24 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 126Special Topics in Nursing
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Nursing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
NUR 205Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice3
This course introduces concepts, values, skills, and behaviors that provide the foundation of professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and strategies that support the development of clinical reasoning.
BIO 106 / BIO 116 , BIO 130 / BIO 135 , BIO 131 / BIO 136 , CHEM 101 / CHEM 111 , ENG 102 , PSYCH 101 , and SOC 101 .
NUR 206Health Assessment and Modalities2
This first course in the nursing major focuses on development of the knowledge base essential for gathering, analyzing, and documenting assessed patient data and in the performance of select fundamental nursing skills.
This course is the laboratory practicum for NUR 206 Health Assessement and Modalities . Within the laboratory environment, students develop skills required for beginning clinical practice. Basic techniques necessary for gathering, analyzing, and documenting assessed patient data are emphasized. Students practice and perform basic nursing skills required for patient care. This course includes 28 laboratory hours. Additional fees apply
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Nursing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This junior-level course focuses on the application of the principles of fundamental nursing care of adults and older adults with chronic illnesses from diverse backgrounds. Students apply evidence-based knowledge with evolving clinical judgment to the provision of fundamental nursing care of adults and older adults with chronic illnesses from diverse backgrounds. Leadership strategies of professional communication and collaboration are applied for effective nursing care. Patient safety and quality of care are highlighted.
NUR 206 , NUR 216 and SCI 215 Concurrent NUR 305CL
NUR 306Adult Health Nursing II2
This junior level course builds on previous learning that applies the nursing process to the care of adults and older adults with acute and chronic illnesses which are described as complex needs. Students apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical judgment in the nursing management of adults and older adults with complex needs. Health promotion, disease, and/or injury prevention in the management of care is emphasized and leadership strategies for communication and collaboration are a focus in providing safe and effective care. Students explore advocacy as it pertains to the needs of adults and older adults with complex needs.
NUR 305 , NUR 305CL , NUR 330 , NUR 330CL and SCI 215 Concurrent NUR 306CL
NUR 319The Practice of Self-Care3
Neumann nursing faculty strongly believe that students cannot care for others unless they first care for themselves. This course provides students with techniques and interventions for self-care during their academic years and beyond. Self-care requires attention to the mind, body, and spirit, with the goal of healing and wellness. This holistic approach to self-care provides the structure and content for the course, as students engage in practice and reflection to nurture themselves. Emphasis is placed on fostering students’ self-care practices to achieve healing and wellness in the students’ personal and professional lives.
This course will expose the nursing student to the concept of faith-based community nursing. The student will discover the connection between faith and health and explore the role of the community nurse in a faith-based community. The student will examine and explore community resources and volunteer at an agency of their choice. The student will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a health-related activity in a faith community.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Nursing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This junior level course applies the nursing process to the nursing care of adults and older adults with acute and chronic mental illness. Students apply therapeutic communication within the context of patients with mental illnesses. Legal and ethical issues unique to mental health care are discussed. Principles related to advocacy, collaboration and evidence-based practice are examined as they apply to the delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
NUR 206 , NUR 216 and SCI 215 Concurrent NUR 330CL
NUR 335Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I3
This junior level course introduces basic pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts applied to patient care. Conditions associated with inflammation and infection, as well as selected illness states are studied. Pharmacologic treatment for identified conditions and illnesses, and related patient rights and nursing responsibilities are explored.
BIO 106 / BIO 116 , BIO 130 / BIO 131 , BIO 135 / BIO 136 , CHEM 101 / CHEM 111 , NUR 205 , NUR 206 and NUR 216 Concurrent with NUR 305 / NUR 305CL and/or NUR 330 / NUR 330CL (previous or concurrent enrollment in these courses is required)
NUR 336Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II3
This junior level course introduces basic pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts applied to patient care. Conditions associated with selected illnesses are studied. Pharmacologic treatments for identified illness states are studied. Related patient rights and nursing responsibilities are explored.
This junior level course builds on previous learning that applies the nursing process to the childbearing family. Students apply evidence-based care and clinical judgment in the nursing management of the childbearing family from pre-conception to post-partum. Health promotion and disease and/or injury prevention are emphasized. Leadership strategies to support communication and collaboration of care are a focus in providing safe and effective care.
NUR 305 , NUR 305CL , NUR 330 and NUR 330CL Concurrent NUR 340CL
NUR 345Home Care Vistas3
The aging of the population, the rising levels of chronic illness, shifts from acute care settings to home, and the closing of hospitals nationally, have generated new and constantly evolving career opportunities for talented nursing clinicians to move beyond the confines of traditional hospital-based employment to more autonomous practice roles in Home Health Care. ?Although the demand for Home Health Care services is projected to exponentially increase for the foreseeable future, there is little opportunity in core nursing curricula to expose students to this expanding area of nursing practice. The course will introduce students to the vast employment opportunities, career potential, intrinsic rewards, and the needed skills/attributes associated with this rapidly growing area of nursing practice.
This Junior-level course enables students to examine current clinical practice through critical analysis of research literature. Qualitative and quantitative research processes are examined. The ethics of research is included.
MATH 102 and one (1) 300-level Nursing Clinical Course
NUR 405Adult Health Nursing III2
This senior level course integrates the art and science of nursing to the care of adults and older adults with complex multisystem needs and diverse backgrounds. Evidence-based practice and clinical judgment are integrated into the concepts of nursing care. The course focuses on leadership strategies in communication and collaboration and the principles of health promotion, disease and/or injury prevention to provide safe care.
ALL 300 level required nursing courses. Concurrent NUR 405CL
NUR 410Issues in Professional Nursing3
This Senior-level course explores issues in health care delivery, health policy, and other forces shaping nursing practice. Legal, ethical, historical, and socioeconomic influences on client care are examined. Students analyze issues related to advocacy, health disparities, and continuity of care. Collaboration and coordination with members of the interdisciplinary health care team are emphasized.
This course focuses on the development of knowledge, techniques, and skills needed for the delivery of complex nursing care to adults experiencing health problems requiring critical care interventions. The course builds on knowledge from previous nursing courses. Core concepts of current treatment modalities and nursing roles are integrated in discussions of providing holistic care to critically ill patients.
Credit Varies Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. Special Topics courses in Nursing that are numbered at the 126/226 level are generally open to all students. Courses at the 326 level are specifically designed for students at either the junior or senior level, while courses at the 426 level are only open to students with senior standing. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This senior level course integrates the art and science of nursing to the care of pediatric patients with acute and chronic illnesses, including their families, from diverse backgrounds. Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills are addressed when examining health promotion, injury prevention, and management of illness. Issues unique to care of pediatric patients with acute and chronic illnesses, including their families, are analyzed with emphasis on growth and development. The course focuses on leadership strategies in communication and collaboration and the principles of health promotion, disease and/or injury prevention to provide safe care.
ALL 300 level required nursing courses. Concurrent NUR 430CL
NUR 440Community Health Nursing2
This senior level course integrates the principles of evidence-based practice and clinical judgment into the nursing care of specialized populations with diverse backgrounds in the community. Primary, secondary, tertiary interventions are integrated into the course content. Students examine the economic, sociocultural, and ethical influences on community health nursing. The course focuses on leadership strategies in communication and collaboration and the principles of health promotion, disease and/or injury prevention to provide safe care.
NUR 405 , NUR 405CL , NUR 410 , NUR 430 and NUR 430CL Concurrent NUR 440CL
NUR 480Independent Study Project (ISP)
Credit Varies Qualified students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of nursing that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Any particular prerequisites for an ISP in Nursing are determined by the Division Dean. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
This course facilitates synthesis of theoretical concepts and evidence-based practice principles needed for entry-level professional nursing practice. Leadership and management strategies are explored. Case studies and concepts are analyzed. Case management and ethical decision making are emphasized. Standardized, comprehensive examinations are integrated and serve to assist the students in identification of personal strengths and areas for professional growth. Students develop and implement selected strategies to address identified needs.
