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Nursing
 | Department Information |
| | Program Description |
| | Career Opportunities |
| | Major Requirements (B.S.) |
| | Other Degree Requirements |
| | Undergraduate Courses |
| | Footnote |
| Department Information |
Department of Nursing and Health Sciences
College of Science
Office: North Science 143
Phone: (510) 885-3481
| Professor Emerita Brenda Bailey, D.N.Sc. University of California, San Francisco Professors Roberta F. Durham, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Carolyn M. Fong (Chair), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Pamela K. Parlocha, D.N.Sc. University of California, San Francisco Associate Professors Theresa A. Gorman, M.S.N. University of California, San Francisco Kimberly A. Kim, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Lindsay McCrea, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Lynn A. VanHofwegen, M.S.N. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Assistant Professors Renee M. Granados, M.S.N. California State University, Dominguez Hills Nancy Hoffman, B.S. Holy Names College; J.D. Golden Gate University Denise Li, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Lois Ritter, Ed.D. University of San Francisco Min Sohn, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Michelle Tellez, Ph.D. University of California, San Francisco Oscar Wambuguh, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Jacqueline C. Willetts, M.S. California State University, Hayward Margaret S. Wright, Dr.P.H. University of California, Berkeley Lecturers Mary A. Carlson, M.S. University of California, San Francisco Mary B. Milen, M.S.N. Holy Names University Julie L. Severet, M.S.N. San Francisco State University Elaine R. Shingleton, M.S.N. University of Phoenix | |||||
Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.
| Program Description |
The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences offers an undergraduate program that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing. The program is designed to prepare a nurse generalist. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as professional nurses and/or pursue graduate education in nursing. There are two options within the major: the Prelicensure option and the RN Advanced Placement option.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Nursing from Cal State East Bay will: 1) synthesize knowledge from the natural, behavioral sciences and the humanities with current nursing knowledge and theory to deliver nursing care; 2) provide safe, compassionate nursing care to a diverse client population; 3) use critical thinking and communication skills to develop partnerships with clients and other health care professionals; 4) demonstrate responsibility and accountability for design, delivery, and evaluation of client care; 5) demonstrate professional behaviors in interactions with clients, families, colleagues, and the public.
| Career Opportunities |
Nurses deliver care to people in hospitals, extended care facilities, private homes, public health organizations, schools and in other community settings.
| Major Requirements (B.S.) |
Prelicensure Option
The Prelicensure option consists of two years of pre-nursing requirements and eight quarters of nursing courses. Nine quarters, however, are frequently needed to complete all nursing courses because of general education requirements and clinical space limitations. The prerequisite courses may be completed at Cal State East Bay or by taking equivalent courses at another college or university. Nursing courses have concurrent laboratories on campus and in local hospitals and community settings. Expenses for clinical courses include the purchase of uniforms, stethoscopes, malpractice insurance, personal health insurance, laboratory equipment, course syllabi, and so forth.
The Prelicensure option program is accredited by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (Tel: 916-322-3350) and by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (Tel: 212-363-5555). Upon completion of the Nursing major, the student is qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and apply for the California Public Health Nursing Certificate.
Preparation
Students must take nine specific prerequisite courses to be eligible for admission to the Prelicensure option. Courses must be completed by the end of fall quarter of the preceding year for the student to be eligible for admission to the nursing program in the following fall quarter.
Students who plan to use transfer courses to satisfy prerequisite requirements must have equivalencies determined by the Cal State East Bay Department of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Admission
Because Nursing has been designated as an impacted program by the Board of Trustees, a special admission procedure has been instituted to assure that all students have an opportunity to be considered for admission to the Nursing major for fall quarter. General information on the program, admission criteria and application procedures may be obtained from the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences. To be considered for admission to the Clinical Nursing courses, students must complete two application forms: 1) The "CSU Application for Admission" and 2) the "Nursing Supplemental Application." Both applications must be filed in November for admission in the fall quarter of the following academic year. Students must also take the "Test of Essential Academic Skills." To be eligible for admission, the student must have a 3.00 GPA in the following: (a) most recent 90 quarter/60 semester units, (b) nine prerequisite courses, and (c) five prerequisite science courses . "C-" grades are not acceptable in the prerequisites that include:
| BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy I (or 2011) (5) BIOL 2020 Human Physiology and Anatomy II (5) BIOL 2025 Introduction to Microbiology (5) CHEM 1601 Basic Chemistry for Health Sciences (or 1605) (4) CHEM 1602 Basic Chemistry for Health Sciences (4) COMM 1000 Public Speaking or COMM 1004 Interpersonal Communication (4) ENGL 1001 College Writing I (4) STAT 1000 Elements of Probability and Statistics (5) A course in Critical Thinking such as PHIL 1000 Workshop in Clear Thinking or PHIL 1001 Introduction to Logic (4) | |||||
Curricular Requirements
The Prelicensure option consists of 143 units; the B.S. degree requires a total of 183 units.
| I. | Pre-Nursing Courses (40 units) | ||||
| BIOL 2010 (or 2011), 2020 (or 2021), 2025 (15) CHEM 1601 (or 1605), 1602 (8) COMM 1000 or 1004 (4) ENGL 1001 (4) STAT 1000 (5) A course in Critical Thinking such as PHIL 1000 or 1001 (4) | |||||
| II. | Non-Nursing Courses (17 units) | ||||
| ANTH 1000 (or 1300) or SOC 1000 (or 1001, 1002, 2001 or 2002) (4) HDEV 3800 or PSYC 4420 (4) HIST 4710 (4) PSYC 1000 (or 1001 or 1005) (5) | |||||
| III. | Nursing Courses (86 units) | ||||
| Level I: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2040, 2041, 2042 (35) Level II: NURS 3001, 3002, 3003, 3201, 3202, 3401, 3402, 3403, 3404, 3405, 3406, 3407, 3408, 3409, 3410, 3411, 3412, 3413, 3502 (33) Level III: NURS 4203, 4207, 4208, 4301, 4302 (18) | |||||
The Registered Nurse Advanced Placement option is a 4-6 quarter program. The first quarter focuses on selected theories and concepts taught on Levels I and II of the basic nursing program. Students join the basic program for Research Utilization, Nursing Leadership, Community Health, and Preceptorship.
Note: The RN Advanced Placement program is open only to students who hold Registered Nurse licensure.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the RN Advanced Placement option, a student must:
| 1. | Have a valid California RN License. | ||||
| 2. | Be a graduate of an ADN program (within the last six months); or have six months or equivalent full-time nursing practice within the United States in the past two years. | ||||
| 3. | Submit to the Department of Nursing a letter from faculty (if a new graduate), supervisor, or colleague evaluating your clinical experience. | ||||
| 4. | Meet all university admission requirements. | ||||
Curricular Requirements
The RN Advanced Placement option consists of 105 units many of which will have been completed in the student's basic nursing program. Units may be earned through credit by examination. The B.S. degree requires a total of 180 units.
| I. | Pre-Nursing Courses (40 units) | ||||
| BIOL 2010 (or 2011), 2020 (or 2021), 2025 (15) CHEM 1601 (or 1605), 1602 (8) COMM 1000 or 1004 (4) ENGL 1001 (4) STAT 1000 (5) A course in Critical Thinking such as PHIL 1000 or 1001 (4) | |||||
| II. | Non-Nursing Courses (17 units) | ||||
| ANTH 1000 (or 1300) or SOC 1000 (or 1001, 1002, 2001 or 2002) (4) HDEV 3800 or PSYC 4420 (4) HIST 4710 (4) PSYC 1000 (or 1001 or 1005) (5) | |||||
| III. | Nursing Courses (48 units) | ||||
| Bridge Year: NURS 2005, 2015, 3202, 3401, 3502, 3503, 3505, 3507, 3509 (30) Level III: NURS 4203, 4207, 4208, 4301 and either 4302 or a combination of 4305 and a 4-unit upper division course approved by advisor (18) | |||||
| Fall | Winter |
| NURS 3505, 3507, 3509 (12) NURS 2005 (4) | NURS 3502 (2) NURS 4203 (2) NURS 3503 (3) GE as needed (4) |
| Spring | Summer |
| NURS 3202 (4) NURS 4207/8 (6) NURS 4301 (2) NURS 4305 (4) | HIST 4710 (4) HDEV 3800 (4) or PSYC 4420 (4) GE as needed (8) |
Sample Program: R.N. to B.S.N. Part-Time Program
| Fall | Winter |
| NURS 3505 (4) NURS 3507 (4) NURS 2005 (4) | NURS 3502 (2) NURS 3503 (3) GE as needed (4) |
| Spring | Summer |
| NURS 3202 (4) HIST 4710 (4) | GE as needed (4-8) |
Second Year
| Fall | Winter |
| NURS 3509 (4) HDEV 3800 (4) | NURS 4203 (2) GE as needed (4-8) |
| Spring | |
| NURS 4207 (2), 4208 (4), 4301 (2), 4305 (4) | |
| Clinical Course Progression Policies | |||||
| I. | Clinical Course Progression | ||||
| A. | Courses with the NURS prefix must be successfully completed or challenged in the proper sequence. | ||||
| B. | In order to progress within the Nursing major the student must: | ||||
| 1. | earn a grade of "C" or better or "CR" in courses with a NURS prefix, | ||||
| 2. | earn a grade of "C" or better in NURS 2005 and 2015; before beginning Level II clinical courses. | ||||
| 3. | be enrolled concurrently or have earned a grade of "C" or better in NURS 3201 before beginning any other Level II courses. | ||||
| 4. | earn a grade of "C" or better in NURS 3202 before beginning any subsequent Level III nursing courses. | ||||
| C. | A student loses eligibility for preferential admission to subsequent nursing courses if a grade of "D," "F," "NC," or "W" is received in any NURS prefix course. This policy also holds true for students who receive a Departmental Warning in a clinical course. | ||||
| D. | A student may not continue in a clinical practice course and will receive an "NC" grade after he or she is notified of clinically unsafe behavior(s). | ||||
| E. | A student who has two failures ("NC," "D," "F") in any of the NURS prefix courses will be dropped from the Nursing major. In the calculation of failures, the first grade assigned in any NURS prefix course which received Academic Renewal is included. | ||||
| II. | Academic Renewal of Core Theory Courses | ||||
| A. | Eligibility criteria | ||||
| 1. | For a course with a "D," faculty will make every effort for prompt renewal. | ||||
| 2. | For a course with an "F," there is no consideration for prompt renewal. | ||||
| 3. | Only one Academic Renewal is permitted while a student is in the Nursing major. | ||||
| 4. | Failure of an exam or paper while promptly renewing a course is considered a second failure and the student is dropped from the major. | ||||
| B. | Guidelines, prompt renewal | ||||
| 1. | The original grade remains on the transcript. | ||||
| 2. | The student will be given an alternate exam or paper which must be completed before the beginning of the next quarter. | ||||
| 3. | Students who pass the alternate exam or paper must register for the repeated course on an Individual Study basis in the next quarter to receive Academic Renewal. | ||||
| III. | Reentering Clinical Nursing Sequence | ||||
| 1. | A written request for readmission to the clinical nursing sequence must be submitted to the chair of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences. This must be done before Registration at the beginning of the academic year. | ||||
| 2. | A student who withdraws or interrupts the clinical nursing sequence for physical and/or emotional reasons must present evidence (e.g., doctor's letter) that his/her current health status is satisfactory to physically and/or emotionally care for patients in any clinical setting. The final decision for reentry into the clinical nursing sequence will rest with the Executive Committee of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences. | ||||
| 3. | A student is not guaranteed that a request to repeat a clinical nursing course will be granted. This will depend on availability of clinical nursing practice space. First priority for repeating a course is given to students who withdrew or dropped the course. Second priority is given to those students who failed the course. The student must meet all requirements in effect upon return to clinical nursing courses. | ||||
| 4. | Students who allow two years to elapse between enrollments in clinical nursing courses will be subject to recency considerations. If they are allowed to reenter, they may be required to repeat preparatory clinical courses at the discretion of the Nursing Executive Committee. | ||||
Because requirements are subject to change, consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements.
| Other Degree Requirements |
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
| Undergraduate Courses |
| The course prefix for the following courses is NURS. | |
| 2002 | Success in Nursing (2) Learning strategies for the applied science of nursing. Written and oral communication activities relevant to nursing major courses. May be repeated twice for credit. May be taken Credit/No Credit by Nursing majors. Prerequisite: departmental permission. |
| 2005 | Clinical Pathophysiology (4) Mechanisms of disease with implications for recognition and clinical management. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 (or 2011) and BIOL 2020 or equivalent. |
| 2010 | Principles of Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy (4) Functions and sources of nutrients. Health disorders caused by lack or excess of nutrients. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. Specialization and career opportunities of nutritionists and dietitians. Concepts of medical nutrition therapy and basis of nutritional assessment. |
| 2015 | Pharmacology (3) Introduction to pharmacotherapeutics. Prerequisites: BIOL 2020 and 2025. |
| 2020 | Introduction to Contemporary Nursing (4) Introduction to contemporary issues in nursing. Concepts and principles used in design/delivery of nursing care to promote client adaptation. Examination of nursing as a profession. Prerequisites: department permission; BIOL 2010 (or 2011), 2020, 2025; CHEM 1601 (or 1605), 1602; COMM 1000 or 1004; ENGL 1001; PHIL 1000 or 1001 or equivalent; STAT 1000. Co-requisites: NURS 2021, 2022. |
| 2021 | Nursing Support of Community-Based Clients (2) Provision of nursing support to well clients living in the community. Health screening/assessment, client teaching included. Must be taken credit/no credit. Prerequisites: department permission; BIOL 2010 (or 2011), 2020, 2025; CHEM 1601 (or 1605), 1602; COMM 1000 or 1004; ENGL 1001; PHIL 1000 or 1001 or equivalent; STAT 1000. Co-requisites: NURS 2020, 2022. Six hrs. lab. |
| 2022 | Level I Nursing Skills I (2) Department permission required. Co-requisites: NURS 2020, 2021. Credit/No Credit grading only. Six hours lab. |
| 2030 | Nursing Care of Adults I (4) Nursing care delivery for patients and families experiencing mild to moderate alteration in health/function. Concepts and principles necessary to anticipate, identify, and meet universal biopsychosocial adaptation needs for nursing in healthcare context. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2010, 2020, 2021, 2022; PSYC 1000 (or 1001 or 1005). Co-requisites: NURS 2031, 2032. |
| 2031 | Care of Adults I Practicum (2) Must be taken credit/no credit. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2010, 2020, 2021, 2022; PSYC 1000 (or 1001). Co-requisites: NURS 2030, 2032. Six hrs. lab. |
| 2032 | Basic Physical Assessment (2) Physical assessment skills necessary to provide professional nursing care. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2010, 2020, 2021, 2022; PSYC 1000 (or 1001 or 1005). Co-requisites: NURS 2030, 2031. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Six hrs. lab. |
| 2040 | Nursing Care of Adults II (4) Continuation of Nursing Care of Adults I. Nursing care to support patients and families experiencing mild to moderate alteration in health/function. Theories and principles necessary to anticipate, identify, meet biopsychosocial needs in selected pathophysiologic states. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2015, 2030, 2031, 2032; SOC 1000 (or 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002) or ANTH 1000 or 1300. Co-requisites: NURS 2041, 2042. |
| 2041 | Care of Adults II Practicum (3) Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2015, 2030, 2031, 2032; SOC 1000 (or 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002) or ANTH 1000 or 1300. Co-requisites: NURS 2040, 2042. Credit/No Credit grading only. Nine hrs. lab. |
| 2042 | Level I Nursing Skills II (1) Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2015, 2030, 2031, 2032; SOC 1000 (or 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002) or ANTH 1000 or 1300. Co-requisites: NURS 2040, 2041. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Credit/No Credit grading only. Three hrs. lab. |
| 3001 | Level II Nursing Skills I (1) Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Three hrs. lab. |
| 3002 | Level II Nursing Skills II (1) Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 3001 and 3201. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Three hrs. lab. |
| 3003 | Level II Nursing Skills III (1) Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 3002. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged. Consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Three hrs. lab. |
| 3201 | Patients and Families with Complex Needs (4) Concepts and principles from nursing and behavioral sciences applied to care of acutely ill patients and their families. Concepts and theories addressed include role, adaptation, communication, teaching/learning, systems and research. Prerequisites: NURS 2040, 2041, and 2042; HDEV 3800 or PSYC 4420; department permission. |
| 3202 | Nursing Leadership (4) Integration of traditional leadership and management theory with contemporary healthcare issues, nursing trends, and practice applications. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 3001, 3002, 3201, 3401; may be taken concurrently with NURS 3402-3413 or with NURS 3509 for RN Advanced Placement option. |
| 3401 | Legal Responsibilities of Health Care Providers (2) Overview of American legislative and judicial system and its effect on consumer health care. The professional nurse is viewed as an advocate of clients as consumers of health care. Prerequisite: NURS 3201; department permission. |
| 3402 | Nursing Care of Adults III (1) Nursing care of patients with complex illness requiring surgery. Principles from nursing, natural, and behavioral sciences to anticipate, identify, and meet nursing needs of patients and their families. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. |
| 3403 | Nursing Care of Adults III Practice (2) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3402 required. Must be taken Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. Six hrs. lab. |
| 3404 | Care of Childbearing Families (1) Nursing care of families during childbearing including normal and high-risk conditions. Principles from nursing, natural, and behavioral sciences to anticipate, identify, and meet nursing needs. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. |
| 3405 | Childbearing Family Practice (2) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3404 required. Must be taken Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. Six hrs. lab. |
| 3406 | Care of Clients with Psychiatric/Mental Health Needs (1) Theories of human behavior and the purposeful use of self provide a theoretical framework for psychiatric and mental health care of clients and their families. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. |
| 3407 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Practicum (2) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3406 required. Must be taken Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. Six hrs. lab. |
| 3408 | Nursing Care of Childrearing Families (1) Care of families and children with emphasis on acute illness, health promotion, and growth and development. Physiologic, and psychosocial aspects of care are addressed. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. |
| 3409 | Childrearing Family Practice (2) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3408 required. Must be taken Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. Six hrs. lab. |
| 3410 | Nursing Care of Adults IV (1) Nursing care of patients with acute, complex illness requiring medical intervention. Principles from nursing, natural, and behavioral sciences to anticipate, identify, and meet nursing needs of patients and their families. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. |
| 3411 | Nursing Care of Adults IV Practice (2) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3410 required. Must be taken Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. Six hrs. lab. |
| 3412 | Nursing Care of Elder Adults (1) Nursing care of elders with acute, complex illness. Principles from nursing, natural, and behavioral sciences to anticipate, identify, and meet nursing needs of patients and their families. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. |
| 3413 | Care of Elder Adults Practice (2) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3412 required. Must be taken Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: NURS 2005, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2041, 2042, 3201; department permission. May be taken concurrently with NURS 3201. Six hrs. lab. |
| 3502 | Continuum of Care (2) Models of nursing case management. Facilitation of safe, efficient transitions across the continuum of care. Consideration of constraints imposed by healthcare payors. Nursing interventions of anticipation, planning, teaching and advocacy. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 2005, 2010, 3201. |
| 3503 | Advanced Physical Assessment (3) Physical assessment of adults for experienced Registered Nurses. Open only to R.N. students in the Nursing major. Department permission required. |
| 3505 | Advanced Principles I (4) Advanced concepts of professional role, systems, change, and academic writing. Examination of evidence based practice resources. Open only to R.N. students in the Nursing major. Prerequisites: department permission; BIOL 2010 (or 2011), 2020, 2025; CHEM 1601 (or 1605), 1602; COMM 1000 or 1004; ENGL 1001; PHIL 1000 or 1001 or equivalent; STAT 1000; current California R.N. Licensure. |
| 3507 | Advanced Principles II (4) Continuum of care as it applies to patients with complex illness. Adaptation and nursing process incorporated into nursing interventions to facilitate patient transitions. Prerequisite: NURS 3505. Open only to R.N. students enrolled in the Nursing major. |
| 3509 | Advanced Principles III (4) Effects of hospitalization on patients and families. Exploration of nursing interventions related to theories of aging and illness role. Nursing research critique. Prerequisite: NURS 3507. Open only to R.N. students enrolled in the Nursing major. |
| 3898 | Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 8 units. Not applicable toward the Nursing major. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; department approval of activity. |
| 3999 | Issues in Nursing (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in nursing. May be repeated for credit when content varies. |
| 4203 | Research Utilization (2) Critique of quantitative and qualitative nursing research with implications for clinical practice. Use of evidence-based practice resources to facilitate research utilization. Prerequisites: department permission; all 3000-level NURS courses; RN Advanced Placement option--NURS 3509. |
| 4207 | Principles of Community Health Nursing (2) Community-oriented, population-focused approaches to health promotion, disease prevention. Core functions of public health and nursing applied to individuals, aggregates and communities at risk for development of health problems. Prerequisites: department permission; all 3000-level Nursing courses; RN Advanced Placement option--NURS 3509. |
| 4208 | Practicum of Community Health Nursing (4) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 4207. Open only to students in the Nursing major. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisites: department permission; all 3000-level Nursing courses; RN Advanced Placement option--NURS 3509. |
| 4301 | Preceptorship Seminar (2) Preceptored course that promotes professional role transition through guided independence in professional nursing practice. Leadership/management concepts applied to contemporary professional practice issues. Prerequisites: department permission; all 3000-level nursing courses; RN Advanced Placement option--NURS 3509. |
| 4302 | Preceptorship Practicum (8) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 4301. Open only to students in the Nursing major. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisites: department permission; all 3000-level nursing courses; RN Advanced Placement option--NURS 3509. |
| 4305 | Preceptorship Practicum for the RN-BSN Student (4) Concurrent enrollment in NURS 4301. Open only to RN-BSN students. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisites: department permission; NURS 3509. Twelve hrs. act. |
| 4900 | Independent Study (1-4) |
| Footnote |
 | Substitution for these courses may be made based on evaluation of transcripts and course descriptions of previous course work. | |
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