Nursing Courses | 2026-2027 Academic Catalog | SIU

This course is an introduction into the nursing profession. Professional conduct, clinical/internship expectancies and expectations are discussed. Students learn common nursing practices as well as the core concepts of nursing. Prerequisites: AH 105, PHSL 240A,B or equivalent; Restricted to NUR majors.

Credit Hours: 1

This course is an introduction to the nursing profession. Professional conduct, clinical/internship expectancies, and expectations are discussed. Students learn common nursing practices as well as the core concepts of nursing. Prerequisites: AH 105, PHSL 240A,B or equivalent; Restricted to NUR majors.

Credit Hours: 1

This course introduces the basic nursing concepts such as physiologic and safety needs, physical assessment, and fundamental nursing skills. Students are to apply communication, assessment and nursing skills while caring for the needs of clients in diverse populations. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 300L. If NUR 300L is dropped, then NUR 300 must be dropped. If NUR 300 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 300L. Prerequisites: AH 105, and A&P 1 and 2 or equivalent; Restricted to NUR majors. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $1,026.33.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the laboratory to accompany NUR 300. This course introduces the basic nursing concepts such as physiologic and safety needs, physical assessment, and fundamental nursing skills. Students are to apply communication, assessment and nursing skills while caring for the needs of clients in diverse populations. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 300. If NUR 300 is dropped, then NUR 300L must be dropped. If NUR 300L is failed, the student must register for and retake NUR 300. Prerequisites: AH 105, and A&P 1 and 2 or equivalent. Restricted to NUR majors.

Credit Hours: 2

This course introduces the basic nursing concepts such as physiologic and safety needs, physical assessment, and fundamental nursing skills. Students are to apply communication, assessment and nursing skills while caring for the needs of clients in diverse populations. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 301L. If NUR 301L is dropped, then NUR 301 must be dropped. If NUR 301 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 301L. Prerequisites: AH 105, and A&P 1 and 2 or equivalent. Restricted to NUR majors. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $1,026.33.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the laboratory to accompany NUR 301. This course introduces the basic nursing concepts such as physiologic and safety needs, physical assessment, and fundamental nursing skills. Students are to apply communication, assessment and nursing skills while caring for the needs of clients in diverse populations. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 301. If NUR 301 is dropped, then NUR 301L must be dropped. If NUR 301L is failed, the student must register for and retake NUR 301. Prerequisites: AH 105, and A&P 1 and 2 or equivalent; Restricted to NUR majors.

Credit Hours: 2

The primary objective of NUR 310 is to instill in the student an understanding of the foundational nursing concepts as they relate to provision of care and resilience in the clinical setting. The safe and effective method to administer medications as well as math skills will be measured as competency. Key points include the following: Identify foundational theories essential to nursing clinical judgement, introduce the nursing process, comprehend safe and effective methods of drug administration, demonstrate accurate mathematical skills to administer medications safely, identify ways to perform self-care in nursing practice, identify reasons why nursing practice can lead to self-care deficits, and develop an individualized plan for successful self-care to promote resilience in the nursing program and future practice. Prerequisites: AH 105, PHSL 240A,B or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

The primary objective of NUR 311 is to instill in the student an understanding of the foundational nursing concepts as they relate to provision of care and resilience in the clinical setting. The safe and effective method to administer medications as well as math skills will be measured as competency. Key points include the following: Identify foundational theories essential to nursing clinical judgement, introduce the nursing process, comprehend safe and effective methods of drug administration, demonstrate accurate mathematical skills to administer medications safely, identify ways to perform self-care in nursing practice, identify reasons why nursing practice can lead to self-care deficits, and develop an individualized plan for successful self-care to promote resilience in the nursing program and future practice. Prerequisites: AH 105, PHSL 240A,B or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment.?This includes?the nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill.? Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identify patient diagnoses.? Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 320L. If NUR 320L is dropped, then NUR 320 must be dropped. If NUR 320 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 320L.?Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, and 310 with grades of C or better. Restricted to NUR majors. Lab fee: $150. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the laboratory to accompany NUR 320. This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment.?This includes?nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill.?Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identifying patient diagnosis.?Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle.?Must be taken concurrently with NUR 320. If NUR 320L is dropped, then NUR 320 must be dropped. If NUR 320 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 320L. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, and 310 with grades of C or better. Credit Hours: 1.

Credit Hours: 1

This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment.?This includes?the nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill.? Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identify patient diagnoses.? Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 321L. If NUR 321L is dropped, then NUR 321 must be dropped. If NUR 321 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 321L.?Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, and 311 with grades of C or better. Restricted to NUR majors. Lab fee: $150. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the laboratory to accompany NUR 321. This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment. This includes nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill. Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identifying patient diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 321. If NUR 321L is dropped, then NUR 321 must be dropped. If NUR 321 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 321L. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, and 311 with grades of C or better. Credit Hours: 1.

Credit Hours: 1

This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment. This includes nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan, with an understanding of normal and abnormal physiology. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill. Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding physiology, patient data and identifying patient diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills critical to pathophysiology, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 322L. If NUR 322L is dropped, then NUR 322 must be dropped. If NUR 322 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 322L.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the laboratory to accompany NUR 322. This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process as a holistic approach to assessment. This includes nursing of individuals and families across the lifespan. Developmental and growth milestones will be assessed for normal development and compared to the acutely and chronically ill. Students will use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to assess information regarding patient data and identifying patient diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on developing physical examination skills, obtaining health histories from patients, and performing safe nursing care to meet basic healthcare needs in the human life cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 322. If NUR 322L is dropped, then NUR 322 must be dropped. If NUR 322 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 322L.

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides the student with knowledge of the basic mechanisms involved in the pathophysiological processes. Functions of the gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, neurological and musculoskeletal systems are emphasized. The impact of age, gender, genetics, genomics, life style, and the environment are applied to various pathophysiological states. Restricted to NUR majors.

Credit Hours: 3

This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330C. If NUR 330C is dropped, then NUR 330 must be dropped. If NUR 330 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 330C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses with a C or higher. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 330.This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 330. If NUR 330C is dropped, then NUR 330 must be dropped. If NUR 330 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 330C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 331C. If NUR 331C is dropped, then NUR 331 must be dropped. If NUR 331 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 331C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses with a C or higher. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 331. This course uses a family-oriented approach to the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. The course emphasizes the health problems associated with these groups with relation to the family dynamic. The student will relate concepts and principles related to the health-illness continuum with respect to the wellness and health of the children and their families. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 331. If NUR 331C is dropped, then NUR 331 must be dropped. If NUR 331 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 331C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335C. If NUR 335C is dropped, then NUR 335 must be dropped. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, 310, 320, 345 with a C or higher. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 335. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 335. If NUR 335 is dropped, then NUR 335C must be dropped. If NUR 335C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 335. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 336C. If NUR 336C is dropped, then NUR 336 must be dropped. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 311, 321, 346 with a C or higher. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 336. This course will orientate students to the nursing process in caring for women and their families in association with reproductive health issues that are experienced in a variety of clinical settings. Consideration is also given to common complications that occur in the childbearing cycle. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 336. If NUR 336 is dropped, then NUR 336C must be dropped. If NUR 336C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 336. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course introduces students to pharmacology and provides them with the foundation for medication administration. Emphasis is on drug therapy that is based on concepts of nursing and drug classifications and characteristics. Drug pharmacokinetics, metabolism, excretion and action sites are discussed. The student will learn drug dosages and limitations as well as how to apply the nursing process to the patient receiving drugs in various clinical situations. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces students to pharmacology and provides them with the foundation for medication administration. Emphasis is on drug therapy that is based on concepts of nursing and drug classifications and characteristics. Drug pharmacokinetics, metabolism, excretion and action sites are discussed. The student will learn drug dosages and limitations as well as how to apply the nursing process to the patient receiving drugs in various clinical situations. Prerequisites: AH 105, PHSL 240A,B or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

Credit will be awarded via program evaluation of upper-level non-accredited occupational education and training related to the student's academic and career objectives. Credit is established by departmental evaluation. This course awards academic credit for students who demonstrate competency through successful nursing licensure and verification of prior occupational learning. In alignment with the CCNE Baccalaureate Essentials, students receive credit that acknowledges competencies gained from prior nursing education and professional experience. Competency credit recognizes foundational knowledge in patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, professional communication, and clinical judgment.

Credit Hours: 1-60

This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 400C. If NUR 400C is dropped, then NUR 400 must be dropped. If NUR 400 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 400C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $1,026.33.

Credit Hours: 4

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 400. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 400. If NUR 400C is dropped, then NUR 400 must be dropped. If NUR 400C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 400. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 401C. If NUR 401C is dropped, then NUR 401 must be dropped. If NUR 401 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 401C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $1,026.33.

Credit Hours: 4

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 401. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 401. If NUR 401C is dropped, then NUR 401 must be dropped. If NUR 401C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 401. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 405C. If NUR 405C is dropped, then NUR 405 must be dropped. If NUR 405 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 405C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 405. This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 405.? If NUR 405 is dropped, then NUR 405C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 406C. If NUR 406C is dropped, then NUR 406 must be dropped. If NUR 406 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 406C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 406. This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings specific for geriatric patients. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes the health response and intervention for geriatric patients who are aging and experiencing chronic health problems, functional losses and frailty. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 406. If NUR 406 is dropped, then NUR 406C must be dropped. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course applies the student?s knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families, and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student?s knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410C. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. If NUR 410 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 410C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1. Lab fee: $150. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 410. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 410. If NUR 410 is dropped, then NUR 410C must be dropped. If NUR 410C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 410. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 Courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course applies the student?s knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families, and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411C. If NUR 411 is dropped, then NUR 411C must be dropped. If NUR 411 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 411C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 Courses. Lab fee: $150. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 411. This course applies the student's knowledge of the nursing process in caring for individuals and families with mental health issues. Emphasis is placed on those individuals, families and groups to implement professional relationships based on the student's knowledge of psychopathology. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411. If NUR 411 is dropped, then NUR 411C must be dropped. If NUR 411C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 411. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 Courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course builds on knowledge essential to caring for adults who experience complex health problems. This advanced medical/surgical course provides the knowledge necessary to improve patient health and emphasizes the importance of delivering care safely. Students will synthesize knowledge of health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion, and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 415C. If NUR 415 is dropped, then NUR 415C must be dropped. If NUR 415 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 415C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 2 Courses. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $876.33.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 415. Supervised work experience in a professional setting, which allows selected specialized care in an area to enhance skills. This selected clinical experience allows for additional assessment, intervention and care that will be unique to the populations of the selected area of the internship. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship with online course work, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 415. If NUR 415C is dropped, then NUR 415 must be dropped. If NUR 415 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 415C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 2 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course builds on knowledge essential to caring for adults who experience complex health problems. This advanced medical/surgical course provides the knowledge necessary to improve patient health and emphasizes the importance of delivering care safely. Students will synthesize knowledge of health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion, and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 416C. If NUR 416 is dropped, then NUR 416C must be dropped. If NUR 416 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 416C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 2 Courses. Course fee for Elsevier learning and testing solutions: $876.33.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 416. Supervised work experience in a professional setting, which allows selected specialized care in an area to enhance skills. This selected clinical experience allows for additional assessment, intervention and care that will be unique to the populations of the selected area of the internship. This course hosts a seminar at the beginning and end of the internship with online course work, and 64 clinical hours completed with an approved preceptor. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 416. If NUR 416C is dropped, then NUR 416 must be dropped. If NUR 416 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 416C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 2 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course is designed to help nurses understand patient nutrition. Considerations for diabetes, age, lifestyle, etc. are taught. Dietary choices for chronic disease prevention on a national and global scale are discussed. Physiologic processes and function are covered focusing on fluid-electrolyte balance and the six classes of nutrients. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to help nurses understand patient nutrition. Considerations for diabetes, age, lifestyle, etc. are taught. Dietary choices for chronic disease prevention on a national and global scale are discussed. Physiologic processes and function are covered focusing on fluid-electrolyte balance and the six classes of nutrients. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301 311, 321, and 346 with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 courses. Credit Hours: 2.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to help nurses promote patient wellness through the lens of nutrition and pharmacology knowledge. Building on knowledge and science, the nurse will incorporate multiple perspectives in the provision of care. Promoting wellness through person-centered care, the nurse utilizes holistic, just, compassionate, and coordinated actions that are developmentally appropriate for the patient. The impact of nutrition on wellness as well as pharmacological interventions is explored within the context of nursing practice within a functional care delivery system.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the public health nurse's role in influencing global health. The role of the global public health nurse focuses on improving health outcomes and healthcare access worldwide, particularly in underserved, low-resource, or vulnerable populations. Global health nurses are culturally competent in their approach in examining traditional and non-traditional partnerships and the interdependence between them in impacting social determinants of health. In this course, students will utilize epidemiological approach to collect data and draw inferences as to health trends across borders.

Credit Hours: 3

Students will explore management roles and leadership skills essential for nurses serving in a leadership role. Sample topics include budgeting and finance, workforce scheduling, culture building and regulatory compliance. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 435C. If NUR 435C is dropped, then NUR 435 must be dropped. If NUR 435 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 435C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 435. Students will participate in a variety of clinical opportunities associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. This course requires the completion of 64 preceptor-led clinical hours. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 435. If NUR 435 is dropped, then NUR 435C must be dropped. If NUR 435C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 435. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

Students will explore management roles and leadership skills essential for nurses serving in a leadership role. Sample topics include budgeting and finance, workforce scheduling, culture building and regulatory compliance. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 436C. If NUR 436C is dropped, then NUR 436 must be dropped. If NUR 436 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 436C. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411, and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses. Credit Hours: 2.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 436. Students will participate in a variety of clinical opportunities associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. This course requires the completion of 64 preceptor-led clinical hours. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 436. If NUR 436 is dropped, then NUR 436C must be dropped. If NUR 436C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 436. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411, and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses. Credit Hours: 1.

Credit Hours: 1

Students will explore management roles and leadership skills essential for nurses serving in a leadership role. The following development of leadership aspects will be explored: the ability to leverage personal and professional power; the necessity to recognize responsibility of life-long learning strategies; and the need for resilience, agility and adaptability. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 437C. If NUR 437C is dropped, then NUR 437 must be dropped. If NUR 437 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 437C.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 437. Students will participate in a variety of clinical opportunities associated with nurses serving in a leadership role. This course requires the completion of 64 preceptor-led clinical hours. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 437. If NUR 437 is dropped, then NUR 437C must be dropped. If NUR 437C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 437.

Credit Hours: 1

This review is required for all students, excluding those in the RN to BSN track, during the last semester of enrollment. The course offers the opportunity for nursing students to prepare/review for the RN licensing exam (NCLEX). The NCLEX outline is examined, topical sections are elaborated upon and test taking strategies are explored. Students will be required to take mock exams for course assessment and completion. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, 300L, 310, 320, 320L, 345, 400, 400C, 405, 405C, 425, 330, 330C, 335, 335C, 410, 410C, 435, 435C, 415, 415C with a grade of C- or better. Credit Hours: 1.

Credit Hours: 1

This review is required for all students, excluding those in the RN to BSN track, during the last semester of enrollment. The course offers the opportunity for nursing students to prepare/review for the RN licensing exam (NCLEX). The NCLEX outline is examined, topical sections are elaborated upon and test taking strategies are explored. Students will be required to take mock exams for course assessment and completion. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411 and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Credit Hours: 1.

Credit Hours: 1

This course examines the public health nurse's role as it influences the patient within their family, community, and population. The role of the public health nurse is to advocate for the patient while working with the entire healthcare team to provide care that is of high quality, effective and efficient. Students will use critical thinking skills, examine case studies, and utilize tools and resources commonly used by nurses to coordinate a patient's care plan. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445C. If NUR 445C is dropped, then NUR 445 must be dropped. If NUR 445 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 445C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and Level 2 Courses. Lab fee: $150.

Credit Hours: 2

This course examines the practice of care management as it influences the patient within their family, community, and population. The role of case managers is to advocate for the patient while working with the entire healthcare team to provide care that is of high quality, effective and efficient. Students will use critical thinking skills, examine case studies, and utilize tools and resources commonly used by nurses to coordinate a patient's care plan. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 445. If NUR 445C is dropped, then NUR 445 must be dropped. If NUR 445 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 445C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and Level 2 Courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course examines the public health nurse's role as it influences the patient within their family, community, and population. The role of the public health nurse is to advocate for the patient while working with the entire healthcare team to provide care that is of high quality, effective and efficient. Students will use critical thinking skills, examine case studies, and utilize tools and resources commonly used by nurses to coordinate a patient's care plan. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 446C. If NUR 446C is dropped, then NUR 446 must be dropped. If NUR 446 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 446C. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 300, 300L, 310, 320, 320L, 345, 400, 400C, 405, 405C, 425, 330, 330C, 335, 335C, 410, and 410C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and Level 2 Courses. Lab fee: $150. Credit Hours: 2.

Credit Hours: 2

This course examines the practice of care management as it influences the patient within their family, community, and population. The role of case managers is to advocate for the patient while working with the entire healthcare team to provide care that is of high quality, effective and efficient. Students will use critical thinking skills, examine case studies, and utilize tools and resources commonly used by nurses to coordinate a patient's care plan. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 446. If NUR 446C is dropped, then NUR 446 must be dropped. If NUR 446 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 446C. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411, and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and Level 2 Courses.

Credit Hours: 1

This course examines the public health nurse's role as it influences the patient within their family, community, and population. The role of the public health nurse is to advocate for the patient while working with the entire healthcare team to provide care that is of high quality, effective and efficient. Students will use critical thinking skills, examine case studies, and utilize tools and resources commonly used by nurses to coordinate a patient's care plan. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 447C. If NUR 447C is dropped, then NUR 447 must be dropped. If NUR 447 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 447C.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the public health nurse's role as it influences the patient within their family, community, and population. The role of the public health nurse is to advocate for the patient while working with the entire healthcare team to provide care that is of high quality, effective and efficient. Students will use critical thinking skills, examine case studies, and utilize tools and resources commonly used by nurses to coordinate a patient's care plan. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 447C. If NUR 447C is dropped, then NUR 447 must be dropped. If NUR 447 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 447C.

Credit Hours: 1

Students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision-making processes for treatment. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 450C. If NUR 450C is dropped, then NUR 450 must be dropped. If NUR 450 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 450C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 450. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 450. If NUR 450 is dropped, then NUR 450C must be dropped. If NUR 450C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 450. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses.

Credit Hours: 1

Students will learn to use professional judgment and effective nursing methods in a variety of acute and chronic conditions seen in the nursing profession. By experiencing end of life situations involving the proper care associated with terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care, as well as psychosocial and spiritual considerations, one will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical decision-making processes for treatment. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 451C. If NUR 451C is dropped, then NUR 451 must be dropped. If NUR 451 is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 451C. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411, and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses. Credit Hours: 2.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the clinical to accompany NUR 451. This course introduces students to nursing care for adults who experience complex health problems. There is an emphasis placed on knowledge and evidence-based clinical findings. The foundation of this course is to improve patient health and emphasize the importance of delivering care safely. The course emphasizes health responses from fluid and electrolyte imbalance, digestion, hormone regulation, oxygenation, ventilation, immunology, cellular proliferation, tissue perfusion and skin function. Must be taken concurrently with NUR 451. If NUR 451 is dropped, then NUR 451C must be dropped. If NUR 451C is failed, the student must register and retake NUR 451. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411, and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses. Credit Hours: 1.

Credit Hours: 1

This capstone focuses on developing professional nursing practice by integrating the following characteristics into personal role: human rights, ethics, cultural sensitivity/humility and emotional intelligence. Students will incorporate the professional nurses? scope and standards of practice into own identity. The core competencies for interprofessional practice will be explored and developed. Evidence-based practice, cultural issues, interprofessional collaboration and ethical considerations are integrated into professional nursing practice. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses. Credit Hours: 2.

Credit Hours: 2

This capstone focuses on developing professional nursing practice by integrating the following characteristics into personal role: human rights, ethics, cultural sensitivity/humility and emotional intelligence. Students will incorporate the professional nurses? scope and standards of practice into own identity. The core competencies for interprofessional practice will be explored and developed. Evidence-based practice, cultural issues, interprofessional collaboration and ethical considerations are integrated into professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 201, 301, 301L, 311, 321, 321L, 346, 401, 401C, 406, 406C, 426, 331, 331C, 336, 336C, 411, and 411C with a minimum grade of C. Restricted to NUR majors that have successfully passed Level 1 and 2 courses. Credit Hours: 2.

Credit Hours: 2

This capstone focuses on developing professional nursing practice by integrating the following characteristics into personal role: human rights, ethics, cultural sensitivity/humility and emotional intelligence. Students will incorporate the professional nurses? scope and standards of practice into own identity. The core competencies for interprofessional practice will be explored and developed. Evidence-based practice, cultural issues, interprofessional collaboration and ethical considerations are integrated into professional nursing practice.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the principles and applications of nursing informatics to support safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care. Students explore the integration of technology, information systems, data analytics, and emerging innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on leveraging informatics to improve patient outcomes, support interprofessional communication, and evaluate the ethical, legal, and cultural implications of technology in healthcare.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines principles of quality improvement and patient safety within complex healthcare systems. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of technology and data to promote safe, high-quality outcomes. Students will apply nursing leadership skills to analyze healthcare processes, identify safety risks, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Aligned with CCNE Essentials II, VI, and VIII and the QSEN competencies, the course prepares nurses to lead quality and safety initiatives that advance professional nursing practice and improve patient care outcomes. Credit Hours: 3.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the foundation for undergraduate nursing students to become critical consumers of research, empowering them to translate evidence into best clinical practice. Students will explore the research process and develop the skills needed to retrieve, appraise, and apply research findings to improve patient care and outcomes. Emphasis is placed on a practical approach to understanding and utilizing statistics in nursing research. Students will learn to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, distinguish between different research designs, and evaluate the statistical significance and clinical relevance of studies. This will enable students to critically analyze published research and justify evidence-based interventions with data.

Credit Hours: 4

Provides nursing students with the opportunity to develop a special program of studies to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member approved by the Nursing Program Director. Restricted to Nursing Majors. Requires special permission from the Nursing Program Director.

Credit Hours: 1-3