74 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 3101Foundations of Professional Nursing for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course introduces the theoretical and practice concepts upon which nursing is based. Students will explore professional writing and skills, evidence-based practice, historical development of nursing, health teaching, and principles of health promotion. This course is designed for the RN to BSN student. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. This course is a prerequisite to a clinical course. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112Foundations of Professional Nursing for the Health Professional2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course introduces theoretical, professional, and practice concepts that provide a foundation for professional nursing. Students will explore the historical developments of nursing; professional standards of practice; principles of health promotion; and develop testing, intervention, and health teaching/promotion skills. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program
NURS 3120Introduction to Health Assessment3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course introduces health assessment across the lifespan through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3135 Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 3121Health Assessment for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course enhances health assessment across the lifespan through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills for the RN. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. This course is a prerequisite to another course. (Fall - 1st Session, Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course introduces pre-licensure students to the fundamental nursing skills, communication, and problem-solving utilizing basic nursing care. Students will learn nursing concepts, processes, and practices and will attain a firm foundation for nursing study. Four (4) credit hours (four classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3135 Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 3135Fundamentals of Nursing Lab4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings to accompany NURS 3120 and NURS 3130 . Four (4) credit hours (12 lab hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3130 Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 3140Foundations of Professional Nursing3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course introduces theoretical, professional, and practice concepts that provide a foundation for professional nursing. Students will explore the historical developments of nursing; professional standards of practice; principles of health promotion; and develop testing, intervention, and health teaching/promotion skills. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3152Professional Transition and Inquiry in Nursing3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course is designed to assist students in transitioning to becoming a registered nurse by introducing and developing knowledge and skills that enable students to apply the core values of nursing. Students will explore integrative concepts in nursing, examine collaboration among healthcare team members, endorse safety and continuous quality improvement in healthcare, and evaluate evidence-based practice. Students will discover the importance of life-long learning in the nursing profession. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program
NURS 3160Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course is designed to identify the essentials of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) within the nursing profession by looking at theoretical and research-based concepts, application to EBP principles, and how the practice of research complements EBP evaluation, application, and implementation. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3172Health Assessment for the Health Professional2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course introduces health assessment across the lifespan through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program
NURS 3182Care of the Adult for the Health Professional4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course introduces nursing students to the nursing process and reinforces basic nursing skills, professionalism, communication, and critical thinking skills utilized in basic nursing care. It will also provide concepts of basic nursing care for acute physical health alterations in adult clients. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3187 Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program
NURS 3187Level Two Clinical4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course provides a variety of supervised clinical experiences in the nursing skills lab, hospital, and community clinic sites. Students will learn to provide basic adult nursing care in a variety of settings. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 Registration Restriction(s): Admittance into the HP to BSN Nursing program
NURS 3212Pharmacology for the Health Professional2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course examines the pharmacotherapeutic agents and complementary interventions used in the treatment of illness as well as the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health and wellness. Emphasis will be placed on clinical judgment and the RN role as it relates to concepts of safe medication administration, monitoring, and effectiveness. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 -
Corequisite
NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367
NURS 3220Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course examines pharmacotherapeutic agents and complementary interventions used in the treatment of illness as well as the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and wellness. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process as it relates to concepts of safe medication administration, monitoring, and effectiveness. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level One courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 3230Care of Adults4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding acute physical health alterations in adult clients. This class addresses the roles and responsibilities of nurses and physical, mental, emotion, social, and environmental factors in regards to patient care. Students will learn to provide basic adult nursing care in a variety of settings. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level One courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 3235
NURS 3235Care of Adults Lab4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course provides clinical experiences in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings. These can include hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 3230 and NURS 3240 . Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level One courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 3230
NURS 3240Mental Health Nursing2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course focuses on nursing concepts foundational to mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This includes mental illnesses, nursing interventions, pharmacotherapeutics, therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, coping with acute and chronic illness, and stress management. Two (2) credit hours (two classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level One courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 3242Mental Health Nursing2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course focuses on nursing concepts foundational to mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This includes mental illnesses, nursing interventions, pharmacotherapeutics, therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, coping with acute and chronic illness, and stress management. Two (2) credit hours (two classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367 -
NURS 3261Health Promotion and Education for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course focuses on the exploration of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on health risk factors, preparation for health teaching using teaching and learning principles, and assessment of learner needs and readiness to learn. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course is designed to support nursing students who have encountered academic challenges in their nursing education. This course offers individualized instruction and structured learning activities to address identified knowledge gaps, strengthen clinical skills, and enhance test-taking strategies. Students will engage in a combination of theoretical review, hands-on practice, and personalized learning plans aimed at reinforcing essential nursing concepts, promoting critical thinking, and improving overall academic performance. The course aims to prepare students for successful progression in their nursing program and increased preparedness for the NCLEX exam. This course will be taken as a co-requisite course when retaking any failed course in the nursing program. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed], Summer [As Needed]) [Pass/Fail]
Instructor permission Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 4320Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding the needs of the family during childbearing phases of family development. Emphasis will be on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care to women and newborns. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Two courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4335
NURS 4322Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding the needs of the family during childbearing phases of family development. Emphasis will be on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care to women and newborns. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 -
Corequisite
NURS 4367
NURS 4330Care of the Family - Pediatric2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course focuses on the needs of the family during the childbearing phase of family development. Emphasis is placed on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care for the pediatric patient. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Two courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4335
NURS 4332Care of the Family - Pediatric2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course focuses on the needs of the family during the childbearing phase of family development. Emphasis is placed on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care for the pediatric patient. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 -
Corequisite
NURS 4367
NURS 4335Care of the Family in Nursing Lab3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings, including hospital and community sites, to accompany NURS 4320 and NURS 4330 . Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Two courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4330
NURS 4340Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic, and behavioral changes. This course focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review in support of wellness of the aging adult. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Two courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
NURS 4341Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic, and behavioral changes. This course focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review in support of wellness of the aging adult. Practice-based learning is embedded in this course. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 1st Session, Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic, and behavioral changes. This course focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review in support of wellness of the aging adult. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 -
NURS 4350Population Care4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and practices of population-focused nursing. Emphasis is placed on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Topics include health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, disaster health, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Two courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4355
NURS 4351Population Care for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course introduces theory, concepts, and practices of community health nursing with an emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. This also includes identification of community resources for implementing change to provide community health. Practice-based learning is embedded in this course. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $120 Fee This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and practices of population-focused nursing. Emphasis is placed on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Topics include health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, disaster health, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 -
Corequisite
NURS 4367
NURS 4355Community Health Nursing Lab2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4350 . Two (2) credit hours (6 lab hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Two courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4350
NURS 4361Evidence Based Practice for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course is designed to identify the essentials of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) within the nursing profession by looking at theoretical and research-based concepts, application to EBP principles, and how the practice of research complements EBP evaluation, application, and implementation. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course provides a variety of supervised clinical experiences in the nursing skills lab, healthcare settings in the community, and hospital sites. Addressing person-centered care including families and communities. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3112 and NURS 3152 and NURS 3172 and NURS 3182 and NURS 3187 -
Corequisite
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352
NURS 4421Influencing Quality in Healthcare for the RN-BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course introduces theory, concepts, and practices related to influencing change in policies, systems, and environments with an emphasis on health care organizations. Course concepts include organizational change theory, identification of resources and barriers to change at organizational and systems level, and adoption of evidence-based models of care at all levels of the ecological framework. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 1st Session, Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course focuses on care of individuals across the lifespan with multiple complex health alterations. Students practice critical decision-making in a variety of settings. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Three courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4435
NURS 4432Critical Care Nursing3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course focuses on care of individuals across the lifespan with multiple complex health alterations. Students practice critical decision-making in a variety of settings. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367 -
Corequisite
NURS 4437
NURS 4435Critical Care Nursing Lab2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course is a clinical lab which focuses on the care of individuals across the lifespan with multiple complex health alterations. Students will practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills while working with clients requiring critical care nursing care. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Three courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4430
NURS 4437Critical Care Nursing Lab2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course is a clinical lab which focuses on the care of individuals across the lifespan with multiple complex health alterations. Students will practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills while working with clients requiring critical care nursing care. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367 -
Corequisite
NURS 4432
NURS 4441Contemporary Issues in Nursing for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course explores the nursing role in the context of current legal, ethical, political, and economic issues. Students develop skills to influence decisions on issues that impact health for individuals and populations. This course is designed for the RN to BSN student. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
NURS 4462Contemporary Issues for the Health Professional2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course explores the nursing role in the context of current legal, ethical, political, and economic issues. Students develop skills to effect decisions on issues that influence health for individuals and populations. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367 -
Corequisite
NURS 3242 and NURS 4432 and NURS 4437 and NURS 4547 and NURS 4552
NURS 4471Management of the Complex Patient for RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course focuses on the management of patients with multiple complex health problems. The course is designed to prepare healthcare professionals to manage patients with multiple co-morbidities throughout the lifespan. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
NURS 4547Leadership and Management for the Health Professional Lab/Capstone3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision-making as a part of a preceptor/capstone experience in advanced care settings with application of leadership and management principles. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367 -
Corequisite
NURS 3242 and NURS 4432 and NURS 4437 and NURS 4462 and NURS 4552
NURS 4550Leadership and Management in Nursing3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course discusses historical, contemporary, and current management and leadership concepts while exploring self-application techniques and models through individual leadership abilities and styles. Three (3) credit hours (three classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level One, Two, and Three courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4555
NURS 4551Leadership and Management for the RN to BSN3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course introduces theory, concepts, and practices of community health nursing with an emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. This also includes identification of community resources for implementing change to provide community health. Practice-based learning is embedded in this course. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course discusses historical, contemporary, and current management and leadership concepts while exploring self-application techniques and models through individual leadership abilities and styles. Three (3) credit hours (three classroom hours per week). Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 3212 and NURS 4322 and NURS 4332 and NURS 4342 and NURS 4352 and NURS 4367 -
Corequisite
NURS 4547
NURS 4555Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab/Capstone4
Credit(s) | $120 Fee Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision-making as a part of a preceptor/capstone experience in advanced care settings with application of leadership and management principles. Must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Completion of all Level Three courses Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors only
Corequisite
NURS 4550
NURS 4830Readings and Conferences1-3
Credit(s) | $30 per credit Fee Faculty-guided/student-designed learning experiences for the RN to BSN nursing student. One (1) to three (3) credit hours (15 to 45 hours per week). (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $60 Fee Working with Nursing faculty, students actively participate in the research process. The end result is a well-written, APA-style paper, poster, or other presentation format which students will share in an appropriate academic forum. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course sets the foundational stage for leadership in nursing. Students focus on theoretical and practical aspects of leadership in healthcare, and they discuss professional standards of practice for nursing leadership. Learners in this course explore various theories of leadership and how a nurse leader would respond in healthcare settings according to each leadership paradigm. Students will consider emotional intelligence and how it affects the ability to perform as an effective leader, as well as evaluate their own leadership style. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6112Leadership Theory and Professional Role Development for the FNP3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course explores leadership theories and professional role development for advanced practice nurses, emphasizing transformational leadership, interprofessional collaboration, ethical decision-making, and self-care. Students apply evidence-based leadership frameworks to the FNP role to strengthen competencies in communication, emotional intelligence, and clinical practice and effectiveness as autonomous providers. (Fall - 1st Session, Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 1st Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 1st Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6210Integrated Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Health Assessment3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course focuses on the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. and how nurse leaders can implement strategies to improve population health, enhance the care experience, and reduce costs. This course emphasizes the use of comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration model to address health concerns in patients and communities. Students will build upon basic assessment knowledge and skills incorporating psychological, sociocultural, developmental, spiritual, genetic, and social determinants of health. Students will review the pathophysiology processes of chronic illnesses that result in the need for ongoing care, monitoring, and engagement with healthcare providers at all levels. Students will learn about pharmaceutical agents utilized in the primary care setting, common over-the-counter agents as well some complementary therapeutics will be discussed. Emphasis is on the pharmacodynamics of medications most commonly prescribed for the management of chronic conditions. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course examines organizational, state, and federal policies which affect healthcare delivery. Students will examine the influence of lay, professional, and special interest groups in relation to advocacy for policy change, state and federal legislation, as well as the allocation of resources and the setting of health priorities. Students will develop skills to advocate for policies in both private and governmental agencies that are important to nursing, improve population health, enhance the care experience, reduce costs, and health equity. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6320Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Leadership3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course is designed to enhance proficiency in understanding research, developing clinical questions, evaluating current guidelines, implementing change, and maintaining best practices. Learners will gain an understanding of and begin to utilize resources for the implementation of principles of evidence-based practice in the healthcare setting. Students will combine clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence to improve quality of care, safety, and administration in the role of the nurse leader. Scholars will advance competency skills in information literacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge dissemination to efficiently translate evidence-based innovation in the capacity of nursing leadership. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6325Evidence-Based Practice for the Nurse Practitioner3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course is designed to advance proficiency in applying evidence-based practice (EBP) to clinical decision-making in the Family Nurse Practitioner role. Learners will develop skills in formulating clinical questions, critically appraising research, evaluating clinical guidelines, and integrating patient values with the best available evidence. Emphasis is placed on improving quality of care, patient safety, and health outcomes across the lifespan through the translation of research into primary care practice. Students will strengthen competencies in information literacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and dissemination of evidence-based innovations, preparing them to deliver safe, ethical, and effective care in diverse healthcare settings. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course will focus on how nurse leaders in all practice areas can act to create safe forums for ethical discussion, reasoning, and influence. Students will develop knowledge and skills to help lead healthcare organizations to ensure a positive ethical practice environment. Biomedical ethical principles that influence population health outcomes and health equity will be examined. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6510Innovation and Information in Nursing Leadership3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course will examine the role of nurse leaders in developing and influencing the adoption of innovative strategies to improve population outcomes. Students will learn to apply systems change theories for planning, implementing, and evaluating strategically planned change. Nursing informatics is essential to facilitating interprofessional data-driven organizational change. Students will develop an understanding in the use of patient- and population-based data applications that inform and support the transformation of nursing care delivery toward a future of value-based quality nursing care that improves health outcomes, reduces costs, and ensures health equity. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course provides students with an opportunity to apply leadership skills and evidence-based practice in a variety of nursing settings. Students in this course apply the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) curriculum experience by translating knowledge into practice through participation in professional activities and the development of a culminating project. Students will develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based project. Students will evaluate the success of their capstone project by analyzing results, using the key performance indicators and metrics that were identified while planning the evaluation phase. Students will present the results of the capstone project in a final report and presentation with a focus on lessons learned throughout each of the phases: initiation, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This is the final course in the MSN Leadership program. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter]
BA 6000 and HCA 6100 and MGMT 6100 and NURS 6110 and NURS 6210 and NURS 6310 and NURS 6320 and NURS 6410 and NURS 6510 -
NURS 6611Advanced Pathophysiology I2
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course provides foundational knowledge of pathophysiological processes that underlie clinical practice across the lifespan. Content emphasizes cellular biology, genetics, and mechanisms of disease in core systems (neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal). Students will analyze disease progression and integrate evidence-based understanding into advanced nursing practice. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $60 Fee This course builds on Advanced Pathophysiology I and emphasizes advanced disease processes in additional systems (endocrine, GI, musculoskeletal, reproductive, hematologic, immune). Students will explore complex multisystem disorders, analyze case studies, and apply pathophysiologic concepts to diagnostic reasoning in advanced practice nursing. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course provides the FNP student with the knowledge of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug interactions and pharmacogenetics. It provides competencies and skills for prescribing and monitoring medication safely and effectively in a clinical setting for clients across the lifespan. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This advanced health assessment course is designed to equip Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students with the essential knowledge and skills required to proficiently assess patients throughout the lifespan. Students will cultivate expertise in diagnostic reasoning, advanced communication techniques, and comprehensive physical assessment skills. Through a dynamic curriculum, they will learn to systematically collect and analyze patient data, enabling them to not only identify the current health status of patients but also discern subtle changes in health patterns. This course empowers FNP students to become adept practitioners, capable of conducting thorough and insightful health assessments to inform evidence-based decision-making in their clinical practice. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6640Health Promotion and Population Care for MSN FNP3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course prepares the students to perform the role of an advanced practice nurse with the essential competencies and skills necessary to provide health promotion activities to individuals and populations. This course will prepare students to incorporate individual characteristics, population factors, and social determinants of health (SDOH) into health promotion activities to improve individual and population health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and improve health equity. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6650Primary Care Management: Adult and Women’s Health3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course provides the FNP student with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients in the primary care setting. Specific content relates to primary care needs of adults across the lifespan and includes an emphasis on women’s health. It will include screening for, preventing, and/or managing common acute and chronic conditions; health promotion and health maintenance. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $30 Fee The campus clinical intensive is a one-week live interaction at the SUU campus. It allows the nurse practitioner students to exercise their skills through interactive activities that are not available through online course work. Students will engage in clinical course related activities such as physical assessment practice with standardized patients, case presentations and communication, simulation cases and procedures, wound management and primary care office procedures. The on-campus intensive also provides an opportunity for students to connect to the MSN faculty and other health profession programs at SUU. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6670Primary Care Management: Pediatric and Reproductive Health3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This course equips students with knowledge and skills for proficient patient management and reproductive health care in primary settings. Specific content relates to primary care needs of children and reproductive health of men and women. Focus is on health maintenance, teaching, screening, and clinical management of common chronic and acute health problems. Emphasis is on wellness management, differential diagnoses, and pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic treatment options. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6680Primary Care Management: Special Populations and Genetics3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This advanced FNP course focuses on primary care management for special populations, seamlessly integrating genetics and genomics for primary care. Students will gain specialized skills to address the unique healthcare needs of diverse populations and vulnerable communities. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based approaches and precision medicine, ensuring FNPs can also provide patient-centered care by incorporating genetic and genomic principles into assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6690Transition to Practice and Certification Review3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This capstone course for Family Nurse Practitioner focuses on seamlessly transitioning students from academic learning to professional practice. It includes a comprehensive review for FNP certification exams, hands-on case studies and simulations, and practical insights into practice management, professionalism, and cultural competence. By the course’s end, students will be well-prepared for successful entry into advanced nursing practice and confident pursuit of FNP certification. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This Primary Care Clinical Course provides an immersive and hands-on experience in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care to the adult population. Guided by evidence-based practice, students will enhance their clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions in managing common acute and chronic health conditions prevalent in adult primary care. Through supervised clinical practice, students will refine their proficiency in health assessments, diagnostics, and the formulation of evidence-based treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on fostering effective communication, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies specific to adult patients. Students will be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of adult primary care, ensuring a holistic approach to wellness, preventative care, and the effective management of adult health concerns. This course is conducted exclusively within a clinical setting, providing students with hands-on experience in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered adult primary care. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This Primary Care Clinical Course provides an immersive and hands-on experience in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care to the adult population. Guided by evidence-based practice, students will enhance their clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions in managing common acute and chronic health conditions prevalent in adult primary care. Through supervised clinical practice, students will refine their proficiency in health assessments, diagnostics, and the formulation of evidence-based treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on fostering effective communication, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies specific to adult patients. Students will be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of adult primary care, ensuring a holistic approach to wellness, preventative care, and the effective management of adult health concerns. This course is conducted exclusively within a clinical setting, providing students with hands-on experience in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered adult primary care. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
NURS 6720Pediatric and Reproductive Health Primary Care Clinical I3
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This comprehensive FNP Primary Care Clinical Course integrates pediatric care and reproductive health, providing students with a multifaceted experience in delivering patient-centered care across the lifespan. Guided by evidence-based practice, students will refine clinical skills, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions relevant to both pediatric and reproductive health care. Through supervised clinical practice, students will enhance proficiency in pediatric health assessments, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatment plans, as well as reproductive health screenings, family planning, and comprehensive care for women across the reproductive lifespan. Emphasis is placed on fostering effective communication, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies tailored to both pediatric and reproductive health contexts. This course is conducted exclusively within a clinical setting, providing students with hands-on experience in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered pediatric and adult primary care. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This Specialty Clinical Course offers FNP students an immersive, hands-on experience in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care across diverse specialty settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, students will enhance their clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and therapeutic decision-making while managing complex health conditions. Through supervised practice, they will refine assessment, diagnostic, and individualized treatment planning abilities. The course highlights the integration of specialty guidelines, interprofessional collaboration, and health promotion strategies tailored to patients across the lifespan. Students will develop the competence and confidence needed to provide holistic, culturally responsive care within specialty practice. Conducted entirely in clinical environments, this course prepares FNPs to excel in advanced specialty care settings. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This capstone project course is the culmination of a graduate nursing program for aspiring Family Nurse Practitioners. It involves identifying a healthcare issue, conducting a literature review, performing a needs assessment, designing interventions, implementing them, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. The course emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and preparing students for advanced nursing roles. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $90 Fee This is the final clinical course of the FNP Program. This course integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice. It emphasizes comprehensive patient care across the lifespan, interprofessional collaboration, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Students work closely with preceptors, engage in reflection, and address ethical and professional standards. This culminating experience prepares them for autonomous practice as family nurse practitioners. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
