NURSING (NURS)

 

NURS 3101 - Professional Issues (2-0-2)

This course is designed to enhance the registered nurse’s perception of the role of the professional practitioner in meeting the health needs of society.  Selected theories, issues, and trends in nursing will be analyzed.  Historical, societal, political, ethical, and legal factors impacting the profession will be explored.  Modular seminar topics  include a wide range of current selected topics driven by the current professional and social environment.  (For R.N.-B.S.N. students only.)

Prerequisite(s): Licensure as a Registered Nurse.

 

NURS 3110/COMM 3110 - Interactive Communication (3-0-3)

This course focuses on ways to improve interpersonal skills in work settings. Students learn a specific set of communication techniques, identify their own strengths and weaknesses, and strive to improve their interpersonal effectiveness. Content includes assertiveness, active listening, giving and taking criticism, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution. 

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

 

NURS 3201 - Health Assessment (2-0-2)

This course provides the learner with the knowledge necessary to perform a health assessment on individuals across the lifespan using critical thinking skills to identify risk factors for actual or potential alterations in health.  Emphasis is placed on communication and interviewing skills by taking a health history and differentiating between normal and abnormal physical findings for each body system.

Prerequisite(s): B.S.N. Admission

Corequisite(s): NURS 3202 or NURS 3201L.

 

NURS 3201L- Health Assessment Practicum (0-3-1)

This course provides the learner with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to perform a systematic health assessment/physical examination on individuals at various developmental stages and from multicultural backgrounds.  The lab time is structured to allow students to develop skill competency through
observation and hands on practice.

Prerequisite(s): B.S.N. Admission.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3201.

 

NURS 3202 - Health Assessment Practicum for R.N.'s (0-2-1)

Provides the learner with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to perform a systematic health assessment and physical exam of individuals at various developmental levels and from varied cultural backgrounds.  Lab time is structured to facilitate skill development in individuals with nursing experience.  Open lab time is available to allow additional practice as needed. 

Prerequisite(s): R.N. Licensure.

Corequisite(s): NURS 3201.

 

NURS 3301 - Health Promotions  (3-0-3)

This course is designed to introduce the student to roles and issues for the professional nurse. Concepts highlighted in this course are theoretical perspectives on health-illness, developmental, situational, and role transitions in the nursing profession. In addition, the course emphasizes the nurse’s role in promoting individual and family health across the lifespan.

Prerequisite(s): B.S.N. Admission.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3301L.

 

NURS 3301L - Health Promotions Practicum (0-3-1)

This course is designed to allow the student to focus on the application of the theoretical concepts related to the role of the professional nurse in promoting individual and family health across the lifespan. Activities are designed to allow students to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, application of teaching and learning principles, and to develop beginning skills in nursing therapeutics as related to health promotion.

Prerequisite(s): B.S.N. Admission.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3301.

 

NURS 3401 - Health Illness Transitions I (3-0-3)

This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical basis for the application of nursing therapeutics essential to the general care of individual clients experiencing developmental and health-illness transitions across the lifespan. Students are expected to apply assessment and communication principles in identifying needs of individuals with acute health-illness transitions. Emphasis in this course is on the introduction of basic principles necessary for promoting a healthy outcome in meeting holistic needs of the individual client.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3301; NURS 3201; NURS 3110 (or concurrent).

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3401L.

 

NURS 3401L - Health Illness Transitions I Practicum (0-6-2)

This course focuses on the clinical application of concepts learned in NURS 3401 and previous courses. Students will have the opportunity to continue to develop assessment and nursing therapeutic skills in meeting holistic needs of the individual client with acute health-illness transitions.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3201L; NURS 3301L.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3401.

 

NURS 3501 - Psychosocial Transitions (3-0-3)

This course focuses on theory and practice considerations for clients experiencing  situational, developmental, and health-illness transitions affecting their mental health. Emphasis is placed on understanding the clients’ perceptions, within the context of their current mental status, biological factors, risk factors and cultural background, in
order to design appropriate professional nursing interventions.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3401.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3501L.

 

NURS 3501L - Psychosocial Transitions Practicum (0-6-2)

This course focuses on clinical application of theory and research related to clients experiencing situational, developmental, and health-illness transitions affecting their mental health. Emphasis is placed on the development of communication skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration to facilitate healthy adaptation to psychosocial stressors and recovery from mental health problems. A variety of acute care and community health care settings will be used.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3401L.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3501.

 

NURS 3601 - Developmental Transitions I (3-0-3)

This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical basis for the application of nursing therapeutics, in the provision of comprehensive care for childbearing individuals and families. Concepts highlighted in this course include sexuality and reproduction. Course content examines developmental, situational, and health-illness transitions experienced by childbearing individuals and families.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3401.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3601L.

 

NURS 3601L - Developmental Transitions I Practicum (0-6-2)

Within the context of the concepts learned in NURS 3601 and previous courses, students will integrate the role of the nurse to enhance health promotion and illness prevention in order to promote healthier outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the application of nursing therapeutics to meet the holistic needs of the individual and family in the childbearing years. A variety of acute care and community health care settings will be used.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3401L.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 3601.

 

NURS 4100 - NURSING RESEARCH (3-0-3)

This course emphasizes the critical review and evaluation of research articles and application of research findings to practice.  Specific aspects of the research process are discussed from both a quantitative and qualitative approach, as a foundation to being an informed consumer of research.  Building a scientific basis for practicing nursing is studied as a method for improving the quality of nursing practice. For basic licensure students, completion of all 3000-level NURS courses is recommended prior to taking this course.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1231, HSCI 2201or NURS 3101 (concurrent).

 

NURS 4153 - Gerontology (3-0-3)

Presents a holistic approach to the study of the elderly and their environments.  A positive perspective about the aging process is a goal of the course.  Research and theory components from a variety of disciplines are included to promote caring for the elderly in a variety of settings, primarily community-based.  Client advocacy for the elderly is stressed. 

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.

 

NURS 4201 - Developmental Transitions II (3-0-3)

This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical basis for the application of nursing therapeutics, in the provision of comprehensive care for children and their families. Course content examines developmental, situational, and health-illness transitions experienced by individual pediatric clients and their families. 

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3501; NURS 3601.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 4201L.

 

NURS 4201L - Developmental Transitions II Practicum (0-6-2)

Within the context of the concepts learned in NURS 4201 and previous courses, students will integrate the role of the nurse to enhance health promotion and illness prevention in order to promote healthier outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the application of nursing therapeutics to meet the holistic needs of the individual and family from birth to adolescence. A variety of acute care and community health care settings will be used.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3501L; NURS 3601L.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 4201.

 

NURS 4301- Health Illness Transitions II (3-0-3)

This course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical basis for the application of nursing therapeutics in the provision of holistic care for the adult clients and their families experiencing development, situational, and health-illness transitions. Emphasis will be on integration of nursing therapeutics with specific pathophysiologic concepts commonly experienced by the adult client. Responses of the individual and family in transition will also be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3501; NURS 3601.

Corequisite(s): NURS 4301L.

 

NURS 4301L - Health-Illness Transitions II Practicum (0-6-2)

This course provides the learner the opportunity to build upon the concepts, skills, and theories introduced in NURS 4301 and previous courses. The course provides opportunities to enhance integration of concepts into the practice setting appropriate for adult individuals and families in transition. Students gain experience in the application of nursing therapeutics in a variety of acute care and community health care settings.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3501L; NURS 3601L.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 4301.

 

NURS 4401 - Health Illness Transitions III (3-0-3)

This course is a continuation of Health-Illness II in providing a theoretical and practical basis for the application of nursing therapeutics in the provision of holistic care for clients and their families experiencing developmental, situational, and health-illness transitions. Emphasis will be on the provision of holistic care of individuals and families experiencing multisystem health-illness transitions.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4201; NURS 4301.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 4401L.

 

NURS 4401L - Health-Illness Transitions III Practicum (0-9-3)

This course focuses on the management of groups of clients and their families experiencing multisystem health-illness transitions. The course provides opportunities to validate competencies of a beginning professional nurse while enhancing synthesis of concepts learned in all Health-Illness courses. A variety of acute care and community health care settings will be used.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4201L; NURS 4301L.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 4401.

 

NURS 4500 - Role Transitions (2-0-2)

This course is for students in basic licensure major only and is to be taken during the student’s senior year. Role concepts, transitions from student to professional, health care issues and trends are explored. Students are required to submit a satisfactory portfolio and pass an end –of- program competency examination as a requirement of course completion.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4201; NURS 4301.

 

NURS 4501 - Clinical Practicum for R.N.'s I (0-3-1)

This practicum is designed to enable R.N. students to build on their existing clinical expertise, broaden their exposure to different specialty areas, and apply theory learned throughout B.S.N. curriculum to meet the needs of clients experiencing multiple, complex transitions. Each student will work with a faculty mentor to develop individualized learning objectives.  Students complete 2 semester hours.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3101, NURS 3110.

 

NURS 4502 - Clinical Practicum for R.N.'s (0-3-1)

This practicum is a continuation of NURS 4501, R.N. students will work to accomplish and expand the learning objectives negotiated with their faculty mentors at the onset of NURS 4501. Students must complete 2 semester hours.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4501.

 

NURS 4601 - Organizational Transitions (4-0-4)

This course is designed to examine leadership and management theory as they apply to groups and aggregate populations in various health care settings. The student, as a manager, focuses on the role of the nurse in wellness promotion, epidemiology, international health, environmental issues, and the effect of nursing within health care systems. Competencies previously acquired are extended to include principles of management and leadership and their application to groups in transition.   

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3101.

 

NURS 4601L - Organizational Transitions Practicum (0-3-1)

This course is designed to allow students to apply leadership and management principles with groups and aggregate populations in various health care settings. Learning experiences focus on synthesizing concepts acquired in NURS 4601 and prerequisite courses such as communication, critical thinking, teaching/learning, and nursing process while validating competencies expected of a beginning professional nurse.

Prerequisite(s):  NURS 3101.

Absolute Corequisite(s): NURS 4601.

 

NURS 4602 - Advanced Organizational Transitions for R.N.s (4-0-4)

This course is designed as a synthesis experience for the returning R.N. student that allows more in-depth exploration of advanced management and community concepts. Concepts addressed in this course include assessment of a community, case management, disease state management, resource allocation, quality improvement, and future trends in health care. Students are required to submit a satisfactory portfolio as a requirement of course completion.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4601.

 

NURS 4800 - Directed Study Practicum in Nursing (0-9-3)

This is a directed readings course with a faculty mentor.

 

NURS 4950 - Independent Study [variable (1-3)]

Independent study is arranged with a specific instructor in the area of interest.  Outcome goals are written by the student and approved by the instructor.  A student who plans to carry out the research proposal submitted in NURS 4100 should register for NURS 4950. 

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and dean or associate dean.

 

NURS 4996 - Introduction to Nursing Informatics (3-0-3)

This course provides an overview of the use of information and computer science in the delivery of health care [or nursing].  The content focuses on information technology used to enhance client care through minimum data set, research, education and administration of health care facilities.

 

NURS 4997 - Nursing Information Systems (3-0-3)

This course provides an in depth analysis of selected information systems designed to improve health care delivery, the administration of health care and/or education of health care consumers and personnel.  Students are expected to become proficient in the use of a selected information system designed to use evidence based, clinical information systems, education technology and/or research.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4496.

 

NURS 4998 - Information Systems Seminar (3-0-3)

In this course, students will work with faculty and health care information specialists to develop projects applying the knowledge obtained in HSCI/NURS 4996 and 4997.  Projects will focus on the evaluation of information systems related to intervention classifications, coding systems, community health information networks, electronic patient records, patient outcomes, decision analysis, administration of health care facilities and personnel or the education of professionals and consumers.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4997.

 

NURS 4999 - Informatics Practicum (0-V-2)

Students will implement the informatics projects designed in Information Seminar.  Findings from the implementation and evaluation of the projects will be discussed with colleagues on-line.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 4998.

 

 

Office related (offc)

 

Note:  Lower division courses with the OFFC prefix are career courses that do not normally apply toward the baccalaureate degree except as part of the career courses in the B.A.S. 

 

OFFC 1100 - Business English (3-0-3)

Intensive review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, numbers,  and abbreviations in all business communication situations, including writing and speaking.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

 

OFFC 1101 - Introduction to Office Computing (1-4-3)

Basic computer skills using Windows operating system software, including managing Windows files and folders.  Introduction to e-mail and the Internet.  Overview of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

 

OFFC 1111 - Word Processing I—Keyboarding (1-4-3)

Introductory course for students who have had little or no keyboarding/word processing or who key less than 30 words per minute.  Emphasis on developing speed and accuracy by using correct keyboarding techniques.  Basics of document formatting and production are introduced. Microsoft Word software will be used.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

 

OFFC 1112 - Word Processing II—Document Processing (1-4-3)

Continues development of speed and accuracy in keyboarding as well as document formatting/processing using Microsoft Word software. Types of documents produced include letters, memorandums, reports, tables, and other business documents.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

Prerequisite(s): OFFC 1111 or successful completion of the placement test. 

 

OFFC 1113 - Advanced Word Processing  (1-4-3)

Word processing functions using WordPerfect software.  Emphasis on mastery of software and document processing skills along with further development of speed and accuracy in keyboarding.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

Prerequisite(s):  OFFC 1112 or OFFC 1116.

 

OFFC 1116 - Medical English and Word Processing (2-2-3)

Medical word processing and an in-depth study of industry standards of style, rules of punctuation, abbreviations, numbers, etc., for medical documents.  Introduction to the health care record, medical documents, and medico-legal concepts and ethics in the medical transcription profession.  Straight-copy production of medical documents and development of medical word processing and computer skills.

Prerequisite(s): OFFC 1100 and OFFC 1111.

 

OFFC 2101 - Legal Terminology and Procedures (3-0-3)

This course focuses on providing students with knowledge of basic legal terms.  Students will develop the ability to recognize and use legal terms in context.  Students will also learn the basic structure of the legal system and the procedures used in a typical law office.

Prerequisite(s): OFFC 1100 and OFFC 1111.

 

OFFC 2112 - Computerized Law Office (1-4-3)

Emphasis on mastery of software and document processing skills using Word software.  Production of legal documents in appropriate formats and introduction to transcription of legal documents.

Prerequisite(s): Must pass timed writing with minimum of 40 wpm or take OFFC 1111.

 

OFFC 2202 - Business Math (3-0-3)

Knowledge and application of business mathematics, including trade and chain discounts, bank reconciliation, payroll and payroll taxes, amortization, present value, markups/markdowns, principal and interest.  Development of skill in operating electronic calculators, with special emphasis on using touch method for ten-key pad.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

 

OFFC 2205 - Business Communication (3-0-3)

Knowledge and application of principles of oral, written, and nonverbal communication in business situations.  Letter, memo, and report writing: planning, organizing, outlining, writing, and speaking. 

Prerequisite(s): OFFC 1100 or ENGL 1101.  Ability to keyboard.

 

OFFC 2206 - Presentation and Communication Software (2-2-3)

This course will teach e-mail (Outlook) and presentation (PowerPoint) software to prepare students for MOUS certification in specific areas.

 

OFFC 2207 - Administrative Procedures (3-0-3)

Illustrates administrative procedures typical of a business office.  Topics covered include document/file management, telecommunications, meeting and travel arrangements, mail responsibilities, and professional development.

Prerequisite(s): Ability to keyboard.

 

OFFC 2208 - Medical Billing (2-2-3)

Administrative procedures used in the medical office, including computerized medical management software.  Includes office management, appointments, medical records filing, insurance claims, billing, and financial records.

Prerequisite(s):  OFFC 1111.

 

OFFC 2209 - Spreadsheet I for the Office (2-2-3)

Hands-on computer applications of beginning and intermediate spreadsheet topics using Microsoft Excel.  Emphasis is on using basic functions, applying formatting, writing formulas, creating charts and links.  Credit by exam is available for this course.  See advisor for information.

Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s):  OFFC 1101.

 

OFFC 2210 - Spreadsheet II for the Office (2-2-3)

Hands-on computer applications of advanced spreadsheet topics using Microsoft Excel.  Topics covered are advanced functions, including auditing, tracking, scenarios, and other advanced formulas.  Emphasis is on troubleshooting spreadsheets and using critical thinking skills.

Prerequisite(s):  OFFC 2209 or successful completion of the placement test (see OFFC advisor).

 

OFFC 2212 - Office Simulation/Transcription (1-4-3)

Students work in simulated office producing work based on employability standards. Emphasis on production of business documents, work flow, setting priorities, and work ethics.  Machine transcription skills are developed with emphasis on mastery of word processing functions, productivity, and excellence in document processing.

Prerequisite(s):  OFFC 1100 and (OFFC 1112 or OFFC 1116).

 

OFFC 2213 - Desktop Publishing (2-2-3)

Desktop publishing functions in which students design and produce complex documents using Microsoft Word software.  Documents include reports, newsletters, brochures, flyers, and forms using desktop publishing software.  Also includes a brief study of PowerPoint software used to prepare presentations, transparencies and slides.

Prerequisite(s): OFFC 1112.

 

OFFC 2214 - Database for the Office  (2-2-3)

Hands-on computer applications of database topics using Microsoft Access.  Emphasis is on using the software to organize, store, maintain, retrieve, and sort information so a business can find and use that information effectively.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: OFFC 1101.

 

OFFC 2215 - Integrated Software (2-2-3)

Hands-on computer applications covering integration of windows-based database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software. Emphasis on problem-solving skills and office production situations. Critical thinking skills also emphasized.

Prerequisite(s):  OFFC 1112, 2209, and 2214.

 

OFFC 2222 - Occupational Internship and/or Cooperative Education Experience (1-10-3)

Students secure paid employment in supervised and approved work situations to further their occupational skills, technical competence, and attitudes in an area related to their specialty.  This course will incorporate instruction for work ethics traits.  A minimum of 150 hours of work experience is required in an individualized training program.  Usually taken during advanced stages of program.

Prerequisite(s): Employment and program advisor approval.

 

OFFC 2250 - Office Accounting I (2-2-3)

Introduction of the basic accounting cycle with emphasis on accounting procedures for a sole proprietorship.  Topics include journalizing, posting, adjustments, end-of-period worksheet, preparation of financial statements, closing entries, cash control, and payroll.  Computer applications introduced.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): OFFC 1101.

 

OFFC 2251 - Office Accounting II (2-2-3)

Continuation of the accounting cycle with emphasis on accounting procedures for a merchandising business.  Topics include subsidiary records; special journals; voucher system; and specialized accounting procedures for accounting procedures for accounts receivable, notes and interest, merchandise inventory, and long-term assets.  Computer applications continued

Prerequisite(s): OFFC 2250.

 

OFFC 2252 - Office Accounting I