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36 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 155Foundations of Nursing 6 (72) 4 (96) 272

14 (264) Quarter 4

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 155Foundations of Nursing 6 (72) 4 (96) 272

14 (264) Quarter 4

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 156FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING

12 quarter credit hours MAT 1205 Using established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices learners are taught effective communication techniques, including effective patient teaching strategies and counseling skills, physical assessment interviewing skills, medication administration, and documentation. Attention is also given to the development of critical thinking skills, caring behaviors, and interpersonal relationships in order to meet the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing are explored along with the nurse’s role in health promotion.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 1300; BIO 1350; AID 1040; ENG 1105;
Corequisite
PNS 112
NUR 156FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING

12 quarter credit hours MAT 1205 Using established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices learners are taught effective communication techniques, including effective patient teaching strategies and counseling skills, physical assessment interviewing skills, medication administration, and documentation. Attention is also given to the development of critical thinking skills, caring behaviors, and interpersonal relationships in order to meet the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing are explored along with the nurse’s role in health promotion.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
BIO 1300; BIO 1350; AID 1040; ENG 1105;
Corequisite
PNS 112
NUR 168Integrated Concepts of Registered Nursing Practice

Quarter 4

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 168Integrated Concepts of Registered Nursing Practice

Quarter 4

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 170Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 (48) 2 (48) 3108
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
108
Credits (max)
108
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 170Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 (48) 2 (48) 3108
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
108
Credits (max)
108
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 171CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

9 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex acute health problems. Learners are challenged to use critical thinking skills guided by established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices. Clinical experiences provide learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the nursing process to provide safe, quality, patient- centered nursing care for adult patients.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
NUR 155 or NUR 168
Corequisite
BSL 101 or NUR 210
NUR 171CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

9 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex acute health problems. Learners are challenged to use critical thinking skills guided by established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices. Clinical experiences provide learners the opportunity to apply psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the nursing process to provide safe, quality, patient- centered nursing care for adult patients.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
NUR 155 or NUR 168
Corequisite
BSL 101 or NUR 210
NUR 210Principles of Pharmacology 448

13 (252) Quarter 5

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
48
Credits (max)
48
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 210Principles of Pharmacology 448

13 (252) Quarter 5

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
48
Credits (max)
48
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 230Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family 6 (72) 2 (48) 272
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 230Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family 6 (72) 2 (48) 272
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 231Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family
Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 231Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family
Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 242Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts 4 (48) 1 (24) 136
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
36
Credits (max)
36
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 242Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts 4 (48) 1 (24) 136
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
36
Credits (max)
36
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 253Concepts of Mental Health Nursing 3 (36) 136
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
36
Credits (max)
36
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 253Concepts of Mental Health Nursing 3 (36) 136
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
36
Credits (max)
36
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 254Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing and Child Caring 3 (36) 1 (24) 136
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
36
Credits (max)
36
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 254Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing and Child Caring 3 (36) 1 (24) 136
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
36
Credits (max)
36
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 256Concepts of Mental Health Nursing 4 (48) 272
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 256Concepts of Mental Health Nursing 4 (48) 272
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 257Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness 3 (36) 1 (24) 272
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 257Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness 3 (36) 1 (24) 272
Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
72
Credits (max)
72
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 258Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness

6 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the care of patients experiencing chronic disruptions in health. Gerontology, principles of chronic health disorders and nursing care of the aging will be explored in a variety of healthcare settings. Learners will study concepts of the nursing care of patients and families experiencing chronic illness and pain as well as patients and families experiencing the grieving process. In addition, emphasis will be provided on the role of the registered nurse in health promotion, rehabilitation, maintenance, and restoration of health of individuals and families across the life span. Clinical experiences offer learners the opportunity to use established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices to provide safe, patient- centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed upon the physical and developmental needs of the older adult.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
NUR 230 or NUR 231
NUR 258CONCEPTS OF AGING & CHRONIC ILLNESS

6 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the care of patients experiencing chronic disruptions in health. Gerontology, principles of chronic health disorders and nursing care of the aging will be explored in a variety of healthcare settings. Learners will study concepts of the nursing care of patients and families experiencing chronic illness and pain as well as patients and families experiencing the grieving process. In addition, emphasis will be provided on the role of the registered nurse in health promotion, rehabilitation, maintenance, and restoration of health of individuals and families across the life span. Clinical experiences offer learners the opportunity to use established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices to provide safe, patient- centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed upon the physical and developmental needs of the older adult.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
NUR 230 or NUR 231
NUR 265Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 (48) 1 (24) 3108

12 (228) Quarter 8

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
108
Credits (max)
108
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 265Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 (48) 1 (24) 3108

12 (228) Quarter 8

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
108
Credits (max)
108
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 282Leadership and Nursing Management24

3 quarter credit hours In this course, learners will explore the distinctive styles of leadership and management required to function in today's diverse healthcare environment. Learners will examine advanced directives/self-determination planning, advocacy, delegation, supervision, case management, client rights, collaboration with interdisciplinary team, management concepts, confidentiality, continuity of care, establishing priorities, ethical practices, informed consent, information technology, legalities/responsibilities, and performance improvement to enhance the care delivery setting to protect clients and health care personnel. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
24
Credits (max)
24
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
PHL 2205; NUR 265; SOC 1305
NUR 282Leadership and Nursing Management24

3 quarter credit hours In this course, learners will explore the distinctive styles of leadership and management required to function in today's diverse healthcare environment. Learners will examine advanced directives/self-determination planning, advocacy, delegation, supervision, case management, client rights, collaboration with interdisciplinary team, management concepts, confidentiality, continuity of care, establishing priorities, ethical practices, informed consent, information technology, legalities/responsibilities, and performance improvement to enhance the care delivery setting to protect clients and health care personnel. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
24
Credits (max)
24
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
PHL 2205; NUR 265; SOC 1305
NUR 283Transition to Registered Nursing Practice 4 (48) 1 (24) 4144

12 (264) Total Quarter Credits Required 73 (876) 16 (384) 18 (648) 107 (1908) LEGEND: AID designates Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy Course PHL designates a Philosophy Course BIO designates a Science Course PNS PreNursing Seminar ENG designates an English Course PSY designates a Psychology Course HUM designates a Humanities Course SOC designates a Sociology Course MAT designates a Mathematics Course NUR designates a Nursing Course Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 144

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
144
Credits (max)
144
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 283Transition to Registered Nursing Practice 4 (48) 1 (24) 4144

12 (264) Total Quarter Credits Required 73 (876) 16 (384) 18 (648) 107 (1908) LEGEND: AID designates Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy Course PHL designates a Philosophy Course BIO designates a Science Course PNS PreNursing Seminar ENG designates an English Course PSY designates a Psychology Course HUM designates a Humanities Course SOC designates a Sociology Course MAT designates a Mathematics Course NUR designates a Nursing Course Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 144

Subject
NUR
Credits (min)
144
Credits (max)
144
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
NUR 285TRANSITION TO REGISTERED NURSING PRACTICE

9 quarter credit hours This capstone course provides learners formal and informal experiential knowledge about professional nursing practice. This course emphasizes integration, reflection, and synthesis of concepts from all coursework in the program to facilitate integration and transition to the professional nurse. Clinical and lab immersion experiences will focus on the prioritization of care.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
PHL 2205; NUR 265; SOC 1305
NUR 285TRANSITION TO REGISTERED NURSING PRACTICE

9 quarter credit hours This capstone course provides learners formal and informal experiential knowledge about professional nursing practice. This course emphasizes integration, reflection, and synthesis of concepts from all coursework in the program to facilitate integration and transition to the professional nurse. Clinical and lab immersion experiences will focus on the prioritization of care.

Subject
NUR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
galencollege.edu
Prerequisite
PHL 2205; NUR 265; SOC 1305

Source: Galen Health Institutes-Asheville's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61