Upper-Level Course Descriptions

The following are upper level nursing courses taken in the Campus track (NURSING), Collaborative track (NURS COL), or BSN-LINC/National track (NURS NAT)

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 317

Health Assessment

This course emphasizes essential nursing skills in the assessment process, introducing health history and physical examination techniques across the life span. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license.

4 credits

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 341

Theoretical Foundations

This course analyzes historical, legal, cultural, economic and social factors that influence nursing/health care delivery. Nursing theories are presented. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license.

4 credits

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 434

Nursing Research

This course emphasizes the role of the nurse as researcher and research consumer, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative research. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license.

3 credits

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 437

Management and Leadership

This course examines the nurse as leader and manager in a variety of contexts and settings. Theories, processes, and behaviors of leadership and management are explored. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license.

4 credits

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 444

Community Health Nursing

This course covers Community Health Nursing principles and roles. Examines institutions involved in promoting and maintaining health of populations. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license.

3 credits

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 445

Community Health Nursing Practicum

This course complements the theory, models, and concepts learned in Community Health Nursing. It is a practice component that brings community health nursing into reality. The focus is on disease prevention and health promotion for individuals, families, aggregates, and communities. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license; and NURSING, NURS COL, or NURS NAT 444 or concurrent enrollment.

3credits, Field experience required

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 451

Synthesis for Nursing Practice

Course focus is synthesis of professional nursing roles introduced in previous courses. In addition, nursing theories are analyzed in light of their value to practice. Nursing’s societal involvement is emphasized. P: Major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT 317, 341, 434, 437, 444 and 445.

3 credits

NURSING, NURS COL, NURS NAT 492

Special Topics in Nursing

Course topics vary. Topics vary and may include Healthy Aging, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Women’s Health Care, Global Aspects, Informatics, Cross-Cultural, End-of-Life, Child with Chronic Illness, School Health, Legal Issues. P: major in NURSING, NURS COL or NURS NAT and R.N. license. Six credits of special topics are required, repeatable to 12 cr.

2, 3, or 4 credits depending on course