NU 104 MATH APPLICATION FOR NURSES.(1) (16) Nursing Elective. Open to non-nursing majors. Fall and Spring Semesters.
This course will enhance the students’ understanding of basic mathematic skills and their eventual application to accurate calculation of drug and solution dosages. Basic math concepts of number systems, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, and systems of measurement will be covered and practiced for future computation of drug dosages. This course cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

NU 105 PRE-NURSING SEMINAR. (1) (16) Nursing Elective. Open to non-nursing majors. Spring Semester.
This elective course is designed to provide the pre-nursing student with an overview of the nursing school experience. The student will participate in weekly one hour seminars to explore the realities of nursing school and help develop skills for success.

NU 291 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS.  (2)
An introduction to the interchangeable word parats that are used over and over again in different combinations. Once this information is mastered the student will be able to “translate” complete terms and medical vocabulary and comprehension will increase. By the end of the course students will have been introduced to the most commonly used medical terms for the body systems; anatomical, physiological and pathological conditions; terms for special procedures, laboratory and pharmacology. This course is targeted for those planning careers in one of the health professions as well as those who desire to better understand terms used by health professionals.
 
 

NURSING - ASN PROGRAM (NU)

For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course (NU 114/115, 124/125, 144/145, 214/215, 224/225) a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a pass in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, only the course which was failed must be retaken. If a student does not pass both the theory (“C” or above) and accompanying clinical course (pass), the student must retake only the failed theory or clinical course. See ASN Readmission Policy, item 10.

NU 106 LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR NURSING. (1) (16) Nursing Elective. Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113. Co-requisites: NU 112, 114, 115, 116.
This course is designed to help the beginning student adapt to the nursing curriculum and to facilitate learning in NU 112, 114, 115, 116. Provides the beginning nursing student an opportunity to improve reading and study skills and practice critical thinking.

NU 112 PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG THERAPY IN NURSING. (3) (48) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, BSB 221 and MA 113.  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, BSB 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325. Co-requisites for Generic Program: NU 114, 115, 116, PSY 206, EN 101. Co-requisites for Advanced Placement Option: NU 144, NU 145.
A course designed to prepare students for medication administration. Content includes classification of drugs, indications for groups of drugs, side and toxic effects, nursing measures, systems of measurement for drugs and calculation of dosages and solutions.

NU 114 NURSING I. (5) (80) Prerequisites: BSB 220, BSB 221, MA 113. Co-requisites: NU 112, 115, 116, PSY 206, EN 101.
A basic course designed to familiarize the student with the nature of nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Emphasis is placed on the study and practice of the basic techniques of nursing care and the application of scientific principles.

NU 115 NURSING I CLINICAL. (1) (48) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113. Co-requisites: NU 112, 114, 116, PSY 206, EN 101.
Clinical course for NU 114. Designed to familiarize the student with the basics of clinical nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Clinical focus is fundamental skills of nursing care.

NU 116 NURSING ROLE I. (1) (16) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113. Co-requisites: NU 112, 114, 115, PSY 206, EN 101.
The focus of this course is to delineate the role of the nurse as a member of the profession and a provider of care.

NU 124 NURSING II. (5) (80) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, NU 112, 114, 115, 116. Co-requisites:
NU 125, 126, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325.
This course introduces the student to the health-illness continuum and to the psychological and physiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homeostasis of individuals.

NU 125 NURSING II CLINICAL. (3) (144) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, NU 112, 114, 115, 116. Co-requisites: NU 124, 126, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325.
Clinical course for NU 124. Focuses on the human needs common to all persons. Experiences include clients with physiological and psychological alterations with one or more basic needs.

NU 126 NURSING ROLE II. (1) (16) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, NU 112, 114, 115, 116. Co-requisites: NU 124, 125, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325.
The focus of this course is to promote and facilitate the nurse’s accountability and responsibility related to the role of member of profession and provider of care in various health care settings.

NU 144 NURSING TRANSITION. (4) (64) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325. Co-requisites: NU 112, 145.
Designed to facilitate Licensed Practical Nurses’ skills and role transition to that of registered nurse. Includes content on the registered nurse’s role and function that was not part of the student’s LPN education and serves as a basis for entry into the second year nursing courses.

NU 145 NURSING TRANSITION CLINICAL. (1) (16) Prerequisites: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325. Co-requisites: NU 112, 144.
Clinical course for NU 144. Skills from NU 115 and NU 125 are validated for entry into the third semester clinical course.
NU 214 NURSING III. (5) (80) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126. Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, NU 112, 144, 145. Co-requisites for Generic Program: NU 215, 216, SOC 201. Co-requisites for Advanced Placement Option: NU 215, 216, SOC 201, HKC.
This course continues to focus on the health-illness continuum in relation to interferences in homeostasis of individuals. Emphasis is given to the relationship(s) that exist between the pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.

NU 215 NURSING III CLINICAL. (4) (192) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126. Prerequisites: for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, NU 112, 144, 145. Co-requisites for Generic Program: NU 214, 216, SOC 201. Co-requisites for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214, 216, SOC 201, HKC.
Clinical course for NU 214. Experiences focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences.

NU 216 NURSING ROLE III. (1) (16) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126. Prerequisites for  Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, NU 112, 144, 145. Co-requisites for Generic Program: NU 214, 215, SOC 201. Co-requisites for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214, 215, SOC 201, HKC.
The focus of this course is to integrate and synthesize concepts related to the expanded role of member of profession and provider of care in various health care settings.

NU 224 NURSING IV. (4) (64) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, SOC 201, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216. Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, SOC 201, HKC, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216. Co-requisites: NU 225, 226, 235, COM 101.
A continuation of NU 214, this course provides further content in relation to interferences in homeostasis of individuals and pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.

NU 225 NURSING CLINICAL IV. (4) (192) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, SOC 201, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216. Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, SOC 201, HKC, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216. Co-requisites: NU 224, 226, 235, COM 101.
Clinical course to NU 224. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge learned from all previous nursing courses which includes providing client care through management/leadership in a variety of health care settings.

NU 226 NURSING ROLE IV. (2) (33) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, SOC 201, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216. Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, SOC 201, HKC, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216. Co-requisites: NU 224, 225, 235, COM 101.
The focus of this course is to delineate the manager role competencies which facilitate meeting the client’s health care needs.

NU 228 NCLEX-RN REVIEW. (1) (16) Nursing Elective. Co-requisite: NU 224, 225, 226, 235
Students must be in the last semester of the program or have graduated from a school of nursing. This course involves reviewing the nursing process and developing test-taking skills for NCLEX-TN through the use of computer simulated practice tests.

NU 235 ASN PRECEPTORSHIP. (2) (96) Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, HKC, FN 325, SOC 201, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216. Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 220, 221, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 231 w/lab, FN 325, SOC 201, HKC, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216. Co-requisites: NU 224, 225, 226, COM 101.
This course provides the student the opportunity to synthesize and utilize knowledge learned during the program in a health care agency of their choice.

NU 353 NURSE EXTERNSHIP. (3) (200-350) Nursing elective. Prerequisite: Open only to students who have completed their first year of nursing.
This course is designed to enhance the clinical development of students. Students are enrolled in the course of study and may participate as either an employee or a non-employee in a Mississippi Hospital. This experience provides the student the opportunity to practice learned skills repetitively, enhance interpersonal skills, and develop organizational skills. The student receives guidance, supervision and evaluation from a registered nurse preceptor in conjunction with nursing faculty.