Nursing

Nurs 121 — Basic Nursing Concepts I 5

Nursing 121 begins with an introduction to nursing, concepts of health, illness, adaptation, and homeostasis. The units addressed are: Introduction to Nursing, Activity and Rest, Nursing Process, Endocrine: Vitals, Skin Integrity: Protection, Fluid and Electrolytes, Endocrine: Diabetes, Oxygenation: Respiratory, Medications, and Advanced Clinical Skills. Prerequisite: High school chemistry and algebra, or equivalent. Co-requisite: Nurs 198A — Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical I. Fall

Nurs 131 — Basic Nursing Concepts II 5

Nursing 131 builds upon theory and skills taught in Nursing 121. The nursing process involving all stages of growth and development are incorporated into each unit. The units addressed are: Endocrine: Spiritual Care, Senses, Elimination: Genitourinary, Elimination: Gastrointestinal, Oxygenation: Cardiac, Endocrine: Human Reproduction, Neurologic, Psycosocial/Mental Health Nursing. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Chem 131, 141 — General Chemistry I and Lab, Biol 211, 221 — Human Anatomy and Lab, Psyc 101 — General Psychology, Nurs 121, 198A — Basic Nursing Concepts I and Clinical. Co-requisite: Nurs 198B — Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical II. Spring

Nurs 198A — Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical I 1

The clinical focus of Nursing 198A is the attainment of basic clinical skills in the campus laboratory. Prerequisite: High school chemistry and algebra, or equivalent. Co-requisite: Nurs 121 — Basic Nursing Concepts I. S/U grade only. Fall

Nurs 198B — Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical II 1

The clinical focus of Nursing 198B is upon clients in all stages of growth and development, including death and dying. Clinical affiliations include both acute and extended care settings. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Chem 131, 141 — General Chemistry I and Lab, Biol 211, 221 — Human Anatomy and Lab, Psyc 101 — General Psychology, Nurs 121, 198A — Basic Nursing Concepts I and Clinical. Co-requisite: Nurs 131 — Basic Nursing Concepts II. S/U grade only. Spring 141

Nurs 215 — Introduction to Pharmacology 2

Nursing 215 introduces the student to the total pharma-cotherapeutic regimen with focus on safe, effective drug therapy. The course content emphasizes drug therapy as a means of enhancing the client's own adaptive mechanisms.

NOTE: Nursing 215 is available to students not enrolled in the Nursing Program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Fall

Nurs 231 — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 1

The focus of Nursing 231 is on psychiatric/mental health nursing and is part of the North Dakota Statewide Psychiatric Nursing Education Program. The learner will identify common, well-defined deviations in mental health and related nursing interventions. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Biol 212, 222 — Human Physiology, Psyc 235 — Developmental Psychology, Nurs 131, 198B — Basic Nursing Concepts II and Clinical, Nurs 240 — Fundamentals of Nutrition. Co-requisite: Nurs 298A — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Summer

Nurs 240 — Fundamentals of Nutrition 2

Nursing 240 introduces the student to basic facts, principles and concepts relating to nutrition throughout the life cycle. The course focuses on: 1) helping the client achieve or maintain optimal nutritional status in promoting health and adaptation, and coping with illness; 2) studying nutritional disorders and deficiencies. The course emphasizes the application of these concepts in nursing situations. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Chem 131, 141 — General Chemistry and Lab.

NOTE: Nursing 240 — Nutrition is also available to students not enrolled in the Nursing Program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Spring

Nurs 241 — Intermediate Nursing Concepts I 4

Nursing 241 builds upon theory and skills taught in previous courses. The units addressed are: Fluid and Electrolytes, Human Sexuality and Reproduction, Activity and Rest, Senses, and Oxygenation: Cardiac. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 231, 298A — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and Clinical. Co-requisite: Nurs 298B — Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical I. Fall

Nurs 251 — Intermediate Nursing Concepts II 4

Nursing 251 continues to build upon theory and skills taught in previous courses. In addition, emphasis is placed upon assisting the student in making the transition from the role of student to graduate. The units addressed are: Oxygenation: Respiratory,
Neurologic, Elimination: GU, Elimination: GI, Protection, and Endocrine. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 241, 298B — Intermediate Nursing Concepts I and Clinical, Nurs 215 — Introduction to Pharmacology. Co-requisite: Nurs 298C — Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical II. Spring

Nurs 298A — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical 1

The clinical focus of Nursing 298A is upon care of clients with common, well-defined mental health problems. Clinical affiliation is at the North Dakota State Hospital in conjunction with the North Dakota Statewide Psychiatric Nursing Education Program. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Biol 212, 222 — Human Physiology and Lab, Psyc 235 — Developmental Psychology, Nurs 131, 198A — Basic Nursing Concepts II and Clinical, Nurs 240 — Fundamentals of Nutrition. Co-requisite: Nurs 231 — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. S/U grade only. Summer

Nurs 298B — Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical I 3

The clinical focus on Nursing 298B is upon clients/families in all stages of growth and development. Clinical affiliations include wellness, acute, and extended care settings. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 231, 298A — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Co-requisite: Nurs 241 — Intermediate Nursing Concepts I. Fall S/U grading only

Nurs 298C - Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical II 4

The clinical focus of Nursing 298C is upon clients/families in all stages of growth and development. Clinical affiliations are concentrated in acute care and specialty clinical settings. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 241, 298B — Intermediate Nursing Concepts I and Clinical. Co-requisite: Nurs 251 — Intermediate Nursing Concepts II. S/U grade only. Spring

Nurs 321 — Health Assessment 2

Nursing 321 is a theory course which focuses upon the health assessment of the individual. The student acquires knowledge and skills in assessment of health status utilizing a systematic approach to obtaining a history, performing a physical examination, and making inferences from data collected. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Biol 211, 221 — Human Anatomy and Lab, Biol 212, 222 — Human Physiology and Lab. Co-requisite: Nurs 398A — Health Assessment Clinical.

NOTE: Nursing 321 is available to students not enrolled in the nursing program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Fall 142

Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing 2

Nursing 322 is a theory course which introduces the student to professional nursing concepts and the philosophy of the nursing program. Nursing models/theories which incorporate the nursing process are studied. The students formulate their own philosophy of nursing, and begin to utilize a nursing model within their practice. Fall

Nurs 331 — Family Nursing 3

Family Nursing is a theory course with the concept of family as the focus of nursing care. Various family theories are explored. The emphasis is on assessing families in a variety of situations/settings. Content includes discussions of family patterns, family issues, family adaptation, and the nurse's role with functional and dysfunctional families. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 321, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical and Nurs 321 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing. Co-requisite: Nurs 398B — Family Nursing Clinical. Spring

Nurs 324 — Nursing Leadership and Management 2

This theory course explores organizational management theories, styles and principles, change process, socialization and their application to the nursing process and professional nursing. The student examines her/his own professional goals, leadership style, and values. The roles of the nurse are utilized in the aforementioned concepts to facilitate adaptation through the nursing process while caring for and/or collaborating with individuals, groups and communities of diverse ages while they traverse the wellness-illness continuum.

NOTE: Nursing 324 is available to students not enrolled in the nursing program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Spring

Nurs 326 — Advanced Nursing Concepts 2

This theory course offers the student more advanced theory related to acute illness. Content related to nursing ethics is also included. The focus is upon clients of all ages with a multiplicity of interrelated health problems. Theory is directly applicable to clinical components of Family Nursing (398B), Nursing in the Community (498A), and Nursing Practicum (498B).

NOTE: Nursing 326 is available to licensed nurses not enrolled in the nursing program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Spring

Nurs 398A — Health Assessment Clinical 1

The clinical focus of Nursing 398A affords the student the opportunity to utilize health assessment knowledge and skills. The student obtains a health history, performs a physical examination, and makes inferences from the data collected. The campus laboratory serves as the clinical site. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Biol 211, 221 — Human Anatomy and Lab, Biol 212, 222 — Human Physiology and Lab. Co-requisite: Nurs 321 — Health Assessment. S/U grade only.

NOTE: Nursing 321 is available to students not enrolled in the nursing program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Fall

Nurs 398B — Family Nursing Clinical 3

The focus of this clinical course is on families in all stages of the life span. Clinical experiences include assessment of families with medical-surgical, mental health, women's health, and parenting issues. This course has an acute and community focus. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 320, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical, and Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing. Co-requisite: Nurs 331 — Family Nursing. S/U grade only. Spring

Nurs 421 — Nursing in the Community 3

This is a theory course with a focus on disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance, and adaptation of the individual, family, group, and community. Content includes discussions of emerging public health issues, major cultural groups, social justice ethics of health care, the concept of self-health care, traditional community health nursing and population-focused nursing practice, and the use of community data to assess and analyze health needs. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 321, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical, Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing, Nurs 331, 398B — Family Nursing and Clinical, Nurs 324 — Nursing Leadership and Management, and Nurs 326 — Advanced Nursing Concepts. Co-requisite: Nurs 498A — Nursing in the Community Clinical. Fall

Nurs 422 — Trends and Issues 2

The focus of this theory course is on the investigation and discussion of current issues and trends that affect the nursing profession and health care. Nursing as an autonomous, interdependent, and collaborative profession is examined through utilization of the seminar format.

NOTE: Nursing 422 is available to students not enrolled in the nursing program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Fall 143

Nurs 431 — Practicum 2

This theory course supplements the advanced theory related to acute illness presented in Nurs 326 — Advanced Nursing Concepts. The course provides the student opportunity to synthesize the knowledge acquired in the nursing curriculum for entry at the professional level. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 321, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical, Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing, Nurs 331, 398B — Family Nursing and Clinical, Nurs 324 — Nursing Leadership and Management, Nurs 326 — Advanced Nursing Concepts, Nurs 421, 498A — Nursing in the Community and Clinical. Co-requisite: Nurs 498B — Practicum Clinical. Spring

Nurs 424 — Nursing Research 2

The focus of this theory course is on the research process and the role of the nurse as a consumer of nursing research. The student is introduced to the application and utilization of research in professional nursing practice. The student will participate in activities related to critical analyis and utilization of nursing research in practice.

NOTE: Nursing 424 is available to students not enrolled in the nursing program, provided permission from the faculty teaching the course is obtained. Spring

Nurs 498A — Nursing in the Community Clinical 3

The focus of this clinical course is on promoting adaptation of the individual, family, group, and community. Clinical affiliations in a variety of community health settings such as public health, home health, and community mental health enhance the student's awareness of community resources. Community health promotion and education opportunities are an integral component of the clinical experience. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 321, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical, Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing, Nurs 331, 398B — Family Nursing and Clinical, Nurs 324 — Nursing Leadership, Nurs 326 — Advanced Nursing Concepts. Co-requisite: Nurs 421 — Nursing in the Community. S/U grade only. Spring

Nurs 498B — Practicum Clinical 6

The focus of this clinical course is upon the curricular nursing roles as they apply to various settings. Faculty and students jointly select health care settings that provide the student opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills. Clinical experiences include: medical-surgical, intensive care, management and leadership, rural nursing, and other selected experiences. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 321, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical, Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing, Nurs 331, 398B — Family Nursing and Clinical, Nurs 324 — Nursing Leadership, Nurs 326 — Advanced Nursing Concepts, and Nurs 421, 498A — Nursing in the Community and Clinical. Co-requisite: Nurs 431 — Practicum. Spring S/U grading only

Nurs 199, 299, 399, 499 — Special Topics/ Pre-professional Activities 1-4

These elective courses involve participation in the Nursing Students Association (NSA) and are designed to aid in the development of professional roles and responsibilities. The student is provided leadership opportunities via campus and community service, continuing education offerings, and political involvement at local, state, and national levels. Registration for these courses occurs in the spring semester, retroactive to participation beginning in the fall semester. Spring S/U grading only

Nurs 297 — Nursing Internship 1-4

Nursing 297 is an elective clinical course that focuses upon the enhancement of clinical nursing skills. Students enrolled in the ASPN Program may elect to take this course, subject to faculty approval. Course may be taken more than once. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 121, 198A — Basic Nursing Concepts and Clinical, Nurs 131, 198B — Basic Nursing Concepts II and Clinical, Nurs 231, 298A — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and Clinical. Summer

Nurs 294, 494 — Independent Study in Nursing 1-4

Research and study in some area of nursing. Open only by consent of the faculty member. Fall, Spring, Summer

Nurs 497 — Nursing Internship 1-4

Nursing 497 is an elective clinical course that focuses upon the enhancement of clinical nursing skills. Students enrolled in the BSN Program may elect to take this course, subject to faculty approval. Course may be taken more than once. Prerequisite (stated courses or equivalent): Nurs 321, 398A — Health Assessment and Clinical, Nurs 322 — Philosophy and Models of Professional Nursing, Nurs 331, 398B — Family Nursing and Clinical. Summer