite
NURS 421 - Nursing of Childbearing Families and NURS 422 - Nursing of Childrearing Families . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 444Leadership in Contemporary Health Care Settings3
NURS 421 - Nursing of Childbearing Families , NURS 422 - Nursing of Childrearing Families , △ NURS 426 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health I , NURS 443 - Professional Practice III , and NURS 446 - High Acuity/Progressive Care . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
Admission to the Nursing program, NURS 405 - Nursing Competency Skills and Application III and NURS 410 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III . Grade only. Offered each semester on Winona and Rochester campuses.
Corequisite
△ NURS 440 - Professional Nursing IV , NURS 441 - Nursing Success IV , and ◎ NURS 470 - Capstone: Immersion in Nursing Practice .
NURS 443 - Professional Practice III and △ NURS 426 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health I . Pre/
Corequisite
NURS 427 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health II and NURS 458 - Complex Mental Health Care . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
NURS 455Issues and Trends in Managing Chronic Conditions4
(Baccalaureate RN Completion) This course explores the evolving landscape of chronic illness management, focusing on current health policies, epidemiological trends, and social determinants of health. Students examine the impact of lifestyle changes, technological advancements, and healthcare disparities on the prevalence and treatment of chronic diseases. The experience of individuals living with chronic conditions will be explored. The course encourages analysis of system level initiatives and their effectiveness in addressing chronic disease prevention and management. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to advocate for systemic changes and improve health outcomes in diverse populations affected by chronic conditions.
NURS 353 - Professional Practice II , NURS 358 - Psychosocial Adaptation . Grade only. Offered annually. Course Registration
NURS 460Cooperative Education in Nursing3
(Elective) Students receive a planned and supervised clinical experience with a nurse preceptor, integrating formal classroom and clinical study in nursing. This course facilitates a student’s career pathway by emphasizing clinical practice interests.
Completion of second semester nursing major clinical lab courses or instructor permission. P/NC only. Offered annually (usually summer session). Course Registration
NURS 465Population-Based Health Care II4
theory/1 credit practicum) (Baccalaureate RN Completion) This course is designed to build on and promote students’ experiences in population-focused practice in community/public health nursing. Population health issues at the local, national, and global levels will be explored to identify interventions to promote optimal health and well-being. Local, state and national health policies, political and economic influences will be part of the analysis of community issues and activities. An interdisciplinary, collaborative approach is taken in community assessment, decision-making, planning, implementation and evaluation throughout community health nursing practice. Course clinical components focus on assessment and health education/promotion that empower individuals/communities to improve overall health outcomes.
admission to the RN-BS Completion Program & △ NURS 475 - Population-Based Health Care I . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
NURS 485Health and Illness: Through the Eyes of a Child2
The role of the humanities in nursing education is to encourage the exploration of identities, attitudes, values, and behaviors in students and by presenting the lives and perceptions of others in ways that allow a personal identification with others, cognitive and affective change occurs (Pohek, 1968). The general purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of Health and Illness through the eyes of a child. The course includes a variety of physical, psychological, and social autobiographical accounts of health care. The course introduces the stages of child development related to health, illness and trauma and how individual children may be impacted. The concepts of physical, psychological, and social awareness of a child is central to the course with the emphasis on the sub concepts of health, illness, and trauma.
Instructor permission. Written objectives and evaluation required. P/NC only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
NURS 493The Patient’s Voice: Experiences of Illness2
(Elective) This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary autobiographical accounts of illness, both physical and psychiatric. The content can be applied to the practice of nursing.
Sophomore standing or instructor permission. P/NC only. Offered occasionally. Course Registration
NURS 494Contemporary Film: Understanding the Patient’s Experience2
(Elective) This course draws upon contemporary film to illuminate the personal experiences of patients with physiological and/or psychiatric illness. Experiences of patients of all ages are considered in the context of their family, society, and the health care system. The content assists the student to develop appreciation for the patient’s voice, and a richer understanding of the concept of caring and the restorative power of compassion.
