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2013-14 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
11. Courses
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NU 104 - Math Application for Nurses Credits: 1
15 contact hours
This elective course will enhance the student’s understanding of basic mathematic skills and their eventual application to accurate calculation of drug and solution dosages. Basic math concepts of number systems, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, and systems of measurement will be reviewed and practiced for future computation of drug dosages.
Note: Open to non-nursing majors. This course cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
Fall and Spring Semesters
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NU 105 - Pre-Nursing Seminar Credits: 1
15 contact hours
This elective course is designed to provide the pre-nursing student with an overview of the nursing school experience. The student will participate in weekly one hour seminars to explore the realities of nursing school and help develop skills for success.
Note: Open to non-nursing majors.
Spring Semester
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NU 106 - Learning Strategies for Nursing Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113 Concurrent enrollment: NU 112, 114, 115, 116
This elective course is designed to help the beginning student adapt to the nursing curriculum and to facilitate learning in NU 112, 114, 115, 116. Provides the beginning nursing student an opportunity to improve reading and study skills and practice critical thinking.
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NU 110 - Basic Life Support Credits: 1
15 contact hours
This elective course is designed to provide basic information about the incidence, risk factors, and emergency care of cardiac and non-cardiac sudden death. Students will learn one- and two-rescuer American Heart CPR, foreign body airway obstruction management and pediatric resuscitation.
Note: NU 110 is for certification.
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NU 111 - Basic Life Support Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: None
This elective course is designed to provide basic information about the incidence, risk factors, and emergency care of cardiac and non-cardiac sudden death. Students will learn one- and two-rescuer American Heart CPR, foreign body airway obstruction management and pediatric resuscitation.
Note: NU 111 is for recertification.
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NU 112 - Pharmacology and Drug Therapy in Nursing Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142 and MA 113 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, BSB 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225.
Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 114, 115, 116, PSY 206, EN 101.
Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 144, NU 145.
A course designed to prepare the student for medication administration. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, the nurse’s role in medication administration, classification of drugs, indications for groups of drugs, side and toxic effects, nursing measures, systems of measurement for drugs and calculation of dosages and solutions.
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NU 114 - Nursing I Credits: 5
75 contact hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, BSB 142, MA 113
Concurrent enrollment: NU 112, 115, 116, PSY 206, EN 101.
A basic course designed to familiarize the student with the nature of nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Emphasis is placed on the study and practice of the basic techniques of nursing care and the application of scientific principles.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 115 - Nursing I Clinical Credits: 2
90 clinical hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113
Concurrent enrollment: NU 112, 114, 116, PSY 206, EN 101. Clinical course for NU 114.
Designed to familiarize the student with the basics of clinical nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Clinical focus is fundamental skills of nursing care.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 116 - Nursing Role I Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 112, 114, 115, PSY 206, EN 101.
The focus of this course is to delineate the role of the nurse as a member of the profession and a provider of care.
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NU 124 - Nursing II Credits: 5
75 contact hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, NU 112, 114, 115, 116.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 125, 126, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225.
This course introduces the student to the health-illness continuum and to the psychological and pathophysiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homeostasis of individuals.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 125 - Nursing II Clinical Credits: 2
90 clinical hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, NU 112, 114, 115, 116.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 124, 126, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225. Clinical course for NU 124.
Focuses on the human needs common to all persons. Experiences include clients with psychological and pathophysiological alterations with one or more basic needs.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 126 - Nursing Role II Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, NU 112, 114, 115, 116.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 124, 125, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225
The focus of this course is to promote and facilitate the nurse’s accountability and responsibility related to the role of member of profession and provider of care in various health care settings and introduce concepts of management of care.
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NU 144 - Nursing Transition Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 112, 145.
Designed to facilitate the Licensed Practical Nurse’s skills and role transition to that of registered nurse. Includes content on the registered nurse’s role and function that was not part of the student’s LPN education and serves as a basis for entry into the second year nursing courses.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 145 - Nursing Transition Clinical Credits: 1
45 clinical hours
Prerequisite: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 112, 144. Clinical course for NU 144. Selected skills from NU 115 and NU 125 are validated for entry into the third semester clinical course.
Experiences focus on the human needs common to all persons and introduces the student to pathophysiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homestasis in all individuals.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 214 - Nursing III Credits: 5
75 contact hours
Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, NU 112, 144, 145.
Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 215, 216, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 215, 216, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.
This course continues to focus on the health-illness continuum in relation to alterations and interferences in homeostasis of individuals. Emphasis is given to the relationship(s) that exist between the pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 215 - Nursing III Clinical Credits: 4
180 clinical hours
Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126.
Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, NU 112, 144, 145
Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 214, 216, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.
Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214, 216, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, Clinical course for NU 214.
Experiences focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 216 - Nursing Role III Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, NU 112, 144, 145.
Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 214, 215, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214, 215, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.
The focus of this course is to integrate and synthesize concepts related to the role of member of profession, manager, and provider of care in various health care settings.
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NU 224 - Nursing IV Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 225, 228, 235, COM 101.
A continuation of NU 214, this course provides further content in relation to alterations and interferences in homeostasis of individuals and pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 225 - Nursing Clinical IV Credits: 3
135 clinical hours
Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 224, 228, 235, COM 101. Clinical course to NU 224
Continues to focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge learned from all previous nursing courses which includes providing client care through management/leadership in a variety of health care settings.
Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 228 - NCLEX-RN Review Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126.
Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 with lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 224, 225, 235, COM 101.
This course emphasizes a comprehensive review of content learned through out the program through use of classroom review and computer testing.
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NU 230 - ECG Interpretation Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, and 126 or NU 112, 144, and 145.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 214, 215, and 216.
This elective course introduces the student nurse to the principles and criteria utilized in basic cardiac rhythm interpretation. The course focuses on the necessary foundation needed to understand the normal electrical system of the heart; the systematic interpretation approach to dysrhythmias; and the different topics related to the heart including pacemakers and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
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NU 235 - ASN Preceptorship Credits: 3
135 contact hours
Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 114, 115, 116, 124, 125, 126, 214, 215, 216 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141, 142, MA 113, PSY 206, EN 101, BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112, 144, 145, 214, 215, 216.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 224, 225, 228, COM 101.
This course provides the student the opportunity to synthesize and utilize knowledge learned during the program in a health care agency of their choice.
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NU 275 - Computers in Healthcare Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: Pre-nursing/nursing major or permission of the Baccalaureate Nursing Department Chair
This elective course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of word processing and the World Wide Web specific to health care professionals.
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NU 276 - Cultural Diversity in Health Care Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: Pre-nursing/nursing major or permission of Baccalaureate Nursing Department Chair
This elective course is designed to broaden the student’s perception and understanding of transcultural concepts related to health care.
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NU 291 - Medical Terminology for the Health Professions Credits: 3
45 contact hours
This elective course is an introduction to the interchangeable word parts that are used in different combinations to build medical terms. It utilizes online methodology and a structured textbook and CD-Rom in teaching the most commonly used medical terms for the body systems; anatomicla, physiological and pathological conditions; terms for special procedures, laboratory and pharmacology; and selected medical abbreviations. This course is targeted for those planning careers in one of the health professions as well as those who desire to better understand terms used by health professionals.
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NU 296 - Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nursing Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or A & P I and A & P II.
This is a Nursing Prerequisite Course.
This elective course builds on prerequisite knowledge in human anatomy and physiology, and is designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of alterations in normal anatomy and physiology and/or disease states for common health problems. Emphasis is placed on the etiology of the signs and symptoms for these common disease states, therby preparing the learner to understand the medical management of the health problem, as well a providing as basis for assessment and the development of a nursing plan of care.
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NU 300 - Pharmacology in Nursing Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 301, 325.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 328, 329, 330
This course introduces the student to the role of the nurse in using pharmacological agents. Content is organized around broad classifications of drugs with emphasis placed on mechanism of action, uses, routes, side effects, significant adverse reactions, contraindications, drug interactions, and nursing implications.
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NU 301 - Introduction to Basic Nursing Skills Credits: 3
Theory (2.5) 37.5 contact hours; Laboratory (.5) 15 laboratory hours
Prerequisite: completion of lower division courses.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 325.
This course introduces the beginning nursing student to the skills and knowledge necessary to assist clients in performing basic activities of daily living.
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NU 302 - Nursing Retention Credits: 2
30 contact hours
This course is designed for students who are eligible for readmission into the BSN program and must be taken prior to applying for re-entry into the nursing program.
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NU 325 - Concepts Utilized in Professional Nursing I Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division courses
Concurrent enrollment: NU 301
This course focuses on the concepts and issues relevant to professionalism in nursing, communication, and the holistic realm of nursing practice.
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NU 328 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Health Assessment across the Life Span Credits: 3
Theory (2.5) 37.5 contact hours; Laboratory (.5) 15 laboratory hours
Prerequisite: NU 301, NU 325.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 300, 329, 330.
The purpose of this course is to provide the novice nursing student with the beginning skills necessary for performing and documenting a client-appropriate integrated health assessment
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NU 329 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 301, 325.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 300, 328, 330.
This course provides students with the knowledge to promote and maintain health of culturally diverse individuals in clinical settings.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 330 - Clinical Practicum for NU 329 Credits: 3
135 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 301, 325.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 300, 328, 329.
This course provides students with the opportunities to promote and maintain health of culturally diverse individuals in a clinical setting.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 350 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals and Families Experiencing Chronic Health Problems Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 351, 352, 355, 356, 357.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills related to the care of individuals and families with chronic health problems.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 351 - Clinical Practicum for NU 350 Credits: 2
90 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 350, 352, 355, 356, 357.
This course provides opportunities for the student to care for individuals and families with chronic health problems.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 352 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Concepts of Care Concerning Women and Children: Developing Families Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 325, 328, 329, 330.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 350, 351, 355, 356, 357.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills related to family-centered care of women, infants, and children.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 353 - Nurse Externship Credits: 3
320 clinical hours (Equivalent to 40 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have completed their first year of nursing
This elective course is designed to enhance the clinical development of students. Students are enrolled in the course of study and may participate as either an employee or a non-employee in a Mississippi Hospital. This experience provides the student the opportunity to practice learned skills repetitively, enhance interpersonal skills, and develop organizational skills. The student receives guidance, supervision and evaluation from a registered nurse preceptor in conjunction with nursing faculty.
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NU 355 - Sociocultural Responsibility in a Global Society Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330
Concurrent enrollment: NU 350, 351, 352, 356, 357
This course assists students with expanding their knowledge base regarding diversity of cultures and religion in a global society focusing on application to nursing practice.
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NU 356 - Clinical Practicum for NU 352 Credits: 2
90 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 350, 351, 352, 355, 357.
This course provides students with opportunities to provide family-centered care for women, infants, and children.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 357 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse II Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 350, 351, 352, 355, 356.
This course introduces the leadership/management concepts of planning and organizing.
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NU 425 - Theory and Research I Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 426, 428, 429, 430.
The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for the discussion of theories pertaining to the discipline of nursing and to teach the reason and structure for nursing research.
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NU 426 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Dimensions of Community Practice I: Care of Groups, Aggregates and Communities Credits: 4
Theory (3) 45 contact hours; Laboratory (1) 30 laboratory hours.
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 425, 428, 429, 430.
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to care for groups, aggregates and communities. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and systems inter-relatedness with the environment.
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NU 428 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals Experiencing Acute Health Alterations Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 425, 426, 429, 430.
The focus of this course is on the knowledge and skills needed to care for clients experiencing acute health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 429 - Clinical Practicum for NU 428 Credits: 4
180 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 425, 426, 428, 430.
Students will collaborate with other health care providers in a variety of settings to care for culturally diverse clients experiencing acute health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 430 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse II Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 425, 426, 428, 429.
This course introduces the student to the principles of staffing, scheduling, directing, time management, delegation, supervision, group communication, and conflict management.
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NU 449 - Theory and Research II Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357, 425, 426, 428, 429, 430.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 454, 455, 456, 457.
This course offers theoretical content on those theories pertinent to the current clinical content. The areas of research covered will be collection, analysis, and discussion of the research data.
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NU 453 - Death, Dying and Bereavement Credits: 3
45 contact hours
This elective course is designed as a study of death, dying, bereavement and related issues. The course is designed for anyone who desires to think and feel deeply about the meaning of life in its many relationships. The primary purpose of death education is to enrich life through the maturing of values. After confronting death imaginatively though lectures, reading, thinking, discussions and group projects, students can be more comfortable when dealing with the dying and their families. Students can learn to face and accept death as a natural fact of life and thereby be more supportive when explaining death to children and more sensitive to the complex ethical issues related to death and dying
Note: Nursing elective. Open to non-majors.
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NU 454 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals Experiencing Complex Health Alterations Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357, 425, 426, 428, 429, 430.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 449, 455, 456, 457.
This course focuses on the theory necessary to care for clients experiencing complex health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 455 - Clinical Practicum for NU 454 Credits: 3
135 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357, 425, 426, 428, 429, 430.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 449, 454, 456, 457.
Students will provide care and collaborate with other professionals in caring for clients with complex health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 456 - NCLEX Tools and Measurement Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357, 425, 426, 428, 429, 430.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 449, 454, 455, 457.
This course helps provide skills necessary for successful completion of the NCLEX exam.
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NU 457 - Skills for Professional Nursing Transition: Preceptorship Credits: 4
Theory (.5) 7.5 contact hours: Clinical (3.5) 157.5 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300, 301, 325, 328, 329, 330, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357, 425, 426, 428, 429, 430.
Concurrent enrollment: NU 449, 454, 455, 456.
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to synthesize and utilize the knowledge gained in their educational experience in a clinical setting.
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NU 460 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3
15 contact hours per credit hour
Prerequisite: completion of at least one junior level course
An elective course which gives the student has the opportunity to choose an area of interest in nursing. Study is pursued independently, utilizing guidelines developed under the guidance, supervision and evaluation of the faculty.
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NU 463 - Care of the Dying Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 453.
This elective course is designed to explore a variety of issues related to the professional care of dying clients. It is designed to provide students with a solid knowledge base in this aspect of clinical Thanatology. Through class exercises and assignments, students will explore their own reactions to situations related to dying clients and then apply their knowledge to problem solving.
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NU 473 - Legal Issues in Nursing Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: Pre-nursing ASN or BSN Student or paralegal student
This elective course is designed as a study of the legal issues facing nursing. It is designed for those who desire to assess litigation risks in the clinical setting, apply risk management principles, and review legal case studies relative to the health care delivery system. Through lectures, group discussions, case presentations and formal papers, the student will become even more aware of legal responsibility and accountability of nurses in all clinical settings. Strategies to address litigation risks on the primary, secondary, and tertiary level will be emphasized.
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PHL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
An introduction to the language, methods, major types, basic world views, and principal problems of philosophy.
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PHL 202 - Aesthetics Credits: 3
A study of the philosophical issues involved in the experience, the values, and the criticism of the arts. Student projects: investigation of specific problems and proposed solutions chosen from any of the arts.
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PHL 204 - Ethics Credits: 3
A study of representative ethical theories from classical to modern times with emphasis on the application of these theories to current ethical problems.
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PHL 205 - Logic Credits: 3
The principles of logic, including a study of argumentation and the common fallacies of reasoning.
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PHL 206 - Sport Ethics Credits: 3
This course introduces basic ethical theories and principles and then focuses upon their application to a variety of problems encountered in sports activities. The course deals with issues that arise most often when sport is viewed as a profession. However, since sport is so important in our society (for both competitor and spectator), one would not have to be professionally involved in sport to benefit from this course.
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PHL 301 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
A historical survey of the development of philosophy from the first philosophers of Greece through the medieval period. Major emphasis will be on the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas.
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PHL 302 - Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
A historical survey of the development of philosophy since the Medieval period. Selected readings from the great modern thinkers.
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PHL 304 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3
A study of the rational justification of religious beliefs with an emphasis on the traditional arguments for and against the existence of God.
Also Listed as: REL 304
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PHL 305 - Nursing Ethics Credits: 3
This course is designed for students pursuing a professional career in various fields of nursing. Through classroom lecture, discussion, and case analysis exercises, students develop skills at recognizing, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas that are a part of everyday nursing practice.
Note: Not open to first-year students
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PHL 306 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
A philosophical investigation of how to analyze ethical problems and implement ethical decisions in the various fields of business.
Note: Not open to first-year students.
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PHL 307 - Medical Ethics Credits: 3
A philosophical study of situations requiring ethical decision making in the area of medicine.
Note: Not open to first-year students.
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PHL 450 - Special Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
Note: Course may be taken for credit twice; credit may not exceed 6 hours.
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PHL 451 - Political and Social Philosophy Credits: 3
A study of alternative philosophical systems as they interpret such concepts as liberty, authority, justice, and law in human societies and politics.
Also Listed as: POL 451
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PHL 465 - Contemporary Ethical Problems Credits: 3
A study in some detail of various ethical problems encountered in professional settings. Focus upon problematic situations requiring decisions by professional people.
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PLG 101 - Introduction to the Legal Profession Credits: 3
The definition and role of the paralegal in the practice of law. History and organization of the profession. Ethics and professional responsibility. Introduction to law, the legal system, litigation, and legal analysis.
Note: Prerequisite for all other paralegal courses. Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 200 - Legal Bibliography and Research I Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or concurrent enrollment in PLG 101.
This course focuses on legal research basics using legal digests, encyclopedias, statutory material, citations to reporters, and basic electronic research.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 202 - Legal Bibliography and Research II Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 and PLG 200
This course is a continuation of PLG 200 and focuses on legal research and bibliographies with emphasis on advanced electronic research, and the preparation of legal memorandums and writing.
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PLG 241 - The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
An environmental approach to the study of law including a background of the economic and legal environment as it pertains to profit and/or nonprofit organizations along with ethical considerations and social and political influences as they affect such organizations.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 301 - Contracts Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
The objectives of this course are to acquaint students with contractual terminology, elements of contracts, effects of breach and recision, computation of damages, practical aspects of contract construction and uniform commercial code.
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PLG 303 - Torts Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.
Acquaints students with tort terminology, elements of tort actions, computation of damages and practical aspects of tort litigation and defense.
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PLG 325 - Business Organizations Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.
Includes an introduction to various business organizations such as Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies with an emphasis on corporations, incorporation procedure, corporation finance, business planning, contract law and corporate counsel. Areas also covered are corporate employees and shareholders, corporate operations, security laws, regulatory compliance, merger and acquisition, sales and termination.
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PLG 327 - Estates, Trusts and Wills Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.
Introduction to estates as well as wills; intestacy and administration; assets of estates; and federal estate tax.
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PLG 330 - Legal Writing Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101, 200, and EN 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
A study of the prose of the legal profession, including work with contracts, letters, memoranda of law, briefs, and court documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 340 - Law Office Technology and Management Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 and PLG 200 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
This course focuses on the use of technology in the law office emphasizing computers and computer applications. Word processing programs and legal software programs will be used. The course will emphasize management, production, personnel, research and record keeping.
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PLG 401 - Special Topics in Paralegal Studies Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Note: May be repeated for credit based on change of topic.
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PLG 427 - Administrative Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Acquaints a student with Administrative Agency Law on a State and Federal level, such as Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, Environmental Protection Agency, etc. The student will study regulations, hearing procedures and appeals.
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PLG 428 - Real Estate Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Introduction to estates in real property. Includes such topics as transfers, mortgages, recording statutes, platting descriptions, title searches, real estate closings, and title insurance.
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PLG 429 - Civil Litigation Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Introduction to basic principles of procedural law. Areas of study are the proper conduct of the client interview, initiating the civil action, and answering in defendant’s behalf. Other areas include informal discovery, motions for summary judgment, settlement, pretrial procedures, assisting at trial, and postjudgment activities.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 431 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
A study of criminal liability, the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, pretrial discovery, indictments, and pleas.
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PLG 432 - Family Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
An examination of matrimonial law, adoption, the commercial law aspects of family life, and family law practice.
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PLG 433 - Environmental Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Survey of environmental laws and cases geared toward helping the paralegal have a working knowledge of environmental law and how environmental law may impact the different aspects of working cases with which a paralegal may come in contact.
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PLG 434 - Bankruptcy Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Survey of bankruptcy laws and cases with practical experience in completing the forms and obtaining the information from the clients.
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PLG 440 - Practical Legal Lab Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG majors only and 18 hours of Legal Studies courses, or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
This course is practical in nature. Students select an area of specialization and are then placed in a legal setting where they exercise those skills and information developed in the classroom. The evaluation of the student’s ability is done as a combined effort of a paralegal faculty member and a representation of the sponsoring law firm.
Note: This course meets the field experience requirements for the paralegal major.
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PLG 451 - School Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Course focuses on legal issues involving the rights of students, teachers, parents, and administrators; topics include privacy, employment, freedom of speech and religion, liability, search and seizure, athletics and student organizations, discipline, and student records.
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POL 101 - Basic Concepts in Political Science Credits: 3
An introduction to political structures, processes, and outcomes. Students learn about the political world, from the actions of individuals motivated by their beliefs to the actions of governments motivated by their quest for material power. General theories and controversies of politics are featured, as well as an overview of how researchers study politics.
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POL 150 - American Government Credits: 3
An introduction to the organization, principles, and operation of the federal system of government in the United States. The national government: terminology, fundamental concepts, the United States Constitution, citizenship, the Congress and legislation, the executive organization and functions, and the judicial system.
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POL 301 - Public Administration Credits: 3
An analysis of the organization, procedures, and purpose of the executive branch of government. Students explore the duties of agencies at the national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis is placed on the challenges facing administrators concerning personnel, budgeting, law, program evaluation, inter-agency and intergovernmental relations, and public relations. Of particular interest for those who plan to enter public service.
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POL 307 - Public Budgeting Credits: 3
Prerequisite: POL 301
An examination of the history, institutions and techniques of public budgeting and finance. The practices and fundamental concepts of governmental budgeting, public finance, and financial management will be introduced. Oral and written communication skills will be emphasized.
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