Course Descriptions
NUR 105. Orientation to Professional Nursing - 2 credits
This course introduces the philosophy and organizational framework of the nursing program. The focus of the course is on “caring” as the core for philosophical and theoretical study, practice, and research in nursing. Open to non-nursing majors by consent of instructor.
NUR 136. First Aid and CPR † - 1 credit
This course will provide standard first aid and CPR for health professionals and is offered only to nursing majors. This is an elective course and is not part of the suggested nursing curriculum. Fall-Spring
NUR 201-202. Fundamentals of Nursing † - 3-3 credits
The focus of the course is on the individual and family experiencing wellness on the health continuum. Students begin to explore the concept of community. NUR 201 and NUR 202 are sequential courses, and each course includes one hour of class and 6 hours of supervised campus lab/clinical experience each week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Department of Nursing. NUR 201 is a prerequisite for NUR 202. Fall-Spring
NUR 206. Pharmacology - 3 credits
This course provides the opportunity to develop an understanding of pharmacology as it relates to client care. It includes the study of the principles of pharmacology, drug classifications, drug actions, drug side effects, and common drugs used in drug therapy. Open to non-nursing majors by consent of the instructor. Fall
NUR 207. Pathophysiologic Foundations for Nursing Care - 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the pathophysiology of disease upon completion of normal anatomy and physiology. This course is a prerequisite to the junior year of the nursing program. Prerequisites: BIO 109 and BIO 207. Spring
NUR208. Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice - 3 credits
This course introduces the sophomore level student to basic terms, concepts, and skills associated with evidence-based practice (EBP) and informatics. Units of content include: description of EBP; introduction to research terminology, the conduct of on-line searches, the IOWA Model of EBP, and basic evidence appraisal skills; the formulation of clinical questions; and beginning application of findings to clinical situations. Spring
NUR 211-212. Care of the Older Adult - 1 -1 credits
This course focuses on health promotion and deviations from health in older people. NUR 211 and NUR 212 are sequential courses, and each course consists of one hour of class each week across two semesters. NUR 211 is a prerequisite for NUR 212.
NUR 297. Nursing Theory/Practice Tutorial - 1-9 credits
This course is designed to allow students who have stepped out of the nursing program and are returning to validate maintenance of prior theory and/or clinical practice. This course does not meet any requirements for the BSN degree but must be passed to progress in the nursing program. The number of credits taken varies with the number of theory and clinical hours contracted. A special fee may be charged.
NUR 305. Physical Assessment of the Adult - 3 credits
This course focuses on acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to complete a physical assessment of an adult client. The course consists of two and one-half hours of class and one and one-half hours of campus lab. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all sophomore level program requirements. Open to non-nursing majors by consent of the department chair or course instructor. Fall
NUR 321. Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Chronic Illness † - 9 credits
This course focuses on the underlying pathology and nursing care of adult clients experiencing chronic illness. The course consists of 5 hours of class and 12 hours of clinical experience each week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all freshman and sophomore level program requirements. NUR 321 is a prerequisite for NUR 322. Fall
NUR 322. Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Acute Illness † - 8 credits
This course focuses on the underlying pathology and nursing care of adult clients experiencing acute, complex, life-threatening illness. The course consists of four and one-half hours of class, one and one-half hours of campus lab, and 9 hours of clinical experience each week. Prerequisite: NUR 321; Concurrent enrollment in NUR 325. Spring
NUR 325. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - 4 credits
This course focuses on the nursing care of clients experiencing mental illness. The course consists of two and one-half hours of class and four and one-half hours of clinical experience each week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all freshman and sophomore level program requirements. Spring
NUR 397. Nursing theory/Practice Tutorial - 1-9 credits
This course is designed to allow students who have stepped out of the nursing program and are returning to validate maintenance of prior theory and/or clinical practice. This course does not meet any requirements for the BSN degree but must be passed to progress in the nursing program. The number of credits taken varies with the number of theory and clinical hours contracted. A special fee may be charged.
NUR 401-402. Advanced Critical Thinking Concepts † - 1-1 credits
This sequential course focuses on the study of advanced critical thinking concepts in relation to the adult client. NUR 401 is a prerequisite for NUR 402. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements. Fall-Spring
NUR 406. Nursing Care in the Community † - 5 credits
This course focuses on community health nursing, a blending of nursing practice and public health practice applied to health promotion and population preservation. The course meets the requirements of SLR 105. It consists of two and three-quarter hours of class, three-quarters of an hour of campus lab, and six hours of clinical experience each week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements.
NUR 407. Leadership and Management in Professional - 6 credits
Nursing Practice
This course examines leadership and management as components of professional nursing practice. The course consists of three hours of class and nine hours of clinical per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements.
NUR 408. Professional Issues in Nursing - 1 credit
This course examines professional issues in nursing that will facilitate the nursing seniors’ transition from student to graduate nurse. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements. Spring
NUR 415. Nursing care of the Childbearing Family † - 5 credits
This course focuses on the nursing care of the childbearing family experiencing wellness and acute and chronic illness. The course includes two and three-quarter hours of class, three-quarters of an hour of campus lab, and six hours of clinical experience each week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements.
NUR 416. Nursing care of the Childrearing Family - 5 credits
This course focuses on the nursing care of the childrearing family experiencing wellness and acute and chronic illness. The course includes two and three-quarter hours of class, three-quarters of an hour of campus lab, and six hours of clinical experience each week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements.
NUR 499. Nursing Research - 3 credits
This course focuses on the development of the nursing research colleague role. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all junior level program requirements.
† - indicates a special fee is charged