NUR 100 Introduction to the Nursing Profession – 1 hr

 Students explore contemporary issues within the nursing profession.  Historical development of the roles in nursing, perspectives on current delivery of health care, nursing education, nursing literature, professional licensing, ethics, and legal issues will be discussed.

NUR 163 Health of the School Age Child – 3 hrs

School health services and health education; emphasis on health promotion and prevention of health related problems.  Recognition and management of common health problems of the school age child.

NUR 200 Fundamentals of Nursing (Theory) – 4 hrs

Introduction to Nursing.   Concepts and theories of individuals, society, and health.  Nursing process as the basis for promoting wellness within the health care delivery system.  Prerequisites: SOC 100, PSY 104, CHM 141(150) or 151, 152.  Corequisite: NUR 203 or consent of department chair.

NUR 203 Fundamentals of Nursing (Practicum) – 2 hrs

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 200 (Fundamentals of Nursing) and applied to individual's adaptive responses.   Prerequisites: majors only, sophomore standing, PSY 104, SOC 100, CHM 149,150 or 151,152.  Corequisite: NUR 200 or consent of department chair.

NUR 204 Introduction to Health Assessment – 2 hrs

Students utilize previously learned communication techniques and newly learned physical assessment techniques to complete a comprehensive approach to health history and physical assessment.  Significance of normal and abnormal findings is emphasized. Prerequisites: NUR 200, 203, BIO 200 (minimum grade of C), BIO 203 (minimum grade of C), FCS 303 or equivalent or consent of department chair.  Corequisites: NUR 206, 207, PSY 304.

NUR 206 Adult Health I: An Introduction Medical-Surgical Nursing (Theory) – 3 hrs

An introduction to medical-surgical nursing with emphasis on health promotion and restoration.  Concepts and theories of nursing care of the adult are applied to foster the adaptive response of individuals.  Prerequisites: majors only; BIO 200 (minimum grade of C), BIO 203 (minimum grade of C), NUR 200, 203.  Corequisites: BIO 205 (minimum grade of C), NUR 204, 207, PSY 304.

NUR 207 Adult Health I: An Introduction Medical-Surgical Nursing (Practicum) – 2 hrs

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 206 (Adult Health I) that foster adaptive responses.  Prerequisites: majors only; BIO 200 (minimum grade of C), BIO 203 (minimum grade of C), NUR 200, 203.  Corequisites: BIO 205 (minimum grade of C), NUR 204, 206, PSY 304.

NUR 217 Men's Health Issues – 2 hrs

Biological, epidemiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of men's health.  Specific preventive and health promotion activities for health problems.

NUR 219 Women and Health – 3 hrs

Basic scientific and sociological knowledge related to women's health: social, emotional, and physiological components of selected health problems of women. Historical development of the health care system and social values as they relate to women and their health: evolution of health care today as it relates to women.

NUR 220 Alcohol: Use and Abuse – 3 hrs

Development of alcohol as the most widely-used drug.  Psychological and physiological effects on the person; effect on the family and society; therapeutic approaches to alcohol abuse.

NUR 221 Substance Abuse – 3 hrs

Psychosocial and physiological impact of substance abuse on the individual, family, and society: self-awareness, culture, tolerance, withdrawal, and motivation.

NUR 233 Sexually Transmitted Diseases – 1 hr

Common sexually transmitted diseases: social and physical factors affecting their occurrence; avoidance and treatment.

NUR 263 Introduction to Personal & Community Health – 3 hrs

Introduction to health concepts and practices which affect individuals and groups in society.

NUR 300 Conceptual Bases for Professional Nursing (Theory) – 3 hrs

Theories of nursing, professional roles, the nursing process, adaptation theory, nursing research, and societal influences on nursing and health.  Prerequisites: Illinois LPN or RN licensure; consent of department chair.

NUR 303 Research in Nursing – 3 hrs

As a consumer of research, the student evaluates published nursing research and its importance to the profession.  The student examines steps of the research process in critiquing literature and writing a comprehensive review of literature.  Use of the computer in nursing research correlated with study of the research process.  Prerequisites: majors only, junior standing, ENG 101.  Corequisite: MTH 111 or equivalent.

NUR 306 Maternal-Newborn Nursing (Theory) – 3 hrs

Theoretical overview of maternal/newborn nursing with emphasis on application of the nursing process to individuals and families.  Concepts and theories of nursing care of the expanding family are discussed to foster the adaptive responses.  Prerequisites: NUR 204, 206, 207, PSY 304, FCS 303, BIO 202.  Corequisites: NUR 307, PSY 345 or consent of department chair.

NUR 307 Maternal-Newborn Nursing (Practicum) – 2 hrs

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 306 (Maternal-Newborn Theory) that foster patient/client adaptive responses.  Prerequisites: NUR 204, 206, 207, PSY 304, FCS 303, BIO 202. Corequisites: NUR 306, PSY 345 or consent of department chair.

NUR 308 Nursing of Children (Theory) – 3 hrs

Nursing care of the child with emphasis on caring for the infant, toddler, child, adolescent, and family with acute and chronic disease.  Growth and development, health promotion, and disease prevention are emphasized. Prerequisites: NUR 204, 206, 207, PSY 304, FCS 303, BIO 202.  Corequisites: NUR 309, PSY 345.

NUR 309 Nursing of Children (Practicum) – 2 hrs

Selected clinical experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 308.  Prerequisites: majors only, NUR 204, 206, 207, PSY 304, FCS 303, BIO 202.  Corequisites: NUR 308, PSY 345, or consent of department chair.

NUR 310 Health Assessment – 2 hrs

Performance of a complete health assessment incorporating a health history, with faculty supervision. Prerequisites: Illinois RN licensure, consent of department chair, CPR certification.

NUR 314 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (Theory) – 2 hrs

Theoretical overview of psychiatric/mental health nursing with emphasis on application of the nursing process to individuals, families, and the community.   Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual and family with psychiatric disorders are discussed to foster the adaptive response.  Prerequisites: majors only, junior standing; PSY 345, NUR 200, 203, 206, 207.  Corequisite: NUR 315.

NUR 315 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (Practicum) – 2 hrs

Application of psychiatric/mental nursing principles in health care settings.   Concepts and theories of nursing care of the client and family with psychiatric disorders are utilized to foster the adaptive response.   Prerequisites: majors only; PSY 345, NUR 200, 203, 206, 207.   Corequisite: NUR 314.

NUR 316 Adult Health II: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Theory) – 4 hrs

Medical-surgical nursing with emphasis on selected physiologic systems.  Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual and family are applied to foster the adaptive response.  Prerequisites: majors only; NUR 204, 206, 207.  Corequisites: NUR 317, 318.

NUR 317 Adult Health II: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Practicum) – 2 hrs

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 316 that foster adaptive responses. Prerequisites: majors only; NUR 204, 206, 207.  Corequisites: NUR 316, 318.

NUR 318 Pharmacology and Nursing Implications – 2 hrs

Introduction to pharmacology; nursing process and drug therapy; life span considerations; legal, ethical, and cultural issues; and patient education.  Prerequisites: NUR 200, 203, 206, 207.

NUR 333 International Nursing – 3 hrs

Study of nursing in another country: nursing organizations and agencies, education programs, hospitals. Seminars in comparative nursing practices in the United States .

NUR 353 Aging: A Life Experience – 3 hrs

Attitudes about the aged, historical perspectives, transcultural concepts, health problems and health care, methods of coping with growing old, and prospects for the future.  Practical experiences promote examination of students' own attitudes about the aged and growing old.  Prerequisite: junior/senior standing.

NUR 372 Safety and Emergency Care – 3 hrs

Principles and techniques of emergency care for common injuries and illnesses.   Environmental needs of individuals at various levels of maturity.   Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid cards awarded upon satisfactory completion.

NUR 376 Advanced Concepts in Health – 3 hrs

Complex health problems and issues in contemporary society; various concepts, models, theories, and determinants of health.  Multi-disciplinary approach for application to individual and professional situations. Prerequisite: NUR 263 or consent of instructor.

NUR 391 Medical Terminology – 1 hr

Terminology used in all areas of medical and paramedical specialties.  Emphasis on word building, techniques, and understanding typical medical reports.  Cross listed as CHM 391.  Prerequisites: 1 year college chemistry and 1 year college biology.

NUR 404 Community Health Nursing (Theory) – 2 hrs

Explores the role of the nurse in community settings.  Applies principles of epidemiology, health promotion, and disease prevention to nursing practice.  Examines core functions of public health nursing, essential services, and population-based practice.  Prerequisites: NUR 316, 317, 318.  Corequisites: NUR 409 or 417, NUR 408 or 410.

NUR 405, 406 Cooperative Education in Nursing (Theory) – 0-1 hr each

Theory for nursing care of clients in a variety of health care settings.   Prerequisites: senior standing, majors only; 2.5 GPA; consent of Co-op Nursing Advisor; and successful completion of Co-op interview.   Corequisites for NUR 405: NUR 401, 411, 415.  Corequisites for NUR 406: NUR 402, 412, 416.

NUR 408 Adult Health III: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Theory) – 3 hrs

Medical-surgical nursing with emphasis on selected physiologic systems.  Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual, family, and community are applied to foster the adaptive response.  Prerequisites: majors only; NUR 316, 317, 318, BIO 205.  Corequisites: NUR 409.

NUR 409 Senior Practicum I – 5 hrs

Selected practicum experiences, correlated with theoretical content of NUR 404 and 408, that foster adaptive responses.  Prerequisites: majors only; NUR 316, 317, 318, BIO 205.  Corequisites: NUR 404, 408.

NUR 410 Adult Health IV: Nursing Care of the Patient with Multi-System Challenges (Theory) – 3 hrs

Medical-surgical nursing with emphasis on caring for the patient with multi-system challenges.  Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual, family, and community are applied to foster the adaptive responses. Prerequisites: majors only; NUR 403, 408, 409.  Corequisites: NUR 415, 417, 418.

NUR 414 Senior Seminar: Preparation for Professional Nursing – 1 hr

Emphasis on NCLEX preparation, including the NCLEX-RN test plan, test taking skills, critical thinking skills, and computer usage skills for test taking.  Prerequisites: majors only, senior standing.   Corequisite: NUR 410; not required for RNs.

NUR 415, 416 Cooperative Education in Nursing (Practicum) – 0-2 hrs each

In-depth practicum in a variety of health care settings, integrated with theory.  Prerequisites: majors only; senior standing; 2.5 GPA; consent of Co-op Nursing Advisor; and successful completion of Co-op interview. Corequisites for NUR 415: NUR 401, 405, 411.  Corequisites for NUR 416: NUR 402, 406, 412.

NUR 417 Senior Practicum II – 5 hrs

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 404, 410, and 418 that foster adaptive responses.  Prerequisites: majors only; NUR 404, 408, 409.  Corequisites: NUR 410, 418.

NUR 418 Nursing Leadership: Concepts & Issues – 1 hr

Emphasis is on application of the leadership and management principles and the identification of common ethical issues that arise in health care settings.  Discussion includes the nurse's role in the legislative process to facilitate change in nursing practice.  Prerequisites: majors only, senior standing; NUR 303.  Corequisites: NUR 410, 417.

NUR 419, 420 Independent Studies in Nursing – 1-3 hrs

Individual study addressing special needs and interests: selected readings, observations, and conferences. Prerequisites: NUR 303; majors only, senior standing; consent of advisor and department chair.

NUR 421 Role Exploration in Professional Nursing – 2 hrs

Focuses on integrating the nursing roles of caregiver, support agent, colleague, advocate, collaborator, client educator, leader, manager, and researcher in clinical practice.  Taken the last year of the curriculum, the course synthesizes content presented in previous courses.  Students are placed in specialty areas according to individual preferences and learning needs.  Prerequisites: majors only, senior standing; 3.0 GPA; consent of instructor and advisor; NUR 408, 409.  Corequisite: NUR 410, 417.

NUR 500 Health Assessment – 3-4 hrs

Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of children and adults.  Interviewing techniques for history taking; physical assessment skills.  Prerequisites: R.N. with B.S. major in nursing; or R.N. with consent of instructor.

NUR 522 Seminar on Nursing and Public Policy – 3 hrs

Nursing activities and organizations affecting practice, health care, public policy, and the future of the profession. Emphasis on generating recommendations for the profession and developing a personal professional plan for participating in the process that develops public policy at the local, state, national, and/or international level. Prerequisites: nursing majors and senior or graduate status; or consent of instructor.

NUR 533 Seminar in International Nursing – 3 hrs

Study of nursing in a foreign country; selected hospitals and universities.   Establishing nursing administration and research networks.