Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1211
Accompanies the lecture course and if required, it is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform minimal dissections and explorations of main anatomical structures using models and virtual explorations to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relation to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1210
Focuses on the physiology of the body system on a cellular level and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1221
Accompanies the lecture course and if required, is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform dissections to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the physiology of the body systems on a cellular level and their relationship to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220
Examines general disease mechanisms with an emphasis on the disease processes within each body system.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220
Students will develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in the context of personal, professional, digital, and academic environments, with emphasis on analysis. This course will enable students to examine, develop, and employ the writing process while focusing on audience, invention, rhetorical context, language, style, purpose, written communication strategies, and digital demands.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will extend and apply concepts introduced in Composition and Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy, through the development of written arguments and oral presentations for a variety of academic and professional audiences.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students with a foundation for college success, as well as the exploration of various health professions and tools for career planning. Emphasizes concepts of professionalism, health care ethics, and confidentiality as well as an introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and relevant medical terminology.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
This course introduces skills in reasoning, critical thinking, and quantitative literacy. Students will develop the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts and real-world situations. Students will develop the analytical skills necessary to ask questions and define problems; develop and apply quantitative models; and interpret data in order to evaluate arguments supported by quantitative evidence.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
The course provides a foundation for understanding human relationships and transferring that knowledge to personal/professional applications. Topics include basic dynamics of human relationships; awareness of self; the effect of environment on thoughts and behavior; the importance of intercultural competence; ethics and social responsibility; as well as building skills that will improve individual and team functions.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010, MTH 1010
Corequisite(s):
COM 1020
Provides nursing students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary in the delivery of care to the adult patient with a focus on the nursing process. Students are introduced to the program’s philosophy of nursing. The concepts of safety, quality, communication, client needs, cultural diversity, nursing history, ethical-legal, and holistic care are introduced. Critical thinking skills and the process of clinical reasoning will be stressed. Psychomotor learning will be provided in the laboratory and clinical setting. This course requires 45 theory hours, 30 lab hours and 90 clinical hours. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s):
NUR 2150P, NUR 2150L, NUR 2250A, NUR 2250L
Provides nursing students with basic knowledge in the health assessment of an adult client. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills to obtain a health history and knowledge and skills to examine the health of the adult client, including a physical examination. Students are introduced to biopsychosocial, spiritual well-being, community health, health promotion, holistic and concepts. The continuum of health and wellness, prevention and education will be stressed. Psychomotor learning will be provided in a laboratory setting. 45 hours of theory and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s):
NUR 2150A, NUR 2150L, NUR 2150P, NUR 2250L
Provides a theoretical foundation for the fundamental principles and concepts of pharmacotherapeutics, with a focus on classification, usage, dosage, and delivery methods. Provides nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to safely administer medications. Included are essentials of safe medication administration such as systems of measurement, abbreviations, symbols, and dosage calculations. Prevention of medical errors is an essential component of this course. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2150A, NUR 2250A
Corequisite(s):
NUR 2250A, NUR 2250L
Addresses the application of patient-centered care to the nursing process in the care of the medical surgical patient. Evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and cultural and global awareness are explored further. Concepts included in this course are: health promotion and maintenance, correlation of medications to disease processes, nutrition, communication, pain, infection control, and selected adult health conditions. Allows students to practice application of nursing process concepts of care in a supervised clinical setting. Case studies and simulation scenarios are utilized to promote learning. Administration of medication skills will be practiced in a lab setting. Quality and safety are underscored in the provision of care. 60 hours of theory, 30 hours of lab and 90 hours of clinical experience is required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2150A, NUR 2250A
Corequisite(s):
NUR 2550P, NUR 2550L, NUR 2350
Explores various nursing theorists and provides an overview of evidence-based practice with an emphasis on improved quality of care. Examines the role of research in the application of the nursing process and its contribution to the development of nursing as a science. The student will be challenged to critically evaluate research and how it applies to the nursing profession and explore ethical issues inherent in the research process. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2250A, NUR 2350, MTH 2750
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines the core functions and current organization of community health nursing as part of the larger healthcare system. Concentration is placed on achievement of optimal health outcomes for target populations and selected vulnerable subgroups within the community. The role of nursing will be examined in relation to public policy and emergency response and management. The clinical experience focuses on the application of community health and nursing principles in the care of individuals, families, and selected vulnerable subgroups within a variety of community health settings. Nurses serve as advocates, caregivers, leaders, and teachers as they apply to the nursing process to communities with a focus on epidemiology, environmental health, and emergency response and management. 45 hours of theory and 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2250A, NUR 2350, NUR 3050, NUR 3450, NUR 3550, NUR 3650, NUR 3750
Corequisite(s):
NUR 3150P
Presents the essential concepts of mental health and mental illness within the context of patient-centered care. Emphasis will be on enhancing mental wellness of individuals, families, or groups through a transpersonal caring model as students apply the nursing process. Theoretical content will focus on therapeutic communication, exploration of therapeutic use of self, major psychiatric disorders, stress and crisis, legal and ethical aspects of practice, and culturally competent care. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing assessment and interventions based on the Standards of Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice in a variety of clinical settings across the continuum of care. 45 hours of theory and 45 hours of clinical experience is required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2350, NUR 2550
Corequisite(s):
NUR 3450P
Focuses on medical/surgical issues of the older adult population and support system with an emphasis on health promotion. Personal values, attitudes, and feelings about aging, transitions, and dying will be explored. Common disorders of body systems and the use of pharmacological agents in the aged are emphasized. Hospice care will be explored including history, philosophy, and services provided. Special needs of the caregiver will be addressed. A clinical component will accompany this course in which students will have the opportunity to engage in caring relationships with the older adult population. 45 hours of theory and 90 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2350, NUR 2550
Corequisite(s):
NUR 3550P
Focuses on issues of children and their families with an emphasis on the application of the nursing process. Normal growth and development, common disorders of body systems and the use of pharmacological agents in children are explored. Students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to the care of children and families, through application of the nursing process to this patient population in a variety of settings. A multidisciplinary team approach and effective communication is emphasized. 45 hours of theory and 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2350, NUR 2550, PSY 2210
Corequisite(s):
NUR 3650P, NUR 3550, NUR 3550P
Introduces students to the developing family during the childbearing time as a focus for nursing. The emphasis is placed on the care of the mother as well as the care of the fetus and newborn. The nursing process is utilized in assessment of all elements and phases of pregnancy, planning, providing and evaluating nursing interventions that promote optimal wellness. The effects of culture, ethnic, and economic influences as well as the interaction with the extended family and/or community will be discussed. In addition, the complications of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes that threaten the childbearing family will be examined from both physiologic and psychosocial aspects. Assists students in applying theory and developing competence in utilizing the nursing process to provide care for families in the childbearing cycle. 45 hours of theory and 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2350, NUR 3550
Corequisite(s):
NUR 3750P, NUR 3550, NUR 3550P
In this course, nursing students will focus on advanced pathophysiological processes. Students will examine concepts of pathophysiology including incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, prognosis and treatment of disease processes encountered in the clinical setting. The course will focus on the study of cell structure, biology, microbiology, and physiological sciences. This provides the student with a foundation for understanding disease processes from the cellular to multi-system level. Students will apply knowledge learned in this course in nursing practice. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3050, NUR 3450, NUR 3550, NUR 3650, NUR 3750
Corequisite(s):
NUR 4150, NUR 4150P
Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills gained through the nursing program to medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, and perioperative phases as they occur across the healthcare continuum. Understanding of the role of the professional nurse expands to include multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. Advanced assessment skills are used in the clinical setting to recognize the complex, changing needs of adult patients with multiple health issues. Students will apply leadership and management skills to delegate and facilitate safe quality care at a complex level. 45 hours of theory and 90 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3050, NUR 3450, NUR 3550, NUR 3650, NUR 3750
Corequisite(s):
NUR 4150P
Emphasizes further development of the professional nursing role by exploring contemporary trends in leadership and management. Important concepts are covered such as quality and safety measures, financial factors, effective leadership concepts, and decision-making techniques. Personal leadership styles and values will be identified, and students will enhance leadership competencies by examining self in relation to professional standards, the nursing code of ethics, effective communications, and leadership theories and models. 30 hours of theory and 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
HUM 3910, NUR 3150, NUR 4050, NUR 4350 , NUR 4150
Corequisite(s):
NUR 4250P, NUR 4350P, NUR 4350
Provides nursing students with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of program outcomes. Under the direction and supervision of course faculty and individual clinical preceptor, students begin the transition to independent practitioner. Emphasis is placed on self-directed learning and evaluation in selected clinical areas. 15 hours of theory and 135 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3150, NUR 4050, NUR 4150
Corequisite(s):
NUR 4250, NUR 4350P
This course explores concepts related to palliative care nursing. Legal and ethical consideration will be explored as well as the standards and competencies expected of nursing providers. The nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary team is discussed as well as consideration of cultural and spiritual factors impacting end of life. Nursing management of selected conditions will also be explored. Emphasis is on the preparation of the nurse to be a competent and compassionate professional who can lead a transformation in care at the end of life. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3750
Corequisite(s):
None
Introduces students to the main concepts of global health and the link between global health and socio-economic development. This course will focus on measurement of health status, burden of disease, risk factors, and vulnerable populations. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3570
Corequisite(s):
None
This course will explore holistic nursing and its impact on health and healing. Students will explore philosophies, theories and ethics of holistic nursing and evaluate different holistic therapies used in caring for clients. Holistic communication, therapeutic environments and cultural diversity in holistic nursing will be discussed. Self-reflection and self-care by the nurse will be evaluated as well as current research and evidenced based practices related to holistic nursing. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3750
Corequisite(s):
None
Presents the essential concepts related to the care of the Hispanic patient within the context of patient-centered care. Emphasis will be on enhancing knowledge and skills related to basic communication in the Spanish language, health conditions that are relevant in the Hispanic culture, and cultural, health, and spiritual practices that may influence care of Hispanic patients. Theoretical content will focus on therapeutic communication, exploration of therapeutic use of self, prevalent disorders in the Hispanic population, and practices that promote the provision of culturally competent care. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing assessment and interventions that support the provision of high quality, patient-centered care. Must complete with a B- or better.
Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3570
Corequisite(s):
None
Explores basic concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms including the basic composition, metabolism, genetics, immunology, and epidemiology of microorganisms. The human diseases caused by these microorganisms in addition to their treatments will be presented. A laboratory may be taken concurrently with the lecture course; students will perform several experiments to reinforce the material presented in lecture. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
BIO 2411
Provides an overview of biochemical structures and reactions that occur in living systems. Emphasis is placed on the areas of energy, proteins, and catalysis as well as metabolism and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110
Corequisite(s):
None
Explores the integration of health care practice with computer technology and information science. Students will identify, gather, process, and manage information obtained and accessed via advanced information technology. Issues related to the protection of privacy, confidentiality, ethics, and security of information in the healthcare environment will be evaluated.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Teaches students how the logic of science is applied to basic nutrition concerns, including food groups and recommended nutritional guidelines.
Prerequisite(s):
None
Corequisite(s):
None
Examines changes that occur across the human lifespan, from conception to end of life. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, personality, social, and emotional changes.
Prerequisite(s):
PSY 1110 or PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
Fosters an appreciation of the visual arts by learning about basic art concepts, styles, vocabulary, and art-making techniques and materials (media). Students study and analyze works of art, major artists, artistic meanings, and the cultural and global communities in which the art is created.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
Provides students with a greater understanding of the role music plays in human life. Students gain general knowledge of the history of music. Students are provided with opportunities to develop an appreciation of music of various genres.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1010
Corequisite(s):
None
This capstone course is designed to synthesize and transfer knowledge gained from the general education coursework. Students will apply learning experiences to professional, real world, complex, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050, SOC 3050
Corequisite(s):
None
Focuses on data interpretation and practical application of introductory level statistics. Emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the use of statistics in various fields, including the ability to interpret results. Topics include development and analysis of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and regression analysis. Students determine appropriate statistical methods, calculate basic statistical values, and analyze/interpret data sets including statistical software study results. MTH 2750 – Statistical Methods satisfies the MTA Statistics Pathway.
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110
Corequisite(s):
None
Students will develop their civic knowledge and cultural competence by exploring topics that demonstrate the relationship between the local, national, and global dimensions of complex issues. Students will develop their awareness of cultural diversity and sharpen their analytical skills by integrating economic, political science, sociological, and ethical concepts, theories, and perspectives. Requires completion of a service-learning experience.
Prerequisite(s):
COM 1020, MTH 1010, PSY 2050
Corequisite(s):
None
