NUR209 Acute Care Nursing II

College of Nursing Nursing Department

Course Description: The focus of this course is to provide client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs across the lifespan. The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills in the delivery of client care to patients with hypertensive, reproductive, endocrine, and immune disorders and musculoskeletal alterations . Many of the clients may be more critically ill than those previously encountered. Students will continue to be introduced to the skills of intravenous phlebotomy and electrocardiogram tracing. Nutritional needs for these clients will be identified and addressed. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: NUR203

Corequisites: None

NUR235 Acute Care Nursing I

College of Nursing Nursing Department

Course Description: The focus of this course is to provide client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs across the lifespan. The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the RN plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills in the delivery of client care. Client selection will provide experience caring for individuals with cardiovascular, hematopoietic and integument disorders and burns. Nutritional needs for these clients will be identified and addressed. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care. Students will be introduced to intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram tracing in this course.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: NUR206

Corequisites: None

NUR204 Acute Care Nursing I

College of Nursing Nursing Department

Course Description: This course focuses on the provision of client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs across the life span. The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills in the delivery of care to clients with cardiovascular, burns, hematopoietic and integument disorders. Students will learn the skills of intravenous phlebotomy and electrocardiogram tracing. Sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: NUR203

Corequisites: None

NUR458 Acute Care Nursing

College of Nursing Nursing Department

Course Description: This course expands upon prior knowledge, nursing principles and health concepts to provide culturally sensitive patient-centered care for adults with multiple acute biopsychosocial needs. Clinical experiences increase in the level of complexity and acuity from previous nursing courses. Students explore human responses to emergencies, bioterrorism, crisis and life changing events. Clinical decision making and the nursing process are implemented to manage and modify care for high-acuity patients and their families. The course reinforces legal aspects of practice along with health teaching and counseling skills that are needed when caring for patients in the acute care setting. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

Credit Hours: 5.00

Prerequisites: NUR357

Corequisites: None

ACC550 Accounting for Managers

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: This course applies accounting tools and concepts to allow managers to make sound business decisions. Students learn to evaluate organizational performance based on accounting information and control. Reading and interpreting financial statements and reports is emphasized. Additional topics include cost allocation and budgeting, cash flow analysis, profit analysis and taxation. The importance of business ethics figures prominently throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: MGT520

Corequisites: None

ACC312 Accounting for Business Decisions

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: This course examines how accounting information impacts business operations, strategic decision making, and the achievement of organizational goals. Key roles of the managerial accounting discipline that analyze metrics, financial control, and enterprise-wide strategic planning are examined. The focus is on learning and exercising skills that help managers define, develop, and implement data-driven plans that can improve an organization’s financial performance. Students will learn how accounting-based financial information is generated, collected, organized and interpreted.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: BUS121

Corequisites: None

DMS212 Abdominal Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department

Course Description: This course introduces students to the normal sonographic findings, physiology and laboratory data of the abdomen, as well as abnormal and commonly found pathology, with correlated laboratory scanning exercises. Emphasis will be placed on anatomic and physiologic relationships within the abdominal cavity including the abdominal vascular system, liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, spleen, retroperitoneum and peritoneal cavity, and abdominal wall.

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: DMS109

Corequisites: DMS216

DMS200 Abdominal Sonography

College of Health Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department

Course Description: This course introduces students to the normal sonographic findings, physiology and laboratory data of the abdomen, as well as abnormal and commonly found pathology, with correlated laboratory scanning exercises. Emphasis will be placed on anatomic and physiologic relationships within the abdominal cavity including the abdominal vascular system, liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, spleen, retro-peritoneum and peritoneal cavity, and abdominal wall.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: DMS108, DMS108L, DMS109

Corequisites: None

CAA216 A La Carte

College of Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Department

Course Description: This course provides students with experience in the preparation and service of foods from Regional American and Classic French cuisines using the traditional kitchen brigade system. Building on the skills developed in previous courses, this class is designed to expand students' cooking skills by introducing them to finer quality ingredients and more refined procedures and presentations. The student will learn the concepts of recipe development and apply recipe writing techniques. The techniques and methods of controlling the factors of production and costs in a food service unit are explored. Students will be challenged to assume greater responsibility in the production of food to exacting standards and effectively manage the flow of goods through a food service system.

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Test Basic Page No Head or Foot

Hello World

Already Have Experience to Build On?

If you bring previous education or healthcare experience, you can continue growing through options designed for where you are in your nursing journey.

Pick the pathway that fits your background and supports your next career step.

Diploma 15 Months On Campus

Practical Nursing (PN)

Our Practical Nursing (PN) diploma introduces nursing basics. Emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and theory, this diploma ensures comprehensive training for aspiring practical nurses. Upon program completion, graduates may sit for the NCLEX exam for licensure.

More Details

Associate's 18 Months On Campus

Nursing (ADN)

RNs deliver safe and effective patient care across diverse settings. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is crafted to cultivate skilled RNs. Post-graduation, ADN students take the NCLEX-RN exam; success grants eligibility to become an RN.

More Details

Bachelor's 2.5 Years On Campus

Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

Fast-track your goals with an Accelerated Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree. Step into patient care roles fully prepared in just 2.5 years. Now is the ideal time to contribute to individual and community well-being through nursing education.

More Details

Bachelor's 11 Months On Campus

Bachelor to BSN Nursing Program (BS to BSN)

The focus of the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) program is to offer a quality educational program that provides its graduates with the educational foundation and skills necessary to achieve professional success in the field of nursing.

More Details

Bachelor's 11 Months Online

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Elevate your nursing career with the RN to BSN online program in just 11 months. As healthcare demands BSN-prepared nurses, meet this trend and the ANA's goal for advanced education. Seize new career horizons in nursing with our accelerated option.

More Details

Master's 1.5 Years On Campus & Online

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Pursue an MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner degree for advanced patient care and leadership roles. With a focus on comprehensive family care, this program equips you to make an impact on individuals and communities, ensuring holistic and specialized healthcare.

More Details

Master's 15 Months On Campus & Online

Nursing Education (MSN)

Teach and inspire future nurses with an MSN in Nursing Education. Dive into education theory, healthcare policy, technology, and innovative teaching strategies. Blend online learning with practical experience, utilizing innovative tools to enhance knowledge sharing.

More Details
Subscribe to