Apr 27, 2024

2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3

2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Descriptions of Courses

South College courses are numbered according to the general level of instruction. Although there are exceptional cases, most one thousand level courses are considered first year undergraduate courses and two thousand level courses are considered second year undergraduate courses. Courses numbered at the 3000-4000 levels are upper division undergraduate courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 5000 level are considered master’s level courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 6000 level are considered educational specialist or doctoral courses. Courses are assigned letters according to the department in which they are taught and are listed in alphabetical order.

Contact/Credit hours for each course are indicated by the four-digit code located to the right of the course title. The first number indicates the minimum number of hours in lecture per week for the length of the course; the second and third numbers indicate the minimum number of hours in lab/internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching/fieldwork per week for the length of the course; and the last number indicates the number of credit hours earned for successful course completion. Please note that hours per week in each category will be modified for instances where classes are scheduled for periods other than the full quarter. One credit hour is generally equivalent to a minimum of 10 in class hours lecture/instruction, 20 hours in class lab, 30 hours internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching, or a combination. See Academic Information section for credit hour definition.

The type of courses offered include the following:

Onground Courses – A course in which all required course hours are delivered with instruction and interaction between the student and the instructor occurring in a physical classroom.
Web-Enhanced Courses – A course in which most course hours are delivered with instruction and interaction between the student and instructor occurring in a physical classroom and a small number of course hours delivered using distance learning delivery to enhance the onground interaction. For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 40 hours would be completed onground and 5 hours online.
Hybrid Courses – A course in which both the physical classroom and distance delivery are used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor. For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 20 hours would be completed onground and 25 hours online.
Online Courses (Distance Learning) – A course in which distance delivery is used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor.

Academic offerings are subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Prerequisites may be waived with the dean’s/department chair’s permission.

South College reserves the right to cancel any scheduled class section if ten or fewer students are registered.

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	NSG 2330 Pediatric Nursing Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 3 This course begins with the Infant following the newborn period. Issues of growth and development and nutrition are studied for normal as well as children needing hospitalization and nursing care in various healthcare settings. Nursing care of common conditions seen in children are reviewed as well as communicable diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters and emotional and behavioral conditions in childhood. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2310 , NSG 2320 , NSG 2340 , NSG 2350
	NSG 2340 Medical Surgical Nursing II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 3 Total Credits: 6 Medical Surgical Nursing II continues the content for the PN student who must be educated for work within a variety of settings. Common medical surgical disorders are covered with emphasis on those most prevalent in current society. Special consideration is given to the elderly population, chronic illnesses, and conditions encountered in long-term care settings. This course builds, on but does not repeat, content presented in the Fundamentals and Medical Surgical I courses. This course focuses on building and expanding critical thinking and clinical judgement. Emphasis continues on integrating the principles of evidence-based practice, best practice, performance improvement, patient safety, quality core measures, QSEN concepts. NLN core competencies for practical nurses are expanded across the content. Complex nursing practice such as care of patients on mechanical ventilation, complex wound care, and intravenous therapy and medication administration within the TN scope of practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2310 , NSG 2320 , NSG 2330 , NSG 2350
	NSG 2341 Medical Surgical Nursing II Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 7 Medical Surgical Nursing II continues the content for the PN student who must be educated for work within a variety of settings. Common medical surgical disorders are covered with emphasis on those most prevalent in current society. Special consideration is given to the elderly population, chronic illnesses, and conditions encountered in long-term care settings. This course builds, on but does not repeat, content presented in the Fundamentals and Medical Surgical I courses. This course focuses on building and expanding critical thinking and clinical judgement. Emphasis continues on integrating the principles of evidence-based practice, best practice, performance improvement, patient safety, quality core measures, QSEN concepts. NLN core competencies for practical nurses are expanded across the content. Complex nursing practice such as care of patients on mechanical ventilation, complex wound care, and intravenous therapy and medication administration within the TN scope of practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses
	NSG 2350 Mental Health & Pediatric Simulation Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1 Clinical simulation provides a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process and sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills before caring for real patients in the clinical setting. Students are challenged to work in teams, communicate, and intervene for patients in carefully designed scenarios. Care planning, electronic medical record review and real-time documentation, SBAR communication, therapeutic communication and technical nursing skills are enhanced in these scenarios. Concepts of safety, quality, best practices, patient centered care, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate care are integrated. A critical component of simulation is debriefing after each simulation which promotes reflection and self-assessment of the experience. Scenarios are developed to prepare students for real world encounters in mental health and pediatric nursing. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2310 , NSG 2320 , NSG 2330 , NSG 2340
	NSG 2351 Mental Health & Pediatric Simulation Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 2 Clinical simulation provides a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process and sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills before caring for real patients in the clinical setting. Students are challenged to work in teams, communicate, and intervene for patients in carefully designed scenarios. Care planning, electronic medical record review and real-time documentation, SBAR communication, therapeutic communication and technical nursing skills are enhanced in these scenarios. Concepts of safety, quality, best practices, patient centered care, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate care are integrated. A critical component of simulation is debriefing after each simulation which promotes reflection and self-assessment of the experience. Scenarios are developed to prepare students for real world encounters in mental health and pediatric nursing. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2310 , NSG 2320 , NSG 2330 , NSG 2340
	NSG 2352 Mental Health & Pediatric Simulation Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 3 Clinical simulation provides a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process and sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills before caring for real patients in the clinical setting. Students are challenged to work in teams, communicate, and intervene for patients in carefully designed scenarios. Care planning, electronic medical record review and real-time documentation, SBAR communication, therapeutic communication and technical nursing skills are enhanced in these scenarios. Concepts of safety, quality, best practices, patient centered care, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate care are integrated. A critical component of simulation is debriefing after each simulation which promotes reflection and self-assessment of the experience. Scenarios are developed to prepare students for real world encounters in mental health and pediatric nursing. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2311 NSG 2320 NSG 2330 NSG 2341
	NSG 2410 Pharmacology III Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Pharmacology III is the final of three pharmacology courses in the practical nursing program. Integration of complex knowledge and skills with the acuity of long term and transitional care builds safety and quality into practice. Advanced Pharmacology includes online learning activities using simulation and simulation software that prepares the practical nursing student for transition into practice. Simulation includes bar coding, electronic medical records, timed responses for realistic priority setting, and decision consequences. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2420 , NSG 2430 , NSG 2450
	NSG 2411 Pharmacology III Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 Pharmacology III is the final of three pharmacology courses in the practical nursing program. Integration of complex knowledge and skills with the acuity of long term and transitional care builds safety and quality into practice. Advanced Pharmacology includes online learning activities using simulation and simulation software that prepares the practical nursing student for transition into practice. Simulation includes bar coding, electronic medical records, timed responses for realistic priority setting, and decision consequences. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of PN courses
	NSG 2420 Maternal Infant Nursing Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 4 This course begins with human reproduction and explores maternal-newborn nursing and women’s health. Fetal development, prenatal care, complications of pregnancy and birth, labor and delivery are detailed for nursing care. Care of the preterm, term, and post-term infant are covered along with nursing care for perinatal injury and congenital malformations. Sixty hours of Clinical and 15 hours of simulation experiences are associated with this course. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2410 , NSG 2430 , NSG 2440 , NSG 2450
	NSG 2430 Vocational Relations II Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 Vocational Relations II prepares the students for the transition to practice. Topics detailed include conflict resolution and management styles, advanced communication formats that improve patient safety and satisfaction. Employability skills are integrated into this course. Advance communication skills for the healthcare environment, such as TeamSTEPPS, is introduced to the students as structured teamwork teaching strategies and tools to enhance performance and patient safety. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2410 , NSG 2420 , NSG 2440 , NSG 2450
	NSG 2440 Medical Surgical Nursing III Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 6 Medical Surgical Nursing III continues the content for the PN students who must be educated to work within a variety of settings. High volume, high risk and problem prone disorders are covered with focus on those most prevalent in current society. Special consideration is given to increasingly complex care in diverse settings including home and community care for chronic stable patient and end of life care. This course builds on content presented in earlier courses. This course continues to build and expand student skills of critical thinking and clinical judgement. Emphasis is on evidence-based practice, best practice, performance improvement, patient safety and quality, teamwork, communication and documentation for complex patients. This course includes a focus on IV therapy skills specifically dealing with medication administration via peripheral intravenous access, role of the LPN with central intravenous access, and state practice acts and scope of practice for LPN regarding intravenous therapy. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2410 , NSG 2420 , NSG 2450
	NSG 2441 Medical Surgical Nursing III Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 7 Medical Surgical Nursing III continues the content for the PN students who must be educated to work within a variety of settings. High volume, high risk and problem prone disorders are covered with focus on those most prevalent in current society. Special consideration is given to increasingly complex care in diverse settings including home and community care for chronic stable patient and end of life care. This course builds on content presented in earlier courses. This course continues to build and expand student skills of critical thinking and clinical judgement. Emphasis is on evidence-based practice, best practice, performance improvement, patient safety and quality, teamwork, communication and documentation for complex patients. This course includes a focus on IV therapy skills specifically dealing with medication administration via peripheral intravenous access, role of the LPN with central intravenous access, and state practice acts and scope of practice for LPN regarding intravenous therapy. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first, three quarters of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2411 NSG 2420 NSG 2430 NSG 2352
	NSG 2450 Maternal Infant & Medical Surgical Simulation Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1 Clinical simulation provides a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process and sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills before caring for real patients in the clinical setting. Students are challenged to work in teams, communicate, and intervene for patients in carefully designed scenarios. Care planning, electronic medical record review and real-time documentation, SBAR communication, therapeutic communication and technical nursing skills are enhanced in these scenarios. Concepts of safety, quality, best practices, patient centered care, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate care are integrated. A critical component of simulation is debriefing after each simulation which promotes reflection and self-assessment of the experience. Scenarios are developed to prepare students for real world encounters in Maternal Infant and complex challenging Medical Surgical practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2410 , NSG 2420 , NSG 2430 , NSG 2440
	NSG 2451 Maternal Infant & Medical Surgical Simulation Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 2 Clinical simulation provides a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process and sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills before caring for real patients in the clinical setting. Students are challenged to work in teams, communicate, and intervene for patients in carefully designed scenarios. Care planning, electronic medical record review and real-time documentation, SBAR communication, therapeutic communication and technical nursing skills are enhanced in these scenarios. Concepts of safety, quality, best practices, patient centered care, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate care are integrated. A critical component of simulation is debriefing after each simulation which promotes reflection and self-assessment of the experience. Scenarios are developed to prepare students for real world encounters in Maternal Infant and complex challenging Medical Surgical practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of second quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2410 , NSG 2420 , NSG 2430 , NSG 2440
	NSG 2452 Maternal Infant & Medical Surgical Simulation Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 3 Clinical simulation provides a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process and sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills before caring for real patients in the clinical setting. Students are challenged to work in teams, communicate, and intervene for patients in carefully designed scenarios. Care planning, electronic medical record review and real-time documentation, SBAR communication, therapeutic communication and technical nursing skills are enhanced in these scenarios. Concepts of safety, quality, best practices, patient centered care, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate care are integrated. A critical component of simulation is debriefing after each simulation which promotes reflection and self-assessment of the experience. Scenarios are developed to prepare students for real world encounters in Maternal Infant and complex challenging Medical Surgical practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of third quarter of PN courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2411 NSG 2420 NSG 2430 NSG 2441
	NSG 2500 Maternal Infant Nursing Care Lecture: 2.4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1.6 Total Credits: 4 This course provides the opportunity to acquire knowledge of nursing concepts, skills, and techniques needed to care for a diverse childbearing client population, along with their families. Concepts included in this course are a) the care of the childbearing client and family, b) nursing collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, c) professional communication, d) client cultural needs, e) utilization of community resources and f) providing safe, effective care within the healthcare environment. Practice settings for the application of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills are provided within the simulation lab and acute adult healthcare settings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AS Nursing program Co-requisite(s): NSG 1540 , NSG 1545 , NSG 1550
	NSG 2510 Mental Health Nursing Lecture: 2.4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1.6 Total Credits: 4 Mental Health Nursing focuses on the application of the knowledge, skills, and communication techniques that are essential to providing evidence-based care to clients with alterations in their mental health. The course places emphasis on therapeutic communication, pharmacology, and psychosocial interventions. Prerequisite(s): Succesful completion of quarter 4 courses Co-requisite(s): COM 1261 , NSG 2600
	NSG 2530 Pediatric Nursing Care Lecture: 2.4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1.6 Total Credits: 7 Pediatric Nursing Care focuses on the application of the knowledge, skills, and developmental milestones that are essential to providing evidence-based care to clients within the pediatric population. The course places emphasis on growth and development, alterations in health systems, and pharmacological management. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of quarter 5 courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2610 , PSY 1821
	NSG 2600 Adult Health Nursing I Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 3 Total Credits: 8 Adult Health Nursing I emphasizes the continued development of critical thinking skills utilizing classroom and clinical experiences. Utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice, the student focuses on providing safe, quality care for an adult patient experiencing pathophysiologic alterations requiring medical and/or surgical intervention. This course includes concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment, along with the development of clinical skills. The concepts and skills combine to facilitate the well-being of individuals within the context of illness and prepare the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students care for patients with a multitude of medical and/or surgical problems in various settings. The student states knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics, applies the nursing process, utilizes information technology, interacts with other healthcare professionals, and practices clinical decision-making and critical inquiry while caring for culturally diverse, ill adults. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of quarter 4 courses Co-requisite(s): COM 1261 , NSG 2510
	NSG 2610 Adult Health Nursing II Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 3 Total Credits: 8 Adult Health Nursing II continues to focus on concepts of adult health nursing applied to the care of acutely ill patients incorporating communication, collaboration, caring, and clinical reasoning/clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care. The course uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse are integrated with the skills and techniques needed to care for adult clients with acute and chronic health problems. The concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment are integrated into nursing practice. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the well-being of individuals within the context of illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of quarter 5 courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 2350 , PSY 1821
	NSG 2650 Adult Health Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 3 Total Credits: 3 This clinical course is designed to build upon previously gained nursing knowledge and expand the role of the soon to graduate Associate level, nursing student. The student incorporates the nursing process as a provider of professional nursing care in an acute in-patient care setting. The course leads the student to demonstrate applied theoretical knowledge and technique skills when implementing care for a culturally diverse adult patient population. This clinical experience provides additional opportunities for the student to experience interdisciplinary collaboration in an acute care setting. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of quarter 6 courses Co-requisite(s): ENG 1211 , HUM 2001 , NSG 2700
	NSG 2700 Professional Practice in Nursing Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course provides formal and informal learning opportunities related to the professional practice of nursing. This capstone course emphasizes integration, reflection, and the synthesis of all levels and areas of nursing practice in preparation for the NCLEX licensure examination. The course is designed to facilitate the integration of anatomy and physiology, disease process, and nursing knowledge as the student transitions to professional nursing. The coursework focuses on assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of care. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of quarter 6 courses Co-requisite(s): ENG 1211 , HUM 2001 , NSG 2650
	NSG 3113 Pathophysiology for Nursing Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Pathophysiology for Nurses focuses on the basic understanding of pathophysiology related to human illness with an emphasis placed on cellular alterations in organ systems as they relate to selected disease states. Opportunities are presented that provide for the use of critical thinking processes to analyze diverse client presentations of selected illness for symptomatology, pathophysiology, and health care implications Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Co-requisite(s): NSG 3133 , NSG 3153
	NSG 3133 Physical Assessment Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 5 Physical Assessment instills beginning nursing students with concepts, skills, and techniques needed for history-taking, physical examination, health promotion, and clinical assessment. Using critical thinking and communication skills, the student will begin to collect, organize, and analyze complex client assessment data. The nursing process is considered within each topic, as appropriate. Students practice and apply theoretical knowledge and competencies in the simulation laboratory and then integrate the knowledge and competencies while assessing clients in the healthcare setting. Throughout the course, students demonstrate competence of health assessments and vital signs and are validated through skill performance assessments. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Co-requisite(s): NSG 3113 , NSG 3153
	NSG 3153 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice I Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice I provides an in-depth systems approach to the study of therapeutic drugs and their major classifications. Current pharmacological principles, therapeutic effect, drug interactions, and adverse effects are emphasized. Performance of accurate calculation of drug dosages and documentation is required. The role of the nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention is addressed. Students practice and apply theoretical knowledge and competencies in the simulation laboratory. Throughout the course, students demonstrate competence of medication administration and validated through skill performance assessment. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Co-requisite(s): NSG 3113 , NSG 3133
	NSG 3213 Fundamentals of Nursing Lecture: 5 Lab: 1 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 8 Fundamentals of Nursing provides students with the opportunities to learn and develop basic competencies necessary to facilitate the optimal well-being of the client within the healthcare setting in a safe, legal, and ethical manner. The role of the professional nurse and communication is emphasized. Students learn to implement the nursing process and to integrate, at a beginning level, essential competencies to promote holistic care of clients. Health promotion, disease prevention, and restorative nursing care are considered within each topic, as appropriate. The concepts evolve from simple to complex and include critical thinking, hygiene, activity, vital signs, infection control, client education, urinary and bowel elimination, stress and adaptation, sensory alterations, surgical care, rest and sleep, pain and comfort, nutrition, safety, skin integrity and wound care, oxygenation and perfusion, loss and grief, spirituality, and cultural sensitivity. Students practice and apply theoretical knowledge and competencies in the simulation laboratory and then integrate the knowledge and competencies while providing care to clients in the healthcare setting. Throughout the course, students demonstrate competence of fundamental principles of nursing practice and validated through skill performance assessments. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all first quarter Nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 3233 , NSG 3253
	NSG 3233 Mental Health Nursing Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing focuses on the role of the nurse in caring for patients with alterations in mental health. The course focuses on the nursing process framework with emphasis on assessment, therapeutic communication, neurobiological and psychosocial theories, pharmacology, and current practices related to the care of the mentally ill. Interventions focus on aspects of care, which includes client care, communication, client and family teaching, and community resources, as well as practical application in various clinical settings. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter nursing courses. Co-requisite(s): NSG 3213 , NSG 3253
	NSG 3253 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice II Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice II provides an in-depth systems approach to the study of therapeutic drugs and their major classifications. Current pharmacological principles, therapeutic effect, drug interactions, and adverse effects are emphasized. Performance of accurate calculation of drug dosages and documentation is required. The role of the nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention is addressed. Students practice and apply theoretical knowledge and competencies in the simulation laboratory. Throughout the course, students demonstrate competence of medication administration and validated through skill performance assessment. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter nursing courses. Co-requisite(s): NSG 3213 , NSG 3233
	NSG 3313 Adult Health Nursing I Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 7 Adult Health Nursing I (AHI) utilizes classroom and clinical experiences to care for patients with acute and chronic health problems. AHI includes the concepts of; caring, collaboration, communication, competence, cultural sensitivity, community and environment along with clinical skills to facilitate the wellbeing of individuals within the context of illness and prepare the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students will care for patients with select medical and/or surgical problems in various settings, state knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics, apply the nursing process, utilize information technology, interact with other health care professionals, practice clinical decision making and critical inquiry while caring for culturally diverse, ill adults. Physiological concepts in AHI include alterations in fluid/electrolytes and acid base balance, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, renal and urinary systems. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all first and second quarter Nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 3332 , NSG 3352
	NSG 3332 Maternal Infant Nursing Care Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 Maternal Infant Nursing Care provides nursing students with concepts, skills, and techniques needed to care for culturally diverse clients in the childbearing family. This course encompasses the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, and competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, and community and environment as they relate to the childbearing family. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the well-being of individuals within the contexts of health and illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. The clinical components of this course provide nursing students with practice of application of concepts presented in lecture using the Nursing Process. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all first and second quarter Nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 3312, NSG 3352
	NSG 3352 Nursing Research Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Nursing Research introduces students to the concepts, issues, and processes in nursing research and its application to practice. Emphasis is placed on the review, analysis, evaluation, and application of current nursing research. Selected research studies are critiqued. (Tradition and RN/BSN Program Options) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all first quarter Nursing courses (Traditional Option)/NSG 3500 (RN/BSN Program Option) Co-requisite(s): NSG 3313 , NSG 3332
	NSG 3500 Bridge to Professional Practice Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 In this course, theories and concepts of professional nursing are explored in relation to historical perspectives and contemporary nursing practice. The course includes content regarding nursing theory, research and practice, nursing as a profession, professional ethics, and the roles of the baccalaureate degree nurse in a multi-cultural society. Emphasis is placed on understanding and critical appraisal of the health care delivery system, critical abilities in professional nursing practice, and the role of the professional nurse in primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. The student will begin to plan and think of his/her role as a baccalaureate graduate and develop personal objectives that result in a professional base for practice. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program
	NSG 3510 Physical Assessment Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course refines the student’s prior health assessment skills of competent health history taking, physical examination skills, accurate documentation, and utilization of clinical assessment tools. Building on the physiological approach, the student will learn to incorporate psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, and developmental aspects for a holistic examination of the individual. Additional emphasis is on enhancing health promotion techniques, as well as recognizing health deviations in diverse populations. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Co-requisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 3520 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice provides an in-depth systems approach to the study of therapeutic drugs and their major classifications. Current pharmacological principles, therapeutic effect, drug interactions, and side effects are emphasized. The role of the nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention is addressed. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 3620 Healthcare informatics for the Registered Nurse Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course introduces the RN to information management and application of patient care technology. Concepts such as information literacy, information management, information standards, nursing informatics, and healthcare informatics are explored. The impacts of patient care technology on safety and quality of patient care are discussed. Ethical management of data, information, and knowledge are discussed. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 3700 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Lecture: 4 Lab: 1 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 6 Fundamentals of Nursing is an accelerated course with emphasis on concepts, skills and techniques needed to provide a foundation for professional nursing practice. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the wellbeing of individuals within the context of illness and continues preparing the student as a provider of care. Major concepts include hygiene; infection control; vital signs; exercise and safety; nursing process; mobility and immobility; communication, client education, documentation, medication administration, spirituality; cultural sensitivity; loss and grief; fluid and electrolytes; oxygenations; urinary and bowel elimination; skin integrity and wound care; surgical care; sleep and sensory alterations. Laboratory experiences provide opportunity for integration of skills and concepts. Clinical experiences allow further development of concepts as applied to clients along the health-illness continuum. Using critical thinking skills, the student will recognize and provide appropriate nursing interventions to facilitate the optimal well-being of the client within the health-care setting. Health promotion, disease prevention, and restorative nursing care will be considered within each topic, as appropriate. (LPN/BSN Option) Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program
	NSG 4000 Interprofessional Collaborative Nursing Practice Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course introduces the concept of interprofessionality and the frameworks reflective of the interdependence between healthcare professions’ education and practice needs. Key concepts are interprofessional teams, open and meaningful communication, accountability, mutual respect, continuity of care and shared decision-making that result in safe and effective patient-centered care. The core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice are discussed. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 4010 Nursing Management and Leadership Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 4 Professional nursing roles and functions, including knowing self in the context of nursing leadership, visionary leadership, self-directed work team development, risk taking, principles of action, change theory and implementation of change, models for decision-making, effective communication, mentoring, and transitions, and current issues in nursing are addressed in this course. Commitment to personal and professional growth through in-service education, continuing education, and advanced studies is reinforced. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their management and leadership skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 4100 Health Promotion in the Community Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 Community Health Nursing focuses on population-based nursing care in diverse settings. The principles of professional nursing care are applied to individuals, families and groups and are integrated throughout the health- illness continuum. Health needs are addressed using nursing theory and research with knowledge from the humanities, biological and social sciences. This course further explores population-focused decision making, community-based strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, primary care services, and transcultural nursing which are emerging issues at the forefront of healthcare services. The clinical component is designed to allow the nursing student the opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills learned from this course and to integrate them into a capstone experience, which is evidence based and related to Healthy People 2020. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 4110 Transition to Professional Practice Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 Transition to Professional Practice course will focus on the development of a professional e-portfolio, including self-evaluation and self-reflective skills. Accomplishments and the application of theory to clinical practice will also be included. Concepts of the course will reflect critical thinking, professional growth, and showcasing academic and clinical achievements, professional role development, and core competencies. The portfolio will demonstrate the RN to BSN’s competencies as described in the South College School of Nursing BSN program student learning outcomes and a strategic plan for lifelong learning and continued professional development. (RN/BSN Program Option) Prerequisite(s): NSG 3500
	NSG 4413 Adult Health Nursing II Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 7 Adult Health Nursing II continues to build on students’ ability to relate concepts, skills and techniques needed to care for adult clients with acute and chronic health problems through classroom and clinical experiences. This course encompasses the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the wellbeing of individuals within the context of illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students will care for selected patients in various settings, applying knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with medical and/or surgical problems. Students will apply the nursing process employing information technologies to develop critical inquiry and clinical decision making to meet the needs of culturally diverse, ill adults while collaborating with other health care professionals. Concepts include problems related to musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, neurologic, and endocrine theory. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of the Nursing Program Co-requisite(s): NSG 4432 , NSG 4452
	NSG 4432 Pediatric Nursing Care Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 Pediatric Nursing Care introduces the student to the health needs of children from birth through adolescence within the culturally diverse family setting. Health promotion, maintenance, prevention, and restorative health care of the child are studied along the health-illness continuum. Nursing interventions, particularly effective communication, include the child and the family with emphasis on family-centered care and the child’s health care needs. Normal growth and development of the child is integrated throughout the course as developmental stages are important to consider when caring for the pediatric population. Clinical experiences allow further development of concepts as applied to pediatric clients along the health-illness continuum. Clinical conferences provide an opportunity for the student to share and discuss learning experiences. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first three quarters of nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 4413 , NSG 4452
	NSG 4452 Policy and Politics in Nursing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This seminar class is designed for the student to examine current issues in nursing, thus enabling the student to determine professional self-direction with integration of theory and concept into a meaningful personal philosophy of nursing practice. (Traditional and RN/BSN Program Options) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first three quarters of nursing courses (Traditional/Accelerated/LPN/BSN Options)/NSG 3500 (RN/BSN Option) Co-requisite(s): NSG 4413 , NSG 4452 (Traditional/Accelerated/LPN/BSN Options)
	NSG 4513 Adult Health Nursing III Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 7 Adult Health Nursing III continues to build on students’ ability to relate concepts skills and techniques needed to care for adult clients with complex health problems through classroom and clinical experiences. This course encompasses the concepts of caring, collaboration, communication, competence, clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, community, and environment into nursing practice. The course focuses on nursing practice that facilitates the wellbeing of individuals within the context of illness and continues in preparing the student as a provider of care. In the clinical setting, students will care for selected patients in various settings, applying knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with complex medical and/or surgical problems. Students will apply the nursing process employing information technologies to develop critical inquiry and clinical decision making to meet the needs of culturally diverse, ill adults while collaborating with other health care professionals. Concepts include problems related to hematological, oncological, and immunological systems and complex health disorders related to burn injury, shock, advanced cardiovascular, and advanced respiratory conditions. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first four quarters of nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 4533 , NSG 4552
	NSG 4533 Community Nursing Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 5 Community Health Nursing focuses on the role of the nurse in the community. The principles of professional nursing care are applied to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups and are integrated throughout the health-illness continuum. Topics covered in this course are introduction to public health nursing; historical factors of community nursing; theoretical basis of community care; an overview of community nursing practice; factors that influence the health of the community; care of different populations in the community; care of special needs in community; and the future of community health nursing. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first four quarters of nursing courses. Co-requisite(s): NSG 4513 , NSG 4552
	NSG 4552 Nursing Management and Leadership Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 Professional nursing roles and functions including knowing self in the context of nursing leadership, visionary leadership, self-directed work team development, risk taking, principles of action, change theory and implementation of change models for decision-making, effective communication, mentoring, transitions, and current issues in nursing are addressed in this course. Commitment to personal and professional growth through in-service education, continuing education, and advanced studies is reinforced. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first four quarters of the Nursing Program Co-requisite(s): NSG 4513 , NSG 4533
	NSG 4613 Adult Health Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5 This course is designed to expand the scope of nursing practice for senior nursing students. Course and clinical activities provided to traditional students focus on leadership and management aspects of the professional nurse. Clinicals are scheduled with selected nurse preceptors in acute-care settings. The emphasis is on the role of the nurse in providing nursing care within the healthcare setting. A variety of populations and settings are used in the experiential learning component of this course. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first five quarters of nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 4633
	NSG 4633 Transition to Professional Practice Lecture: 6 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 7 Transition to Professional Practice is designed to assist the student in assuming the role of the professional nurse. This course will present highlights from each area of nursing practice, including review of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, knowledge and application of nursing process appropriate to each stage of development, continued development of the formation and use of nursing process, and issues related to the nursing profession. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first five quarters of nursing courses Co-requisite(s): NSG 4613
	NSG 5110 Foundational Concepts & Applications Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course introduces the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student to the conceptual foundations and skills essential for graduate nursing education. A framework for professional nursing practice and the professional development of the master’s prepared nurse will be explored. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5120 or NSG 5130
	NSG 5120 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course identifies situations that can be better understood or improved by the use of relevant theory and strategies for applying a theory to advanced nursing in a selected healthcare or educational organization. The student will learn to critique the components of the theories and explore the contribution of theory to research conduct and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5110 or NSG 5130
	NSG 5130 Healthcare Systems Management Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 The course utilizes a systems theory approach in acquiring knowledge of and skill in professional practice model, care delivery systems, and quality monitoring and improvement to provide patient-centered and value-added care. Emphasis is placed on concepts related to system theory, problem solving and decision making, nursing care delivery models, delegation, and team strategies. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their healthcare systems management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5110 or NSG 5120
	NSG 5140 Advanced Pathophysiology Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 The focus of this graduate level course for advanced practice nursing students is the exploration of pathophysiologic conditions occurring in individuals and populations across the lifespan. The course provides a foundation for advanced practice nurses through development of knowledge and application of advanced physiology and pathophysiologic cellular changes as well as manifestations at the systems level. Implications of pathophysiologic process on clinical presentation and treatment are also explored. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN or DNP Program as applicable
	NSG 5210 Advanced Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course builds on student’s research knowledge to evaluate and critique research findings to enhance evidence-based nursing practice. Emphasis will be on providing the scientific basis for the analysis and utilization of research to enhance evidence-based practice in healthcare settings and disseminating research findings to support innovative change. Students will conduct an in-depth analysis of research methods as a framework for studying clinical issues. Ethical issues in research conduct will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent
	NSG 5220 Healthcare Informatics Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course introduces knowledge about informatics for the nurse leaders with an emphasis on developing an understanding of concepts relevant to nursing informatics. Students will explore informatics-based health applications that support decision making in the four areas of nursing: clinical, administrative, research, and education. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent
	NSG 5230 Operational Planning and Management Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 This course focuses on synthesizing organizational and management theories in relation to human capital management, fiscal planning, execution, accountability, community engagement and population care, interprofessional collaborations, organizational structure and compliance. The course focuses also on the exploration and analysis of healthcare quality management to include current quality issues, research, and evidence-based practice, creating and sustaining high-reliability organizations, principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and total quality management (TQM). Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their operational planning and management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent
	NSG 5232 Nurse Executive Practicum I Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This course is the first of a series of three practica for the nurse executive graduate student. The primary focus of this course will be management and leadership. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5240 Advanced Pharmacology Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 The goals of pharmacology are to provide the students with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the actions of drugs in order to enable them to utilize therapeutic agents in a rational and responsible manner in the treatment of patients. The categories of drugs and their effects on all major body systems are addressed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
	NSG 5310 Role Development in Healthcare Policy Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course examines the roles of the nurse leader in healthcare policy as researcher, change agent, advocate and activist. The forces responsible for current healthcare policies will be examined, including historical, ethical, and political factors. Current policy-related controversies and challenges to healthcare policies are also examined. Students investigate and propose strategies that nurse leaders employ to impact policy development at institutional, local, national and international levels. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN Program or faculty consent
	NSG 5320 Role Development in Leadership Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course emphasizes strategies and processes that foster transformational leadership and leadership effectiveness. Principles of leadership are discussed including ethics, negotiation, motivation, advocacy, problem-solving, diversity enrichment, and interprofessional collaboration. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent
	NSG 5330 Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6 This course focuses on concepts and issues in budgeting and basic accounting principles, managing operating budgets within established performance standards, forecasting, prioritizing and establishing procedures to ensure accurate documentation and charge capture, and educating team members on the financial implications of patient care decisions are discussed. Budget formulation, decision making, variance analysis, financing in healthcare, models for forecasting, addressing throughput issues, implementing professional practice models, and program planning. The emphasis is on practical methods and techniques within a wide variety of healthcare situations. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their financial management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent
	NSG 5332 Nurse Executive Practicum II Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This course is the second of a series of three practica for the nurse executive graduate student. The primary focus of this course will be on operational planning and management financial management and budgeting. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5340 Advanced Health Assessment Didactic Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course provides a framework for systematic collection, organization, interpretation, integration, and communication of data reflecting the health status of individuals from adolescents to older adults. A holistic perspective facilitates an analysis of developmental, psychosocial, and cultural factors that are integral to an understanding of an individual’s physical and psychosocial well-being. This course is presented in two modules: (1) history taking; and, (2) physical exam skills. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5341
	NSG 5340NA Health Assessment Didactic Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 With a concentration on the unique assessment priorities of the nurse anesthetist, this course is designed to refine history taking, psychosocial assessment, and physical assessment skills. Content focuses on assessment of individuals throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on detailed health history taking, differentiation, interpretation, and documentation of normal and abnormal findings in pursuit of optimization of patient physical status. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program with Con Nurse Anesthesia Co-requisite(s): NSG 5341NA
	NSG 5341 Advanced Health Assessment Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 2 The Physical Exam Skills module provides instruction and demonstration in the principles and practical skills required to perform a complete physical examination (adolescence to old age) with interpretation of the findings. Normal physical findings will be emphasized throughout the course. Variants of normal and common abnormal physical findings will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5340
	NSG 5341NA Health Assessment Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1 With a concentration on the unique assessment priorities of the nurse anesthetist, this lab is designed to advance skills in comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and developmental assessment across the lifespan. Analysis and synthesis of this data to develop critical thinking skills and diagnostic reasoning is evaluated. Application of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) as a diagnostic modality is introduced. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia Co-requisite(s): NSG 5340NA
	NSG 5342 Human Diversity, Health Promotion, & Disease Prevention Didactic Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This course applies theories of professional nursing: the promotion and maintenance of health among aggregates, including families, communities, and populations. Basic epidemiological principles are applied to the planning of care and the development of policy for aggregates with emphases on human diversity, health promotion, and disease prevention. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 or faculty consent
	NSG 5430 Nurse Executive Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6 This course emphasizes the application of leadership and management theories and principles in implementation of the nurse executive role. The student will demonstrate the competencies essential to the nurse executive. The role will be implemented, applied, and analyzed in a clinical, community, or academic practice setting, in collaboration with a nurse executive mentor. Transformational leadership and evidence-based practice will be applied during the practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): NSG All required core and NSG 5130 , NSG 5230 , NSG 5330
	NSG 5431 Capstone Project Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6 This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Prerequisite(s): NSG All required core and NSG 5130 , NSG 5230 , NSG 5330
	NSG 5432 Nurse Executive Practicum III Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This course is the third of a series of three practica for the nurse executive graduate student. The primary focus of this course will be on financial management and budgeting. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5440 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Didactic Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6 This lecture/discussion course covering the primary care management of infants, children and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5441
	NSG 5441 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6 This clinical course covering the primary care management of infants, children and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas. This is the first of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. Clinical hours are completed in pediatric and women’s health settings. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5440
	NSG 5442 Primary Care for Infants, Children and Adolescents Didactic Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This didactic course focuses on the primary care management of infants, children and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood with emphasis on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas. All course materials, discussion and methods of evaluation will be delivered via the Canvas learning management system.
	NSG 5443 Primary Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This practicum course is the first in a series of three practica for FNP students. The focus of this practicum is the primary care management of adults and older adults across the health-illness continuum. FNP students will apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health with a variety of patients and families. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5540 Primary Care for Adults in Families Didactic Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6 This course further develops the student’s ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interpret the results. It covers the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. It provides the student the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. It focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems. This course places emphasis on thorough communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the young, middle and older adult in rural or underserved areas. This course is focused on disorders of the adult population and women’s health issues in middlescence and senescence. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5541
	NSG 5541 Primary Care for Adults in Families Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6 This clinical course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results. This clinical course covering the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. It provides the student the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. It focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems. It is the second of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the young, middle and older adult in rural or underserved areas. This course is focused on disorders of the adult population and women’s health issues in middlescence and senescence. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110, NSG 5140, NSG 5240, NSG 5340, NSG 5341 or faculty consent Co-requisite(s): NSG 5540
	NSG 5544 Primary Care for Adults/Older Adults in Families I Didactic Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course includes primary care management of adults throughout the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. There is emphasis on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems, including primary care, health promotion, neurological, psychosocial, skin, ear, nose and throat issues, abdominal complaints, hematological and immunology, renal and women’s health issues. This course develops the student’s ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, while interpreting results. Thorough communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive and physical health of adult clients are emphasized.
	NSG 5545 Primary Care for Adults/Older Adults in Families I Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5 This practicum course is the second in a series of four practica for FNP students. The focus of this practicum is the primary care management of adults and older adults across the health-illness continuum. FNP students will apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health with a variety of patients and families. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5546 Primary Care for Adults/Older Adults in Families II Didactic Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course includes primary care management of adults throughout the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. There is emphasis on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems, including respiratory, men’s health, cardiovascular, endocrine & metabolic, and musculoskeletal issues. The course also includes discussion of urgent care, caring based nursing, and the business of advanced practice. This course develops the student’s ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, while interpreting results. Thorough communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health of adult clients are emphasized.
	NSG 5547 Primary Care for Adults/Older Adults in Families II Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5 This practicum course is the third in a series of four practica for FNP students. The focus of this practicum is the primary care management of adults and older adults across the health-illness continuum. FNP students will apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health with a variety of patients and families. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5640 Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone Project Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Provides students the opportunity to synthesize their learning throughout the program. Students will complete projects begun in earlier semesters and present in both oral and written form. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , or faculty consent
	NSG 5641 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6 This course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results. It is a clinical course covering the primary care management of all ages through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. It provides the student opportunities to develop or perfect the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. It focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic health care problems. It is the third of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the pediatric, adolescent, middlescence and senescence in all areas where there is a need for health care. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5441 , NSG 5541 , or faculty consent
	NSG 5642 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This practicum course is the final course in a series of four practica for FNP students. The focus of this practicum is the primary care management of adults and older adults across the health-illness continuum. FNP students will apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health with a variety of patients and families. Practicum hours are completed in primary care settings with a qualified preceptor.
	NSG 5700 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations I Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This first course in the acute care clinical course series focuses on the comprehensive care of acutely or critically ill adults and older adults across the age spectrum. Acute and chronic health problems using a body system scheme and a physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, intellectual and cultural approach are examined. Advanced pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies, and evidence based-practice specific to acute and chronic conditions are covered with an emphasis on common issues encountered by older adults. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 Co-requisite(s): NSG 5701
	NSG 5701 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations I Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Obtaining a detailed history, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic health problems of Adult-Geriatric populations is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 Co-requisite(s): NSG 5700
	NSG 5702 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations II Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course focuses on stabilization of adults with acute health conditions and exacerbations of complex, chronic illness. Participants formulate a plan of care and implement interventions to support the patient with rapid deterioration in physiological conditions, including the application of basic and advanced life support and other invasive procedures to regain physiologic stability. Students will diagnose and treat acute/critical health alterations. The most common and highest acuity of neurologic, cardiac, pulmonary, infectious, and renal/GU are examined. Advanced practice nursing strategies to restore, maintain, and enhance health are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 Co-requisite(s): NSG 5703
	NSG 5703 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations II Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Students expand assessment and management skills of complex patients during urgent/emergent situations with the goal of optimal patient stabilization. The use of diagnostic reasoning to modify plans of care based on changing patient conditions is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 Co-requisite(s): NSG 5702
	NSG 5704 Diagnostics & Advanced Procedures in Acute Care Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This course focuses on skill development in diagnostic and treatment modalities utilized in acute & critical care settings. Content includes fluid replacement, hemodynamic monitoring, defibrillation, and ventilation, as well as analysis of relevant laboratory data and interpretation of radiographs and ECGs. Laboratory practice includes procedures such as suturing, intubation, and line insertion. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341
	NSG 5705 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations III Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 The course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute/critical health alterations. The most common and highest acuity of GI, endocrine, hematologic/oncologic, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, traumatic, and multi-system disorders are examined. Advanced practice nursing strategies to restore, maintain, and enhance health are emphasized. In addition, participants manage patient and family response to life support, palliative care, and end of life strategies to optimize outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 Co-requisite(s): NSG 5706
	NSG 5706 Acute Care of Adult-Geriatric Populations III Practicum Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4 This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Refinement of history taking and physical assessment skills, along with the development of expanded differential diagnoses and treatment plans is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5704 Co-requisite(s): NSG 5705
	NSG 5707 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Residency Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5 This course focuses on integration, application, and development in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Comprehensive management of acute and chronic health problems is emphasized. Students develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5702 , NSG 5703 , NSG 5704 , NSG 5705 , NSG 5706
	NSG 5708 AG-ACNP Capstone Project Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Provides students the opportunity to synthesize their learning throughout the program. Students will complete projects begun in earlier terms and present in both oral and written form. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
	NSG 5801 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: The Well Child Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 5 In this course, students develop foundational knowledge for the assessment and intervention with well children and their families. The concepts of growth and development from a theoretical perspective are examined from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on developmental screening tests and anticipatory guidance to promote health and wellness. Various genetic expressions in newborns and children are also examined.
	NSG 5802 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Acute Conditions Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course focuses on the clinical management of common acute illnesses experienced by infants, children and adolescents; physical and behavioral problems are discussed. Theories related to culture and health beliefs are examined from the perspective of caring for the acutely ill child.
	NSG 5803 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Preceptorship I Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5 In this course, students develop clinical practice skills in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. The course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing nursing and medical knowledge to maintain and promote health in children and families across the wellness-illness continuum.
	NSG 5804 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Chronic Conditions Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4 This course emphasizes theories related to chronic illness and coping in infants, children, and adolescents. Physiological, behavioral, and family theories are applied to the management of chronic illnesses. Student learns to interact and work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to provide care to chronically ill children in the hospital and community setting. Health conditions that require palliative and end-of-life care are also explored.
	NSG 5805 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Preceptorship II Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5 In this course, students continue the development of clinical practice skills in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. The course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skills in the advanced practice role under the supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing nursing and medical knowledge to maintain and promote health in children and families across the wellness-illness continuum.
	NSG 5806 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6 This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under minimal supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is on the management of children and families with chronic and acute health problems.
	NSG 5807 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Capstone Project Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This capstone is the culminating project that demonstrates mastery of all major concepts learned in the program. Students are expected to work with approved clinical preceptors to identify pediatric patients with complex health condition as the focal point for this scholarly capstone project. This capstone project prepares students to manage patients in the ever-evolving complex healthcare environment. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
	NSG 5901 Psychopharmacology Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3 This course focuses on the principles of clinical psychopharmacology for diverse populations across the lifespan. Knowledge of pharmacologic categories, indications and contraindications, dosing with special needs groups, adverse effects, and collaborative monitoring of pharmacotherapy and alternative therapies are developed. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5240
	NSG 5902 Psychiatric Theory & Assessment Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2 The course explores the theoretical foundations of psychiatric disorders. Using the DSM-5 as a logical framework, the definitions and proposed theoretical underpinnings of common psychiatric/mental health disorders are examined. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive psychiatric assessment and the role of standardized assessment instruments in diagnostic formulation, as well as clinical research. Contemporary diagnostic challenges and conundrums are explored as a foundation for advanced psychiatric/mental health nursing study. Ethical and legal principles central to the advanced practice nursing role are examined. Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341

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NSG 2330 Pediatric Nursing

NSG 2340 Medical Surgical Nursing II

NSG 2341 Medical Surgical Nursing II

NSG 2350 Mental Health & Pediatric Simulation

NSG 2351 Mental Health & Pediatric Simulation

NSG 2352 Mental Health & Pediatric Simulation

NSG 2410 Pharmacology III

NSG 2411 Pharmacology III

NSG 2420 Maternal Infant Nursing

NSG 2430 Vocational Relations II

NSG 2440 Medical Surgical Nursing III

NSG 2441 Medical Surgical Nursing III

NSG 2450 Maternal Infant & Medical Surgical Simulation

NSG 2451 Maternal Infant & Medical Surgical Simulation

NSG 2452 Maternal Infant & Medical Surgical Simulation

NSG 2500 Maternal Infant Nursing Care

NSG 2510 Mental Health Nursing

NSG 2530 Pediatric Nursing Care

NSG 2600 Adult Health Nursing I

NSG 2610 Adult Health Nursing II

NSG 2650 Adult Health Practicum

NSG 2700 Professional Practice in Nursing

NSG 3113 Pathophysiology for Nursing

NSG 3133 Physical Assessment

NSG 3153 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice I

NSG 3213 Fundamentals of Nursing

NSG 3233 Mental Health Nursing

NSG 3253 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice II

NSG 3313 Adult Health Nursing I

NSG 3332 Maternal Infant Nursing Care

NSG 3352 Nursing Research

NSG 3500 Bridge to Professional Practice

NSG 3510 Physical Assessment

NSG 3520 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice

NSG 3620 Healthcare informatics for the Registered Nurse

NSG 3700 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

NSG 4000 Interprofessional Collaborative Nursing Practice

NSG 4010 Nursing Management and Leadership

NSG 4100 Health Promotion in the Community

NSG 4110 Transition to Professional Practice

NSG 4413 Adult Health Nursing II

NSG 4432 Pediatric Nursing Care

NSG 4452 Policy and Politics in Nursing

NSG 4513 Adult Health Nursing III

NSG 4533 Community Nursing

NSG 4552 Nursing Management and Leadership

NSG 4613 Adult Health Practicum

NSG 4633 Transition to Professional Practice

NSG 5110 Foundational Concepts & Applications

NSG 5120 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice

NSG 5130 Healthcare Systems Management

NSG 5140 Advanced Pathophysiology

NSG 5210 Advanced Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

NSG 5220 Healthcare Informatics

NSG 5230 Operational Planning and Management

NSG 5232 Nurse Executive Practicum I

NSG 5240 Advanced Pharmacology

NSG 5310 Role Development in Healthcare Policy

NSG 5320 Role Development in Leadership

NSG 5330 Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations

NSG 5332 Nurse Executive Practicum II

NSG 5340 Advanced Health Assessment Didactic

NSG 5340NA Health Assessment Didactic

NSG 5341 Advanced Health Assessment Practicum

NSG 5341NA Health Assessment Practicum

NSG 5342 Human Diversity, Health Promotion, & Disease Prevention Didactic

NSG 5430 Nurse Executive Practicum

NSG 5431 Capstone Project

NSG 5432 Nurse Executive Practicum III

NSG 5440 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Didactic

NSG 5441 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Practicum