NUR - Nursing (NUR)

NUR 101  Fundamentals of Nursing  6 SHC  

This course facilitates the development of beginning technical competency in the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of selected patients of varying ages.

Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing program.
Corequisites: NUR 139. (4.5/4.5)

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab/Clinical Hours: 4.5

NUR 139  Introduction to Nursing Concepts  3 SHC  

This course introduces healthcare and nursing concepts that emphasize the role of the nurse in providing safe, effective, and outcome-driven care.

Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing program.
Corequisites: NUR 101.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

NUR 157  Application of Nursing Concepts I  7 SHC  

This course promotes nursing competency in the care of individuals experiencing commonly occurring health problems with predictable outcomes.

Prerequisites: successful completion of 1st semester ADN3 or Nursing Program Admission to ADN5.
Corequisites: NUR 162.

Lecture Hours: 5
Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

NUR 162  Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing  3 SHC  

This course covers application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected mental health problems in a variety of settings. The course includes the study of dynamics of human behavior ranging from normal to extreme.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of first semester ADN3 coursework or nursing program admission to ADN5.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

NUR 201  Transition Nursing  3 SHC  

This course facilitates the transition of the licensed practical nurse graduate to the role of the associate degree nursing student.

Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Corequisites: NUR 162 and NUR 203.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

NUR 203  Transition for Licensed Practical Nurses  1 SHC  

This course assists licensed practical nurses in their transition to the role of the associate degree nursing student.

Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Corequisites: NUR 201 and NUR 162.

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

NUR 211  Care of Childbearing Family  4 SHC  

This course facilitates the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of the childbearing family. Focus is on both normal and abnormal aspects.

Prerequisites: NUR 201, NUR 203, and NUR 162 or NUR 157.
Corequisites: NUR 212 and NUR 232.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

NUR 212  Nursing Care of Children  4 SHC  

This course facilitates the application of the nursing process to assist in meeting the needs of children with acute and chronic health problems. Focus is on growth and development and anticipatory guidance.

Prerequisites: NUR 201, NUR 203, and NUR 162 or NUR 157.
Corequisites: NUR 211 and NUR 232.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

NUR 216  Nursing Seminar  1 SHC  

This course is an exploration of concepts related to selected nursing topics.

Prerequisites: NUR 211, NUR 212, and NUR 232.
Corequisites: NUR 219 and NUR 227.

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

NUR 219  Nursing Manangement and Leadership  4 SHC  

This course prepares the student for the professional nursing role through the introduction of management skills required to care for small groups of individuals and to function as a leader of a nursing team.

Prerequisites: NUR 211, NUR 212, and NUR 232.
Corequisites: NUR 227 and NUR 216.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

NUR 227  Application of Nursing Concepts II  7 SHC  

This course promotes nursing competency in the care of individuals across the lifespan experiencing complex health problems with predictable outcomes.

Prerequisites: NUR 211, NUR 212, and NUR 232. Corequisite(s) NUR 216 and NUR 219.

Lecture Hours: 5
Lab/Clinical Hours: 6

NUR 232  Gerontological Nursing  3 SHC  

This course facilitates the development of competence to meet the needs of older adults.

Prerequisites: NUR 201, NUR 203, and NUR 162, or NUR 157.
Corequisites: NUR 211 and NUR 212.

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 6