30 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 201Intro to Professional Nursing 3SH
An introductory nursing course that covers the history of nursing, theoretical foundations, roles and behaviors of the professional nurse, and an introduction to the nursing process and critical thinking. The course introduces students to applications of information systems in health care practice and patient-centered care. Students learn how healthcare providers can assess, develop, and use information systems to work more efficiently, allocate resources more effectively, and improve health care. This course identifies nursing evidence-based knowledge that informs the
EITHER BIOL 430 Introduction to Immunology 4SH AND CHEM 333 Bioanalytical Chemistry 4SH OR for students preparing for Physician Assistant Program: BIOL 265 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4SH AND BIOL 266 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4SH • Students are encouraged to take PSYC 202S Intro to Psychology as their Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education requirement. • These courses are meant to match most Medical School prerequisites, but students should check individual program information for any additional pre-requisites. Forensic Science Concentration (BIOLF): (30 SH Minimum)
This course introduces students to the older adult population, which comprises the majority of health care recipients. Physiological/psychological functioning, common health problems, and the nurse’s role in caring for older adults are addressed. The course incorporates service-learning activities in a local community care setting with an emphasis on age-friendly, person-centered care. Prerequisite: Lower division nursing status.
Population F, S (2 SH) This course introduces students to older adults, which will comprise the majority of health care recipients in students’ future careers. Physiological/psychological functioning, common health problems, and the nurse’s role in caring for older adults are addressed. The course incorporates service-learning activities in a local continual care community setting. This course meets the University’s Activities Course requirement.
NURS 312Foundations and Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice 5 SH
An introduction to basic concepts related to nursing theory and practice: person, health, environment, and nursing. Fundamental and caring concepts, patient safety, clinical nursing skills, and standards based on evidence-based knowledge are introduced and applied using the nursing process for person-centered care. Students also utilize math skills to calculate drug dosages. Laboratory activities include clinical simulation and the development of communication, education, and psychomotor skills. Clinical experience in the second half of the semester provides opportunities for application of comprehensive nursing care knowledge and fundamental skills. Clinical experiences will consist of care for individual adult patients and opportunities to build interprofessional collaborative relationships.
Admission into the nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 314, 316, and 326.
NURS 314Communications and Informatics in Nursing 4 SH
This course explores therapeutic communication concepts and principles, types of communication, factors affecting communication patterns, and the practical application of therapeutic communication in various patient situations with diverse populations across the lifespan. The course will also introduce nursing informatics and emerging technologies, preparing students to collect, process, and manage healthcare information in their nursing practice. Focus is placed on electronic health/medical records (EHR/EMR), evidence-based practice, and healthcare information, privacy, and accountability. Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 312, 316, and 326.
This course addresses concepts and methods of comprehensive health assessment for evaluation of clients’ health status from a holistic perspective. The student is introduced to psychological and sociocultural assessment techniques with considerations of diverse populations across the lifespan. Student application occurs through participation in classroom activities, practice in a laboratory setting, small group case discussions, and the clinical setting.
Admission into the nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 312, 314, and 326.
NURS 318Pharmacology for Nursing 3 SH
Incorporates the basic principles of pharmacotherapeutics and principles underlying therapeutic interventions. Emphasis is on the professional nurse’s role and responsibilities and nursing implications of drug therapy, including patient safety, legal/ethical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural considerations. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 312, 314, 316, and 326. Corequisites: NURS 320 and 322.
Building on previous knowledge and a person-centered care approach, students apply critical thinking skills to nursing care of diverse adults across the lifespan who are experiencing commonly occurring medical or surgical conditions. Emphasis is on application of pathophysiologic concepts, assessment and evaluation of human responses to illness, patient safety, and holistic nursing care management using clinical judgment concepts. The theory component focuses on evidence-based practice and the role of the nurse in the comprehensive care of adults. The clinical component provides the opportunity for the student to coordinate client care and develop collaborative relationships with clients and the interprofessional healthcare team. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 312, 314, 316, and 326.
This course offers an exploration of selected pathophysiological processes that occur in the body when a homeostatic imbalance is brought about by internal or external factors. Evidence-based knowledge of etiology and manifestations of specific impaired health states that individuals may experience will be explored. These principles will enable the student to frame problems through the critical thinking process. Prerequisites: Admission into the nursing program.
NURS 328Professional Nursing Practice and Communication 3 SH
This course will assist the Registered Nurse adult learner in successful transition to the role of the professional nurse at the baccalaureate level. Students will explore concepts related to contemporary trends in nursing practice, professional communication, evidence-based knowledge, nursing theoretical perspectives, and personal and professional growth. Students will review professional standards of practice and the ethical, moral, and legal aspects of healthcare. Course assignments provide experienced nurses an opportunity to strengthen critical thinking skills and develop a philosophy of professional nursing. Prerequisite: Admission to the RN – BSN Program.
NURS 390Nursing Principles, Skills, and Communication 6 SH
This course is an introductory course to assist the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) adult learner in the successful transition to the role of the professional nurse at the baccalaureate level. Students will explore contemporary trends in the healthcare delivery system and professional nursing practice. Students learn about the RN’s role as it relates to therapeutic communication, fundamental and caring concepts, specific skills and standards based on evidence-based practice, and age-friendly, person-centered care. Course assignments provide LPNs an opportunity to strengthen critical thinking skills and develop a philosophy of professional nursing. This course includes the development of a professional academic portfolio. Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN – BSN Bridge). Corequisites: NURS 316 and 326.
This course provides the opportunity to explore person-centered nursing care delivery to diverse populations of adults who are experiencing a variety of complex, acute, and chronic health problems in various settings. Emphasis is on application of pathophysiologic concepts, assessment and evaluation of human responses to illness, and holistic nursing care management using clinical judgment and the nursing process. The course builds on previous concepts, processes, and skills necessary for the evidence-based nursing practice in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for adults. The clinical component provides opportunities for application of concepts and skills to deliver safe, coordinated care. This senior level course promotes student transition to an entry-level practice. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required NURS 300-level courses. Corequisites: NURS 412 and 418.
This senior-level course provides the opportunity to explore person-centered nursing care to diverse adults across the lifespan who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric/metal health problems in various clinical settings. Emphasis is on the use of self-in relationships, psychiatric nursing assessment, maintaining mental wellness, and the role of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Holistic nursing management integrates knowledge of psychobiology and pharmacology to promote student transition to entry-level practice. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required NURS 300-level courses. Corequisites: NURS 410 and NUIRS 418
This course introduces students to the principles of basic research process in nursing, including methods of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. Students develop skills in critiquing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence-based nursing knowledge. Emphasis is on assisting students to conceptualize the importance of advancing nursing knowledge and to understand and use published research to improve outcomes. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required NURS 300-level courses, 410, 412, and 418. Corequisites: NURS 416, 501, and 510.
This senior-level course provides an opportunity to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse populations across the lifespan. The course includes community assessment and planning, determinants of health, epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, bioterrorism, and global health. The course offers opportunities to use clinical judgment and the nursing process for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease in the community. Learning experiences occur in the classroom and in a variety of community settings and promotes student transition to entry-level practice. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required NURS 300-level courses, 410, 412, and 418. Corequisites: NURS 414, 501, and 510
NURS 418Nursing Leadership Values, Trends, and Perspectives 3 SH
This course provides an opportunity to examine leadership and management principles in professional nursing. Contemporary issues relevant to nursing practice are analyzed. Emphasis is on quality improvement, professional nursing values, and personal and professional growth. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required NURS 300- level courses. Co- requisites: NURS 410 and 412.
NURS 420Health Assessment for the Nursing Professional 3SH (3
2 class, 1 lab) This course addresses concepts and methods of comprehensive health assessment for evaluation of clients’ health status from a holistic perspective. Emphasis is placed on review of body systems, physical examination techniques, and communication skills necessary to perform a thorough nursing assessment on diverse clients across the lifespan. Student application occurs through participation in course activities, practice in a virtual lab setting, and course discussions.
NURS 422Nursing Leadership, Values, Trends, and Perspectives 3SH
This course provides an opportunity to examine leadership and management principles in professional nursing. Emphasis is on quality improvement, professional nursing values, and personal and professional growth. Students will use critical thinking exercises to investigate current policies, issues, and trends in nursing and healthcare.
This course will introduce nursing informatics and emerging technologies, preparing students to collect, process, and manage healthcare information in their nursing practice. Focus is placed on electronic health/medical records (EHR/EMR), evidence-based practice, and healthcare information, privacy, and accountability.
NURS 426Health and Aging: Current Perspectives and Issues 3SH
Students will examine issues of health status and healthcare delivery for the older population using a holistic perspective. Topics include age-friendly care, perceptions of health, major health problems in the aging population, projected health needs, and ethical issues.
NURS 428Health Promotion: Teaching and Counseling 3 SH
Theories and concepts related to health promotion nursing will be presented and discussed within the framework of the nursing process. The course provides opportunities for experienced nurses to enhance critical thinking ad communication skills in examining issues related to wellness, health promotion and adaptation. Students identify, explore, plan, and implement wellness teaching through service-learning projects that education diverse populations and promote healthy behaviors.
NURS 430Advanced Nursing Skills for Care of the Critically Ill 2 SH
This elective course focuses on the advanced skills needed when providing nursing care to adult clients that are critically ill, incorporating concepts of interprofessional collaboration, critical thinking and clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice. Students successful in the course will have the option to earn Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Co-requisite: NURS 410.
NURS 501Transition to Professional Nursing: Senior Internship 3 SH
This focused care clinical course facilitates the transition of senior nursing students to professional nursing practice and integrates clinical and theoretical learning from previous nursing courses. As a capstone course, emphasis is placed on application of knowledge and skills in the design, management, and care coordination for clients in the healthcare setting. Guided clinical experiences provide opportunities to refine clinical judgment skills and to demonstrate increased independence in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for multiple patients. 510
Successful completion of NURS 300-level courses, 410, 412, and 418. Corequisites: NURS 414, 416, and
NURS 503Perspectives in Community Nursing / Clinical Practicum 4 SH (4
2 class, 2 clinical) This course focuses on the complexity and diversity of groups within communities and their corresponding healthcare needs. The course includes community assessment and planning, determinants of health, epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, bioterrorism, and global health.
NURS 505Research Concepts for the Nursing Professional 3 SH
This course highlights the importance of advancing nursing knowledge. Students develop skills in critiquing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence-based nursing knowledge. Emphasis is on methods of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to improve outcomes.
NURS 507Professional Nursing Synthesis for the Experienced Nurse 4 SH (4
2 class, 2 clinical) In this capstone course, students reflect on the transition from associate degree to bachelor’s degree preparation for professional nursing practice. The clinical experience will facilitate the student’s socialization to nursing as a profession. Emphasis is on quality improvement, professional nursing values, and personal and professional growth.
NURS 510Synthesis for Professional Nursing Practice 3 SH
In this course, students will have the opportunity to use individual, group, and technology-based methods to facilitate clinical judgment. This engaging classroom experience includes a review of nursing content and NCLEX-RN testing preparation. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 300-level courses, 410, 412, and 418. Corequisites: NURS 414, 416, and 501. Outdoor Education and Leadership (ODEL) The Outdoor Education and Leadership program prepares students to succeed in the growth industry of the outdoors. The program will provide the opportunity for students who have a passion for the outdoors and want to build on knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to utilize aspects of the outdoors to influence people either individually or as groups. The interdisciplinary program includes courses from education, communication, psychology, business and environmental studies. With a 340-acre Pfeiffer campus as well as quick access to Morrow Mountain State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Lake Tillery, Badin Lake, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, students in this program will have the opportunity to go beyond the traditional classroom experience and be emersed into training and experiences necessary to serve in a variety of outdoor educational experiences.
