1011 Introduction to Nursing
An introductory nursing course designed to acquaint the student with nursing from a historical perspective from the beginnings of the profession to current professional developments in the industry. Students will be introduced to nursing trends and changing national and global health care delivery methods. Lecture - 1 hour
2003 Health Assessment
Prerequisites: BIOL-2013, BIOL-2523 and CHEM-1104
Course focuses on the nursing process and how clinical diagnosis is performed. Students will learn to assess the client’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions as a foundation to nursing care. The skills of interviewing, documentation, inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation are refined to make clinical judgments and promote health client outcomes. Lecture – 2 hours, Clinical – 1 hour
2013 Fundamentals of Nursing
Prerequisite: acceptance into nursing program.
An introductory course emphasizing nursing skills and nursing process. Nursing theory and concepts related to the human response to illness will be explored. Emphasis is placed on the development and integration of therapeutic communication skills, nurse-client relationships, developmental needs, cultural diversity and legal/ethical issues. Lecture – 2 hours, Clinical – 1 hour
2033 Pharmacology
Prerequisites: BIOL-2013, BIOL-2523 and CHEM-1104
Course is designed as an introduction to pharmacological principles, drug classifications, and expected therapeutic outcomes associated with drug therapy. Nursing process and drug therapy are discussed in relation to clients’ developmental levels and health habits across their lifespan. Lecture – 3 hours
3013 Pathophysiology
Prerequisites: BIOL-2013, BIOL-2523 and CHEM-1104
A course studying the alterations in physiological well-being across the lifespan as pathological responses to disease, stress, genetics and environmental changes occur within the body. Critical thinking, research findings, and scientific knowledge are applied to analyze individual outcomes throughout the course. Lecture – 2 hours
3014 Mental Health Nursing
Prerequisites: acceptance into nursing program.
A course introducing the student to basic mental health nursing content as applied to individuals, families, and community groups. Through the application of the nursing process, students learn to provide complex therapeutic nursing interventions for a variety of mental health disorders. Continued development of communication skills, professionalism, teaching/learning principles, ethical/legal, and economic issues are incorporated throughout the course. Lecture – 2 hours, Clinical – 2 hours
3015 Adult Nursing I
Prerequisites: acceptance into nursing program.
A course focusing on medical-surgical nursing care of culturally diverse adult patients across the lifespan who are experiencing chronic health problems and end-of-life issues. The concept of caring is emphasized with a focus on individuality and cultural diversity. Implementation of the nursing process in a health care setting will focus on using basic teachinglearning principles for practice. Lecture - 3 hours; Clinical – 2 hours
3024 Maternal-Infant Health Nursing
Prerequisites: NURS-3005, NURS-3012, NURS-3014 and NURS-3015.
A course focusing on concepts and implementation of professional nursing care for women in their childbearing years and their families. This course encompasses knowledge of growth and development, cultural diversity, assessment techniques and pathophysiology of childbirth. Lecture hours, Clinical – 2 hours
3025 Adult Nursing II
Prerequisites: NURS-3005, NURS-3012, NURS-3014 and NURS-3015.
A course which builds upon the medical-surgical concepts learned in dult Nursing I. This course focuses on caring for adult patients experiencing selected health problems across the lifespan within the acute care environment. Families and community groups will be incorporated while studying individuals with common, acute disorders. Through application of the nursing process, students learn to provide complex therapeutic nursing interventions while using critical thinking skills. Lecture – 3 hours, Clinical – 2 hours
3034 Health Care Missions and Christian Service
A course designed to focus on Christian concepts and principles as applied to global health service. Participation in health care delivery system of selected communities or countries is an integral component. Lecture – 2 hours, Clinical – 2 hours
4005 Community Health Nursing
Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing
A course focusing on organization and delivery of nursing care to individuals, families and groups in a variety of community health care settings. Emphasis is placed on prevention of disease, health promotion, and control of communicable disease within the community. Lecture – 3 hours, clinical- 2 hours
4011 Capstone in Nursing
Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing
A synthesis course within the nursing program. Students develop an outcome report of their learning experiences which combine theory content and computer technology. Lecture – 1 hour
4015 Child and Family Health Nursing
Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing
A course focusing on concepts of professional nursing care and implementation of the nursing process with children and their families. Emphasis of developmental variances, cultural diversity, family dynamics, and pathophysiology of childhood diseases are incorporated throughout the course. Lecture – 3 hours, clinical – 2hours
4022 Issues and Trends in Nursing
Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing
A theory course which addresses moral, ethical and legal issues within the nursing profession. The student’s transition into professional nursing practice will be addressed, including career planning and the student’s professional role for future practice. National achievement exams will be an integral component of this course in preparation and review for NCLEX. Lecture – 2 hours
4024 Leadership and Management in Nursing
Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing
An introduction to the concepts of leadership and management principles related to nursing practice for preparation for role transition from student to graduate. This course includes a concentrated senior precepted clinical experience in a selected practice area with 24-30 clock hours each week. Lecture – 2 hours, Clinical – 2 hours
4025 Adult Nursing III
Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing
A course focusing on nursing care of adult patients across the lifespan who are experiencing complex, multi-system health problems and life-threatening illness or injuries. Emphasis is
placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and on psychological, cultural, social, economic, and spiritual concerns of patients and their families. dvanced technology, assessment skills, and collaborative practices are explored. Lecture – 3 hours, Clinical – 2 hours
4033 Nursing Research
An introduction to the research process and its application to nursing practice. Emphasis on the role of the professional nurse in critiquing and using of nursing research. Critical thinking skills and the research process are applied to the development of a group research project. Lecture 3 hours