Course Descriptions - Nursing
Course Descriptions - Nursing jeffCourse Offerings:
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.
Semester 1
N311 |
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) Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses. |
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N312 |
2.5T, .5L |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses. |
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N313 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses.
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N314 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses. |
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Nursing Requirements *All Junior Semester 1 courses must be completed before enrolling into Junior Semester 2 courses. Semester 2 |
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N321 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1 courses; satisfactory completion of N322 or taken concurrently with N322.
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N322 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1 courses; may take before or concurrently with N321. *RN-BSN students may take N322 in semester 3 or 4. |
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N323 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Semester 1 courses; N321, N322 completed, or taken concurrently.
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N324 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Semester 1 courses.
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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. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses. Enrollment must be approved by the Dean of Nursing. *All Semester 1 and 2 courses must be completed before enrolling into Semester 3 courses. Semester 3 |
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N431 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1 courses, N321 and N322.
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N432 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1 courses; N321 and N322 taken prior or concurrently. |
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N433 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1 courses; N321 and N322 taken prior or concurrently. |
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N434 (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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1 courses. *RN-BSN students may take N434 during semester 3 or 4. |
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Semester 4 *All Semester 3 courses must be completed before enrolling into Semester 4 courses. |
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N441 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Must be taken the final semester of coursework.
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N442 |
2T, 1C |
3 Credits |
F, SP |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1, 2 and 3 courses.
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N443 |
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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all Semester 1, 2 and 3 courses.
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N444 (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. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Prerequisite: Must be taken the final semester of coursework.
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N499 |
1-4T/L/C |
1-4 Credits |
F, SP, SU |
Independent Study The focus of the study may be a research project, clinical experience, non-clinical professional experience, or service project to be determined by the Dean of Nursing.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of required general education courses. Enrollment must be approved by the Dean of Nursing.
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