22 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.
This course introduces basic concepts, values and nursing skills required for nursing care across the life spans. Nursing fundamental 92 concepts are integrated throughout the course, and emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication skills, evidenced based
This course provides pre-licensure students with the theoretical concepts of health assessment techniques and beginning skills to perform a comprehensive health a physical assessment of patients across the lifespan. Principles of evidence practice, culturally competent care, and the nursing process is emphasized.
This class introduces students to the concepts of pathophysiology and altered states in order to relate normal body functioning to the physical and physiologic changes occurring in disease processes. Topics of study include principles of homeostasis and the immune cardiopulmonary, nervous, gastrointestinal, hematological, musculoskeletal, and endocrine, systems. The student's ability to relate this to the individual's need for care is emphasized. The course allows foundational pathophysiological concepts, including the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic testing, and common treatment modalities, providing a foundation for future study in examining responses to illness.
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This is the first of two courses focusing on providing holistic nursing care for adult patients with alterations in physiologic integrity. Students will learn to provide high quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process to promote optimal well-being. Emphasis will be on promoting clinical reasoning skills, integrating evidence based best practices, and ensuring patient safety.
This course introduces students to basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence-based findings in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research. Students will evaluate nursing research findings for utilization in clinical practice. In addition, students will prepare to participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and analysis of evidence to improve patient outcomes.
This course provides theoretical framework and practical experiences in the provision of evidence based care to individuals experiencing mental health issues. It focuses on promotion, maintenance and restoration of behavioral health. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication and critical thinking and nursing interventions for patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Menatl health nursing includes the core concepts, scope and standards of practice, basic mental health concepts, therapeutic relationships, milieu management, models and thories related to individual, group, and family therapy, clinical disorders from a nursing perspective and psychopharmacology.
This course focuses on building and applying clinical judgment in nursing practice. It accentuates the use of Tanner's Clinical Judgement Model (noticing, interpreting, responding, and reflecting) and the National Council for State Board of Nursing Next Generation model (recognize cues, prioritize hypotheses, generate solutions, take action, and evaluate outcomes) to guide students through the processes of critical thinking, clinical reasoning and decision-making essential for patient care. Students will learn to prioritize patient needs, make informed decisions, and implement evidence-based interventions while considering safety and ethical principles of nursing practice.
This is the second part of an extensive study of holistic nursing care for adult patients with alterations in physiological integrity. Students will learn to provide high quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process to promote optimal well-being and critical thinking in their assessment and plan. Emphasis will be on promoting clinical reasoning skills, integrating evidence based best practices, and ensuring continuous patient safety.
This course focuses on preparing the nurse generalist in providing family=centered nursing during the childbearing and childrearing states of the lifecycle with a special focus on the health promotion and health maintenance of pregnant women, children, and thier families. Emphasis will be on the importance of providing optimal nursing care for children and childbearing families and ensuring continuous safety.
93 This course focuses on the uses of information and communication technologies in nursing and healthcare. Students will gain
This course focuses on the professional role of the nurse in the health care system. It emphasizes concepts and principles of leadership and management as it relates to nursing in the areas of administration, organizational design and governance. Students are able to synthesize acquired knowledge to develop innovative and creative approaches to nursing practice.
Subtotal 6 Semester 9
This course synthesizes the core content of the curriculum and is the final preparatory course for entry into nursing practice. Students have the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate synthesized theoretical and clinical experiences into a clinical preceptorship. Proessional behaviors necessary for transition from student to professional are examined. Students are prepared for the NCLEX licensure examination.
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices involved in caring for critically ill patients. Nursing students will learn how to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in critical care settings with this course. As part of the course, students will study critical care nursing from a physiological, psychological, and sociological perspective. It will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology and nursing interventions required for common critical illnesses. The use of technology in the provision, documentation, and evaluation of care will be integrated into the course. Using the nursing process and clinical judgement model as the framework for the presentation of course content, the student will practice nursing care based on the AACN Baccalaureate Essentials (2020) and within the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015).
This is an introductory course that examines the role of advanced practice nurses as influenced by social, political, and economic factors. It explores issues existing in the changing health care environment, explores current evidence base quality improvement initiatives, and examines quality and patient safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of health care delivery systems. The ethical and legal dimensions that define parameters for advanced practice nurses are explored.
This course explores the theoretical and philosophical foundations of nursing practice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills essential for unconventional leadership roles. Students will critically examine the development of nursing theory, explore the major nursing paradigms (person, environment, health, and nursing), and examine the application of theory in various healthcare settings. The course accentuates the importance of evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into operative leadership strategies.
This course provides a foundational and progressive exploration of research and its application in advanced nursing practice. Students will examine traditional and contemporary organizational structures through the lens of empirical inquiry, emphasizing the role of nurse leaders as change agents informed by research. Core theoretical frameworks and organizational design concepts are introduced to support the development, implementation, and appraisal of evidence-based policies within practice settings. Emphasis is placed on mastering the elements of the research process—including research design, methodology, critical appraisal, and synthesis of findings—to advance healthcare outcomes. Students will cultivate the skills to conduct literature reviews, critique peer-reviewed studies, and develop research proposals grounded in ethical standards, including IRB protocols and informed consent. The course also explores how scholarly practice and interdisciplinary collaboration translate research into clinical innovation, improve quality of care, and enhance organizational culture and effectiveness across diverse healthcare systems. 100
This course provides graduate nursing students with an integrated foundation in advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment to support clinical leadership and evidence-based practice. Students will examine the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of disease processes across the life span, with an emphasis on diverse populations and the role of genetics, epigenetics, and microbiology in shaping health outcomes—including mental health. Pharmacological concepts are explored in depth, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic interventions, and the evaluation of efficacy, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions. Ethical and legal considerations for prescribing and administering medications are also addressed, preparing students to make informed, accountable decisions in advanced practice roles. Health assessment content focuses on the accurate collection and interpretation of health histories and physical examinations, as well as the integration of developmental, psychosocial, and cultural factors. Students will learn to perform focused assessments aligned with clinical presentations and apply health information technology to promote safe, efficient care delivery. Throughout the course, students synthesize advanced concepts across domains to design individualized care plans, foster therapeutic communication among interdisciplinary teams, and lead quality initiatives that enhance patient-centered outcomes and organizational excellence.
This course equips advanced nursing students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts essential for research, evidence-based practice, and leadership in healthcare. Students will explore key elements of statistical reasoning, including descriptive statistics, probability theory, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. Emphasis is placed on conducting rigorous statistical analyses, interpreting research data, and evaluating the appropriateness and validity of statistical methods used in clinical investigations. Learners will gain proficiency in using statistical software such as SPSS to perform data analyses and draw meaningful conclusions that inform nursing practice and policy. Ethical considerations in data collection and analysis—including confidentiality, informed consent, and integrity in research—are integrated throughout the course to ensure responsible and ethical scholarship. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to critically apply statistical principles to improve health outcomes across diverse care settings.
This culminating capstone course offers master's-level nursing students an immersive opportunity to apply the full spectrum of academic and research proficiency acquired throughout their graduate studies. Through a structured practicum in a healthcare organization, students will design and implement an evidence-based project addressing a clinical or organizational gap, demonstrating leadership in strategic planning, collaboration, and quality improvement. Students will engage in pragmatic research by formulating research questions, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing qualitative or quantitative data, and synthesizing findings into meaningful recommendations. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, as students present research outcomes to stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams in compelling reports or presentations. Throughout the experience, students refine essential leadership competencies—including clinical judgment, critical thinking, contract negotiation, conflict resolution, and interprofessional collaboration. Career exploration and networking are embedded to promote mentorship, professional identity development, and lifelong learning. Upon conclusion of the course, students will be equipped to transition confidently into advanced nursing leadership roles, armed with the skills to manage change, drive innovation, and elevate healthcare delivery across diverse organizational landscapes. 101
Source: Plaza College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
