Courses

This course is designed for professional nursing and general college students. Included are a general survey of human histology and the study of structure and function of organ systems of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems. Structure and function of sensory organs are also included in the course. Should be taken with BIO 153L. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the detailed study of cells, tissues, the structure and function of the skeleton, the muscles, and the nervous and endocrine systems of the human body using laboratory experience and demonstration. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 153. (1 unit; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the study of structure and function of the circulatory (blood, heart, blood vessels, and circulation), lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Should be taken with BIO 163L. Recommended prerequisite: BIO 153. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology II. Included is the study of circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems using laboratory experience and demonstration. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 163. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A study of microorganisms with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses in the human environment. Should be taken with BIO 205L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

This laboratory experience is meant to demonstrate and reinforce topics covered in BIO 205 Human Microbiology. Students will gain hands-on experience in various microscopy, staining, and culture techniques that will be applied to the identification and classification of various microorganisms. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 205. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A review of fundamental topics in chemistry including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

A survey of Organic and Biochemistry topics with special emphasis on metabolic processes and applications to medicine and health. Should be taken with CHE 112L - Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences Lab. Prerequisites: CHE 102, or 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Organic and Biochemistry and introduce students to laboratory experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of these disciplines. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 112. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

This course is an introduction to lifespan development which incorporates the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual growth of individuals from conception through older adulthood with application to health care. Lecture only. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

This course satisfies the math competency for the general education requirements. It will include instruction in the following areas; roots and radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: MAT 095 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

Mathematical theory and applications, development of formulae, principles of statistical decision theory, descriptive measurements, probability concepts, random variables, normal distribution, inferential statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-squared procedures, linear regression, and the use of computers in statistics. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course is designed to introduce the process of public communication and to help develop and refine the skills of oral communication. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This class examines the dynamics of the two-person communication process. Students will study the development of self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, listening, and feedback as they affect the communication process. Non-verbal communication, attitudes, beliefs, and values will also be explored. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Composition Enriched with Lab. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This process-based writing class focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments. Through five to seven substantial essays written over the course of the semester, students develop fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis through close attention to the fundamentals of written communication and revision. By learning in a collaborative writing community, students develop effective strategies in generating and developing ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and reading and analyzing texts. Course is designed to be taken with ENG 113L - Composition Enrichment Lab. Students must pass this course with a C- or better to proceed to ENG 123E - Enriched Intermediate Composition. Students who earn a B+ or higher may petition to move into ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may earn credit for either ENG 113 - Composition or ENG 113E - Enriched Composition. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENG 113L. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENG 123 or ENG 123E - Intermediate Composition Enriched with Lab. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better or evidence of comparable level of writing competency. Note: Students must successfully complete this course with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general education requirements and to begin any literature course. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course provides students with continued practice in writing and research and should be taken concurrently with the Intermediate Composition enrichment lab. It emphasizes critical thinking, argument, analysis and interpretation of multicultural readings and other interdisciplinary expository materials, providing students with opportunities to gather, interpret, and integrate interdisciplinary research into the writing of a research paper (or report). Researching and writing within a community supports students' individual growth of written communication as well as public engagement of ideas through informal discussion and formal presentation. Course is designed to be taken with ENG 123L - Intermediate Composition Enrichment Lab. Students must pass this course with a C- or better. Students may earn credit either for ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition or ENG 123E - Enriched Intermediate Composition. Prerequisite: ENG 113E with a grade of C- or better or evidence of a comparable level of writing competence. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENG 123L. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is designed to enhance an understanding of the history of the discipline and profession of nursing from a Biblical worldview. Parse's humanbecoming paradigm, the ethos of human dignity, and living quality will be explored. Students will discuss the phenomenon of interest in nursing- humanuniverse, assumptions, postulates, and concepts of Parse's theory and demonstrate true presence in the nurse-person relationship. Legal and ethical principles will be introduced. Additional equipment fee. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units)

This introductory course guides and prepares students to develop basic competencies necessary to meet the needs of diverse individuals throughout the lifespan. Using the nursing process, students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. Lecture: Two (2) hours/week theory. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Concurrent Requisite: NUR 216. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

Practicum learning experience of fundamental evidence-based nursing. This introductory course guides and prepares students to develop the basic competencies necessary to meet the needs of diverse individuals throughout their lifespan. Using the nursing process, students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. Six (6) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Concurrent Requisite: NUR 215. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

The course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. The practicum provides students with the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection and auscultation in assessing clients across the lifespan in simulated and actual settings. Lecture: Two (2) hours/week theory. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Concurrent Requisite: NUR 237. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

The course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. The practicum provides students with the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection and auscultation in assessing clients across the lifespan in simulated and actual settings. Six (6) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Concurrent Requisite: NUR 235. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

This is the first of two Medical Surgical courses applying nursing theory and using evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 256. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

In this practicum course, learners will apply nursing theory and use evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Nine (9) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 255. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A general survey of Cultural Anthropology from a behavioral, cognitive, and material perspective and viewed as a social science, focuses on cultural factors that affect human behavior, including a brief overview of the four major fields of anthropology. Topics include cultural change, language, family, religious practices, economic subsistence patterns, and political power systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course provides students with a greater perspective of the ways in which various cultures engage with and understand health and illness. Students will gain understanding of the political and economic structures embedded within health systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

In this course healthcare informatics and interprofessional collaboration/ communication principles including values, attitudes, and beliefs will be explored within the healthcare delivery system. Legal and ethical principles of the role of the nursing professional will be introduced. Students will develop skills for information literacy and clinical documentation. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This is the first of two courses that will support the integrated learning of pathophysiology and pharmacology where students will learn the most common diseases and drugs used to treat these diseases in a manner that promotes clinical reason and judgement. Building on general principles of anatomy and physiology, students will develop an understanding of disease processes, prevention, clinical signs & symptoms, and secondary effects. Methods of non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment will be discussed. Curriculum will focus on integration of disease processes, drug therapies, adverse effects and nursing considerations when providing evidence-based care. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This is the second of two courses building on the principles of PathoPharm I. Students will continue integrated learning of pathophysiology and pharmacology. They will continue to develop an understanding of disease processes, prevention, clinical signs, and symptoms not covered in PathoPharm I. They will demonstrate connections between pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of disease processes, and methods of treatment. Curriculum will further develop an understanding of critical thinking related to prioritizing needs according to health conditions and safely administering medications. Prerequisite: NUR 318 and permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course emphasizes applying nursing theory and evidenced based clinical judgment in the care of low and high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, neonatal clients, and their families. The focus is on health promotion, risk reduction, family planning, and disease prevention. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 326. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Practicum focuses on the application of nursing theory and nurse-family processes in providing nursing services and collaborative activities in preventive, supportive, and restorative services to members of the childbearing family. Six (6) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 325. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

This course applies nursing theory and uses evidence-based clinical judgment in the care of children and adolescents with acute and chronic illnesses. Focus will be upon child growth and development and family-centered care. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 336. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This practicum focuses on the application of nursing theory and nurse-family processes in providing evidence-based nursing services to children, adolescents, and their families. The course emphasizes clinical judgment in providing health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing care of pediatric clients with acute and chronic illnesses in diverse settings. Six 6 hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 335. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

Introduction to mental health nursing services and nurse-person and nurse-group communication patterns. Focus is on interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching-learning, and change-persistence patterns with health promotion, disease prevention, and care of individuals, families, and communities with acute and chronic mental health conditions. Nursing services with special populations including the homeless and issues regarding abuse, neglect, trauma, and substance abuse are explored. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 356. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Practicum learning experience of nursing services with persons who have the medical diagnosis of mental illness in both inpatient and community treatment settings. Focus is on the changing healthcare systems and collaborative health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the nurse-person, nurse-group, nurse-community patterns of relating, and care of individuals and families with acute and chronic mental health problems. Six (6) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 355. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

This course introduces research skills and scholarly writing. Students learn to appraise and integrate research as it applies to nursing practice. The course will explore the development of nursing knowledge emphasizing current literature and recognizing research methods and designs. The goal is to aid the student to critically evaluate and apply nursing research. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN

The course focuses on theoretical concepts related to the role of the community/public health nurse as a collaborator within the healthcare setting. Determinants of health for aggregate and vulnerable populations will be explored. The community/public health nurse as a change agent at the local, national, and global policy level will be examined. This course meets the state published mandated reporting requirements for abuse and neglect of at-risk populations. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 421. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

Students will apply community/public health course information in a variety of community-based settings. Practicum experiences will include discussion of health promotion and disease prevention, case management, community assessment, and interdisciplinary project development. This course, together with the didactic course, will prepare the student to be eligible to apply for a Public Health Certificate after graduation. Students may only earn credit for NUR 421 or NUR 421G. Nine (9) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 420. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This course examines cultural nursing theories and worldviews impacting healthcare decisions. Through critical reflection, students will integrate knowledge of cultures and worldviews to improve their communication, minimize cultural distress, and improve practice. Potential barriers to cultural care, ethical issues, and complimentary practices will be evaluated. Students may only earn credit for NUR 430 or 430G. Nine (9) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This is the second of two Medical Surgical courses analyzing nursing theory and applying evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with complex acute and chronic illnesses. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 441. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

In this practicum course, learners will analyze nursing theory and apply evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with complex acute and chronic illnesses. Nine (9) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 440. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course focuses on the provision of nursing care for the aging population. Expected and unexpected health-related changes of older adults are explored. Emphasis is on living quality in health promotion and disease prevention. This course will examine how ageism impacts care of the older adult. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 451. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

This practicum allows students to provide nursing care for the aging population with expected and unexpected health-related changes. Students will participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities in a variety of settings. Three (3) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 450. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

The course is designed to explore the meaning of becoming a member of the nursing profession. The philosophical and ethical aspects of the professional role of the Registered Nurse are examined. Emphasis is placed on current issues of professionalism, legal accountability and responsibility, liability, advocacy, collaboration, and ethical responsibilities of decision making within complex healthcare systems. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This course emphasizes principles of nursing leadership and clinical reasoning to promote safe, quality patient care in a variety of settings. Leadership skills include prioritization, delegation, negotiation, collaboration, and coordination. Roles include provider and manager of nursing care in an interprofessional environment. Specific focus will be on transition to practice as an entry-level professional nurse. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 471. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This practicum allows students to demonstrate principles of nursing leadership and clinical reasoning to promote safe, quality patient care in a variety of settings. Prioritization, delegation, negotiation, collaboration, and coordination will be emphasized. This practicum culminates in a project designed to improve outcomes in health promotion and disease prevention. Six (6) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 470. (2 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This course prepares students to pass the NCLEX-RN. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

This final course practicum focuses on knowledge synthesis and role-readiness of a new graduate nurse. Clinical opportunities are provided utilizing preceptor partnerships to further develop leadership and nursing skills necessary for transition to practice. Nine (9) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)