Courses at the 200-level

This is the formal transition for the RN student into the baccalaureate program in nursing. Emphasis is on the nursing process as the scientific methodology for nursing practice.
4 credit hours

• Licensed RN students

Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, and pathophysiology are introduced as foundations for therapeutic intervention in nursing practice.
3 credit hours

• BIOL 231
• PSYC 230
• Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 335
• Acceptance to the nursing program
• CHEM 106

The profession of nursing is introduced, including the history and practice of nursing, the health illness continuum, the health care system, the nursing process, and the demographic and economic changes that affect the nursing practice.
3 credit hours

• BIOL 231
• PSYC 230
• Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 335
• Acceptance to the nursing program
• CHEM 106

Cognitive and psychomotor skills are applied through guided experiences in simulated and clinical situations. Emphasis is on skills essential for the nursing practice.
3 credit hours

• BIOL 231
• BIOL 335
• NURS 220
• NURS 222
• PSYC 230
• Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 348 and NURS 224
• CHEM 106

Basic health assessment skills are introduced. Emphasis is on normal findings. Assessment skills acquired through theory and laboratory experiences provide the basis for nursing practice.
3 credit hours

• BIOL 231
• PSYC 230
• Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 335 and 348
• Prior or concurrent enrollment in NURS 220, 222, 223
• CHEM 106

The universal experience of childbirth and mothering is explored, using cross-cultural perspectives. Focus is on analyzing and comparing Western and non-Western beliefs and customs. Writing and critical thinking skills are emphasized.
4 credit hours

• Gen. Ed. Core 1, 2, and 3.

This is an examination of how substance abuse evolves from multicultural factors influencing human behavior and becomes a global issue. Emphasis is on ways in which dynamic processes operate in different cultures with respect to drugs.
4 credit hours

• Gen. Ed. Core 1, 2, and 3.

Death and dying across several cultures is surveyed from a public health perspective. A comparison is made between five religious traditions. Also examined are non-Western versus Western cultural beliefs.
4 credit hours

• Gen. Ed. Core 1, 2, and 3.

The impact of cultural identity and heritage upon the well-being of children around the world is analyzed. Included are global issues of child exploitation and the necessary global effort to halt that exploitation.
4 credit hours

• Gen. Ed. Core 1, 2, and 3.

Healing practices are examined from a global perspective. Emphasis is on historical, cultural, social, philosophical, and economic influences on the evolving model of East-West healthcare.
4 credit hours

• Gen. Ed. Core 1, 2, and 3.