NUR 214A Adult Health II. Designed to assist the student to integrate prior knowledge and advancing scientific principles in providing preventative, restorative, and maintenance/supportive care to adult clients and families experiencing complex health alterations in selected settings. Prerequisites: Good standing in the major, BIO 109, BIO 204, PSY 223, NUR 100A, NUR 104A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114A, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR 115 AP, NUR 204A, NUR 204AP, NUR 205A, NUR 205AP. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 214AP, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 214A, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 214AP, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. Credit: 4 semester hours.

NUR 214AP Adult Health II Intensive Practicum. Student-designed experience focusing on the role of the registered nurse as the provider and manager of care for adult clients and their families in selected practice settings under the direct supervision of a clinical professional. Good standing in the major, BIO 109, BIO 204, PSY 223, NUR 100A, NUR 104A, NUR 105A, NUR 105AP, NUR 114A, NUR 114AP, NUR 115A, NUR 115 AP, NUR 204A, NUR 204AP, NUR 205A, NUR 205AP. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 214A, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 214AP, the student must also withdraw or drop from NUR 214A, NUR 215A & NUR 216A. Credit: 3 semester hours.

NUR 215A: Synthesis Concepts. Provides a comprehensive and integrated review of the AAS in nursing curriculum with a broad range of assessment tools to evaluate student knowledge and skills as a final preparation before writing the NCLEX-RC©. Requires concurrent registration with NUR 214A. If the student drops or withdraws from NUR 214A, the student must drop or withdraw from NUR 215A. Credit: 2 semester hours.

NUR 216A: Professionalism in Nursing. Seminar discussion of issues and trends in professional nursing practice, transition into the workplace, nursing leadership and management, employment opportunities, continuing education, and professional responsibilities. Requires concurrent registration in NUR 214A. If the student drops of withdraws from NUR 214A, then the student must drop or withdraw from NUR 216A. Credit: 2 semester hours.

NUR 301: Application of Nursing Theory. Prerequisite: RN status. Overview of the current theories in nursing practice and application of these theories as they relate to care of the client and professional nursing. Students will be expected to complete assignments related to nursing theories of interest. Credit: 2 semester hours.

NUR 301R: Information Management & Technology. Examination of informatics in health care emphasizing clinical information systems, utilization of informatics and the use of health care technologies in the management of individuals, groups and organizations for the improvement of patient outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR308R, NUR309R, NUR325R, NUR425R. Credit: 3 credit hours.

NUR 302R: Gerontological Nursing. This course provides an overview of the aging process, while emphasizing nursing competence when using evidence-based assessments and interventions. Prerequisites: All 300-level NUR classes. Credit: 2 semester hours.

NUR 306: Pathophysiology. Prerequisite: RN status. This course provides the nursing professional an opportunity to synthesize concepts of disease processes across the life span with the goal of enhancing critical thinking, clinical decision making, and communication between health care professionals. Credit: 3 semester hours.

NUR 307. Nursing Assessment. Prerequisite: RN status. Offers the BSN student an opportunity to develop excellent assessment and screening skills. Focus is on a holistic approach across the life span. The student will be required to do an in-depth physical assessment. Credit: 2 semester hours.