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Nu 201: Health Assessment 3 credits
This course provides the student with knowledge of basic assessment findings of patients across the lifespan, identifying normal and abnormal findings. Supervised lab experiences provide opportunity to practice skills in patient interviews, taking health histories, and physical assessment techniques (2 credits lecture, 1 credit lab). Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Nursing Candidacy - Passed.
Corequisite: Nu 205.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 8:00–9:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 205: Fundamentals of Nursing 4 credits
This course introduces foundational concepts of the nursing profession, delivery of safe, quality care, and basic clinical skills. The students are introduced to the nursing process and clinical judgment. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of theory knowledge and skills in simulation, lab, and clinical experiences (3 credit theory, 1 credit clinical). Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Nursing Candidacy - Passed.
Corequisite: Nu 201.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTW | 10:00–10:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 210: Beginning Medical-Surgical Nursing 5 credits
This course introduces principles of medical-surgical nursing. The nursing process, clinical judgment and evidence-based practice are the foundation to deliver quality and safe care to the adult and geriatric populations with acute and chronic medical and surgical alterations in health. (3 credits theory, 2 credits clinical) . Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Bio 304, Ps 203, Nu 201, Nu 205.
Corequisites: Nu 212, Nu 214, Nu 291.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTW | 10:00–10:50 | MB 104 |
Nu 212: Pharmacology 2 credits
This course introduces basic principles of pharmacology and their application to key body systems. Students acquire knowledge regarding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classes with an emphasis on prototype drugs in each category with their therapeutic use, adverse effects, precautions, and interactions. Nursing process and clinical judgment guide application of these concepts to determine appropriate nursing actions related to medications.
Prerequisites: Nu 201, Nu 205.
Corequisites: Nu 210, Nu 214.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 8:00–8:50 | MB 104 |
Nu 214: Pathophysiology 3 credits
This course expands on knowledge of normal physiologic function to focus on common health alterations and disease processes with emphasis placed on abnormal bodily processes and subsequent signs and symptoms. Nursing process and clinical judgment are incorporated to analyze and prioritize disease manifestations and potential complications.
Prerequisites: Bio 304, Nu 201, Nu 205.
Corequisites: Nu 210, Nu 212.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTW | 9:00–9:50 | MB 104 |
Nu 290: Health Assessment Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 201.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 1:00–2:50 | MB 105 |
| 2 | W | 8:00–9:50 | MB 105 |
| 3 | W | 1:00–2:50 | MB 105 |
Nu 291: Beginning Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 210.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 6:30–2:00 | MB 104 |
Nu 295: Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 205.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 11:35–2:15 | TBA |
| 1 | TH | 6:00–11:30 | MB 103 |
| 1 | F | 6:00–2:20 | TBA |
Nu 302: Advanced Pharmacology 2 credits
This course continues to discuss principles of pharmacology and their application to key body systems. Students acquire knowledge regarding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classes with an emphasis on prototype drugs in each category with their therapeutic use, adverse effects, precautions, and interactions. Nursing process and clinical judgment guide expanded application of these concepts to determine appropriate nursing actions related to medications.
Prerequisites: Nu 210, Nu 201, Nu 212.
Corequisites: Nu 306, Nu 308.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 12:00–12:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 306: Pediatric Nursing 4 credits
This course introduces principles of nursing care for pediatric patients and their families. Consideration is given to pediatric assessmentu8239 ?findingsu8239 ?and stages of growth and development.u8239 ?Students are taught family-centered nursingu8239 ?careu8239 ?related to the concepts of healthy children as well as children with common, acute,u8239 ?or chronic illnesses. The nursing process, clinical judgment,u8239 ?and evidence-based practice are the foundation to deliver quality and safe care to children and their families. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of theory knowledge and nursing skills in simulation, lab, and clinical experiences (3 credits theory, 1 credit clinical). Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Ps 203, Nu 210, Nu 201, Nu 212.
Corequisites: Nu 308, Nu 302.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 1:00–3:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 308: Mental Health Nursing 4 credits
This course introduces principles of nursing care for patients experiences acute or chronic mental illness. The nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice are the foundation to deliver quality and safe care to these individuals with additional emphasis on emotional and spiritual well-being. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of theory knowledge and nursing skills in simulation, lab, and clinical experiences (3 credits theory, 1 credit clinical) . Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Ps 203, Nu 210, Nu 201, Nu 212.
Corequisites: Nu 306, Nu 302.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 1:00–3:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 311: Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing 6 credits
This course continues to develop principles of medical-surgical nursing. The nursing process, clinical judgment and evidence-based practice are the foundation to deliver quality and safe care to the adult and geriatric populations with complex acute and chronic medical and surgical alterations in health. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of advancing theory knowledge, nursing interventions and critical thinking skills in simulation, lab, and clinical experiences (4 credits theory, 2 credits clinical). Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Nu 306, Nu 308, Nu 302.
Corequisite: Nu 317.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WF | 2:00–3:50 | MB 104 |
Nu 317: Maternal Newborn Nursing 4 credits
This course introduces principles of nursing care for women and their families during the childbearing process. The nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice are the foundation to deliver quality and safe care to these patients. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of theory knowledge and nursing skills in simulation, lab, and clinical experiences (3 credits theory, 1 credit clinical). Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Nu 306, Nu 308, Nu 302.
Corequisite: Nu 311.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 1:00–3:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 391: Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 311.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | 4:00–7:50 | TBA |
| 1 | TH | 6:00–7:00 | TBA |
| 1 | W | 12:00–2:00 | TBA |
Nu 396: Pediatric Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 306.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 6:30–11:00 | TBA |
| 1 | T | 1:00–8:05 | TBA |
| 1 | T | 11:00–1:00 | MB 103 |
Nu 397: Maternal Newborn Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 317.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 5:00–8:15 | TBA |
| 1 | M | 3:00–4:50 | MB 104 |
| 1 | M | 12:00–2:50 | TBA |
Nu 398: Psychiatric Mental Health Nuring Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 308.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 6:30–12:00 | TBA |
| 1 | F | 12:30–8:00 | TBA |
| 1 | TH | 3:00–5:00 | TBA |
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Nu 404: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing 5 credits
This course continues to develop principles of medical-surgical nursing. The nursing process, clinical judgment and evidence-based practice are the foundation to support rapid, indepth assessment and prioritization of quality and safe care to adult patients experiencing highly complex and life-threatening illnesses. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of theory knowledge, delegation, and advanced nursing and critical thinking skills in simulation, lab, and clinical experiences (4 credits theory, 1 credit clinical). Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Nu 311, Nu 317.
Corequisite: Nu 408.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TW | 12:00–1:50 | MB 104 |
Nu 408: Community Health Nursing 4 credits
This course introduces principles of nursing care for patients and patient populations in the community setting. Consideration is given to health maintenance, health promotion, epidemiology, and preventative healthcare. The nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice are the foundation to deliver quality and safe care to these patients. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of theory knowledge and nursing skills in lab and a variety of clinical experiences in community settings (3 credits theory, 1 credit clinical). Lecture and clinical.
Prerequisites: Nu 311, Nu 317.
Corequisite: Nu 404.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 1:00–3:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 411: Nursing Research 3 credits
The course develops student skill in integrating evidenced based research into nursing practice through critiquing nursing research articles and acknowledging the necessity of ethical principles throughout the research process.u8239 ? Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of research design, including data collection, summarizing and interpreting. Students will be introduced to descriptive and inferential statistical methods and interpret computer analysis of data for selected parametric and nonparametric statistical techniques.
Prerequisites: Nu 404, Nu 408.
Corequisites: Nu 415, Nu 413.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 8:00–10:50 | MB 103 |
| 1 | W | 8:00–10:50 | TBA |
| 1 | W | 8:00–10:50 | TBA |
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Nu 413: Nursing Capstone Practicum-EXP 6 credits
This course discusses a broad understanding of leadership and management roles with application to the professional nurse role. Concepts of delegation, collaboration, advocacy, change agency, and conflict management are emphasized. Students have opportunity to demonstrate application of cumulative theory knowledge and comprehensive nursing skills in simulation and during a precepted clinical experience intended to bridge the transition to practice (3 credits theory, 3 credits clinical).
Prerequisites: Nu 404, Nu 408.
Corequisites: Nu 415, Nu 411.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 12:00–2:50 | MB 103 |
| 1 | TH | 12:00–2:50 | MB 103 |
Nu 415: Issues & Trends in Professional Nursing 3 credits
This course develops the students' understanding of current issues and trends that affect the professional nurse's role, including patient safety, quality improvement, and ethical considerations. Students will explore licensure and certification requirements for the registered nurse. Students will articulate their philosophy of nursing based upon a biblical worldview. The course includes an exploration of career opportunities and service areas as a Christian nurse.
Prerequisites: Nu 404, Nu 408.
Corequisites: Nu 411, Nu 413.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 2:00–4:50 | MB 104 |
Nu 493: Nursing Capstone Practicum Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 413.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | 6:00–7:00 | TBA |
Nu 494: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 404.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 12:00–2:50 | MB 104 |
| 1 | M | 3:00–8:05 | TBA |
Nu 498: Community Health Nursing Clinical 0 credits
Corequisite: Nu 408.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 6:30–12:00 | MB 104 |
| 1 | TH | 12:00–4:40 | TBA |