Course Descriptions
Nursing Courses
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NUR 1000 Freshman Success Seminar I: Developing the Skills You Need to Succeed in the Traditional BSN Program
NUR 1000 Freshman Success Seminar I: Developing the Skills You Need to Succeed in the Traditional BSN Program
Credit Hours: 0
The purpose of this course is to assist freshman nursing students in successfully transitioning from high school to higher education. This course focuses on 1) developing strong study, organizational, and coping skills; 2) familiarizing the student with university and department resources to aid in their academic success; and 3) increasing the student's engagement in the McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) during their freshman year when they complete foundational science courses, but otherwise are not enrolled in core nursing courses. Past research has shown that students are most successful when they feel connected and supported both academically and socially during their educational experience, particularly their first year (Tinto, 1993; Jeffries, 2004; Stokes, 2013; Strayhorn, 2008). There are typically six large group sessions purposely scheduled over the entire academic year during times that do not interfere with the required Freshman class schedule in order to facilitate attendance and participation. Students will also be assigned small group "learning circles," which will allow them to get to know several peers in a more personal way and establish a circle of support. Part I focuses on study habits, stress management and test taking. This course is normally offered every fall semester
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NUR 1010 Freshman Success Seminar II:Developing the Skills You Need to Succeed in the Traditional BSN Program
NUR 1010 Freshman Success Seminar II:Developing the Skills You Need to Succeed in the Traditional BSN Program
Credit Hours: 0
The purpose of this course is to assist freshman nursing students in successfully transitioning from high school to higher education. This course focuses on 1) developing strong study, organizational, and coping skills; 2) familiarizing the student with university and department resources to aid in their academic success; and 3) increasing the student's engagement in the McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) during their freshman year when they complete foundational science courses, but otherwise are not enrolled in core nursing courses. Past research has shown that students are most successful when they feel connected and supported both academically and socially during their educational experience, particularly their first year (Tinto, 1993; Jeffries, 2004; Stokes, 2013; Strayhorn, 2008). There are typically six large group sessions purposely scheduled over the entire academic year during times that do not interfere with the required Freshman class schedule in order to facilitate attendance and participation. Part II focuses on developing professional contacts, behaviors, and networking for success; as well as academic and career planning.
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NUR 2100 Introduction to Nursing Practice in Mercy and Jesuit Traditions
NUR 2100 Introduction to Nursing Practice in Mercy and Jesuit Traditions
Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on the development of self-awareness and person centered care for nurses graduating in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions. Students are taught the meaning of Mercy and Jesuit care, health of people and safety & quality issues. In addition, the concepts of person centered care, communication, evidenced based practices, art of nursing and teamwork and collaboration are addressed. Development of a philosophy in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions of care in a professional nursing role is approached from a perspective of historical tradition, spirituality, social justice, reflective thinking and a values-centered professional education. An introduction to servant leadership with service to the community is included. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 2120 Nursing Informatics
NUR 2120 Nursing Informatics
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide nursing students with foundational knowledge and skills in nursing informatics necessary for the safe provision of nursing care. Core concepts of nursing informatics will be introduced including data, information, and knowledge. Students will gain a basic understanding of computers and how they work, as they gain technical competencies of nurse generalists in practice. Students will apply technology to nursing practice including the use of the electronic health record (EHR) for documentation and coordination of clinical care. The systems life cycle will be introduced, including the nurse generalist's role in the design, selection, implementation and evaluation of technology to support patient care. The use of nursing informatics to support patient safety and enhance patient outcomes will be addressed including decision support and information management functions that lead to best practices. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 2200 Health Assessment and Physical Examination
NUR 2200 Health Assessment and Physical Examination
Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on the process of health assessment of adults. Utilizes communication & interviewing techniques to obtain a basic health history that incorporates spiritual, socio-cultural, psychological, and physical dimensions. Person centered caring practices are expanded to include issues of privacy, confidentiality, and responses to diversity. Medical terminology and abbreviations are reinforced including proper documentation of history and assessment findings. Laboratory experience provides students with opportunities to perform specific physical assessments. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 2500 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
NUR 2500 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the nursing process as a strategy for making evidence based clinical judgments. Mercy and Jesuit values are reinforced as the foundation for implementing person centered care to meet the physiological and psychosocial needs of adult patients in various health care settings. Maintaining and improving the health of people are presented incorporating safety and quality standards. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- MTH 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- MTH 1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- MTH 1400 to MTH 1410 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- CHM 1025 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- CHM 1040 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- BIO 2320 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- BIO 2330 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- BY 156 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- ENL 1310 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PYC 1000 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- SOC 1000 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 2200
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NUR 2520 Nursing Skills Lab
NUR 2520 Nursing Skills Lab
Credit Hours: 1
This laboratory course emphasizes development of psychomotor skills necessary to maintain or improve the health of people. Underlying scientific principles and evidence to support effectiveness of procedures are discussed. Critical thinking skills are challenged to recognize and react to unexpected situations when carrying out skills and procedures. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 2540 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum
NUR 2540 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to impact the health of people in acute and subacute care settings under the supervision of clinical instructors. Assessment skills and nursing procedure skills are carried out with attention to safety, infection control, and human dignity considerations. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 2200 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2500 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2520 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 2200
- NUR 2500
- NUR 2520
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NUR 2850 Patho-Pharmacology I
NUR 2850 Patho-Pharmacology I
Credit Hours: 4
This course is the beginning of a two term sequence focusing on preparing nursing students with a foundation of the basic principles and concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacology and pharmaco-therapeutics. An introduction to the pathophysiologic disruptions in the normal body functioning in individuals across the lifespan builds on previous knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Emphasis is placed on multiple health problems with attention to underlying genetic, immune, infectious and inflammatory mechanisms. Major drug categories will be presented as they relate to the management and treatment of specific disease states discussed in other nursing courses within the same semester. The course will assist the student in outlining: drug classes, therapeutic uses, general and adverse side effects, as well as drug interactions. Implications associated with the administration, monitoring, access to medications, and nursing interventions are incorporated. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 3050 Patho-Pharmacology II
NUR 3050 Patho-Pharmacology II
Credit Hours: 3
This course continues the two term sequence focusing on preparing nursing students with a foundation of the basic principles and concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacology and pharmaco-therapeutics. An introduction to the pathophysiologic disruptions in the normal body functioning in individuals across the lifespan builds on previous knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Emphasis is placed on multiple health problems with attention to underlying genetic, immune, infectious and inflammatory mechanisms. Major drug categories will be presented as they relate to the management and treatment of specific disease states discussed in other nursing courses within the same semester. The course will assist the student in outlining: drug classes, therapeutic uses, general and adverse side effects, as well as drug interactions. Implications associated with the administration, monitoring, access to medications, and nursing interventions are incorporated. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 3100 Mental Health Nursing
NUR 3100 Mental Health Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the theoretical base to prepare nurses to become competent (synergy) to meet the mental health and psychiatric needs of people. The interrelationship between the physical, mental & spiritual characteristics of patients (synergy) is examined. Social justice from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective in addition to safety & quality issues related to adult mental health patients are explored within the framework of health care delivery systems. This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 2200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2500 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2520 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2540 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PYC 2500 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3150
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NUR 3150 Mental Health Nursing Practicum
NUR 3150 Mental Health Nursing Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
During this clinical course, students practice learned mental health theories in clinical settings under the supervision of clinical instructors. Leadership and systems thinking concepts are expanded and practiced in the mental health clinical setting. This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 2200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2500 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2520 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2540 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3100
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NUR 3200 Medical Surgical Nursing I
NUR 3200 Medical Surgical Nursing I
Credit Hours: 3
This course is the first of a two semester medical surgical sequence. Emphasis is placed upon assessment and management of physical and psychological symptoms related to common diseases and treatments and anticipation and management of health-related complications. Social, physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the individual throughout the course of illness will be addressed. This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
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NUR 3210 Medical Surgical Nursing I Practicum
NUR 3210 Medical Surgical Nursing I Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical experience integrates principles from nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology and nursing science to provide a foundation for clinical judgement and decision making. Emphasis is placed on application of the nursing process to individuals with common/recurring acute and chronic illnesses. This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 2200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2500 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2520 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2540 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3200
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NUR 3251 Transitions into Professional Practice in the Mercy and Jesuit Traditions
NUR 3251 Transitions into Professional Practice in the Mercy and Jesuit Traditions
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the development of self-awareness and person-centered care for nurses returning to the academic setting and graduating in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions. The student's professional responsibility as a change agent on social issues that affect the individual, family, and society are explored from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. In addition, the concepts of communication, evidenced based practice, art of nursing, and the professional nursing role, are addressed.
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NUR 3256 Leadership in Nursing Practice
NUR 3256 Leadership in Nursing Practice
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on issues of diversity and leadership in healthcare. Organizational leadership and management concepts and strategies are presented. Thinking processes for better decision-making in nursing leadership will be enhanced.
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NUR 3300 Pharmacology I
NUR 3300 Pharmacology I
Credit Hours: 2
This course is the beginning of a two semester sequence focusing on preparing nursing students with a foundation of the basic principles and concepts of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Major drug categories will be presented as they relate to the management and treatment of specific disease states discussed in other nursing courses within the same semester. The course will assist the student in outlining: drug classes, therapeutic uses, general and adverse side effects, as well as drug interactions. Implications associated with the administration, monitoring, access to medications, and nursing interventions are incorporated. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 2100 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2120 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2500 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 2520 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 2540 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
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NUR 3310 Pharmacology II
NUR 3310 Pharmacology II
Credit Hours: 2
This course is the second part of a two semester sequence focusing on preparing nursing students with a foundation of the basic principles and concepts of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Major drug categories will be presented as they relate to the management and treatment of specific disease states discussed in other nursing courses within the same semester. The course will assist the student in outlining: drug classes, therapeutic uses, general and adverse side effects, as well as drug interactions. Implications associated with the administration, monitoring, and nursing interventions are incorporated. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3300 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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NUR 3380 Pathophysiology
NUR 3380 Pathophysiology
Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the student to the pathophysiologic disruptions in the normal body functioning in individuals across the lifespan and builds on previous knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Emphasis is placed on multiple health problems with attention to underlying genetic, immune, infectious and inflammatory mechanisms. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 3700 Medical Surgical Nursing II
NUR 3700 Medical Surgical Nursing II
Credit Hours: 3
This is the second of a two semester medical surgical sequence. Emphasis is placed upon assessment and management of physical and psychological symptoms related to complex/multisystem disease and treatment, anticipation of life threatening complications, and restoration of optimal level of functioning in individuals. Social, physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of individuals and their families are addressed. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3100 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3150 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3300 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3750
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NUR 3750 Medical Surgical Nursing II Practicum
NUR 3750 Medical Surgical Nursing II Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical experience uses principles from psychiatric nursing, adult health nursing, pharmacology, pathophysiology and the social sciences to provide a foundation for clinical judgment and decision making. Application of the nursing process is emphasized in acute care. In addition to addressing the care of individuals, students will engage in collaboration, delegation, and prioritization skills. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3100 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3150 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3210 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3300 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3700
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NUR 3800 Maternal Child Nursing
NUR 3800 Maternal Child Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the knowledge and conceptual base for nursing care of women and their families in childbearing and across the lifespan in both health and illness dimensions from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. The course will focus on the characteristics of women and their childbearing health while developing leadership skills and systems thinking within obstetrical health care settings. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3100 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3150 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3300 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3810
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NUR 3810 Maternal Child Nursing Practicum
NUR 3810 Maternal Child Nursing Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
During this clinical course, students practice learned obstetrical theories in clinical settings under the supervision of clinical instructors. Leadership and systems thinking concepts are further expanded and practiced in women's health clinical settings. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3100 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3150 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3210 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3300 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 3800
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NUR 4100 Pediatric Nursing
NUR 4100 Pediatric Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the theoretical base to prepare nursing students to become competent to care for children and their families from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. The course focuses on the characteristics of children and their relationship with their families. The health of pediatric patients while developing leadership skills and systems thinking within a variety of health care settings will be emphasized. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3310 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3800 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 4150
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NUR 4150 Pediatric Nursing Practicum
NUR 4150 Pediatric Nursing Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
During this course, students practice learned pediatric theories in health care settings under the supervision of clinical instructors. Leadership and systems thinking concepts are further expanded and practiced in health care settings pertaining to children. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3310 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3800 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 4100
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NUR 4226 Applied Statistics for Nursing
NUR 4226 Applied Statistics for Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces statistical methods used for the analysis of data relevant to nursing. The course also provides a foundation such that students can read and interpret statistics in written research reports. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4241 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice
NUR 4241 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Nursing Practice
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces quality improvement methods and patient safety issues in nursing. Students will learn strategies used to identify improvement opportunities, as well as strategies utilized to make process changes.
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NUR 4246 Integration Seminar for BSN Completion
NUR 4246 Integration Seminar for BSN Completion
Credit Hours: 1
This course will allow the student to integrate and apply the attributes attained as a result of the RN-BSN completion program. The focus is on achievement of program outcomes to facilitate growth and the acquisition of an expanded professional identity as a baccalaureate prepared nurse.
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NUR 4300 Community Health Nursing
NUR 4300 Community Health Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the dynamic relationship between the health of the community and the development of interprofessional partnerships to promote health and prevent disease. Healthy People indicators, principles of epidemiology, and public health will be discussed including health care access, environmental health, ethical issues and cultural aspects of health behavior. Students will analyze the various roles of the nurse in both community-oriented ad community-based nursing practice. This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3310 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3800 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 4350
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NUR 4350 Community Health Nursing Practicum
NUR 4350 Community Health Nursing Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical course provides the student with an opportunity to design and implement a health promotion, risk reduction or disease prevention project for an aggregate within the community. Student activities will emphasize organizational management of previously learned skills (application of the nursing process, health assessment and interpersonal communication skills) with public health nursing skills (epidemiological principles, public health policy, environmental issues and health care access). This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3310 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3800 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites:
- NUR 4300
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NUR 4500 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
NUR 4500 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the scientific process and nursing research including its utilization in health care. Emphasis is placed on use of the research process for solving clinical problems, enhancing clinical judgments, and measuring phenomena in clinical practice. This course is normally offered every fall, winter and summer semester.
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NUR 4600 Nursing Leadership
NUR 4600 Nursing Leadership
Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on issues of gender and leadership in healthcare. Organizational leadership and management theories are presented along with strategic planning, change, quality management, fiscal management and human relations skills. Feminist theories of power and leadership, gendered communications, masculinity within a female dominant profession and the tradition of nursing that has denied equality between nurses and other healthcare providers are addressed from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4601 Leadership for Second Degree Nurses
NUR 4601 Leadership for Second Degree Nurses
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on issues of gender and leadership in healthcare. Organizational leadership and management theories are presented along with strategic planning, change, quality management, fiscal management and human relations skills. Feminist theories of power and leadership, gendered communications, masculinity within a female dominant profession and the tradition of nursing that has denied equality between nurses and other healthcare providers are addressed from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4650 Nursing Leadership Immersion
NUR 4650 Nursing Leadership Immersion
Credit Hours: 3
The focus of the clinical immersion course is to facilitate the transition of the student into a professional baccalaureate-nursing role within an interdisciplinary, population-based model of care. Concepts of prioritization, delegation, leadership, teamwork and collaboration are demonstrated in the delivery of people centered care in an acute care setting under the guidance of a registered nurse. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- NUR 3700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 3310 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3750 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3800 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of P, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- NUR 3810 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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NUR 4651 Integrative Seminar
NUR 4651 Integrative Seminar
Credit Hours: 2
This course provides an opportunity for the student to review previously learned nursing theory and concepts in preparation for the National Licensing Examination. Safety and quality as essential concepts with application to health promotion and illness management across the lifespan are addressed. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4652 Senior Seminar
NUR 4652 Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
This course provides an opportunity for the student to review previously learned nursing theory and concepts in preparation for the National Licensing Examination. Safety and quality as essential concepts with application to health promotion and illness management across the lifespan are addressed. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4701 Nursing Leadership Immersion
NUR 4701 Nursing Leadership Immersion
Credit Hours: 4
The focus of the clinical immersion course is to facilitate the transition of the student into a professional baccalaureate-nursing role within an interdisciplinary, population-based model of care. Concepts of prioritization, delegation, leadership, teamwork and collaboration are demonstrated in the delivery of people centered care in an acute care setting under the guidance of a registered nurse. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4755 Professional Practice from a Mercy and Jesuit Perspective
NUR 4755 Professional Practice from a Mercy and Jesuit Perspective
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on using social justice as a frame work for developing a professional practice that emphasizes a comprehensive, holistic approach in assisting populations at risk. The student's professional responsibility as a change agent on social issues that affect the individual, family and society are explored from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. Emphasis is on communication and collaboration with other professionals. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4865 Health of Women and Families
NUR 4865 Health of Women and Families
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the theoretical base for nursing care of women and their families in childbearing and across the lifespan in both health and illness dimensions. The student focuses on the biophysical, socio-cultural, and spiritual subsystems of women and their families within the context of community. An important aspect of this course will be to center care in the community with emphasis on addressing the ethical and social justice concerns related to women's health, pregnancy, fetal and newborn health issues. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4870 Practicum: Health of Women and Families
NUR 4870 Practicum: Health of Women and Families
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical experience enhances the theoretical learning related to the women's health, including childbearing, within the framework of the urban community. Clinical experiences encompass not only multiple community agencies but also takes the students into the hospital for select acute care experiences. The students will care for women and their families in acute phases of health (labor and delivery) and illness (the hospitalized, high-risk woman and newborn). This clinical experience also addresses the care of the high risk woman and families, within the framework of home health care and community agencies, examining the impact of health care systems and policies affecting them. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4875 Lifespan Care of Children and Families
NUR 4875 Lifespan Care of Children and Families
Credit Hours: 3
Provides the theoretical base for nursing care of children, and families in childrearing, across both health and illness dimensions. The student focuses on the biophysical, socio-cultural, and spiritual subsystems of the family within the context of community. Principles of developmental theory and normal adaptation along with research-based knowledge are examined for their impact(s) on the health of the child and family system. An important aspect of this course will be to center the care of children and families in the community with emphasis on addressing the ethical and social justice concerns related to childhood health issues. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4880 Practicum: Lifespan Care of Children and Families
NUR 4880 Practicum: Lifespan Care of Children and Families
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical experience enhances the theoretical learning related to the pediatric families within the framework of the urban community. Encompassing not only use of multiple community agencies, the experience also takes the students into the hospital for select acute care experiences. The student experience begins with a strong focus on health and wellness, preventive care and the normal developmental stages of children and families. The student will then progress to working with families in acute phases of health and illness. This clinical experience also addresses the care of the high risk children and their families, within the framework of home health care and community agencies, examining how health care systems and policies affect them. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
Corequisites:
- NUR 4875
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NUR 4949 Design and Conceptualization of Multidisciplinary Assisted Devices I
NUR 4949 Design and Conceptualization of Multidisciplinary Assisted Devices I
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
The purpose of this course is to create a multidisciplinary team of students and faculty from a variety of disciplines in order to conceptualize an innovative design that leads to the building of an assistive device (not previously available on the market) which will improve the life of a person with physical disabilities. Additionally, the further development of the device into a business or entrepreneurial endeavor which could distribute the device to others with similar disabilities will be taught and encouraged. Students will contribute to the project from a healthcare &/or nursing perspective. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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NUR 4950 Design and Conceptualization of Multidisciplinary Assisted Devices II
NUR 4950 Design and Conceptualization of Multidisciplinary Assisted Devices II
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
The purpose of this course is to continue (from the fall semester) a multidisciplinary team of students and faculty from a variety of disciplines in order to finalize a design and build an assistive device (not previously available on the market) which will improve the life of a person with physical disabilities. Additionally, the further development of the device into a business or entrepreneurial endeavor which could distribute the device to others with similar disabilities will be taught and encouraged. Students will contribute to the project from a healthcare &/or nursing perspective.
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NUR 4960 Directed Studies
NUR 4960 Directed Studies
Credit Hours: 0 TO 3
Directed reading/study in an area of the student's special interest. Assignments vary according to the number of credits.