Curriculum

NURS 10 - Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Care (3)
Overview of theoretical and scientific foundations of nursing practice. Introduction to physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and developmental variables affecting individuals throughout the life span. Emphasis on basic concepts of pharmacotherapeutics and wellness promotion throughout the life span.

NURS 10L – Practicum: Fundamental Concepts of Clinical Nursing (1)
Utilization of concepts from NURS 10 in selected health wellness settings. Supervised practice of health assessment, communication skills, and noninvasive nursing procedures. (90 clinical hours will be completed in the semester)

NURS 50 - Cooperative Education in Nursing
(1-3; max total 12; 45 hours/unit)
Provides students enrolled in the nursing major an opportunity to obtain structured work-study experiences, under the supervision of registered nurses, in participating health care agencies. Opportunities for additional practice and development of confidence through application of previously learned knowledge and skills. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward degree requirements.

NURS 110 - Transitional Concepts in Nursing Care (3)
Application of basic pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and assessment of clients across life span with emphasis on primary and secondary interventions, utilization of nursing process in care of clients with common health deviations.

NURS 110A - Transitional Skills and Assessment in Nursing Care (2)
Integration of knowledge and skills necessary for application in specific nursing diagnostic areas; emphasis on understanding the principles underlying the techniques and procedures required by clients with common health deviations. (6 lab hours/week; course fee, $40)

NURS 110L – Practicum: Basic Concepts in Nursing (2)
Application of nursing process to clients with common health deviations. Identification of risk factors associated with stressors and provision of nursing care directed toward primary and secondary interventions. 90 clinical hours will be completed in the semester on a predetermined schedule. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

NURS 112 - Pathophysiology for Nurses (2)
Study of the inter-, intra-, and extra-personal stressors leading to alterations in cardiac function, comfort, coping, elimination, immune response, metabolism, mobility, nutrition, respiration, role performance, and the implications for nursing practice.

NURS 113. Problem Based Case Studies for Nursing (2)
Using problem based clinical cases, critically analyze selected nursing practice issues. Application of the nursing process, use of evidenced-based practice concepts, and analysis of nursing interventions essential for preparation of the undergraduate nurse. (Formerly NURS 180T)

NURS 114. Fundamental Skills and Assessments of Nursing Care
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Major, Co-requisites: NURS 10, NURS 10L, NURS 112. Intergration of fundamental skills and assessments necessary to provide nursing care and assist individuals in meeting their common health needs.

NURS 121 - Psychosocial Nursing (3)
Current theories and concepts in the nursing care of clients with psychosocial disorders.

NURS 121L – Practicum:  Psychosocial Nursing (2)
Application of the nursing process to clients with psychosocial disorders. (6 clinical hours/week; course fee, $20)

NURS 124 - Pharmacology in Nursing (2)
Pharmacological theory required for effective nursing practice. Principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

NURS 131 - Nursing of the Childrearing Family (3)
Introduction to current theories and concepts in the care of the pediatric client/family with emphasis on wellness and illness.

NURS 131L – Practicum: Nursing of the Childrearing Family (2)
Application of specific skills, theories, and concepts in the care of the pediatric client/family with emphasis on wellness and illness. (90 clinical hours will be completed in the semester on a predetermined schedule. (Course fee, $20) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

NURS 132 - Nursing the Childbearing Family (3)
Theoretical base and clinical knowledge for application in primary and secondary prevention in the nursing of the childbearing family. Introduction to high risk perinatal nursing.

NURS 132L – Practicum: Nursing of the Childbearing Family (2)
Application of knowledge and technical skills in the nursing of the childbearing family during the intrapartum and postpartum periods with emphasis on the family as a unit. (6 clinical hours/week; course fee, $20)

NURS 135 - Professional Transition (3)
Introduction to theoretical and conceptual frameworks in nursing. Application to individual nursing practice. Opportunities for peer group support. Socialization into a B.S.N. program.

NURS 136 - Health Appraisal (3)
Health appraisal integrates psychosocial and pathophysiological processes including techniques of history taking and health assessment in nursing practice and knowledge of normal findings as well as common deviations. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

NURS 137 - Teaching Strategies for the Health Care Client (3)
Principles of teaching and learning applied to teaching of individuals and groups. Opportunities for micro-teaching are provided. (Laboratory optional)

NURS 140A - Concepts of Complex Clinical Nursing (2)
Theory and concepts relative to care of clients with complex health problems. Emphasis on synthesis of concepts and principles derived from nursing and other disciplines in implementation of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention for clients of all ages.

NURS 140L – Practicum: Complex Clinical Nursing (2)
Clinical application of concepts and nursing process in care of clients of all ages with complex health problems. 90 clinical hours will be completed in the semester on a predetermined schedule. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

NURS 141 - Concepts of Community Health Nursing (3)
Community and home health nursing principles, practices, and services to benefit client systems at the primary, secondary. and tertiary levels of prevention; recognizes the interrelatedness of nursing, public health, epidemiological, developmental, learning, and economic theories and concepts.      

NURS 141LS – Practicum: Concepts of Community Health Nursing (2)
Application of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in the community with individuals, families, and groups. Service learning components are integrated to enhance reflection of caring for diverse population members. (6 clinical hours/week; course fee $20) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

NURS 142 - Critical Care Assessment (1)
Study of the electrocardiogram and common dysrhythmias, airway management, and ventilator therapy, with implications to nursing practice. (Course fee, $20)

NURS 145 - Nursing Theories and Research (3)
Application of nursing theories and the research process to nursing practice are explored. Focus includes historical evolution of contemporary theories in nursing, critique of current research, and computer applications to research.

NURS 150 - Leadership and Health Care Economics (3)
Development of the nurse as a leader in the health care delivery system. Development of negotiation, delegation, management, and critical thinking skills with recognition of the impact of a changing health care economics environment.

NURS 150L – Practicum:  Leadership and Health Care Economics (2)
Development and application of leadership skills in a variety of health care settings. Covers using negotiation, delegation, management, and critical thinking skills while managing a client caseload with interprofessional team members in a cost effective manner. (6 clinical hours/week; course fee, $40)

NURS 151 - Senior / Community Services Project (1)
Opportunity for the students to build upon conceptual, theoretical, and research knowledge base. Students pursue in-depth study with practical application in areas of interest: management, conflict resolution, application of nursing theories, research, or community project. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Nursing.

NURS 152 - Advanced Leadership, Management and Healthcare Systems (3)
Provides students with an expanded view of the nurse as leader and manager, as well as the role of nursing within the healthcare system. Leadership, management, organizational, financial, regulatory and policy frameworks are examined.

NURS 153 - Bridging Constructs for Professional Nursing (3)
Introduces the registered nurse (RN) to theoretical and conceptual frameworks supporting academic foundation for baccalaureate preparation. Students strengthen skills in development of case studies, research, theory application, critical thinking, complex patient and family analysis, and dimensions of multicultural health. (Formerly NURS 180T)

NURS 154 - Applying Professional Nursing Principles
Culminating RN-BSN course; integration of concepts in RN-BSN coursework with prior nursing knowledge and experience. Synthesis and application of cumulative knowledge focused on capstone project; exploration of future role of nursing within changing healthcare system.

NURS 156 - Nursing Informatics (3) 
This course will introduce important informatics tools that are currently being utilized in healthcare to ensure safe, quality care. Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient engagement and connected health platforms, telehealth, and quality.

NURS 180T - Topics in Nursing
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Selected topics such as aging, holistic nursing, transcultural nursing, assertiveness training for nurses, psychosocial aspects of nursing, etc. Some topics may have clinical component.

NURS 184 - Introduction to School Nursing (3)
Role of the school nurse; parameters of school health practice, legal guidelines, professional accountability, coordinated health programs, health education, and health needs of complex multicultural school-aged population. (Available online.)

NURS 185 - School Nurse Seminar (3)
Role of the school nurse; parameters of school health practice; emphasis on adolescent health issues, health education, legal parameters, interdisciplinary cooperation, legislative issues, research, and professional accountability. (Available online.)

NURS 186 - School Nurse Practicum I (3)
Corequisite: NURS 184 - Elementary level school nurse experience including special education. Direct supervision by a credentialed school nurse; scheduled preceptor/instructor conferences; class participation online. (9 clinical hours/week)

NURS 187 - School Nurse Practicum II (3)
Secondary level school nurse experience, including special and alternative education; direct supervision by credentialed school nurse required. Scheduled conferences with preceptor and faculty. Class participation online. (9 clinical hours/week)

NURS 190 - Independent Study (1-3; total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for RPgrading.

NURS 210 - Health Assessment in Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
Refinement of history taking, physical diagnosis, psychosocial, and developmental evaluation of multicultural clients and families. Includes differential diagnosis, clinical decision making, and client management across the life span. Pharmacology and laboratory techniques incorporated. Includes clinical performance component. (2 lecture, 3 practicum hours) (Course fee, $40)

NURS 211 - Advanced Pharmacology (3)
Concepts and theory relative to pharmacologic agents and devices utilized in health care by the advanced practice nurse. Content includes pharmacologic agents, physiologic/pathologic responses, and legal/ethical considerations for use with all age groups of clients.

NURS 212 - Advanced Pathophysiology (2)
The relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena produced by altered states is analyzed. Physiologic responses to illness and treatment modalities across the life span are examined. Synthesis and application of current research regarding pathological changes are emphasized.

NURS 215 - Obstetrics and Gynecology in Primary Care (3)
Introduction to basic obstetric and gynecologic content and skills used in primary care. Explores diagnosis and management of common obstetric and gynecologic conditions. Discusses early indications of serious obstetrical complications and the nurse practitioner role. (Formerly NURS 288T)

NURS 216 - Wound Management (2)
Provides student nurse practitioners with the information, rationales, and hands-on acquisition of skills to assess and treat surgical, traumatic, and ulcerative wounds. (Formerly NURS 288T)

NURS 221 - Theories Foundations of Nursing Practice (2)
Selected theories from nursing and related fields are examined and evaluated with emphasis on application in complex health care systems. The relationship between theory, research, and clinical practice is explored.

NURS 223 - Advanced Research Methodology in Nursing (3)
In-depth study of research principles and techniques. Formulation of a comprehensive database, critical analysis of clinical issues, application of research in the treatment regimen, and thesis/project proposal development are incorporated.

NURS 225 - Advanced Nursing Issues: Health Care Policy Ethics
And Role Development (3)
The evolution of major issues relevant to advanced nursing practice is examined. Topics include: health care policy, organization, and financing; ethics; professional role development; and interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

 

 

NURS 243 - Psychiatric Disorders & Mental Health Problems in Primary Care (2)

Theories and models of psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. Symptoms, causes, and management of common mental disorders seen in primary care settings such as eating disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, and depression. Ethical issues. Focus on patient as individual.

NURS 244 - Psychopharmacology (2)
Current scientific knowledge of psychotropic regimens and application to psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. Advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical management.

NURS 245 - Management of Common Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care (2)
Assessment, diagnosis and management of common mental health disorders in primary care. Analysis of clinical strategies and interventions in health promotion and maintenance and prevention of common psychiatric problems. Role of PMHNP in community mental health. 103 precepted clinical hours. (Weekly one hour clinical conference.) (Course fee, $40.)

NURS 246 - Methods of Psychotherapy (2)
Types and principles of family, adult, and child psychotherapeutic interventions. Group psychotherapeutic processes and methods of facilitation. Models of crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral and motivational interventions.

NURS 247 - Management & Care of Patients with Acute & Chronic Psychiatric Conditions (4)
Assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacologic and psychotherapeutic management of common mental disorders, including psychotic conditions, uncommon presentations, acute exacerbations, and crises. 206 precepted clinical hours. (Weekly one hour clinical conference.) (Course fee, $40.)

NURS 248 - Psychiatric Disorders & Mental Health Problems in Special Populations (2)
Assessment, diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions in older adults, children, adolescents, and diverse populations. Effect of culture on the expression of illness, help-seeking behaviors, and treatment. Disparities in mental health care, legal and ethical issues addressed.

NURS 249 - Management & Mental Health Care of Special Populations (4)
Assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacologic, psychosocial, and psychotherapeutic management of common mental disorders, with an emphasis on care of the elder adult, children, adolescents, and diverse populations. 206 precepted clinical hours. (Weekly one hour clinical conference.) (Course fee, $40.)

 

 

NURS 264 - Primary Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner (4)
A practicum designed to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver health promotion and health maintenance services. Applications of individual, family, community, and nursing theories are addressed utilizing transcultural and intergenerational factors in interdisciplinary practice settings. (Course fee, $40)

NURS 265 - Family Nurse Practitioner Role in Primary Prevention (2)
Theoretical base for primary prevention: health maintenance, health promotion, health screening, health teaching, and anticipatory guidance for nurse practitioners. Case management techniques utilizing protocols/algorithms.

NURS 266 - Family Nurse Practitioner Role in Secondary Prevention (2)
Theoretical base of secondary prevention in primary care settings. Assessment and management of acute self-limiting conditions. Use and development of algorithms/protocols for secondary prevention. Intensive pharmacology for nurse practitioners.

NURS 267 - Practicum in Secondary Prevention, Family Nurse Practitioner (4)
Supervised clinical practice in a primary care setting with emphasis on secondary prevention for clients of all ages. Students work directly with preceptor and faculty member. Complete assessment and case management. (One hour clinical conference per week.) (Course fee, $40)

NURS 277 - Family Nurse Practitioner Role in Tertiary Prevention (2)
Theoretical base for tertiary prevention for families in primary care settings. Assessment and management of chronic conditions requiring reconstitution. Development of protocols/algorithms for tertiary prevention. Integration of knowledge related to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. (Course fee, $40)

NURS 278 - Practicum in Tertiary Prevention, Family Nurse Practitioner (4)
Supervised clinical practice in a primary care setting with emphasis on care of clients of all ages requiring tertiary prevention. Students work directly with a nurse practitioner and/or physician preceptor in a primary care setting. (One hour clinical conference per week.)

NURS 288T - Seminar Topics in Advanced
Clinical Nursing (1-3; max total 9)
Selected topics in specialized practice domains such as home health, cardiovascular, oncology, gerontology, and rehabilitation nursing. Analysis and integration of research-based knowledge into the nursing process characterizing the specific practice domain are emphasized.

NURS 290 - Independent Study (1-3; max total 3)
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RPgrading.

NURS 295 - DNP Practicum (1-6)
Development of clinical expertise in management of health problems in selected populations. (45 - 270 supervised clinical hours). May be repeated. CR/NC grading only.

NURS 298 - Project (3)
See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A project is defined as a systematic development of a plan for, or critical evaluation of, a significant undertaking or a creative work in nursing such as modularized curriculum and clinical protocols. Abstract required. Approved for RP grading.

NURS 298C - Project Continuation (0)
For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

NURS 299 - Thesis (0)
Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis, based on an approved proposal, for the master's degree. Approved for SP grading.

NURS 299C - Thesis Continuation (0)
For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

NURS 574 - The Role of Diversity & Social Issues in Healthcare (2)
Analysis of social and cultural factors affecting health among populations defined by age, education, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, occupation, income, mental or physical disability and language.

NURS 575 - Application of Theories in Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Application of theories of nursing, ethics, and teaching-learning to advanced nursing practice and healthcare leadership.

NURS 576 - Application of Biostatistics to Populations (3)
Examination of methods to generate and analyze biostatistical data to design, implement, and evaluate programs and policies for the healthcare of populations.

NURS 583 - Leadership & Professional Responsibility in Complex Healthcare Systems (2)
Analysis of nursing leadership and evidence-based management theories necessary for the leadership of complex healthcare systems. Application of concepts of leadership, management, planning, and evaluation of population based efforts to provide quality affordable care. Analysis of professional role and responsibilities.

NURS 584 - Technology, Informatics, and Data Management in the Transformation of Healthcare (3)
Overview of patient-centered technology and clinical information systems. Application of nursing informatics in healthcare systems. Use of technology in evaluation of clinical outcomes to improve the healthcare system and to evaluate the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of healthcare programs.

NURS 585 Foundations of Evidence-Base Practice (2)
Exploration of issues related to evidence-base practice. Development of skills needed to identify, critically appraise, and utilize best practice.

NURS 586 - Transformation of Health Care Systems: Health Policy & Economics (2)
Healthcare policies and economics and the political forces that shape them. Role of the DNP in the analysis, formulation, and implementation of healthcare policies.

NURS 587 - Principles of Epidemiology (3)
Principles and concepts of epidemiology. Distribution and determinants of disease risk in populations across the lifespan. Approach to disease and intervention, identification of cause of disease, response to disease outbreak, disease surveillance, evaluation of screening and prevention, and ethical issues.

NURS 591 - Curriculum Development (3)
Exploration of philosophical foundations of curriculum, curriculum design, and the development of curriculum frameworks, outcomes, and competencies. Analysis of determinants of learning and the developmental stages of the learning process. Theoretical foundations of teaching-learning emphasizing critical thinking and active learning.

NURS 592 - Evaluation in Nursing Education (3)
Focus on assessment, measurement, and evaluation of learning and program outcomes nursing. Exploration of theories of educational measurement and evaluation and of measure to evaluate teaching effectiveness, student learning, student outcomes, and student clinical performances.

NURS 593 - Financial Aspects of Projects and Practice (2)
Principles of health care economics, third-party reimbursement, costing, budgets and budgeting, variance, economic evaluation methods, and writing a business plan to defend or market a health care program. Management of successful project or practice, emphasizing fiscal planning and control.

NURS 594 - Application of Evidence Based Teaching in Nursing (2)
Guided experience with a master teacher in nursing. Experiential classroom, clinical and simulation teaching. Implementation of a teaching unit using principles of evidence based teaching.

NURS 595 - Translating Evidence into Reflective Practice I (2)
Integration of clinical practice, theory, and research. Development of clinical expertise in management of health problems in selected populations. Identification and development of a project proposal for implementation. Formal defense of proposal and IRB approval. One hour clinical conference per week. (204-306 total practicum hours)

NURS 596 - Translating Evidence into Reflective Practice II (2)
Integration of clinical practice, theory, and research. Development of clinical expertise in management of health problems in selected populations. Implementation of project proposal. One hour clinical conference per week. (204 - 306 total practicum hours)

NURS 597 - Doctoral Project (2)
Evaluation of data and completion of doctoral project. Dissemination of results through an oral defense and manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

There are currently 30 nursing courses offered online. They are:

RN to BSN Program

     NURS 138  Bridge to Professional Nursing Concepts and Issues (5)

     NURS 141 Concepts in Community Health Nursing (3)

     NURS 145. Nursing Theories and Research (3) (Only in the RN-BSN
     program)

     NURS152  Advanced Leadership, Management and Healthcare
     Systems (3)

     NURS 154 Applying Professional Nursing Principles

Baccalaureate Program

     NURS 151  Senior Project (1)

School Nurse Credential Program

     NURS 184  Introduction to School Nursing (3)

     NURS 185  School Nurse Seminar (3)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

     NURS 243 Psychiatric Disorders & Mental Health Problems in Primary
     Care (2)

     NURS 244  Psychopharmacology (2)

     NURS 245 Management of Common Psychiatric Conditions in
     Primary Care (2)

     NURS 246 Methods of Psychotherapy (2)

     NURS 247 Management & Care of Patients with Acute & Chronic
     Psychiatric Conditions (4)

     NURS 248 Psychiatric Disorders & Mental Health Problems in Special
     Populations (2)

     NURS 249 Management & Mental Health Care of Special Populations
     (4)

 

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

     NURS 574 The Role of Diversity & Social Issues in Healthcare (2)

     NURS 575 Application of Theories in Advanced Nursing Practice (2)

     NURS 576 Application of Biostatistics to Populations (3)

     NURS 583 Leadership & Professional Responsibility in Complex
     Healthcare Systems (2)

     NURS 584 Technology, Informatics, and Data Management in the
     Transformation of Healthcare (3)

     NURS 585 Foundations of Evidence-Base Practice (2)

     NURS 586 Transformation of Health Care Systems: Health Policy &
     Economics (2)

     NURS 587 Principles of Epidemiology (3)

     NURS 591 Curriculum Development (3)

     NURS 592 Evaluation in Nursing Education (3)

     NURS 593 Financial Aspects of Projects and Practice (2)

     NURS 594 Application of Evidence Based Teaching in Nursing (2)

     NURS 595 Translating Evidence into Reflective Practice I (2)

     NURS 596 Translating Evidence into Reflective Practice II (2)

     NURS 597 Doctoral Project (2)