2022-2023 Academic Catalog & Student Handbooks [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.
Courses numbered 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, 200 to 299 for sophomores, 300 to 399 for juniors and seniors, and 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 to 699 are reserved for graduate students. Courses numbered 700 to 899 are reserved for doctoral students.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.
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NA 705 Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice
Credit, three hours.
This course is foundational to perform research and explores the fundamental skills in nursing research. The student will critically evaluate knowledge, research, and evidence for implementation of best practices in health care. Consumer and producer use are discussed for each step of the research process. Participants are provided with the opportunity to update knowledge by critically reading current research literature pertinent to their chosen field of interest and to apply the steps of the research process to design a research study. The ultimate goal of this course is to improve the nursing practice of the participant, and thus improve service to clientele, through an understanding of design and application of nursing research. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 706 Health Policy
Credit, two hours.
This course explores the legal, policy and ethical issues encountered by health care professionals in the continuously evolving health care system. Topics will include government regulation of health care providers, patient consent to and refusal of treatment, human reproduction issues, privacy and confidentiality, tax-exemption, antitrust, fraud and abuse, mental health issues and health information management. Students will gain the ability to analyze legal and ethical health care resources by engaging in interactive discussions and informative research. Prerequisite(s): ,
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NA 710 Scientific Foundations of Anesthesia
Credit, four hours.
Provides advanced theoretical foundations of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, mathematics, anatomy, and physiology relevant to the safe practice of nurse anesthesia. This course explores concepts such as homeostasis, cell physiology, signaling, diffusion, transport, pressure-volume relationships, flow-resistance, heterometric autoregulation, anatomic terms, drug calculations, mathematical conversions, etc.
1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of major human organ systems.
2. Review chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and mathematics as they apply to the
practice of anesthesia.
3. Explain basic cellular physiologic mechanisms of cellular signaling and
downstream responses.
4. Discuss basic genetic concepts as they relate to the development and function of
major human organ systems.
5. Collaborate as a part of team for application of knowledge gained. Corequisite(s):
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NA 720 Advanced Pharmacology 1
Credit, three hours.
The first of a two-course series, NA720 will introduce the student to non-anesthetic pharmacology. This includes medications used for management of medical conditions on a chronic basis, as well as non-anesthetic medications that are commonly and uncommonly administered during the perioperative course. Drug classes covered include autonomic nervous system agents, anticholinergics, adrenergic agonists and antagonists, vasopressors, vasodilators, calcium channel blockers, antimicrobials, antineoplastics, antihistamines, gastrointestinal medications, anti-epileptics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, sympathomimetics, positive inotropes, hypoglycemic drugs, etc.
1. Develop a comprehensive working knowledge of pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics as they relate knowledge to the practice of anesthesia.
2. Compare medications from multiple non-anesthetic drug classes.
3. Create a comprehensive pharmacologic presentation. Corequisite(s):
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NA 721 Advanced Pharmacology 2
Credit, three hours.
This course focuses on anesthetic pharmacology, focusing on pharmacological principles and medications/substances that are essential for the safe practice of anesthesia. Beginning with inhalation pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the course will help develop mastery of the science of inhalation anesthesia, including in-depth content focusing on both modern and historical inhalation anesthetics. Intravenous pharmacology is reviewed, and all anesthetic drug classes are presented, including hypnotics, benzodiazepines, opioids, dissociatives, local anesthetics, NSAIDs, depolarizing and nondepolarizing muscle relaxants, reversal agents, etc.
1. Exhibit mastery of concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
2. Synthesize a full understanding of the pharmacological features of anesthetic
medications.
3. Design an advanced pharmacological care plan for the healthy adult in the
perioperative setting. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ,
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NA 730 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 1
Credit, three hours.
Investigates human physiology and pathophysiological conditions using a body-systems approach. Focus will be cellular structure and function in the healthy and pathophysiologic states. The effects of the pathophysiological state on homeostasis, as well considerations for perioperative management are included. The first of a two-course series will include cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological physiology and pathophysiology.
1. Describe the pathophysiology and anesthetic implications of various disease
processes.
2. Formulate an anesthetic plan for the patient with covered pathologic conditions. Prerequisite(s): , Corequisite(s): ,
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NA 731 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 2
Credit, three hours.
Investigates human physiology and pathophysiological conditions using a body-systems approach. Focus will be cellular structure and function in the healthy and pathophysiologic states. The effects of the pathophysiological state on homeostasis, as well considerations for perioperative management are included. The second of a two-course series will include renal, hepatic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and skeletal physiology, and pathophysiology.
1. Describe the pathophysiology and anesthetic implications of various disease
processes, integrating evidence of genetics/genomics.
2. Formulate an anesthetic plan for the patient with covered pathological conditions. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 740 Principles of Anesthesia 1
Credit, four hours.
Introduces the nurse anesthesia student to the safe practice of anesthesia. Students will learn basic concepts that are requisite for the development of a safe anesthesia plan. Material covered includes medical gas supply, the anesthesia workstation, advanced monitoring, airway equipment and management, fluid management strategies, central venous access, arterial access, temperature monitoring and regulation, and anesthesia sequencing. Learning opportunities include lecture, case studies, team-based activities, and simulation in both classroom and hi-fidelity environments.
1. Develop and comprehensive evidence-based perioperative anesthetic management
plan for the adult, maximizing safety.
2. Demonstrate the ability to select and implement appropriate anesthetic equipment;
prevent, recognize, and treat anesthetic equipment related complications.
3. Compare and contrast the role of an advanced practice nurse anesthetist with the role
of a baccalaureate prepared nurse.
4. Recognize risk factors inherent to the health and wellness relative to the practice of
nurse anesthesia.
5. Actively participate in evidence-based clinical correlations to apply knowledge
gained through case studies, team-based learning, and simulations. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ,
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NA 741 Principles of Anesthesia 2
Credit, four hours.
This course is for the student who has a foundation in the basic principles and practice of nurse anesthesia. During this course, students will learn anesthetic management principles for surgical specialty areas. Upon course completion, the student will demonstrate mastery of related anatomic, physiologic, pathophysiologic, and pharmacologic principles for each of the surgical specialty areas in the context of advanced nursing practice at the doctoral level.
1. Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based anesthetic considerations, including
pharmacological interventions and positioning, for each surgical specialty area that
will meet AANA and ASA standards.
2. Appraise the impact of patient pathophysiology and co-morbidities that influence
anesthetic management in the surgical specialty areas.
3. Determine the appropriate steps in the assessment and management of pain in the
context of surgical specialty areas. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 742 Principles of Anesthesia 3
Credit, three hours.
Students will learn anesthetic management principles for parturients, neonates, infants, and children. The neuraxial blockades are introduced along with anatomical, population, and procedural considerations. Upon course completion, the student will demonstrate mastery of related anatomic, physiologic, pathophysiologic, and pharmacologic principles across special populations in the context of advanced practice nursing at the doctoral level.
1. Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based anesthetic considerations, including
pharmacological interventions and positioning, for each surgical specialty area that
will meet AANA and ASA standards.
2. Appraise the impact of patient pathophysiology and co-morbidities that influence
anesthetic management in the surgical specialty areas.
3. Determine the appropriate steps in the assessment and management of pain in the
context of surgical specialty areas. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 743 Principles of Anesthesia 4
Credit, two hours.
Following mastery of anatomic and physiologic features and completion of two semesters of clinical practicum, the advanced student will be introduced to the science and art of regional anesthesia and pain management. Related anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology will be reviewed as applied to the administration and management of regional anesthesia and pain management, using ultrasound and radiological techniques. Various regional anesthetics are discussed and simulated as a component of a safe and effective anesthetic. This course requires two on-campus intensive experiences.
1. Demonstrate requisite knowledge of anatomical, physiological, pharmacological, and
technical principles pertinent to the administration of a regional anesthetic.
2. Design an anesthetic incorporating appropriate regional and pain management
techniques to maximize patient safety and satisfaction.
3. Discuss the principles of ultrasound and radiology as a component of advanced
regional anesthesia techniques. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 750 Advanced Health Assessment
Credit, three hours.
This course focuses on providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in the health assessment of individuals across the lifespan within the context of the advanced practice role. Emphasis is placed on interviewing, collection, interpretation, and synthesis of relevant historical, genetic, biological, cultural, psychosocial, and physical data necessary for critical analysis of findings for use in clinical reasoning and decision-making. Corequisite(s): ,
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NA 770 Project Development 1
Credit, two hours.
This course provides the students an opportunity to develop their DNP project, including review of literature, methodology, IRB/IRC approval, data collection, and analysis. The development of the DNP project will allow the student to gain experience through the application of learned knowledge. The three-course series (NA770-1-2) will culminate in the production of a working QI project to be implemented by students at a primary practice site. Prerequisite(s): , , , , ,
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NA 771 Project Development 2
Credit, two hours.
This course provides the students an opportunity to develop their DNP project, including review of literature, methodology, IRB/IRC approval, data collection, and analysis. The development of the DNP project will allow the student to gain experience through the application of learned knowledge. The three-course series (NA770-1-2) will culminate in the production of a working QI project to be implemented by students at a primary practice site. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 772 Project Implementation
Credit, two hours.
This course provides the student an opportunity to implement the DNP project at a primary clinical site. The student will develop a high-quality manuscript to be submitted for publication. The development of the DNP project will allow the student to gain experience through the application of learned knowledge. The three-course series (NA770-1-2) will culminate in the production of a working QI project to be implemented by students at a primary practice site. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 775 Introduction to Clinical Practice
Credit, one hour.
This course is for the didactic nurse anesthesia student, prior to embarkation of clinical
matriculation. Students are prepared for the transition to the clinical setting by
familiarization with clinical processes, documentation, professional decorum, etc.
Through classroom discussions and simulation experiences, students are exposed to a
variety of typical experiences.
1. Review the role of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
2. Compare and contrast proper and improper workplace behavior.
3. Discuss AANA standards of care. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 777 Faith & Science
Credit, two hours.
The philosophical underpinnings of the Christian worldview as it applies to faith and
science in the arena of health care. An understanding of faith as the basis for hope and
humanity in delivering quality health care will be discussed while incorporating the
quantitative analysis of scientific principles.
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NA 780 Anesthesia Practicum 1
Credit, two hours.
This course is designed to provide a foundation in the basic principles and practice of nurse anesthesia. During this semester, clinical experiences provide the student with development of anesthesia practice and apply knowledge of basic and advanced principles of anesthetic management in surgical specialty areas. Focus on airway management and development of the anesthesia plan is crucial for this first clinical practicum course. Prerequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 781 Anesthesia Practicum 2
Credit, four hours.
In the second practicum course, the advanced beginner clinical student will continue to development the skill of provision of anesthesia. Focus shifts to more advanced decision-making, including cases of advanced surgical specialties and special populations (pediatric, geriatric, and obstetric), when appropriate. Prerequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 782 Anesthesia Practicum 3
Credit, four hours.
The novice student will be exposed to a wide variety of anesthetic management experiences and expected to competently perform basic tasks independent of supervisor assistance. This course focuses on expanding skill and confidence through active participation in all types of surgical specialty and population. Prerequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 790 Anesthesia Immersion 1
Credit, five hours.
Anesthesia Immersion affords the full clinical experience. Third year students can
participate in any clinical experience, including all patient populations, all specialties,
general, MAC/sedation, and regional anesthesia. Advanced students are expected to
perform all tasks competently with little assistance from supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 791 Anesthesia Immersion 2
Credit, five hours.
This course provides students with clinical experiences that will continue to develop the art
of anesthesia. Advanced clinical students are expected to be fully functional with minimal
supervision even in remote locations. Immersion 2 will allow the students the opportunity
to incorporate an evidence-based approach into their clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 792 Anesthesia Immersion 3
Credit, five hours.
The final clinical course affords students clinical experiences that assist them in development of a full scope of practice. Enrolled students are expected to clinically perform at the level of a staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, regardless of patient, procedure, or situation. When possible, this course may be delivered at the site of the student’s discretion. All cases required by the NBCRNA to be a candidate for the National
Certification Examination must be completed. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): Grades are either Pass or Fail
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NA 797 Seminar 1
Credit, one hour.
The first of a two-course sequence, Seminar 1 begins a systematic review of content
included in the National Certification Examination. Review may include internal and
external experiences, presented in a variety of formats. Content is tailored to individual
need, as identified by the Self-Evaluation Examination taken prior to conclusion of
semester 6. Seminar 1 concludes with an Oral Examination and Assessment. Prerequisite(s): , , , , , , , ,
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NA 798 Seminar 2
Credit, one hour.
Seminar 2 continues a systematic review of content included in the National Certification
Examination. Review may include internal and external experiences, presented in a variety
of formats. Content is tailored to individual need, as identified by the Self-Evaluation
Examination taken prior to conclusion of semester 6 as well as performance on regular
assessments. Prerequisite(s):
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NA 799 Review & Synthesis
Credit, one hour.
Final National Certification Examination review is complete, as students prepare to take
the National Certification Examination. Exam-taking strategies, study plan, and general
preparedness are discussed. Review & Synthesis culminates in the completion of a
Comprehensive Oral Examination and Written Assessment. Prerequisite(s):
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NU 105 Assessment of Client Needs
Credit, one hour.
An introductory course that provides the student with the skills necessary to perform assessment of clients. Focuses on assessment as a basis for determining needs for implementing the nursing process. Involves an assessment lab for practice in systems assessment. Prerequisite(s): Admission to A.D.N. Clinical nursing. Corequisite(s): NU 106 ,NU 107 , NU 151 .
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NU 106 Medication Administration
Credit, one hour.
This course is designed to assist the student in acquiring basic skills in administration of medications including techniques of administration, safety precautions, and mathematical calculation of dosages and solutions. Involves a math lab for practice in dosage calculation problems. Prerequisite(s): Admission to A.D.N. Clinical nursing. Corequisite(s): NU 105 , NU 107 , NU 151 .
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NU 107 Fundamentals of Nursing
Credit, five hours.
An introductory course in the basic approaches to nursing including perception of basic human needs, interpersonal relationships, and the nursing process. Fundamental nursing skills are acquired in the classroom and in simulated and clinical laboratories. Emphasis is placed upon developing critical thinking skills to meet the needs of individuals with commonly occurring health problems that are mildly threatening, curable, or controllable. Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN clinical nursing. Corequisite(s): NU 105 , NU 106 , NU 151 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 201 .
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NU 110 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Credit, eight hours.
A study of the nursing needs of patients whose health problems are perceived as moderately threatening, with the expected prognosis being a return to health or control of the problem. Identification of factors which influence perception of and reaction to stressors; selection of nursing actions to meet selected patients’ needs; and intervention, evaluation, and revision of nursing care to resolve nursing problems are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NU 105 , NU 106 , NU 107 , NU 151 ; BIO 201 . Corequisite(s): NU 206 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 202 .
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NU 151 Nursing Foundations
Credit, two hour.
This course is designed to assist the student with establishing their role as a nursing student and as a future nursing professional. Emphasis is placed on test-taking skills, the study of the history of nursing, nursing roles, and current ideas and trends in nursing. Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN Clinical nursing. Corequisite(s): NU 105 , NU 106 , NU 107 . (OC)
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NU 198 Introduction to Healthcare Careers I
Credit, 3 hours.
This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to the many Healthcare Science careers as well as employability, communication, and technology skills necessary in the healthcare industry.
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NU 199 Introduction to Healthcare Careers II
Credit, three hours.
This course serves as an introduction to nursing and exploration of the student’s identity in the nursing profession. Topics to be explored include the history of nursing, nursing roles, as well as current ideas and trends in nursing. The course will provide an overview of nursing, allowing the student to explore all opportunities available in nursing and the education background required for those roles.
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NU 205 Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing
Credit, two hours.
Provides opportunity to acquire knowledge to make an effective transition to the role of the Registered Nurse. Emphasis is placed upon legal and ethical issues affecting practice. Prerequisite(s): NU 110 , NU 206 . Corequisite(s): NU 210 .
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NU 206 Pharmacology
Credit, two hours.
Assists the student in identifying specific actions of medications, expected therapeutic actions, adverse actions, and interactions with other drugs and foods. Based upon this knowledge, the student will utilize critical thinking skills in assessing the reaction of the individual to the prescribed regime and identifying indicated changes includes mathematical calculations of dosage and solutions. Prerequisite(s): NU 106 .
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NU 208 Maternal-Child Nursing
Credit, five hours.
A study of the developing family during the childbearing and child-rearing experiences. Emphasis is placed upon the normal progression of pregnancy through labor and delivery. The most common prenatal complications are explored. Care of the healthy child, including health teaching and disease prevention, is discussed together with common childhood abnormalities observed in the clinical environment. Prerequisite(s): NU 151 , NU 107 , NU 110 , NU 206 , NU 210 ; BIO 202 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSY 301 .
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NU 209 Psychosocial Nursing
Credit, five hours.
A study of the nursing needs of patients who are experiencing alterations in mental health as well as in physical needs, which may be precipitated by mental health problems. Allows the student to see the relationship between mental and physical aspects of health and illness. Focuses upon acute and chronic problems. Prerequisite(s): NU 110 , NU 206 , NU 210.
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NU 210 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Credit, eight hours.
A study of nursing needs of individuals whose health-illness problems are perceived as threatening and complex. Students are expected to utilize previously learned concepts as a basis for new learning. A variety of clinical experiences are provided with emphasis placed upon critical thinking skills in the application of the nursing process. Prerequisite(s): BIO 202 , NU 206 , NU 110 . (TL)
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NU 211 Transition into Practice
Credit, three hours.
Facilitates the student’s ability to manage groups of patients as well as small groups of personnel in providing care for patients. Clinical experience consists of one-on-one experiences with a qualified registered nurse who facilitates learning of the management functions of the practitioner. Prerequisite(s): NU 105 , NU 106 , NU 107 , NU 110 , NU 206 , NU 210 .
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NU 212 NCLEX Preparation Seminar
Credit, two hours.
A seminar course designed to assist the student in overcoming identified weaknesses as well as preparing the individual for the NCLEX. Content may be individual or group instruction depending upon the identified needs of the student. Prerequisite(s): NU 105 , NU 106 , NU 107 , NU 110 , NU 206 , NU 210 . (TL, OC)
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NU 252 Professional Socialization
Credit, two hours.
Introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. Through the study of nursing history and health care issues, the student develops an appreciation for health care in today’s world. Open to non-nursing majors. (OC)
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NU 270 Intro to Health Sciences
Credit, three hours.
This course serves as an introduction and overview of the current healthcare system. Topics to be included are current healthcare systems and trends, careers in healthcare, ethical and legal responsibilities, basic medical terminology, personal and workplace safety, and communication in healthcare. The course will provide a foundation for further study in healthcare and related career opportunities.
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NU 275 Nursing Terminology
Credit, one hour.
This course provides basic understanding of medical terms and abbreviations as they relate to nursing. It includes study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and application.
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NU 276 Nursing Drug and Dosage Calculations
Credit, two hours.
This course introduces students to the essentials of the medication administration process by teaching them to apply basic mathematical concepts to real world clinical situations.
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NU 297 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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NU 298 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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NU 309 Introduction to Clinical Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Emphasizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing practice. Focuses on nursing as an art and a science as the student develops the skills essential to providing safe, effective care. Prerequisite(s): Admission to clinical nursing, NU 252 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 310 .
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NU 309A Introduction to Clinical Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Emphasizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing practice. Focuses on nursing as an art and a science as the student develops the skills essential to providing safe, effective care. Corequisite(s): NU 310A .
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NU 310 Client Assessment
Credit, three hours.
Designed to provide the student with cognitive and psychomotor skills to perform comprehensive health and nutritional assessment of clients. Focuses primarily on assessment throughout the lifespan as a mode of establishing a database for implementing the nursing process.
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NU 310A Client Assessment
Credit, three hours.
Designed to provide the student with cognitive and psychomotor skills to perform comprehensive health and nutritional assessment of clients. Focuses primarily on assessment throughout the lifespan as a mode of establishing a database for implementing the nursing process. Corequisite(s): NU 309A .
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NU 313 Adult Health Nursing I
Credit, five hours.
A study of issues affecting adults physically, psychologically, spiritually, and sociologically with an emphasis on the elderly. Emphasis will be placed upon specific problems related to the normal aging process and the changes which occur during this process. Clinical experiences will focus on healthy, as well as ill adults, including the elderly. Prerequisite(s): NU 252 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 310 , NU 309
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NU 313A Adult Health Nursing I
Credit, five hours.
A study of issues affecting adults physically, psychologically, spiritually, and sociologically with an emphasis on the elderly. Emphasis will be placed upon specific problems related to the normal aging process and the changes, which occur during this process. Clinical experiences will focus on healthy, as well as ill adults, including the elderly. Prerequisite(s): NU 316A , NU 320A .
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NU 314 Nursing the Childbearing Family
Credit, five hours.
A study of the family unit as it is affected by childbearing. Examines the normal physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual processes associated with childbearing and parenthood. Complications of childbearing, health promotion, issues, and trends are also explored. Prerequisite(s): NU 309 , NU 313 .
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NU 314A Nursing the Childbearing Family
Credit, five hours.
A study of the family unit as it is affected by childbearing. Examines the normal physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual processes associated with childbearing and parenthood. Complications of childbearing, health promotion, issues, and trends are explored. Prerequisite(s): NU 405A , NU 415A .
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NU 316 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Focuses on the client with mental illness. Emphasizes mental health, effective communication, and effective interpersonal relations. Legal issues, treatment modalities, and specific emotional disruptions are explored as well as the utilization of mental health concepts in the client and family experiencing crises. Prerequisite(s): NU 309 , NU 313 .
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NU 316A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Focuses on the client with mental illness. Emphasizes mental health, effective communication, and effective interpersonal relations. Legal issues, treatment modalities, and specific emotional disruptions are explored as well as the utilization of mental health concepts in the client and family experiencing crises. Prerequisite(s): NU 309A Corequisite(s): NU 320A
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NU 320 Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care
Credit, three hours.
Focuses on the nurse’s role in caring for patients receiving drug therapy. Emphasizes a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of drug action, the application of specific drugs in the treatment of disease, and the appropriate nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes of therapy.
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NU 320A Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care
Credit, three hours.
Focuses on the nurse’s role in caring for patients receiving drug therapy. Emphasizes a thorough understanding of fundamental principles of drug action, the application of specific drugs in the treatment of disease, and the appropriate nursing actions to achieve the desire outcomes of therapy. Prerequisite(s): NU 309A , NU 310A . Corequisite(s): NU 316A .
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NU 400 Concepts of Professional Nursing
Credit, two hours.
A mobility course designed to provide a bridge to professional nursing practice and socialization into the roles of professional nursing. Learning will focus on theoretical/conceptual frameworks in the practice of nursing. Students will utilize these concepts to develop a personal philosophy of nursing. Opportunities will be provided to perfect one’s skills in all phases of the nursing process. Current health care trends, issues, and ethical concerns will be discussed. This course may be attempted only one time. Prerequisite(s): The course is open to licensed Registered Nurses.
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NU 401A Issues in Professional Nursing
Credit, two hours.
This course is designed to promote student responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice by strengthening professional nursing roles and behaviors. Prerequisite(s): NU 313A , NU 430A . Corequisite(s): NU 414A .
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NU 404 Child Health Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Introduces the role of the nurse in caring for children with health problems as they grow and develop within the family system. Discussion of commonly occurring physiological problems of children and utilization of the nursing process to resolve crises and return to optimal health are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): PSY 301 , NU 310 , NU 314 , NU 316 , NU 414
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NU 404A Child Health Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Introduces the role of the nurse in caring for children with health problems as they grow and develop within the family system. Discuss of commonly occurring physiological problems of children and utilization of the nursing process to resolve crises and return to optimal health are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NU 309A , NU 310A , NU 316A , NU 320A . Corequisite(s): NU 314A .
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NU 405 Leadership
Credit, three hours.
Facilitates the students’ ability to serve in a leadership role in nursing, to delegate efficiently and effectively, and to recognize the legal implications of actions. (WI)
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NU 405A Leadership
Credit, three hours.
Facilitates the students’ ability to serve in a leadership role in nursing, to delegate efficiently and effectively, and to recognize the legal implications of actions. Prerequisite(s): NU 314A , NU 430A . Corequisite(s): NU 404A . (WI)
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NU 410 Pathophysiology
Credit, three hours.
Systems theory and adaptation theory provide a basis for discussion of client responses to abnormal cellular changes. Emphasis is placed on recognizing both obvious and subtle client responses to these changes. Aids in providing a basis for functioning in the role of the professional nurse. Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 , BIO 202 .
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NU 410A Pathophysiology
Cedit, three hours.
Systems theory and adaptation theory provide a basis for discussion of client responses to abnormal cellular changes. Emphasis is placed on recognizing both obvious and subtle client responses to these changes. Aids in providing a basis for functioning in the role of the professional nurse. Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 , BIO 202 .
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NU 412 Community Health Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Explores the role of the nurse in coping with health and illness problems of individuals, families, groups of clients, and communities. Provides experiences for students to implement preventive, acute, and rehabilitative care in the community setting. Prerequisite(s): NU 310 , NU 314 , NU 316 , NU 414 .
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NU 412A Community Health Nursing
Credit, five hours.
Explores the role of the nurse in coping with health and illness problems of individuals, families, groups of clients, and communities. Provides experiences for students to implement preventative, acute, and rehabilitative care in the community setting. Prerequisite(s): NU 314A , NU 404A , NU 405A . Corequisite(s): NU 313A .
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NU 414 Adult Health Nursing II
Credit, five hours.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide nursing care for adult clients with extremely complex, life threatening, medical/surgical illnesses. Emphasis is on helping clients regain optimal health, meet rehabilitation needs, adjust to long term changes in health status, and/or adjust to terminal illness. Prerequisite(s): NU 314 , NU 316 . Corequisite(s): NU 404 .
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NU 414A Adult Health Nursing II
Credit, five hours.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide nursing care for adult clients with extremely complex, life threatening, medical/surgical illnesses. Emphasis is on helping clients regain optimal health, meet rehabilitation needs, adjust to long-term changes in health status, and/or adjust to terminal illness. Prerequisite(s): NU 314A , NU 404A . Corequisite(s): NU 412A .
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NU 415 Adult Health Nursing III
Credit, five hours.
Explores the interrelationship of bio psychosocial dimensions of critical care nursing and examines the theoretical basis for nursing practice for alterations in human functioning as consequences of critical illness and care. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all curriculum requirements other than those recommended for final academic period (semester).
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NU 415A Adult Health Nursing III
Credit, five hours.
Explores the interrelationship of bio psychosocial dimensions of critical care nursing and examines the theoretical basis for nursing practice for alterations in human functioning as consequences of critical illness and care. Prerequisite(s): NU 401A , NU 412A , NU 414A . Corequisite(s): NU 434A .
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NU 416 Nursing Practicum
Credit, three hours.
A transition course that allows the student to develop and enhance skills necessary for the professional nurse in a clinical area of choice. Emphasis is on fulfilling the role of the professional nurse in practice. This is a capstone course. Students must complete all other graduation requirements prior to taking this course. Corequisite(s): NU 434 .
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NU 416A Nursing Practicum
Credit, three hours.
A transition course that allows the student to develop and enhance skills necessary for the professional nurse in a clinical area of choice. Emphasis is on fulfilling the role of the professional nurse in practice. This is a capstone course. Students must complete all other graduation requirements prior to taking this course. Prerequisite(s): NU 401A , NU 414A , NU 415A . Corequisite(s): NU 434A .
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NU 417 The Community as a Client
Credit, five hours.
Explores the role of the professional nurse within the community and public health care system. Concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention are applied to a variety of community settings. The role of the nurse as a change agent is stressed in the promotion of healthy individuals, groups, and communities. Experiential learning includes clinical learning opportunities, practice experiences, and clinical activities. Practice proficiencies may be augmented by simulation and laboratory experiences.
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NU 418 Ethical Considerations in Nursing
Credit, three hours.
Enhances the student’s ability to consider the ethical implications of various nursing activities. (OC, WI)
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NU 419 Health Care Financing/Delivery Systems
Credit, three hours.
Assists the student in planning for and implementing cost effective means to provide quality nursing care for clients in various settings.
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NU 420 Professional Nursing Practice I
Credit, three hours.
The course in professional nursing practice will further enhance the students’ professional role transition. Specific role components of professional nursing will be emphasized: leader, decision maker, change agent, teacher, learner, manager, and researcher. Students will become involved in components of the processes to ensure evaluation of nursing care and accountability for practice.
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NU 422 Assessment Skills for the Practicing Nurse
Credit, two hours.
Designed to provide the student with the skills to perform a comprehensive systematic health assessment of clients. Focuses on assessment throughout the lifespan as a means of establishing a database for the nursing process.
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NU 429 Organization Informatics and Healthcare Technology
Credit, three hours.
This course provides an overview of information technology in healthcare organizations. Students are introduced to organizational foundations for collection, storage, and distribution of information for operations, planning, and decision making.
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NU 430 Principles of Nursing Research
Credit, three hours.
The course will introduce the student to the research process. The focus of the course will be on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The course will enable the student to identify nursing problems, utilize resources to determine related research studies, evaluate research findings, and develop a research-based plan to accomplish change. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 211 or equivalent. (WI)
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NU 430A Principles of Nursing Research
Credit, three hours.
The course will introduce the student to the research process. The focus of the course will be on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The course will enable the student to identify nursing problems, utilize resources to determine related research studies, evaluate research findings, and develop a research-based plan to accomplish change. Prerequisite(s): NU 316A , NU 320A . Corequisite(s): NU 314A . (WI)
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NU 434 Senior Seminar
Credit, three hours.
Provides students an opportunity to utilize research findings, nursing theory, and ethical considerations in exploring client needs. Discussion of professionalism, critical thinking, testing skills, and licensure is aimed at facilitating the transition from student to professional role. Prerequisite(s): NU 309 , NU 313 , NU 314 , NU 316 , NU 404 , NU 414 Corequisite(s): NU 412 , NU 415 , NU 416 . (OC)
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NU 434A Senior Seminar
Credit, three hours.
Provides students an opportunity to utilize research findings, nursing theory, and ethical considerations in exploring client needs. Discussion of professionalism, critical thinking, testing skills, and licensure is aimed at facilitating the transition from student to professional role. Prerequisite(s): NU 401A , NU 414A . Corequisite(s): NU 415A , NU 416A . (OC)
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NU 440 Professional Nursing Practice II
Credit, four hours.
The clinical course for the RN student provides practical experience in a variety of clinical settings based on the individual student’s learning needs and goals. The student will apply the nursing process within the theoretical/conceptual frameworks learned in NU 420 . Professional nursing roles will be identified and evaluated. Practice in the evaluation of nursing practice and the application of research findings to nursing care are important aspects of this course. Practice proficiencies may be augmented by experiential learning opportunities, practice experiences, and clinical activities.
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NU 461 Nursing Review
Credit, one hour.
A course designed for selected students. Topics for study will vary depending on the needs of the student.
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NU 465 Legal and Ethical Framework in Healthcare Management
Credit, three hours.
This course provides an overview to the concepts of legal and ethical frameworks of healthcare. Students will gain familiarity with the terminology, resouces and major frameworks related to healthcare organizations.
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NU 497 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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NU 498 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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NU 500 Essentials of Advanced Health Assessment/Pathophysiology/Pharmacology
Credit, three hours.
This course provides the essential knowledge required to obtain a comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan. Physiologic effects and clinical manifestations of specific diseases, as well as pharmacotherapeutic agents used to treat or affect health status are integrated to provide support of clinical decision making.
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NU 501 Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice
Credit, three hours.
This course explores central ethical and bioethical issues in nursing and health care and applies nursing, organizational and systems theory to the advanced practice role in the provision of equitable and culturally relevant health care. Relationships between ethical decision-making and the implementation of professional practice are explored.
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NU 502 Organizational Behavior and Processes
Credit, three hours.
Examines the key concepts and elements which form the basis for understanding and analyzing the similarities and differences of groups and complex organizations as well as the presentation of elected theories of group and organizational structure, process, dynamics, and behaviors.
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NU 503 Current Issues in Nursing and Health Care
Credit, two hours.
An in-depth exploration of the influence of current social, professional, political, ethical, cultural, economic, and educational factors on the practice of nursing. Focus is also placed on the analysis of national and state socioeconomic and policy issues, as well as health care finance and regulatory systems. Attention is given to the development of health care policy.
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NU 505 Management of Human and Financial Resources
Credit, three hours.
Constitutes a study of the utilization of human and financial resources, and includes personnel management, budgeting, and evaluation. Health care economics, standards of practice, staffing, and patient classification are examined in terms of personnel and monetary resources.
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NU 506 Advanced Nursing Statistics for the Health Sciences
Credit, three hours.
This course will provide a broad framework for understanding and applying commonly used research methodologies and data analysis techniques in health care research. Basic concepts of interpretation and application statistics are included, such as types of distributions, concepts of significance testing and discussion of basic descriptive statistics. Appropriate statistical software will be utilized. Corequisite(s): NU 507 , NU 509 .
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NU 507 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Credit, four hours.
This course focuses on providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in the health assessment of individuals across the lifespan within the context of the advanced practice role. Emphasis is placed on interviewing, collection, interpretation, and synthesis of relevant historical, genetic, biological, cultural, psychosocial and physical data necessary for critical analysis of findings for use in clinical reasoning and decision-making.
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NU 508 Advanced Pathophysiology
Credit, three hours.
This course utilizes an analytical approach to understanding the cellular changes and the physiologic effects of specific diseases for all age groups. The course emphasizes the mechanisms in cellular and tissue changes resulting from specific diseases. Etiology and clinical manifestations are related to the pathophysiology. Epidemiology and risk factors are explored for each disease.
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NU 509 Advanced Pharmacology
Credit, three hours.
This course focuses on the pharmacologic concepts important to advanced practice nurses. The course will explore the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents in the primary care of acute and chronic health problems. Particular emphasis is given to mechanism of action, selection of appropriate drugs, drug interactions, and drug contraindications as related to the patient’s health problems and health history. The course content is geared towards providing the student with a solid foundation in the major pharmacological drug classes as to apply the principles in their therapeutic decision-making.
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NU 511 Family Nurse Practitioner II: Care of Adults
Credit, six hours.
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health care problems common to the adult population. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted. Extensive clinical experiences are provided in various acute and community-based settings to prepare the student to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the entry level family nurse practitioner (160 clinical hours). Prerequisite(s): NU 504 , NU 510 , NU 619 , NU 528 . Corequisite(s): NU 501 , NU 524 .
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NU 515 Curriculum Development in Nursing
Credit, three hours.
Examines the process of curriculum development in a nursing education program. Explores factors influencing curriculum design, implementation of effective learning systems, and evaluation methods specific to nursing education.
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