Examines the impact stress has on disease process, mental health, well-being and professional burnout. Students will explore the science behind evidenced-based stress management strategies and learn easily applied practices that promote provider and patient wellness. Students will leave the course with a self-care toolkit to use with themselves and their patients. Prerequisites: PRNU major.
Introduces foundational concepts and practices of the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of nursing as a profession, the variety of nursing roles, the legal and ethical aspects of practice, and the nurse's role in delivering quality care. Prerequisites: Nursing major; minimum Sophomore standing.
Focuses on societal, cultural, political, economic, and human health implications of aging and provides a foundation for the care of older adults. Examines the nature of aging, introducing common challenges while advocating for health promotion to minimize morbidity and functional decline. Factors impacting the ability to maintain autonomy and independence are explored. Prerequisites: PRNU 2113, PRNU 2114. Pre/Co-requisites: PRNU 2113, PRNU 2114.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Focuses on human experiences of women and families. Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period as well as the life cycle of the female reproductive system explored. Preconception issues including family planning and infertility are examined. Role of the nurse in providing holistic care provided in class and clinical settings. Prerequisites: PRNU 2113, PRNU 2114. Co-requisites: NURS 3220, PRNU 3228.
Examination and application of knowledge of pharmacotherapeutic principles to nursing practice. Credit not awarded for both PRNU 3228 and GRNS 5280. Prerequisites: Minimum Junior standing; MMG 1650, ANPS 1190, ANPS 1200. Co-requisite: NURS 3220. Pre/Co-requisite: PRNU 2114.
Through classroom and practicum, covers essential nursing interventions for children/adolescents/ families experiencing health alterations. Credit not awarded for both PRNU 3232 and GRNS 5320. Prerequisites: PRNU 3228, NURS 3220. Pre/Co-requisites: PRNU 3131.
Through classroom and practicum experiences covers essential nursing interventions for adults/elders/ families experiencing complex health alterations. Prerequisite: PRNU 3131, PRNU 3134.
Through classroom and practicum experience covers essential nursing interventions for clients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: PSYS 2500, PRNU 3228, NURS 3220. Pre/Co-requisite: PRNU 3131.
Focuses on populations at risk and community partnerships. Various issues, models, and concepts that impact the health of populations will be explored. The role of the nurse in community and public health will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PRNU 3131.