2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Physical Therapy |
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PHTH 890 - Research III: Implementation and Interpretation (2)
This course advances the development and completion of the selected research project. Data collection and analysis are advanced under the direction of the research mentor, with consultation from Course Coordinator as necessary. Fall
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PHTH 892 - Research IV: Preparing for Dissemination (2)
This course is a culminating research experience that includes the completion of a research project in a format suitable for dissemination in a selected peer-reviewed journal and a poster summarizing the research study and its findings. Fall
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Research |
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HTSC 492 - Research Internship (6)
In this course, students will work with the HBS Department to seek for a research facility where they can participate in the ongoing research as an intern. An internship experience in research provides an opportunity to the student to explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Among other benefits, the experience also helps students build professional networks. 540 hours to achieve 6 credits Pass/No Pass
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PHAS 661 - Clinical Seminar I (4)
Students will learn the basics of developing a scholarly research project and will identify a topic which they wish to investigate, formally document, and present during the Spring trimester. Students will be encouraged to explore topics that deal with applying classroom learning to clinical settings. These concepts will then culminate into a fully developed research project and presentation in PHAS 680, Clinical Seminar II.
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RSCH 512 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3)
This course is designed to give students an overview of quantitative and qualitative research processes. Students explore principles of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis through critical examination of published studies. Principles of evidence-based practice are incorporated, to assess the state of the science and direct decision-making in nursing practice related to improving patient and population health outcomes.
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Clinical Pastoral Education |
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ACPE 510 - Level 1 Clinical Pastoral Education (6)
Note: Unit of CPE is a minimum of 100 structured education hours, 300 clinical curriculum practice hours.
Level 1 curriculum outcomes must be satisfactorily addressed prior to admission to Level 2 units. Satisfactorily addressing the Level 1 outcomes usually requires completion of 2+ units of Level 1 CPE.
The curriculum for Level 1 CPE addresses the fundamentals of pastoral formation, pastoral competence and pastoral reflection. The supervisor’s final evaluation will include a statement attesting to the competence demonstrated at the time of the evaluation. Outcomes define the competencies to be developed by students as a result of participating in each unit of CPE.
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ACPE 520 - Level 2 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (6) Prerequisites: ACPE 510
The curriculum for CPE Level II addresses the development and integration of pastoral formation, pastoral competence and pastoral reflection to a level of competence that permits students to attain professional certification and/or admission to Supervisory CPE. The supervisor’s final evaluation will include a statement attesting to the competence demonstrated at the time of the evaluation. [Unit of CPE is: minimum of 100 structured education hours: 300 clinical curriculum practice hours]. Satisfactorily addressing the Level 2 outcomes usually requires completion of 2+ units of Level 2 CPE. Progression into Level II requires a level of competency in the Level I outcomes that permits the student to be building upon those competencies and no longer needing to address them as primary learning objectives. This is established through the supervisor’s judgment documented in the written evaluation. Outcomes define the competencies to be developed by students as a result of participating in each unit of CPE.
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ACPE 610 - Supervisory CPE (6)
Through Supervisory CPE, qualified persons who have demonstrated pastoral, professional and clinical competence will develop competence in the art, theory and practice of supervision of clinical pastoral education. This is a multi-year program of learning, which has a varied schedule, requires a specialized application process, and is limited in number of applicants considered. Requires 3+ units of supervisory CPE each year. {Reference: ACPE, Inc. Certification Manual} The objectives of Supervisory CPE define the scope of the Supervisory CPE program curriculum. Outcomes define the competencies that result from a supervisory student’s participation in Supervisory CPE programs.
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CHPL 590 - Research and Evidence Based Practice in Spiritual Care (3) Prerequisites: STAT 515
This course is designed to give students an overview of quantitative and qualitative research processes. Students explore principles of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis through critical examination of published studies. Principles of evidence-based practice are incorporated, to assess the state of the science and direct decision-making in the practice of spiritual care giving.
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CHPL 600 - History and Role of Chaplains (3)
This course will examine the history of pastoral leadership in chaplaincy, and the variety of contexts in which chaplains provide pastoral and spiritual care in current pastoral roles. Chaplains, who are pastors in a specialized context, have played a role in providing care in military, healthcare, hospice, corporate, human services organizations, congregational and a variety of other settings. We will explore the images and theology of spiritual care that inform chaplaincy ministry.
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CHPL 610 - Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy (3)
This course will study and reflect on the role of the Chaplain in Healthcare as part of the interdisciplinary team. It will also explore how spiritual care can be integrated into the daily life of the staff and the organization. This course will guide the student to more intentional of their use of self and power as they relate to patients, families and staff. Students will explore all areas of the practice of chaplaincy.
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CHPL 620 - Organizational Mission Leadership (3)
This course explores the relationship between spirituality and healthcare delivery from a leadership theoretical perspective. Emphasis is places on viewing the patient and the caregiver from the perspective of persons created with dignity and value. Topics may include diverse religious perspectives on wholeness, illness and suffering, the relationship between spirituality and the mind and body, select bioethical concerns involving whole person care.
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CHPL 630 - Spiritual Care Across the Life Cycle (1)
This course will explore the range of spiritual need across the individual and family life cycle as it intersects with illness and hospitalization. We will examine how chronic disease impact the individual and family, using family systems theory and developmental theory to understand the individual and family dynamics of care.
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CHPL 640 - Spiritual Care in Pediatrics (1)
This course explores the unique role of the spiritual care provider in the pediatric hospital or unit. We will examine how the chaplain serves as advocate for children, partner in support for staff and clinical providers, provides context in the midst of difficult medical and ethical decisions and helps children find their meaning and hope in developmentally appropriate ways in the midst of their hospitalization, from NICU to the general pediatric unit.
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CHPL 650 - Spiritual Care at the End of Life (1)
This course will explore the different spiritual, religious and existential beliefs about dying and death, and examine the role of the spiritual care provider in helping patients and families navigate the meaningfulness of belief. We will review issues of emotional and spiritual distress, conflicts that can occur between those who are dying and those they are in relationship with, as well as learn about the concepts of hospice care, differentiated from palliative care. Some time will be spent looking at the role of the spiritual care provider in providing bereavement support for families and other significant relationships of the deceased.
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CHPL 660 - Spiritual Care in a General Hospital (1)
This course explores the role of the spiritual care provider in the context of a general hospital. We will explore different disease processes, and how a diagnosis impacts the spiritual needs of a patient and their family. Issues of helplessness, dynamics of hope, exploration of family and inter-professional dynamics will be explored, along with caring for the hospital as your parish and strategies for communicating spiritual indicators with clinical team members will be examined.
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CHPL 670 - Spiritual Care and Mental Illness (1)
Mental health has two dimensions—absence of mental illness and presence of a well-adjusted personality that contributes effectively to the life of the community. Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions, flexibility, high frustration tolerance, acceptance of uncertainty, involvement in activities of social interest, acceptance of handicaps, tempered self-control, harmonious relationships to self, others, including God, are the essential features of mental health. Spirituality is an important aspect of mental health. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate the appropriate role of the chaplain in the dignified and respectful care of patients with mental illness.
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CHPL 680 - Spiritual Care in Crisis and Trauma (1)
This course will introduce students to the concept of psychological first aid for those who have been impacted by an emergency, mass casualty event, or natural disaster. Students will explore how to identify spiritual distress and interventions for building healthy recovery and long-term resilience. What is the chaplain’s role in responding to emergency, crisis or trauma?
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CHPL 690 - Spiritual Care as a part of an Inter-Professional Clinical Team (1)
This course will explore the role and responsibilities of spiritual care providers as a part of the clinical care team. Using current research to examine the needs of healthcare providers, organizational leaders and others and reviewing strategies for integrating spiritual care and pastoral leadership in institutions and organizations.
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CHPL 699 - Capstone Project (6)
A clinically-based applied research project is a final project option for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Spiritual Care (MSSC) program. Applied research projects serve as a culminating activity in the completion of the MSSC degree and are open to any MSSC student interested in applied research. This project is conducted with an eye to acquiring and applying knowledge that will address a specific problem or meet a specific need as it relates to the integration of spiritual care, health and wholeness. This project will be developed in conversation and collaboration between the student and the program director(s) to use high quality research standards, methods and tools to develop practical solutions for social concerns of healthcare organizations, from a theological/spiritual care perspective.
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RELB 559 - Studies in Daniel and Revelation (2)
An exploration of the prophetic view of Daniel as it intersects with world history. Also, John the Revelator’s vision of end times as God ends suffering and restores our broken world.
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RELE 505 - Christian Ethics in Healthcare (3)
This course will introduce the topic of Ethics in Healthcare and the role that the chaplain contributes to the care of patients and families. It also introduces the basis of Ethics to organizational leadership and change.
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RELE 615 - Bioethics: Human Dignity and Human Flourishing (1) Prerequisites: RELE 505
Notions of human dignity and human flourishing are expressed in sacred and secular texts, and international conventions and agreements. This course explores relationship of these grounding concepts to the complex bioethics issues confronting health care providers and society, including the use of medical technologies for reproduction, aggressive care of neonates, organ procurement and transplantation, genetics advancement and enhancement, potential human-animal hybrids, medically assisted suicide, use of life-extension technologies, human experimentation, human embryonic research, and the phenomena of illness.
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RELE 655 - Bioethics: Advanced Health Inequalities and Social Justice (1) Prerequisites: RELE 505
This course explores the prevalence and cause of health and health care disparities and provides an ethical analysis of when and how they morally matter. Attention will be given to racial and ethnic health disparities, citizenship status, gender disparities, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender health disparities, disability status and health disparities, and health disparities in rural and urban places. Attention will also be given to various theories of justice and social justice, including democratic political theory, libertarian and egalitarian views. Some consideration will be given to health care financing. Lastly, this course explores efforts to reduce health disparities and the major arguments for such activities and concerns.
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RELP 543 - Grief and Loss (3)
This course will study the many models of Grief. The student will learn how to minister to persons in all the stages of life, loss and pain. It will also introduce them to working with specific grief such as the loss of a child, dealing with suicide, working with addictions and the art of healing.
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RELT 508 - The Adventist Experience (2)
Understanding the beliefs and history that make the SDA church and community unique. How we can use our beliefs as we minister in a hurting world.
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RELT 528 - Historical Comparative Christian Religious Traditions (3)
This course will compare and contrast the historical and doctrinal development of a number of Christian Religious traditions, comparing and contrasting their development as a movement or tradition along with how their history informed their doctrine and still provide lasting meaning. Special attention will be paid to the nature of God, the nature of Christ and the nature of the Holy Spirit in relation to the followers of the tradition, along with other theological influences on the development of the tradition.
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RELT 548 - Biblical Hermeneutics (2)
Making the Bible relevant to our lives today. Learning how to understand Biblical principles as we navigate life, the world and interact with other people.
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RELT 568 - World Religions for Healthcare Professions (3)
This course will prepare students to learn and understand the basic beliefs of the religions of the world, survey their beginnings how they have changed over time and their internal diversities across the globe. These will be studied through cultural themes, sacred scripture lenses and bioethics.
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RELT 588 - Ellen G White Writings (2)
This course will explore Ellen White’s role and ministry. Topics covered will include: inspiration and her writings, her use of theology and understanding of history, her role in SDA doctrine, belief, diet and lifestyle. Also, a discussion about connecting her teachings to our times, beliefs and healthcare.
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RELT 608 - Liturgy in a Healing Context (2)
The unique role of scripture, music, prayer and liturgy as we minister to those who are suffering. Learning how to minister in diverse settings to people of various religious traditions.
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RELT 618 - Christian Church History (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the history of Christianity and the church from its beginnings in the apostolic period to its most recent expressions in the twentieth century. Major movements, leading personalities, theological developments and religious trends will be examined with the aim to better understand the broad spectrum of Christian expressions in both the West and non-West.
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RELT 628 - Contemporary Christian Theologies (3)
This course will introduce students to theological perspectives from the 20th Century and forward. Including existential theology, fundamentalism, evangelicalism, Vatican 2, liberation theologies, process theology, secular, feminist, womanist, post liberal and post secular theology. The objective is to better understand how we relate to and reflect with persons with differing theological perspectives.
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RELT 648 - Living from a Pastoral Theology (3)
This course will require students to reflect theologically on their call to ministry, the meaning of being set apart for pastoral ministry and the theological foundation for the work of the office of the pastor, by examining the various ministries of the pastor and the discipline of theological reflection. The student begins to clarify the integral relationship between one’s theology and the roles and tasks of pastoral ministry.
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RELT 668 - Wrestling with God in Suffering (3)
This course will examine the relationship between suffering and evil from various theological perspectives. It will also explore God’s redemptive work in the present and God’s creative purpose for the future.
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Nursing |
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MSNE 540 - Advanced Physical Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators (4)
This course focuses on advanced physical assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Students will explore disease management of acute, genetic and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Earning will be enhanced with simulation and case studies. Students are expected to complete fifty (50) hours of clinical practice. (Didactic 3 cr) (Clinical 1 cr) (14-wk).
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MSNE 570 - Teaching Methods and Strategies for Nurse Educators (2)
This course provides a foundation for the nurse educator to implement evidence-based teaching and learning methods and strategies in various educational settings. The integration of educational technology and innovation to enhance strategies will be emphasized. Internal and external influences, and theories impacting 21st Century profession of nursing education will be analyzed. This is a two (2) credit hours didactic course and students are expected to complete 30 clock hours.
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MSNG 546 - Strategic Leadership in Nursing (3)
This course examines various nursing leadership theories and strategies for leading individuals, groups, or systems within the complex, rapidly changing healthcare environments. Students will identify dimensions of the nursing workforce, workplace issues, and evidence-based leadership strategies that lead to positive organizational outcomes. Concepts of human resource and business management will be explored. The role of nurse leaders and the effects of the leadership style on workplace culture will also be discussed. This is a three (3) credit hours didactic course, and students are expected to complete 45 clock hours.
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NURS 115 - Introduction to Professional Nursing (2)
This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing, the Neuman Systems Model, the nursing process, clinical reasoning, the education of nurses, patient education, nursing research, healthcare informatics, healthcare policy, legal and ethical issues in healthcare, and roles of the nurse. The student will also develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary for the professional practice of nursing. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours).
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NURS 220 - Foundations of Nursing (4) Prerequisites: ENGL 144 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235
Corequisite: NURS 240 , NURS 265
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions to strengthen, and/or reconstitute, the adult client/patient’s lines of defense and resistance to internal, external, and created stressors. The student will identify stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables of the client/patient system. The student will provide care to patients/clients in the acute care and community environments. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours) and two credit hours of clinical (90 clock-hours).
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NURS 220C - Foundations of Nursing Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS 220
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NURS 225 - Introduction to Health Assessment (4) Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L , BIOL 225 , BIOL 225L , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , MATH 103 , NURS 115 , NUTR 122 , PSYC 128 , RELP 103 , SOCI 125 , CHEM 101
Corequisite: NURS 230 , NURS 235 , ENGL 144
This course provides the student with a comprehensive approach to health assessment using the nursing process. It incorporates theory and practice in history taking, physical examination techniques, use of assessment tools /equipment and health teaching. A wholistic approach, integrating cultural considerations, is utilized as the student learns common variations seen in healthy clients, age-related variations, and common abnormal findings. Case studies, as well as actual assessments, will provide a comprehensive learning experience. The student will learn a generalized as well as a focused approach to assessment. The courses NURS 220 and NURS 225 Introduction to Health Assessment are intended to reinforce each other by presenting complementary content to facilitate understanding of the course competencies. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours) and one credit hour of lab (15 clock-hours).
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NURS 225L - Introduction to Health Assessment Lab (0)
Corequisite: NURS 225
Must be taken concurrently with NURS225.
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NURS 230 - Health Promotion and Wellness (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L , BIOL 225 , BIOL 225L , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , MATH 103 , NURS 115 , NUTR 122 , PSYC 128 , RELP 103 , SOCI 125 , CHEM 101
Corequisite: NURS 225 , NURS 235 , ENGL 144
This clinical course is designed to critically examine the determinants of health, wellness, and illness prevention for individuals and groups throughout the life span. The focus is on teaching and learning to promote wellness in community settings using the concepts from nursing, nutrition, biopsychosocial sciences, and Healthy People 2020. The course is taught over the entire trimester. The course is three credits (2.2 credits of theory = 33 theory hours and 0.8 credits of clinical = 15 x 3 (3:1 ratio) = 45 x 0.8 = 36 clinical hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course (see the Academic Catalog for complete criteria).
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NURS 230C - Health Promotion and Wellness Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS230
Must be taken concurrently with NURS230.
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NURS 235 - Principles of Pathophysiology (3) Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L , BIOL 225 , BIOL 225L , CHEM 101 , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , MATH 103 , NURS 115 , NUTR 122 , PSYC 128 , RELP 103 , SOCI 125
Corequisite: NURS 225 , NURS 230 , ENGL 144
This course explores the principles of human physiology and the pathologic processes that alter patient/client lines of defense and resistance. The course will provide the student with an understanding of structural adaptations and functional responses of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. The student will develop the ability to relate clinical manifestations to pathophysiologic changes. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock hours).
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NURS 240 - Mental Health (4) Prerequisites: NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235
Corequisite: NURS 220 , NURS 265
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the patient/client neuropsychological lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing designated stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual variables across the life span. The student will learn to provide safe nursing care based on evidence that promotes competent care within the acute care and community environments. The course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours) and one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours). This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course.
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NURS 240C - Mental Health Nursing Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS240
Must be taken concurrently with NURS240.
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NURS 265 - Pharmacology (3) Prerequisites: NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235
Corequisite: NURS 220 , NURS 240
This course builds the student’s pharmacology knowledge base with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions. The major drug classifications will be studied in terms of their effects on the patient /client lines of defense and resistance. The student will discuss the client’s drug regimens for the purpose of teaching and providing quality care to patients and families. This course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours).
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NURS 310 - Adult Health I (4) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265
Corequisite: NURS 330 , NURS 315
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care for the patient/client experiencing designated stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the acute care environment. Both didactic and clinical portions of the course are built on the principles of effective nursing leadership, research, evidence-based practice, and safe delivery of wholistic care. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours) and two credit hours of clinical (90 clock-hours).
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NURS 310C - Adult Health Nursing I Clinical (0)
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with NURS310.
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NURS 315 - Gerontological Nursing (2) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235 , NURS 240 , NURS 265
Corequisite: NURS 310 , NURS 330
This course reviews the normal processes and relationships involved in aging. Emphasis is on promoting and maintaining the health of client and family while adapting to the stresses of altered relationships, mental and physical capacities, productivity and self-care independence that accompany increased aging. Special nursing adaptations required to provide care effectively to older adults receive attention. Particular attention is given to the use of pharmaceuticals in the management of healthcare as vulnerability increases. Clinical assignments may include either acute care or community-based environments.
This course includes two credit hours of theory.
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NURS 320 - Adult Health II (4) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 330
Corequisite: NURS 340 , NURS 375
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care of the patient/client experiencing selected chronic stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the acute environment. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours) and two credit hours of clinical (90 clock-hours).
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NURS 320C - Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS320
Must be taken concurrently with NURS320.
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NURS 330 - Nursing of Childbearing Family (4) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265
Corequisite: NURS 310 , NURS 315
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary and secondary prevention and strengthening the childbearing family lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care of the client/patient experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental and spiritual variables of the family during pregnancy, childbirth, neonatal and postpartum periods. The student will provide care within the acute care and community environments. This course includes 2.5 credit hours of theory (37.5 clock-hours) and 1.5 credit hours of clinical (67.5 clock-hours).
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NURS 330C - Nursing of Childbearing Family Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS 310
Must be taken concurrently with NURS 330 .
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NURS 340 - Nursing Care of the Child and Family (3) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 330
Corequisite: NURS 320 , NURS 375
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary and secondary prevention and strengthening the child and family lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care of the child and family experiencing stressors affecting the physiological, psychosocial, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours), one credit hour of clinical (45 clock-hours), and is taught over the entire trimester. This course meets the requirement for an oral communication course.
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NURS 340C - Nursing of the Child and Family Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS 320
Must be taken concurrently with NURS 340 .
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NURS 375 - Nursing Informatics (2) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 330
Corequisite: NURS 320 , NURS 340
This course introduces students to informatics as it applies to healthcare and nursing practice. The course consists of modules in which students learn about the theoretical perspectives related to the flow of information and evidence-based practice in healthcare; concepts of data, information, and knowledge; language models and concepts; technologies and their applications to nursing care; and the electronic health record. The course introduces and discusses public and institutional policies important to healthcare technology, communication, and documentation of healthcare interventions, with an emphasis on ethical, confidential, and security issues related to the electronic health record. The course will also address technology issues important to the future of nursing and healthcare. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours).
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NURS 410 - Adult Health III (4) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375
Corequisite: NURS 440 , NURS 425
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the provision of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and strengthening the adult patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will provide care of the patient/client experiencing selected chronic stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, developmental, and spiritual variables. The student will provide care within the acute care setting. This course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock-hours) and two credit hours of clinical (90 clock-hours).
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NURS 410C - Adult Health Nursing Clinical (0)
Corequisite: NURS 440
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NURS 425 - Introduction to Nursing Research (3) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235 , NURS 240 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375 , STAT 205
Corequisite: NURS 410 , NURS 440
This course introduces the research processes as a foundation for evidence-based nursing practice. The student will employ information technology in the search for published nursing research. The course requires a written qualitative and quantitative proposal and critique of published nursing research studies, as well as the presentation of a research proposal to peers.
The course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock-hours) and is taught over the entire trimester. This course meets the requirement for an oral and written communication course.
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NURS 430 - Leadership and Management (3) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375 , NURS 410 , NURS 440 , NURS 425
Corequisite: NURS 455 , NURS 460 , NURS 465
This clinical course is designed to critically examine the application of contemporary leadership and management principles in the current healthcare environment. The student will explore various leadership styles and theories, as well as concepts of conflict resolution, ethical and legal considerations, and principles of business as nurse leaders. The student will have the opportunity to participate with and analyze the function of managers, committee members, and attend professional organizations. This course includes 2.5 hours of theory (37 clock-hours) and 0.5 hours of clinical (22.5 clock-hours) and is taught over the entire trimester.
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NURS 440 - Community Health (4) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375
Corequisite: NURS 410 , NURS 425
This course focuses on the health of the population as a whole in a variety of public and private settings, and includes disease prevention, health promotion, health protection, and education on primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care. Interventions are based to effect changes in a multicultural society. The course describes the historical and current status of the healthcare delivery system and nursing practice in the community. It emphasizes and addresses the specific issues and societal concerns that affect nursing practice in the community. It analyzes conceptual frameworks applied to nursing practice in the community, selected models from nursing and related sciences. This course also examines the management of healthcare and select community environments (Community Assessment Project), as well as issues related to managing and evaluating cases, needs, programs, disasters, and groups in the community. The course discusses risk factors and problems for individuals and families throughout the life span. To meet the demands of a constantly changing healthcare system, the student must be able to understand the importance of involving consumers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare efforts. This course examines diversity in the role of nurses in the community and describes the rapidly changing roles, functions, and practice settings. The course includes three credit hours of theory (45 clock hours) and one credit of clinical (45 clock hours).
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NURS 455 - Professional Issues in Nursing (2) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 240 , NURS 235 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375 , NURS 410 , NURS 440 , NURS 425
Corequisite: NURS 430 , NURS 460 , NURS 465
This theory course examines the role of the professional nurse in the current healthcare system in the United States, focusing on social policy, quality, cost, and organization of care. Students are introduced to legal-ethical, political, financial, and sociocultural aspects of healthcare delivery. Concepts considered include knowledge; critical thinking; shared responsibility and self-development; environment; and healthcare professional role. The course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock hours) and is taught over the entire trimester. This course meets the requirement for an oral and written communication course.
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NURS 460 - Practicum (3) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235 , NURS 240 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375 , NURS 410 , NURS 440 , NURS 425
Corequisite: NURS 430 , NURS 455 , NURS 465
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the management of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in strengthening the patient/client lines of defense and resistance to environmental stressors. The student will manage stressors affecting the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables of the patient/client system. The student will provide care in an acute care environment. This clinical course is designed to facilitate the transition to the role of Registered Nurse. This is a 3-credit clinical course that includes 135 clinical hours.
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NURS 465 - Transition into the Nursing Profession (4) Prerequisites: NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235 , NURS 240 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 , NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 340 , NURS 375 , NURS 410 , NURS 425 , NURS 440
Corequisite: NURS 430 , NURS 455 , NURS 460
This course will prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN exam, as well as transition them to professional nursing practice. The application of NCLEX principles and concepts will be utilized preparing the student for success on NCLEX. Students will develop individualized NCLEX-RN study plans designed to assist them to complete NCLEX Prep practice exams. Students will perform analysis of their practice exam results to determine areas of the NCLEX test plan needing improvement. Additionally, students will be required to participate in laboratory practice-setting activities to enhance their critical thinking skills related to professional nursing practice.
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