Nursing (NE73)  Degree

Introduces the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a systemic perspective of anatomical structures and physiological processes. Topics include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous and sensory systems.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2113. The laboratory exercises for this course include body organization, cell structure and functions, tissue classifications, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous sensory systems.

Continues the study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system,and reproductive system.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2114. The laboratory exercises for this course include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.

Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious diseases. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, microorganisms and human disease.

Selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2117. The laboratory exercises for this course include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, microorganisms and human disease.

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of nursing across the lifespan and the role of the registered nurse. With a focus on patient-centered care, the nursing process will be utilized to identify and provide the building blocks of nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to provide safety, minimizing the risk of harm to patients and providers, and evidence-based practice. Concepts presented include beginning teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, documentation, physical assessment, infection control, patient education, and nursing interventions. Supervised inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations will provide the opportunities for the students to achieve the course competencies. This course provides opportunities for the student to acquire an adequate knowledge utilizing understanding from the biophysical sciences, humanities, growth and development, problem solving abilities, critical thinking and the nursing process.

This course prepares students to provide patient-centered care to obstetric newborn and pediatric clients. Emphasis is placed on utilizing evidence-based and critical thinking skills in the development and implementation of a plan of care for obstetric, newborn, and pediatric clients. Family structures, psychosocial and cultural influences on childbearing and newborn families' educational needs assessment of the obstetric and newborn clients, pregnancy and childbirth, high risk pregnancies and deliveries, and conditions present in the newborn at birth are discussed. The educational needs of childrearing families, assessment of the pediatric clients, psychosocial and cultural influences on childbearing families, growth and development, and alterations in health of the pediatric client are also discussed. Concepts related to physiologic integrity, psychosocial integrity, health promotion, safety, teamwork and collaboration, and infection control are integrated with the course. Supervised inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations will provide the opportunities for the students to achieve the course competencies. This course provides opportunities for the student to acquire an adequate knowledge utilizing evidence-based practice from the biophysical sciences, humanities, growth and development, problem solving abilities and the nursing process. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices of the childbearing family are explored.

This course introduces the nursing student to concepts and principles of adult health nursing practice including major concepts of evidence-based practice, safety, and nursing skills related to patient-centered care. This course is designed to provide the foundation for entry level competence in adult Medical-Surgical Nursing. Emphasis is placed on selected pathophysiological concepts and the integration of the nursing process. Supervised inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations will provide opportunities for the students to achieve the course competencies. This course provides opportunities for the student to acquire an adequate knowledge utilizing understanding from the biophysical sciences, humanities, growth and development, problem solving abilities, critical thinking and the nursing process.

This course continues the nursing concepts in relationship to adult health nursing. It is designed to develop knowledge and skills necessary for safe, patient-centered care of adult clients experiencing alterations in human responses. Didactic and clinical learning opportunities are designed to guide students in providing nursing care to adult clients who are experiencing common acute and chronic health alterations in a variety of settings, including long and/or rehabilitation nursing. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, restoration, and maintenance of the client through the utilization of data to monitor outcomes of care processes, improving the quality and safety of health car systems. Supervised inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations will provide the opportunities for the students to achieve the course competencies. The course provides opportunities for the student to acquire an adequate knowledge utilizing evidence-based practice from the biophysical sciences, humanities, growth and development, problem solving abilities and the nursing process.

This course continues to build on the previous medical surgical courses to introduce patient-centered care of clients with complex and multisystem disorders. Continued emphasis is placed on use of the evidence-based practice, the nursing process, systems review, and the understanding of pathophysiology as it relates to the nurse’s role as a safe provider of care. Students will function effectively within nursing and inter professional teams utilizing data to monitor outcomes. Supervised inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations will provide the opportunities for the students to achieve the course competencies. This course provides opportunities for the student to acquire an adequate knowledge utilizing evidence-based practice from the biophysical sciences, humanities, growth and development, problem solving abilities and the nursing process.

This course introduces the student to pharmacological concepts and measurements. Includes such topics as medication dosage, calculations, drug interactions with drugs or foods, medication, administration, and intravenous therapy.

This course will provide the student with an opportunity to provide patient-centered care by exploring and applying the conceptual basis for professional nursing with clients in the mental health field. With a focus on psychiatric nursing services to individuals, within the context of their families, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, health patterns, evidence-based practice, safety, ethics, and role development, supervised inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations will provide opportunities for the student to achieve the course competencies. This course provides opportunities for the student to acquire an adequate knowledge utilizing evidence-based practice from the biophysical sciences, humanities, growth and development, problem solving abilities and the nursing process.

The course is designed to facilitate the student’s transition into the profession of nursing. The focus of the course is on the role of the nurse in relation to the health care system. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of teamwork and collaboration, professional behavior, evidence-based practice, managing of care process, and health care policy. Review of concept required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. The course includes application of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses NCLEX-RN test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and planning and implementation of needed remediation.