In this course, students use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and begin to evaluate evidence-based care of an older adult client in a variety of care settings. Students use professional standards of nursing and begin to develop their individual practice as a student nurse. The core concepts of safety, caring, teamwork and collaboration are woven throughout the course. Course includes 60 lecture hours, 30 laboratory hours, and 90 clinical hours. Course fee.

In this course, students use the nursing process to implement a client-centered plan of care for an adult client in the medical-surgical setting. Students organize and provide care to support the client’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Safety, quality improvement, and teamwork and collaboration are emphasized. Students continue to build a personal practice of professionalism through evidence based clinical practice and theory application. Course includes 30 lecture hours and 112.5 clinical hours. Course fee.

In this course, students utilize the nursing process to apply mental health concepts to clients with commonly occurring mental health issues. Course includes 30 lecture hours and 67.5 laboratory hours and is offered in the Spring and Fall semesters. Course fee.

In this course, students use the nursing process to implement a plan of care for clients with mental health issues. Students organize and provide care that incorporates concepts of therapeutic communication, shared-decision making, and evidence-based practice to effectively support health promotion and maintenance of the client. An emphasis is placed on legal and ethical standards in the mental health setting. Students are challenged to reflect on their own assumptions, behaviors, and methods of communication. Course includes 30 lecture hours and 45 clinical hours. Course fee.

In this course, students gain insight into the impact of contemporary issues on professional nursing practice. Students discover how current trends in health care affect their personal practice as registered nurses and contribute to the overall health of our nation.

In this course, students use the nursing process to formulate a client-centered plan of care for adult clients in the medical-surgical setting. Students function effectively within the health care team to advocate for their client’s needs and support a culture of safety and quality improvement. Core professional values are utilized as students develop and maintain competence in nursing practice. Course includes 37.5 lecture hours and 90 clinical hours. Course fee.

In this course, students use the nursing process to create and coordinate a client centered plan of care for adult clients in high acuity settings. Students integrate safety, quality improvement, and teamwork and collaboration as they manage care to meet a client’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Integrity and accountability are essential components of students’ nursing practice as they demonstrate competent care. Course includes 60 hours of lecture and 225 hours in a clinical setting. Course fee.

In this course, students explore and develop their professional responsibilities as a registered nurse. Course activities engage the student in learning leadership and management concepts and their application to teamwork and collaboration. Safety, nursing practice and professional performance issues are the focus of learning to allow students to make a successful transition to practice. Co-requisite: NURS 211. Course fee.

In this course, students use the nursing process to formulate a client-centered plan of care for the health and wellness needs of maternity and newborn clients. Students function effectively within the health care team to advocate for their client’s needs and support a culture of safety and quality improvement. Core professional values are utilized as students develop and maintain competence in nursing practice. Course includes 30 lecture hours and 45 clinical hours. Pre-requisites: NURS 105, NURS 110, NURS 112, BIO 205. Course fee.

In this course, students use the nursing process and principles of growth and development to formulate a client-centered plan of care for the health and wellness needs of the pediatric client and family. Students function effectively within the health care team to advocate for their client’s needs and support a culture of safety and quality improvement. Core professional values are utilized as students develop and maintain competence in nursing practice. Course includes 30 lecture hours and 45 clinical hours. Pre-requisites: NURS 105, NURS 110, NURS 112, BIO 205. Course fee.