PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
Arts and Sciences Department
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influences their lives and careers.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
COR101 Freshman Orientation
College of Nursing Arts and Sciences Department
Course Description: The focus of this course is to assist students in developing knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to be successful in a nursing program. Students are introduced to the concepts of time and stress management, study and research skills, prioritization, and medical terminology. The importance of teamwork, communication, professionalism, and the roles of the practical and registered nurse are discussed.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
NUR119 Dosage Calculations for Professional Nursing
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course prepares the student with a practical approach for preparing dosages and solutions, including calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Topics include: dimensional analysis, metric, household and apothecary systems of measurement, equivalents, abbreviations, conversions, oral meds, parenteral meds, intravenous rates, and pediatric dosage calculations. This is a calculations class, not a remedial or basic math course.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Corequisites: None
NUR281 Dimensions of Professional Nursing II
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry-level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on management of care, legal and ethical practices, the healthcare environment, and economic and political aspects of healthcare. Preparation for the NCLEX-RN is included in this course.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR274
Corequisites: None
NUR274 Dimensions of Professional Nursing I
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on scope of practice, professional practice, leadership and delegation, safety, and quality improvement. Current trends related to career and professional development are provided to assist the student in obtaining employment and establishing a successful career path. Preparation for the NCLEX-RN is included in this course.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: NUR258
Corequisites: None
NUR273 Dimensions of Professional Nursing
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on scope of practice, professional practice, leadership and delegation, safety, and quality improvement. Current trends related to career and professional development are provided to assist the student in obtaining employment and establishing a successful career path.
Credit Hours: 4.00
Prerequisites: NUR258
Corequisites: None
HUM205 Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience
College of Arts and Sciences Arts and Sciences Department
Course Description: This course is an interdisciplinary assessment of cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the development of the individual and society. Students will learn about important contributions made to the humanities, examine their cultural significance, and consider how those in STEM careers can benefit from understanding them.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: ENG110
Corequisites: None
NUR168 Concepts of Nursing III
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on health assessment and health promotion. The course provides students with additional opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Students will have opportunities to explore various roles of the nurse and further explore clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and the nursing process. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Corequisites: None
NUR166 Concepts of Nursing II
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on the nursing process. Students will have opportunities to explore clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and care planning. Students will have opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR164
Corequisites: None
NUR164 Concepts of Nursing I
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course introduces students to principles, theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice. Theory, research and evidence based practice are introduced and legal and ethical issues are discussed. Basic nursing skills necessary to deliver patient centered care in a multicultural society are developed. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom and laboratory.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: BIO116, BIO116L, COR195
Corequisites: None