39 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 100Family Health3
(For non-Nursing majors; not a Natural Science course) Concepts and principles related to the promotion and maintenance of optimal family health. Considers factors pertinent to health needs and health practices throughout the life cycle.
(Open to all students; not a Natural Science course) Course focuses on historic, physiological, social, cultural, emotional and economic issues affecting women’s health. The course explores strategies to empower women’s use of health-care services. Class members will be expected to participate actively in all discussions.
NURS 140(FYOC, FYDT) Foundations of Professional Nursing3
(Prerequisite: Nursing majors only) This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. The concepts of health promotion, disease injury/prevention, effective intraprofessional communication, and patient-centered care are addressed. Regulatory and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse are considered. Three hours lecture.
Nursing majors only) This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. The concepts of health promotion, disease injury/prevention, effective intraprofessional communication, and patient-centered care are addressed. Regulatory and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse are considered. Three hours lecture.
PSYC 226 or but open to all students) Focus on the professional’s role as advocate, caregiver and/or teacher in the promotion of health for children and adolescents, directly through health maintenance and prevention and indirectly through health care policy.
NURS 233Genetics for the Healthcare Professional3
(Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 100 or higher) This course explores aspects of genetics and genomics as it relates to the person and family with a genetic illness, and its application within the healthcare setting. The course is suited for those interested in the field of health science.
Completion of BIOL 100 or higher) This course explores aspects of genetics and genomics as it relates to the person and family with a genetic illness, and its application within the healthcare setting. The course is suited for those interested in the field of health science.
NURS 250L , Concurrent: NURS 140 ) This course introduces the student to the nurse’s role in physical and health assessment. Students will acquire knowledge of comprehensive physical assessment principles, interview techniques, health history, and documentation. The student will develop clinical reasoning skills related to physiological, psychological, developmental, and sociocultural health status of individuals across the lifespan. Community Based: 10 hours.
NURS 250L(EPW) Physical and Health Assessment Clinical Lab1
NURS 250 Concurrent: NURS 140 ) This clinical laboratory accompanies NURS 250 . In this course, students will apply physical assessment and health promotion principles while developing and demonstrating comprehensive assessment and documentation skills.
NURS 251L , NURS 262 ) This course introduces the novice nurse to beginning skills for nursing practice. The delivery of safe, evidence - based, holistic, patient - centered care is emphasized. Community Based: 10 hours. Two hours lecture, six hours campus/clinical laboratory.
NURS 251LClinical Experience in Fundamentals of Nursing2
NURS 262 ) This course focuses on skill application of the concepts learned in NURS 251 . Laboratory and clinical practice experiences are provided to offer students practical experience with selected patients in providing basic nursing care.
NURS 252(EPW, D) A Global Perspective on Pregnancy, Childbirth and Infant Care3
NURS 140 and NURS 250 ) This course examines the impact history has had on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care practices of today. Developments in these practices in the U.S. will be compared to practices around the world. The contemporary status of each will be presented with emphasis on the importance of cultural and spiritual influences.
NURS 251 , NURS 251L ) In this course students will study the foundations of pharmacology and the role of pharmaceutical agents used in patients with health problems requiring antimicrobials, narcotic/non-narcotic analgesic, antifungals, laxatives and upper respiratory agents. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetics, action, use, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications.
NURS 293(EPW) Principles of Research and Evidenced-Based Practice3
(Formerly NURS 493) (Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC 210 or EDUC 120 or MATH 112) Introduction to the principles and process of nursing research and its application to professional practice. Study of research design, data collection techniques, interpretation, and critique of research to become a discriminating consumer of research is central to the course. Application of research to clinical practice is emphasized. Three hours lecture.
PSYC 210 or EDUC 120 or MATH 112 ) Introduction to the principles and process of nursing research and its application to professional practice. Study of research design, data collection techniques, interpretation, and critique of research to become a discriminating consumer of research is central to the course. Application of research to clinical practice is emphasized. Three hours lecture.
NURS 310(D) Understanding Transcultural Health Care3
This course will focus on exploring values, beliefs, and lifestyles of diverse cultural groups in order to broaden the student’s perception and understanding of health and illness and the variety of meanings these terms carry for members of differing groups.
NURS 312(D) Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Older Adult3
(Undergraduate elective for junior and senior level students) Focus on preparing students interested in aging to develop geriatric assessment knowledge and skills. Content includes demographic, sociocultural, physical, pharmacological, functional, cognitive, and emotional issues effecting Baby Boomers and elders.
PHIL 210 , junior standing in Nursing, LPN or RN track) Addresses ethical issues in the clinical nursing practice of the professional nurse as caregiver, advocate, teacher, leader/manager. The focus is on the decisions made regarding patient care. Three hours lecture.
NURS 350L , NURS 360 and NURS 352 , NURS 352L ) This course fosters the development of students’ nursing knowledge and clinical judgment in caring for adults with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the evidence-based nursing management of adults undergoing surgery and those with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation, perfusion, and metabolism.
NURS 350LClinical Experience in Nursing Care of Adults I2
NURS 350 , NURS 360 , NURS 352 , NURS 352L ) This course focuses on clinical application of concepts learned in NURS 350 with emphasis on evidence based, patient centered nursing care of adults undergoing surgery, those with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, oxygenation, perfusion, and metabolism. Clinical experiences are designed to facilitate development of clinical judgment and the professional nurse’s role.
NURS 352Nursing Care in Psychiatric and Mental Health3
NURS 352L , NURS 360 , NURS 350 , NURS 350L ) This course focuses on the care of individuals and families experiencing psychiatric and mental health issues. Concepts examined in the course include biological, sociological, psychological, and cultural perspectives.
NURS 352LClinical Experience in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing2
NURS 352 , NURS 360 , NURS 350 , NURS 350L ) The focus of this clinical is the care of individuals and families experiencing psychiatric and mental health issues. Students incorporate evidence-based research, therapeutic nursing interventions and principles of education for patient-centered care when providing care to individuals and families.
NURS 251 , NURS 251L , NURS 262 ) This course focuses on the role of pharmaceutical agents used in the management of disorders related to nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Medications used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and psychiatric health issues are discussed. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetics, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications.
NURS 262 , NURS 251 and NURS 251L ) In this course students will study the role of specific pharmaceutical agents related to pregnancy and the endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, urinary, and neurological systems. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetics, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications.
NURS 373 , NURS 373L or NURS 452 , NURS 452L , NURS 361 , NURS 371L ) This course fosters the development of students’ nursing knowledge and clinical judgment in caring for adults with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the evidence-based nursing management of adults with alterations in metabolism, digestion, nutrition, immune and hematologic function.
NURS 371LClinical Experience in Nursing Care of Adults II2
NURS 373 , NURS 373L or NURS 452 , NURS 452L, NURS 361 , NURS 371 ) This course focuses on clinical application of concepts learned in NURS 371 , with emphasis on evidence based, patient centered nursing care of adults with alterations in metabolism, digestion, nutrition, immune and hematologic function. Clinical experiences are designed to facilitate development of clinical judgment and the professional nurse’s role.
NURS 373L ) The course focuses on health promotion, risk reduction, clinical decision-making and interventions of women, newborns, and their families during the perinatal continuum. Related concepts include reproductive health care and the role of genetics.
NURS 373LClinical Experience in Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family2
NURS 373 ) The clinical experience focuses on health promotion, risk reduction, genetic screening, clinical decision making and interventions for women, newborns, and their families during the perinatal continuum.
NURS 391Nursing Care of the Perioperative Patient3
NURS 350 ) This course presents concepts and information essential for perioperative nursing practice. Content includes essentials and management of the patient’s surgical experience. Precepted clinical experiences are provided in various phases of the perioperative experience and include preoperative, operative and post-anesthesia care. Emphasis is placed on the development of beginning skills in the operative setting. One credit lecture and two credits lab.
NURS 251 , NURS 262 , NURS 250 ) This course focuses on ways to enhance end-of-life care for patients, families, and caregivers. The biological, psychosocial, and spiritual responses to dying are explored from a variety of aspects, including diverse cultural backgrounds. The structure of various health care systems and implications for care givers and clients are stressed. Guest lectures from experts in the field are included.
NURS 450L ) This course fosters the development of students’ nursing knowledge and clinical judgment in caring for adults with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the evidence-based nursing management of adults with alterations in mobility, elimination, cognition, and perception.
NURS 450LClinical Experience in Nursing Care of Adults III2
NURS 450 ) This course focuses on clinical application of concepts learned in NURS 450 , with emphasis on evidence based, patient centered nursing care of adults with alterations in mobility, elimination, cognition, and perception. Clinical experiences are designed to facilitate development of clinical judgment and the professional nurse’s role.
NURS 452L Concurrent: NURS 361 ) This course employs critical thinking, clinical reasoning and nursing judgment in caring for infants, children and adolescents and their families. Focus is on providing evidence-based, family-centered, developmentally appropriate care to promote, maintain, and restore health. Healthcare disparities and social justice issues affecting children and their families are discussed.
NURS 452LClinical Experience in Nursing Care of Children and Families1.5
NURS 452 - Concurrent: NURS 361 ) This course focuses on the clinical application of concepts learned in NURS 452 . Students build clinical judgment skills for children by incorporating evidence-based research and therapeutic nursing interventions based on developmental frameworks. Principles of family centered atraumatic care are introduced. Healthcare disparities and social justice issues are considered.
NURS 471L , NURS 472 , NURS 472L ) This course introduces concepts of community health and population focused care. Emphasis is on health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations to improve health.
NURS 471LClinical Experience in Nursing Care in Community Health2
NURS 471 , NURS 472 , NURS 472L ) This course focuses on the clinical application of concepts learned in NURS 471 . Students synthesize prior knowledge, skills, and nursing clinical judgement to provide care to community-based clients.
NURS 472Advanced Nursing and Transition to Professional Practice3
NURS 472LClinical Experience in Advanced Nursing and Transition to Professional Practice3
(Perquisites: NURS 450, NURS 450L, NURS 452, NURS 452L; Corequisites: NURS 471, NURS 471L, NURS 472) This clinical course synthesizes nursing care of adults with complex and critical health problems. Leadership skills, interprofessional collaboration, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving concepts are reinforced to prepare the graduate to transition into professional nursing practice.
NURS 471 , NURS 471L , NURS 472 ) This clinical course synthesizes nursing care of adults with complex and critical health problems. Leadership skills, interprofessional collaboration, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving concepts are reinforced to prepare the graduate to transition into professional nursing practice.
senior standing in the Nursing program, NURS 293 ) An independent project of academic or professional nature in an area specific to professional nursing. Students develop and complete a specific project and work on a one-to-one basis with a faculty member in the Department of Nursing.
NURS 471 , NURS 471L , NURS 472 , NURS 472L ) This course is a synthesis of critical concepts necessary for clinical nursing practice. Students will apply critical thinking skills to develop mastery of nursing concepts and principles of clinical nursing practice. Classroom activities to synthesize content and self-directed learning will prepare students to attain the benchmarks associated with professional licensure.
NURS 495(D) Health Care in Africa3
(Prerequisites: Completion of Junior level nursing courses) Exploration of health care and public health in Uganda. Focus on endemic diseases: malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea, malnutrition, tuberculosis, & HIV/AIDS. Impact of environmental, social, cultural, and religious practices on health and wellness are examined. Work with health care providers to examine preventative strategies & treatment of communicable diseases. Travel to historical, cultural, ecological, and rural areas with an interdisciplinary student group. Intersession
Completion of Junior level nursing courses) Exploration of health care and public health in Uganda. Focus on endemic diseases: malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea, malnutrition, tuberculosis, & HIV/AIDS. Impact of environmental, social, cultural, and religious practices on health and wellness are examined. Work with health care providers to examine preventative strategies & treatment of communicable diseases. Travel to historical, cultural, ecological, and rural areas with an interdisciplinary student group. Intersession
NURS 496(D) Healthcare Systems and Nursing Practice Abroad3
NURS 140 , NURS 250 , NURS 251 , NURS 350 , NURS 352 ) This travel course will provide students with an opportunity to explore health issues abroad within the context of nursing. Students will build knowledge related to current US health care issues and nursing’s role related to those issues. Two weeks will be spent in another country with instruction about that country’s nursing profession and specific health care issues.
Source: University of Scranton's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
