Lincoln University

B.S.N. Course Descriptions

NUR 310 CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING (3) Introduces the student to professional nursing practice, including the evolution of and theoretical basis for nursing.  Special emphasis is placed on critical aspects of professional nursing practice and the future of health care. This course is designated writing intensive. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN completion program.

NUR 315 PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING (3) Study of the basic concepts of pharmacology and their relationship to nursing. Focus is on drug actions, reactions, interactions, and application of the nursing process to drug therapy.

NUR 320 HEALTH ASSESSMENT I (2) Emphasizes concepts and skills of comprehensive assessment applicable to the adult and child with specific attention to health history skill development.  Prerequisite: NUR 104.

NUR 321 HEALTH ASSESSMENT II. (2) Emphasizes concepts and skills of comprehensive physical exam assessment for the adult and child with specific attention to physical examination skill development.  Prerequisite: NUR 320.

NUR 325 COMPUTERS IN NURSING (3) An introduction to computer technology as it is utilized in nursing practice, education, research, and administration.  Prerequistie: CS 103.

NUR 330 NURSING IN GROUPS (3) Provides theoretical foundation for utilizing the nursing process with families, groups, and communities.  Emphasizes the nursing roles of provider of care, teacher, counselor, collaborator, and advocate.

NUR 335  DEATH AND BEREAVEMENT:  CULTURAL VARIATIONS. (3).  Designed to stimulate critical thinking, explore feelings, and heighten self awareness regarding death and grieving in various cultures.   Content is holistic and deals with physiologic, psychological, multicultural, spiritual, artistic, and demographic aspects of death and bereavement across the lifespan.  Emphasis will be on national and international thanatology. Prerequisites:  ENG 101 and 102.

NUR 350 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY  (3) The study of altered physiologic processes which result in health problems across the lifespan and require physiologic adaptive mechanisms. Students utilize critical thinking skills in analysis of selected health problems and application of the nursing process to clinical situations involving pathophysiology. Prerequisite: NUR 104.

NUR 370/370L COMMUNITY HEALTH /COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTICUM.  (5). The application of the multifaceted roles of the professional nurse as provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care for individuals, families, and communities. (A 96 hour practicum is required.) Must be continuously enrolled in both NUR 370 and NUR 370L. Prerequisites/corequisites: NUR 310, 320, 321,350.

NUR 415  SPECIAL TOPICS  (1-3) Topics to be listed in course schedule.  May enroll again as topic changes.  Prerequisite:  Senior standing or permission of instructor.

NUR 420 LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT IN NURSING (3,sp) Study of leadership/management principles with emphasis on organizational structures, financial management, healthcare environments, and workforce management. Focuses  on roles of the nurse as designer, manager and coordinator of care. Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 310.

NUR 425 INDEPENDENT STUDY  (1-3) Area of nursing studied will be subject to agreement between student and instructor.  May enroll again as the topic changes.  Prerequisite:  Senior standing or permission of instructor.

NUR 450 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH  (3) An introductory course which covers the principles of research theory and methodology.  Develops skills in critiquing nursing research and its application to practice.  Prerequisite: NUR 310.  Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 117.

NUR 460 LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING   (3) Explores legal and ethical issues/events impacting professional nursing practice. Selected legal and ethical issues related to social, political, and economic trends are discussed.  Prerequisite:  Senior standing or permission of instructor.

NUR 480/480L PROFESSIONAL NURSING /PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICUM (5) Application of professional nursing practice in the care of individuals, families, and groups and the role of the professional nurse in health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. (96 hour practicum is required). Must be continuously enrolled in both NUR 480 and NUR 480L.  Prerequisite: NUR 370 Coreguisites: NUR 420, 450.