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.

This direct care clinical course uses caring communication to explore patient life histories and experiences which are integral to relationship-based care of aging individuals. By immersing themselves in different settings across the continuum of care for older adults, students will utilize the nursing process to develop holistic nursing interventions to promote trust and establish a plan that considers principles of equity and diversity.

The course emphasizes the importance of supporting healthy active aging of diverse individuals across the continuum of healthcare settings. Attention is given to acute and chronic conditions and interdisciplinary collaboration that promotes engagement, participation, equity, dignity, and self-determination. Students will differentiate between various states of wellness and illness considering the uniqueness and diverse backgrounds of aging individuals. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342, BIOL 296. Must take concurrent with 232.

The course introduces health promotion and diseaseprevention strategieswhile incorporating person-centered carethat promotes health and health equityfordiversepopulations across the lifespan.Students gain knowledge of physical assessment skills necessary to complete a culturally competent health history and physical examination using holistic principles considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural concerns.

This course provides knowledge of the older adult and relates nursing skills. It introduces age related changes, their impact on the functional health patterns and issues concerning the older adult population. Clinical experience takes place in a variety of settings and in the community with older adults. Prerequisites: 230, 290, 342, BIOL 296, complete immunization and health record on file in the university health services office, C.N.A. certification; CPR certification, caregiver background check, admission to professional nursing sequence.

This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing in society. Emphasis will be on the role and function of the professional nurse which includes self-care practices. Concepts of ethics, clinical judgement, nursing process, nursing care plans, and health promotion with a focus on the holistic nature of nursing stemming from Florence Nightingale and other nurse theorists will be explored. The course will also prepare students to write professionally, establish skills for nursing research and integrate reflection into their practice.

Practicum experience of the vocal pedagogy emphasis in the vocal performance program. The practicum includes observation, teaching, recording, and journaling of applied lessons. A pedagogy contract must be submitted to the supervising faculty, department chair and the college dean before the end of the first week of the semester. Restricted to music majors accepted into the performance program by passing a hearing. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Permission of department chair required. Prerequisite MUSC 206, 420.

The course is comprised each week of a half-period vocal coaching session with a faculty coach-accompanist and a half-period of collaborative work in the students applied voice lesson. Vocal coaching will address the style, musical markings, tempo, language, phrasing, and interpretation of the applied lesson repertoire. Students registered for one credit of MUVO 371 must register concurrently for one credit of MUVO 372. Restricted to music majors. Restricted to students with junior and senior standing. May be repeated for credit.