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MUSP 3800 Applied Music Minor
Individual instruction in piano, voice, band and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 2810
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 3810 Applied Music Minor
Individual instruction in piano, voice, band and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3800
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 3900 Applied Music Major BM
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 2910
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 3910 Applied Music Major BM
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3900
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 3920 Applied Music Major
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments for B.M. majors. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 2930
Credits: 2.0
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MUSP 3930 Applied Music Major
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments for B.M. majors. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 2920
Credits: 2.0
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MUSP 3940 Applied Music Major Jazz
Individual instruction in piano, voice, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 2950
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 3950 Applied Music Major Jazz
Individual instruction in piano, voice, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3940
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 3990 Selected Topics
Courses offered to cover a topic or topics not covered by an existing undergraduate level course. Includes verying subject matter deemed appropriate for developing skills and knowledge relevant to Music.
Credits: 1.0-6.0
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MUSP 4000 Senior Recital Bm Performance-Evening
Credits: .0
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MUSP 4410 Senior Chamber Jazz Ensemble I
Performing Groups: A placement audition and the permission of the conductor required. General education credit may be given to nonmajors for participation in these groups.
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 4420 Senior Chamber Jazz Ensemble II
Performing Groups: A placement audition and the permission of the conductor required. General education credit may be given to nonmajors for participation in these groups.
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 4430 Senior Chamber Jazz Ensemble III
Performing Groups: A placement audition and the permission of the conductor required. General education credit may be given to nonmajors for participation in these groups.
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 4440 Senior Chamber Jazz Ensemble IV
Performing Groups: A placement audition and the permission of the conductor required. General education credit may be given to nonmajors for participation in these groups.
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 4700 Senior Recital Performance- Midday
Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3700 OR MUSP 3710
Credits: .0
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MUSP 4800 Applied Music Minor
Individual instruction in piano, voice, band and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3810
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 4810 Applied Music Minor
Individual instruction in piano, voice, band and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 4800
Credits: 1.0
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MUSP 4900 Applied Music Major BM
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3910
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 4910 Applied Music Major BM
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 4900
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 4920 Applied Music Major
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments for B.M. majors. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3930
Credits: 2.0
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MUSP 4930 Applied Music Major
Individual instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments for B.M. majors. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 4920
Credits: 2.0
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MUSP 4940 Applied Music Major: Jazz
Individual instruction in piano, voice, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 3950
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 4950 Applied Music Major: Jazz
Individual instruction in piano, voice, percussion, band, and orchestral instruments. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 4940
Credits: 3.0
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MUSP 4990 Independent Study
As approved and to be arranged.
Credits: 0 - 6
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NUR 2100 Nursing as Profession
Identifies historical and evolutionary perspectives in nursing as they impact on current issues and trends in health care delivery and professional nursing. Students will be charged an additional Non-clinical Instruction Nur Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 2510 Honors Nursing Research
This is the second course in the Honors Track in Nursing. The course provides research skills that enable the student to work collaboratively on a research project with a faculty mentor.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3200 Nursing Promotion Adaptation of the Elderly
Nursing elective course focusimg on the nurse’s role in assisting the elderly client to adapt to physiological, social and psychological changes. Students plan nursing interventions based on an assessment of the older client’s specific health needs and the latest research findings.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3230 The Child With A Chronic Condition
Nursing strategies directed towards maximizing multi-dimensional health in children with chronic illness or disability are the foci of this course.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3240 Speciality Portfolio
RN to BSN completion students may take this option in place of a nursing elective. A portfolio is developed to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in a nursing specialty. Evidence in the portfolio will include a resume, job description, committee work, certifications, CEU certificates etc. The student will apply for a course challenge in order to obtain credit for the course.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3250 Cultural Foundations of Nursing
This course will explore the ways in which culture, race, ethnicity, gender, class, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and ability are related to health and health outcomes in individuals and populations. The implications that racism, classism, sexism and other systems of oppression have on individual as well as population health will be considered. Factors related to health disparities and health care inequities among and between patient populations will be examined with consideration given to the role of the nurse in promoting health. Emphasis will be placed on the value of providing patient centered care to diverse patient populations. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-clinical Instruction Nur Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): BIO 3210 and PBHL 2240 . Minimum Grades of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3260 Critical Thinking Inquiry
The concepts and processes related to critical thinking, nursing informatics, and evidence based nursing provide the framework for this course. Knowledge and skills required for critical analysis of information relevant to all aspects of professional nursing practice are developed. For Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-clinical Instruction Fee and NCLEX Prep Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3210 and PBHL 2240 . Minimum Grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3270 Comprehensive Health Assessment
This course introduces a holistic approach to health assessment across the age span. The concept of health as influenced by biopsychosocial, cultural, and spritual factors is explored. The student is provided with opportunities to discuss and utilize assessment skills required in professional practice. All lower division prerequisite courses and CSH 3500. Concurrent with Nursing Practice I, Critical Thinking and Inquiry, and Cultural Foundations of Nursing. For Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): BIO 312 or BIO 3120 and PBHL 221 or PBHL 2210 with a minimum grade of D.
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 3271 Comprehensive Health Assessment For Rn
lThis course, designed for the Registered Professional Nurse, utilizes the concepts of compehensive health assessment. The collection and analysis of subjective and objective data are emphasized. Considerations for variations of techniques and findings across the age span are identified. Prerequisite(s): BIO 3120
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 3272 Age Span Considerations For the RN
This course designed for the RN student explores variations across the age span to be considered when performing a health assessment. Growth and development is viewed in a holistic manner. Prerequisite(s): BIO 3120
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 3280 Nursing Practice I
This course introduces the historical perspectives on nursing as well as the concept of professional nursing. The roles of the nurse in relation to care of the sick, health promotion, and population based care are explored in relation to theoretical concepts / constructs and the competencies required in each role. Students have opportunities to develop knowledge and skills required in safe and competent nursing care of clients across the age span in various health care settings. This is a technology intensive course. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): BIO 3120 , PBHL 2240 AND NUR 3500 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 3290 Health Concepts
This course examines the variety of physical health, mental health, and illness experiences ocurring across the life span that involve nurses and clients in health care interactions. Changes in physiologic and psychological functioning, the mind-body-environment construct, and the health continuum dynamic are studied. Health care strategies for all levels of prevention are the context for learning the nurse’s role in client care and its impact on health status outcomes. For Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Fee and NCLEX Prep Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3250 and NUR 3260 and NUR 3270 and NUR 3280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3300 Nursing Practice II
Students are provided with clinical practicum experience that assists them in recognizing and delivering therapeutic nursing care to clients at all stages in human development during periods of changing health and illness. Selected concepts contributory to human responses in health and illness are foundational. Implementation of nursing process is a primary focus. Health care technologies build upon those learned earlier. Health promotion, health maintenance, and illness care strategies are practiced. For Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3250 and NUR 3260 and NUR 3270 and NUR 3280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 6.0
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NUR 3310 Health Concepts Seminar
Students study and analyze recommended health care practices indicated for clients with selected clinical diagnoses. Examples of health and nursing care practice from students’ concurrent coursework provide focus for assessing and developing evidence based competencies. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nur Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3250 AND NUR 3260 AND NUR 3270 AND NUR 3280 .
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3320 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
This course will focus on the study of the science of pharmacology and its application in nursing practices. Pharmacologic principles will guide understanding of the influence of drugs on biological systems. All major drug families are examined using drug prototypes, with emphasis on client education. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nur Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3250 AND NUR 3260 AND NUR 3270 AND NUR 3280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 3330 Research Proposal Development Honors
The processes of identifying and conceptualizing a current nursing research problem
and formulating testable hypotheses are addressed. Emphasis is placed on gathering and
exploring the existing literature in order to develop a synthesis of the literature.
Students explore theories relevant to nursing clinical practice and select an appropriate
conceptual or theoretical framework to guide their research study. Exploration of a research
design, development of data collection methods, sampling, and plan for data analysis are
emphasized. The role of nurse as a researcher will be developed through formulation of a
written and oral research proposal that will provide the foundation for subsequent
semesters’ focus on implementation, analysis, and evaluation of outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 3500 and NUR 3260
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 3500 Nursing Research
Designed as a writing intensive course to help the student understand and utilize research concepts and methods by developing the ability to analyze, criticize, and interpret research. Students address the process of how research is applied to nursing practice through critiquing several published research studies and submitting an evidence-based practice project proposal. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nur Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 3990 Selected Topics
A topic not covered by an existing course will be offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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NUR 4100 Community Systems
Focuses on the role of the community as it relates to the health status of individuals, families, and groups. Community behavior as well as the sociopolitical dynamics of health/illness care are explored. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nur Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4140 Adaptation in the Community Laboratory
Laboratory course provides for application of theory from past and concurrent courses. Students use cognitive and psychomotor skills in the nursing care of individuals, families and communities responding to sustained stressors affecting self-concept, role function, and interdependence modes. Clinical practice is in both mental health and community settings. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and Malpractice Lab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 4180 Mental Health Adaptation Nursing
Designed for the RN student. The focus is on the individual within the family system who experiences alterations in self-concept, role function and interdependence in response to threats to psychic and social integrity. Relevant psychosocial theories contributing to ineffective behaviors are studied.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4190 Mental Health Adaptation Nursing Laboratory
Laboratory course designed for RN students. Provides an opportunity to apply the Roy Adaptation Model in the nursing care of individuals and/or families responding to threats in psychic and social integrity. Application of the theory from NUR 418 is geared to a client population of acutely or chronically mentally ill individuals. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4200 Spiritual Dimensions of Health Care
Nursing practice is rooted in the care of the whole person. Nurses are privileged to be present with patients during childbirth, illness, trauma, pain, suffering, and death. As intimate witnesses to such existential crises, nurses have an opportunity to assist people to find meaning in these events, transcend them, and grow as a result of them. In order to understand another’s spirituality, the nurse must have an awareness of their own. In addition, ministering to spiritual needs required an individual approach which takes into consideration the client’s culture, religious beliefs, values, and attitudes. This course is an attempt to explore the many dimensions of spirituality as it affects people and their health. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4210 Women’s Health and Adaptation Nursing
Nursing elective that focuses on selected issues related to women’s health within Roy’s Adaptation framework. Women’s growth and development is examined from a nursing perspective according to selected theorists. Students discuss the planning and implementation of nursing care for women with selected health problems in both acute-care and community settings. For Nursing Majors Only. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 and NUR 4260 and NUR 4270 and NUR 4280 . Minimum Grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4250 Nursing Leadership
The application of public health concepts provides the framework for this course. In conjunction with community partners, students conduct a sommunity assessment collecting data from a variety of sources. Selected health indicators are discussed, as are goals, objectives, and interventions to improve the health of populations. Principles of epidemiology are applied. Students observe and participate in health policy development and delivery of services at the community level. For Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and NCLEX Prep Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3290 AND NUR 3300 AND NUR 3310 AND NUR 3320 .
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4251 Dimensions of Public health
The application of public health concepts provides the framework for this course. In conjunction with community partners, students conduct a community assessment collecting data from a variety of sources. Selected health indicators are discussed, as are goals, objectives and interventions to improve the health of populations. Principles of epidemiology are applied. Students observe and participate in health policy development and delivery of services at the community level.
This course fulfills Area 5-Community and Civic Engagement. Nursing Majors only. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3290 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3310 and NUR 3320 Co-requisite(s): NUR 4261 , NUR 4262 , and NUR 4271
Credits: 4.00
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NUR 4260 Nursing Practice III
This course prepares the student for independence in nursing and for collaborative interdisciplinary work in acute care settings. Clinical experience will emphasize outcomes of care that will maximize health management and reduce risks of complications. Students will apply the concepts of leasership and management theory to nursing. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 6.0
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NUR 4261 Nursing Practice III
In this course, the student will develop collaborative relationships with patients, families and other health care providers in order to design and coordinate health care. Students will demonstrate judicious integration of evidence and other sources of information in nursing care of populations and individuals. Students will engage in experiences in a variety of public health/ community settings and will care for clients across the age span with physical and psycho-social needs. Students are expected to take an active role in the construction of their own learning.
Nursing Majors Only An Additional fee will be applied Prerequisite(s): Stundets must earn a minimum grade of C- in the following: NUR 3290 , NUR 3300 ,NUR 3310 , NUR 3320 Co-requisite(s): NUR 4251 , NUR 4262 , and NUR 4271
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4262 Transition to Professional Practice
This 7-week course is designed to provide the student with clinical competencies associated with professional role preparation and transition to professional registered nurse. Students will be given the opportunity to provide direct care in the medical/ surgical, acute care setting. Students will increase their scope of responsibility associated with the role of the professional nurse through critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and active pursuit of experiential learning. This course will assist students to make decisions, set priorities, and choose appropriate pathways for optimal client outcomes. Open only to Nursing Majors. An additional fee will be applied. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3290 , NUR 3300 ,NUR 3310 , and NUR 3320 Co-requisite(s): NUR 4251 ,NUR 4261 and NUR 4271 .
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4270 Leadership Seminar
Students from varied clinical rotations gather in small group seminars to discuss community-based learning experiences focused on concepts from the Healthy People Indicators. Both individual and population-oriented preventative efforts and interventions are encompassed in the course. Nursing issues and health concerns around the globe are compared to those in the United States. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee (RN students are not responsible for this fee) when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3250 AND NUR 3260 AND NUR 3270 AND NUR 3280 AND NUR 3290 AND NUR 3300 AND NUR 3310 AND NUR 3320 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4271 Health Indicators Seminar
Students from varied clinical rotations gather in small group seminars to discuss a variety of approaches to care of clients in communities. Individual, family and population efforts and interventions are included. Issues concerning ethics and standards of care of public health nursing practice are addressed.
Nursing majors only. Additional fee will be applied. Prerequisite(s): Students must receive a minimum grade of C- in the following: NUR 3290 , NUR 3300 , NUR 3310 and NUR 3320 . Co-requisite(s): This course is taken concurrently with: NUR 4251 , NUR 4261 , and NUR 4262 .
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4280 Healthcare Economics
This is a study of the economics of illness care, third-party payers and the business of healthcare. The application of eonomic principles and tools will be used to examine the health care industry and the role of the nurse. The content includes demand management;concepts of efficiency; impact regulation and health care policy; and an understanding of economic decision making in the health care arena. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4290 Dimensions of Public Health
The application of public health concepts provides the framework for this course. In conjunction with community partners, students conduct a community assessment collecting data from a variety of sources. Selected health indicators are discussed, as are goals, objectives and interventions to improve the health of populations. Principles of epidemiology are applied. Students observe and participate in health policy development and delivery of services at the community level. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee (RN students are not responsible for this fee) and NCLEX Prep Fee (RN students are not responsible for this fee) when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 , NUR 4260 , NUR 4270 and NUR 4280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 4300 Nursing Practice IV
This course prepares the student for independence in nursing and for collaborative interdisciplinary work in acute care settings. Clinical experiences will emphasize outcomes of care that will maximize health management and reduce risks of complications. Students will apply the concepts of leadership and management theory to nursing. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee (RN students are not responsible for this fee) and Nursing Student Exit Test Fee and Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 and NUR 4260 and NUR 4270 and NUR 4280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 4301 Nursing Practice IV
In this course, the student will develop collaborative relationships with patients, families and other health care providers in order to design and corrdinate health care. Students will demonstrate judicious integration of evidence and other sources of information in nursing care of populations and individuals. Students will engage in experiences in a variety of public health/community settings and will care for clients across the age span with physical and psycho-social needs. Students are expected to take an active role in the construction of their own learning.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4302 Transition to Prof Practice
This 7 week course is designed to provide the student with clinical competencies associated with professional role preparation and transition to professional registered nurse. Students will be given the opportunity to provide direct care in the medical/surgical, acute care setting. Students will increase their scope of responsibility associated with the role of the professional nurse through critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and active pursuit of experiential learning. This course will assist students to make decisions, set priorities, and choose appropriate pathways for optimal client outcomes.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4305 Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice
The course will enable the students to examine the economic, sociocultural, ethical and legal processes affecting health care delivery systems and their subsequent effect on the nursing profession. Emphasis will be placed on leadership and management theory.
Nursing Majors Only. Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee and NCLEX Prep Fee Prerequisite(s): Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C-: NUR 4251 , NUR 4261 , NUR 4262 ,and NUR 4271 Co-requisite(s): NUR 4306 , NUR 4307 , and NUR 4315 .
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4306 Nursing Practice IV
This course prepares the student for independence in nursing and for collaborative interdisciplinary work in acute care settings. Clinical experiences will emphasize outcomes of care that will maximize health management and reduce risks of complications. Students will apply the concepts of leadership and management theory to nursing.
This course is Technology Intensive. Nursing majors Only. An additional fee will be applied. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the following courses: NUR 4251 , NUR 4261 , NUR 4262 , and NUR 4271 . Co-requisite(s): NUR 4305 ,NUR 4307 , and NUR 4315 .
Credits: 6.0
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NUR 4307 Leadership Seminar
This seminar course is the application of nursing leadership concepts necessary for a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Class activities promote leadership practice in assessing outcome indicators related to health problems/diagnoses of children and adults. Students synthesize nursing and inter-professional knowledge as they hone the ability to manage health care situations and enact the professional nursing role. Nursing Majors only Prerequisite(s): Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of C-: NUR 4251 , NUR 4261 , NUR 4262 , and NUR 4271 . Co-requisite(s): NUR 4305 , NUR 4306 and NUR 4315 .
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4310 Health Indicators Seminar
This course represents the culmination of studies for the baccalaureate degree in Nursing. In the seminar setting, students synthesize knowledge from all courses and clinical practice as they hone the abilities to manage health care situation and enact the professional nursing role. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee (RN students are not responsible for this fee) when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 , NUR 4260 , NUR 4270 and NUR 4280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4311 Health Indicators Seminar
Students from varied clinical rotations gather in small group seminars to discuss a variety of approaches to care of clients in communities. Individual, family and population efforts and interventions are included. Issues concerning ethics and standards of care of public health nursing practice are addressed.
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 4315 Professional Licensure Prep
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply, analyze and synthesize theory and nursing concepts achieved from previous course. The course is structured around the NCLEX-RN blueprint and selected nursing content. Students will have the opportunity to identify learning needs and develop a learing contract to meet them. This course will provide the student with critical student skills in both group and individual format. It is the expectation that this course will help to prepare the student for successful completion of the exit exam and passing the NCLEX-RN exam after the first attempt. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 Minimum Grade of C- AND NUR 4260 Minimum Grade of C- AND NUR 4270 Minimum Grade of C- AND NUR 4280 Minimum Grade of C-. Nursing Majors Only Co-requisite(s): NUR 4305 , NUR 4306 , NUR 4307
Credits: 1.0
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NUR 4320 Nursing Excellence for Seniors: Evidence and Action
This course explores the nurse’s role in promoting good health of older adults as well as current geriatric nursing competencies for the BSN graduate and the latest research in geriatrics. Students will apply the principles of gerontology in understanding meaningful aging and its implications. Students will demonstrate knowledge of psycho-physiologic changes and stressors affecting the health of older adults. Various care settings and available health services are explored within the complexity of health issues affecting older adults. Videos, web-sites, field trips and guest speakers enhance the student’s ability to see the nursing roles of educator, advocate, caregiver and leader. Students are encouraged to seek learning opportunities that allow older adults to serve as active participants in their own health care. For Nursing Majors Only. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 and NUR 4260 and NUR 4270 and NUR 4280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4340 Critical Care Nursing
Nursing elective course designed to prepare senior students for practice in the complex environment of the critical care unit. The focus is on the care of the critically ill adult. The course includes both formal classroom presentations and supervised clinical experience. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee, Nursing Lab Fee and Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 AND NUR 4260 AND NUR 4270 AND NUR 4280 . Minimum grade of D.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4350 Adaptation of the HIV+ Client
Nursing elective that focuses on the nursing role in adaptation to changes accompanying infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Students provide personal and health educational support to an HIV+ individual who is functioning independently in the community.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4360 Holistic Health Practice
This course introduces historical, cultural, professional, practical and ethical dimensions of holistic health practice as it impacts on the client, the professional and society. Beginning skills will be developed in the practice of selected interventions. Nursing Majors Only. Students will be charged an additional Non-Clinical Instruction Nurs Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4250 , NUR 4260 , NUR 4270 AND NUR 4280 .
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4525 Honors Evidence Based Practice
This is the third course in the Honors Track in Nursing. The course provides the opportunity to implement the research proposal begun in the previous course (NUR 3500 ). This seminar course supports and guides students as they implement their research study. The seminar includes critical thinking and discussion of the challenges that students face as they implement their research study and analyze the raw data. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3260 and NUR 3500
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 4526 Honors Research Implementation
This is the third course in the Nursing Honors Track. This course provides the opportunity to implement the research proposal begun in the previous course (NUR 3500 H). This seminar course supports and guides students as they implement their research study. The seminar includes critical thinking and discussion of the challenges that students face as they implement their research study and analyze the raw data. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3260 and NUR 3500 .
Credits: 1.0
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NUR 4990 Independent Study
An opportunity to pursue areas of nursing interest. As approved and to be arranged.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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PBHL 1100 Healthy U
This course is about the care and maintenance of you. How healthy we are throughout our lives depends in large part on our health behaviors. this course will help you to make healthier decisions in key areas including mental health and stress management, sexuality, addiction, diet, weight management and fitness. Through critical evaluation of information and its application to your personal wellness, it aims to support a lifelong healthier you.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 1200 Current Health Issues
This course focuses on enabling students to access, utilize, and evaluate health information. Students will develop the analytical and practical skills to assess their lifestyle and its relationship to their health. Students will apply this information and these skills to plan, implement, and evaluate personal health behavior change projects.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 1300 Healthy Living After 30
This course is designed for adult students interested in developing better skills for managing their health. The course will examine various components of health as they apply to adults, ages 30 and older. Topics include mental health and stress management, caring for the health of parents and children, challenges to diet and exercise, sexuality and relationships, management of chronic diseases, managing personal health costs, and examination of issues related to death and dying.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2100 Women’s Health
The course addresses contemporary needs and experiences of women with the healthcare system. Attention will be given to the impact of social, economic, and political influences on women’s health. Women’s health status will be examined in relation to anatomy and physiology, mental health, sexuality, reproductive healthcare, nutrition and exercise, and prevalent chronic diseases.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2150 Drugs and Health
This course presents an overview of the field of substance abuse and addiction from a bio-psychosocial perspective. Students examine the dynamics of dependency, co-dependency, pharmacology, intervention and treatment modalities, prevention strategies, and community services.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2200 Stress Management
This course is designed to enable students to understand the role of stress in their lives. The course focuses on the physiological and psychological aspects of stress, the role of stress in the etiology of many chronic diseases, and the development of a repertoire of coping strategies to enable students to manage personal stress. The course examines a variety of interpersonal and environmental stressors ranging from the workplace to the family.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2210 Nutrition
A foundation study of human nutrition emphasizing its relationship to optimum physical and emotional health. Includes basic of sound nutrition, requirements of various food elements, diet planning, diet patterns for specific age groups, nutritional fads, and weight control.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2240 Therapeutic Nutrition
Provides foundation of therapeutic nutrition emphasizing knowedge applicable to nursing practice for clinical implementation and education of patients regarding prescribed dietary patterns.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2700 Concepts and Issues of Aging
This course is an overview of aging as a biological, psychological, and social process. Behavioral, cultural, and social factors that promote physical and mental well-being in older adults are examined. Topics include ageism, normal physiological changes in mid life and older adults, dementia, substance abuse, residential and environmental needs, family caregivers, retirement, poverty, and public policy in contemporary society.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2800 Wellness & Nutrition Education K-12
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, and philosophy necessary to develop and teach lessons on personal wellness and nutrition in the K-12 setting. Students will acquire knowledge about health promotion concepts and skills, and learn the principles and procedures used in teaching, planning and evaluating this content in the K-12 setting. This course addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Standards 2.1 and 2.2.
Prerequisite(s): Physical Education majors
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2810 Drug Education K-12
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, and philosophy necessary to develop and teach lessons on alcohol, tobacco, other drugs (ATOD), and medicines in the K-12 setting. Students will acquire knowledge about ATOD and medicines and learn the principles and procedures used in teaching, planning and evaluating this content in the K-12 setting. This course addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Standard 2.3. Physical Education Major
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2820 Sexuality Education K-12
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, and philosophy necessary to develop and teach lessons on healthy relationships and human sexuality in the K-12 setting. Students will acquire knowledge about the physical, emotional, and social aspects of relationships and sexuality and learn the principles and procedures used in teaching, planning and evaluating this content in the K-12 setting. This course addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Standard 2.4. Physical Education Major
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2900 Human Sexuality
This course examines the biological, sociological, psychological and educational aspects of human sexuality. Students explore personal values, identities and decisions toward the development of a healthy sexual self. Topics include reproductive anatomy and physiology, body image, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, dating and relationships, communication, reproductive health, contraceptives and pregnancy options, spectrum of sexual expressions and behaviors, and sexual violence/power.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2920 LGBTQ Health
This course introduces students to health inequalities and disparities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) populations in the United States and globally. The course will examine how individual, interpersonal, community, and structural factors including discrimination, homophobia, and unequal rights and protections shape health behaviors of LGBTQ individuals and communities across the lifespan. This course fulfills UCC area-4 Diversity and Justice.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 2950 Disparities in Health
This course will explore the health disparities that exist among and between groups of people based on the categories of race, ethnicity,gender and class. Situated within the historical record of public health in the United States, this course will review the social, political, cultural, legal and ethical factors that influence health disparities. Significant attention will be given to the idea that health and access to health care is a basic human right in a just society.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3000 Introduction to Public Health
This course provides an introduction to public health: its interdisciplinary nature; key historical moments and developments; models and frameworks for understanding health in populations; primary concerns such as infectious and chronic disease and injury; and disparities in health status by race, socioeconomic status, gender, and sexual orientation. Case studies of significant public health challenges and achievements will be analyzed to illustrate how public health works to transform the health of groups by working at multiple levels of the social ecological model. Standards for ethical practice, including cultural competency will also be considered. The course will provide students with a broad introduction to thinking and practice in public health.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3010 Principles of Behavior Change
Provides an introduction to the profession of health education. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the profession, theoretical rationale, major issues, work settings, and the extent to which these contribute to health education practice. Publuc Health Education Majors only Prerequisite(s): PBHL 1100 OR PBHL 1300 AND enrollment in Public Health - Health Education track
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3020 Health Care in U.S.
This course provides an overview of the many facets of health care delivery in the U.S. Beginning with an examination of the determinants of health and health disparities, the history, characteristics, personnel, services, costs and future of health care in the U.S are examined. Public Health or Health Studies Majors or Public Health Minors ONLY
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3040 Health Research Methods I
This course is the first part of a two course sequence. It introduces students to health research with
an emphasis on population-based research methodologies and research literacy. As a writing intensive
course, students will develop and use the critical skills needed to search the literature and
construct a literature review on a selected health topic. Considerable attention is given the process
of scientific writing, identification of legitimate sources of health information, and proper attribution
to avoid plagiarism. Must be a Public Health or Health Studies Major Prerequisite(s): BIO 1140 or BIO 1200 or BIO 1120 and BIO 1130 or BIO 1180 or BIO 1190 and MATH 1300 orMATH 2300 andPBHL 1100 or PBHL 1200 or PBHL 1300
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3042 Health Research Methods II
This course is the second part of a two course sequence. It introduces students to methodological concepts in population-based health research by building upon the content and skills introduced in PBHL 3040 . As a technology-intensive course, students will develop and use the skills needed to plan and conduct a cross-sectional health survey including analyzing and presenting the results in a final research report. Students will develop and use the research and technology skills needed to critically analyze and interpret scientific literature relevant to current public health problems. Public Health or Healh Studies Majors Only Prerequisite(s): PBHL 3040 with a grade of C or better
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3110 Global Health Issues
This course presents an overview of global health issues through examination of major determinants of health and key areas of disease burden. Students will be introduced to the complex tapestry of social, economic, political and environmental factors that affect the health of populations globally. Students will examine global health interventions to understand features of successful programs.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3120 Ethics in Public Health
An interdisciplinary study of values and controversies regarding Public Health; including the definition of health; a review of ethical frameworks, public implications of illness (family, school, workplace and community); the history of initiatives and comparisons within the USA and other countries; the rights, duties, goals and constraints of public agencies versus individuals regarding themselves, their families and their communities.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3130 Violence as A Public Health Issue
Violence is a leading cause of death, disability, trauma, health care use and costs. This course uses a public health framework to examine violent behaviors and their effects, including homicide, suicide, child abuse, sexual assault, dating and intimate partner violence, elder abuse, youth and gang violence, mass shootings, bullying, stalking, hate crimes, and workplace violence. Skills for reducing interpersonal violence, successful community-based strategies and programs, and public policies will be discussed. This is a UCC Area 5 Course: Community and Civic Engagement. This course fulfills UCC Area 5-Community and Civic Engagment.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3140 Reproductive Rights
This course explores the multifaceted and complex issues related to reproductive rights from an interdisciplinary perspective. The controversies surrounding reproductive technologies, pregnancy and childbirth, birth control, foster care, abortion, and adoption are explored with particular focus on public policy and its impact on the private lives of individual women.
Credits: 3.0
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PBHL 3150 Food and Community
This course is an exploration of the complex and challenging public health issues related to the globalization of our food supply. This course investigates the connections among the current food and food-animal production and distribution systems, food policy, and public health, with an emphasis on the growing movement toward sustainable, community-based systems of agriculture and the citizen’s role in this movement at local, state, national, and global levels. In this course students will integrate theory, practice, and problem-solving strategies in community settings, including community gardens, farmer’s markets, local family farms, food banks, civic organizations, and the larger systems in which these exist.
Credits: 3.0
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