2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
12. Courses
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MUS 215 - Diction for Singers Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair of Music
Instruction in phonetics for singing in Italian, French, German, and English.
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MUS 220 - Class Instruments Credits: 2
Instruction in the methods of teaching brass and woodwind instruments.
Note: Open to Music Education majors only.
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MUS 221 - Major Piano, Voice Credits: 2
Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
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MUS 222 - Major Piano, Voice Credits: 2
Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
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MUS 226 - Advanced Guitar for Music Therapy Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MUS 126 or permission of instructor
Class instruction of functional guitar skills for use in Music Therapy.
Note: Music Therapy majors only
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MUS 231 - Percussion for Music Therapy Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MUS 252
Class instruction of functional percussion skills for use in Music Therapy
Note: Music Therapy majors only
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MUS 242 - Computers in Music Credits: 3
A combination lecture/laboratory course where students learn computer basics as they relate to music. Topics include computer music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, digital sound processing, digital mastering, CAI software for music instruction, and music applications for the internet.
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MUS 251 - Clinical Skills I Credits: 1
A survey of structured instrumental, vocal, and movement techniques with an emphasis on development and application of leadership and music performance skills in therapeutic and recreational settings.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 252 - Clinical Skills II Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MUS 251 , MUS 121 (piano) or MUS 127 (piano).
A survey of improvisational instrumental, vocal, and movement theory and techniques, with an emphasis on development and application in therapeutic settings.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 253 - Music Therapy Observation Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152
Observation and/or clinical practicum in music therapy.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 255 - Psychology of Music Credits: 2
A study of the basic psychological and acoustical processes of music as it relates to culture, perception, emotion, development, cognition, preference, and learning.
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MUS 256 - Music Therapy Research Methods Credits: 2
Prerequisite: PSY 101 , MUS 255
An introduction to music therapy research methods with an emphasis on the reading, evaluation, and application of research findings and techniques in music therapy practice.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 301 - History Of Music Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 105
A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.
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MUS 302 - History Of Music Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 105
A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.
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MUS 303 - Music Therapy Professional Skills Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Junior standing
An examination of the issues which the music therapy student must be aware of as they plan for life after graduation. Topics include preparing for the professional internship, obtaining board certification, and establishing a career as a music therapist.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 304 - Music for Children Credits: 3
A consideration of the fundamental principles, techniques, and procedures for teaching music in the elementary schools, grades K-8. Opportunities for reading and using current literature and materials are included.
Note: Open to General Education majors only.
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MUS 305 - Form and Analysis Credits: 2
Prerequisite: MUS 202
A study of musical structure and style with analysis of representative works in the history of music.
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MUS 306 - Arranging and Orchestration Techniques Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Music Majors Only, MUS 101 , MUS 102 , MUS 103 , MUS 104 , MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204
Two hours lecture. A course covering the skills needed to arrange for various choral and instrumental ensembles. Course will discuss voice parts and the instrumental families, their notation, ranges, timbres and best use; planning an arrangement; voice leading, voicing and density, chord substitution, and expanding sequential chordal movement; rhythmic patterns and turnarounds. Students will also create original arrangements for a variety of choral and instrumental groups.
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MUS 309 - Improvisation Techniques I Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MUS 204
A laboratory in the techniques of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of popular music improvisation.
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MUS 310 - Improvisation Techniques II Credits: 1
Prerequisite: MUS 204
A laboratory in the techniques of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of popular music improvisation.
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MUS 315 - Conducting Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204
A study of the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting.
Note: Must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 114 .
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MUS 316 - Choral Conducting Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 , MUS 315 Current enrollment in MUS 114 or MUS 115
An indepth study of the art of choral conducting along with study of period-specific literature and choral techniques.
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MUS 320 - Music Education Materials and Methods Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Music Education majors.
Preparation for teaching music at the elementary and secondary levels, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, playing fretted and other instruments, rhythmic activity, general music classes, theory, and choral groups.
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MUS 321 - Major Piano, Voice Credits: 2
Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
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MUS 322 - Major Piano, Voice Credits: 2
Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
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MUS 323 - Piano Pedagogy Credits: 3
A survey of materials and principles related to piano teaching.
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MUS 324 - Voice Pedagogy Credits: 3
A survey of materials and principles related to vocal teaching.
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MUS 325 - Secondary Music Methods Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Music majors only. Others by permission of the Department Chair of Music
Preparation for teaching music at the secondary level, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, general music classes, and choral ensembles.
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MUS 331 - Music Business Credits: 3
A general study of the music industry and music business opportunities. Includes copyrighting, publishing, music licensing, unions and guilds, artist management, contracts, and music merchandising.
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MUS 351 - Music Therapy with Children Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152
Music therapy theories and techniques for children with special needs including developmental and physical disabilities, mental illness, and medical conditions.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 352 - Music Therapy with Adults Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152
Music therapy theories and techniques for adults and older adults with special needs including mental illness, medical conditions, traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accident, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 353 - Clinical Practicum I Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 ,
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 354 - Clinical Practicum II Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
Note: Music Therapy majors only. ED 401 , ED 407 Professional Education Semester - Music. (3, 9) These courses, listed under Education. ED 407 is taught by music faculty.
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MUS 421 - Major Piano, Voice Credits: 2
Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
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MUS 422 - Major Piano, Voice Credits: 2
Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
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MUS 451 - Music Therapy Principles Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , and passing score on all proficiency exams
A study of current treatment theories and philosophies and their relationship to the principles of music therapy.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 452 - Music Therapy Practices Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 451 , and passing score on all proficiency exams
A study of music therapy ethical, cultural, and political issues as they relate to professional music therapy practice.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 453 - Clinical Practicum III Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 , MUS 354
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 454 - Clinical Practicum IV Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 , MUS 354
Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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MUS 460 - Music Therapy Internship Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework for the music therapy major
A 1020-hour approved clinical internship undertaken with the approval of the Music Therapy faculty advisor and the Department Chair of Music
Note: Music Therapy majors only.
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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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116
This elective course is designed to help the beginning student adapt to the nursing curriculum and to facilitate learning in NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 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 , BSB 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 , NU 115 , NU 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 , NU 115 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 125 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 124 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 124 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 215 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 215 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 . Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 214 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 214 , NU 215 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 225 , NU 228 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 224 , NU 228 , NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 . Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 with lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 224 , NU 225 , NU 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 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , and NU 126 or NU 112 , NU 144 , and NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 214 , NU 215 , and NU 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 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 224 , NU 225 , NU 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 in teaching the most commonly used medical terms for the body systems; anatomical, 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 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, thereby 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 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 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 310 - Basic Nursing Concepts for Student Success Credits: 1
Prerequisite: NU 301 NU 325
The purpose of this elective course is to augment basic nursing content introduced in the NU 301 & NU 325 courses in order to enhance critical thinking and study skills to improve student success.
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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 , NU 329 , NU 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 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 330 , NU 328 , NU 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 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 300 , NU 328 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 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 and NU 352 Credits: 4
180 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 .
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills related to the care of individuals across the lifespan with chronic health problems as well as family centered care, including care of women, infants, and children. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and maintenance and disease prevention while using a developmental approach. Clinical experiences are designed to develop student skills while providing care to individuals and developing families across the lifespan with chronic health problems in a variety of healthcare 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 352 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Concepts of Care Concerning Women and Children: Developing Families Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 355 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 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 357 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse II Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 .
This course introduces the leadership/management concepts of planning and organizing.
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NU 360 - Introduction to Scholarly Activity for the Professional Nurse Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student
2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, acceptance as a “Dual Enrollment” Student
Corequisite:
1. For the regular APO student NU 361, 362, and 363 are corequisites.
2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course offers knowledge based on AACN’s The Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for the Professional Nursing Practice, which will facilitate transition into the senior year of curriculum. Scholarly writing, information management skills, evidence-based practice, nursing research and nursing theory are introduced as the student explores, discovers, retrieves and utilizes information from a variety of sources.
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NU 361 - Comprehensive Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
Theory (2) 30 contact hours; Clinical (1) 45 clinical hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student 2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, acceptance as a “Dual Enrollment” Student Corequisites: 1. For the regular APO student NU 360 , NU 362 , and NU 363 are corequisites. 2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course serves as a basis for entry into the junior year of the curriculum. The student is introduced to AACN’s The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Nursing research, evidence-based practice and information management skills are utilized as the student explores, discovers and retrieves information from a variety of sources in the completion of a health assessment. Content related to ANA standards, nursing history, critical thinking/clinical reasoning and health assessment enhance professional role development.
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NU 362 - Introduction to Health Promotion Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student 2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, NU 360 and 361 Corequisites: 1. For the regular APO student NU 360 , NU 361 , and NU 363 are corequisites. 2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into the baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course serves as a basis for entry into the senior year of the curriculum. The student is introduced to AACN’s The Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Clinical prevention and population health concepts are introduced through principles of epidemiology, statistical data searches, cultural implications of clinical prevention and health promotion information and disease prevention. Content related to ANA standards, nursing history, ethics, values, critical thinking/clinical reasoning, and health assessment enhance professional role development.
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NU 363 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Concepts in Leadership and Management Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student 2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, NU 360 , NU 361 , and NU 362 Corequisites: 1. For the regular APO student NU 360 , NU 361 , and NU 362 are corequisites. 2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into the baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course serves as a basis for entry into the senior year of the curriculum. The student is introduced to AACN’s The Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Content includes professional nursing concepts, professional nursing values, decision making, ethical reasoning, role development, legal/regulatory/liability issues, and quality and safety in healthcare.
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NU 425 - Theory and Research I Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 429 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 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 III Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 454 , NU 455 , NU 456 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 455 , NU 456 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 454 , NU 456 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 454 , NU 455 , NU 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 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 454 , NU 455 , NU 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 459 - Theory, Research and Evidenced Based Practice for the Professional Nurse I Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 ; concurrent enrollment NU 465 , NU 467
The purpose of this course is to introduce nursing theory as well as teach the reason and structure of nursing research and integrate both with Evidence-Based practice for professional nurses.
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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 464 - Theory, Research, and Evidenced Based Practice for the Professional Nurse II Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 , NU 459 , NU 465 , and NU 467 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 469 , NU 471
The purpose of this course is to introduce additional nursing theories, and integrate an understanding of Evidence-Based Practice with the research areas of collection, analysis, discussion and presentation.
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