NUR 306 Professional Emergence. 3(3-0) F.S.

Prerequisite: RN Enhancement of nurses’ ability to function as professionals. Survey of past, current, and developing trends in nursing and health care delivery, including historical, socio-cultural, legal and ethical dimensions in nursing practice.

NUR 341 NURSING: Individuals and Families. 6(4-6) F, S.

Prerequisite: RN, admission to the nursing program, NUR 306 and NUR 342 or concurrent enrollments and permission.

Application of nursing theory and nursing process in the health care of individuals and families. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 96 hours.

NUR 342 NURSING: Health Assessment. 4(3-2) F,S.

Prerequisite: NUR 303 or departmental permission. Acquisition and utilization of skills in health history interviewing and physical assessment of clients throughout the life span. Course Fee.

NUR 442 (342) NURSING: Community Health. 6(4-6) F,S.

Prerequisite: NUR 341, NUR 342, NUR 565 and NUR 472 or concurrent enrollments and departmental permission.

Theory and clinical experience in nursing practice to aggregates and communities. Focus on nursing knowledge and skills in community health nursing and nursing research to promote health and prevent disease. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 96 hours. Course Fee

NUR 472 Writing II: Nursing Research & Scholarly Writing. 3(3-0) F,S.

Prerequisite: ENG 110 or satisfactory score on the writing diagnostic exam; statistics (AGR 330, ECO 308, MTH 340, PSY 200, PSY 527, PSY 611, QBA 237, REC 331, SOC 302 or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment; and 45 hours.

This course will prepare the student to write in a variety of styles, in addition to reading, interpreting, and evaluating nursing research. The student will acquire an understanding of the research process, apply relevant research to health and human service disciplines, and demonstrate the accurate dissemination of research results in verbal and written format. This course will assist students to develop an attitude of inquiry, expand logical thinking, and enhance analytical skills.

NUR 482 NURSING: Leadership and Management. 6(4-6) F, S.

Prerequisite: NUR 442 and departmental permission. Development of the nurse as a leader and manager in diverse settings. Includes clinical experience of not less than 96 hours. Course fee.

NUR 499 (399) Special Topics in Nursing. 1-6, F.S.

Prerequisite: permission.

Independent study in area of special interest. May be taken up to maximum of 6 hours.

NUR 565 (465) Advanced Human Pathophysiology. 3(3-0) F, S.

Prerequisite: Introductory biology course.

Exploration of pathophysiology with focus on health care problems relevant to nursing.


NOTE: Select one course from the following:

HCM 301 Health Care Organization. 3(3-0) D.

Analysis of organizational structure, the nature of health and health care delivery. Emphasizes the interrelatedness of cultural, economic, political, and social aspects of health care delivery along with its services and management.

HCM 303 Health Care Legal Issues. 3(3-0) D.

Introduction to the legal system as it relates to health care. Legal responsibilities and issues related to health care institutions, health provider/patient relationships, medical records, malpractice insurance, licensure of health professionals, and ethical problems/questions in health care.

HCM 497 Special Topics in Health Care Management. 1-3, D

Prerequisite: administrative experience in health care system and/or permission.

Variable content course to increase understanding and skills in relevant areas of health care systems administration. Topics to be chosen from current areas of interest. May be repeated up to 6 hours with different topic.

HCM 504 Health Care Economics. 3(3-0) F. (Identical to ECO 504)

Prerequisite: ECO 165 or AGB 144.

A basic study of the major economic issues facing the health care industry. Emphasis will be placed on the major elements of economic theory from a micro-economic perspective and how these theories are applied to the area of health care. May not receive credit for both HCM 504 and ECO 504.

NUR 515 Healthcare Informatics. 3(3-0) F, S, Su.

Integration of health, computer and information sciences in managing information to support health care and research. Development of skill in managing information and using information systems relevant to health care.