Basic techniques essential to the assessment of health status in the individual across the life span. Prerequisite(s): NURS 2000, NURS 2080. Registration or credit in NURS 2009 or NURS 2002, and NURS 2011, NURS 2013.

This combined theory and clinical course introduces the student to safe patient-centered care, communication, and psychomotor nursing skills to promote and maintain health. Students identify basic human needs and provide nursing care to 1-2 patients in a variety of settings. Pre-requisite: NURS 2000 and NURS 2080. Registration or credit in NURS 2004, NURS 2013, and NURS 2011.

In this course, students will differentiate between normal aging changes and those resulting from lifestyle choices and disease processes. Students address common health issues of older adults such as hyperpharmacy, immobility, and nutritional deficits. Students will explore personal and societal attitudes toward aging. Pre-requisite: NURS 2000 and NURS 2080. Registration or credit in NURS 2004, NURS 2013, and NURS 2009 or NURS 2002.

Students in this course will access and evaluate electronic sources of healthcare information, discuss technological innovations in healthcare, explore the nurse's role in development and use of technology and information management systems, and examine the relationship of technology to quality patient care and safety. Pre-requisite: NURS 2000 and NURS 2080. Registration or credit in NURS 2004, NURS 2011, and NURS 2009 or NURS 2002.

A transitional course to advance the registered nurse's career in the professional role. Prerequisite(s): Registration or credit in NURS 2003, NURS 2012, NURS 2014, NURS 2070, and NURS 4006. An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.

An introduction to basic pharmacological principles, therapeutics, classifications, effects, and mechanisms of drug action. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge of drugs used in patient care settings by health care professionals. Prerequisites: Biology 1014, 1015, 1016, and 1017 or 1020. (Formerly PHAR 280)

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of evidence-based practice as it is used to enhance the delivery of quality, safe patient centered care. Students will learn the basic skills needed to help them read and understand nursing research, critically appraise research evidence and use evidence to develop an evidence-based nursing practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 3028, NURS 3029, and NURS 3030. Credit or Registration in: NURS 4000 and NURS 4002.

This is a combined theory/clinical course that incorporate concepts from all previous nursing course work. This course focuses on utilizing management principles and skills in providing care to individuals. The student will provide care for two to four patients in a variety of acute care settings to facilitate the transition from the role of nursing student to the role of nursing professional. Prerequisites: NURS 4000, NURS 4001, and NURS 4002. Credit or registration in NURS 4067.

This course addresses the health needs of aggregates, families, and groups with a focus on public health. Students will demonstrate nursing practice applied to aggregates, families, and groups within the core public health functions of assessment, policy development and assurance. Prerequisites: NURS 4000, NURS 4001, NURS 4002. Credit or registration in NURS 4066.

Management theory and principles for the Registered Nurse focusing on utilizing management principles and skills in providing care to individuals. Prerequisites: NURS 2003, NURS 2012, NURS 2014, NURS 2020; An active unencumbered, Registered Nurse license, credit or registration in NURS 4077.

This is a clinical course that incorporates concepts from all previous nursing course work. The RN student will complete 96 clinical hours focusing on the application of management theory for the delivery of health care in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: NURS 2003, NURS 2012, NURS 2014, NURS 2020, NURS 2070, and NURS 4006, an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license, and credit or registration in NURS 4076. Students entering into NURS 4077 or NURS 4079 must provide proof as a Registered Nurse in a clinic setting prior to registering for these courses. by mailing or faxing the Employer Verification Form to the School of Nursing.

Public health theory and principles for the RN student focusing on the health needs of aggregates, families, and groups. Prerequisites: NURS 2003, NURS 2012, NURS 2014, NURS 2020, NURS 2070, and NURS 4006, an active unencumbered, Registered Nurse license, and credit or registration in NURS 4079.

RN students will demonstrate nursing practice applied to aggregates, families, and groups within the core public health functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance. Prerequisites: NURS 2003, NURS 2012, NURS 2014, NURS 2020, NURS 2070, and NURS 4006, an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license, and credit or registration in NURS 4078. Students entering into NURS 4079 must provide proof of employment prior to registering for the course by mailing or faxing the Employer Verification Form to the School of Nursing.

Overview of theoretical and conceptual models from disciplines including nursing, management, education, and economics. Emphasis on theory utilization in advanced nursing practice.

Critical analysis of scientific knowledge from across healthcare disciplines. Emphasis on logic, process of inquiry, knowledge generation, and utilization.

Exploration of health care delivery models, managed care, and regulator influences. Global health issues and vulnerable populations are examined.

Exploration of health care law and practice standards, professional liability, and risk management. Case study analysis of ethical decision making.

Normal system-focused advanced pathophysiology is applied to pathologic disease processes to form a firm foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and clinical management.

Building on basic assessment skills with attention to development of advanced assessment skills, data collection, and documentation. Clinical practice with approved preceptor.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of therapeutic agents used in acute and chronic illnesses are appraised. Legal issues in pharmacology are addressed.

Research practicum provides opportunity for application of research knowledge in the development of an evidence based practice project.

Evaluation of care environment and care outcomes. Clinical practicum with analysis of root cause, patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence based practices.

Evaluation of the roles of the advanced practice nurse with development of strategies for transition to postgraduate practice environments.

Health promotion, disease prevention and management of common acute health concerns of adults and geriatrics in primary care settings. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor in primary care. Prerequisite: NURS 5007.

Health promotion, disease prevention and management of special health care concerns of adults and geriatrics in primary health care. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor. Prerequisite: NURS 5202.

Health promotion, disease prevention and management of chronic diseases of adults and geriatrics in primary health care. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor. Prerequisite: NURS 5204

Explore and examine evidence based best practice standards for major primary care illnesses of adult and geriatric patients. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor. Prerequisite: NURS 5206