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 - MSN PROGRAM (NU)

NU 501 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY. (3) Corequisites: NU 505/511/520, Prerequisites: NU 503/507/509.
This course is designed to assist the learner to evaluate pharmacologic strategies for health promotion and restoration for clients in primary and long term care. Emphasis is placed on pharmacologic therapy management including controlled substances by nurse clinicians in independent and collaborative practice. Prescriptive guidelines are included.

NU 502 ADVANCED THEORY. (3) (Corequisites: NU 503/507/509.
This course is designed to assist learners to analyze and evaluate nursing and health theories. Learners are expected to explore their professional beliefs and value systems. The relationships among theory, practice, and research are examined. The process of theory development, evaluation, and testing is explored.

NU 503 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT: FAMILY. (4) Corequisite: NU 512. (128 clinical hrs)
Building upon prerequisite knowledge and skills for health assessment, this course is designed to provide learners with the theoretical and clinical basis for advanced health assessment. Emphasis is placed on promotion of wellness, prevention of illness, and detection of acute and chronic illness for family populations including pediatric, adult, and elder clients. Clinical experiences occur in primary and long term care settings.

NU 504 SEMINAR IN FAMILY ISSUES.  (2) Elective.
This course offers a forum for discussion of current issues and theories which impact the family. Theoretical bases for understanding family dynamics are addressed. Role dimensions of advocate, counselor, and teacher are explored.

NU 505 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: FAMILY. (4) Prerequisite NU 503/512 (128 clinical hrs).
This course is designed to provide students with advanced nursing knowledge and skills relative to health care management of clients across the age span. Therapeutic measures are designed which reflect an individualized plan of care which is gender, age, and culturally sensitive. Clinical experiences encompass clients across the age span in primary and long term care settings.

NU 506 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: COMMUNITY. (6) Prerequisites: NU 503/507 or 509 and NU 505/520 or 511 (240 clinical hours).
This course is designed to provide opportunity for student implementation of the advance practice role in identifying and responding to community health problems. The role dimensions of case manager, consultant, and leader are emphasized. Clinical experiences continue in a variety of ambulatory and long term care settings.

NU 507 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT: PEDIATRIC. (4) Corequisite NU 512 (128 clinical hrs).
Building upon prerequisite knowledge and skills for health assessment, this course is designed to provide learners with the theoretical and clinical basis for advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on promotion of wellness, prevention of illness, and detection of acute and chronic illness for pediatric populations including newborn, infant, toddler, child, and adolescent. Clinical experiences occur in primary and care settings (some acute case settings may be included).

NU 508 ADVANCED RESEARCH. (3)
Building upon prerequisite research knowledge and skills, this course is designed to develop the role dimension of nurse researcher. Research as a strategy for advancing nursing practice is emphasized. A research proposal is developed.

NU 512 ROLE DEVELOPMENT I. (1) Corequisite NU 503/507 or 509
This course is designed to provide an introduction to advanced nursing practice and the nurse clinician role in primary and long-term facilities. Role mastery from novice to expert is explored. Issues related to current and future practice are addressed.

NU 513 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. (3)
Building upon prerequisite knowledge in pathophysiology, this course provides the learner with an advanced theoretical understanding of disordered physiologic mechanisms or disease states for selected health problems. The learner is prepared to discriminate the mechanisms underlying the disease and its clinical manifestations as a basis for assessing and developing a plan of care.

NU 514 ROLE DEVELOPMENT II. (1) Corequisite NU 506.
This course is a continuation of NU 512, Role Development I. The student evaluates the roles of entrepreneur, advocate, leader, and change agent. Further, strategies are developed for transition to professional environments.

NU 515 CULTURAL/ETHICAL ISSUES IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS. (Variable, 2-3) Elective.
This course is designed to assist the graduate learner to develop awareness and skills for dealing with cultural and ethical issues encountered by helping professionals. Models for examination and resolution of ethical issues are examined. A variety of cultural consideration are explored. The principles of ethical decision-making are explored. The principles of ethical decision-making are applied to dilemmas that commonly arise.

NU 517 WOMEN'S ISSUES. (Variable, 2-3) Elective.
This course is designed to provide students with opportunity to evaluate current issues facing women.

NU 518 SEMINAR IN PEDIATRIC ISSUES. (2) Elective.
This course offers a forum for discussion of current issues and theories relative to the pediatric client. Cultural responses, medico-legal and ethical considerations are emphasized. The role dimensions of advocate, counselor, and teacher are explored.

NU 519 ALTERNATIVE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS. (Variable, 2-3) Elective.
This course is designed to provide students with content and experiences in therapeutic interventions such as aroma therapy, therapeutic touch, humor, massage.

NU 520 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: PEDIATRIC. (4) Prerequisite: NU 507 (128 clinical hrs).
This course is designed to provide students with advanced nursing knowledge and skills relative to health care management of pediatric clients. Therapeutic measures are designed which reflect an individualized plan of care which is gender, age, and culturally sensitive. Clinical experiences encompass infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents in primary care settings. (Some acute care settings may be included.)

NU 540 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: BRIDGE. (5) For Fast Track Students (256 clinical hrs).
This course is designed for nurse practitioners who possess a Master of Science in Nursing and are currently nationally certified in a specialty area. Content augments advanced specialty management skills to prepare the clinician for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Clinical experience (100 hours) is awarded for current specialty.

NU 550 ADVANCED PRACTICE SKILLS. (Variable 1-3) Prerequisite: NU 509/503 or 507.
This course is designed to assist learners to explore both theoretical and practical aspects of various advanced practice skills such as microscopy, suturing, EKG and X-ray interpretation, and splinting and casting.

NU 558 ROLE TRANSITION. (1) For Fast Track Students.
This course is designed to provide the Master’s prepared registered nurse who is already certified in a specialty area, other than Family, an opportunity to explore the transition to the role of Family Nurse Practitioner in primary and long term settings.

NU 559 FAMILY ASSESSMENT: BRIDGE. (5) For Fast Track Students (256 clinical hours).
Building upon prerequisite knowledge and skills of nurse practitioners who are nationally certified in a specialty area and have a Master of Science in Nursing, the learner is provided the theoretical and clinical basis for advanced health assessment: Family. Emphasis is placed on promotion of wellness, prevention of illness, and detection of acute and chronic illness for family populations. Clinical experience (100 hours) is awarded for current certification.

NU 560 SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING. (1-6 Variable credit per semester).
This course will be used to address major didactic or clinical topics of interest and need in the field of health care. Courses will be designed to provide opportunity for transition to the advanced practice nurse role or to increase understanding of current health issues. If the course is taken as a clinical option the “C” rule will apply (see progression: Graduate Section of Bulletin which state a minimum grade of “B” is required in each clinical course and only one clinical course may be repeated).

NU 562 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY: BRIDGE. (1) For Fast Track Students.
This course is designed to provide the Master’s prepared registered nurse who is already certified in a specialty area an opportunity to refine pharmacotherapeutic management for clients across the age span.

NU 599 THESIS. (6-Variable credits per semester) Prerequisite NU 502/508.
This course is designed to assist students to develop advanced nursing research skills. Students are expected to design, implement, and evaluate a formal research study relevant to advanced nursing practice. Research must be presented as a written thesis and defended orally.