2021-2022 Academic Catalog

Jun 26, 2024

2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

For schedule and detailed course information, including schedule types, please see the Class Schedule and Course Descriptions webpage.

Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

LEC — Lecture
LAB — Laboratory
DIS — Distance Education
CLN — Clinic
EX — Experiential
IND — Individual Study
SD — Studio

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Nursing
	NUR 22300 - Foundations Of Nursing Practice Prerequisite(s): NUR 22210 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 21900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 27200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 5.00. This course develops foundational nursing knowledge and skills. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23000 - Personal Expression In Nursing Credit Hours: 1.00. Personal expression through verbal and nonverbal communications is explored. The process of communicating thoughts and information effectively is emphasized.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23100 - Nursing Care Of Developing Families Prerequisite(s): (NUR 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 21900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND NUR 12300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (PCTX 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (NUR 20800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 21800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. The nursing process is utilized to assist individual members of childbearing and childrearing families toward the promotion of optimal health. Health promotion and protective measures related to childbearing, childrearing and family dynamics are emphasized. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23200 - Nursing Care Of Infants, Children & Adolescents Prerequisite(s): (NUR 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 21900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND NUR 12300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (PCTX 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF TR) AND (NUR 20800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 21800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) AND (NUR 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 27200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) AND BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. The nursing process is utilized to assist individual clients toward the promotion of optimal health during the periods of infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Health promotion and supportive measures are emphasized. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings.. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23300 - Nursing Care Of Adults Prerequisite(s): (NUR 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 21900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND NUR 12300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (PCTX 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND (NUR 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 27200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) AND (BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF TR) Credit Hours: 4.00. The nursing process is utilized to assist individual adult clients toward the promotion of optimal health. Health needs/problems of adulthood are emphasized. Experiences in a variety of clinical settings are provided. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23400 - Psychosocial Nursing Care Prerequisite(s): (NUR 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 21900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND NUR 12300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND (NUR 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 27200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR NUR 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND (NUR 20800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 21800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) Credit Hours: 3.00. The nursing process is utilized to assist individuals experiencing dysfunctional interactions in order to achieve optimal health. Therapeutic modalities that reduce dysfunctional thoughts, feeling, or behaviors are emphasized. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23500 - Nursing Issues Prerequisite(s): NUR 11800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 1.00. Nursing, health care, and societal issues are explored. Legal and ethical problems confronting contemporary nursing practice are examined.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23600 - Transition To Nursing Practice Prerequisite(s): NUR 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 11800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 1.00. The role transition from nursing student to graduate nurse is explored in relation to employment expectations and role responsibilities. Personal accountability as a practicing member within the discipline of nursing is emphasized.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 23700 - Nursing Synthesis Prerequisite(s): (NUR 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 27200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND NUR 23300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF TR) AND FN 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 23200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 23400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND (NUR 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 23500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 23600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 10700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) Credit Hours: 6.00. Nursing process is utilized to assist clients toward the promotion of optimal health within their contextual environment. Nursing care and client care management of adults with complex health care needs/problems are emphasized. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 27100 - Pathophysiology And Pharmacology I Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces theory guided evidence-based pathophysiological and pharmacological aspects of illness and disease in the systems of neurological, musculoskeletal, metabolic, endocrine, fluid and electrolyte, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and immunologic. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 27200 - Pathophysiology And Pharmacology II Prerequisite(s): NUR 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces theory guided evidence-based pathophysiological and pharmacological aspects of illness and disease in the systems of integumentary, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, sensorineural, and oncologic. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 27400 - Essentials Of Safe Medication Administration For Nursing Prerequisite(s): CHM 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR CHM 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. The nursing process is utilized as a systematic approach to the safe and accurate administration of medications: Dosage calculations, basic pharmacokinetics, safety implications, and use of critical thinking are emphasized. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 27500 - Alternative Therapies For Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 2.00. This course focuses on a range of options that complement Western biomedical health care. Ancient and contemporary practices throughout the world are explored in the context of culture, understanding that other cultures and countries have valid ways of preventing and curing diseases. Emphasis is placed on the integration and balance of body, mind, and spirit. The evidence basis of complimentary and alternative therapies is incorporated into the course. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 28200 - Adult Nursing I Prerequisite(s): NUR 19700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 27400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 4.00. This course builds on the foundational nursing courses. Concepts of health promotion, maintenance, restoration and palliation will be utilized to focus on patient centered care in the adult population. Evidence based practice will guide the nursing process to address basic human needs. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 28201 - Adult Health I Prerequisite(s): (NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR NUR 19201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) AND NUR 29400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 41500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 5.00. This course builds on the foundational nursing courses. Concepts of health promotion, maintenance, restoration and palliation will be utilized to focus on person-centered care in the adult population. Evidence based practice will guide the nursing process to address basic human needs in a variety of clinical settings. Typically offered Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 28300 - Practicum II Prerequisite(s): NUR 19700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 28200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 2.00. Practicum II is the second clinical course in a series of three practica. Clinical lab experiences emphasize application of the nursing process in the direct care of adult individuals with an emphasis on health promotion, health restoration, health maintenance, and palliation. Patient centered care related to basic human needs is implemented utilizing critical thinking and evidence based nursing practice. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 28600 - Mental Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 19600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Building on the foundations of psychosocial nursing, this course advocates for autonomy of clients in the least restrictive environment. A commitment to social justice for those who experience discrimination on the basis of their mental illness is emphasized. Evidence based nursing practice provides the structure for supporting clients’ and families’ strengths and adaptation when faced with pathology and dysfunction. The focus is on interpersonal and communication skills critical to every area of nursing practice. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 28700 - Mental Health Practicum Credit Hours: 1.00. Building on the theoretical knowledge of Mental Health Nursing, this course provides both structured and unstructured clinical experiences with individuals and families experiencing mental disorders. The focus is on mental health promotion, mental health restoration, and mental health maintenance. Using current evidence, patient centered care is based on the analysis of individual clients’ psychodynamics and psychoeducational needs. Interpersonal and communication skills are utilized to help clients attain their personally defined quality of life. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 29400 - Essential Pharmacotherapeutics For Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. A systematic approach is used to examine the pharmacotherapeutics and the administration of common prescription and non-prescription medications across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities related to ongoing assessment of drug effects, analysis of corresponding diagnostic data, and evidence based interventions with individuals receiving drug therapy. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 31700 - Nursing Care Of Women Through The Lifespan Prerequisite(s): NUR 28201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Building on previous curricular concepts this course focuses on principles of health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration and palliation, specifically applied to the female patient. Students further develop critical thinking skills by planning developmentally appropriate patient and family centered care. Students utilize best available evidence when implementing the nursing process with female patients and their families. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 31702 - Nursing Of Women Through The Lifespan Prerequisite(s): NUR 28201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit hours: 4.00. Building on previous curricular concepts, this course focuses on principles of health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration, and palliation, specifically applied to the female patient and the newborn. Students consider evidence based practice policies while utilizing the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care. During the teaching-learning process, students focus on interpersonal communication skills, ethical considerations, and cultural beliefs and practices while delivering family-centered nursing care. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 31800 - Maternity Practicum Prerequisite(s): NUR 28201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 31700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. Building on the theoretical knowledge of Nursing Care of Women Throughout the Lifespan this provides structured clinical experiences with women and their families during the childbearing experience. Evidence based nursing practice is utilized to assist families as they progress through the childbearing experience. The teaching learning process is used to assist childbearing families meet basic needs of the developing family. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 32500 - Philosophy And Theory Of Nursing Credit Hours: 3.00. Philosophical assumptions and values, nursing theories, ethical frameworks, legal principles, and nursing traditions are synthesized, culminating in the articulation of a personal philosophy of nursing by students. Methodologies that foster analysis and critical thinking, encourage dialectic, and promote self-evaluation are utilized. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 32510 - Eastern Energy Healing And Spirituality Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore energy healing and spirituality concepts based on eastern philosophies or religions. Develop and practice energy healing and spirituality modalities to enhance well being by promoting health, reducing stress, and achieving harmony in life. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 32700 - Gerontology: Healthcare Concepts Credit Hours: 2.00. Course focuses on normal aging. Relevant findings from the gerontology literature are discussed as they apply to older adults. Ethical/legal issues related to older adults are discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 33000 - Human Sexuality Nursing Implications Credit Hours: 3.00. Human Sexuality Nursing Implications. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 33100 - RN Transition To Professional Nursing Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides for the discussion of practice roles, responsibilities, and involvement in baccalaureate nursing. Conceptual frameworks, critical components of professional nursing practice, and issues pertinent to the changing health care environment are explored. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 33300 - Adult Health Nursing I Prerequisite(s): NUR 22300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 27200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 5.00. This course develops knowledge and skills required for adult health nursing roles. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 33500 - Women And Newborn Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 36710 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 4.00. This course develops the knowledge and skills required for women and newborn health nursing. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 34700 - Nursing Theory And Research I Prerequisite(s): SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR GS 19100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course develops fundamental knowledge of theory and research in nursing. Various nursing theories will be presented. The research process will be reviewed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 34900 - Contemporary Trends In Health Care Systems Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of the contemporary health care system in the United States. Cultural and ethnic diversity, and health beliefs and practices are emphasized. The influence of global health care systems on the US health care system is explored. Permission of department required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 35200 - Nursing Care Of Older Adults Prerequisite(s): NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 1.00. This course examines concepts related to basic human needs specific to older adults. Evidence based health care practices that exhibit patient centered care related to health promotion, maintenance, restoration and palliation are examined. Ethical and legal dilemmas impacting the lifestyle of older adults are presented. Emphasis is placed on promoting positive attitudes of the professional nurse in caring for older adults. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 35300 - Health Care Informatics Credit Hours: 3.00. (HST 35300) A comprehensive approach to information technology is examined. Major concepts in health care informatics, trends, innovative strategies, and applications are introduced. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Technology View Class Schedule
	NUR 35500 - Applied Thanatology Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration of the basic needs of the dying individual and the family. Identification of the appropriate and supportive nursing intervention within a social and cultural framework will enable students to better appreciate and apply various psychological therapeutic interventions for the client and the family resulting in better coping and/or adaptive behaviors within the system.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 35600 - Nursing Leadership Credit Hours: 3.00. Nursing Leadership. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 35700 - Nursing Theory And Research II Prerequisite(s): NUR 34700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course develops critical thinking skills required for the application of theory and research in nursing. The contribution of theory and research in evidence-based practice will be discussed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 35800 - Cultural Diversity Related To Illness Credit Hours: 3.00. Cultural Diversity Related To Illness. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 36100 - Pediatric Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 39201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. Building on previous curricular concepts this course focuses on principles of health maintenance, health restoration and palliation specifically applied to the pediatric patient. Students further develop critical thinking skills by planning developmentally appropriate patient and family centered care. Students utilize best available evidence when implementing the nursing process with pediatric patients. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 36102 - Pediatric Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 39201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit hours: 4.00. Building on previous curricular concepts this course focuses on the principles of health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration, and palliation, specifically applied to pediatric patients. Students further develop critical thinking skills by planning and implementing developmentally and culturally appropriate patient and family centered care in a variety of settings. Students utilize best available evidence when implementing the nursing process with pediatric patients and their families during patient care experiences. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 36710 - Nursing Theory And Research Prerequisite(s): STAT 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course develops critical thinking skills required for the application of theory and research in nursing. The contribution of theory and research in evidence-based practice will be discussed. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 37200 - Pediatric Nursing Practicum Prerequisite(s): NUR 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 39201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. This clinical provides patient care experience that support the application of the nursing process in the provision of patient centered care to children and families. These experiences are provided in acute and chronic settings. Developmentally appropriate, evidence based nursing care is practiced. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 37800 - Growing Old In A New Age Credit Hours: 3.00. Concepts and issues of aging are explored to enhance the understanding of the impact of aging on society. The processes of aging and old age as stages of life are identified.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 38400 - Concepts Of Role Development In Professional Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 19700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines professional nursing roles and professional nursing standards of practice within the context of structured and unstructured settings. Concepts and issues pertinent to the current environmental of professional nursing practice are discussed. Personal and professional values that provide a focus for evolving professional socialization are explored. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 38800 - Nursing Of Families And Groups Prerequisite(s): NUR 28600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 18200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Theoretical frameworks and the nursing process are utilized to support the basic needs, promote the health of families and groups, and facilitate the development of group leadership skills. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 38801 - Health Assessment For Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 39000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit hours: 3.00. Principles of physical assessment builds on previous knowledge and skills gained from the sciences, humanities, and nursing. This course uses a systematic approach to patient history-taking, review of systems, physical exam and documentation of findings for individuals across the life span. View Class Schedule
	NUR 38900 - Family Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 33500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Community concepts and theories related to families and groups are introduced. Traditional therapeutic intervention and emerging community-nurse strategies to promote health and quality of life are explored. Families and groups experiencing disabilities and issues related to quality of life for elder adults are included. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39000 - Nursing Research Prerequisite(s): BHS 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR SOC 38200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR STAT 31000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 19201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the research process and use of research based evidence as a foundation for nursing. A review of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies will be incorporated. Distinguishing among non-research based primary and meta-sources of evidence will be emphasized. Critical thinking skills will be used to read and evaluate published research. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39100 - Professional Ethics Prerequisite(s): NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 2.00. Theoretical and practical applications of ethical principles are applied to nursing and patient centered care. Particular attention is given to the ideas of advocacy, autonomy, and authority in beginning professional nursing practice. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39200 - Adult Nursing II Prerequisite(s): NUR 28300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuing to build on the core concepts introduced in Adult Nursing I evidence based nursing practice is utilized as an approach to patient centered care with adult individuals seeking health. Concepts relative to basic human needs are emphasized. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39201 - Adult Health II Prerequisite(s): NUR 28201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 5.00. Continuing to build on curricular concepts introduced in Adult Health I, evidence based practice is utilized as an approach to person centered care of adults with complex health problems in a variety of healthcare settings. Concepts relative to basic human needs are emphasized. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 39300 - Practicum III Prerequisite(s): NUR 28300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Practicum III is the third clinical course in a series of three practica. Clinical lab experiences involve the provision of evidence based, patient centered, nursing care to individuals and small groups of adults with complex medical problems. Building on the complexity of the role of the nurse, the concepts of time management, prioritization, delegation, and collaboration are introduced with practical application in the clinical setting. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 39400 - Health Promotion And Education Prerequisite(s): NUR 18800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR NUR 19201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. The role of the nurse as a health educator is implemented. Nursing and non-nursing theories related to health promotion and teaching-learning processes are examined. Principles of health literacy related to patient education are emphasized. Evidence-based nursing projects related to health education within a community environment are implemented. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39401 - Health Promotion And Education Prerequisite(s): NUR 18800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 2.00. The role of the nurse as a health educator is implemented. Nursing and non-nursing theories related to health promotion and teaching-learning processes are examined. Principles of health literacy related to patient education are emphasized. Evidence-based nursing projects related to health education within a community environment are implemented. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 39500 - Children’s Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 4.00. This course develops knowledge and skills required for child health nursing. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39700 - Nursing Care Of The Aged, Disabled and Chronically Ill Prerequisite(s): NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Basic human needs of the aged, person’s living with chronic health problems and/or disabilities are introduced. Principles of health promotion, health restoration and palliation are examined. Evidenced based nursing practice is emphasized within the context of patient centered care. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 39900 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 0.00 to 3.00. Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by faculty. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 41500 - Pathophysiology Prerequisite(s): BIOL 21300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BIOL 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. The most common morbidity problems manifested throughout the lifespan are studied. Pathophysiologic concepts and physiologic responses are integrated with the nursing process. The application of evidence based nursing practice modalities provides a basis to address basic human needs. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 41600 - Nursing Research Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore the research process as a foundation for understanding, evaluating, and applying nursing research. An overview of research, its purpose, and approaches to solving research problems are examined. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	NUR 42100 - Nursing Practicum: Community And Leadership Prerequisite(s): NUR 38900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 39500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 43900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 48900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course develops knowledge and skills required for nursing leadership and community health nursing. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing leadership and community practice experiences are provided to populations in a variety of settings. Typically offered Fall, Spring, Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 42900 - Community Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 38900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 5.00. This course develops knowledge and skills required for community health nursing. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing practice experiences are provided to populations in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 43800 - Nursing Management And Leadership Credit Hours: 6.00. This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize previous learning and develop knowledge and skills required for management and leadership roles within a dynamic health care system. Evidence-based health care practices and organizational quality improvement models are discussed. Experiences are provided in a variety of health care settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 43900 - Nursing Management And Leadership Prerequisite(s): NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. This course develops knowledge and skills required for nursing management and leadership roles. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 44300 - Adult Health Nursing II Prerequisite(s): NUR 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 5.00. This course continues the development of knowledge and skills required for adult health nursing roles. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 44700 - Capstone In Holistic Health And Wellness Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. This course serves as the culminating experience in holistic health and wellness. The course provides opportunities for students to integrate previous learning experiences with the program goals. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 44800 - Holistic Health And Wellness: Stress Management Credit Hours: 3.00. This course uses Chen’s “Conformity with Nature” theory as a theoretical foundation for developing and implementing stress management strategies. This theory is developed from Eastern philosophy, culture and medicine. Stress management techniques and skills will be practiced. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 45100 - Nursing Informatics Prerequisite(s): NUR 19202 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides a basic understanding of nursing science, computer science, and information science to prepare students to effectively and efficiently use technology to identify, collect, process, and manage health care information. A focus on technology based health applications which support clinical, administrative, research, and educational decision-making to enhance the efficacy of nursing is provided. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Technology View Class Schedule
	NUR 45200 - Quality And Safety In Professional Nursing Practice Prerequisite(s): NUR 39000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 28201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Using a project-management focus, this course provides students the opportunity to synthesize and apply previous knowledge related to: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and safety in a professional leadership role. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48200 - Nursing Leadership And Management Prerequisite(s): NUR 28201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. Theories and evidence based practice related to leadership, organization and management are examined. Specific strategies for effective time management, priority setting, decision making, career planning and delegation are introduced. Approaches to the evaluation of quality nursing practice within a complex work environment are discussed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48300 - Community And Public Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 39000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 38800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 39400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 4.00. Concepts of community and public health nursing are introduced. Community health nursing roles related to evidence based practice, leadership, collaboration, quality improvement and political activism are explored. Critical thinking skills are applied in the assessment of vulnerable populations existing within various communities. The reciprocal influence of the environment on the patient, family and community relative to human needs is emphasized. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48500 - Community Health Nursing Practicum I Prerequisite(s): NUR 39300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 39700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 48600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. This community health practicum emphasizes integration of professional nursing roles and community health concepts. Evidence based nursing practice is utilized as an approach to patient centered care with patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, health restoration, health maintenance or palliation within community based settings. The reciprocal influence of the environment on the patient, family and community relative to human needs is emphasized. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 48600 - Community Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 38800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 39000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 39400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Concepts of community and community health nursing are introduced. Community health nursing roles related to evidence based practice, leadership, collaboration; quality improvement and political activism are explored. Critical thinking skills are applied in the assessment of a community and its potential for meeting the basic human needs of its constituents. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48601 - Community Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 39201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 39700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 36100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 37200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 31700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 31800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 6.00. This course provides the knowledge and skills required for community health nursing. Theory and evidence-based practice are emphasized. Critical thinking is applied in the assessment of a community and in analyzing its ability to meet the health needs of its members. Nursing roles and functions are developed throug hexperiences provided to populations in a variety of settings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48602 - Community Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 39201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 31702 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 36102 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 39700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 5.00. This course provides the knowledge and skills required for community health nursing. Theory and evidence-based practice are emphasized. Critical thinking is applied in the assessment of a community and in analyzing its ability to meet the health needs of its members. Nursing roles and functions are developed through experiences provided to populations in a variety of settings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 48701 - Transitions Into Professional Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 2.00. This two credit hour course prepares senior nursing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effectively prepare for transition from the role of student to entry level nurse. Specifically, test-taking strategies and practice, NCLEX preparation and licensure application will be addressed. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48702 - Transitions Into Professional Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 2.00. This course prepares senior nursing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively prepare for transition from the role of student to entry level nurse. Specifically, test taking strategies and practice, NCLEX preparation and licensure application will be addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 48900 - Community Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 38900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 39500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. Concepts of community, community change, epidemiology, biostatistics and community health nursing are introduced. Nursing roles related to practice, teaching, research utilization, and leadership/management in the community are explored. Assessment of a community and its potential for facilitating health and quality of life is examined. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	NUR 49300 - Advanced Adult Health Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 44300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 6.00. This course develops advanced knowledge and skills required for adult health nursing roles. Theory and evidence-based health care practices are emphasized, focusing on complex health needs. Nursing practice experiences are provided in a variety of settings. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 49301 - Adult Health III Prerequisite(s): NUR 39201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 48602 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 6.00. A continuation of Adult Health I and II, this advanced medical surgical course develops advanced knowledge and skills required to provide safe and quality care for adults with complex health alterations. Evidence-based health care practices are emphasized. Nursing clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings focusing on the care of multiple adult patients with high acuity. Typically offered Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 49500 - Baccalaureate Nursing Capstone Prerequisite(s): NUR 42900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 43900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 2.00. This course synthesizes concepts, theories, and research from nursing and other disciplines. Students will transition to practice as a beginning baccalaureate nurse with a preceptor. A mandatory NCLEX-RN review course and satisfactory completion of a department exit exam is required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 49600 - RN-BS Nursing Capstone Prerequisite(s): (NUR 35700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 43900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR (NUR 32500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 41600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C) Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides the opportunity to integrate concepts, theories, and research from nursing and other disciplines to develop and improve practice. There is a focus on concepts and roles of management and leadership within a health care system under the guidance of a practicing nurse leader. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 49800 - Capstone Course In Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 45200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C Credit Hours: 3.00. In collaboration with a nursing faculty and clinical liaison, students will plan and implement an evidence-based project consistent with the professional leadership role. Students will use critical thinking skills and evidence based practice to promote patient centered nursing in a health care environment of work complexities. This course will culminate with an evidence-based project that will be presented to peers and the academic community. Permission of department required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	NUR 50000 - Theoretical Constructs In Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the integration of theory/conceptual relationships in the development of nursing knowledge. Students explore ways in which nurses in advanced practice incorporate theoretical knowledge in the implementation of the advanced practice in nursing role. Students analyze the clinical relevance of mid-range and practice theories. Students examine the relationship of theoretical constructs to research and praxis through concept analysis, theory evaluation, and discussion of the application of theory to practice. This course examines ways in which theoretical thought is embedded in evidence-based nursing practice. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50100 - Foundations Of Advanced Practice In Nursing Credit Hours: 2.00. This course builds on the knowledge and experiences that students possess when beginning their advanced practice in nursing education. Students explore their assumptions about advanced practice in nursing, its historical context and definitions of the various advanced practice roles, conceptual underpinnings and role competencies. Students develop an appreciation for how evidence based practice influences advanced practice in nursing. They develop skills that include using information communication technologies, identifying problems, posing questions that lead to evidence sources, searching and differentiating among various sources and types of evidence. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50200 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 50700 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Credit Hours: 3.00. Course includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of broad categories of pharmacologic agents. Students apply these principles and also consider the role of best available evidence and patient preferences as a basis for managing pharmacologic regimens. Students review regulations relevant to prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50300 - Advanced Health Assessment Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 50200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 50500 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 50700 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 51000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00 (West Lafayette, Fort Wayne) 4.00 (Calumet) Students develop advanced, evidence-based health assessment skills that build on their current knowledge and abilities. Major concepts of the course include comprehensive and focused history taking and advanced physical assessment. Students relate underlying physiologic mechanisms with normal and abnormal findings from the history and physical assessment. The course provides a basis for designing a culturally sensitive and evidence-based plan of care within the situational context of the individual. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50301 - Advanced Health Assessment For Nurse Educators View Class Schedule
	NUR 50310 - Advanced Health Assessment For Nurse Educators Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will develop advanced, evidence-based health assessment skills that build on their current knowledge and abilities. Major concepts of the course include comprehensive and focused history taking and advanced physical assessment. Students relate underlying physiologic mechanisms with normal and abnormal findings from the history and physical assessment. The course provides a basis for designing a culturally sensitive and evidence-based plan of care within the situational context of the individual. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50500 - Sociocultural Influences On Health Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. This course examines the influences of cultural and sub-cultural variables on health and health care delivery. Students analyze and apply appropriate theoretical perspectives and current research to design evidence-based strategies that ground clinical decision making in advanced practice nursing. Students use the National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) as the basis for providing culturally competent care. As students apply principles of culturally competent communication they are encouraged to develop insight and an attitude of resistance to stereotyping. Students gain an understanding of the context of vulnerable and marginalized populations through the analysis of social, cultural, and economic influences that impact health and illness. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50700 - Physiologic Concepts For Advanced Practice Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 4.00. Students examine the principles of physiologic function at all levels of organization from cells to organ systems as they affect human function. The course uses homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health. Students develop the necessary theoretical and empirical foundation for subsequent understanding of the diagnosis and management of human responses to disease and non-disease based etiologies. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 50710 - Pathophysiologic Concepts And Pharmacologic Interventions For Nurse Educators Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Students examine the physiologic changes that occur as a result of common disease processes, the clinical manifestations indicative of altered health and the pharmacological therapy used to treat these disease processes. Students use homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health and illness across the lifespan. Students also consider the role of best available evidence and patient preferences related to pharmacologic interventions. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 51000 - Research And Evidence Based Nursing Practice Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on both the generation of primary evidence through an in-depth examination of the research process and its critical use in evidence based practice. Students systematically search, appraise and interpret the best available evidence that informs advanced practice nursing and health related disciplines. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 51100 - Health Promotion For Advanced Practice In Nursing Prerequisite(s): NUR 50300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. Students analyze health promotion/disease prevention, and health education frameworks combined with best available evidence as a foundation for advanced practice in nursing. Students promote the health of diverse client populations by incorporating the Healthy People goals, clinical practice guidelines, risk assessment, epidemiological data and evidence based screening tools into nursing practice. In collaboration with selected clients and/or families, students implement health coaching/teaching through the integration of family, health promotion and health literacy theories. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 52500 - Informatics In Nursing Credit Hours: 3.00. Integrates nursing science with computer technology and information science to identify, gather, and manage information. Emphasis on technology based health applications which support clinical, administrative, research, and educational decision making enhancing the efficacy of nursing endeavors. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	NUR 52700 - Ethics For Nurses In Advanced Practice Credit Hours: 3.00. The focus of this course is on moral dilemmas and ethical implications occurring in a variety of contexts. Students explore both theoretical and pragmatic viewpoints of dilemmas as they relate to the role of nurses in advanced practice. Content includes the historical, theoretical, contextual and practical aspects of ethical nursing practice, as well as the application of ethical frameworks, concepts, and principles. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 53100 - Theoretical And Ethical Reasoning In Advanced Practice Nursing Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the integration of theory/conceptual relationships, ethical frameworks and decision making in the development of advanced practice. The course is underpinned with the Ways of Knowing framework. Students hone reasoning skills through exploration of historical, theoretical, contextual, and practical aspects of theoretical and ethical nursing practice. Students examine the relationship of theoretical constructs to research and praxis through concept analysis, theory evaluation, ethical dilemmas analysis, and discussion of the application of theory to practice. Ways in which theoretical and ethical thought is imbedded in evident-based nursing practice is discussed. Typically offered Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 55500 - Health Disparities: Care Of Vulnerable Populations Credit Hours: 3.00. Prepares the advanced practice nurse to address and find solutions for vulnerable populations and individuals in the health-care system. Students investigate and analyze current issues and health-care policies, focusing on health disparities that impact vulnerable people. The advanced practice nurse examines the legal and ethical aspects of managing the health care of disparate individuals, families, and groups. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 57400 - Pathophysiologic Concepts For Advanced Practice Nursing I Credit Hours: 3.00. Students examine the principles of physiologic and pathophysiologic function at all levels of organization from cells to organs, systems and the human organism. They apply these physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts to understand how illness and disease alter cell and organ/system function that lead to clinical manifestations. The course uses homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health and illness across the lifespan. Students develop the necessary theoretical and empirical foundation of subsequent understanding of the diagnosis and management of integrated human responses to disease and aging. This course is one of a two-semester series; this term concepts covered include dynamic regulation, cell structure and function, genetics and genomics, altered cell proliferation, host defense/immunopathology, nervous regulation/dysfunction, movement and integrative function and dysfunction. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	NUR 57500 - Pathophysiologic Concepts For Advanced Practice Nursing II Credit Hours: 3.00. Students examine the principles of physiologic and pathophysiologic function at all levels of organization from cells to organs, systems and the human organism. They apply these physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts to understand how illness and disease alter cell and organ/system function that lead to clinical manifestations. The course uses homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health and illness across the lifespan. Students develop the necessary theoretical and empirical foundation of subsequent understanding of the diagnosis and management of integrated human responses to disease and aging. This course is one of a two-semester series; this term concepts covered include disorders of blood and lymph, cardiovascular pulmonary function and dysfunction, reproductive health and disease, hormone regulation and endocrine disease, nutrition and elimination, and renal function and dysfunction. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	NUR 59900 - Special Topics/Independent Study In Nursing Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00 (West Lafayette, Calumet) 1.00 to 6.00 (Fort Wayne) Special topics in nursing are critically examined. Hours, credit, and subject matter are determined by the staff. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer. View Class Schedule
	NUR 60000 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist I Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B Credit Hours: 3.00. Students analyze theory and evidence to design clinical nurse specialist care for youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness to illness continuum. Students use problem-solving and evidence-based practice methodologies to diagnose, plan and evaluate interventions for select disease and illness phenomena. The focus in on analyzing etiologies of symptoms and functional problems, using evidence-based and theoretically sound advanced nursing interventions and assessment of associated outcomes of practice. Students develop clinical nurse specialist competencies necessary to manage the complexities of youngest to oldest adults as they transition through multiple contexts of care such as healthcare settings and wellness to illness trajectories. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule

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Course Descriptions

Schedule Type Classifications

NUR 22300 - Foundations Of Nursing Practice

NUR 23000 - Personal Expression In Nursing

NUR 23100 - Nursing Care Of Developing Families

NUR 23200 - Nursing Care Of Infants, Children & Adolescents

NUR 23300 - Nursing Care Of Adults

NUR 23400 - Psychosocial Nursing Care

NUR 23500 - Nursing Issues

NUR 23600 - Transition To Nursing Practice

NUR 23700 - Nursing Synthesis

NUR 27100 - Pathophysiology And Pharmacology I

NUR 27200 - Pathophysiology And Pharmacology II

NUR 27400 - Essentials Of Safe Medication Administration For Nursing

NUR 27500 - Alternative Therapies For Nursing Practice

NUR 28200 - Adult Nursing I

NUR 28201 - Adult Health I

NUR 28300 - Practicum II

NUR 28600 - Mental Health Nursing

NUR 28700 - Mental Health Practicum

NUR 29400 - Essential Pharmacotherapeutics For Nursing

NUR 31700 - Nursing Care Of Women Through The Lifespan

NUR 31702 - Nursing Of Women Through The Lifespan

NUR 31800 - Maternity Practicum

NUR 32500 - Philosophy And Theory Of Nursing

NUR 32510 - Eastern Energy Healing And Spirituality

NUR 32700 - Gerontology: Healthcare Concepts

NUR 33000 - Human Sexuality Nursing Implications

NUR 33100 - RN Transition To Professional Nursing

NUR 33300 - Adult Health Nursing I

NUR 33500 - Women And Newborn Health Nursing

NUR 34700 - Nursing Theory And Research I

NUR 34900 - Contemporary Trends In Health Care Systems

NUR 35200 - Nursing Care Of Older Adults

NUR 35300 - Health Care Informatics

NUR 35500 - Applied Thanatology

NUR 35600 - Nursing Leadership

NUR 35700 - Nursing Theory And Research II

NUR 35800 - Cultural Diversity Related To Illness

NUR 36100 - Pediatric Nursing

NUR 36102 - Pediatric Nursing

NUR 36710 - Nursing Theory And Research

NUR 37200 - Pediatric Nursing Practicum

NUR 37800 - Growing Old In A New Age

NUR 38400 - Concepts Of Role Development In Professional Nursing

NUR 38800 - Nursing Of Families And Groups

NUR 38801 - Health Assessment For Nursing

NUR 38900 - Family Health Nursing

NUR 39000 - Nursing Research

NUR 39100 - Professional Ethics

NUR 39200 - Adult Nursing II

NUR 39201 - Adult Health II

NUR 39300 - Practicum III

NUR 39400 - Health Promotion And Education

NUR 39401 - Health Promotion And Education

NUR 39500 - Children’s Health Nursing

NUR 39700 - Nursing Care Of The Aged, Disabled and Chronically Ill

NUR 39900 - Special Topics

NUR 41500 - Pathophysiology

NUR 41600 - Nursing Research

NUR 42100 - Nursing Practicum: Community And Leadership

NUR 42900 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 43800 - Nursing Management And Leadership

NUR 43900 - Nursing Management And Leadership

NUR 44300 - Adult Health Nursing II

NUR 44700 - Capstone In Holistic Health And Wellness

NUR 44800 - Holistic Health And Wellness: Stress Management

NUR 45100 - Nursing Informatics

NUR 45200 - Quality And Safety In Professional Nursing Practice

NUR 48200 - Nursing Leadership And Management

NUR 48300 - Community And Public Health Nursing

NUR 48500 - Community Health Nursing Practicum I

NUR 48600 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 48601 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 48602 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 48701 - Transitions Into Professional Nursing Practice

NUR 48702 - Transitions Into Professional Nursing Practice

NUR 48900 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 49300 - Advanced Adult Health Nursing

NUR 49301 - Adult Health III