This course introduces the concepts of diseases and illnesses in a persons biological system. It utilizes a holistic focus regarding the disease process, associated physiologic responses and manifestations, and diagnostic testing of selected health alterations. Clinical judgement is used in the application of the nursing process. Prerequisites: BIOL 114, CHEM 106 or 121, admission to professional nursing sequence.

Expand on foundational nursing knowledge, attitudes, and skills to the integrate and apply evolving disciplinary knowledge and ways of knowing with a foundation in liberal arts. A central component includes the interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills needed to be effective in providing high-quality, individualized holistic nursing care. Concepts of information literacy are developed to critically analyze levels of evidence in scholarly literature to make informed decisions for quality and safe care based on best practice. Prerequisite: ENGL 103. IL.

This clinical course advances the students nursing skills and provides experiences and opportunities to engage in actions that promote holistic person-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings utilizing clinical judgment skills. Emphasis will be on interpreting baseline health information, correlating health conditions with individual preferences, analyzing assessment findings, and planning evidence-based interventions to achieve intended health outcomes.

This didactic course prepares students to analyze system disorders that occur and differentiate between the various states of health and illness. By relating quality measures and intended health outcomes to holistic evidence-based nursing interventions, students will develop clinical judgment skills that promote trust and establish the foundations for compassionate care. Social determinants of health will be identified and interpreted to alleviate inequity in health care. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 242, 349, BIOL 296, WCII course. Must take concurrent with NURS 337.

This didactic and clinical course provides a holistic relationship-based care approach to health promotion and health alterations for children, from birth throughout adolescence, and their families. Students will utilize the nursing process to provide equitable care to diverse families based on inclusivity for providing professional holistic care. Students will also utilize a clinical judgement framework to evaluate health outcomes for this specific population. Prerequisites: 231, 232, 242, 349, PSYC 220, WCII course.

This didactic and clinical course provides a holistic relationship-based care approach to the assessment and management of healthy and high-risk families during childbearing years, as well as healthy and high-risk mothers and newborns. Students will utilize the nursing process to provide equitable care to diverse families based on inclusivity for providing professional holistic care. Students will also utilize a clinical judgement framework to evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes. Prerequisites: 231, 232, 242, 349, PSYC 220, WCII course.

This course focuses on scientific research as it applies to disciplines in healthcare. Students will learn about the statistical techniques associated with collecting and analyzing data, to make informed decisions based on current evidence. Students will learn to interpret tables and charts, descriptive statistics, basic and discrete probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. Students will also learn statistical techniques and the most appropriate statistical methods used in research. QQL Bachelor Completion.

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 freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

The course focuses on developing holistic, therapeutic, person-centered communication skills that are effective in promoting inclusivity, equity, diversity, and relationship-building with patients, families, and other health care professionals. Emphasis will be on exploring written, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as, active listening skills.