200

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Major or permission of the instructor. Completion of BIOL 104, BIOL 204, CHEM 100 (or CHEM 101), PSY 101. 

The course teaches the student the basic principles of the nursing profession that are foundational to providing safe and competent client care. Topics include an introduction to nursing, professionalism, leadership, systems-based practice, information technology, communication, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and client centered care.  Lecture will enable students to achieve course outcomes.

Prerequisite: Admission to BSN program and BIOL 104, BIOL 204, CHEM 100 or CHEM 101, and PSY 101. This course teaches the student the basic nursing concepts, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to provide safe and competent patient care. Lecture, skills lab, clinical simulations, and clinical experiences will enable students to achieve course outcomes.

Prerequisite: Admission to BSN program and NUR 201, NUR 303 and BIOL 232. The course builds on foundational sciences and enhances the student's comprehension of the scientific concepts of selected pathophysiologic conditions and the related pharmacologic interventions. Emphasis is placed on commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses, therapeutic interventions, and nursing implications. Major classes of drugs that are used to treat these illnesses and support of organ and system function are explored.

Prerequisite: NUR 201, NUR 203, and NUR 303. This course will provide the beginning nursing student with opportunities to develop the competencies necessary to meet the needs of adults in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process.

* Students who entered Level 2 of major in Fall 2019 or prior should refer to 2019-2020 academic catalog course description.