9 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 100INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING. Introduction of
professional nursing is a course that helps students explore the various aspects of nursing. The purpose of the course is to introduce nursing concepts to nursing majors prior to the admission to the nursing school curriculum. The course focuses on topics such as the historical foundation of the nursing profession, roles and functions of the nurse, education requirements, test-taking strategies, nursing process, ethical issues, cultural sensitivity, and basic nursing competences. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI). Two hours.
NURS 430DEATH AND DYING. This studies course is designed to equip students with
the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed when caring for clients and their families during the end-of-life experience. Students will learn about perspectives on death and dying that will guide their understanding on this phase of life. Grief and loss across the lifespan, ethical issues, and the need for effective, compassionate communication will be introduced and analyzed. Interdisciplinary strategies used to provide end-of-life care will be explored. Fall semester, online, three hours.
NURS 431COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING. This 8-week course
focuses on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness in the community. Population health concepts are integrated throughout the course to foster a deep understanding of the complex care needs of vulnerable populations. Topics include epidemiology, health care economics, environmental health, and health promotion for specific vulnerable populations. Various roles and settings of the community/public health nurse will be emphasized. Students are required to complete a community clinical practicum. Prerequisites: Associate Nursing Degree in Applied Science from Butler County Community College (BC3) and a current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license. Fall semester, online, three hours.
NURS 432NURSING RESEARCH / EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE. This course
focuses on the identification of nursing concerns within the clinical environment and the implementation of a strategic plan based upon the evidence that can improve the quality of clinical practice. The purpose of the course is to utilizes the steps of the evidence-based practice model to improve nursing practice. The course topics include the comparison of nursing practice models to EBP models, identification of patient problems, review of the literature, evidence appraisal, planning, implementing, and evaluating for positive outcomes. Prerequisites: Associate Nursing Degree in Applied Science from Butler County Community College (BC3) and a current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license. The prerequisites may be waived with approval from the Director of Nursing. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Fall semester, online, three hours.
NURS 433CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING. This 8-week course focuses on the
ongoing development of critical thinking skills within the clinical environment. The purpose of the course is to review how to assess and promote critical thinking in the clinical practice. The course topics include critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, reflection, mindfulness, prioritizing frameworks, professional development, and accountability. Community College (BC3) and a current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license. The prerequisites may be waived with approval from the Director of Nursing. Fall semester, online, three hours.
Associate Nursing Degree in Applied Science from Butler County
NURS 434ADVANCED NURSING ASSESSMENT. This 8-week course focuses on the
ongoing development of assessment skills based upon the acuity, environment, and patient findings. The purpose of the course is to review how to perform a complete physical assessment based upon presentation of symptoms, physical system(s) involved, health care setting, and patient findings/acuity. The course topics include identifying the purpose of the assessment, types of nursing assessments, head-to-toe assessment framework, data collection, interpretation or findings, and clinical decision-making. The prerequisites may be waived with approval from the Director of Nursing. Spring semester, online, three hours.
NURS 445ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES. This 8-week course
focuses on the enhancement of the knowledge related to pharmacology, safe nursing practice in medication administration, and patient education of pharmacologic therapies. The purpose of the course is to review how pharmacologic therapies are utilized in nursing practice and to promote critical thinking in the health care environment. Spring semester, online, three hours.
NURS 446NURSING LEADERSHIP SEMINAR. The purpose of this 8-week course is
to introduce both nursing clinical leadership associated with management and leadership that can be developed and implemented at the bedside; both which emphasize the patient and the health care team. Additional topics will include leadership qualities and styles, accountability, self-care, professional development, and management structures.
Nursing 447. Spring semester, online, three hours.
NURS 447NURSING CAPSTONE. This 8-week course focuses on the completion of a
senior project which is a culmination of liberal arts education at GCC, the Associate of Applied Science Education of BC3, and the initiation into the nursing profession. The purpose of this course is to build on the concepts and knowledge gained from previous nursing courses allowing for the application of theories and concepts associated with nursing leadership, nursing research, and management of care. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI). Corequisite: Nursing 446. Spring semester, online, three hours.
