NR 216
Core Concepts of Professional Nursing (3)
The course introduces students to the role of the professional nurse in today's changing health care environment, focusing on concepts of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
The student is introduced to the concepts of critical thinking, communication, and caring.
The research process is also introduced.
In addition, the student identifies current nursing issues and begin values clarification.
Prerequisites: BI 214, 215; CH 103, 104; NU 104; concurrent enrollment in NR 217.
NR 217
Clinical Concepts and Skills for the Beginning Caregiver (3)
This course is designed to assist the student in learning selected therapeutic nursing interventions.
Small group laboratory experiences and self-directed learning module assist the student in demonstrating skill competency.
Current nursing research is be used as a foundation for therapeutic nursing interventions.
Prerequisites: BI 214, 215; CH 103, 104; NU 104; concurrent enrollment in NR 216.
NR 218
Health Assessment of the Adult (3)
This course provides health assessment skills based on a framework for data collection and analysis.
It enables the student to utilize clinical judgement skills effectively through the application of the nursing process for health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
Prerequisites for BSN track: NR 216, 217; BI 232; MA elective; concurrent enrollment in NR 219, 220; PS 230; completion of all preceding requirements or the equivalent.
NR 219
Core Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Individual Client (5)
Core concepts of critical thinking, communication, and caring are utilized in providing care for the adult client with selected health promotion, maintenance, and restoration needs.
Special emphasis is placed on the elderly client.
The beginning care giver utilizes related therapeutic nursing interventions in institutional and home settings.
Prerequisites: NR 216, 217; BI 232; MA elective; concurrent enrollment in NR 218, 220; PS 230; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 220
Pharmacology in Nursing (3)
This course introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse in medication administration.
Content relevant to nursing theory and practice as it relates to pharmacokinetics and drug classifications is presented.
Variations across the life span are addressed.
Prerequisites: NR 216, 217; BI 232; MA elective; concurrent enrollment in NR 218, 219; PS 230; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 221
Introduction to Professional Nursing for the LPN (4)
A professional nursing course that provides the student an opportunity to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills foundational to the practice of nursing.
The course is designed to build on beginning critical thinking, communication, and caring skills. Emphasis is placed on the client with an acute, subacute, and/or chronic illness episode as the student adapts therapeutic nursing interventions to client and family needs.
The roles of caregiver, teacher, advocate, and beginning leader are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in acute care, home, and other alternative settings.
Prerequisites: LPN licensure; completion of freshmen level courses; BI 232, NR 218, NR 226.
NR 226
Professional Nursing: A Conceptual Approach (3)
This course is designed for the RN and LPN pursuing a BSN degree.
Building on prior knowledge, it has as its major focus the identification and development of the requisite skills needed for the professional nurse to function in today's changing health care environment.
Health promotion, maintenance, and restoration activities are addressed through discussion of the core concepts of critical thinking, communication, and caring.
This course is open only to Registered Nurses returning for a BSN degree and to Licensed Practical Nurses enrolled in the BSN program.
NR 317
Evolving Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Developing Family (5)
This course focuses on the nursing care of the woman and her family during the maternity cycle and the care of the newborn.
Emphasis is placed on the normal physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy.
As a beginning critic of research, the student also examines conditions and issues relevant to women's health.
The roles of caregiver, teacher, advocate, and beginning leader are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites: NR 216, 217, 218, 219, 220; concurrent enrollment in junior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 318
Evolving Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (5)
This course introduces the student to principles of psychiatric mental health nursing.
Emphasis is placed on a holistic perspective in the delivery of nursing care to clients with mental health problems.
The roles of caregiver, beginning leader, teacher and advocate are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites: NR 216, 217, 218, 219, 220; concurrent enrollment in junior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 319
Evolving Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Acutely Ill Adult (4)
This course is designed to build on beginning critical thinking, communication, and caring skills.
Emphasis is placed on the client with an acute illness episode as the student adapts therapeutic nursing interventions to client and family needs.
The roles of caregiver, teacher, advocate, and beginning leader are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in an acute care setting.
Prerequisites: NR 216, 217, 218, 219, 220; concurrent enrollment in junior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 320
This course is designed to build on beginning critical thinking, communication, and caring skills.
Emphasis is placed on the client with a subacute and/or chronic health problem as the student adapts therapeutic nursing interventions to client and family needs.
The roles of caregiver, teacher, advocate and beginning leader are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in the home and alternative settings.
Prerequisites: NR 216, 217, 218, 219, 220; concurrent enrollment in junior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 331
Societal Impact on American Women's Health (3)
Through a collaborative, historical, and philosophical approach, this course investigates societal issues that have an impact on women's health as well as issues related to women as consumers of health care.
In a seminar format, the course evolves through ongoing class input.
Content development and assessment methods result from active student participation.
Topics may include but are not limited to the following: historical/economic perspectives of women's health, women and the health care system, violence against women, alternative methods of healing, and the physical and mental health of women.
Prerequisite: Completion of Stage I Ursuline Studies coursework.
NR 332
Transcultural Nursing (3)
This is a directed study in transcultural nursing in which students broaden their knowledge of and perspective on nursing and health care systems through reading and experiencing such systems in other cultures/countries.
NR 417
Advanced Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Community (3)
This course focuses on community/public health nursing and emphasizes an epidemiological approach to the study and care of aggregates and communities.
The roles of advanced caregiver, leader, collaborator, and change agent are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in community settings.
Prerequisites: NR 317, 318, 319, 320; concurrent enrollment in senior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 418
Advanced Concepts: Nursing Leadership (2)
This course advances the development of leadership principles and group dynamics to enhance the development of the professional nurse.
Emphasis is on concepts associated with leadership and the role of the nurse in the practice setting.
The Practicum in Leadership course will enable students to apply principles of leadership in practice settings.
Prerequisites: NR 317, 318, 319, 320; concurrent enrollment in senior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 419
Advanced Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Critically Ill Client (4)
This course introduces the student to principles of critical care nursing.
As an advanced caregiver the student utilizes therapeutic nursing interventions to meet psychosocial and psychological needs of the critically ill client.
The roles of leader, collaborator, and change agent are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in a critical care setting.
Prerequisites: NR 317, 318, 319, 320; concurrent enrollment in senior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 420
Advanced Concepts: Health Promotion, Maintenance, and Restoration of Children and Families (5)
This course focuses on the principles of the nursing care of children within their families and the community.
It includes concepts and theories relevant to the health promotion, maintenance and restoration needs of children and families.
Selected advanced therapeutic nursing interventions are utilized to meet the psychosocial and physiological needs of children and their families.
The impact of developmental variables from infancy through adolescence is integrated throughout the course.
The roles of advanced caregiver, leader, collaborator and change agent are utilized in applying theory to clinical practice in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites: NR 317, 318, 319, 320; concurrent enrollment in senior clinical course(s) as advised; completion of all preceding requirements.
NR 425
Practicum in Leadership (5)
This course is an intensive practicum emphasizing the transition from the role of the student to the role of the professional nurse.
It provides an in-depth experience and opportunity for application of knowledge and skills in the care of clients in selected practice settings with particular emphasis placed on leadership.
This course represents the culmination of the nursing program of studies.
Prerequisites: Completion of NR 417, 418 and either 419 or 420.
Completion of all other program requirements.
(Students must earn a grade of "P" to pass this course.)
NR 426
Practicum in Leadership (2)
This course is designed for the RN who is completing the program of studies for the BSN degree.
Its purpose is to provide the RN with the opportunity to expand her/his experience base within a selected practice setting.
The focus of this course is on leadership for the baccalaureate-prepared nurse.
This course represents the culmination of the nursing program of studies.
This course is open only to the Registered Nurse returning for a BSN degree.
Pre- or co-requisite: NR 418.
(Students must earn a grade of "P" to pass this course.)
NR 440
Nursing Research (3)
This course guides the student in the research process and its relevance to the advancement of nursing theory and practice.
Students advance as participants in the research process and as consumers of nursing research.
Prerequisite: Senior level standing in nursing.
NR 288, 488
Special Topics (credit varies)
NR 461, 462
Independent study (1-3, 1-3)
Directed study or research on a selected topic.
Approval of Dean required.
