NU 203W. Nursing Concepts. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the pre-nursing student to multiple dimensions of professional nursing including historical development, education, roles & responsibilities, licensure, and legal, ethical trends in nursing. Students will expand prior competence with basic math skills to gain knowledge of measurement systems, solving for an unknown, for computing medication dosages, IV flow rates and weight related dosages for adults and children. It is strongly encouraged that the student complete MA 110 or MA 112 and MA 147 prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisites: EN 111 and EN 112. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 203WH. Nursing Concepts-Honors. (3 Credits)

This is an in-depth study to introduce the pre-nursing student to multiple dimensions of professional nursing including historical development, education, roles & responsibilities, licensure, and legal, ethical trends in nursing. Students will expand prior competence with basic math skills to gain knowledge of measurement systems, solving for an unknown, for computing medication dosages, IV flow rates and weight related dosages for adults and children. Prerequisites: EN 111 and EN 112. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 203WR. Nursing Concepts. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the pre-nursing student to multiple dimensions of professional nursing including historical development, education, roles & responsibilities, licensure, and legal, ethical trends in nursing. Students will expand prior competence with basic math skills to gain knowledge of measurement systems, solving for an unknown, for computing medication dosages, IV flow rates and weight related dosages for adults and children. It is strongly encouraged that the student complete MA 110 or MA 112 and MA 147 prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisites: EN 111 and EN 112. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 210. Health in Diverse Communities. (3 Credits)

Course focuses on health practices and cultural beliefs in diverse socio cultural communities. Understanding of concepts and principles to increase awareness of dimensions and complexities of various cultural beliefs, issues, and traditions will be discussed. Health care related to cultural practices, concepts, and principles will be explored. Heritage assessment tools, exercises, and scenarios will be used to enhance knowledge, appreciation and awareness of cultural richness in communities/groups. (Presidential Mentors Academy (PMA) students only)

Course Fees: $100

NU 238. Pathophysiology for the Professional Nurse. (3 Credits)

The course integrates anatomical an physiological concepts in examining alterations in human structure and function. Major pathophysiological concepts of common health problems are discussed using a body systems approach applying theories related to etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and terminology. It is strongly encouraged that this class be taken the semester you apply to the nursing program. Prerequisite: BI 241. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BI 242. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 238H. Pathophysiology for the Professional Nurse-Honors. (3 Credits)

The course integrates an in depth study of anatomical and physiological concepts in examining alterations in human structure and function. Major pathophysiological concepts of common health problems are discussed using a body systems approach applying theories related to etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and terminology. It is strongly encouraged this class be taken the semester you apply to the nursing program. Prerequisite: BI 241. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BI 242. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 238R. Pathophysiology for the Professional Nurse. (3 Credits)

The course integrates anatomical an physiological concepts in examining alterations in human structure and function. Major pathophysiological concepts of common health problems are discussed using a body systems approach applying theories related to etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and terminology. Prerequisite: BI 241. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BI 242. It is strongly encouraged that this class be taken the semester you apply to the nursing program. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 301. Foundations of Nursing. (6 Credits)

Teaches basic concepts of professional nursing care with emphasis on physical assessment and nursing skills. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisites: admission to the upper-division nursing major, first semester junior standing, NU 203WR, NU 238. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 302R. Community Health Nursing Online. (6 Credits)

An asynchronous online course that introduces student to the theoretical concepts of community and population based community health nursing practice with an emphasis on health promotion, health education and community assessment as applied to nursing practice in a community-based health care setting. Includes clinical components. Prerequisites: admission to the online nursing major, active RN licensure.

Course Fees: $100

NU 302W. Community Health Nursing. (6 Credits)

Introduces wellness theory in promoting health behaviors of families, groups, and communities, while appropriately networking with community resources. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: admission to the upper-division nursing major. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 301. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 303R. Foundations of EBP in Nursing. (3 Credits)

An asynchronous online course that introduces the research process in nursing. Focuses on the use of research in evidence-based nursing practice. Prerequisite: departmental approval required. (Fall, Spring, Summer).

Course Fees: $100

NU 304. Adult Health Nursing I. (6 Credits)

Introduces the nursing process including a study of basic adaptive/maladaptive human behaviors and mechanisms. Focuses on commonly occurring health deviations. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: completion of Level I. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 305. Health and Physical Assessment. (3 Credits)

A clinical practicum/ seminar course which utilizes the nursing process to focus on physical assessment findings across the lifespan. Each week the student will have 150 minutes of lecture time and 75 minutes of laboratory time per week. Prerequisites: Admission to the upper-division nursing major, first semester junior standing. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 301. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 305R. Health and Physical Assessment Online. (3 Credits)

This asynchronous online course is designed for RN-BSN students. It focuses on techniques of physical assessment, normal assessment findings, selected abnormal findings, and changes in assessment findings across the life span. Prerequisite: departrmental approval required.

Course Fees: $100

NU 306. Mental Health Nursing. (6 Credits)

Focuses on concepts of psychiatric-mental health with emphasis on therapeutic care of adults with common psychiatric problems. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: completion of Level I. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 308. Pharmacology in Nursing. (3 Credits)

Designed for undergraduate nursing students. It focuses on principles of pharmacology and will provide current and clinically relevant information organized by body systems. Prerequisite: completion of Level I. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 309. Independent Study. (1-3 Credits)

An independent study designed for undergraduate nursing students. This course requires active collaboration with one ACONHP faculty member. The independent study will focus on an individual's learning style and develop effective strategies for the student's academic success in the nursing program. A variety of resources will be utilized to enhance the student's knowledge. Departmental approval required. Prerequisite: Admission to upper-division nursing major. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 310R. Cultural Diversity in Healthcare Online. (3 Credits)

An asynchronous online course in which students will focus on the importance of obtaining knowledge and understanding essential to appreciating individuals from diverse cultural groups. Concepts and principles will be used to compare and analyze cultural beliefs, customs, lifestyles, and behaviors impacting health care practices in selected cultural groups. Issues and trends will be explored. Exercises and scenarios to promote an appreciation of cultural richness will be presented.

Course Fees: $100

NU 323. Women's Health. (1-3 Credits)

Study of health promotion and disease prevention for women from adolescence through senescence. Students and faculty will determine topics from the following areas: reproductive anatomy and physiology, sexuality, family planning, fertility and infertility, infectious diseases, gynecological disorders, violence against women, and other issues which are determined by the class such as management of body weight, nutrition, stress, and women¿s roles in the workplace. Open to all students. Also listed as WS 323 but creditable only in field for which registered. (Offered on sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $100

NU 323R. Women's Health Online. (3 Credits)

This asynchronous online course discusses issues in health promotion and disease prevention in women from young adulthood through senescence. Prerequisite: departmental approval required.

Course Fees: $100

NU 341R. Foundations of Nursing Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirements of 90 clock hours per term as scheduled by the course coordinator. NU 341R teaches basic concepts of professional nursing care with emphasis on physical assessment and nursing skills. Prerequisites: upper division nursing major, accelerated option; NU 345R. (Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 342WR. Community Health Nursing Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirements of 90 clock hours per term as scheduled by the course coordinator. NU 342WR introduces wellness theory in promoting health behaviors of families, groups, and communities while appropriately networking with community resources. Prerequisites: admission to the upper-division nursing major, accelerated option; NU 345R. (Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 344R. Adult Health Nursing I Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirements of 90 clock hours per term to be scheduled by course coordinator. Adult Health Nursing I: Introduces the nursing process including a study of basic adaptive/maladaptive human behaviors and mechanisms. Focuses on commonly occurring health deviations. Prerequisites: 341R, 342WR, 345R . (Fall)

Course Fees: $100

NU 345R. Health and Physical Assessment Accelerated. (3 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. This course is a clinical practicum/seminar course which utilizes the nursing process to focus on physical assessment findings across the lifespan. Prerequisites: admission to the upper-division nursing major, accelerated option. (Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 346R. Mental Health Nursing Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirements of 90 clock hours per term to be scheduled by course coordinator. This course focuses on concepts of psychiatric mental health with emphasis on therapeutic care of adults with common psychiatric problems. Prerequisites: NU 341R, NU 342WR, NU345R. (Fall)

Course Fees: $100

NU 348R. Pharmacology in Nursing Accelerated. (3 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. It focuses on principles of pharmacology and will provide current and clinically relevant information organized by body systems. Prerequisites: NU 341R, NU 342WR, NU 345R. (Fall)

Course Fees: $100

NU 399. Departmental Service Learning. (1-6 Credits)

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate academic learning about vital service issues within a specific discipline with service work addressing those issues. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Approval of supervising department required. (Offered upon sufficient demand.)

Course Fees: $100

NU 406W. Foundations of EBP in Nursing. (3 Credits)

Introduces the research process in nursing. Focuses on the use of research in evidence-based nursing practice. Three class hours per week. Prerequisites: admission to the upper division nursing major; successful completion of Level I, third semester senior standing. Online fees will apply to NU 406WR. (Fall, Spring, Summer for accelerated students only or with departmental approval).

Course Fees: $100

NU 406WR. Foundations of EBP in Nursing. (3 Credits)

Introduces the research process in nursing. Focuses on the use of research in evidence-based nursing practice. Three class hours per week. Prerequisites: admission to the upper division nursing major; successful completion of Level I, third semester senior standing. Online fees will apply to NU 406WR. (Fall, Spring, Summer for accelerated students only or with departmental approval).

Course Fees: $100

NU 407. Adult Health Nursing II. (6 Credits)

A continuation of the study of nursing process with adults having commonly occurring health deviations. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: completion of Level II. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 409. Maternity Nursing. (6 Credits)

Introduces nursing process with childbearing families during the prenatal, intrapartal, postpartal, and neonatal periods. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: completion of Level II. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 410. Pediatric Nursing. (3 Credits)

Introduces nursing process with childrearing families having children in various stages of development and with commonly occurring health deviations. Two 50-minute classes each week and weekly assigned clinical experiences. Minimum clinical requirement of 45 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: completion of Level III. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 411. Leadership and Management in Nursing. (6 Credits)

Teaches concepts for leadership roles in nursing. Three credit hour class and assigned clinical experiences weekly. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term. Prerequisite: completion of Level III. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 411R. Leadership and Management in Nursing Online. (6 Credits)

An asynchronous online course that focuses on leadership/management theories and concepts basic to the planning, organizing, directing, and delivering of nursing services in health care settings. Includes clinical components. Prerequisite: admission to the online nursing major, active RN licensure.

Course Fees: $100

NU 414. Senior Internship and Review. (6 Credits)

This course examines concepts essential for entry into practice as a baccalaureate-prepared professional nurse and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Students also complete an internship in selected specialty areas to enhance clinical skills. Three credit hour class and a minimum of 90 hours clinical per semester. Prerequisites: completion of Level III and concurrent enrollment or completion of Level IV courses. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 415. Guided Study in Professional Inquiry. (1-3 Credits)

An independent study project for investigation of some aspect of nursing in which the student has developed special interest, and using guidelines developed by the student with appropriate faculty guidance, supervision, and evaluation. Departmental approval required. (Fall, Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 415R. Independent Study Online. (1-3 Credits)

An independent study project for investigation of some aspect of nursing in which the student has developed special interest, and using guidelines developed by the student with appropriate faculty guidance, supervision and evaluation. Prerequisite: departmental approval required.

Course Fees: $100

NU 416R. Quality/Safety in Prof Nursing. (6 Credits)

An asynchronous online course that introduces the concepts of quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN) and the competencies needed to deliver quality and safe care while exploring use of these competencies in various nursing roles. This course includes a clinical component. Prerequisite: admission to the online nursing major, active RN licensure.

Course Fees: $100

NU 418RW. Nursing Concepts, Issues and Theories. (6 Credits)

An asynchronous online course, which explores issues and concepts that affect and influence nursing practice and the delivery of nursing care. This course examines the history of nursing from its origins to the present, including the development and use of nursing knowledge and its application to the practice arena. Nursing theories and related theories are examined as well as other types of nursing knowledge. Prerequisite: admission to the online nursing major, active RN licensure.

Course Fees: $100

NU 440R. Pediatric Nursing Accelerated. (3 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirement of 45 clock hours per term as scheduled by course coordinator. The course introduces nursing process with childrearing families having children in various stages of development and with commonly occurring health deviations. Prerequisites: NU 447R, NU 449R, NU 451R. (Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 446WR. Foundations of EBP in Nursing Accelerated. (3 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. Introduces the research process in nursing. Focuses on the use of research in an evidenced based nursing practice. Prerequisites: NU 344R, NU 346R, NU 348R . (Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 447R. Adult Health Nursing II Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirements of 90 clock hours per term. NU 447R is a continuation of the study of nursing process with adults having commonly occurring health deviations. Prerequisites: NU 344R, NU 348R. (Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 449R. Maternity Nursing Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term as scheduled by course coordinator. The maternity nursing course introduces nursing process with childbearing families during the prenatal, intrapartal, postpartal, and neonatal periods. Prerequisites: NU 344R, NU 346R, NU 348R. (Spring)

Course Fees: $100

NU 451R. Leadership and Management in Nursing Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online, and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. Minimum clinical requirement of 90 clock hours per term as scheduled by course coordinator. NU 451 teaches concepts for leadership roles in nursing. Prerequisites: NU 447R, NU 449R, NU 440R. (Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 454R. Senior Internship and Review Accelerated. (6 Credits)

This course designed for accelerated, pre-licensure nursing students will be delivered in a hybrid format. The class component will be completed online and the clinical and lab requirements will be completed face-to-face. This course examines concepts essential for entry into practice as a baccalaureate-prepared professional nurse and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Students also complete an internship in selected specialty areas to enhance clinical skills. A minimum of 90 hours clinical per semester. Prerequisites: NU 447R, NU 449R, NU 451R. (Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 464R. NCLEX-RN Prep. (3 Credits)

The NCLEX-RN Prep course (NU 464R) is designed for students with a degree in nursing who have not yet taken the NCLEX-RN exam. The course will be completed online. NU 464R is an NCLEX-RN prep course designed to identify knowledge deficits, assess understanding of nursing concepts and remediate areas of improvement. A proficiency exam is incorporated in the course to validate mastery of nursing content and related skills. Prerequisite: departmental approval is required for NU 464 course registration. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $100

NU 480PR. Foundations of Healthcare Simulation. (3 Credits)

In this course, students are provided an overview of healthcare simulation with an introduction to the terminology and history of the specialty. This course is designed to deliver the fundamental elements of healthcare simulation as an educational approach for those employed in clinical or academic teaching areas. Additional topics of this course include evidenced-based practice, legal/ethical standards, fidelity, human patient simulators, and evaluation methodology. Will not satisfy elective course requirement in nursing degree program. Prerequisite: Admission to the micro-credential program.

Course Fees: $100

NU 481PR. Healthcare Simulation Logistics. (6 Credits)

This course is designed to help the simulation educator develop an interdisciplinary simulation. The student will learn the essential elements of educational theories used in healthcare simulation as well as curriculum integration and design elements. Additional instruction will be provided in assessment and evaluation of the learner. The student will appraise current trends and/or issues in healthcare simulation and will develop a comprehensive healthcare simulation or research project based upon an identified clinical problem. Will not satisfy elective course requirement in nursing degree program. Prerequisite: NU 480PR.

Course Fees: $100

NU 498H. Nursing Honors Capstone Project. (1-6 Credits)

This course is designed for Honors Nursing Students to exhibit syntheses of knowledge and/or skills acquired throughout the nursing program. A College of Nursing and Health Professions faculty member will mentor the student during this final Honors project. The Capstone project will display the student's critical thinking, problem solving, communication and nursing leadership and management skills.

Course Fees: $100