19 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.
Guides application of theory and principles for basic nursing interventions for individuals with common health alterations and begins socialization into the professional nursing role. 45 hours of clinical; 45 hours of skills lab.
Prepares students to integrate observations, systematically collect data and communicate effectively in the comprehensive health assessment of clients. 45 hours of lab.
Introduces clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills to develop deliberate, responsible and thoughtful responses to healthcare situations – teaching students to ‘think like a nurse’.
Examines the pathophysiologic basis for alterations in health across the lifespan. Applies principles of drug action and nursing implications within the framework of the nursing process. Study is centered on the respiratory, cardiac, immune and neurological systems, as well as oncological illnesses.
Explores the nurse’s role in addressing emerging issues in healthcare.
Focuses on application of the nursing process, critical thinking and clinical decision-making in the care of adults with acute or chronic illness. Study is centered on the respiratory, cardiac, immune and neurological systems, as well as oncological illnesses. 90 hours of clinical.
Introduces foundational principles, concepts and methods to provide safe, quality patient care, improve patient outcomes and improve the healthcare practice environment. Prerequisite: Principles and Application of Critical Thinking.
Continues application of the nursing process, critical thinking and clinical decision-making in the care of adults with acute and chronic illness. Study is centered on the GI, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems. 90 hours of clinical.
Continues to examine the pathophysiologic basis for alterations in health across the lifespan. Applies principles of drug action and nursing implications within the framework of the nursing process. Study is centered on the GI, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.
Application of the nursing process in the compassionate care of individuals and families experiencing acute or chronic psychiatric/mental health illnesses. 45 hours of clinical.
Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of healthcare for the childbearing and childrearing family. Emphasizes the nurse’s role in health promotion and disease prevention for families. 45 hours of clinical.
Develops skills necessary to identify, appraise and apply best evidence to support nursing practice and improve client health. Examines how technology and informatics can be used to leverage change in healthcare. 169 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
Prepares the healthcare professional to provide culturally appropriate physical and spiritual care for diverse clients.
Provides knowledge and skills for healthcare professionals to address common ethical and legal issues encountered in their roles as citizens, members of a profession, providers of care, and managers of care.
Explores the nurse’s role in managing healthcare for communities. Focus will be on utilizing the framework of Healthy People 2020 to promote and improve health within a defined community. 90 hours of clinical.
Introduces healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments, including trends from the local to national level.
Synthesizes all prior nursing knowledge in the management of care of critically ill clients and their families. Focuses on complex nursing decisions and interventions across a variety of environments. 90 hours of clinical.
Develops skills in interprofessional leadership and management expected of an entry-level nurse. Explores current theories of management, leadership and change, and the internal forces of the healthcare system affecting delivery of care. Begins the transition from student nurse to professional practitioner. 90 hours of clinical
TOTAL NURSING CREDIT HOURS 69 167 | A v e r e t t U n i v e r s i t y A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g 2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7
Source: Averett University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
