120 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.
Upper division standing This course reviews basic mathematics used by nurses for dosage calculation of medications and solutions. It focuses on calculating medication dosages (oral and parenteral), intravenous fluid flow rates and infusion time, and preparation of solutions. Students learn how to interpret medication orders and drug labels.
NURS 303 , NURS 340 . Students develop the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective nursing skills necessary to practice safely and competently across the lifespan. Students are provided the theoretical basis for professional nursing skills and the course is offered in an integrated lecture/skills practice format.
NURS 326 . This course develops the advanced psychomotor, cognitive, and affective nursing skills necessary to practice safely and competently across the lifespan in diverse healthcare settings. This course provides students with the theoretical basis for professional nursing skills and is offered in an integrated lecture / skills practice format.
NURS 328C . Students explore the generalist nursing roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care as they relate to the care of older adult clients. Emphasis is placed on nursing strategies that promote wellness in older adults, patient engagement, and safe, quality patient-centered care along the aging continuum.
Upper division standing Major pathophysiologic concepts are explored. Theories relating etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations are used to study common disease processes. Concepts from anatomy and physiology provide the foundation for exploring human dysfunction. Concepts learned in this course are basic to the health professions.
NURS 328C . This course develops the knowledge base needed to provide patient-centered care. Concepts of illness, disease management and pharmacology are integrated. The students apply the nursing process to clients with selected alterations in adaptive and regulatory mechanisms.
NURS 326 . During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the first in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the novice level of clinical performance.
Upper division standing; Registered Nurse students. The objectives and content of this Level One Course are derived from the School of Nursing’s philosophy and conceptual framework and facilitate achievement of the School’s program objectives, as well as the essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN). Additionally, the major topics and skills covered in this course are common to most foundational and professional texts. Current research and advancement in nursing theory and clinical practice also determine course content.
NURS 331Nursing Process for Families with Children4
NURS 338C . Students focus on maternal-newborn care and on the care of children from infancy through adolescence. Conception, pregnancy, fetal development, childbirth, and postpartum care are addressed. Emphasis is placed on nursing care of families, child growth and development from conception through adolescence, and common recurring pediatric illnesses. Nursing strategies that promote health, reduce risk, and prevent disease will be included.
NURS 327 . During this clinical practicum, students participate in supervised clinical experiences and selected observational clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. This is the second in a series of four clinical practicum courses whereby students progress toward achievement of the program outcomes. In this course, students are expected to reach the assisted level of clinical performance.
NURS 340Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan3
Upper division standing This course is designed to help develop comprehensive, integrative skills in using and understanding medical terminology utilized in healthcare settings, medical literature, and in healthcare data analysis.
NURS 301 , NURS 321 , NURS 340 , NURS 345 , NURS 368 Provides a comprehensive overview of the research process including problem statements, review of literature, methodology, design, sampling, data collection, and interpretation of findings. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of data-based publications and presentations.
NURS 301 , NURS 321 , NURS 340 , NURS 345 , NURS 368 Develops the student’s theoretical knowledge of holistic nursing care of the adult. Practicum provides opportunity to promote, protect, and restore health of acutely and chronically ill adults through application of theoretical knowledge in a variety of settings.
NURS 301 , NURS 321 , NURS 340 , NURS 345 , NURS 368 In-depth consideration of the childbearing phase of the lifecycle with application of theory through nursing care of clients and their families related to childbearing.
Upper division standing Emphasis is placed on knowledge and understanding of the relationship of drugs and their effects on humans with complex health problems.
NURS 400RN Strategies for Professional Nursing3
(3) Provides a comprehensive overview of strategies for successful learning and engagement in the RN- BSN program at Radford University culminating in a baccalaureate degree in Nursing. The strategies include: introduction to RN-BSN coursework, professional writing utilizing APA format, review of plagiarism, understanding of scholarly and reputable sources, time management, online etiquette, and professional communication with faculty and peers.
(3) Introduction to informatics as an integration of nursing, computer and information sciences that support the practice of nursing. It will acquaint practicing nurses with the effective utilization of technology and its applications throughout all aspects of health delivery.
(3) Explores current topics in health care, health care delivery models, ethical, legal, regulatory and compliance issues. This course will also cover the quality and outcome measures that are essential in the healthcare industry.
(3) Focuses on the aging process to include biological, sociological, psychological, and spiritual components with clinical applications in the provision of care to older adult clients in a variety of settings, such as the community, assisted living facilities, acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
(3) Fosters an environment for the nursing student to implement Evidence-Based Practice, nursing theory, and holistic core values/principles into their professional practice. Students will apply their current knowledge and skills, while building new ones, to implement behavioral change strategies, fulfill nurse coaching activities, and integrate holism into their care delivery. Florence Nightingale advocated for patient care that was unified, health/wellness focuses and collaborative in delivery which is the desired practice change component of this course.
STAT 130 or STAT 200 . Provides a comprehensive overview of the research process including problem statements, review of literature, methodology, design, sampling, data collection, and interpretation of findings. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of data-based publications and presentations.
NURS 409RN Interprofessional Clinical and Capstone3
NURS 341 , NURS 362 , NURS 364 , NURS 366 Focuses on normal growth and development, and evidence based nursing interventions appropriate for managing the acute and chronic care and the promotion of health for children in a variety of settings.
NURS 341 , NURS 362 , NURS 364 This course focuses on nursing care for adult clients with complex health problems incorporating clinical experiences in a variety of community settings. Previously gained knowledge as well a new knowledge is emphasized to promote the acutely ill client’s holistic health. Theoretical knowledge and clinical application facilitate transition from student to professional nurse.
Upper division standing or permission of instructor. Explores current problems in nursing, health care and health care delivery. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s Studies.
NURS 453 , NURS 454 , NURS 457 Focuses on client/environment interactions incorporating clinical experiences with diverse populations in a variety of community settings and with individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. REAL Area L
NURS 451 , NURS 454 , NURS 457 VI. Course Description: This course focuses on the major leadership and professional development skills necessary for professional practice, including leadership style, management and leadership theories, change, quality management, fiscal and economic issues, personnel management, legal and ethical issues, healthcare organizations and policy, professionalism, personal nursing philosophy, political action, career development, and historical influences on nursing today.
NURS 451, NURS 453, NURS 457 Provides students with the opportunity to synthesize theoretical concepts, current research, and nursing practice skills in a selected clinical setting. Professional roles are applied through structured clinical learning experiences, and learning is facilitated through a selected clinical role model serving as preceptor to the student. REAL Area L
Permission of the instructor. Focuses on the theoretical knowledge of nursing care of adults and children with complex illnesses involved in air transport, including immediate stabilization and transport of the emergent patient utilizing a team approach.
NURS 451 , NURS 453 , NURS 454 This level 4 course focuses on the student’s theoretical and clinical practice knowledge in preparation for the initial professional nursing role and successful passage of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) test for registered nursing (RN) licensure.
NURS 471Leadership and Health Policy in Nursing (WI)3
NURS 479C . Students integrate the concept of leadership roles, principles, theories, models, and health policies in healthcare practice. Emphasis is on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for interdisciplinary leadership in the clinical setting. Cornerstone WI
Upper division standing or permission of instructor. Examines therapies becoming accepted by Americans as complements or alternatives to traditional Western medical practices. Focuses on non-toxic and noninvasive approaches to achieving and maintaining wellness and healing for the body, mind and spirit.
NURS 461 . During this practicum, students participate in clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. Students reach the self- directed level of clinical performance.
Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in the School of Nursing. Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student and the faculty member with whom the student works. (Honors project may be a written or a written and performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Accepted into the MSN Nursing program. Incorporates the generalist nursing knowledge common to baccalaureate nursing education as delineated in AACN The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Students will explore and analyze current issues facing the professional practice of nursing as a foundation for advanced nursing education.
NURS 498Independent Study1-6
(1-6) Available to nursing students in upper division. Provides opportunity to pursue an in-depth topic relevant to nursing. See “ Independent Study ” for approval procedure.
Graduate standing or permission of faculty. Examines therapies becoming accepted by Americans as complements or alternatives to traditional Western medical practices. Focuses on non-toxic and noninvasive approaches to achieving and maintaining wellness and healing for the body, mind and spirit.
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of the faculty. The effects of legal and regulatory processes on healthcare systems, nursing practice, and patient outcomes are examined. Strategies for policy advocacy as well as legislative and regulatory issues are explored.
NURS 605Interprofessional Leadership and Advanced Practice Roles3
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of the faculty. Advanced nursing practice clinical and/or administrative leadership roles are analyzed. The impact of ethical and legal principles as well as interprofessional collaboration on organizational leadership and clinical outcomes is emphasized.
NURS 610Principles of Primary Care and Family Health3
NURS 615 . Students focus on the development of clinical decision making and other knowledge and skills needed to deliver advanced practice healthcare throughout the adult lifespan. Assessment, diagnosis, health promotion and prevention, and management of acute and chronic health issues within primary healthcare environments are emphasized.
NURS 615Practicum I: Primary Care of Adults and Geriatrics2
NURS 614 . Students develop competence to function in the advanced practice provider role with adults and older adults experiencing acute and chronic conditions.
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of the faculty. Concepts of healthcare quality and safety are analyzed with a focus on patient and population health outcomes.
Graduate standing in Nursing with permission of faculty. Concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion are examined with a focus on improving population health outcomes through analyzing disease prevention and health promotion concepts.
NURS 614 and NURS 615 . A continuation of Primary Care of Adult and Geriatrics I. Students focus on the development of clinical decision making and other knowledge and skills needed to deliver advanced practice healthcare throughout the adult lifespan. Assessment, diagnosis, health promotion and prevention, and management of acute and chronic health issues within primary healthcare environments are emphasized
NURS 625Practicum II: Primary Care of Adults and Geriatrics2
NURS 624 . A continuation of Practicum I. Students further develop competencies to function in the advanced practice provider role with adults and older adults experiencing acute and chronic conditions.
Graduate standing. This course is designed to help students examine theories, principles and applications of roles, characteristics and functions related to nursing administration. The focus is on delivery of high-quality and cost-effective care in a fiscally constrained health care delivery system.
NURS 644Theories and Strategies for Nursing Education3
Graduate standing. Examines issues related to nursing education in a variety of settings including schools of nursing, continuing education and staff development in the work place. Focuses on the teaching-learning process and the development, implementation and evaluation of effective units of instruction/learning.
Graduate standing. This course is designed to provide practical experience in the facets of the role of nurse educator including teaching in the classroom, laboratory and clinical setting. Other responsibilities of the nurse educator will be explored including membership on committees that contribute to the effectiveness of a nursing program and the larger unit of which the school is a part (college/university).
NURS 649Organizational Behavior and Human Resources3
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of the faculty. Advancing a culture of excellence through building and leading diverse collaborative teams and utilizing innovative human resource practices are emphasized.
NURS 704 . Development of the advanced knowledge and skills needed for competent decision-making and delivery of care in diverse pediatric populations.
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of the faculty. Concepts, methods, and tools critical to making sound business and financial decisions in an ever-changing healthcare economic climate are explored.
NURS 624 and NURS 625 . Students focus on the development of knowledge and skills for clinical decision making needed to deliver advanced practice healthcare to individuals regarding reproductive health. Assessment, diagnosis, health promotion/disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic health issues for individuals and populations are emphasized.
NURS 657Practicum III: Primary Care of Children, Adolescents, and Women3
Department Approval. An administrative practicum experience is supervised by practice experts in nursing and healthcare administration. Competencies essential for the role of the nurse administrator are practiced and refined.
NURS 671 Students identify an issue worthy of inquiry relevant to advanced practice nursing and complete a final scholarly master’s project while demonstrating achievement of program outcomes.
NURS 700Foundations and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice2
Graduate standing in Nursing or Permission of Instructor. Cross-Listed: NURS 651 Focus on the distinct perspectives of Advanced Nursing Practice roles and responsibilities.
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of the faculty. The knowledge and skills essential in academic and professional writing are explored. The focus is on communicating professional information and synthesis of evidence through writing in an academic environment.
NURS 702Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice3
Graduate standing. Cross-Listed: NURS 620 Examines development of nursing theory and its uses in nursing practice and research. Includes the study and critique of nursing theories and theories from related disciplines. Explores philosophical issues related to contemporary nursing theory.
Concepts of healthcare systems, quality, and safety are analyzed with a focus on patient and population health outcomes for improving healthcare quality and safety for diverse individuals, populations, and healthcare systems.
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 714 , NURS 716 . The Primary Care Intensive is a hybrid interactive course concentrating on advanced knowledge and skills commonly encountered in the primary care setting.
NURS 600 . Students identify an issue worthy of inquiry relevant to advanced practice nursing. Students critique and integrate evidence based literature to develop and present a scholarly project. Analytic thinking and writing skills are refined.
Graduate standing. Cross-Listed: NURS 628 This course is designed for the study of physiological alterations underlying disease entities and relating knowledge to interpret changes in normal function that result in symptoms indicative of illness. Students will examine current research in pathophysiology. The course provides the student with an essential theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice.
Graduate standing or permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator; must be taken concurrently with NURS 713 . This course provides the advanced practice nurse with the advanced skills related to health assessment and clinical decision making.
Graduate standing in Nursing or permission of instructor. Cross-Listed: NURS 631 Every Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) should have a well-grounded understanding of basic pharmacologic principles, which includes the cellular response level. This area of core content incorporates both pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics of broad categories of pharmacologic agents. Emphasis of this online course is on the understanding of pharmacology in health promotion, protection, and restoration.
NURS 720Advanced Family Nursing: Acute Illness Across the Lifespan3
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 713 , NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 720 ; or permission of faculty. This course is the clinical practicum for NURS 724 - Advanced Family Nursing: Chronic Illness Across the Lifespan (theory) in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program, Family Nurse Practitioner track.
NURS 724Advanced Family Nursing: Chronic Illness Across the Lifespan3
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 713 , NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 725 ; or permission of instructor. This course provides the advanced practice nurse practitioner with the knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and managing chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
NURS 725Advanced Family Nursing: Chronic Illness Across the Lifespan-Clinical2
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 713 , NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 724 ; or permission of faculty. This course is the clinical practicum for NURS 724 - Advanced Family Nursing: Chronic Illness Across the Lifespan .
NURS 726Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care 1: FNP Concentration3
[[NURS-710]], [[NURS-712]]/[[NURS-714]],[[NURS-716]]. This course is designed to prepare the student for advanced clinical decision-making related to providing care in diverse settings with individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan.
NURS 727Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care 2: FNP Concentration3
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 714 , NURS 716 . This course is a continuation of Primary Care 1, designed to prepare the student for advanced clinical decision-making related to providing care in diverse settings with individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan.
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 713 , NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 728 ; or permission of faculty. This course is the clinical practicum for NURS 728 - Advanced Family Nursing: Women’s Health in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program, Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.
NURS 732Advanced Family Nursing: Children’s Health3
NURS 710 , NURS 712 , NURS 713 , NURS 716 and concurrent with NURS 732 ; or permission of faculty. This is the clinical course for NURS 732 - Advanced Family Nursing: Children’s Health . The focus is health promotion/prevention in children/adolescents and families and assessment, diagnosis and management of health status changes in this population.
NURS 735Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan - Clinical1-8
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NURS 710 , NURS 712 / NURS 714 , NURS 716 . This clinical course provides 360 hours of direct-patient care with preceptors focusing on health wellness along with the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic illness across the lifespan.
NURS 720 and NURS 721 , NURS 724 and NURS 725 , NURS 728 and NURS 729 , NURS 732 and NURS 733 . This course is the final clinical practicum course for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program.
NURS 742 . Concepts of evidence-based teaching, learning, curriculum, and instruction to promote student engagement in education and healthcare environments are examined.
NURS 746Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing3
NURS 742 and NURS 743 . Assessment and evaluation strategies and evaluation of program outcomes and curriculum design in nursing education and healthcare environments are examined.
NURS 742 , NURS 743 , and NURS 746 . Clinical practice in education and healthcare environments provide students the opportunity to advance knowledge and skills and demonstrate competencies as nurse educators.
NURS 760Advanced Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health: Theory & Practice Across the Lifespan3
Graduate Standing in Nursing or Permission of Instructor This course focuses on advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice by integrating theoretical, clinical, and research knowledge related to psychotherapeutic management of acute and chronic mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. Students incorporate developmental, biopsychosocial theories, psychotherapeutic techniques, and research for individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. Inter-professional practice in the psychiatric mental health setting is also examined.
Graduate Standing in Nursing, Admission into the PMHNP Certificate Program or DNP This course offers comprehensive insight into neuropathophysiology, exploring the neurological basis of psychiatric disorders, and equipping PMHNPs with essential knowledge for assessment and intervention.
NURS 762Advanced Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners3
Graduate Standing in Nursing, Admission into the PMHNP Certificate Program or DNP This course equips PMHNPs with an in-depth understanding of advanced psychopharmacology, covering the complexities of psychiatric medication management and evidence-based prescribing practices for diverse patient populations.
NURS 765Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I, II, & III: Across the Lifespan1-12
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Graduate Standing, Admission into the PMHNP Certificate Program or DNP This course equips PMHNPs with the skills to differentially diagnose a broad spectrum of mental illnesses, integrating clinical judgment, assessment techniques, and evidence-based decision-making for comprehensive mental health care
NURS 772Psychotherapeutic Treatments for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners2
Graduate Standing in Nursing, Admission into the PMHNP Certificate Program or DNP This course equips PMHNPs with advanced knowledge of psychotherapeutic treatments for mental health disorders, emphasizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities and their application in clinical practice.
NURS 773Advanced Emerging Therapies for Healthcare3
Doctoral level status in nursing or another discipline. Examines advanced therapies becoming accepted by Americans as complements or alternatives to traditional Western medical practices. Focuses on non-toxic and non-invasive approaches to achieving and maintaining wellness and healing for the body, mind, and spirit.
Graduate standing. This course examines the use of technology to support healthcare processes and clinical thinking and explores the ability of informatics and technology to positively impact patient outcomes.
NURS 775Ethics and Aging3
(3) Provides an analysis of issues in ethics, aging and society and their effect on the practical concerns that occur in day-to-day elder care.
NURS 802Synthesis and Evaluation of Evidence-Based Data for Advanced Practice Nurses3
(3) Building upon basic statistics and research methods, this course will apply data principles to evidence based practice situations for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs). Emphasis is on the practical application of design techniques, data analysis, and interpretation to guide clinical practice. Includes integration of appropriate technologies to focus on outcomes of interest for APNs.
NURS 800 , NURS 802 ; or permission of faculty. Introduces a broad range of methods for scholarly inquiry to establish an evidence-based advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on research methods useful in program evaluation, quality improvement projects, evaluation of new practice models, and clinical research pilot projects.
NURS 810Health Care Systems, Information Systems, and Business Practices3
NURS 800 , NURS 802 ; or permission of faculty. Explores foundations and principles of business, finance and entrepreneurship and information systems of advanced practice nursing within the context of the larger health care system.
Graduate Standing or permission of instructor. Provides analysis of ethical and legal principles of the healthcare profession impacting healthcare delivery systems and consumers. Moral and ethical decision-making, crimes in healthcare, and legal ramifications are studied.
NURS 820Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project I1
NURS 820 This DNP Capstone Project course is a continuation of student work initiated in NURS 820 which facilitates the identification of the student’s scholarly project, development of a project proposal, and the implementation and evaluation of the project. The focus of this course is completion of the Clinical Capstone Project.
NURS 822Doctorate of Nursing Practice Final Scholarly Project III1
NURS 821 The DNP Final Scholarly Project course is derived from the practice immersion experience. This DNP Final Scholarly Project III course is a continuation of student work initiated in NURS 820 and NURS 821 . The focus of this course is the evaluation and the dissemination of the student’s scholarly project with the completion of data analysis and the writing of the DNP final scholarly project manuscript. The findings of the DNP final scholarly project will be disseminated by submission of an abstract for a peer-review and presenting a podium and poster presentation.
NURS 824Doctor of Nursing Practice Clinical Residency
Advanced nursing practice courses required in The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) ; or permission of faculty. This is the course work required for the DNP Clinical Residency. The DNP Clinical Residency is a clinical leadership experience focusing on nursing education, policy, practice, or research within an area of student interest.
NURS 827Doctor of Nursing Practice Leadership Residency
Variable credit, (1-12) This is the course work required for the DNP Residency In Leadership. This Residency is an extensive leadership experience focusing on executive leadership in education, policy, practice, research and/or business within an area of student interest.
NURS 810 , NURS 812 This residency is an immersion experience that includes in depth work with experts from nursing and other disciplines for those who have certification as an advanced practice nurse. The residency provides the framework for the DNP final project.
NURS 830Doctor of Nursing Practice Clinical Residency Within the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Concentration1-12
Graduate standing in the DNP with completion of a minimum of one advanced clinical course in the student’s program of study and permission of the supervising faculty and advisor. This course is designed for students who wish to develop further clinical and/or leadership expertise. The content of this practicum will be defined by the student in consultation with the faculty member supervising the practicum. Identification of a preceptor and clinical site is required.
NURS 898Directed Study in Advanced Practice Nursing
12 semester hours of graduate credits, NURS 800 , and approval from the student’s advisor, the faculty advisor for the directed study, and the Dean of the Graduate College. Provides the opportunity to pursue additional in depth study relevant to advanced nursing practice. Development of a proposal approved by the Graduate College is required. See Directed Study Guidelines in the Graduate Catalog and the School of Nursing Graduate Handbook.
