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54 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 210Professional Nursing2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 220(1-1-0) Therapeutic Communication for Diverse Cultures: This course explores the importance of

verbal and non-verbal communication in establishing the nurse-client relationship. The student will explore communication theories, types of communication, factors affecting communications patterns, therapeutic communication techniques used for assessment and information sharing, and documentation systems. NURS 230 (3-3-0) Economics of Health Care: A course designed to explore health and wellness and the health care delivery system. The student will be introduced to the types of health-care services, healthcare settings, and the economics of health care payment and cost containment to include private insurance, managed care, federal (government) insurance plans, and challenges within the health-care system. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor

NURS 230(3-3-0) Economics of Health Care

A course designed to explore health and wellness and the health-care delivery system. The student will be introduced to the types of health-care services, health-care settings, and the economics of health- care payment and cost containment to include private insurance, managed care, federal-government insurance plans, and challenges within the health-care system. (This course may be co-instructed with economics faculty and will be cross-referenced as both a nursing and economics course.) Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA.

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 300Transition to Professional Nursing3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse and provides an overview of the delivery of professional nursing practices and role transition. Advanced theoretical concepts will be examined using the nursing process as a framework. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN BSN Nursing program

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN BSN Nursing program

NURS 310Transcultural Nursing3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to assist the nurse to expand his/her view of man. Man is defined as functioning, whole unit with integrity and uniqueness who uses symbols to communicate with the environment. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of culture, belief systems, health and caring, and how these concepts affect the nursing care delivery system.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300 (may be taken concurrently)

NURS 320Health Assessment Across the Life Span3

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 This course prepares the RN to BSN student to conduct comprehensive health assessments. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data collected from clients of all ages. A physical, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual approach is used to assess the client and to incorporate consideration of the client's needs, state of wellness, developmental level, and response to life experiences. The campus laboratory experience consists of practice with clients. 917

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300 (may be taken concurrently)

NURS 321Health Assessment3

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 This course prepares the pre-licensure student to conduct comprehensive health assessments. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data collected from clients of all ages. A physical, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual approach is used to assess the client and to incorporate consideration of the client's needs, state of wellness, developmental level, and response to life experiences.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Admission to the upper division
Corequisite: NURS 324 , NURS 326 , NURS 326L

NURS 324Pathophysiology3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course prepares the pre-licensure student to approach complex situations systematically. Emphasis will be placed on the integration and application of pathophysiological concepts to the holistic human in time of physical stress. This course utilizes the nursing process as the basis for examining persons with pathologies requiring multiple dimensions of nursing care.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Admission to the Upper Division
Corequisite: NURS 321 , NURS 326 , NURS 326L

NURS 325Pathophysiology3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course prepares the RN to BSN student to approach complex situations systematically. Emphasis will be placed on the integration and application of pathophysiological concepts to the holistic human in time of physical stress. This course utilizes the nursing process as the basis for examining persons with pathologies requiring multiple dimensions of nursing care.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300 (may be taken concurrently)

NURS 326Concepts Basic to Nursing2

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Introductory clinical course designed to introduce the student to conceptual threads and skills fundamental to the practice of nursing. 918

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Admission to the upper division
Corequisite: NURS 321 , NURS 324 , NURS 326L

NURS 326LConcepts Basic to Nursing Lab2

NURA/NURS 350 - Adult Health I NURA/NURS 350L - Adult Health I Clinical

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Admission to the upper division.
Corequisite: NURS 321 , NURS 324 , NURS 326

NURS 330Gerontological Nursing3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course examines the process of aging. Physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual aspects of aging are examined within the context of the family and society. Advanced theoretical concepts of aging will be examined using the nursing process.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300

NURS 350(7-3-4) Caring for Populations in Acute and Long Term Care Settings: Introductory care of adult and

pediatric clients in acute and long-term nursing-care settings. Prerequisites: Level 200 nursing courses, NURS 326; NURS 325; NURS 360 (7-3-4) Caring for Populations in the Acute Care Setting: Advanced conceptual based care for adult and pediatric clients in acute-care settings including those with critical-care needs. Prerequisites: Level 200 nursing courses; NURS 325; NURS 326; Co-requisite: NURS 320; NURS 365.

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Corequisite: NURS 320, NURS 365.

NURS 350LAdult Health I Clinical3

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 9 This course is the clinical component of NURS 350. Students will have dedicated clinical experiences in peri- operative units, as well as acute and long term care settings. Principles and practices of intravenous therapy are applied to the adult client in this course. Students will also be exposed to clinical laboratory experiences including refinement of psychomotor skills and simulation activities. The clinical course allows the application of nursing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking necessary for safe effective nursing care within a controlled setting.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2022-2023
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 321, NURS 324, NURS 326, NURS 326L
Corequisite: NURS 350 and NURS 365

NURS 360Pediatric Nursing3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course explores the physiological alterations of clients with acute and chronic health care needs. Building on the foundations of previous nursing courses and the nursing process, students will examine the impact of and plan nursing care for pediatric clients experiencing acute and/or chronic alterations. Utilizing the nursing process and nursing management, psychosocial and physiological adaptations will be examined in the context of social justice, cultural competence, and equity of health care.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURA/NURS 350 , NURA/NURS 350L , NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 360L

NURS 360LPediatric Nursing Clinical2

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 This course is the clinical component of NURS 360. Students will have dedicated clinical experiences in community based and acute pediatric settings. Students will also be exposed to clinical laboratory experiences including refinement of psychomotor skills and simulation activities related to pediatric nursing. The clinical course allows the application of nursing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking 919

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURA/NURS 350 , NURA/NURS 350L , NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 360

NURS 361Obstetrics and Women’s Health3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces nursing concepts related to women's health, pregnancy and care of the newborn. The unique needs of reproducing families will be explored. Building on the foundation of previous nursing courses and the nursing process, the student will explore nursing care for women with reproductive concerns as well as nursing care during preconception, perinatal, postpartum, and neonatal periods. Tasks of pregnancy, psychosocial adaptation, biological-behavioral concepts in obstetric nursing care within the context of social justice, cultural competence, and equity will be addressed.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURA/NURS 350 , NURA/NURS 350L , NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 361L

NURS 361LObstetrics and Women’s Health Clinical2

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 This course is the clinical component of NURS 361. Students will have dedicated clinical experiences in a variety of community and obstetrical settings. Students will also be exposed to clinical laboratory experiences including refinement of psychomotor skills and simulation activities related to obstetric nursing. The clinical course allows the application of nursing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking necessary for safe effective nursing care of women with reproductive issues and obstetric populations.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURA/NURS 350 , NURA/NURS 350L , NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 361

NURS 365Pharmacological Concepts3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Survey of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in health care. The student will explore pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of different classes of drugs, legal responsibilities, and safe drug administration.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 321 , NURS 324 , NURS 326 , NURS 326L
Corequisite: NURA/NURS 350 , NURA/NURS 350L

NURS 370Spirituality in Health Care3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 380Loss and Grief3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 390(3-3-0) Seminar

Designed to allow a “Paideia”-like discussion opportunity to allow students to explore ethical issues and decisions as well as trends in the health-care setting.

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: First year of upper-division enrollment.

NURS 400Nursing Research and Theory (RN to BSN)3

Lecture Hours: 3 920

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300

NURS 401Nursing Research and Theory (Pre-licensure)1-2

1-2 variable credits

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: STAT 202 and NURA/NURS 350 and NURA/NURS 350L

NURS 401SNursing Research and Theory Seminar1

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 This is a seminar course in which students apply concepts through an evidence based project that focuses on the cognitive and professional skills of nursing research and theory. The cognitive skills emphasized include critical thinking, problem solving, research critique, and theory utilization in professional nursing practice. The professional 832

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: STAT 202 and NURA/NURS 350 and NURA/NURS 350L and NURS 401 (can be taken concurrently)

NURS 402Selected Topics1

Total Credit Hours: 127 408

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated for credit with a change of topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 405Psychiatric Nursing3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces nursing concepts related to psychiatric/mental health. The unique needs of clients with mental-health issues are explored. Building on the foundation of previous nursing courses and the nursing process, the student will examine client responses to stressors across the life span. Tasks of biological-behavioral concepts in psychiatric nursing care, and cultural impacts will be addressed.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 324 and NURA/NURS 350 and NURA/NURS 350L and NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 405L

NURS 405LPsychiatric Nursing Clinical2

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 This course is the clinical component of NURS 405. Students will have dedicated clinical experiences in in- patient, outpatient as well as community based psychiatric/mental health settings.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 324 and NURA/NURS 350 and NURA/NURS 350L and NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 405

NURS 406Community Health Nursing3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to assist culturally diverse populations and aggregates in the community to achieve an optimum level of wellness. Special emphasis will be placed on advanced theoretical concepts related to health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and development processes. and NURS 405 and NURS 405L and NURS 451 and NURS 451L.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NURS 360 and NURS 360L and NURS 361 and NURS 361L and NURS 401
Corequisite: Co-requisite: NURS 406L

NURS 406LCommunity Health Nursing Clinical2

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Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 360 and NURS 360L and NURS 361 and NURS 361L and NURS 401 and NURS 405 and NURS 405L and NURA/NURS 451 and NURA/NURS 451L .
Corequisite: NURS 406

NURS 407Critical Care Nursing3

(Senior Status Required)

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 410Nursing Leadership2

NURA/NURS 451 - Adult Health II NURA/NURS 451L - Adult Health II Clinical

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 360 and NURS 360L and NURS 361 and NURS 361L and NURS 401 and NURS 405 and NURS 405L and NURA/NURS 451 and NURA/NURS 451L .

NURS 411Nursing Leadership Perspectives and Trends in Contemporary Nursing Practice3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to analyze the role of the professional nurse as a leader in the profession and health care delivery. The course will focus on nursing leaders as vanguards of the profession and the role of the nurse leader in health care delivery. Advanced theoretical concepts will be examined using the nursing process as a framework.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300

NURS 421Nursing and Women’s Health3

Total Credit Hours: 120 419

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300

NURS 430Contemporary Supportive Community Nursing5

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 This course is designed to provide the opportunity for the RN to BSN student to assist culturally diverse populations and aggregates within the community to achieve an optimal level of wellness. Special emphasis will be placed on advanced theoretical concepts related to health promotion, risk reduction, disease 923

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300 and NURS 400 (may be taken concurrently)

NURS 440Professional Nursing Honors Practicum

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 450Professional Nursing Issues in Practice3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is designed to promote student responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice by strengthening professional nursing roles and behaviors.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300 and NURS 310

NURS 451Adult Health II6

Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an expansion of Adult Health I and focuses on theoretical, physiological and pathological concepts used to address complex and multi-system health needs of adults and the elderly who are experiencing selected complex health alterations. Topics include the nursing management of clients experiencing selected complex health alterations related to fluid, gastrointestinal, renal/urinary, endocrine, reproductive, sensory- neural, hematological, and neurological disorders. Additionally, the course will include the care of the critically ill as well as concepts of emergency care and disaster planning.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2022-2023
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 324 and NURS 350 and NURS 350L and NURS 365
Corequisite: NURS 451L

NURS 451LAdult Health II Clinical3

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 9 This course is the clinical component of NURS 451. Students will have dedicated clinical experiences in acute care settings including critical care units. Students will also be exposed to clinical laboratory experiences including refinement of psychomotor skills and simulation activities related to adult health. The clinical course allows the 881

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2022-2023
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 480Senior Practicum3

Select one from the following:

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 300 and NURS 310 and NURS 320 and NURS 325 and NURS 400 and NURS 411 and NURS 430 and NURS 330 or NURS 421

NURS 481Capstone Theory2

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 This capstone course is designed as a synthesis of theoretical nursing concepts through the use of case studies, application exercises and simulation activities. NURS 405 and NURS 451 and NURS 451L

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2022-2023
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 360L and NURS 360 and NURS 361L and NURS 361 and NURS 401 and NURS 405L and
Corequisite: NURS 481L

NURS 481LCapstone Clinical3

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 9 This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate synthesized theoretical and clinical experiences from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. This course provides student with the opportunity to comprehensively apply clinical concepts through faculty and preceptor guided clinical experiences. NURS 405 and NURS 451L and NURS 451

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2022-2023
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 360 and NURS 360L and NURS 361 and NURS 361L and NURS 401 and NURS 405L and
Corequisite: NURS 481

NURS 600Advanced Pathophysiology3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 260

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 601Research Methods and Biostatistics3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the critical components of nursing research concepts and statistical principles that govern teh analysis of data in public health and health sciences. Emphasis is placed on identifying a researchable practice question and analysis of findings including exploratory data analysis, probability theory, confidence interval testing, hypothesis testing, power and sample size determination, and multivariable methods.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 602Introduction to Population Health and Epidemiology3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on principles and methods of epidemiology with an emphasis on critical thinking, analytic skill, and application to clinical practice and research. Emphasis is placed on principles and methods of investigation, summaries and display of data, and statistical displays to describe the health of populations.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 603Advanced Pharmacology3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the application of advanced pharmacological principles in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision making, evidence-based practice, and altered pharmacodynamics in relation to age, race, and ethnicity.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 604Quality and Safety in Health Care3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on improvement of patient care quality and safety in the health care setting. Emphasis will be placed on understanding system design, informatics and relationship to performance, the basic principles of safe design, quality measures and the evidence that supports these approaches.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 605Research Evaluation and Translation for Health Care

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Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 609Special Topics in Graduate Nursing1-3

variable Lecture Hours: 1-3, variable Lab Hours: 0 This is an elective graduate nursing course to supplement the MSN Patient Safety and Quality program. The course is designed to facilitate the student's academic achievements and professionalism in advanced nursing practice. The structure of the course is student-driven, and the student will work under the advisement of a faculty member. The course may be repeated for credit(s) with a change of topic or focus (Pre-requisite – none). Course enrollment must be approved by Graduate Program Director.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated for credit(s) with a change of topic or focus (Pre-requisite - none).
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 610Advanced Physical Assessment3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on synthesis of nursing and biopsychosocial concepts necessary for advanced, comprehensive physical assessment of adults. Emphasis will be placed on current best practice for enhanced clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 611Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Management and Policy3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the ethical and legal implications in health care and policy. Emphasis will be placed on approaches that allow the quality and safety professional to implement, evaluate, and sustain system wide changes in health care organizations.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 612Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality Care3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project planned to enhance quality 262

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 613Systems Leadership, Collaborative Practice, and System Thinking3

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course focuses on development of competence in leadership at the systems level. Emphasis will be placed on communication, informatics, strategic planning, and evidence- based approaches to facilitating sustained systems change.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com

NURS 614Quality and Safety Capstone6

Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 This course focuses on the completion of a project or thesis initiated in NURS 612. Emphasis will be placed on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project or thesis planned to enhance quality of care and safety practices in the healthcare organization. Will include practicum hours applicable to research action project or thesis. 611, NURS 612. This course must be taken in the semester the student plans to graduate.

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credit Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2023-2024
Source: uncfsu.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: NURS 600, NURS 601, NURS 602, NURS 603, NURS 604, NURS 605, NURS 610, NURS

Source: Fayetteville State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61