Apply fundamental nutrition concepts to understand how diet and exercise intersect with health and performance. For the athlete to maximize performance and for the general consumer interested in overall fitness, health and wellbeing. OC

Introduction to food preparation skills, including food safety, knife skills, measuring techniques, and cooking methods for fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, fish, and poultry. Restricted to freshmen and sophomores in the Community Medical Dietetics program; others require permission from the course instructor.

Two hours lecture/two hours lab per week. Study of the health benefits and definitions of various vegetarian diets. Key areas covered include complementing proteins and obtaining adequate intake of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals while following various vegetarian diets. Includes weekly cooking lab to reinforce principles learned in class and to experiment with vegetarian foods from different cultures.

Introduction to the nutrition and dietetic profession. Examines the meaning of professionalism and strategies for success in the profession. Discusses pathways to becoming a dietitian and diverse jobs for which dietitians are qualified. Reviews the scientific evidence analysis as the foundation of practice.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to nursing students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Transition to practice competencies are analyzed to facilitate the transition from graduate nurse to registered nurse after completing the NCLEX examination. Strategies to maintain a successful nursing career, engage in life-long learning, and build resilience are addressed. Prerequisite: 326, 328, 336, 337, 360, 463. Register in final semester of program.

This course is designed to give the senior nursing student an overview of approaches to studying for the NCLEX. A variety of approaches and strategies for studying will be incorporated. The course is not intended to replace a professional review course for the licensure exam. Prerequisites: 323, 324, 365, 372, 382. Restricted to senior 2 year nursing students who are eligible to take ATI Predictor in their final semester concurrent with 482.

Application and synthesis of safe, evidence-based practice emphasizing clinical expertise, patient expectations, and the best research evidence. Integration of leadership and professional values of the nurse as provider and coordinator of holistic care. Emphasis on the transition to practice as a professional nurse with a focus on evaluation of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills when providing safe, evidence-based, quality nursing care. Prerequisites: 422, 432, 452, 465 or concurrent.

The portfolio process recognizes the contribution of RN experiences through reflection to demonstrate learning with a final capstone project. Building on the concepts, skills, and values acquired through a liberal arts education, students have the opportunity to realize the impact on advancing professional development and lifelong learning. Prerequisites: 315 or MATH 130, 340, 353, 450, 451 or concurrent, 462. PWC Bachelor Completion.