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This course encompasses an introduction to the history, trends, issues, and evolution of the nursing profession. This course includes an overview of selected nursing theorists, and professional nursing practice in the changing health care delivery system. Opportunities will be presented that provide for the development of further socialization into the professional role of nursing. A leter grade of a “C” is required for successful completion of this course.

Emphasis is on employing the nursing process utilizing modeling and role-modeling and the appropriate level of prevention in the community focusing on individuals, families, groups and communities. The Community and Public Health Nursing course is designed to facilitate the conceptualizing of family, population groups, and community as units of care. The course focuses on risk reduction, health maintenance, and promotion of high-level wellness to individuals, families, and groups of all ages throughout the health continuum. A letter grade of a “C” is required for successful
completion of this course.

This course is structured to provide students with an overview of nursing informatics; concepts of computers and the internet; principles and practices related to the evaluation of health care software applications; and a review of the health care information systems. In addition, attention will be given to the ethical issues related to the use of technology in health care; trends in health care technology; and the role of the nurse informatics in developing and evaluating health care applications and systems. A letter grade of a “C” is required for successful completion of this course.

(Prereq. – MAT419) This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals and principles of the research process and how it applies to professional nursing. The importance of searching relevant literature, understanding research methods, reviewing research, understanding, and evaluating research findings related to the practice of nursing is emphasized in this course. A letter grade of a “C” is required for successful completion of this course.

(Prereqs. – none for RN to BSN Students; Prereqs for traditional BSN students: BIO261, BIO262, PSY200, NUR301; and co-req: NUR303) The health assessment course is intended to help students develop essential knowledge and skills they need to conduct complete physical assessments of patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on effective communication strategies, cultural awareness, the nursing process, and health promotion and disease management. The laboratory component of this course provides students opportunities to practice the steps involved in performing a comprehensive physical assessment, taking a health history, reviewing normal and abnormal findings, client teaching, and developing plan of care.

This course is structured to provide students with an overview of health care policy, finance, and regulatory issues at the local, state, national, and global level. Concepts will be examined related to the regulatory agencies effect on patient care and scope of nursing; implications of policy and legislative processes on health care delivery and vulnerable populations; and the financial implications for health care services. Social, ethical, and political issues and policy decisions affecting health care and nursing practice will be analyzed. A letter grade of a “C” is required for successful completion of this course.

(Prereq. – Must be the last NUR prefix course taken; can be taken in conjunction with one other NUR prefix course.) This senior-level nursing course focuses on leadership development professional nursing practice. Management theories and concepts are emphasized, including the identification of key organizational structures, professional communication and teamwork, conflict resolution, effective supervision, employee motivation, quality improvement, and change processes. This course also educates students on self-care techniques such as creating an effective work-life balance, resource assistance available from employers, and promoting a healthy work environment. A letter grade of a “C” is required for successful completion of this course.

(Prereq. – ENG090 if applicable) Students taking this course will study and discuss rhetoric, style, and composition, with special emphasis on written communication skills.

Students taking this course will develop the ability to express themselves effectively in public and private settings.

This course introduces students to the process of critical thinking and offers knowledge and experience that can be applied to academic, professional, and personal growth. Students will learn to examine and evaluate the information they are exposed to, confidently select appropriate evidence from conflicting data, and craft that evidence into viable answers or solutions. Material will be drawn from examples and scenarios based on actual academic and professional situations so that the application of knowledge will easily transfer to events outside of the classroom.

This practical course provides students with an introduction to the art of thinking based on examining and discussing different types of reasoning and the requirements of logical consistency.

(Prereq. – MAT090 if applicable) Students taking this course will examine the fundamental principles of mathematical theory and grow to understand the logic and inter-relationship of various mathematical functions.

(Prereq. – MAT090 if applicable) Students will learn algebraic problem solving, radicals, quadratic equations, polynomials, inequalities, and applied problem solving.

(Prereq. – MAT214) Students will be introduced to common statistical methods. The focus of the course is to increase each student’s statistical literacy. Upon completion of the course students should be able to identify and perform appropriate statistical procedures, and properly interpret the results.

Students taking this course will study ethical thought and ideals, with emphasis on the central assumptions of personal and social morality. Students will also investigate ethics and related problems in industry, civil society, and the typical American community.

The need for cultural awareness doesn’t just apply to one’s relationship with others; conflicting cultural perspectives often exist within the individual. Students will learn to appreciate their own heritage and understand how their heritage influences their perspectives while gaining an appreciation for the cultural heritage of those around them. Students will be challenged to think and discuss their beliefs and opinions in light of cultural influence and understand how those values affect their work ethic and working relationships. Course content will incorporate experiences similar to those that will occur in the vocation’s students have chosen to study.

A concise examination of the historical and philosophical foundations of the major living religions of the world. Students taking this course will also explore the lives and teachings of the founders of these major religions and the cultural factors that produced them.

Students taking this course will study constitutional principles, institutions, functions, and processes as they relate to government in the United States.

This course documents the exciting political, social, and corporate events that forged the United States’ industrial and technological power from 1945 to the present.

Students taking this survey course will examine the complete range of economic ideas from ancient times to the present.

This course provides the student with the means and opportunity to engage their government as a concerned individual. Global political systems and principal theories will be examined and compared to events and decisions affecting each student at the local level. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to become participants in their local government and to recognize and understand the various challenges that influence local decisions. The information and skills students learn in this course may be applied to many professional fields.

Students taking this course will study the rules that govern the proceedings of many businesses and civic organizations. Emphasis is placed on effective group interaction and communication skills to include group dynamics, group structure, and group roles.

This course provides students with an overview of the fundamental principles and methods of psychology. Topics for discussion include biological basis of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning, motivation, developmental changes, personality, social behavior, and behavioral disorders.

This course is designed to study human growth and development across the life span with emphasis upon normal growth and milestones achieved in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional systems. Professional consideration is given to understanding changes that occur at different stages of development, and how care and interaction with individuals needs to be appropriate for their stage of development.

This course is a combination of applied sociology, communications and interpersonal relations designed to acquaint the student with the tools for self-examination and understanding of business and social relationships.

This course explores a variety of contemporary social problems utilizing a sociological framework and a variety of theoretical perspectives. Both structural and cultural aspects of social problems will be examined and analyzed with specific focus on their origin, development, and proposed solutions. Students will evaluate current data and research and will have an opportunity to propose solutions to various social problems.

Introduction to Biology is a general biology class for non-biology majors in which the following basic principles are explored: Characteristics of Life, Basic Biochemistry, Cell Structure and Function, Cell Metabolism and Reproduction, Genetics and Heredity, and Scientific Method. This class is intended for students who have never studied biology or who need to review basic biology.

This course covers an introduction to general principles of chemistry providing an integrated approach to aspects of general, organic, and biochemistry. The course is designed to provide a background for students in nursing and other related allied health areas.

Environmental Science is a general course for non-biology majors in which students will explore the following basic principles: concepts required to understand interrelationships of the environment and the natural world; environmental problems both natural and man-made; risks associated with air, water, land pollution; health of humans and ecosystems; deforestation and climate change; overpopulation, and environmental law, economics, and ethics.

This course provides students with an introduction to contemporary health concerns and issues. Students will discuss mental health, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, physical fitness, nutrition, and disease.