37 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 300Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice5
Introduces historical perspectives and contemporary progression of nursing as a profession. Essential concepts and competencies of safe and effective nursing practice are explored. Nursing is presented from the perspective of advocacy, patient safety, and public trust. Students will develop an academic success plan for nursing as a major. 5 Credit(s).
Admission to the Nursing Program. All courses must be completed in sequence per semester. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 302Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice4
This course reinforces and expounds upon foundational theoretical nursing knowledge, ethical and legal considerations, regulatory frameworks, and practical skills that are essential to safe and competent practice. Students will integrate knowledge and skills, and advance the concepts related to critical thinking and decision making. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
Students will apply fundamental knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and skills laboratory learning experiences. Students will deliver care across the lifespan, factoring in specific needs related to cultural, spiritual, safety, and mental health considerations. Concepts related to confidentiality, access to information, and clinical documentation will be introduced. 2 Credit(s). 90 clinical Contact Hour(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology or Permission of the Director of Nursing Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 310Nursing Pharmacology I3
Introduction to the knowledge and interventions related to pharmacologic therapy. Concepts related to maximizing therapeutic effects and preventing or minimizing adverse effects of drug therapy will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on safe application of basic pharmacotherapeutic knowledge in nursing care as well as patient outcomes, and documentation thereof. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology or Permission of the Director of the Nursing Program Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 315Foundations and Pharmacology3
This course provides students application opportunities to integrate foundational and pharmacological knowledge, theories, and skills in the laboratory setting. Faculty-led learning, coupled with multi-media resources create an active and safe learning environment. 3 Credit(s).
Admission to the Nursing Program. All courses must be completed in sequence per semester. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 320LHealth Assessment4
Students will be presented with experiential learning situations in order to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform health histories, physical examinations, and interpret normal findings as well as common deviations from normal. 4 Credit(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 330 - Pathophysiology or Permission of the Director of the Nursing Program Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 330Pathophysiology3
In this course students will explore mechanisms of disease, manifestation of symptoms, and treatments across the lifespan. Physical or biochemical changes that are the cause or result of pathology or disease processes will be examined. 3 Credit(s).
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 340Community Health3
In this course, the nursing process is used to develop, implement, and evaluate care for individuals, families, and groups in the community setting. Concepts of population health are explored and utilized to frame opportunities to serve patients outside the confines of an acute care setting. Interprofessional collaboration is a cornerstone of community health and students will interact with experts in the field as they learn about assessing communities and populations, resource utilization, eligibility, and unique practice opportunities. Additionally, an emphasis on rural health will be threaded through the course. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology
Corequisite
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 370 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 350Adult Nursing I3
This course will focus on the concepts of nursing practice related to the care of adults of all ages related to acute and chronic health conditions and complex care needs. Skills and knowledge will be combined to assist patients to meet their needs through promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health. Concepts of preserving dignity and maintaining confidentiality will be reinforced. Skills to assess for abuse and neglect will be reinforced. The role of nurse as advocate and teacher will be incorporated into practice. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology
Corequisite
NUR 340 - Community Health NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 370 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 350LAdvanced Clinical Skills Lab1
Laboratory course that focusses on instruction of advanced clinical skills. 1 Credit(s). 1 Contact Hour(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 351US Health Policy & Ethics4
This course begins with an exploration of ethics. Students will become familiar with theories, and how these theories can be applied in practice and in policy making. Current healthcare issues will serve as the platform for concept analyses. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
Students will integrate fundamental nursing knowledge, principles of adult health, clinical skills and knowledge within clinical settings. Students will utilize assessment, categorization (nursing diagnosis), planning, intervention, and evaluation skills to care for patients with complex medical conditions. Students will identify gaps in care and resources, scan for signs of abuse, and utilize written and oral communication skills to deliver patient care, work with members of the healthcare team, and document care interactions. 2 Credit(s). 135 Clinical Contact Hours Contact Hour(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology
Corequisite
NUR 340 - Community Health NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 370 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 360Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing4
Focuses on the concepts of reproductive health, pregnancy, birth process, delivery modalities, post- partem care, and care of the family unit. Nursing practice will relate to physical assessment, care planning, problem identification, advocacy, and evaluation for possible abuse and or neglect. A Holistic approach will be utilized in the care of mothers-babies, children, and families. Health promotion, disease prevention, restoration and maintenance for the mother-newborn- pediatric population are highlighted in this course. 4 Credit(s).
Admission to the Nursing Program. All courses must be completed in sequence per semester.
Corequisite
Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 365CMother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical1
Students will integrate fundamental nursing knowledge, principles of nursing care for mothers, babies, and families, clinical skills and knowledge within clinical settings. Students will utilize assessment, categorization (nursing diagnosis), planning, intervention, and evaluation skills to care for patients with normal and altered health conditions. Students will identify gaps in care and resources, scan for signs of abuse, and utilize written and oral communication skills to deliver patient care, work with members of the healthcare team, and document care interactions. 1 Credit(s). 90 Clinical Contact Hours Contact Hour(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology
Corequisite
NUR 340 - Community Health NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 370 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 370Research and Evidence-Based Practice3
This course focuses on the role of research in nursing and health care delivery for the purpose of developing evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the basics of nursing research methods, critical appraisal of research, and the concepts of evidence-based practice. Analysis and comprehension of nursing research to adequately critique and incorporate into evidence-based practice will be explored. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice NUR 305C - Foundations Clinical NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I NUR 315 - Foundations and Pharmacology NUR 320L - Health Assessment NUR 330 - Pathophysiology or permission of Director of the Nursing Program
Corequisite
NUR 340 - Community Health NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 371Research & Evidence Based Practice4
This course focuses on the role of research in nursing and health care delivery for the purpose of developing evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the basics of nursing research methods, critical appraisal of research, and the concepts of evidence-based practice. Analysis and comprehension of nursing research to adequately critique and incorporate into evidence-based practice will be explored. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
This course enables the student to attain knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, effective, culturally-sensitive care using the nursing process and family-centered approach for childbearing clients and their families. Students will learn to assess the pregnant client, to implement caring behaviors for the laboring client, educate the postpartum client, and manage the care of the newborn. 3 Credit(s).
This course covers health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management for infants, children, and adolescents within the context of their family, focusing on developmental, physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs. This course utilizes the nursing process, incorporates evidence-based practices, and prepares students for clinical experiences to apply theoretical knowledge in acute care and community settings. 3 Credit(s).
Students will explore the concepts and constructs related to effective interprofessional practice. Course work will illustrate opportunities for collaboration and allow for practice of exchanging of ideas, debate, conflict resolution, and gaining consensus when patient outcomes are at stake. The theme of provision of care based on common goal is threaded throughout the course. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
Continued and advanced exploration of effects of chemicals used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease including genetic implications of pharmacology. Continued emphasis on safe application of pharmacotherapeutic knowledge in nursing care. The concepts of addiction and abuse with be introduced. 3 Credit(s).
Admission to the Nursing Program. All courses must be completed in sequence per semester. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 417Current, Future, and Transcultural Issues in Nursing3
In this course students examine the past, current and future impact of selected themes/trends related to health care and nursing practice. Emphasis is on cultural assessment and providing culturally competent nursing care from an inclusive/intercultural caring perspective. Highlights the longitudinal nature of many contemporary issues and trends that have a direct impact on the development of nursing science, practice, health policy, and education. 3 Credit(s).
This course focuses on the mental health needs of the individual and family. Biological, psychological, and emotional, and communication systems will be emphasized. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II
Corequisite
NUR 425C - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing NUR 445C - Community Health Nursing Clinical NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II NUR 455C - Adult Nursing II Clinical Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 425CPsychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical
.5 Application of knowledge, theories, and skills related to mental health nursing will occur in this clinical course. Students will interact with individuals with altered mental status and focus care on the mental health needs of the individual and family. Attention will center on maintaining dignity and protection of this vulnerable population. Therapeutic communication techniques will be utilized. .5 Credit(s). 45 Clinical Contact Hours Contact Hour(s).
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II
Corequisite
NUR 420 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing NUR 445C - Community Health Nursing Clinical NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II NUR 455C - Adult Nursing II Clinical Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 440Community Health Nursing3
[EA4, QE] In this course, the nursing process is used to develop, implement, and evaluate care for individuals, families, and groups in the community setting. Concepts of population health are explored and utilized to frame opportunities to serve patients outside the confines of an acute care setting. Interprofessional collaboration is a cornerstone of community health and students will interact with experts in the field as they learn about assessing communities and populations, resource utilization, eligibility, and unique practice opportunities. Additionally, an emphasis on rural health will be threaded through the course. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 4: How do we prepare for and engage in a meaningful life [EA4], with Quantitative Emphasis [QE].
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II
Corequisite
NUR 420 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NUR 425C - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical NUR 445C - Community Health Nursing Clinical NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II NUR 455C - Adult Nursing II Clinical Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 445CCommunity Health Nursing Clinical
.5 Application of knowledge, theories, and skills related to community, population, and rural health nursing will occur in this clinical course. Students will interact with individuals and families from all demographics and assessment and care will focus on identified needs of the individual and family. .5 Credit(s). 45 Clinical Contact Hours Contact Hour(s).
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II
Corequisite
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 450Adult Nursing II3
This course will focus on the advanced concepts of nursing practice related to the care of adults of all ages related to acute and chronic health conditions and complex care needs. Skills and knowledge will be combined to assist patients to meet their needs through promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health. Concepts of preserving dignity and maintaining confidentiality will be reinforced. Skills to assess for abuse and neglect will continue to be threaded through practice. The role of nurse as advocate and teacher will be incorporated into practice. The role of nurse as leader and manager are introduced and practiced. 3 Credit(s).
Admission to the Nursing Program. All courses must be completed in sequence per semester. Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 455CAdult Nursing II Clinical2
Application of advanced knowledge, theories, and clinical reasoning in the clinical setting while caring for adults of all ages experiencing complex alterations in health. Students will incorporate total care management strategies for patient care, delegation components, medication administration, collaboration with other professionals such as physicians, case management, pharmacy, and ancillary therapies. 2 Credit(s). 135 Clinical Contact Hours Contact Hour(s).
NUR 350 - Adult Nursing I NUR 355C - Adult Nursing I Clinical NUR 360 - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing NUR 365C - Mother-Baby-Pediatric Nursing Clinical NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II
Corequisite
NUR 410 - Nursing Pharmacology II NUR 425C - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing NUR 445C - Community Health Nursing Clinical NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 460Gerontological Nursing3
This course focuses on caring for the elderly by employing a holistic, inter-disciplinary approach and an emphasis on healthy aging. The concept of polypharmacy will be emphasized as problematic in this population. Dementia, delirium, and depression will be a focal point of study as these conditions present with similar presentation in the geriatric population and an understanding of such will improve the care and outcomes. Course content follows the framework of the Core Competencies f the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. 2 Credit(s).
Admission to the Nursing Program. All courses must be completed in sequence per semester. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 461Gerontological Nursing4
This course focuses on caring for the elderly by employing a holistic, inter-disciplinary approach and an emphasis on healthy aging. The concept of polypharmacy will be emphasized as problematic in this population. Dementia, delirium, and depression will be a focal point of study as these conditions present with similar presentation in the geriatric population and an understanding of such will improve the care and outcomes. Course content follows the framework of the Core Competencies of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s). This course is part of the Online RN to BSN Program.
This course will focus on higher level advanced concepts of nursing practice related tot eh care of adults of all ages related to acute and chronic health conditions and complex care needs. Skills and knowledge will be combined to assist patients to meet their needs through promotion, restoration and maintenance of health. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 471Current, Future, and Transcultural Issues in Nursing4
In this course students examine the past, current and future impact of selected themes/trends related to health care and nursing practice. Emphasis is on cultural assessment and providing culturally competent nursing care from an inclusive/intercultural caring perspective. Highlights the longitudinal nature of many contemporary issues and trends that have a direct impact on the development of nursing science, practice, health policy, and education. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
NUR 475Leadership and Professional Issues in Healthcare4
This course focuses on leadership theories and principles applied to nursing practice with an emphasis on developing skills and strategies for innovative and creative approaches to healthcare challenges. The delegation process is also a focal point and how it applies in practice. Students will examine the past, current and future impact of selected themes/trends related to health care and nursing practice. Emphasis is on cultural assessment and providing culturally competent nursing care from an inclusive/intercultural caring perspective. Students explore how healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory policies, directly and indirectly influence nursing practice. 4 Credit(s).
NUR 420 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NUR 425C - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing NUR 445C - Community Health Nursing Clinical NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II NUR 455C - Adult Nursing II Clinical Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 480Research & Informatics3
This course focuses on the role of research in nursing and health care delivery for the purpose of developing evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed upon an understanding of the basics of nursing research methods, critical appraisal of research, and the concepts of evidence-based practice. Analysis and comprehension of nursing research to adequately critique and incorporate into evidence-based practice will be explored as well as exploring the history of healthcare informatics, current issues, basic informatics concepts, and health information management applications. 3 Credit(s).
Admission to Upper Division of Nursing Program Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 481Leadership & Management4
This course focuses on management and leadership theory, principles, and practice application. An emphasis is placed on skill and strategy development, which are essential for effective healthcare management and leadership. The delegation process is also a focal point as it relates to safe, practical oversight of care delivery. Students will explore how healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory policies, directly and indirectly influence nursing practice. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
In this course students explore the history of healthcare informatics, current issues, basic infomatics concepts and health information management applications. Effective cyclical planning is a critical skill in nursing and is dependent on the accuracy of data. Teaching strategies will be utilized to allow studnets ot navigate these processes. 3 Credit(s).
NUR 370 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice NUR 420 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NUR 425C - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing NUR 445C - Community Health Nursing Clinical NUR 450 - Adult Nursing II NUR 455C - Adult Nursing II Clinical Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
NUR 491Nursing Informatics & Data Management4
In this course studnets explore the history of healthcare informatics, current issues, basic informatics concepts, and health inromation management applications. Effective cyclical planning is a critical skill in nursing and is dependent on the accuracy of data. This course is for post-licensure students. 4 Credit(s).
NUR 495CTransition to Professional Practice Clinical4
This course serves as the capstone for the program. Students will clinically apply and synthesize prerequisite knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning acquired throughout the program. Focusing on transition into professional nursing practice, students will increase their responsibility and accountability in professional nursing roles. Utilization of delegation skills and principles, along with management and leadership skills, emerge in a greater way throughout this rotation. Through culminating learning experiences, students and faculty will assess the required competencies as the final program outcomes. Abandonment, abuse, and neglect remain a focal point of practice as per Code of Virginia §54.1 -3013.1. 4 Credit(s).
NUR 460 - Gerontological Nursing NUR 470 - Current, Future, and Transcultural Issues in Nursing NUR 480 - Research and Informatics NUR 490 - Nursing Informatics and Data Management Pre-/
