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2025 Summer: May 7 - August 12

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
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53999 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Westerfield, Heather V Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
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54000 6381 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Brown, Seddona M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
54001 6980 11 Jun 2025-05 Aug 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Winters, Kelly M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
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54002 9040 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Sund, Sandra K Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
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54003 9041 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Ertwine, Amy Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
54004 6980 11 Jun 2025-05 Aug 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Kargbo, Isatu Aliya Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 352 Introduction to Nursing Scholarship (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 322. A study of various approaches to scholarly practice, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance nursing knowledge and practice. The goal is to critically appraise current evidence-based research findings as they apply to nursing practice. Discussion covers appraising research reports, legal and ethical conduct in protecting human subjects, and the impact of clinical research on health equity in clinical research studies. Activities include generating a clinical search strategy, and practicing scholarly inquiry questions that address a current nursing practice issue and incorporates quality improvement principles to benefit nursing practice for individuals, communities, and populations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 352 or NURS 410.
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54005 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Malinowski, Stacey L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 352 Introduction to Nursing Scholarship (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 322. A study of various approaches to scholarly practice, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance nursing knowledge and practice. The goal is to critically appraise current evidence-based research findings as they apply to nursing practice. Discussion covers appraising research reports, legal and ethical conduct in protecting human subjects, and the impact of clinical research on health equity in clinical research studies. Activities include generating a clinical search strategy, and practicing scholarly inquiry questions that address a current nursing practice issue and incorporates quality improvement principles to benefit nursing practice for individuals, communities, and populations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 352 or NURS 410.
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54006 6381 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: David, Anita Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 352 Introduction to Nursing Scholarship (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 322. A study of various approaches to scholarly practice, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance nursing knowledge and practice. The goal is to critically appraise current evidence-based research findings as they apply to nursing practice. Discussion covers appraising research reports, legal and ethical conduct in protecting human subjects, and the impact of clinical research on health equity in clinical research studies. Activities include generating a clinical search strategy, and practicing scholarly inquiry questions that address a current nursing practice issue and incorporates quality improvement principles to benefit nursing practice for individuals, communities, and populations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 352 or NURS 410.
54824 6980 11 Jun 2025-05 Aug 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 372 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Technology in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 352. A study of the various communication and information technologies utilized in patient-centered nursing practice settings at the healthcare systems, community, and population levels. Discussion covers complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in healthcare information technologies to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care. Evidence related to healthcare information technology that may affect practice is summarized using clinical judgment and reasoning. The goal is to identify various types of information and communication technologies to gather data, generate knowledge, collaborate with other professionals, and promote accurate documentation of care within diverse populations in a variety of settings. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 372 or NURS 305.
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54007 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Velez, Olivia Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 372 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Technology in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 352. A study of the various communication and information technologies utilized in patient-centered nursing practice settings at the healthcare systems, community, and population levels. Discussion covers complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in healthcare information technologies to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care. Evidence related to healthcare information technology that may affect practice is summarized using clinical judgment and reasoning. The goal is to identify various types of information and communication technologies to gather data, generate knowledge, collaborate with other professionals, and promote accurate documentation of care within diverse populations in a variety of settings. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 372 or NURS 305.
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54008 6381 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Schossler, Tammy Sue Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 372 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Technology in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 352. A study of the various communication and information technologies utilized in patient-centered nursing practice settings at the healthcare systems, community, and population levels. Discussion covers complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in healthcare information technologies to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care. Evidence related to healthcare information technology that may affect practice is summarized using clinical judgment and reasoning. The goal is to identify various types of information and communication technologies to gather data, generate knowledge, collaborate with other professionals, and promote accurate documentation of care within diverse populations in a variety of settings. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 372 or NURS 305.
54825 6980 11 Jun 2025-05 Aug 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Nance, Kimya D Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 392 Policy, Politics, and Economics in Healthcare (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 372. A study of the policies, politics, and economics of the nursing profession. Topics include advocacy strategies, professional organizations, and population health policy. Focus is on policies that affect health equity, health promotion, chronic diseases, nursing workforce, quality improvement and patient safety, access to care, social determinants of health, and cost factors. The impact of sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors on health policy legislation to support nurses in leading the change process is analyzed. Discussion also covers challenges related to diversity, equity, inclusion, access to care, affordability, and social justice at the local, state, and national levels within a variety of healthcare settings, as well as the legislative process, advocacy efforts of nursing professional organizations, and payment models. The aim is to practice effective oral and written communication and ethical advocacy skills to encourage policy change that will support the application of social justice principles in healthcare. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 392 or NURS 420.
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54009 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Brooks, Karen L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 392 Policy, Politics, and Economics in Healthcare (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 372. A study of the policies, politics, and economics of the nursing profession. Topics include advocacy strategies, professional organizations, and population health policy. Focus is on policies that affect health equity, health promotion, chronic diseases, nursing workforce, quality improvement and patient safety, access to care, social determinants of health, and cost factors. The impact of sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors on health policy legislation to support nurses in leading the change process is analyzed. Discussion also covers challenges related to diversity, equity, inclusion, access to care, affordability, and social justice at the local, state, and national levels within a variety of healthcare settings, as well as the legislative process, advocacy efforts of nursing professional organizations, and payment models. The aim is to practice effective oral and written communication and ethical advocacy skills to encourage policy change that will support the application of social justice principles in healthcare. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 392 or NURS 420.
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54010 6381 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Hughes, Hannah M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 392 Policy, Politics, and Economics in Healthcare (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 372. A study of the policies, politics, and economics of the nursing profession. Topics include advocacy strategies, professional organizations, and population health policy. Focus is on policies that affect health equity, health promotion, chronic diseases, nursing workforce, quality improvement and patient safety, access to care, social determinants of health, and cost factors. The impact of sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors on health policy legislation to support nurses in leading the change process is analyzed. Discussion also covers challenges related to diversity, equity, inclusion, access to care, affordability, and social justice at the local, state, and national levels within a variety of healthcare settings, as well as the legislative process, advocacy efforts of nursing professional organizations, and payment models. The aim is to practice effective oral and written communication and ethical advocacy skills to encourage policy change that will support the application of social justice principles in healthcare. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 392 or NURS 420.
54826 6980 11 Jun 2025-05 Aug 2025 Open Online
Faculty: McKain, Denise P Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 412 Population, Global, and Community Health Issues (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 392. A study of the diverse roles of community/public/global health nurses in promoting population-focused care that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competence, social justice, and high-quality health outcomes. The goal is to integrate evidence, theory, professional standards, ethics, and knowledge from nursing, public health, and other health related disciplines to guide population-focused nursing practice. Topics include global health data, social determinants of health, disaster preparedness, health literacy, potential outcomes that influence the access and delivery of safe care, use of resources and technology, and development of equitable policies to promote population health and disease prevention. Discussion also covers ways to foster interprofessional communication and collaboration and develop leadership skills to engage in effective partnerships while advocating for the overall health of people. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 412 or NURS 350.
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54011 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Liken, Michelle A. Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 412 Population, Global, and Community Health Issues (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 392. A study of the diverse roles of community/public/global health nurses in promoting population-focused care that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competence, social justice, and high-quality health outcomes. The goal is to integrate evidence, theory, professional standards, ethics, and knowledge from nursing, public health, and other health related disciplines to guide population-focused nursing practice. Topics include global health data, social determinants of health, disaster preparedness, health literacy, potential outcomes that influence the access and delivery of safe care, use of resources and technology, and development of equitable policies to promote population health and disease prevention. Discussion also covers ways to foster interprofessional communication and collaboration and develop leadership skills to engage in effective partnerships while advocating for the overall health of people. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 412 or NURS 350.
54827 6980 11 Jun 2025-05 Aug 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Leeds, Lindsey W Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 432 Leadership in Personal and Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 412. An examination of leadership principles, styles, and theories for diverse nursing leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include communication, inter professionalism, budgeting, collaboration, and conflict management. The objective is to integrate a spirit of inquiry, clinical judgment, and innovative ideas, as well as principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, while applying evidence-based practice to current issues facing nurse leaders today. Topics include personal biases, ethics, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, teamwork, and compassionate care for all.
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54013 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Giambra, Diane M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 452 Complex Healthcare Systems: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 432. An exploration of the relationships among theories, frameworks, concepts, models of leadership, patient safety, and quality improvement within today¿s fast-paced, dynamic healthcare systems. The objective is to develop innovative solutions to address complex healthcare issues utilizing evidence-based practice across the continuum of care. Topics include financial management principles, cost-effectiveness of care, and payment models. Nursing knowledge is applied to a systems-based framework, including policy, regulatory, and ethical standards, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, health disparities, racism, and social determinants of health.
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54015 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Green, Soraya L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 462 Nursing Care of the Family and Community (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 360 or NURS 362. An overview of the role of the professional nurse in the care of the family and community. Focus is on applying the nursing process to the care of families and communities. The goal is to identify health risks within a family and design a plan of care using evidence-based practices, obtain information about family and community health systems using systematic research practices, and develop a health promotion education plan for the community. Direct patient-care practice experiences include conducting a windshield survey and communicating and collaborating with community healthcare professionals in planning and implementing health promotion activities that address a community healthcare need. Topics include diversity, the community as a patient, environmental influences, families at risk, health promotion, risk reduction, vulnerable populations, disaster preparedness, and coalition building. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 460 or NURS 462.
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51687 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Hebron, An'Nita C Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 462 Nursing Care of the Family and Community (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 360 or NURS 362. An overview of the role of the professional nurse in the care of the family and community. Focus is on applying the nursing process to the care of families and communities. The goal is to identify health risks within a family and design a plan of care using evidence-based practices, obtain information about family and community health systems using systematic research practices, and develop a health promotion education plan for the community. Direct patient-care practice experiences include conducting a windshield survey and communicating and collaborating with community healthcare professionals in planning and implementing health promotion activities that address a community healthcare need. Topics include diversity, the community as a patient, environmental influences, families at risk, health promotion, risk reduction, vulnerable populations, disaster preparedness, and coalition building. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 460 or NURS 462.
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51688 6381 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Atkins, Marsha Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 472 Nursing Practice Experience (2)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite NURS 412; prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 452. A nursing experience designed to synthesize knowledge derived from nursing theory, leadership, scholarship, and practice experiences. The aim is to incorporate the essential concepts of high-quality care, patient safety, interprofessional partnerships, systems-based practice, and healthcare informatics to improve healthcare outcomes along a continuum of care. Activities include collecting data and information about regional community-based organizations to develop a project to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Focus is on building skills in critical thinking, clinical reasoning, compassionate care, communication, ethics, and professionalism. Topics include aging and end-of-life care, chronic disease management, health promotion, and regenerative-restorative nursing care.
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54017 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Pirtle, Robin L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 485 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses. Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in student's last 9 credits.) Prerequisite: NURS 410. A study of leadership concepts, theories, and techniques used in the nursing profession to promote high-quality patient care in a variety of settings. The aim is to integrate nursing leadership concepts and theories into the various roles of the professional nurse, promote professional development for self and others, and apply business principles in the management of patients in complex and diverse healthcare environments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 485, NURS 495 or NURS 496.
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51625 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Closed Online
Faculty: Takeno, Juanita Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 485 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses. Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in student's last 9 credits.) Prerequisite: NURS 410. A study of leadership concepts, theories, and techniques used in the nursing profession to promote high-quality patient care in a variety of settings. The aim is to integrate nursing leadership concepts and theories into the various roles of the professional nurse, promote professional development for self and others, and apply business principles in the management of patients in complex and diverse healthcare environments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 485, NURS 495 or NURS 496.
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51646 6381 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Gracie, Daniel P Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 496 Nursing Capstone (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite: 24 credits of major coursework, including NURS 432; prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 472. A writing intensive study of nursing designed to synthesize and demonstrate skills and competencies gained throughout previous study. Activities include designing a quality improvement patient safety project related to a current nursing practice issue utilizing evidence-based practice. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 485, NURS 495 or NURS 496.
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54019 6380 14 May 2025-08 Jul 2025 Open Online
Faculty: Cordi, Victoria Elfrink Syllabus Course Materials
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