2010-2011 Catalog 
    
    May 30, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • MS 2010 - Innovative Team Leadership

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and historical leadership theories. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing, and assessing team exercises.
  
  • MS 2020 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment. Highlights terrain analysis, patrolling, and operations orders. Includes advanced study of the theoretical basis of Army leadership and explores dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.
  
  • MS 2030 - Military Science and Leadership “Leader’s Training Course” (LTC)

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    LTC is the Army’s two-year ROTC Program entry point. Through LTC, students without ROTC Basic Course experience can qualify for Advanced Course entry. The Army observes these students and determines their officer potential in a leadership-oriented, challenging, and motivating 5-week training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Prer., Minimum of 51 credit hours completed. Must not have completed “all” basic course requirements (MS 1010, MS 1020, MS 2010, MS 2020).
  
  • MS 3010 - Adaptive Tactical Leadership

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Challenges students to study, practice, and evaluate adaptive leadership skills as presented in scenarios related to squad tactical operations. Students receive systematic and specific feedback on their leadership attributes and actions, which they use to develop their leadership and critical thinking abilities. Open to Junior/Senior/Graduate students only. Prer., MS 1010, MS 1020, MS 2010, MS 2020 or Basic Course Credit.
  
  • MS 3020 - Leadership in Changing Environments

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Employs increasingly intense leadership challenges to build awareness and skills in leading tactical operations at the squad and platoon levels. Students learn basics of stability and support operations and conduct military briefings. Open to Junior/Senior/Graduate students only. Prer., MS 3010 or instructor permission.
  
  • MS 3030 - Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC)

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Mandatory 5-week practicum conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington for all advanced course Army ROTC students. Students are assigned leadership positions at various levels of responsibility, in varied environments, and are evaluated on their ability to function within the Army team. Contract Army ROTC students only. Prer., MS 3010 and MS 3020.
  
  • MS 3040 - Military Science and Leadership Army ROTC Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP)

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course is a three-week, 120-hour clinical assignment with an Army Nurse Corps preceptor at an Army hospital in the United States or overseas. Improved clinical skills and self-confidence that comes with this experience will enhance performance in nursing curriculum and Military Science. Students receive travel pay and a salary stipend through Military Science. Prer., MS 3010, MS 3020, MS 3030. Restricted to Army ROTC Nurse Juniors/Seniors only.
  
  • MS 4010 - Developing Adaptive Leaders

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Develop proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations by functioning as staff. Assess and provide performance feedback to subordinate cadets. Learn basics of risk management, ethical decision-making, military justice, and the Army personnel and logistics systems. Open to Junior/Senior/Graduate students only. Prer., MS 3010 and MS 3020 or instructor permission.
  
  • MS 4020 - Leadership in a Complex World

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations. Includes advanced instruction in military customs and courtesies, military law, law of war, rules of engagement, cultural awareness, and the culture of terrorism. Explores non-governmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nations. Open to Junior/Senior/Graduate students only. Prer., MS 3010, MS 3020, and MS 4020 or instructor permission.
  
  • MS 4980 - Special Studies in Leadership

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Course is for the student participating in the Army ROTC Advanced Course who wants to pursue further studies in the application of leadership principles and group dynamics. This course is by arrangement with the Professor of Military Science only. Students must be Army ROTC Advanced Course participants. Prer., MS 4020.
  
  • MUS 1000 - Introduction to Music

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A music appreciation course. The content is oriented toward classical music which is taught in an historical chronology. Excursions into non-western music and American jazz will supplement the course content. Attending concerts is required. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement.
  
  • MUS 1010 - Music Theory I

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Covers the basic building blocks of music, including overtones, rhythm and meter, scales, chords, harmonic progression and beginning four-voice part writing. The development of written and aural skills is the highest priority. Required for the music minor.
  
  • MUS 1030 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    First semester course in a two-semester sequence. Students will develop the skills of sight reading, melodic and harmonic dictation, and rhythm reading,interpretation, and execution.
  
  • MUS 1040 - Class Piano

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed for students who have little or no musical background and few or no piano skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of piano playing, as well as the basics of music notation, theory and musicianship. Students will also be exposed to a performance environment, and work to develop strong practice habits.
  
  • MUS 1310 - University Choir

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Study and performance of choral music. Open to all qualified students. May be repeated three times for a total of 6 hours of credit.
  
  • MUS 1500 - Applied Music-Private Instruction

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    This instruction is open to all students regardless of musical background. Fourteen 45-minute lessons per semester are offered with the meeting time and place to be arranged with the instructor. All students are required to perform or attend two recitals. Lessons will cover technique, interpretation and musical style.
  
  • MUS 2010 - Advanced Music Theory

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Continuation of Music Theory I. Topics of study are advanced four-part writing, change of key, preparation and resolution of dissonance, chromatic harmonies and working with free rhythmic textures. Advanced Music Theory is required for the minor in music. Prer., MUS 1010 or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 2030 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on advanced sight singing and ear training skills. Continues perfecting solfege using musical examples from the texts that feature modulations, key changes, and enharmonic situations. Students will learn to read compound meter as well as transcribe melodic and harmonic musical examples. Prer., MUS 1030.
  
  • MUS 2050 - Jazz History

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines the history of Jazz music and culture. Starting with the mid-1800s, this class explores the influences and developments of this American art form throughout the twentieth century. Learn about the main contributors, developing musical styles, and how Jazz engaged with social and political issues throughout the course of history. Approved for LAS Humanities area and Cultural Diversity requirements. Meets with WEST 2050.
  
  • MUS 2100 - Rock and Roll Music

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This introductory level history and music appreciation course will survey the major musical, social and economic trends in Rock and Roll music from its roots in the popular music of the late 1800’s to the present. Students will sharpen their musical analysis skills through listening and active participation.
  
  • MUS 2150 - The Computer in Music

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Students will explore the history of computer music, including its development, methods, techniques, and applications. Students will then learn a variety of present day widely used software and complete a project of computer music creation which will result in a demonstration/performance.
  
  • MUS 2200 - Balinese Gamelan Ensemble

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar orchestral tradition. Students will develop skills and techniques, study music history, and learn pieces from the Gamelan Gong Kebyar repertory.
  
  • MUS 2210 - Mountain Lion Pep/Concert Band

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    The Mountain Lion Pep Band Ensemble performs for campus functions, athletic events, and in concert. Performs a wide range of musical styles from concert band music to soul, R&B, and popular music. A scholarship is available by audition.
  
  • MUS 2250 - Jazz and Improvisation Ensemble

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    A rehearsal and performance based ensemble class whose main objective will be to develop a new repertoire every semester representing different styles and periods from the jazz idiom.
  
  • MUS 2300 - Electronic Acoustic Ensemble

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Utilizes any combination of electronic instruments and computer music with any traditional acoustic instrumentation. The process of musical creation is generated through the study of improvised music, composition, and multimedia forms. Is inclusive to all traditional genres and can accommodate musicians from all styles and individuals with solid musical background. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 2310 - VAPA Vocal Ensemble

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Ensemble will study, rehearse and perform from a wide range of vocal music traditions including folk and ethnic, western classical, gospel, jazz and 20th century experimental avant-garde. It will encompass music that is from composed, oral and improvised music traditions.
  
  • MUS 2350 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Practical and performing experience in vocal jazz. Includes music from the 1920’s through the present. Requires participation in various performances on campus and in the community throughout the semester. Prer., Audition.
  
  • MUS 2400 - Chamber Music Ensemble

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    The Ensemble will rehearse and perform literature from western classical chamber music. The repertoire will range from the baroque, classical and 20th century contemporary music periods. All instruments from strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion are welcome.
  
  • MUS 2850 - Western Music History I

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A survey of European art music, including its formal and stylistic developments from the Medieval through the Classical periods, from Gregorian chant, to J.S. Bach, Haydn, and into early Beethoven.
  
  • MUS 3010 - Music Theory III: Form and Analysis

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A continuation and complement of MUS 101 and 201. Modes, keys, rhythms, meters, harmonies and non-harmonic tones will be analyzed within the context of forms in music. Content will be presented in and historical context from the medieval period to modernism, including contemporary music, jazz, and song forms throughout the 20th century. Prer., MUS 1010 and MUS 2010.
  
  • MUS 3030 - Sight Singing and Ear Training III

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on advanced sight singing and ear-training skills, lifting off from Ear Training II with distant modulations, key changes, compound meter, and enharmonic dictation. Prer., MUS 1030 and MUS 2030.
  
  • MUS 3150 - Introduction to Ethnomusicology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the music of various non-western cultures, including those of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Examines relationships between music and culture, based on interpretation and critical analysis through readings, recordings, and film. Beginning fieldwork projects. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement.
  
  • MUS 3200 - Advanced Computer Music Composition

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A continuation of MUS 2150 - the Computer in Music. Covers more specialized software and computer music applications. Prer., MUS 2150.
  
  • MUS 3750 - 20th Century Music

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A survey of significant works of music literature in this century. Prer., MUS 1010/1020 or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 3850 - Symphonic Literature

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Great orchestral works from Bach to Rautavaara will be studied. Includes symphonies, concertos, symphonic poems and oratorios, with an emphasis on music from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Attendance at concerts and/or rehearsals is required.
  
  • MUS 4010 - Music Theory IV: Jazz and Contemporary Music Theory

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Covers the developments of theory and harmony that bridge classical western music theory to contemporary styles of jazz, contemporary classical and popular music traditions. Prer., MUS 1010, MUS 2010, and MUS 3010.
  
  • MUS 4030 - Internship in Music

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed musical experience involving specific application of relevant concepts and skills in supervised professional situations. Pass/Fail only. Prer., Permission of Program Director.
  
  • MUS 4500 - Composition, Improvisation, and Performance

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A lecture and practicum in the development of music creation skills that integrates currect trends in composition, improvisation, and performance practices in acoustic, electro acoustic, and interdisciplinary settings. Prer., MUS 3010; Junior or Senior standing.
  
  • MUS 4930 - Advanced Special Topics

    1 to 3 Credits (Minimum)

    Special topics usually taught on a one time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest or rapidly changing topics. Can be taken twice for credit but not more than 6 hours may apply toward graduation.
  
  • MUS 4950 - Special Topics

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Special topics are usually taught on a one-time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest or rapidly changing topics.
  
  • MUS 4960 - Advanced Special Topics

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Special topics usually taught on a one-time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest or rapidly changing topics. Can be taken twice for credit but not more than 6 hours may apply toward graduation. Prer., MUS 1010 or consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 9400 - Independent Study in Music

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Undergraduate independent study in music with a full time professor by arrangement.
  
  • NURS 1010 - Pharmacological Math

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    A prerequisite course for medication administration. Prepares the student to work with common drug calculations applicable to concepts of measurement, conversions, and calculation of oral, parenteral, and intravenous drug dosages. Prer., Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 1160 - Therapeutic Communications

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Emphasizes communication skills as a foundation for human caring and therapeutic relationships. Personal effectiveness is enhanced by participating in and critiquing video role plays. Coreq., NURS 2080. Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 1230 - Foundations of Nursing Practice

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of nursing practice. Concepts foundational to the college’s conceptual framework are explored. Legal aspects of nursing practice, issues and trends within nursing are presented. Prer., Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 2010 - Introduction to Correctional Health Care Systems

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Correctional health is the practice of providing patient care within the unique environment of the criminal justice system which includes jail, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. Provides an overview of the social and political conditions facing health providers. Meets with NURS 5010.
  
  • NURS 2050 - Pharmacology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides foundation for understanding pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Therapeutic interventions are emphasized, including patient teaching, safety considerations,and legal/ethical issues. Prer., BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2020. Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 2080 - Health Promotion

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides the theoretical underpinnings for health promotion and disease prevention as a foundation for nursing practice. Delineates interventions and maintenance strategies for encouraging healthy lifestyles, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action and building healthy public policy. Coreq., Nurs 1160. Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 2100 - Basic Health Assessment

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on the empirics and esthetics of health assessment. Develops knowledge and skills integral to the acquisition of health assessment in clinical practice lab. Prer., BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, and BIOL 2050 or consent of lead of faculty. Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 2200 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Presents the empirical fundamental knowledge of basic nursing care. Clinical practice labs and seminars provide the student the opportunity to develop psychomotor skills and recognize the impact of personal, esthetic and ethical knowing on caring in beginning nursing practice. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., NURS 1230, NURS 2080, NURS 2100, NURS 1010 or HSCI 1010 and NURS 2050 or HSCI 2050.
  
  • NURS 2990 - Basic Clinical Practicum

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Offers a clinical laboratory experience in settings that increase proficiency in technical skills, communication, health assessment and the nursing process. Prer., NURS 2100 and NURS 2200. Meets with NURS 3990.
  
  • NURS 3010 - Pathophysiology

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Pathophysiological concepts build on previous principles and basic sciences. Correlates underlying pathophysiological processes at the system level with manifestations in individuals as signs, symptoms, laboratory findings. Provides an understanding of selected complex disease processes to facilitate interdisciplinary interventions. Prer., BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, BIOL 2030, CHEM 1010, and CHEM 1020.
  
  • NURS 3040 - Patterns of Knowing (RN)

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An overview of concepts of professional nursing practice for the registered nurse student. Includes history and trends of professional nursing, universal theories and various theorists, professional roles, Beth-El College philosophy and conceptual framework, nursing process and socialization into nursing. Prer., RN status.
  
  • NURS 3050 - Health Assessment (RN)

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on the empirics and esthetics of health assessment. Enhances further development of health assessment skills in laboratory. Prer., RN Status, BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2020, or consent of lead faculty.
  
  • NURS 3100 - Mental Health Nursing

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on the practice of mental health nursing. Students develop critical thinking skills to create the environment for exploring the human health experience. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., All second year courses.
  
  • NURS 3200 - Nursing Care of Adults I

    5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)

    Emphasizes the art and science of nursing care for the adult. Explores medical-surgical nursing concepts using a scientific problem-solving approach. Clinical laboratory experiences are in the acute care setting. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., All second year courses; prior or concurrent enrollment in HSCI 301.
  
  • NURS 3210 - Nursing Care of Adults II

    5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)

    Emphasizes the art and science of nursing care of the adult. Continues to explore medical-surgical concepts from Adult Health I. Clinical laboratory experiences are in the acute care settings. Prer., All second year courses, NURS 3200.
  
  • NURS 3570 - Therapeutic Touch and Health

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an opportunity to explore and experience energy based healing methods. Other selected healing modalities will include stress reduction techniques, meditation, centering, creative visualization, use of color and other energy techniques.
  
  • NURS 3580 - Palliative and End of Life Care

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Focus is on nursing care for the chronically and terminally ill. Principles of palliative and end of life care using an interdisciplinary and holistic approach is applied across all practice settings. Prer., HSCI 3010 or current RN license.
  
  • NURS 3700 - Partners in Practice I

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides nursing students the opportunity to refine nursing skills in actual practice situations. Provided through a collaborative agreement with acute care delivery settings and therefore credit to contact hours may vary dependent on the educational/work relationship established. Prer., NURS 210 and NURS 220, and of instructor.
  
  • NURS 3850 - Nursing Externship

    2 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Externs, under the preceptorship of a registered nurse, provide direct patient care in selected clinical areas. Enhances competency and critical decision making in the reality of the practice setting. Prer., All third year courses.
  
  • NURS 3990 - Clinical Practicum

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Offers a clinical laboratory experience in settings that increase proficiency in technical skills, communication, health assessment and the nursing process. Prer., NURS 2200 and NURS 3200 or consent of lead faculty. Meets with NURS 2990.
  
  • NURS 4010 - Nursing Research

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Develops a fundamental understanding of the research process. Enables students to critically analyze the merit of published nursing research. Prer., Nursing majors only; all second year courses must be completed. PSY 2100 or may be taken concurrently.
  
  • NURS 4020 - Practice Paradigms in Forensic Nursing

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A critical, in-depth introduction to forensic nursing practice. Discusses historical perspectives framing forensic nursing, analyzes concepts of forensic nursing, and synthesizes theory and practice. Identifies the roles and challenges in forensic nursing, as well as needs and issues within different forensic communities. Explores assessment tools, diagnosis and treatment, and management of forensic populations. Meets with NURS 6020.
  
  • NURS 4030 - Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Forensic Nursing Practice

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Addresses issues faced by the practicing nurse in the forensic healthcare setting from a forensic nursing perspective. An interdisciplinary approach is used to explore the interactions between nursing and the criminal justice system, the effect of policy on the forensic healthcare population and the challenges faced by the practicing forensic nurse in the delivery of the human healthcare experience. Meets with NURS 6030.
  
  • NURS 4040 - Substance Abuse: Implications for the Forensic Nurse

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Addresses the implications of substance abuse on the role of the forensic nurse. Describes the interdisciplinary process for recognition and treatment of substance abuse. Covers types of substances and their effects on the abuser. Addresses the psychological component of substance abuse and the psychosocial impact of substance abuse on the abuser and their support system. Meets with NURS 6040.
  
  • NURS 4060 - The Many Facets of Child Maltreatment

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the multifaceted manifestations of child maltreatment to include medical and nursing diagnosis, treatment, documentation, and legal implications from a forensic nursing perspective. Prer., Junior or Senior nursing students or registered nurses. Meets with NURS 6060.
  
  • NURS 4070 - The Epidemic of Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Exploitation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Reviews sexual assault, abuse, and exploitation from a forensic nursing perspective. An interdisciplinary approach explores the dynamics of sexual violence in society and the interface of sexual assault, interpersonal violence (IPV), and child maltreatment. Roles for the forensic nurse will be reviewed. Prer., Junior or Senior nursing students or registered nurses only. Meets with NURS 6070.
  
  • NURS 4100 - Nursing Care of Children

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the holistic care of children from infancy to adolescence, and their families in ambulatory, outpatient and acute care settings. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., All third year courses.
  
  • NURS 4200 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an opportunity to explore family dynamics and the health care experience during the childbearing process. Expands critical thinking skills specific to the childbearing arena. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., All third year courses.
  
  • NURS 4250 - Professional Nursing Practice

    3 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on selected nursing practice topics that build upon the student’s personal knowledge. Opportunities are provided to enhance principles of teaching, utilize critical thinking and further explore nursing roles. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., R.N. status NURS 3040, NURS 3050 and HSCI 3010 or HSCI 3060; or consent of lead faculty.
  
  • NURS 4280 - International Nursing

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an overview of global perspectives on health care, including economics,, policy, culture, infectious and chronic disease, complementary and alternative medicine. Concepts of international and global health will be applied in structured international communities. Prer., Senior standing.
  
  • NURS 4290 - Advanced Nursing

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Synthesizes nursing content necessary for therapeutic interventions for the care of complex adult patients in the acute and critical care settings. Emphasis on prioritization of care and management of groups of complex patients. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., All third year courses.
  
  • NURS 4300 - Leadership and Management

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces and develops leadership and management theories, discusses professional issues and trends, enhances organizational and personnel issues. Prer., All second year courses.
  
  • NURS 4350 - Nursing Management (RN)

    3 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Develops management theories and professional issues and trends. Emphasizes organizational and financial principles. Clinical preceptors provide the student with opportunities to explore application of management skills. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., RN status.
  
  • NURS 4400 - Community Health Nursing

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on health promotion and prevention in the delivery of nursing care to aggregates. Studies high risk individuals, families and groups. Develops community health nursing competencies. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., All third year courses. Meets with NURS 4450.
  
  • NURS 4450 - Community Health Nursing (RN)

    6 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Focuses on health promotion and prevention in the delivery of nursing care to aggregates. Studies high risk individuals, families and groups. Develops community health nursing competencies. (Theory and clinical laboratory) Prer., RN Status, NURS 3050 or consent faculty. Meets with NURS 4400.
  
  • NURS 4480 - Clinical Capstone - RN

    1 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides opportunity to integrate and synthesize theory and clinical from all prior courses in a student selected setting. Prer., Must be a registered nurse and completed all required nursing courses.
  
  • NURS 4490 - Clinical Capstone

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides an opportunity to integrate and synthesize theory and clinical from all prior courses in a student selected setting. Seminar allows student to explore professional issues encountered in clinical.
  
  • NURS 4530 - Creativity and Critical Thinking

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Creativity will be explored experientially and conceptually through innovative processes of art andliterature, whole brain learning, imagery. Critical thinking will be theoretically analyzed as well as practiced.
  
  • NURS 4540 - Images of British Nursing: Past and Present

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A study of the life, work and times of Florence Nightingale and exploration of the current status of nursing in England. Both historical and contemporary perspectives on nursing will be explored. The setting for the course is in London, England. Prer., Consent of lead faculty.
  
  • NURS 4550 - Partners in Nursing Practice II

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides nursing students the opportunity to enhance nursing skills in actual practice situations. Assigned expert clinicians will facilitate learning in an identified clinical setting. Provided through a collaborative agreement with acute care delivery settings. Credit to contact hours may vary dependent on the educational/work relationship established. Prer., NURS 2100, NURS 2200 and NURS 3200.
  
  • NURS 4560 - Lactation Counselor

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Prepares nurses to be Lactation counselors in a clinical setting. Upon completion students will be able to counsel women pre- and post-natally and will have the technical knowledge and skills necessary to support lactating women within the students’ clinical scope of practice. Prer., NURS 2200. Nursing majors only.
  
  • NURS 4570 - Emergency Nursing

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Incorporates theoretical and didactic learning in the specialty area of emergency care including assessment, diagnosis, triage, and treatment of both emergent and non-emergent conditions. Opportunities are provided for application of skills in the lab setting. Prer., NURS 2100, HSCI 2050 and NURS 2200.
  
  • NURS 4580 - Basic EKG Interpretation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students with the skills necessary for basic electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation. All basic dysrhythmias will be covered. Therapeutic modalities specific to each dysrhythmia will be reviewed as well as pertinent physical assessment findings. Prer., NURS 3200, NURS 3210. Admission to Nursing major, juniors and seniors only.
  
  • NURS 4590 - Advanced Practicum: Clinical

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    Elective course in selected clinical placements. Promotes synthesis of nursing skills and advanced clinical concepts. Clinical experience develops increased depth of practice in specific clinical settings. Prer., All first and second year courses, NURS 429, or by permission of the instructor.
  
  • NURS 4600 - Critical Care Nursing

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Provides students with critical care concepts and theory to better prepare the student to work with acutely ill clients. Nursing care of the critically ill client will be addressed by systems. Basic dysrhythmias will also be reviewed. Open to juniors and seniors only. Prer., All 2000 level nursing courses, NURS 3200 and NURS 3210.
  
  • NURS 4620 - Dynamics of Unity

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the scientific and cultural underpinnings of holistic thought. The evolution of Western Science,the essential unity of diverse spiritual traditions, and the development of society from industrialism and isolation to the age of information and global economy. Prer: RN status. Meets with NURS 6420.
  
  • NURS 4630 - Psychophysiology of Holistic Health

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Provides an advanced foundation in the physiological phenomena associated with holistic health. Explores mind/body concepts such as stress and disease, alternative medicine outcomes, spontaneous healing, psychoneuroimmunology and the placebo effect.
  
  • NURS 4640 - Shamanism: Healer and Visionary

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Applies the philosophy and practice of shamanism; specifically imagery, memory, reflection, dreams and the creative healing process in nursing practice. The focus is on the nurse’s role and practical application of theories and techniques of shamanism in various clinical situations. Intuitive and analytical thinking are emphasized.
  
  • NURS 4650 - The Art of Holistic Nursing

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Explores theories of esthetics and art for application in healing. Theories of the psychology of the spirit are considered within the caring context of nursing. The processes of imagination are investigated. Prer: RN Status.
  
  • NURS 4670 - Holistic-Praxis: Therapies of the Imagination

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Applies imagery, memory and reflection, dreams and the creative processes to holistic nursing practice. The focus is on the nurse’s role and the practical application of theories and techniques of these therapies in various clinical situations.
  
  • NURS 4680 - Praxis: Therapies of Human Energy Fields

    3 Credits (Minimum)

    Theories and practices of healing modalities which emphasize touch, energy systems, and movement that nourish and strengthen the body/mind/spirit are interpreted artistically and scientifically. Learners explore the use of these modalities in experiential situations. The theoretical, personal, aesthetic, empirical, ethical, and sociopolitical implications of energy modalities are explored.
  
  • NURS 4690 - Holistic-World Views of Health and Healing

    2 Credits (Minimum)

    Explores various cultural traditions in health and healing. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Auyerveda, Shamanism, Curanderismo, Native American healing, and selected complementary and alternative therapies are examined.
  
  • NURS 4890 - Special Topics in Nursing

    1 to 3 Credits (Minimum)

    Elective course which provides an in-depth study of a specific topic in nursing. Students may repeat this course as long as the topic changes each time it is repeated.
  
  • NURS 5010 - Introduction to Correctional Health Care Systems

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Correctional health is the practice of providing patient care wihtin the unique environment of the criminal justice system which includes jail, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. Provides an overview of the social and political conditions facing health providers. Meets with NURS 2010.
  
  • NURS 5400 - Nurse as Healer

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An integrated synthesis course applying holistic nursing principles to self-care and care of others. Course includes preparation for certification exam in holistic nursing.
  
  • NURS 6010 - Models of Clinical Supervision

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Identifies major models of clinical supervision, examines models which have been empirically validated. Explores how these models can be applied in variety of settings. Issues and factors related to clinical supervision will be delineated.
  
  • NURS 6020 - Practice Paradigms in Forensic Nursing

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A critical, in-depth introduction to forensic nursing practice. Discusses historical perspectives framing forensic nursing, analyzes concepts of forensic nursing, and synthesizes theory and practice. Identifies the roles and challenges in forensic nursing, as well as needs and issues within different forensic communities. Explores assessment tools, diagnosis and treatment, and management of forensic populations. Meets with NURS 4020.
  
  • NURS 6030 - Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Legal Aspects of Forensic Nursing Practice

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Addresses issues faced by the advanced practice nurse in the forensic healthcare setting from a forensic nursing perspective. A multidisciplinary approach is used to explore the interactions between nursing and the criminal justice system, the influence of policy on the forensic healthcare population and the ethical challenges faced by the advanced practice forensic nurse. Meets with NURS 4030.
 

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