Nursing (NU) Courses

NURSING (NU)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

NU 300 Foundations of Professional Nursing (W) 3 cr
Foundational course on nursing concepts and theories related to health promotion and
maintenance to facilitate healthy lifestyles and meet basic human needs. Exploration of
professional nursing roles and strategies in promoting the health of individuals and families
within a variety of acute and community settings. The emphasis is on the use of the nursing
process as a systematic approach to health promotion and maintenance. Health Promotion for the
Year 2000 and Disease Prevention Objectives are explored. Prerequisites: Completion of
prerequisite courses and admission to professional component. Corequisite: NU 301.
NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical 3 cr
Application of concepts and theories related to health promotion and maintenance with
individuals and families in a variety of settings to facilitate healthy lifestyles and meet basic
human needs. Also provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the
performance of selected nursing skills and procedures. Clinical practice experiences with
individuals and families in a variety of acute and community settings will be provided.
Prerequisite: Admission to professional component. Corequisite: NU 300.
NU 304 Research for Health Professions (W) 3 cr
Surveys the research process through computer-assisted instruction. The focus is on the
research process, methods for critiquing research, and ethical and legal implications. Emphasis is
on the importance of research to nursing practice and the development of critical consumers of
nursing research. Requires professional component standing.
NU 325 Health Assessment 3 cr
Nursing assessment of the whole person and includes physical, psychological,
sociocultural, and spiritual assessment of the adult and child. Emphasis on the development of
skills in obtaining a health history and performing health assessment across the lifespan.
Prerequisites: Completion of Freshman courses and admission to professional component.
Corequisite: NU300 or NU 410.
NU 327 Pathophysiological Bases of Nursing 3 cr
This course provides students knowledge related to physiology and alterations in
physiology of individuals with health problems. The course focuses on theory and research
applicable to the cardio-vascular, pulmonary, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, immune,
neurological, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems. This course provides students with a
foundation for providing nursing care to persons having acute, chronic and long-term health care
problems. Prerequisite: Admission to professional component.
NU 390 Special Topics 1-4 cr
Study of a significant topic or problem in Nursing and the Health Professions. Course
may be repeated for a total of four credits.
NU 394 Directed Study 1-4 cr
Individual study in a nursing area chosen in consultation with instructor.
NU 409 Nursing Issues and Leadership 3 cr
Continuation of the socialization process of students as professional nurses. Focuses on
professionalism, leadership roles and functions, management strategies, continued professional
development, and issues and trends in nursing and health care. Emphasis on the professional
nurse as a leader in improving patient care and cost effectiveness of health care. Prerequisites:
AHN447 and AHN 448.
NU 410 Concepts of Professional Nursing (W) 3 cr
A bridge course for the Registered Nurse student. Focus on the philosophy of the College
of Nursing and on selected theories and concepts integrated throughout the curriculum. Emphasis
is on professional nursing roles and strategies for health promotion and maintenance with
individuals, families, and groups. Requires registered nurse licensure and admission to RN to
BSN track.
NU 430 Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient 3 cr
Provides student the opportunity to analyze theories, concepts, research, issues and trends
in caring for critically ill patients of all ages. Content includes internal and external
environmental factors affecting the care of critically ill patients of all ages. Emphasis on the role
of the professional nurse in health promotion and maintenance, illness, care, and rehabilitation of
the critically ill. Prerequisites: AHN 447 and AHN 448.
NU 460 Practicum 5 cr
Culminating clinical practice course to provide students an in-depth learning experience
in a selected area of nursing practice. The leadership, management, and caregiver roles of the
professional nurse with patients and their families in a selected area of nursing practice is
emphasized. Students are assigned to nurse preceptors and with faculty guidance focus on
leadership and management, and application of the nursing process theories, concepts, research,
issues and trends in caring for patients in a variety of preceptorship placements in acute and
community settings. Prerequisites: CMN 420 and CMN 421.
NU 490 Special Topics 1-4 cr
Study of a significant topic or problem in nursing and the health professions. This course
may be repeated for a total of four credits.
NU 500 Child and Adolescent Mental Health 1-3 cr
Provides students with an introduction to the normal child and family dynamics as well as
introduces them to specific psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents and nursing
interventions. Content includes specific psychiatric disorders and interventions within the
framework of growth and development and family dynamics.
NU 501 Social Dynamics of Nursing 1-3 cr
Investigation of the influence of selected ideas, individuals, issues, and events that shape
contemporary nursing
NU 506 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing 3 cr
The purpose of the course is to examine theoretical foundations of advanced nursing. This
course focuses on the development of nursing knowledge and the importance of a theoretical
base for practice. Emphasis on the analysis and evaluation of nursing models and related
theories.
NU 508 Advanced Nursing Roles and Concepts 3 cr
The purpose of this course is to analyze selected advanced nursing roles. Emphasis is on
framework components and concepts which provide the basis for specialization and expansion of
roles for advanced nursing practice.
NU 513 Advanced Nursing Research 3 cr
The purpose of this course is the critical evaluation of methods, designs, and issues in
nursing research. The focus is on research design, implementation, and analysis of data in
advanced nursing practice.
NU 514 Research Project 1 cr
The purpose of this course is to provide a research practicum with a health care
researcher. The focus is on collaborative research in advanced nursing practice.
NU 526 Nursing Education Practicum 3 cr
Supervised practicum in the role of the nurse educator. The purpose of this course is the
synthesis of nursing education theory in a practicum experience. Focus is on the application of
nursing education theory in developing, teaching, and evaluating an education unit, exemplifying
the nurse educator role, and adhering to institutional and legal guidelines. Prerequisites: All core
and clinical courses, NU 527, NU 528 or Special Permission of Instructor.
NU 527 Curriculum and Evaluation in Nursing Education 3 cr
Analysis and synthesis of theories and concepts related to curriculum development and
evaluation in nursing. Emphasis is on institutional purposes, goals, nursing curricula, evaluation,
and nursing education research. Prerequisites: NU 506, NU 508.
NU 528 Instructional Design in Nursing Education 3 cr
Analysis and synthesis of theories and concepts related to instructional design in nursing
practice and education. Emphasis is on institutional purposes and goals, classroom and clinical
instruction, staff development, and nursing education research.
NU 539 Advanced Nursing Informatics 1-3 cr
Focuses on the components of nursing information systems. Topics include analysis of
available software for managing personnel, budgets, and data. Basic computer experience
required. Prerequisite: permission of Instructor.
NU 540 Epidemiology in Advanced Nursing 2 cr
The purpose of this course is to examine the concepts and methods of epidemiological
analysis as applied in the health sciences. The focus is on applying epidemiological principles to
specific populations in various health care settings. The emphasis is on the integration of
advanced epidemiolgical knowledge as a framework for advanced nursing practice. Co-requisite:
NU 541.
NU 541 Epidemiology in Advanced Nursing Lab 1 cr
The purpose of this course is to apply the principals of epidemiological analysis to the
health sciences. The focus is on applying epidemiological techniques to various specific
populations in health care settings. The emphasis is on the application and analysis of
epidemiological data for advanced nursing practice. Co-requisite: NU 540.
NU 542 Biostatistics in Advanced Nursing 3 cr
The purpose of the course is to provide the biostatistical framework for advanced practice
in community health nursing. The focus is on concepts and methods of biostatistical analysis as it
is applied in the health sciences. The emphasis is on the application of appropriate biostatistical
methods to specific studies in community health.
NU 545 Physio-pathological Bases of Advanced Nursing 3 cr
The purpose of this course is to provide the advanced practice nurse with knowledge of
normal physiology and alterations in physiology in individuals across the life span. The focus is
theory and research applicable to organ systems and cellular events. Emphasis is on regulatory
and compensatory functions in health and in patho-physiological conditions.
NU 552 Human Sexuality and Nursing 3 cr
Focus is on the development of a theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice with
clients having sexual concerns. Emphasis is on developing self awareness and on strategies for
advanced nursing practice.
NU 561 Nursing Administration Concepts and Theory 3 cr
The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for analysis and synthesis of selected
theories, issues and trends, and research for the nurse administrator role. Emphasis is placed on
development of a framework for practice for the role of nurse administrator, organizational
structure, and nursing models in the changing socio-political economic environment.
NU 562 Management of Health Care Organizations 3 cr
The purpose of this course is to examine the role of the nurse administrator in the
management of health care organizations. Emphasis will be on the analysis of theory and
concepts basic to organizational management and interdisciplinary team management in health
care systems. Pre or co-requisite: NU 506.
NU 565 Nursing Administration Finance 3 cr
The purpose of this course is synthesis of the fiscal processes in health care systems to
include basic accounting, financial decision-making concepts, statement analysis, and
information systems in advanced nursing and healthcare management.
NU 566 Nursing Administration Field Study 3 cr
The purpose of this field experience course is to provide students an opportunity to
explore and analyze the structure, regulation, and operation of a selected health care system.
Focus is on systems organization, and communication analysis in a selected health care
organization. Prerequisites: NU 506, NU 562, NU 565, Prerequisite or co-requisite: NU 561.
NU 567 Nursing Administration Internship 4 cr
The purpose of this culminating course is to provide a preceptor and faculty facilitated
experience in the nurse administrator role with a focus on the application and synthesis of
knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses. Pre or Co-requisites: All core and research
courses.
NU 568 Nursing Administration Seminar 2 cr
The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for the evaluation of issues and trends
encountered in health care. Emphasis is on critical analysis and management of these issues by
nursing administration. Prerequisites: NU 562, NU 566. Co-requisite: NU 567.
NU 578 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3 cr
The purpose of this course is to expand the pharmacological knowledge of the Advanced
Practice nurse. The focus is the selection and monitoring of drug therapy for persons throughout
the lifespan. Emphasis is on pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of major drug
classifications.
NU 580 Health Care Problems of the Rural South 3 cr
Orientation of health care problems of the rural South. Opportunity to assess, develop,
and implement nursing intervention techniques is selected settings.
NU 582 Consultation in Nursing Practice 3 cr
Focuses on the steps of the consulting process in advanced nursing practice with an
emphasis on assessment, planning and the communication of findings. Theoretical frameworks
and models for consultation are analyzed.
NU 590 Special Topics 1-6 cr
Study of significant topics or problems in nursing and the health professions. Content will
vary. May be repeated.
NU 594 Directed Studies 1-9 cr
Directed study under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.
NU 599 Thesis 1-3 cr
The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity to complete a research study with
the guidance of a graduate faculty committee. The focus is on research in advanced nursing
practice.
NU 690 Special Topics 1-4 cr
Selected topics in Nursing Science and/or Nursing Education.
NU 694 Directed Study and Research 1-6 cr
Directed study and research facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty.

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