Nursing

NRSG 1107 – Nursing Ethics

2 credits | Prerequisite: English 1101 and NRSG 1500

This course will assist the beginning nurse to understand the ethical foundation of nursing practice. Learning assignments are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the provision of ethical nursing care across the lifespan.

NRSG 1200 – Pathophysiology

2 credits | Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program | Corequisites: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, MATH 1135, and NRSG 1500

This course provides a foundational study of pathological processes and their effect on homeostasis across the lifespan. Using a concept-based approach, normal physiological processes, variations from normal, risk factors, assessment findings, and diagnostic tests will be explored in relation to nursing practice.

NRSG 1300 – Pharmacology

2 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, and NRSG 1500 | Corequisites: BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, ENGL 1101, NRSG 1600, and PSYC 1111

This course promotes the development of basic pharmacologic principles across the lifespan, with an emphasis on clinical application and decision making in nursing practice.

NRSG 1500 – Nursing Concepts I: Normal Findings

6 credits | Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program | Corequisites: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, MATH 1135, and NRSG 1200

This course promotes the development of basic nursing skills through use of evidence- based practice, critical thinking and the nursing process.

NRSG 1600 – Nursing Concepts II: Wellness and Basic Chronic Conditions

6 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511 MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, and NRSG 1500 | Corequisites: BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, ENGL 1101, NRSG 1300 and PSYC 1111

This course promotes the development of holistic, therapeutic nursing care, with an emphasis on development of critical thinking and clinical judgment to provide safe and high-quality care to adults.

NRSG 2200 – LPN to RN Bridge

3 credits | Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Transition Pathway | Corequisites: NRSG 2300, BIOL 2300, BIOL 2301

This course is designed to enable the student to explore integrative concepts in nursing and to assist the student in the transition from licensed practical nurse to registered nurse.

NRSG 2300 – Concepts of Maternal Care

2 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, ENGL 1101, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, NRSG 1300, NRSG 1500, NRSG 1600 and PSYC 1111 | Corequisites: BIOL 2300 and BIOL 2301

This course promotes the development of holistic, patient centered care with an emphasis on utilizing clinical judgment to provide safe care for the mother and newborn baby.

NRSG 2400 – Mental Health Nursing

2 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, BIOL 2300, BIOL 2301, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, NRSG 1300, NRSG 1500, NRSG 1600, NRSG 2300, NRSG 2500, NRSG 2700, PSYC 1111, and SOCI 1170 | Corequisites: NRSG 1107, NRSG 2600 and NRSG 2800

This course will provide guidance in the formation of clinical judgment that can be applied to the nursing care of those with mental illness. Topics such as effective communication and the use of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship are covered.

NRSG 2500 – Nursing Concepts III: Acute and Chronic Conditions

5 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, BIOL 2300, BIOL 2301, ENGL 1101, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, NRSG 1300, NRSG 1500, NRSG 1600, NRSG 2300 and PSYC 1111 | Corequisites: ENGL 1102, NRSG 2700, and SOCI 1170

This course is designed to promote the development of clinical judgment in the beginning nurse that can then be applied to the nursing care of those with acute and chronic health conditions in an acute care setting. Assignments are provided to foster the ability of the learner to recognize priorities of patient care for each individual patient.

NRSG 2600 – Nursing Concepts IV: Complex and Higher Acuity Conditions

4 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, BIOL 2300, BIOL 2301, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, NRSG 1300, NRSG 1500, NRSG 1600, NRSG 2300, NRSG 2500, NRSG 2700, PSYC 1111, and SOCI 1170 | Corequisites: NRSG 1107, NRSG 2400 and NRSG 2800

This course is designed to promote the development of clinical judgment in the student nurse that can then be applied to the nursing care of those with acute and complex health conditions in an acute care setting. Learning assignments are provided to foster the ability to recognize priorities of patient care for each individual patient and to prepare the student for nursing practice.

NRSG 2700 – Concepts of Child Nursing Care

3 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, BIOL 2300, BIOL 2301, ENGL 1101, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, NRSG 1300, NRSG 1500, NRSG 1600, NRSG 2300 and PSYC 1111 | Corequisites: NRSG 2500, and SOCI 1170

This course promotes the development of holistic, family centered nursing care, with an emphasis on growth and development and providing safe care to children and their families.

NRSG 2800 – Nursing Capstone

4 credits | Prerequisite: BIOL 1510, BIOL 1511, BIOL 1520, BIOL 1521, BIOL 2300, BIOL 2301, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1135, NRSG 1200, NRSG 1300, NRSG 1500, NRSG 1600, NRSG 2300, NRSG 2500, NRSG 2700, PSYC 1111, and SOCI 1170 | Corequisites: NRSG 1107, NRSG 2400, and NRSG 2600

This course is designed to allow the student to synthesize and apply acquired knowledge in preparation for transition into the role of the Registered Nurse.