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CONCENTRATION SCIENCE - SCIENCE CONCENTRATION COURSE WITH LAB
This course requires the corresponding lab for this course.
Credits: 4
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CONCENTRATION SCIENCE - SCIENCE CONCENTRATION COURSE WITH LAB
This course requires the corresponding lab for this course.
Credits: 4
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CONCENTRATION SCIENCE - SCIENCE CONCENTRATION COURSE WITHOUT LAB
This course does not require a lab.
Credits: 3
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NSCI 103L - LIFE SCIENCE LAB
This is a laboratory course and includes hands-on applied technology and field-oriented experiences using scientific inquiry for discovery and problem solving. Laboratory to accompany NSCI 1033.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 1033
Credits: 1
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NSCI 111L - INTRO TO PHYSICS LAB
This course is the laboratory course to accompany NSCI 1113.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: none; Corequisite: NSCI 1113
Credits: 1
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NSCI 113L - PHYSICAL SCIENCE I LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 1133.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 1133
Credits: 1
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NSCI 121L - INTRO TO CHEMISTRY LAB
This course is a laboratory course to accompany NSCI 1213.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None; Corequisite: NSCI 1213
Credits: 1
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NSCI 143L - BOTANY LAB
This course includes microscopic work with both flowering and non-flowering plant species.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 1433
Credits: 1
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NSCI 153L - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 1533.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 1533
Credits: 1
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NSCI 163L - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
This course is the laboratory course to accompany NSCI 1633.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NSCI 1533 and NSCI 153L; Corequisite: NSCI 1633
Credits: 1
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NSCI 203L - ASTRONOMY AND EARTH SCIENCE LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 2033.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 2033
Credits: 1
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NSCI 223L - ASTRONOMY LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 2233.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 2233
Credits: 1
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NSCI 243L - ZOOLOGY LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 2433.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 2433
Credits: 1
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NSCI 253L - GENERAL PHYSICS I LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 2533.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 2533
Credits: 1
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NSCI 263L - GENERAL PHYSICS II LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 2633.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 2633
Credits: 1
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NSCI 270L - INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCI LAB
This is the accompanying lab to the forensic science lecture. This course is an overview of forensic lab techniques with an emphasis on physical evidence recovery and analysis including trace evidence, blood splatter, fingerprinting, and DNA analysis. Whe
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 2703
Credits: 1
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NSCI 313L - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 3133.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NSCI 1633, 163L; Corequisite: NSCI 3133
Credits: 2
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NSCI 314L - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 3143.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 4133
Credits: 2
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NSCI 333L - ECOLOGY LAB
This is a laboratory to accompany NSCI 3333.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 3333
Credits: 1
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NSCI 403L - GEOLOGY LAB
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 4033.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 4033
Credits: 1
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NSCI 436L - BIOCHEMISTRY LAB
This is a laboratory to accompany the courses, Biochemistry I and II. This course involves the introduction of biochemical laboratory principles and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the isolation, identification, and characterization of important biomole
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NSCI 413L; Corequisite: NSCI 4363
Credits: 1
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NSCI 1033 - LIFE SCIENCE
The content of this course includes the major biological principles and their application to the general health and well being of humankind. Problem solving and explanation of biological phenomena is expected to be the basic process development approach.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisites: NSCI 103L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1113 - INTRO TO PHYSICS
This is an introductory course designed for the student wishing to pursue a career in science and who lacks a high school background in this area. This is a mathematical investigation of physics and explores the basics of mechanics, motion, sound, electricity and magnetism. This course also meets general education requirements for non-science majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 113L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1133 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
This course investigates the more essential and practical phases of physics and chemistry. (Non-Biology majors only. No credit for Biology majors).
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 113L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1213 - INTRO TO CHEMISTRY
This course is an introduction to basic concepts of general chemistry, periodic properties of elements and compounds, basic atomic-molecular structure, and properties of substances and reactions related to gas laws. (This course meets general education requirements for non-science majors only).
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 121L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1433 - BOTANY
This course is an introductory course in plant cell division, reproduction, development physiology, and genetics. The relationship between plants and other life forms is stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 143L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1533 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
This course is a fundamentals of chemistry course with emphasis on mass and energy relationships in chemical changes, equilibrium, atomic and molecular structure, and descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NSCI 1213 or MATH 1413 or equivalent ACT/SAT score; Corequisite: NSCI 153L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 1633 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
This course is a continuation of NSCI 1533 with an emphasis on chemical equilibria, kinetic rate laws, acids and bases, introductory thermodynamics, and nuclear chemical reactions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NSCI 1533 and NSCI 153L. Corequisite: NSCI 163L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 2033 - ASTRONOMY AND EARTH SCIENCE
The major concepts of geology, astronomy, and meteorology are reviewed in this course. The opportunity to investigate and to explain earth and space phenomena is provided.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 203L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 2233 - ASTRONOMY
This is an introductory course in the astronomy of the solar system, astrophysics and constellations. This course level assumes no physics background.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 223L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 2433 - ZOOLOGY
The study of animal development, physiology, behavior patterns, ecology, and reproduction is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 243L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 2533 - GENERAL PHYSICS I
This is an introduction to the physics of mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion, and sound.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 1413 or MATH 2144 or Math Placement Exam; Corequisite: NSCI 253L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 2633 - GENERAL PHYSICS II
This course is an introduction to the physics of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NSCI 2533, NSCI 253L. Corequisite: NSCI 263L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 2703 - INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE
This course is an overview of the application of forensic science and how it applies to the criminal justice system. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the techniques and abilities of forensic science with regard to investigative and criminalistic activities. When taken with its accompanying lab, this course meets the science (with lab) general education requirement. This course also meets the specialized needs of the Criminal Justice program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 270L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 3133 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
This course covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry and is taught with an emphasis on molecular structure and reaction mechanisms. Also included is the chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons and alcohols.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NSCI 1633, NSCI 163L. Corequisite: NSCI 313L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 3143 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
This course is a continuation of NSCI 3133.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NSCI 3133, NSCI 313L. Corequisite: NSCI 413L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 3333 - ECOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of ecology, the ecosystem, community, and population level of organization.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 333L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 3503 - FAITH INTEGRATION IN NAT SCI/MATH
This course is a study of the historical and contemporary efforts to integrate theology and the natural sciences and mathematics, focusing on the value of an integrative approach to all the disciplines. Topics include an introduction to epistemology and s
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Student must have at least a junior standing in the major
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4003 - CURRENT TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY
An in-depth look at recent developments in one of the main areas of chemistry. The particular toipic will vary by semester.
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4003 - CURRENT TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 1
This course provides an in-depth look at recent developments in one of the main areas of chemistry. The particular topic will vary by semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: To be determined according to topic.
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4013 - CHEMISTRY OF CANCER
This course is a study into the chemical concepts of carcinogenesis. The roles of important biomolecules, such as lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, in carcinogenesis will be discussed as well as the repair mechanisms employed at a molecular level to combat nucleic acid damage and unregulated cell growth.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: and
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4013 - CURRENT TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 2
This course is an in-depth look at recent developments in one of the main areas of chemistry. The particular topic will vary by semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: To be determined according to topic
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4023 - CURRENT TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 3
This course is an in-depth look at recent developments in one of the main areas of chemistry. The particular topic will vary by semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
To be deteremined according to topic.
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4023 - NEUROCHEMISTRY
More information coming soon…
Credits: 3.0
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NSCI 4033 - GEOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the origin and classification of Earth materials and landforms with a study of minerals, rocks, and processes of the Earth’s crust.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: NSCI 403L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4233 - HUMAN GENETICS
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of genetics through a study of human inheritance, gene action, mutation, linkage, probability, the role of environment, and chromosomal abnormalities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 3233, BIOL 323L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4343 - PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
This course is to investigate strengths and problems in the methodology of science which relate to hypothesis testing, theory confirmation or falsification, and the formulation of scientific laws. A second function of the course is to relate the implicati
Prerequisites & Notes
Department chair approval required
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4353 - BIOCHEMISTRY I
This course is an introduction to the structures and cellular functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Topics include basic concepts of enzymes and kinetics, biological membranes and transport, and biosignaling.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 2633; Corequisite: NSCI 3133
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4363 - BIOCHEMISTRY II
This course is a continuation of NSCI 4353 with an emphasis on bioenergetics and metabolism. Topics include glycolysis, citric acid cycle, fatty acid catabolism, and lipid biosynthesis. Metabolic pathways of amino acids, nucleotides, and hormones will a
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NSCI 4353; Corequisites: NSCI 4133, NSCI 436L
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4403 - SCIENCE FIELD STUDY 1
This course provides the student supervised work/research experience in a setting relevant to the major area of study but outside the department and university.
Prerequisites & Notes
Faculty Advisor or Deptarment Chair Approval
Credits: 1-4
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NSCI 4413 - SCIENCE FIELD STUDY 2
This course provides the student supervised work/research experience in a setting relevant to the major area of study but outside the department and university.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor or Dept Chair Approval
Credits: 1-4
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NSCI 4903 - CAPSTONE COURSE
This course is designed to review the student portfolio which will be developed over the course of obtaining the General Biology or Pre-Medical degree. Senior students will be assigned a specific Portfolio Advisor who will review the portfolio prior to receiving the degree. Culmination of the student’s degree will require completion of all items listed in the requirements for the student portfolio, including completion of research papers, poster presentations, and demonstration of knowledge of specific concepts in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 3233, 323L, 3333, 333L, 4013, 401L, NSCI 3133, 313L
Corequisites: BIOL 3133, 4133, 413L, NSCI 4133, 413L
Credits: 3
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BIOL 141L - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING I LAB
Exercises in this course will reinforce the lecture topics through experimentation, microscopic investigation, and dissection (where applicable).
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: BIOL 1413 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing I
Credits: 1
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BIOL 1413 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING I
This course is the first of a two-term sequence in human anatomy and physiology for nursing majors. The courses will cover structure and function of all of the eleven body systems. Course topics are presented according to body systems including the study of cells and tissues with detailed investigation of the skin, skeleton, joints, muscles, nervous system, and selected special senses. The focus is on how the body works in harmony to promote homeostasis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisites: BIOL 141L Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing I Lab
Credits: 3
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NSCI 4423 - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
This course is an introduction to the field of medicinal chemistry with a special focus on methods of drug design, structure-activity relationships, and modes of action.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 1243 and NSCI 1633
Credits: 3
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NURS 211L - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING CLINICAL
This course is the companion course to NURS 2111 – Introduction to Nursing. It will provide the pre-nursing students the opportunity to view professional nurses in practice settings. Students will explore the concepts of wellness, illness, and prevention, the impact of critical thinking, patient advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration for the development of safe, quality patient care as seen in the clinical settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 2111
Acceptance into the Professional phase of the Nursing Program
Credits: 1
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NURS 314L - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I CLINICAL
This course provides opportunities for students to develop beginning level competence in caring for patients with simple to intermediate chronic medical-surgical needs. Students spend 30 hours in the simulation laboratory developing skills specific to medical-surgical nursing and 105 hours in direct patient care.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 3003 Health Assessment
NURS 300L Health Assessment Clinical
NURS 3113 Pharmacology
NURS 3103 Foundations of Nursing
NURS 310L Foundations of Nursing Clinical
Co requisite: NURS 3133 Psychiatric Nursing
NURS 313L Psychiatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 2123 Pathophysiology
NURS 3143 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Credits: 3
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NURS 321L - HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR THE RN CLINICAL
This course is the companion clinical courses to NURS 3212: Health Assessment for the RN and provides an opportunity to meet course objectives established for the related didactic course. Students complete 90 contact hours in the laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: and
Corequisite:
Credits: 2
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NURS 420L - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II CLINICAL
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop beginning level competence in caring for patients with acute medical-surgical needs. Students will spend 20 hours in the simulation lab developing skills specific to medical-surgical nursing and 115 hours in direct patient care in a variety of practice settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Co requisite:
Credits: 3
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NURS 422L - LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT CLINICAL
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop beginning level competence in the leader and manager role. Students will spend 40 clock hours in leadership and management activities related to patient care and 5 clock hours in simulation lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 4322 Pediatric Nursing
NURS 432L Pediatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 4203 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
NURS 420L Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical
NURS 4212 Care of the Childbearing Family
NURS 421L Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical
Co requisite: NURS 4222 Leadership and Management
NURS 4302 Synthesis of Nursing Concepts
NURS 430L Synthesis of Nursing Concepts Clinical
NURS 4313 Community Nursing and Care of the Aggregate
NURS 431L Community Nursing and Care of the Aggregate Clinical
NURS 4333 Quality and Safety
Credits: 1
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NURS 430L - SYNTHESIS OF NURSING CONCEPTS CLINICAL
This course provides practice opportunities in a selected clinical setting under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Credits: 3
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NURS 431L - COMMUNITY NURSING AND CARE OF THE AGGREGATE CLINICAL
This course provides an opportunity to provide care to a group of patients, assessing their needs, and developing, implementing, and evaluating an appropriate intervention(s). Students also care for individual clients within a community setting with particular attention to strategies to support patients as they transition from one level of care to another.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 4322 Pediatric Nursing
NURS 432L Pediatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 4203 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
NURS 420L Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical
NURS 4212 Care of the Childbearing Family
NURS 421L Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical
Co requisite: NURS 4302 Synthesis of Nursing Concepts
NURS 430L Synthesis of Nursing Concepts Clinical
NURS 4313 Community Nursing and Care of the Aggregate
NURS 4222 Leadership and Management
NURS 422L Leadership and Management Clinical
Credits: 2
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NURS 441L - COMMUNITY HEALTH AND POPULATION HEALTH CLINICAL
This course provides an opportunity to provide care to a group of patients, assessing needs, and developing, implementing, and evaluating an appropriate intervention(s). Students also care for individual clients within a community setting, with particular attention to strategies to support patients as they transition from one level of care to another. This course is for the RN-to-BSN program only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: and
Corequisite:
Credits: 2
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NURS 443L - CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE RN CLINICAL
This couse will provide an opportunity for the RN-to-BSN students to identify a problem for groups of patients in a clinical setting, assess the influencing factors, and develop, implement, and evaluate a plan to resolve the issue.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: All other NURS courses for the RN-to-BSN program.
Corequisite:
Credits: 1
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NURS 2111 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
This course introduces pre-nursing students to the profession of nursing and its historical and social context. The conceptual foundations upon which effective patient care is based are explored. For example, concepts of wellness, illness, and prevention, the impact of critical thinking, patient advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration on the development of safe, quality patient care are examined. The structure and function of the changing health care delivery system and its influence on nursing is also explored. This course is for Pre-Nursing Students only at the sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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NURS 2123 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This course explores the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of pathological disorders. This course considers the anatomy and physiology of each body system and the disease processes that may occur. The emphasis is on the clinical implication of pathophysiologic concepts and relationship to patient history, physical examination findings, lab and diagnostic studies, therapies and follow-up care.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: , , , and
Credits: 3
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NURS 2203 - FAITH INTEGRATION SEMINAR IN NURSING
This course will provide the students with the knowledge and skills for working within their faith communities. It will encompass the intentional care of the spirit as well as health promotion and prevention or to assist with illness related aspects within the faith community considering the values, beliefs, and practices of each student’s community of faith.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Junior Status and admission to Nursing Program.
Credits: 3
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NURS 3113 - PHARMACOLOGY
This course prepares students to integrate pharmacologic principles into the care of patients and to administer drugs with consideration to safety, lifespan, cultural, legal and ethical implications. Drugs affecting cardiac, renal, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and central/ autonomic nervous systems, as well as antiinfectives, anti-inflammatory and chemotherapeutic agents are presented. Relevant nursing interventions, including patient education, are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: RN-BSN Bridge Program Admission OR NSCI 1213
Credits: 3
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NURS 3133 - PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
This course provides a conceptual framework to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care to patients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Effective communication and development of therapeutic relationships in all settings are emphasized including safe, effective psychiatric nursing care for patients across the lifespan is addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 3003 Health Assessment
NURS 300L Health Assessment Clinical
NURS 3113 Pharmacology
NURS 3103 Foundations of Nursing
NURS 310L Foundations of Nursing Clinical
Co requisite: NURS 313L Psychiatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 2123 Pathophysiology
NURS 3143 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
NURS 314L Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical
Credits: 3
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NURS 3143 - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I (CHRONIC CARE)
This course introduces students to the care of patients with chronic medical-surgical conditions related to cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal, sensory, and endocrine problems. This course prepares students to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care to adults with simple to intermediate needs that can be met in acute and long-term care settings or in the home environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Credits: 3
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NURS 3153 - RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
This course prepares students to evaluate and synthesize research data, particularly from outcomes, intervention, and translational research. Students use these skills to analyze practice protocols, making recommendations for their improvement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: , , , and
Credits: 3
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NURS 3203 - TRANSITION TO THE BACCALAUREATE NURSING ROLE
This course explores the BSN competencies, which differ from those of a nurse holding an associate degree. The course will focus on a deep understanding of the changing U.S. health care delivery system, including its relationship to nursing theories, standards and scope of practice, and roles and responsibilities of the nurse. The role of the nurse in policy development and political action at the employer, local, state, and national levels are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Student must be Current RN in the State of Florida and accepted into RN-BSN Bridge Program
Credits: 3
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NURS 3213 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR THE RN
This course builds upon the RN’s current competence in physical assessment. The course focuses on increasing students’ skill level in performing a complete physical examination and health history. A variety of specialized assessments, including mental status exams, pain, nutritional, family and cultural assessments, as well as domestic violence and substance abuse evaluations are considered and strategies to integrate findings into the plan of care are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: and
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
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NURS 4302 - SYNTHESIS OF NURSING CONCEPTS
This capstone course provides an opportunity to prepare for practice as a registered nurse. Building upon the competencies developed in the previous semesters students will hone their clinical judgment in a variety of nursing situations. The students will prepare for the licensing process and the NCLEX examination.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Credits: 2
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NURS 4313 - COMMUNITY NURSING AND CARE OF THE AGGREGATE
This course provides a solid foundation in community and public health nursing concepts. It examines interventions for individuals, families, and communities including health promotion and the multifaceted role of the community-oriented nurse. The focus will be on developing competence in assessing the needs of a population, developing and implementing appropriate interventions and evaluating their effectiveness.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 4322 Pediatric Nursing
NURS 432L Pediatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 4203 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
NURS 420L Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical
NURS 4212 Care of the Childbearing Family
NURS 421L Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical
Co requisite: NURS 4302 Synthesis of Nursing Concepts
NURS 430L Synthesis of Nursing Concepts Clinical
NURS 431L Community Nursing and Care of the Aggregate Clinical
NURS 4222 Leadership and Management
NURS 422L Leadership and Management Clinical
NURS 4333 Quality and Safety
Credits: 3
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NURS 4322 - PEDIATRIC NURSING
This course focuses on child development and health promotion as well as evidence-based nursing care for specific health problems common to children from infants to adolescents. It prepares students to provide nursing care to all children in a variety of care settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Credits: 2
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NURS 4403 - NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE RN
This course introduces the roles of leader, manager, and follower in the context of health care organizations. The course explores concepts associated with leadership, such as interpersonal communication, conflict, change, strategic decision making, team building, power, politics and influence, and delegation. The competencies of a first-line manager in budgeting, staffing, scheduling and other human relations functions are also explored. This course is only for the RN-to-BSN program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: , and
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
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NURS 4413 - COMMUNITY NURSING AND POPULATION HEALTH
This course provides a solid foundation in community and public health nursing concepts; interventions for individuals, families, and communities; health promotion; and the multifaceted role of the community-oriented nurse. The focus will be on developing competence in assessing the needs of a population, developing and implementing appropriate interventions and evaluating their effectiveness. This course is for the RN-to-BSN program only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: and
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
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NURS 4433 - CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE RN
This course serves as a capstone course for the RN-to-BSN students. Students are expected to integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the RN-to-BSN program to particular clinical settings. Students integrate principles of program development and evaluation to resolve a specific problem(s) in a clinical setting and will report the results of their projects to appropriate stakeholders. They also develop skill in providing effective feedback to their peers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: All other NURS courses for the RN-BSN program.
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
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PHIL 1313 - SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
A survey of the main Christian doctrines and their relevance today. The Bible is used as the primary source to establish and defend our theological position. Areas to be addressed include the doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Human Creation, Sin and Salvation, the Church and the Last Things.
Prerequisites & Notes
Cross-listed with THEO 1313
Credits: 3
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PHIL 2003 - PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS
An examination of moral and social conduct and decision making in light of biblical and theological teaching. Contemporary ethical issues are addressed (abortion, euthanasia, human rights, etc.). This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts. This course is cross-referenced with PMIN 2003 and THEO 2003.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 3233 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
A systematic survey of the fundamental concepts of philosophy with special attention given to the problems of knowledge, being, the existence of God, the freedom of will, and good and evil. Intended to familiarize the student with the method of abstract thinking.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 4123 - APOLOGETICS
A philosophical study and defense of the Christian faith as it is related to naturalistic science and humanism with emphasis on the necessity of the deity of Christ, His supernatural incarnation, His substitutionary death, and His physical resurrection.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PHIL 3233
Credits: 3
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PHIL 5503 - PHILOSOPHY AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
This course will investigate the relationship between the philosophical tradition and theology. Topics to be covered may include the nature of religion, religious experience, faith and reason, the existence of God, religious language, life after death, and the problem of evil.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PEDU 0502 - TENNIS/RACQUETBALL
This course is designed to teach and implement the basic fundamentals of tennis through the applied concepts of the game. We will discuss and practice the rules and regulations involved in tennis, along with techniques and basic strategy needed to learn and play the game. May repeat up to three times.
Credits: 2
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