Course Descriptions - Nursing

Course Descriptions - Nursing jeff Tue, 07/10/2018 - 09:04

Codes:

T = Theory, C = Clinical, L = Laboratory
F = Fall, SP = Spring, SU = Summer

All general education and prerequisites must be completed before starting any Nursing course.

N201	2T, 1L	3 Credits	F, SP
Basic Health Assessment This course builds on knowledge about anatomy and physiology. The student will develop skills in the systematic assessment of adults. Both theory and lab settings offer the student a comprehensive learning environment. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
N202	3T	3 Credits	F, SP
Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology The focus of this course is on the application of knowledge from anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and microbiology which assist the student to understand abnormal physiologic cellular adaptations to common diseases and health conditions. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
N206	2T	2 Credits	F, SP
Introduction to Professional Practice This course is an introduction to the evolution of professional nursing practice. Topics will include a focus on the nursing role, concepts of professionalism, and the scope of ethical and legal practice. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
N210	4T, 2C	6 Credits	F, SP
Foundations of Professional Practice This course introduces the student to basic nursing concepts, health promotion, and the nursing process. Basic human needs and safety in patient care are introduced. The course has a lab/clinical component for students to build a foundation of nursing psychomotor skills. (A grade of “A” or “B” is required to pass this course) Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
N299	1-4T/L/C	1-4 Credits	F, SP, SU
Independent Study The focus of study may be a research project, clinical experience, non-clinical professional experience, or service project to be determined by the Dean of Nursing. (enrollment must be approved by the Dean of Nursing) Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
Nursing Requirements *All N200 courses must be completed before enrolling in any N300 course.
N301	5T, 3C	8 Credits	F, SP, SU
Adult Health I This course builds on Nursing Foundations. Patient care is introduced for common acute and chronic health problems. Students will begin to develop prioritization skills, and continue to develop nursing psychomotor skills through classroom, lab and clinical components. The theory portion of this course will include 3 hours of in class and 2 hours of online instruction. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses; N307 must be taken concurrently.
N302 (on-line)	3T	3 Credits	F, SP, SU
Evidence-Based Practice This course is an introduction to the evidence- based practice process and research methods and their application in nursing. Students will develop abilities to interpret research and other sources of evidence to assist in the advancement of the nursing profession. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses. RN-BSN students may take N302 during semester V or VI.*
N303	5T, 2C	7 Credits	F, SP, SU
Adult Health II This course builds on Adult Health I and focuses on concepts used to provide patient care for complex acute and chronic health problems. Students will begin to learn delegation, and supervision principles, and develop advanced nursing psychomotor skills through the classroom and clinical components. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses, N301 and N307.
N305	2T, 1C	3 Credits	F, SP, SU
Maternal –Newborn Health This course examines the concepts of maternal-newborn biological stages through classroom and clinical experiences. The focus is on the normal process of childbearing and family adaptation through healthy dynamics. Common perinatal and newborn complications are also addressed. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses; N301 and N307 taken prior or concurrently.
N307	4T	4 Credits	F, SP, SU
Basic Concepts of Pharmacology The focus is on understanding nursing assessment and interventions associated with administering drug therapy. The fundamental concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics are explored. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses; N301 must be taken concurrently. RN-BSN students may take N307 in semester V or VI.*
N308	2T, 1C	3 Credits	F, SP, SU
Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health This course examines concepts relevant to the child rearing years through classroom and clinical learning experiences. This includes concepts of normal growth and development, and nursing care as it relates to the health-wellness continuum of infants, children, and adolescents. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses, N301 and N307.
N309	2T	2 Credits	F, SP, SU
Older Adult Health This course focuses on care of the healthy older adult with an emphasis on family dynamics involving the care of the aging adult, developmental tasks of the healthy aging adult, and theories on aging. The nursing process will be used to increase awareness of the unique responses of the older adult. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses.
N310	2T, 1C	3 Credits	F, SP, SU
Mental and Behavioral Health This course focuses on the psychological well-being of patients across the lifespan through classroom and clinical experiences. It includes the promotion and support of the patient’s adaptive responses utilizing a therapeutic relationship. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process through the use of therapeutic communication.. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N200 courses; N301, N307 completed or taken concurrently
N399	1-4T/L/C	1-4 Credits	F, SP, SU
Independent Study The focus of study may be a research project, clinical experience, non-clinical professional experience, or service project to be determined by the Dean of Nursing. (enrollment must be approved by the Dean of Nursing) Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
Nursing Requirements *All N300 courses must be completed before enrolling in any N400 course.
N403	3T, 1C	4 Credits	F, SP
Adult Health III This course builds on Adult Health II and focuses on the care of critically ill, emergent patient with multisystem needs through classroom and clinical learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on timely collaboration and clinical judgment to provide safe, quality care in an acute care setting. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N300 courses. Must be taken final semester of coursework.
N404	2T, 1C	3 Credits	F, SP, SU
Population and Global Health This course is focused on population, global and community health through classroom and clinical learning experiences. The concepts include community and environmental health, global and population health, public health and health policy, disaster management, and nursing with vulnerable populations. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N300 courses.
N405	2T, 1C	3 Credits	F, SP
Leadership and Management This course builds on professional nurse leadership with a focus on management functions. It is designed to promote student comprehension of legal and ethical responsibilities, continuous quality improvement, and change theories. A clinical component is provided in a management setting with an emphasis on the development of a change or quality improvement project. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all N300 courses.
N408 (on-line)	2T, 1C	3 Credits	F, SP
Concept Synthesis This course is a synthesis of theoretical nursing concepts to advance professional socialization. A clinical preceptorship is provided in the health care setting. Prerequisite: Must be taken final semester of coursework.
N499	1-4T/L/C	1-4 Credits	F, SP, SU
Independent Study The focus of study may be a research project, clinical experience, non-clinical professional experience, or service project to be determined by the Dean of Nursing. (enrollment must be approved by the Dean of Nursing) Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.