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Courses
The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.
Foundational Practice And Community-Based Care (NURS_FPC)
306 [M] Professional Development I: Contexts of Care 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. First of the professional development series; introduction to the various contexts that guide care, including the nurse, the patient, and the health care system. (Formerly NURS 306.)
308 [M] Professional Development II: Evidence Based Practice 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 306; NURS FPC 311; NURS FPC 315; NURS FPC 316; NURS FPC 317. Second in professional development series; focuses on developing clinical decision making that utilizes evidence through the integration of current scientific research. (Formerly NURS 308.)
309 [M] Professional Development II: Ethical Reasoning and Decision Making Processes in Nursing 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 315 or concurrent enrollment. Continuation of professional development series; moral/ethical reasoning models, decision processes, and philosophical basis of nursing as a discipline. (Formerly NURS 309.)
311 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations of common human dysfunction; nursing implications for prevention and therapeutic approaches including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. (Formerly NURS 311.)
315 Nursing Practice: Health and Illness 4 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 316 and NURS FPC 317; admitted to the major in Nursing. Introduction to nursing practice and health assessment: professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development. (Formerly NURS 315.) S, F grading.
316 Introduction to Nursing Practice in Health and Illness: Theory 2 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing; concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 315 and NURS FPC 317. Introduction to nursing concepts and holistic assessment including core professional values, knowledge and competencies for nursing practice. (Formerly NURS 316.)
317 Health Assessment 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing; concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 315 and NURS FPC 316. Systematic approach to health assessment of adults emphasizing and incorporating use of nursing process and scientific rationale. (Formerly NURS 317.)
322 Health Equity in the Context of Care 2 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 306; NURS FPC 311; NURS FPC 315; NURS FPC 316; NURS FPC 317. An exploration of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) and how the social determinants of health impact the nursing practice and society's trajectory toward justice and health. (Formerly NURS 322.)
324 Nursing Concepts in Acute and Chronic Illness in the Adult 5 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 311; NURS FPC 315; NURS FPC 316; NURS FPC 317; and concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 325. Theoretical concepts of acute and chronic illness in the adult as a basis for critical thinking and decision-making in nursing. (Formerly NURS 324.)
325 Nursing Practice in Acute and Chronic Illness in Adults 5 (0-15) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 311; NURS FPC 315; NURS FPC 316; NURS FPC 317; and concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 324. Application of acute and chronic illness concepts and strategies in the care of adults to improve health and well-being. (Formerly NURS 325.) S, F grading.
360 Contemporary Nursing 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Integration of foundational nursing theory into an exploration of historical, ethical/legal, and current issues, to further develop the professional nurse. (Formerly NURS 360.)
398 Special Topics V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. (Formerly NURS 398.)
400 [M] Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Develops clinical questions, finds and critically appraises published evidence, and translates research into clinical practice. (Formerly NURS 400.)
405 Nursing Leadership 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Explores leadership theory to critically analyze group behaviors and their effects on health care outcomes. (Formerly NURS 405.)
406 Nursing Management of the Healthcare Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Critically analyzes management strategies in diverse settings with a focus on quality safety and fiscal accountability of the changing healthcare system. (Formerly NURS 406.)
408 Professional Development III: Leadership and Management 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 322; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325. Continuation of professional development series; focus on impact of leadership, management, and resource allocation on patient outcomes. (Formerly NURS 408.)
409 Professional Development IV: Transition to Practice 2 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 408; NURS FPC 414; NURS FPC 415; NURS FPC 416; NURS FPC 417. Continuation of professional development series; focus on transition to practice and nursing across health care systems/delivery within global arena. (Formerly NURS 409.)
412 Family and Community as a Context of Care 2 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 322; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325. Concepts of family-focused nursing assessment, planning, and interventions with emphasis on referral to appropriate community resources. (Formerly NURS 412.)
413 Informatics in Healthcare 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Leveraging technology, tools, and data to provide more efficient patient-centered care to improve health outcomes. (Formerly NURS 413.)
414 Child and Family Health: Theory 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 322; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325; and concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 415. Analysis and evaluation of scientific and theory base for nursing care of children and families. (Formerly NURS 414.)
415 Children and Families as the Focus of Nursing Care 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 322; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325; and concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 414. Synthesis and application of underlying science and nursing process with the unique population of children and families. (Formerly NURS 415.) S, F grading.
416 Childbearing Health of the Family 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 322; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325; concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 417. Care of childbearing families within the context of community; newborn health, and men's and women's reproductive health addressed. (Formerly NURS 416.)
417 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 308; NURS FPC 322; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325; and concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 416. Nursing care of families during the childbearing continuum and/or acute care settings; combination of clinical and seminar. (Formerly NURS 417.) S, F grading.
424 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Concepts 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 408; NURS FPC 412; NURS FPC 414; NURS FPC 415; NURS FPC 416; NURS FPC 417; and concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 425. Principles and concepts of mental health studied within a nursing framework; includes psychopathology, treatment modalities, nursing care across the lifespan, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (Formerly NURS 424.)
425 Nursing Practice: Psychiatric/Mental Health 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 408; NURS FPC 412; NURS FPC 414; NURS FPC 415; NURS FPC 416; NURS FPC 417; concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 424. Clinical application of the nursing process with clients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric/mental health disruptions. (Formerly NURS 425.) S, F grading.
426 [M] Community Health Nursing Theory 2 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 408; NURS FPC 412; NURS FPC 414; NURS FPC 415; NURS FPC 416; NURS FPC 417; concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 427. Synthesis of nursing and public health concepts with emphasis on community as partner and population-focused practice. (Formerly NURS 426.)
427 Community Health Nursing Practice 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 408; NURS FPC 412; NURS FPC 414; NURS FPC 415; NURS FPC 416; NURS FPC 417; concurrent enrollment in NURS FPC 426. Promoting the public's health through application of the public health functions; assessment, policy development, and assurance. (Formerly NURS 427.) S, F grading.
430 [CAPS] Senior Practicum 4 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 409 or concurrent enrollment; NURS FPC 424 or concurrent enrollment; NURS FPC 425 or concurrent enrollment; NURS FPC 426 or concurrent enrollment; NURS FPC 427 or concurrent enrollment. Application of practical and professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a healthcare setting as a novice nurse. (Formerly NURS 430.) S, F grading.
440 [M] Population Health Theory 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Synthesizes population-based nursing and public health concepts with a focus on upstream interventions in partnership with the community. (Formerly NURS 440.)
455 Cultural Safety and Social Justice in Global Society 3 Balance of power in health professional relationships, cultural safety, social justice, and diversity in global society. (Formerly NURS 455.)
463 Coordination of Care Across Complex Populations 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing. Best practices and models of care delivery in coordination of complex health care needs across a variety of populations; shared decision making and professional collaboration are integrated into an understanding of individual- and population-level factors that impact health outcomes. (Formerly NURS 463.)
465 Application of Population Health Principles 3 (0-9) Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 440 or concurrent enrollment. Application of community, public, and psychiatric mental health nursing concepts to communities, populations, groups, families, and individuals with identified health needs. (Formerly NURS 465.)
471 Foundations of Occupational and Environmental Health Practice 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing in any Health Professions program. Fundamentals of occupational and environmental health practice; concepts of prevention, epidemiology, disease prevention and health promotion to explain the underlying causes of occupational illness. (Formerly NURS 471.)
478 Plateau Tribes: Culture and Health 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, or Pharmacy; junior standing. History, culture, and health care needs of the Plateau Indian tribes; both classroom and practicum experience. Credit not granted for both NURS FPC 478 and NURS FPC 578. (Formerly NURS 478 and 578.) Offered at 400 and 500 level.
481 International Health Care 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 315. Study abroad experience in global health care; assessment and evaluation skills in planning and implementing culturally appropriate health care for individuals and communities. (Formerly NURS 481.)
490 Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Advanced Cardiac Life Support V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Basic interpretation of common ECG rhythms, dysrhythmias, and application of ACLS dysrhythmia management guidelines. (Formerly NURS 490.)
491 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Laboratory Value Analysis and Interpretation 3 Course Prerequisite: NURS FPC 311; NURS FPC 324; NURS FPC 325. Analysis/interpretation of common laboratory values; basic interpretation of common ECG rhythms, dysrhythmias, and application of ACLS dysrhythmias management guidelines. (Formerly NURS 491.)
492 Essentials of Disaster Management for Health Professions 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing; junior standing. Implications for disaster management across the health professions; mental health and ethical issues and concerns related to vulnerable populations. (Formerly NURS 492.)
495 [CAPS] Advanced Practicum 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Nursing; junior standing. Application and integration of theoretical content in an area of nursing practice of special interest to the student. (Formerly NURS 495.)
497 Special Topics in Nursing V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. (Formerly NURS 497.)
498 Special Topics in Nursing V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. (Formerly NURS 498.)
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. (Formerly NURS 499.) S, F grading.
578 Plateau Tribes: Culture and Health 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, or Pharmacy graduate programs. History, culture, and health care needs of the Plateau Indian tribes; both classroom and practicum experience. Credit not granted for both NURS FPC 478 and NURS FPC 578. (Formerly NURS 478 and 578.) Offered at 400 and 500 level.