19 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 220Introduction to Professional Nursing3
This course will provide students with an introduction to professional nursing. Students will gain insight into how the historical perspective evolved to present day nursing practice with implications for the future. Students will learn key components related to professionalism, roles of the nurse, civility, diversity communication, compassionate care, informatics, and evidence-based practice. The beginning steps related to clinical reasoning and how it relates to making effective clinical judgments will be introduced. Fall/Summer
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills needed to assess the health status of individuals. Emphasizing a systematic approach, students will perform a comprehensive patient evaluation, including factors that influence health and wellness. Nursing assessment is crucial in the development of skills necessary to distinguish variations in health which provides the initial steps in making evidence-based clinical decisions. Fall/Summer
This course will focus on the maintenance of basic physiological needs of clients who need assistance with basic care. The student will also learn theory and evidence-based interventional skills fundamental to the practice of professional nursing. The student will build upon assessment skills, clinical reasoning, compassionate care, and communication principles. Integrated components within the course will include social determinants of health, diversity, nursing process and teaching/learning principles. The student will learn to apply all concepts in the clinical setting .
This course will enable students to care for individuals along the wellness/illness continuum as a continuation of NURS 322 . Health promotion, disease prevention, acute and intermittent care, chronic care, and exacerbations of chronic conditions will be emphasized for various health problems.
This course will focus on the restorative care of clients including critical and trauma care, and the treatment of unstable patients requiring specialized treatment. Prioritization and management of care, and interprofessional communication and collaboration will be emphasized. The course will enable students to apply best practices in making effective clinical judgements and provide compassionate and safe patient-centered nursing care that contributes to high quality outcomes.
This course will focus on the specialized knowledge and skills required for nursing care in various pediatric settings. It will also include health promotion and disease prevention for pediatric clients experiencing acute, complex, and chronic health alterations. Prioritization and management of care, and interprofessional communication and collaboration will be emphasized. The course will enable students to apply best practices to ensure effective clinical judgement while providing compassionate and safe patient and family centered nursing care that contributes to high quality outcomes.
This course will provide a comprehensive exploration of the principles and skills essential for effective leadership in healthcare settings. Students will examine leadership theories, organizational behavior, and strategic management concepts tailored to the nursing profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing leadership competencies, communication strategies, and decision-making skills necessary for leading teams, fostering a proactive approach to quality improvement, and navigating the dynamic healthcare environment.
This course will prepare students for taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) upon completion of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program. It will include content review, test-taking strategies, practice questions, and evaluation of individualized assessment data to promote success. In addition, the course incorporates clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the exam.
This course, enriched with a global health perspective, will focus on strategies to improve the health of diverse communities. The student will examine the social determinants of health, health promotion interventions, and collaborative approaches to address public health challenges. Through the lens of population health, the student will develop skills in community assessment, program and disaster planning, policy development, and evaluation to promote health equity and address the unique needs of various populations. Environmental health is emphasized to identify patterns of disease, epidemiology, and assess the impact of interventions at a population level.
This clinical immersion course offers a hands-on experience, allowing the student to apply theoretical concepts to real-world healthcare scenarios. Students will actively manage acute and chronic health care conditions with an increased focus on clinical judgment and interprofessional collaboration. Students will develop advanced leadership and management skills, focusing on their ability to navigate complex healthcare challenges. The AACN core competencies and concepts will be woven into the course for student self-evaluation and progress in meeting learning outcomes. As an essential component of person-centered, quality care, the student will engage in meaningful practice experiences with individual/family involvement. This immersion experience aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering confident, effective nurse leaders.
This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in caring for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Students will explore holistic approaches to symptom management, communication strategies, and ethical considerations in end-of-life care. Emphasis will be placed on fostering compassionate and culturally sensitive care and equipping the student to provide supportive care to patients and their families throughout the palliative care journey.
This course is a continuation of NURS 436 and will prepare students for taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) upon completion of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program. It will include content review, test-taking strategies, practice questions, and evaluation of individualized assessment data to promote success. In addition, the course incorporates clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the exam.
