This course will provide students with an overview of the nursing profession, beginning with its historical development through contemporary nursing practice. Students will discuss theoretical frameworks, and professional roles and responsibilities. Through classroom instruction, interactive discussions, and experiential learning activities, students will explore the fundamental concepts and principles of nursing. Students will explore the roles of the nurse within an interprofessional practice framework across the healthcare continuum of care.

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This course provides foundational learning of human pathophysiology and pharmacology related to recognition of physiological changes in organ systems secondary to pathologic processes. The course builds upon and expands core knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to the loss of homeostasis. Students are introduced to basic principles of pharmacology that govern all drug classes including integration of pharmacologic principles in practice, examination of specific drug classes, understanding drug actions on major organ systems, and use of pharmacologic intervention to treat pathologies. Key components of safe medication administration including dosage calculation, medication interactions and side effects, patient education, patient safety concerns, and evaluation of intervention efficacy are cornerstones of this course and are interwoven throughout course content. Students will gain hands on practice of safe medication administration skills in the context of providing safe and effective patient care to patients.

Health assessment is the foundation of healthcare. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health history and health assessment across the lifespan with a focus on patient-centered care, considering culture, spirituality, and social determinants of health. Students will explore the nursing process and how to implement clinical judgment while working with an interprofessional team. Students will receive theoretical instruction, hands on practice and clinical simulation to develop the skills and ability of systematic collection of information, using physical examination techniques and health history documentation. Introductory Learning The primary format of this course will be competency based learning with a flipped classroom where students will practice new content in the lab setting.

Nursing students will need the skills and ability to successfully transition into professional nursing practice and leadership roles. This course will blend theoretical instruction with practical application and experiential learning. Students will examine professionalism, ethics, leadership theories, delegation, management principles and strategies for effective collaboration within the interdisciplinary healthcare teams, such as conflict management and change management. Students will discuss qualities of successful healthcare providers including resilience and mindfulness, lifelong learning and interprofessional collaboration. Students will apply course learning by completing a quality improvement project in a clinical setting with a focus on evidence-based practice.

This pre-licensure BSN course focuses on the application of professional nursing knowledge and clinical judgment in the care of specialty populations, including pediatric, maternal/newborn, and mental health patients across the lifespan. Students integrate concepts from the biological, psychological, and social sciences to apply the nursing process and deliver holistic, person-centered, and developmentally appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, illness management, family-centered care, equity, and the influence of social determinants of health on outcomes for diverse populations. Students utilize evidence-based practice, healthcare technologies, and ethical and legal standards to support safe, quality nursing care while fostering professional identity formation and lifelong learning. Class format will include lecture, large and small group discussion, hands on learning activities.

This course builds upon foundational pharmacology and pathophysiology knowledge introduced in NURS 152 to deepen student understanding of medication therapy across specialty populations, including pediatric, maternal/newborn, mental health, and critical care patients. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic classifications, and nursing implications that support safe, effective, and evidence-based medication administration across the lifespan. Students apply clinical judgment and the nursing process to medication management, with focused reinforcement of medication safety principles, dosage calculation, patient and family education, and monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects. The course integrates consideration of social determinants of health, equity, and access to medications when planning and evaluating pharmacologic care. Through application of current evidence, healthcare technologies, and ethical and legal standards, students strengthen professional accountability, interprofessional collaboration, and commitment to lifelong learning in preparation for safe, quality nursing practice.

This course examines the role of nursing research, evidence-based practice, informatics, and healthcare technology in contemporary nursing practice. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to critically appraise research evidence, formulate clinical questions, and integrate evidence into clinical decision-making to improve patient- and population-level outcomes. Emphasis is placed on understanding research methodologies, evidence-based practice frameworks, and the nurse’s role in advancing quality, safety, and patient-centered care through scholarly inquiry. The course also explores the use of informatics tools and healthcare technologies, including electronic health records, clinical information systems, data repositories, and technology-mediated communication platforms. Students analyse the usability, interoperability, and effectiveness of information systems in supporting nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Principles of data management, information governance, privacy, and security are examined with attention to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards such as HIPPA and responsible use of social media. Through theoretical instruction and practical application, students evaluate emerging trends and innovations in nursing informatics, including artificial intelligence, telehealth, wearable devices, and remote monitoring technologies. The course emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, systems awareness, and advocacy for evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Reflective learning activities support professional identity formation, informatics competence, and a commitment to lifelong learning in preparation for professional nursing practice.

This course will introduce many of the basic concepts and skills necessary to manage individuals and populations, throughout the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, case studies and experiential learning activities, students will explore concepts of perfusion, oxygenation, sensory, cognition, hygiene, safety, mobility, tissue integrity, nutrition, fluid and electrolytes, infection, pain and comfort, and teaching and learning. This course will introduce students to the spheres of care across the lifespan with diverse populations, including disease prevention, health promotion and wellness to support physical and mental health; management of chronic disease; regenerative and restorative care for acute and chronic conditions; and end of life care including hospice/palliative care. Students will begin using clinical judgement to guide evidence-based practice while developing the professional skills of a practice-ready nurse. Primary format will be lecture with discussion/case studies.

This course will continue to develop the concepts and skills necessary to manage individuals and populations, throughout the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, case studies and experiential learning activities, students will expand the concepts of cellular regulation, immunity, perfusion, gas exchange, glucose regulation, intercranial regulation, mobility, fluid and electrolytes, oxygenation, pain and comfort, sexuality and reproduction, cognition, mood, addiction, emotion and psychosis. This course will weave the spheres of care across the lifespan with diverse populations, including disease prevention, health promotion and wellness to support physical and mental health; management of chronic disease; regenerative and restorative care for acute and chronic conditions; and end of life care including hospice/palliative care. Students will continue using evidence-based practice to guide clinical judgment while developing the professional skills of a practice ready nurse. Reinforced learning.

This course will reinforce concepts and skills necessary to manage individuals, groups, and populations, throughout the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum with complex health issues. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, case studies and experiential learning activities, students will incorporate advanced concepts of perfusion, oxygenation, elimination, mobility, immunity, cellular regulation, and tissue integrity. This course will continue to integrate the spheres of patient-centered care across the lifespan with diverse populations, including disease prevention, health promotion and wellness to support physical and mental health; management of complex health issues; regenerative and restorative care for acute and chronic conditions; and end of life care including hospice/palliative care. Students will utilize professionalism and evidence based practice to guide clinical judgment while becoming a practice-ready nurse. Mastered learning.

This course prepares pre-licensure BSN students to apply population- and community-focused nursing principles within the context of public health practice. Students examine the role of the nurse in health promotion, disease prevention, and community-based program planning and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on understanding population health concepts, social determinants of health, health equity, and community engagement as essential components of improving health outcomes. Grounded in public health frameworks, students develop and evaluate a health promotion program in collaboration with a community partner. Course learning integrates theoretical perspectives, data-informed decision-making, and evidence-based strategies to design, implement, and assess effective community health interventions. Students explore strategies for assessing community readiness for change, functioning as change agents within diverse populations, and contributing to a shared vision for healthy communities. The course also examines the role of the nurse in disaster preparedness and response at the local, regional, and national levels. Through applied learning and reflective practice, students strengthen systems thinking, creativity, and professional responsibility while reinforcing competencies essential for population-focused nursing practice and lifelong learning.

This is a practice course that combines campus-based lab experiences, simulation and providing patient-centered care in clinical settings. Students will implement the concepts learned in prior or concurrent courses to implement clinical judgment in the management of care for individuals. This will be a lab/simulation and experiential learning course. Students will be evaluated on their ability to execute and apply nursing skills and clinical judgement in both academic and clinical settings.

This is a practice course that combines campus-based lab experiences, simulation and providing patient-centered care in clinical settings. Students will implement the concepts learned in prior or concurrent courses to implement clinical judgment in the management of care for individuals. Clinical experiences will focus on planning and implementing patient centered care related to chronic health needs and the specialties of maternal-child and mental health nursing practice. Reinforced learning.

This is a practice course that combines campus-based lab experiences, simulation and providing patient-centered care in clinical settings. Students will implement the concepts learned in prior or concurrent courses to implement clinical judgment in the management of care for individuals with complex health needs. Clinical experiences will focus on planning and implementing patient-centered care for individuals, groups and populations with complex health needs in various settings. Mastered learning.