Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Prepares the learner for the academic experience. Topics will include an introduction to learner-centered instruction, support services, communication, time management, and evaluation and assessment methods. Requirements of all nursing courses such as APA formatting and citation of sources will also be included. BSN students will successfully complete orientation prior to or concurrent with their first nursing course.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Exploration of the philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical bases for baccalaureate nursing practice. Key concepts impacting the nursing profession and healthcare are examined from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Topics include professional role development, interprofessional collaboration and teamwork, quality and safety, effective communication, and provision of culturally competent and patient-centered care.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Introduction to the critical thought processes and methods used in nursing research. Basic concepts and terminology of research methodology and analysis are presented. Theory as a basis for research is examined. Students are given the opportunity to interpret and evaluate nursing research. Strategies for implementation of evidence based nursing practice to support quality and transformation in health care are explored.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Health promotion and illness prevention across the lifespan are examined in the context of the theoretical foundations, historical and contemporary practice and patient-centered care. Specific and evidence-based guidelines for supporting or improving health and well-being are explored and considered for both care recipients and care givers. Attention is given to the roles of the health care provider and care recipient in screening, communication, and counseling. The use of complementary or alternative therapeutics in assisting clients to achieve goals of health, healing and wellness is explored, as are spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: NRS 3400 and NRS 4200
Using nursing process and an evidence-based framework, the student will explore epidemiology and genetics; health promotion and disease prevention within population groups; community assessment and intervention; and factors influencing health services access and delivery in the United States and globally. Individual and family case management, community wellness, healthcare access, health literacy and health education will be considered. This course includes project and simulation based practicum experiences. Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: NRS 3200 and NRS 3400
Explores the knowledge and skills needed to implement leadership and management roles in various health care settings. Current theories of management, leadership and change are examined and related to nursing practice. Includes effective communication and relationship skills, organizational structure, information management, financial management, quality and outcomes measurement, and teamwork.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: NRS 4400; NRS 4600
Exploration of professional issues in contemporary nursing through published research, professional standards, literature and narrative evidence, with consideration of legal/ethical influences. Discussion of the change agent process and personal empowerment will be applied to resolution of issues. Emphasis on analysis, sources of credible information, advocacy and empowerment that enables the student to further develop leadership abilities, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Independent work in nursing. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of NRS 4900 may be used toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Independent work in nursing. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of NRS 4900 may be used toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 4 credits.
Prereq: accepted into Nursing major
Independent work in nursing. Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 4 credits of NRS 4900 may be used toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
This course examines the multi dimensional roles of a nurse educator, focusing on the knowledge of teaching and learning theories, principles, and strategies. The course explores the roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator as a teacher, leader, change agent, and curriculum innovator. Emphasis is placed on innovative, transformational, and experiential teaching and learning strategies to support student development in multiple learning environments while addressing the needs of diverse learners. Take concurrently with NRS 6040 and NRS 6060. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and requisite skill set needed to effectively design, develop, implement, and evaluate outcomes in nursing education. Students will analyze concepts of nursing curricula based on national nursing accreditation standards and instructional design best practices to support learning in a diverse, real-world environment while reflecting contemporary trends in nursing education. Take concurrently with NRS 6020 and NRS 6060. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
This course focuses on the effective use of instructional technology to support learning-centered teaching, such as maximizing the use of current learning-management systems, presentations, and best practices for online teaching and learning. This course emphasizes pedagogically sound applications of instructional technologies from the perspective of theory, research, practice, and future needs. This course requires 45 clinical hours. Take concurrently with NRS 6020 and NRS 6040. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
This course provides students with a guided experience that meets the core competencies of nurse educators. Under the supervision of an experienced educator-preceptor, students will complete a teaching practicum in which they will assess learning styles and needs, teach diverse learners, develop critical thinking skills, socialize learners to the nursing role, and promote professional values within nursing. This course requires 90 clinical hours. (Typically Offered: Spring)