Nursing (NURS)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
NURS 101. S.T.A.T. for Nursing Students (Success Tips And Techniques)1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School of Nursing or the College of Arts & Sciences Nursing pre-major student program plan.
Description: Campus culture course designed especially for nursing students. This course focuses on the multiple attributes and skills necessary for a successful course of study in the nursing program. Emphasis is on knowing and accessing available resources for optimal students learning outcomes.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 201. Introduction to Wellness Coaching3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: This course is designed to provide a hands on wellness coaching opportunity for university students. Students will practice wellness coaching techniques with their peers in class, under direct supervision of their instructor.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 204. Optimal Wellness Coaching in Chronic Illness3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 201.
Description: As part of the Wellness Coaching Minor curriculum, this course provides the opportunity for students to learn, apply and develop research-based best practices to empower clients with chronic illness to achieve health and well-being goals.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 205. United States Healthcare System History and Inequality - SBH, D13 Units
Description: This course will explore the history of the healthcare system of the United States, including the impact of race, gender, and class on the inclusion/exclusion within our healthcare system and the documented inequalities that have existed. Once the learner has thoroughly explored the history, the will explore current documented health disparities and compare that to aspects associated with these disparities historically. Finally, the learner will analyze how their knowledge of the history of inequalities in the healthcare system, along with knowledge of current health disparities, will influence their role as professionals.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 206. RURAL HEALTH - D1, SB3 Units
Description: This elective course introduces students to U. S. rural health. Emphasis is placed on health issues specific to local, national, and global rural communities, the impact of intersectionality on rural health outcomes, and the importance of evidence-based practice strategies in resolving rural health disparities.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 221. Principles of Basic Patient Care2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fee: An additional $25.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of providing basic patient care including communication, data collection, personal care, and infection control. Emphasis will be placed on safety in care delivery. The course will include a didactic and laboratory component.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 250. Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Description: This course is designed to introduce professional nursing principles while teaching students to apply foundational knowledge of nursing care. This course will introduce the student to the legal and ethical principles of nursing. Skills practiced in lab will facilitate application of cognitive, psychomotor, and interpersonal skills.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 251. Wellness and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Description: This course provides students the opportunity to examine people's interactions with their physical and sociocultural environments by exploring factors that affect health and wellness. There is an emphasis placed on nutrition across the lifespan and implications for specific clinical populations. Students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge gained to enhance health and wellness as a future health care provider.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 252. Fundamentals for Success in Nursing2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Description: This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success in nursing. Students will become confident learners, prepared with the skills needed to progress through the nursing program successfully and competently.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 253. Health Assessment3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Description: Focus is placed on the assessment component of the nursing process as a foundation of professional nursing practice. A systematic approach to client interview and physical exam techniques is emphasized.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 310. Strategies for Nursing Student Success1-3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: Prerequisites or corequisites: Concurrent or prior enrollment in a NURS 300 level course. This course focuses on behaviors and skills that promote academic success in nursing. Emphasis will be placed on time management, goal setting, study and remediation skills, test-taking skills, and self-care to enhance student success.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 314. Population Health Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Corequisite(s): NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
Fee 1: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to apply population health principles in a variety of community settings to develop knowledge through holistic assessment and intervention to protect and promote the health and well-being of populations.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 315. Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Corequisite(s): NURS 314, NURS 316, NURS 317.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to introduce professional nursing principles while teaching students to apply foundational knowledge of nursing care. This course will introduce the student to the legal and ethical principles of nursing. There is an emphasis placed on nutrition across the lifespan and implications for specific clinical populations. Skills practiced in lab will facilitate application of cognitive, psychomotor, and interpersonal skills.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 316. Health Assessment3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division.
Corequisite(s): NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 317.
Fee 1: An additional $22.50 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Focus is placed on the assessment component of the nursing process as a foundation of professional nursing practice. A systematic approach to client interview and physical exam techniques are emphasized.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 317. Wellness Across the Lifespan2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Upper Division Nursing.
Corequisite(s): NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 316.
Fee: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course provides students the opportunity to examine people's interactions with their physical and sociocultural environments by exploring factors that affect health and wellness. There is an emphasis placed on nutrition across the lifespan and implications for specific clinical populations.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 330. Special Topics1-15 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Refer to "Nursing Schedule Notes" available through the Office of Student Services, School of Nursing.
Description: These courses contain a variety of contemporary topics in nursing that relate to clinical practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 331. Nursing Management of Adult Clients I3.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250; NURS 251; NURS 252; NURS 253.
Description: This is the first course in a two-part series, which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of chronic health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and older adult clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client experiencing alterations in the Immune, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Integumentary systems are covered.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 332. Nursing Management of Adult Clients II3.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250; NURS 251; NURS 252; NURS 253.
Description: This is the second course in a two-part series, which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of chronic health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and older adult clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client experiencing Oncological, Sensory, Hematological, Genitourinary, Neurological, and Musculoskeletal disorders are covered.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 333. Population Health Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, and NURS 253.
Description: This course is designed to apply population health principles in a variety of community settings to develop knowledge through holistic assessment and intervention to protect and promote the health and well-being of populations.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 334. Mental Health Nursing5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, and NURS 253.
Description: This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in providing mental health care across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Students will participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences to facilitate student engagement in the application of mental health nursing knowledge and skills. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts are included.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 338. Lifespan Pathophysiology4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 257, BIOL 258, BIOL 261, BIOL 262 or BIOL 264 and BIOL 265, CHEM 105, or CHEM 201 or appropriate equivalency; students must be admitted to the School of Nursing lower division program code NU BSN.
Fee: An additional $140.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Focuses on the body's response to pathological processes throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on using knowledge of normal physiology to understand adaptive and maladaptive processes of pathological conditions.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 342. Professional Nursing Communication3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Description: This course builds on the general education communication course and applies oral and written communication techniques to professional nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 343. Health Assessment for the Professional Nurse3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Description: Introduces concepts, skills and techniques necessary to perform comprehensive, individual health assessment for professional nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 344. Community Health Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of community settings in developing depth and breadth of knowledge in holistic assessment and intervention to protect and promote the health of populations around the world.
Note: This course contains a clinical component.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 345. Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Fee 1: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to introduce professional nursing principles while teaching students to apply foundational knowledge of nursing care. Skills practiced in lab will facilitate application of cognitive, psychomotor and interpersonal skills.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 346. Management of Care of the Adult Health Client I5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Fee 1: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is to focus on care management of adults, including young adults, middle-ages, and geriatric clients, who have chronic health conditions and are experiencing alterations in body systems.
Note: This course contains a clinical component.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 347. Health Assessment3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Fee: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course focuses on assessment component of the nursing process as a foundation of professional nursing practice. A systematic approach to client interview and physical exam techniques are emphasized.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 351. Adult Heath Nursing7 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 338, NURS 341, NURS 342, NURS 343, and NURS 395.
Description: Application of Lifeskills for professional nursing focusing on acute and chronic care of adult and families. Experiences emphasize secondary and tertiary prevention and care of aggregates, families and individuals.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 352. Pediatric Health Nursing7 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 338, NURS 341, NURS 342, NURS 343, and NURS 395.
Description: Application of Lifeskills for professional nursing focuses on acute and chronic care of children and families. Experiences emphasize secondary and tertiary prevention and care of aggregates, families and individuals.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 355. Portfolio Equivalency30 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN-BSN online program (academic plan code NUR BSNUDO).
Description: The student provides a comprehensive portfolio documenting prior educational, professional and life experiences in preparation and practice as a registered nurse.
Note: 30 credit hours for equivalency at no charge.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 356. Management of Care of the Adult Health Client ll7 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 344, NURS 345, and NURS 347.
Fee 1: An additional $135.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $210.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course focuses on care management of adults, including young, middle-aged and geriatric clients, who have acute health conditions, and experiencing alterations in body systems.
Note: This course contains a clinical component.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 357. Maternal-Newborn Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 344, NURS 345, NURS 346, and NURS 347.
Fee 1: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Utilizing active learning experiences, this course focuses on nursing care of childbearing families from preconception through the neonatal period with emphasis on multiple factors that impact health promotion, decision making, and disease management.
Note: This course has a clinical component.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 358. Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 344, NURS 345, NURS 346, and NURS 347.
Fee: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to explore the translation of research into practice to resolve clinical issues and improve patient outcomes. It emphasizes the ability to locate, interpret, and evaluate research study reports and research-based clinical guidelines.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 360. Health Status Assessment3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated RN-BSN program and completion of foundational coursework.
Description: This course introduces basic physical assessment skills that enhance the students' ability to carry out the assessment phase of the nursing process. Students collect health status data from classmates and practice physical examination skills.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 361. Nursing Management of Adult Clients III4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 331; NURS 332; NURS 333; NURS 334.
Description: This is the first course in a two-part series which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of acute health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and geriatric clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client experiencing alterations in the Immune, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine systems are covered. This course will also include an introduction to case management and perioperative nursing.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 362. Nursing Management of Adult Clients IV4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 331; NURS 332; NURS 333; NURS 334.
Description: This is the second course in a two-part series which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of acute health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and geriatric clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client with Oncological, Sensory, Hematological, Genitourinary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, and Reproductive disorders are covered.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 363. Maternal-Newborn Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, and NURS 334.
Description: Utilizing active learning experiences, this course encompasses the nursing care of perinatal families from preconception through the neonatal and postpartum period with emphasis on multiple factors that impact health promotion, decision making choices, and disease management.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 364. Evidence-Based Practice2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, and NURS 334.
Description: This course is designed to focus on the process of evidence-based practice as it relates to health and nursing. It emphasizes developing abilities to interpret research reports and apply research evidence to nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 365. Pharmacology3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated RN-BSN program.
Description: Students will gain knowledge of the properties and actions of pharmacological agents for application in clinical practice.
Note: This is a web-enhanced course.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 370. Integration for Practice3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated RN-BSN program and completion of foundational coursework.
Description: This course uses creative methodologies to facilitate students' integration of basic concepts in assessment, pharmacology and pathophysiology for clinical practice within the context of professional lifeskills.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 371. Mental Health Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 314; NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 317.
Corequisite(s): NURS 372, NURS 373, NURS 374, NURS 607.
Fee 1: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in providing mental health care across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Students will participate in inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences to facilitate student engagement in the application of mental health nursing knowledge and skills. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts are included.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 372. Nursing Care of the Older Adult2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 314; NURS 315; NURS 316; NURS 317.
Corequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 373; NURS 374; NURS 607.
Fee: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to apply evidence-based nursing care related to the distinct health needs of the aging population. The focus is on understanding health promotion and safety throughout care transitions. In addition, this course will focus on variable responses of older adult clients to acute and chronic pathophysiological conditions as well as polypharmacy. Further focus includes maintaining a level of function that promotes quality of life.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 373. Nursing Management of Adult Clients 13.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 314; NURS 315; NURS 316; NURS 317.
Corequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 372; NURS 374; NURS 607.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $105.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This is the first course in a two-part series, which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of chronic health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and older adult clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client experiencing alterations in the Immune, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Integumentary systems are covered.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 374. Nursing Management of Adult Clients 23.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 314; NURS 315; NURS 316; NURS 317.
Corequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 372; NURS 373, NURS 607.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $105.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This is the second course in a two-part series, which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of chronic health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and older adult clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client experiencing Oncological, Sensory, Hematological, Genitourinary, Neurological, and Musculoskeletal disorders are covered.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 375. Pathophysiology3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated RN-BSN program.
Description: This course focuses on the body's response to pathological processes throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on using knowledge of normal physiology to understand adaptive and maladaptive processes of pathological conditions.
Note: This is a web-enhanced course.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 380. Pharmacotherapeutics for RN's3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the upper division in the School of Nursing.
Description: Examines principles of nursing management for pharmacological interventions. Concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for common drug classifications will be explored.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 381. Foundations for Evidenced-Based Professional Nursing3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN-BSN online program (academic plan NUR BSNUDO).
Description: Provides opportunity for registered nursing student to transition in the baccalaureate nursing program and explore and create components of professional evidence-based nursing care in a dynamic health care environment.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 382. Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 381.
Description: Focuses on research process as it relates to health and nursing practice. Emphasizes abilities to interpret research reports and apply research evidence to nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 383. Case Management of Individuals and Families3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 381.
Description: Examines the significance of concepts related to complex health problems, the importance of chronicity of health status, and multi-dimensional problems.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 384. Global Healthcare Issues, Systems and Policies3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 338, NURS 360, NURS 381, and NURS 380.
Description: Examines the political and social factors that contribute to poor health nationally and globally, legal, economic, political factors impacting health care will be evaluated.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 385. Nursing Leadership and Health Policy4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 381 and NURS 382.
Description: This course provides an introduction to nursing leadership and an overview of health policy. Principles, theories, practices employed by successful nurse leaders will be explored.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 387. Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics for RNs4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN-BSN online program (academic plan code NUR BSNUDO).
Description: This course examines pathophysiology as the body's response to pathological processes. An emphasis is placed on the student's use of knowledge of normal physiology to understand adaptive and maladaptive processes of chronic pathological conditions. The student will examine nursing management of chronic pathological conditions in selected populations using principles of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmodynamics and pharmacokentics for safe and effective pharmacological interventions.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 388. Global Health: Disparities and Social Determinants - D2, SB3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: This course examines health disparities and the influence of culture, social determinants of health, and health policy that contribute to health outcomes in global populations.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 395. Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 261, BIOL 262 or BIOL 264 and BIOL 265, BIOL 257, BIOL 258, CHEM 105 or CHEM 201 or appropriate equivalency; students must be admitted to the School of Nursing lower division program code NU BSN.
Fee: An additional $110.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Provides nursing students a basis for the clinical application of pharmacology, including pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Emphasis is placed on learning drug classifications by clinical indication or body system.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 401. Introduction to Practice and Clinical Nurse Leader Role1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MEPN Program NUCLMSNEPN.
Fee: An additional $30.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course provides the foundational components of professional nursing practice and the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role including theoretical bases, roles and responsibilities, professional values, issues and trends, and relationship between nursing action and client outcomes.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 402. Adult Health I5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): MEPN Program Admission NUCLMSNEPN.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to introduce concepts and principles of nursing practice focusing on the implementation of evidence-based interventions in the care of adults with chronic health conditions. Lab and clinical applications of cognitive, psychomotor, and interpersonal skills are emphasized.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 403. Adult Health II6 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 402.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course focuses on the application of life skills for professional nursing focusing on acute and chronic care and case management of adults and families. Experiences emphasis secondary and tertiary prevention and care for aggregates, families, and individuals.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 404. Childbearing3.5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 401, NURS 402, and NURS 503.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $22.50 is charged for this course.
Description: This course focuses on the concepts related to health promotion and disease management across the preconception through neonatal spectrum. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of decision-making choices that impact the childbearing family.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 405. Child Health4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 401, NURS 402, and NURS 503.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course focuses on the essential concepts, theories, and developmental processes fundamental in understanding the acute and chronic health concerns and problems of children and their families.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 406. Psychiatric/Mental Health4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 403.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course includes the application of life skills for professional nursing, focusing on acute and chronic care of clients with mental health alterations. Experiences are provided in a variety of setting with selected populations.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 407. Community Health4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 403.
Fee 1: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on-experience in a variety of community settings. The focus is to develop a depth and breadth of knowledge regarding holistic assessment and intervention to protect and promote the health of populations.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 408. Care of the Adult with Complex Health Needs6 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 403.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course provides the student with an understanding of the professional nursing care of adults and families with complex health needs. An emphasis is placed on acquiring competencies necessay for the development of the professional nurse advocate.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 409. Capstone2 Units
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 408.
Fee: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course provides students opportunities to apply knowledge in the care of individuals and families in a dynamic healthcare setting. Emphasis is on developing the role of the professional nurse advocate.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 426. Complex Health Nursing5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 361, NURS 362, NURS 362, NURS 363, and NURS 364.
Description: This course is designed to introduce the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and principles of nursing management for adult clients with complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to synthesize knowledge gained in previous adult health courses and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in the clinical setting.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 427. Pediatric Nursing5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 361, NURS 362, NURS 362, NURS 363, NURS 364.
Description: This course is designed to present essential concepts, theories, and developmental processes fundamental in understanding acute & chronic health concerns of children ranging from infant to adolescent and their family units. Components of health promotion, disease prevention, pathophysiology, and pharmacology are included.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 428. Nursing Care of the Older Adult3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 361, NURS 362, NURS 362, NURS 363, and NURS 364.
Description: This course is designed to apply evidence-based nursing care related to the distinct health needs of the aging population. The focus is on understanding health promotion and safety throughout care transitions. In addition, this course will focus on variable responses of older adult clients to acute and chronic pathophysiological conditions as well as polypharmacy. Further focus includes maintaining a level of function that promotes quality of life.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 430. NCLEX-RN Preparation and Strategies2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Corequisite(s): NURS 491, or NURS 494, or NURS 409, or NURS 507.
Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam through the development of test-taking skills. Emphasis is placed on application of nursing knowledge and analysis of clinical scenarios to facilitate clinical decision making.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 435. Maternal Newborn Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 372; NURS 373; NURS 374; NURS 607.
Corequisite(s): NURS 436; NURS 437; NURS 438; NURS 643.
Description: Utilizing active learning experiences, this course encompasses the nursing care of perinatal families from preconception through the neonatal and postpartum period with emphasis on multiple factors that impact health promotion, decision making choices, and disease management.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 436. Pediatric Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 372; NURS 373; NURS 374.
Corequisite(s): NURS 435; NURS 437; NURS 438; NURS 643.
Description: This course is designed to present essential concepts, theories, and developmental processes fundamental in understanding acute & chronic health concerns of children ranging from infant to adolescent and their family units. Components of health promotion, disease prevention, pathophysiology, and pharmacology are included.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 437. Nursing Management of Adult Clients 33 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 372; NURS 373; NURS 374; NURS 607.
Corequisite(s): NURS 435; NURS 436; NURS 438; NURS 643.
Description: This is the first course in a two-part series which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of acute health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and geriatric clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client experiencing alterations in the Immune, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine systems are covered. This course will also include an introduction to case management and perioperative nursing.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 438. Nursing Management of Adult Clients 43 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 371; NURS 372; NURS 373; NURS 374; NURS 607.
Corequisite(s): NURS 435; NURS 436; NURS 437; NURS 643.
Description: This is the second course in a two-part series which explores alterations in adult body systems and the management of acute health conditions in adults, including young adult, middle-aged, and geriatric clients. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts in the adult client with Oncological, Sensory, Hematological, Genitourinary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, and Reproductive disorders are covered.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 441. Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family4 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 and NURS 352.
Description: Application of Lifeskills for professional nursing, focusing on the care of childbearing families across the spectrum of pregnancy and birth. Experiences emphasize health-promoting behaviors in childbearing families.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 442. Mental Health Nursing6 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 and NURS 352.
Description: Application of Lifeskills for professional nursing, focusing on acute and chronic care of clients with mental health alterations. Experiences are provided in a variety of settings with selected populations.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 443. Essentials of Quality Professional Nursing3 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 and NURS 352.
Description: Application of Lifeskills and processes integral to professional nursing. Components of the course include case management, systems, professional behaviors, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 445. Complex Health Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 435; NURS 436; NURS 437; NURS 438; NURS 643.
Corequisite(s): NURS 446; NURS 657.
Description: This course is designed to introduce the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and principles of nursing management for adult clients with complex health alterations. Students will have the opportunity to synthesize knowledge gained in previous adult health courses and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in the clinical setting.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 446. Role Transition - CUE8 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 435; NURS 436; NURS 437; NURS 438; NURS 643.
Corequisite(s): NURS 445; NURS 657.
Description: This course is designed to provide a framework to support transition from student role to novice professional nurse, while assisting students to plan their career path. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgement and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to demonstrate multiple roles of the nurse in providing care for individuals, families, and communities across the wellness-illness continuum.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status., CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 451. Synthesis of Complex Heath Needs12 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 441, NURS 442, and NURS 443.
Description: Synthesizes Lifeskills for professional nursing. Experiences emphasize professional nursing care of clients with complex health needs. Clinical assignments provide extensive professional nursing experience with clients in selected settings.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 452. Transition to Nursing Practice2 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 441, NURS 442, and NURS 443.
Description: Discusses trends and issues as they relate to Lifeskills critical for transition to professional nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 465. Research in Clinical Practice3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): NURS 338, NURS 360, NURS 370, and NURS 395.
Description: This course will help the RN student determine the adequacy of a research study by teaching the fundamentals of research and learning to critique research studies for their applicability to clinical nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 466. Global Healthcare Issues, Systems and Policies2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 371 or NURS 356; NURS 372 or NURS 487; and NURS 374 or NURS 358.
Fee: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course examines contemporary issues in global health and trans-cultural nursing. Additional Course Objective: Analyze issues of cultural care diversity in relation to a trans-cultural nursing framework and how it relates to nursing care delivered across setting and across the lifespan.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 470. Community Health Nursing4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 381; NURS 382; NURS 386 or NURS 388; and NURS 482.
Description: This course focuses on health care of populations in the community with emphasis on public health principles to promote health and prevent diseases.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 475. Professional Issues1 Unit
Prerequisite(s): NURS 465 and NURS 470.
Description: This course explores present trends in the profession and health care system, national and state issues which impact nursing, and the role of the nurse. Content in this course changes as issues and trends change.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 476. Community Leadership Practicum - CUE2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 381; NURS 382; NURS 386 or NURS 388; NURS 482.
Corequisite(s): NURS 470.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Provides student opportunities to apply knowledge and synthesize insight gained through their educational experience to perform primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention interventions in a community setting.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status., CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 480. Complex Health Management8 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 465 and NURS 470.
Description: This course includes concepts related to complex health problems, the impact of chronicity on health status, and multidimensional problems. Clinical practice will focus on current and future health care delivery systems such as managed care with an emphasis on case management.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 481. Child Health Nursing5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 356, NURS 357, and NURS 358.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to present essential concepts, theories and developmental processes fundamental to understand the acute and chronic health concerns and problems of children and their families.
Note: This course contains a clinical component.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 482. Health Promotion for Individuals, Families, and Communities3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Corequisite(s): NURS 381.
Description: Introduces student to nursing theorist to evaluate nursing practice in changing health care environment. Provides opportunity to expand knowledge as it relates to the significance of contemporary issues in professional nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 483. Theories and Issues in Professional Nursing Practice3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 338, NURS 360, NURS 380, and NURS 381.
Description: Introduces student to nursing theorist to evaluate nursing practice in changing health care environment. Provides opportunity to expand knowledge as it relates to the significance of contemporary issues in professional nursing practice.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 484. Transition to Professional Nursing Practice2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 360, NURS 380, NURS 381, NURS 382, NURS 383, NURS 384, NURS 385, NURS 482, and NURS 483.
Description: Explores and analyzes issues regarding role transition into professional practice as a baccalaureate prepared nurse.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 485. Management of Health Care3 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 465 and NURS 470.
Description: This course focuses on the conceptual foundation, theories and practical applications of the principles of leadership and management. Lifeskills related to critical thinking and communication with multiple health care professionals is emphasized.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 486. Management of Care of the Adult Health Client lll5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 356, NURS 357, and NURS 358.
Fee 1: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Knowledge gained in Management of Care I and II is synthesized and applied in providing care for adults, including young adult, middle-aged and geriatric clients with complex health conditions, who are experiencing alterations in body systems.This course contains a clinical component.
Note: Previously taught as NURS 471.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 487. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing5 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 356, NURS 357, and NURS 358.
Fee 1: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $90.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in providing mental health care across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Student will become change agents in reducing the stigma related to mental illness.
Note: This course contains a clinical component.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 488. Leadership Project2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 381, NURS 382.
Corequisite(s): NURS 385.
Description: This course provides the opportunity to apply concepts in nursing leadership and health policy in a selected setting. The roles of nurse advocate and change agent are stressed in this project.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 491. Transition to Professional Nursing Practice2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 481, NURS 486, and NURS 487.
Fee: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with a framework for transition from student to novice professional nurse and planning for career path.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 492. Global Public Health4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 481, NURS 486, and NURS 487.
Fee 1: An additional $45.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $120.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course integrates contemporary issues in the clinical application of factors that contribute to health locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Note: This course has a clinical component.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 493. Nursing Leadership and Management2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 481, NURS 486, and NURS 487.
Fee: An additional $60.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to introduce leadership, management, and health policy principles and health care delivery systems processes. This course focuses on the theory and practice of nursing leadership/management and the skills and characteristics necessary to be a successful professional nurse.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 494. Capstone in Professional Nursing Practicum - CUE7 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): NURS 481, NURS 486, NURS 487.
Fee 1: An additional $225.00 is charged for this course.
Fee 2: An additional $210.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Provides student opportunities to apply knowledge in the care of individuals and families in a dynamic healthcare setting. Emphasis is on developing the role of the professional nurse advocate.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status., CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 495. Global Public Health Nursing3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 361, NURS 362, NURS 362, NURS 363, NURS 364, NURS 425, NURS 426, and NURS 428.
Description: This course expands on knowledge gained from the Population Health course through examination of social, economic, political, cultural, and historic systems that contribute to global health and wellness. The concepts of health disparities and delivery of healthcare from a global perspective are included.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 496. Role Transition - CUE8 Units
Prerequisite(s): NURS 426; NURS 428.
Description: Prerequisites or corequisites: NURS 495; NURS 498. This course is designed to provide a framework to support transition from student role to novice professional nurse, while assisting students to plan their career path. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgement and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to demonstrate multiple roles of the nurse in providing care for individuals, families, and communities across the wellness-illness continuum.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status., CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 498. Nursing Leadership, Quality, & Policy3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): NURS 250, NURS 251, NURS 252, NURS 253, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 333, NURS 334, NURS 361, NURS 362, NURS 363, NURS 364, NURS 426, and NURS 428.
Description: This course is designed to introduce leadership, management, health policy principles, quality in health care delivery, and systems processes. The focus is on theory and practice of nursing leadership, management principles, skills, and characteristics necessary to be a successful nurse leader.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 499. Global Public Health Nursing Practicum1 Unit
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 (or concurrently).
Description: This course is designed for nursing students who have completed or who are currently completing NURS 500. In this course, students will conduct a population health-focused assessment of an assigned population health problem. Students will compare and contrast the epidemiology data and health policy regarding a community health problem and its treatment in the United States and its treatment in another country. In response to the population health assessment, students will develop public health nursing intervention strategies to improve and protect the health status of individuals, families and communities and evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented strategies.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 500. Variables Impacting Health Care Delivery: A Global Context3 Units
Description: Disparities in international health care delivery and the contributing variables will be explored. Culture-specific content is based on the country of study and is delivered by the interdisciplinary faculty.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 501. Pathophysiology4 Units
Prerequisite(s): Department Permission.
Description: This course emphasizes the synthesis of preexisting knowledge of normal physiology to understand pathophysiological processes common among individuals and populations across the lifespan.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 502. Pharmacology3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Department Permission.
Description: This course is designed to provide nursing students with a sound basis for the clinical application of pharmacology. The basics of core drug knowledge, including pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics are covered. Emphasis is placed on learning drug classifications by clinical indication or body system with advanced understanding of potential drug interactions, pharmacogenetics and pharmacoeconomics.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 503. Advanced Health Assessment3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MEPN program.
Fee: An additional $150.00 is charged for this course.
Description: Focus is placed on the assessment component of the nursing process as a foundation of professional nursing practice. A systematic approach to client interview and physical exam techniques across the lifespan (neonate to geriatric) is emphasized.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 504. Leadership & Health Care Policy2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MEPN Program.
Fee: An additional $100.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with theoretical principles and skills needed for leadership and professional role development within complex healthcare systems. The role of the nurse as leader and advocate in health policy at the local, state, regional, national and global level is emphasized. Students will analyze and evaluate how policy influences healthcare delivery in the context of stakeholders, politics and economics.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 507. Transitions to Practice2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MEPN Program, NURS 408.
Fee: An additional $100.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course will assist students to make the transition to professional nursing practice. Students will learn about current legislative and practice issues, discuss legal aspects of nursing practice and prepare for the licensure process.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 510. Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Application I2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MEPN Program.
Fee: An additional $100.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course emphasizes the application of pre-existing knowledge of pathophysiological processes and pharmacology management in pediatric and maternal health.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 511. Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Application II2 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510.
Fee: An additional $100.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course emphasizes the application of preexisting knowledge of pathophysiological processes and pharmacology management in adult health.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 515. Research Scholar Program1-3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Admission to traditional baccalaureate program or MEPN program.
Description: To promote nursing research and scholarship among students through faculty mentoring.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 560. Wellness in the Advanced Nursing Role1 Unit
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Fee: An additional $50.00 is charged for this course.
Description: This course is designed to help students develop an appreciation for and commitment to well-being. A multi-dimensional approach to wellness will help students mitigate workplace stress and overcoming barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Topics such as professional and interprofessional maturity, improved resilience, promoting a positive self-image and self-care will be the foundational principles covered.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 575. Introduction to Forensic Nursing2 Units
Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the upper division undergraduate nursing program or graduate nursing program.
Description: An elective course to introduce the students to the role of the forensic nurse. This experimental course covers forensic principles as they relate to the living and field experiences are integrated.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
NURS 606. Healthcare Systems3 Units
Description: The U.S. healthcare system evolution, services, policy, and delivery are examined and compared politically, ethically, technologically, environmentally, and socioeconomically. Availability, access, regulation, and accountability are considered using systems theory.
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