NURS-NURSING

NURS 119. Dosage and Calculations - 1 cr.

Covers techniques for accurate measurement, calculation, and administration of medications and fluids for children and adults. Graded S/U.

NURS 120. Introduction to Pharmacology - 3 cr.

General principles of pharmacology including methods of administration, effect on the body, interactions with other drugs, and classification of drugs. Focus on the health care provider's role in safe pharmacologic intervention. Restricted to Allied Health majors. Community Colleges only.

NURS 130. Foundations of Pharmacology - 3 cr.

This course provides the diverse learner with basic principles of pharmacology, drug regulation, major drug classification, and the Registered Nurse's role in medication administration. Emphasis is placed on nursing implications of drug therapy, including legal/ethical, lifespan considerations, psychosocial, religious, and cultural considerations. Students utilize math skills to calculate drug dosages. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 134. Foundation of Nursing Skills - 3 cr. (1+6P)

This course provides the diverse learner with foundational knowledge and skills essential to the practice of nursing including techniques of basic nursing care and basic and intermediate nursing skills. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 136. Foundations of Professional Nursing - 6 cr. (4+6P)

This course provides the diverse learner with basic knowledge essential to the practice of nursing. Concepts related to nursing as a profession, standards of care, professional ethics, nursing roles, communication, cultural awareness, holistic care, nursing process, critical thinking, teaching-learning process, collaboration, support of physiologic and psychosocial health, principles of nutrition, perioperative care, and community are presented. Developmental concepts are discussed with a focus on the adult and the elderly normal process of aging. Clinical experiences enable the student to apply all concepts learned in the classroom setting. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 140. Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals - 3 cr.

Introduction to the nature of disease and its effect on body systems. Deals with the disease processes affecting the human body via an integrated approach to specific disease entities. Includes a review of normal functions of the appropriate body systems. Diseases are studied in relationship to their etiology, pathology, physical signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, complication, treatment modalities, and prognosis. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in OEHO 140. Restricted to Allied Health and Health Information Technology majors. Community Colleges only.

NURS 146. Common Health Deviations - 6 cr. (4+6P)

Common health deviations and the manner by which they alter various body functions are explored. The role of the licensed practical nurse in assisting clients with common health deviations is presented. Ethical and legal implications and the role of the practical nurse are also considered. The licensed practical nursing student will utilize the application of knowledge to a client care situation both in the sub-acute care and acute care settings. The nursing process is presented as a guide for coordinating client care with in a chosen nursing system, each phase of the nursing process is utilized as a method of coordinating client care. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): NURS153, NURS 156, NURS 154, NURS 157, and NURS 210 or consent of program director. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 147. Adult Health I - 6 cr. (4+6P)

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in promoting, maintaining and restoring health for adults with commonly occurring health problems. The nursing process is applied to patients with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, renal and respiratory problems. The students develop beginning collaborative skills with clients, families, peers and health care team members in the delivery of nursing care. The clinical component will enable the student to use the nursing process to formulate the plan of care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. Clinical learning experiences allow the student to develop assessment skills, communication techniques, cultural awareness and critical thinking skills. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 148. Physical Assessment - 2 cr. (1+3P)

Introduction of concepts and techniques of interviewing, history taking, review of body systems, and physical assessment of an adult client. The student should be able to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, assessment skills, communication skills, cultural awareness, nursing process, critical thinking skills, teaching skills, and psychomotor skills. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 149. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Introductory concepts of mental health/illness across the lifespan and the nursing implications for persons experiencing psychosocial dysfunction. Upon completion of this course, students will successfully interact with clients in the promotion of mental health, the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, and the resolution of mental health in the aftermath of dysfunction. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 150. Medical Terminology - 3 cr.

Understanding of the basic elements of medical words. Use of medical abbreviations. Same as OEHO 120 and BOT 150.

NURS 151. Introduction to Nursing Practice Fundamentals of Nursing Including Physical Assessment) - 6 cr.

Introduction to the principles and techniques of nursing practice. Includes communication, fundamentals of nursing, physical assessment, basic pharmacology, and medication administration. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing program. Corequisite: NURS 152. Restricted to majors. Dona Ana Community College only. Required: Grade of C or better.

NURS 152. Intro to Nursing Practice, Clinical Practice Fundamentals of Nursing Including Physical Assessment - 5 cr.

Introductory skills lab and clinical practice acquiring and practicing fundamental nursing skills: communication, fundamentals of nursing, physical assessment, and medication administration. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing program. Corequisite: NURS 151. Restricted to majors. Dona Ana Community College only. Required: Grade of C or better.

NURS 153. Medication and Dosage Calculation - 1 cr.

Techniques of dosage calculation for medication and fluid administration. RR applicable. Prerequisite(s): Meet NMSU basic skills requirement in mathematics or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS156 and NURS154.

NURS 154. Physical Assessment - 2 cr.

Beginning techniques of physical assessment by systems will be presented by using the nursing process as a guide for identifying self-care requisites throughout the life span. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 154 or BIOL 225 or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS 153 & NURS 156. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 155. Special Topics - 1-4 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes.

NURS 156. Basic Nursing Theory and Practice - 6 cr. (4+6P)

Introduction to the nursing profession and the beginning skills of nursing practice as it relates to normalcy. Embracing the theory of Dorothea Orem, the nursing process is presented as a means of guiding the student in promoting self-care. Ethical and legal aspects of nursing practice are also included. Basic clinical nursing skills will be presented and practiced in the nursing lab. The student will perform these skills with clients in an actual health care setting. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Program Director. Corequisite(s): NURS 153 and NURS 154. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 157. Maternal/Child Health Deviations - 8 cr. (6+6P)

The concepts and principles of nursing care of the family from conception to adolescence. Utilizing the nursing process, the student focuses on the supportive-educative nursing system to assist members of the family in meeting self-care requisites. Theoretical instruction applied to client care situation. Students assist clients in meeting universal and developmental self-care requisites. Experiences may occur in any of the regional health care facilities. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): NURS 156, NURS 153, and NURS 154 or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS 210. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 161. Intermediate Nursing Practice Part I - 6 cr. (12P)

Advancement to more complex nursing skills assessment of client with common health deviations, development of care plan, continued refinement of skills acquired in NURS 150 and NURS 151. Prerequisites: NURS 151, NURS 152. Corequisite: NURS 162. Restricted to Nursing majors. Community Colleges only.

NURS 170. Foundations of Nursing - 7 cr. (4+9P)

Holistic approach to basic physical wellness and mental health of the adult client. Clinical experience will include in-patient and out-patient psychiatric settings, wellness, and physical assessment. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 172. Critical Thinking and Nursing Process - 2 cr.

Holistic approach to wellness utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking. Introduces the nursing process and various methods of applying the process in delivery of client care. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 173 L. Practicum: Physical Assessment - 1 cr. (3P)

Using the nursing process, the student will be able to perform a basic health history and physical examination on an adult client. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 and BIOL 226 OR BIOL 253 and BIOL 254. Restricted to: Community Colleges only. Restricted to NURS and OEEM majors.

NURS 180. The Adult Client I - 8 cr. (4+12P)

Holistic care of the adult client throughout the lifespan, utilizing the nursing process to address personal wellness and acute alterations in wellness in a variety of health care settings. Laboratory and clinical practicum will focus on application of the nursing process in simulated and real world settings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 170, NURS 172, and NURS 173L. Corequisite(s): NURS 185. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 182. Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice - 2 cr.

Introduction to legal and ethical implications of nursing practice (through the holistic approach to wellness) as a registered nurse. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 185. Holistic Approach to Pharmacotherapeutic Intervention I - 2 cr.

Level I. Holistic approach to the study of basic pharmacology concepts. Includes pharmacodynamic phases of drug interaction. Nursing process is discussed in relation to medication administration. Special emphasis on the role of the nurse and basic concepts related to specific drug categories. Prerequisite(s): NURS 170, NURS 172, and NURS 173L. Corequisite(s): NURS 180. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 201. Special Topics - 1-4 cr.

Specific topics to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Community Colleges only.

NURS 209. Independent Study - 1-4 cr.

Individual studies to meet identified student needs. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Community Colleges only.

NURS 210. Pharmacological Requisites of the Childbearing Family - 1 cr.

Basic concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, and their relationship to nursing care will be discussed focusing on medications commonly utilized with the childbearing family. Medication classes to be discussed include labor and delivery, analgesic, vitamins, respiratory, gynecological, endocrine, and anti-microbial/anti-infective drugs. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 and BIOL 226 or consent of instructor and NURS 153, NURS 154 and NURS 156. Corequisite(s): NURS 157. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 211. Pharmacological Requisites of Simple Health Deviations - 1 cr.

Basic concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, and their relationship to nursing care are addressed focusing on medications related to the psychiatric, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, gynecological, hematological, and anti-neoplastic client. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 and BIOL 226 or consent of instructor and NURS 153,NURS 154, NURS 156, NURS 157 and NURS 210. Corequisite(s): NURS 246 and NURS 258. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 212. Pharmacological Requisites of Complex Health Deviations - 1 cr.

Basic concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, and their relationship to nursing care is examined focusing on medications related to complex health deviations. Drug classes to be discussed include cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, and neurological. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 and BIOL 226 or consent of instructor, and NURS 153, NURS 154, NURS 156, NURS 157, NURS 246, NURS 258, NURS 210 and NURS 211. Corequisite(s): NURS 256 and NURS 260. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 224. Maternal Child Health Nursing - 6 cr. (4+6P)

Provide an in-depth overview of a family centered approach to nursing practice. Care of the childbearing woman, her newborn from birth to adolescents, and the family unit are introduced. Comparison of normal findings and deviations in perinatal and pediatric clients are addressed. Clients' psychosocial and cultural values will be explored in the intrapartum and postpartum woman, newborn, children and families across the continuum of care. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 226. Adult Health II - 6 cr. (4+6P)

Preparation for entry into the professional practice as a graduate nurse. The nursing process is applied to clients with more complex cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, hematological, neurological, renal, integumentary, and musculoskeletal problems. Emphasis includes the care of adult clients with high risk, complex, and critical health care problems. Clinical learning experiences allow students to enhance their assessment skills, communication techniques, and critical thinking skills. The students will collaborate with clients, families, peers, and other health care team members in the delivery of nursing care. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 234. Community Health Nursing - 1 cr.

This course provides an introduction to community health, focusing on health care systems, epidemiology, and nursing care of individuals, families and aggregates of varied cultural backgrounds. Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention are emphasized. Diverse roles of the community health nurse are examined. Educational theories and their applications are explored. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 235. Nursing Leadership and Management - 2 cr.

This course provides concepts and principles of nursing leadership and management for the novice professional nurse. Community Colleges Only. Restricted to Majors.

NURS 236. Nursing Preceptorship - 6 cr. (2+12P)

This capstone course provides the opportunity to provide direct client care in a clinical setting. Community Colleges Only. Restricted to Majors.

NURS 240. Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement - 3 cr.

Practical applications of health information management concepts as they apply to health record systems and the health care industry. Quality assessment and improvement standards and requirements of licensing, accrediting, fiscal and other regulatory agencies will be presented. Community Colleges Only. Restricted to Majors.

NURS 246. Health Deviations I - 7 cr. (4+9P)

Introduction to medical/surgical clients whose self-care needs are routine and predictable. Focus is on simple health deviations, including concepts relative to health promotion and maintenance. Pharmacological therapies are included. Focus on the care of individuals with simple health deviations. Nursing process utilized to assist patients with meeting self-care needs. Student expected to apply all nursing systems while providing care for a group of two or three clients. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): NURS 153, NURS 156, NURS 154, NURS 157 and NURS 210 or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS 211 and NURS 258. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 251. Nursing Practice Part II Multiple Health Deviations) - 6 cr.

Use of nursing process in teaching, supporting, planning, and providing care for acutely ill clients of any age experiencing multiple health deviations. Required: Grade of C or better. Prerequisites: NURS 151, 152, 161, 162 and third semester nursing standing. Corequisite: NURS 252. Restricted to majors. Dona Ana Community College only.

NURS 252. Nursing Practice Part II, Clinical - 5 cr.

Skills lab and clinical practice utilizing the nursing process in teaching, supporting, planning, and providing care for acutely ill clients of any age experiencing multiple health deviations. Required: grade of C or better. Prerequisites: NURS 151, 152 161, 162, and third semester nursing standing. Corequisite: NURS 251. Restricted to majors. Dona Ana Community College only.

NURS 256. Health Deviations II - 8 cr. (4+12P)

Concepts and principles applied to clients with complex health deviations. Focus will be on acutely ill clients that require the nurse to function in all three nursing systems. Building upon knowledge gained in NURS 246, the student focuses on individuals with complex health deviations. The nursing process continues to serve as a guide in assisting clients to meet self-care needs. The student assists the health care team in all aspects of client care. Preceptorship experience in which the student makes application of all knowledge gained throughout the nursing program. Student experiences the role of the staff nurse under the guidance and direction of their preceptor and nursing instructor. Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): NURS 153, 154, 156, 157, 210, 211, 246, and 258 or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS 260 and NURS 212. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 258. Psychosocial Requisites: A Deficit Approach - 3 cr. (2+3P)

Nursing theory and practice as it relates to the care of the client experiencing psychosocial health deviations. The role of the nurse is discussed along with the ethical and legal aspects of caring for the client with psychosocial disorders. Building upon the communication skills of listening and responding, the student develops the therapeutic skills of interpersonal relationships. All nursing systems will be utilized as the student makes application to the care of clients experiencing psychosocial deviations Grade of C or better required. Prerequisite(s): NURS 153, 154, 156, 157, 210, 246, and 258 or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS 211 and NURS 246. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 260. Management of Patients with Health Deviations - 2 cr.

A capstone experience to the nursing program in which principles in management and delegation to less prepared personnel is explored. Includes the development of delegation skills while directing client activities in a work setting, and the development of the beginnings of nursing leadership roles. During this experience, the student makes application of all knowledge gained throughout the nursing curriculum. A review of leadership roles, legal issues and scope of practice with preparation for the NCLEX is included. Grade 'C' or better required. Lab fee included to cover cost of NCLEX review. Prerequisite(s): NURS 153, 154, 156, 157, 210, 211, 246, and 258 or consent of program director. Corequisite(s): NURS 212 and NURS 256. Restricted to: Carlsbad campus only.

NURS 261. Nursing Practice Part III Complex Health Deviations) - 6 cr.

Preparation for entry into professional practice as a graduate nurse. Advancement of (more complex) nursing skills: assessment of clients with complex health deviations. Includes assessment and determination of needs for clients and families with complex health deviations. Develop and implement, evaluate and reassess plans of care based on physical and psychosocial assessment. Continued refinement of skills acquired in prerequisite classes. Prerequisites: NURS 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, and 252. Corequisite: NURS 262. Restricted to majors. Dona Ana Community College only. Required: grade of C or better.

NURS 262. Nursing Practice Part III Complex Health Deviations) - 5 cr.

Intermediate skills lab and clinical practice acquiring and practicing more complex nursing skills: assessment of clients with common health deviations, development of care plans, continued refinement of skills acquired in NURS 251 and NURS 252. Prerequisites: NURS 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, and 252. Corequisite: NURS 261. Restricted to majors. Dona Ana Community College only. Required: grade of C or better.

NURS 270. The Adult Client II - 5 cr. (2+9P)

Care of adult clients experiencing chronic, life-threatening, and end-of-life health alterations with emphasis on the geriatric population using a holistic approach to wellness. Nursing process, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diet therapy, and alternative therapies are stressed throughout the course. Clinical component will provide an opportunity to apply the nursing process in both the hospital and community setting. Prerequisite(s): NURS 170, NURS 172, NURS 173L, NURS 180, and NURS 185. Corequisite(s): NURS 285. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 272. Care for the Aging Client - 1 cr.

Normal physiological changes of aging and nursing implications related to safety and wellness. Restricted to: Community Colleges only. Restricted to NURS majors.

NURS 275. Holistic Approach to Pharmacotherapeutic Interventions II - 2 cr.

Level II. Holistic approach to the study of basic pharmacology concepts. Includes pharmacodynamic phases of drug interaction. Nursing process is discussed in relation to medication administration. Special emphasis on the role of the nurse and basic concepts related to specific drug categories. Prerequisite: NURS 185. Corequisites: NURS 280 and NURS 283. Restricted to majors. Community Colleges only.

NURS 280. Women's Health Issues - 4 cr. (2+6P)

Consists of lecture and associated clinical/laboratory experiences that focus on the holistic health concerns for women and the care of families expecting birth. Emphasis placed on the wellness of normal and high-risk women's health, including maternal and newborn care. The nursing process will be utilized to develop caring interventions and effective community communication through teaching healthy strategies. Prerequisite(s): NURS 170 and NURS 180. Corequisite(s): NURS 275 and NURS 283. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 282 L. Practicum: Management of Client Care - 1 cr. (3P)

Organization and delivery of wellness care services for groups of clients based on the nursing process. Prerequisite(s): NURS 170, NURS 172, NURS 173L, NURS 180, and NURS 185. Corequisite(s): NURS 284L. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 283. Pediatric Nursing - 4 cr. (2+6P)

Consists of lecture and associated clinical and laboratory experiences which focus on the care of children from infancy through adolescence including acute and chronic health care problems. Employs nursing process, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diet therapy through the holistic approach to wellness. Prerequisite(s): NURS 170 and NURS 180. Corequisite(s): NURS 275, NURS 280. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 284 L. Practicum: Preceptorship - 3 cr. (9P)

Clinical experience in a leadership role in specific practice areas enhancing the transition from student to practitioner utilizing the holistic approach to wellness. Prerequisite(s): NURS 182. Corequisite(s): NURS 282L. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 285. Holistic Approach to Pharmacotherapeutic Intervention III - 1 cr.

Level III. Holistic approach to the study of basic pharmacology concepts. Includes pharmacodynamic phases of drug interaction. Nursing process is discussed in relation to medication administration. Special emphasis on the role of the nurse and basic concepts related to specific drug categories. Prerequisite(s): NURS 185 and NURS 275. Corequisite(s): NURS 270. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

NURS 290. Pathophysiology I - 1-3 cr.

An introduction to pathophysiologic concepts using a body systems approach. Prerequisite: BIOL 226 or BIOL 254. Community Colleges only.

NURS 291. Pathophysiology II - 1-3 cr.

A continuation of materials presented in NURS 290, Pathophysiology I, covering the remaining body systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 226 or 254 and NURS 290 or consent of program director. Restricted to: Alamogordo campus, Carlsbad campus, Dona Ana campus, Grants campus.

NURS 300. Principles of Professional Nursing Practice - 7 cr. (4+6P)

Focus on the principles, concepts, theories, and terminology central to the study of nursing and its evolution. Uses the nursing process as a framework for providing research-based professional nursing care. Includes clinical component. Restricted to Majors. Restricted to BSN, BSNP, BSNR, NURS majors.

NURS 302. Foundations of Health Assessment - 3 cr. (2+2P)

Theoretical basis and skills for biopsychosocial assessment of adults. Includes clinical component. Restricted to BSN, BSNP, BSNR, NURS majors.

NURS 303. Professional Nursing - 4 cr.

Uses the nursing process as a framework for providing professional nursing care. Focus on the principles, concepts, theories, and terminology basic to the study of nursing and in the evolution of nursing and nursing education.

NURS 304. Principles of Professional Nursing Practice - 2 cr. (1+2P)

Introduction to the nursing process, history, professional roles, and concepts and terminology used in nursing. Includes clinical component.

NURS 306. Principles of Professional Nursing Practice II - 5 cr. (2+6P)

Focuses on evidence-based care and beginning professional skills in meeting patient care needs. Includes clinical component.

NURS 314. Computer Technology for Nurses - 3 cr.

Introduction to health care informatics and its use in nursing practice. Focus includes electronic communication resources, issues and technological applications that support nursing and health care.

NURS 315. Introduction to Professional Nursing for the R. N. - 3 cr.

Transition course for the R.N. providing an overview of theories and concepts that are the bases for professional nursing practice.

NURS 322. Nursing Health Assessment - 3 cr.

Theoretical basis for the biopsychosocial assessment of individual patients across the life span for the RN. Restricted to Majors.

NURS 323. Nursing Health Assessment: Clinical - 1 cr. (2P)

Covers skills and techniques for nursing health assessment.

NURS 324. Nursing Care of the Older Adult - 3 cr.

Survey course addressing nursing care provisions for the elderly population in a variety of acute, community and home settings.

NURS 325. Human Pathophysiology for Nursing - 3 cr.

Concepts of alteration and adaptation in structure and function of the human body across the life span.

NURS 326. Pharmacology in Clinical Nursing Practice - 4 cr.

Pharmacological concepts and principles and their implications for nursing practice. Includes techniques of dosage calculation for medication and fluid administration. Restricted to BSN, BSNP, BSNR, NURS majors.

NURS 328. Human Pathophysiology Foundation for Nursing - 4 cr.

Human pathophysiology concepts of adaptation and alteration in function and structure across the life span and their implications for nursing practice. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in both BIOL 253 and BIOL 254, or grade of C or better in both OEHO 153 and OEHO 154.

NURS 337. Foundations of School Nursing - 3 cr.

Orientation to school nursing. Overview of health care in the schools. Qualifications, roles, and functions of school nurses. Health needs of diverse school populations, legal mandates for school health, and components of school nursing.

NURS 350. Wound Care - 3 cr.

Applying skills in assessment, management, evaluation, and documentation of chronic wounds. Focus is on the multidisciplinary approach to the care of the chronic wound, correction of etiologic factors and medical problems, and nutritional factors that inhibit wound healing.

NURS 352. Bioterrorism - 3 cr.

Examines the role of today's nurse in the face of real or potential radiological and chemical threats. Emphasis is placed on clinical and public education and safety as well as nursing/logical responses. Taught online.

NURS 353. Nursing Informatics - 3 cr.

This course addresses nursing informatics principles and practices. Key concepts include relationship with evidence-based nursing practice, use of decision support systems, clinical information systems, telehealth, and standardized nursing language. Restricted to BSNC majors.

NURS 372. Adult Health Nursing I - 8 cr. (4+8P)

Theoretical basis for select acute and chronic illnesses related to adults is provided, and critical thinking is used to plan nursing care. Includes clinical component.

NURS 373. Nursing the Psychiatric-Mental Health Client - 5 cr. (3+4P)

Theoretical and practical knowledge applied to provision of psychiatric-mental health nursing service across the health care continuum. Includes clinical component. Restricted to BSN, BSNR, BSNP, NURS majors.

NURS 375. Introduction to Nursing Research - 3 cr.

Introduction to scientific inquiry. Evaluation and utilization of nursing research for clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): (STAT/A ST 251G, A ST 311, A ST 311, OR STAT 271G) and (NURS 303, NURS 326, and NURS 328) or consent of instructor.Restricted to BSN, BSNP, BSNR, NURS majors.

NURS 376. Research and Evidence-Based Practice for the Practicing RN - 3 cr.

Course provides introduction to evidenced-based practice and research principles for the practicing RN. Evidence-based practice principles and processes are covered. Foundations of research (quantitative and qualitative) research designs and research evaluation are included. Emphasis is placed on ethical and practical issues in critiquing and using research/evidence-based findings. Prerequisite(s): E ST 311, or admission to RN-BSN Option with consent of instructor. Restricted to BSNC majors.

NURS 385. Violence in a Healthy Community - 3 cr.

The relationship between anger and aggression as they impact the behavior and health in the community. Community problems and nursing-related concerns addressed using a problem-solving approach.

NURS 388. Historical Perspectives of American Health Care - 3 cr.

Historical interpretations of health, illness, disease, diagnosis, and treatment. Surveys social history, methods, and studies related to medical science and nursing.

NURS 397. Special Topics - 1-9 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for at total of 21 credits.

NURS 410. Adult Health Nursing II - 6 cr. (3+6P)

Focus is on the use of critical thinking to plan nursing care of adults with selected complex illnesses. Clinical component included.

NURS 415. Parent-Child Nursing - 8 cr. (4+8P)

Concepts and principles of nursing applied to healthy and ill infants, children, adolescents, and childbearing women within the context of the family. Includes clinical component.

NURS 416. Older Adult Nursing - 2 cr.

Introduction to aging, health problems and issues associated with aging. Implications for nursing care of the elderly.

NURS 420. Community Health Nursing - 3 cr.

Concepts basic to the nursing care of families, groups, and communities with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance.

NURS 424. Nursing in the Community - 5 cr. (2.5+5P)

Focus on community as the patient with prevention, treatment, education, and research emphasized. Cultural concepts and diversity relating to groups and communities are included. Includes clinical component.

NURS 426. Community Health Nursing for the R.N.: Clinical - 3 cr. (6P)

Nursing process applied to the care of families, groups, and communities.

NURS 427. Nursing in the Community - 2 cr.

Integration of community nursing theory, social and public health science with the roles, tools and skills needed to promote the health of populations and communities. Emphasis on nurses' role in the community. Main Campus Only. Prerequisites: Consent of Dept Head/SON Graduate Associate Director.

NURS 428. Nursing Research - 2 cr.

This course provides an introduction to nursing research. It focuses on research utilization and review of the literature in topics relevant to nursing practice. Main Campus Only. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head/SON Graduate Associate Director.

NURS 429. Nursing Organization and Management - 2 cr.

Concepts of organization and delivery of care to groups of patients based on the nursing process. The role of the nurse as leader and manager will be emphasized. Main Campus Only. Prerequisites: Consent of Department Head/SON Graduate Associate Director.

NURS 460. Strategies for Student Success - 3 cr.

This course is designed to assist and support students as they identify learning needs and develop a plan for successfully mastering nursing knowledge. Course activities and assignments will be designed to address student's self-identified learning goals to enhance their opportunity for success. Restricted to NURS, BSN, BSNP, BSNR majors.

NURS 465. Physical Assessment and Evaluation of Child Abuse - 3 cr.

This course will acquaint the student with physical assessment of specific injuries found in children who have experienced physical abuse and neglect. Topics will include patient interviewing techniques, taking a medical history, evaluating developmental milestones, and elements of the physical examination. Consent of instructor required.

NURS 470. Nursing Organization and Management - 3 cr.

Concepts of organization and delivery of care to groups of patients based on the nursing process. Emphasis on the roles of the nurse as manager, leader, and change agent within health-care organizations.

NURS 472. Community and Population Focused Nursing - 6 cr. (3+6P)

Synthesis of nursing, social, and public health science to develop health promotion, disease prevention, and protection strategies for communities and populations. Clinical component included.

NURS 475. Issues and Trends in Professional Nursing - 3 cr.

Explores the challenges associated with issues and trends in health care and the legal and ethical implications of professional nursing practice.

NURS 477. Nursing Organization and Management for the RN - 3 cr.

Course covers nursing organization, leadership, and management principles, theories, and research for the practicing RN. Restricted to BSNC majors.

NURS 479. Nursing Care for Complex Patients - 8 cr. (2+12P)

Principles and priorities of nursing care for patients across the life span experiencing complex care problems. Includes integrating experiences designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional nurse. Includes clinical component.

NURS 490. Independent Study - 1-3 cr.

Individual studies with prior approval of department head.