Course Descriptions

DNRS 326 Concepts of Professional Nursing 3: Prerequistes: DCHE 101; DENG 102
Corequistes: DCHE 101; DENG 102
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees Focuses on concepts, communication skills and issues related to Baccalaureate-level nursing practice, nursing models, and the formation of a personal philosophy of nursing. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral and written communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
DNRS 327 Health Promotion and Assessment 4: Prerequistes: DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees or with Permission of Department Chair Provides the nurse with a comprehensive approach to health promotion and assessment using the nursing process. It is accomplished by theory and practice in history taking, physical exam techniques, use of assessment tools/equipment, and health teaching. The student will learn about common variations seen in healthy clients, age-related variations, and common abnormal findings. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours) and one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours).
DNRS 328 Principles of Pathophysiology 4: Prerequistes: DCHE 101; DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees or with Permission of Department Chair Explores the principles of human physiology and the pathologic process that alter patient/client lines of defense and resistance. This course will provide the student with an understanding of structural adaptions and functional responses of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. The student will develop the ability to relate clinical manifestations to pathophysiologic changes. This course includes four credit hours of theory (60 clock-hours).
DNRS 329 Pharmacology 3: Prerequistes: DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees or with Permission of Department Chair Builds on the student's pharmacology knowledge base while focusing on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions. The major drug classifications will be studied in terms of their effects on the patient/client lines of defense and resistance. The student analyzes clients' multiple-drug regimens for the purpose of teaching and providing quality care to clients and families. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours).
DNRS 359 Directed Study in Nursing 1: Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees. Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of Department Chair Provides the student with the opportunity for directed individual or group study of a particular problem or area. Permission from the Department of Nursing is required for course enrollment. This course may be repeated.
DNRS 388 Components of Healthcare Financial Management 3: (Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees) Exlores the concepts of managerial accounting including an understanding of the accounting cycle and the presenation and interpretation of financial statements. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock hours).
DNRS 446 Community Health Nursing 3: Prerequistes: DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees Prerequisite Note: RN License Focuses on contemporary health issues, with emphasis on community assessment and analysis of healthcare needs by utilizing the nursing process within the epidemiologic framework. Emphasis is given to primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care. This course includes two credit hours of theory (40 clock-hours), one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours), and meets the requirements for a written communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
DNRS 447 Population - Focused Health Promotion 3: Prerequistes: DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees Prerequisite Note: RN License Focuses on providing students with a knowledge of population-based healthcare interventions to effect changes in health promotion and disease prevention, disaster preparedness, and interventions across the continuum of care in a multicultural society. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours) and one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
DNRS 485 Leadership and Management in Nursing 3: Prerequistes: DNRS 326
Corequistes: DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees Prerequisite Note: RN License Focuses on the application of contemporary leadership and management principles in the current healthcare environment. The student will have the opportunity to observe and analyze the function of managers and healthcare executives. This course includes 2.5 credit hours of theory (37 clock-hours) and .5 credit hours of clinical (23 clock-hours).
DNRS 497 Nursing Research Methods 3: Prerequistes: DENG 101; DENG 102; DNRS 326; DSTA 205
Corequistes: DNRS 326
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees Prerequisite Note: ENGL 101 may replace DENG 101; ENGL 102 may replace DENG 102 The study of the research process as applied to nursing problems. The student will evaluate published research findings for use in nursing practice. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours), and meets the requirement for an oral and written communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
DNRS 499 Seminar in Nursing 3: Prerequistes: DNRS 326; DNRS 327; DNRS 328; DNRS 329; DNRS 446; DNRS 447; DNRS 485; DNRS 497
Online courses available only for the students enrolled in online degrees Corequisite Note: A nursing, general education, or cognate course may be taken concurrently within the last trimester of the program. This capstone course provides an opportunity for students to explore health-related issues and analyze the impact that cultural, economical, political, and/or scientific change has on nursing and healthcare. In harmony with the current healthcare emphasis on clinical outcomes, each student designs and presents an outcome project in an area of special clinical interest. Through this project the student will demonstrate application of the Neuman Systems Model and mastery of content from previous Baccalaureate courses. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock hours) and meets the requirements for both a written and oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
NRSG 110 Introduction to Nursing 2: Prerequistes: BIOL 101; CHEM 101; CPTR 103; MATH 103; PSYC 128
Corequistes: BIOL 102; BIOL 102L; NRSG 111; NRSG 111C; NRSG 112
Introduces the student to the profession of nursing, Neuman Systems Model, and the nursing process. The student will develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary for the professional practice of nursing. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours).
NRSG 111 Foundations of Nursing 4: Prerequistes: BIOL 101; CHEM 101; CPTR 103; MATH 103; PSYC 128
Corequistes: BIOL 102; NRSG 110; NRSG 112
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary and secondary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will identify basic stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables of the patient/client system. The student will provide care within the acute care and community environments. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours), two credit hours of clinical (90 clock-hours).
NRSG 111C Foundations of Nursing Clinical 0
NRSG 112 Techniques of Clinical Nursing 1: Prerequistes: BIOL 101; CHEM 101; CPTR 103; MATH 103; PSYC 128
Corequistes: BIOL 102; NRSG 110; NRSG 111
Focuses on the procedures used to provide secondary and tertiary interventions to individuals throughout the life span. The student will develop psychomotor skills necessary for the provision of patient/client care. This course includes one credit hour of lab time (30 clock-hours).
NRSG 120 Adult Health Nursing I 4: Prerequistes: BIOL 102; NRSG 110; NRSG 111; NRSG 112
Corequistes: BIOL 225
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing designated stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the acute care environment. This course includes 2.5 credit hours of theory (37 clock-hours), 1.5 credit hours of clinical (67 clock hours).
NRSG 120C Adult Health Nursing I Clinical 0
NRSG 121 Mental Health Nursing 3: Prerequistes: BIOL 102; NRSG 110; NRSG 111; NRSG 112
Corequistes: BIOL 225
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the patient/client neuropsychological lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing designated stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables across the life span. The student will provide care within the acute care and community environments. This course includes 2.2 credit hours of theory (33 clock-hours), 0.8 credit hours of clinical (36 clock-hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course.
NRSG 121C Mental Health Nursing Clinical 0
NRSG 230 Adult Health Nursing II 4: Prerequistes: BIOL 225; NRSG 120; NRSG 121
Corequistes: NUTR 122
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing selected chronic stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the acute care and long-term care environment. This course includes 2.5 credit hours of theory (37 clock-hours), 1.5 credit hours of clinical (67 clock-hours).
NRSG 230C Adult Health Nursing II Clinical 0
NRSG 231 Nursing of the Childbearing Family 3: Prerequistes: BIOL 225; NRSG 120; NRSG 121
Corequistes: NUTR 122
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary and secondary prevention and strengthening the childbearing family lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables of the family during pregnancy, childbirth, neonatal, and postpartal periods. The student will provide care within the acute care and the community environments. This course includes 2.0 credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours), 1.0 credit hours of clinical (45 clock-hours).
NRSG 231C Nursing of the Childbearing Family Clinical 0
NRSG 240 Adult Health Nursing III 4: Prerequistes: NRSG 230; NRSG 231; NUTR 122
Corequistes: SOCI 125
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the critical stable patient/client experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the progressive care environment. This course includes 2.5 credit hours of theory (37 clock-hours), 1.5 credit hours of clinical (67 clock-hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
NRSG 240C Adult Health Nursing III Clinical 0
NRSG 241 Nursing of the Child and Family 3: Prerequistes: NRSG 230; NRSG 231; NUTR 122
Corequistes: SOCI 125
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary and secondary prevention and strengthening the child/family lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the acute care environment. This course includes 2.2 credit hours of theory (33 clock-hours), 0.8 credit hours of clinical (36 clock-hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
NRSG 241C Nursing of the Child and Family Clinical 0
NRSG 301 Adult Health Nursing IV 5: Prerequistes: NRSG 240; NRSG 241; SOCI 125
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of secondary and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will manage care of the critical unstable patient/client experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the critical care environment. This course includes 3.5 credit hours of theory (52 clock-hours), 1.5 credit hours of clinical (67 clock-hours), and is taught over nine weeks. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see Communication Requirements in the Academic Section of the Academic Bulletin).
NRSG 301C Adult Health Nursing IV Clinical 0: Corequistes: NRSG 301
NRSG 302 Nursing Practicum 3: Prerequistes: NRSG 240; NRSG 241; NRSG 301; SOCI 125
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the management of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will manage care of the designated patient/client experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care in an acute care environment. This clinical course is designed to facilitate the transition to the role of a registered nurse. This course includes 3.0 credit hours of clinical (135 clock-hours) and is taught over the last five weeks of the trimester.
NRSG 302C Nursing Practicum 3: Prerequistes: NRSG 240; NRSG 241; NRSG 301; SOCI 125
Focuses on the application of the nursing process in the management of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will manage care of the designated patient/client experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care in an acute care environment. This clinical course is designed to facilitate the transition to the role of a registered nurse. This course includes 3.0 credit hours of clinical (135 clock-hours) and is taught over the last four weeks of the trimester.
NRSG 327 Health Promotion and Assessment 4: Prerequistes: NRSG 326
Provides the nurse with a comprehensive approach to health promotion and assessment using the nursing process. It is accomplished by theory and practice in history taking, physical exam techniques, use of assessment tools/equipment, and health teaching. The student will learn about common variations seen in healthy clients, age-related variations, and common abnormal findings. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours) and one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours).
NRSG 328 Principles of Pathophysiology 4: Prerequistes: BIOL 101; BIOL 102; CHEM 101; DNRS 326
Explores the principles of human physiology and the pathologic processes that alter patient/client lines of defense and resistance. This course will provide the student with an understanding of structural adaptations and functional responses of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. The student will develop the ability to relate clinical manifestations to pathophysiologic changes. This course includes four credit hours of theory (60 clock-hours).
NRSG 329 Pharmacology 3: Prerequistes: CHEM 101; DNRS 326; NRSG 328
Builds on the student's pharmacology knowledge base while focusing on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions. The major drug classifications will be studied in terms of their effects on the patient/client lines of defense and resistance. The student analyzes clients' multiple-drug regimens for the purpose of teaching and providing quality care to clients and families. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours).
NRSG 499 Seminar in Nursing 3: Prerequistes: NRSG 326; NRSG 327; NRSG 328; NRSG 329; NRSG 446; NRSG 447; NRSG 485; NRSG 497
This capstone course provides an opportunity for students to explore health-related issues and analyze the impact that cultural, economical, political, and/or scientific change has on nursing and healthcare. In harmony with the current healthcare emphasis on clinical outcomes, each student designs and presents an outcome project in an area of special clinical interest. Through this project the student will demonstrate application of the Neuman Systems Model and mastery of content from previous Baccalaureate courses. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock hours) and meets the requirements for both a written and oral communication course. (See page 36 for complete criteria.)
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