In this course, students build skills as curious scholars, ethical leaders, and active citizens by critically evaluating health-related research and applying evidence to guide holistic nursing care. Through collaborative inquiry and analysis, students explore ethical research practices, assess quality improvement strategies, and examine team dynamics and change theories to improve care at both individual and community levels. Prerequisites: 231, 232, 242, 349, MATH-130 or 230, WCII course.

Distinguish professional nursing practice to expand clinical judgement based on evidence from nursing history stemming from Florence Nightingales holistic practice, nursing theory, and other disciplines to further nursing perspective of accountability and collaboration that reflects nursings professional identity, characteristics, and values. The nurses role in advocating for health policy that impacts patient care and the profession is explored to include the exploration of professional organizations to support patient and professional practice.

Designed to examine womens health issues from a feminist perspective, this course explores the relationship of women to the health care system, discusses the historical role of women as providers and consumers of health care, and uses a holistic model to examine womens issues and concerns across the lifespan. The third credit is earned through an independent action project. (Equivalent to WMST 351.)

This course introduces students to the principles of pharmacology, focusing on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications across the lifespan. Students will apply clinical judgment and the nursing process to evaluate the biochemical, physiological, and psychosocial effects of drug therapy in the context of various health conditions. Emphasis is placed on safe, evidence-informed medication management and equitable care delivery. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342; CHEM 106 or 121, BIOL 296, admission to professional nursing sequence.

This course introduces students to the pathophysiology of disease and illness across biological systems, emphasizing a holistic understanding of physiological responses and diagnostic processes. Students will apply clinical judgment and the nursing process to analyze health alterations and develop evidence-informed care strategies. Focus is placed on recognizing the impact of social determinants of health and promoting equitable, person-centered care. Prerequisites: BIOL 114, CHEM 106 or 121, BIOL 296 (or concurrent), admission to professional nursing sequence.

Expand on foundational nursing knowledge, attitudes, and skills to the integrate and apply evolving disciplinary knowledge and ways of knowing with a foundation in liberal arts. A central component includes the interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills needed to be effective in providing high-quality, individualized holistic nursing care. Concepts of information literacy are developed to critically analyze levels of evidence in scholarly literature to make informed decisions for quality and safe care based on best practice. Prerequisite: ENGL 103. IL.

This clinical course advances students nursing competencies through hands-on experiences in diverse healthcare settings, emphasizing holistic, person-centered care. Students will apply clinical judgment to interpret health data, correlate conditions with individual preferences and plan evidence-based interventions that support equitable outcomes. Through the nursing process, students will explore social determinants of health, advocate for inclusive care, and examine healthcare policy and diversity. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 231, 232, 242, 349, BIOL 296, WCII course.

This didactic course prepares students to analyze system disorders and differentiate between states of health and illness across diverse populations. Students will apply clinical judgment and evidence-based nursing interventions to promote quality outcomes and compassionate, person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on interpreting social determinants of health to address inequities and support holistic practice. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 231, 232, 242, 342, 349, BIOL 296, WCII course. Must take concurrent with NURS 337.

TThis didactic and clinical course introduces students to holistic, relationship-based nursing care for children from birth through adolescence and their families. Students will apply the nursing process and clinical judgment to assess, manage, and evaluate health promotion and health alterations in pediatric populations. Emphasis is placed on providing equitable, inclusive care that reflects diverse family experiences and integrates social determinants of health. Prerequisites: 231, 232, 242, 349, PSYC 220, WCII course.

This didactic and clinical course introduces students to holistic, relationship-based care for healthy and high-risk families during the childbearing years. Students will apply the nursing process and clinical judgment to assess and manage maternal and neonatal health outcomes, incorporating evidence-based practice and person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on providing equitable, inclusive care to diverse populations and understanding the influence of social determinants of health. Prerequisites: 231, 232, 242, 349, PSYC 220, WCII course.