2021-22 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by discipline name. The discipline abbreviation appears in parentheses immediately after the discipline name. The Schedule of Courses issued each semester by the Office of Academic Records lists courses alphabetically by discipline abbreviation, not discipline name. See the following table for a list of all disciplines listed alphabetically by discipline abbreviation.
Courses are offered in rotation. The frequency of course offerings is designated by (F) for fall semester, (Sp) for spring semester, (Su) for summer semester, or (as needed). If a course is offered only in odd or even numbered years, the designation will include -odd or -even. Frequency designations are located in Courses Offered by the Department at the end of each departmental section.
Courses taken for Graduate Credit (numbered 500 or above) have additional requirements for completion with graduate credit. Graduate students will be expected to perform at a more rigorous level. Additional content will be required. Graduate students will be expected to complete additional projects.
Modern Foreign Language courses designated as Elementary or Intermediate must be taken and passed in sequence. Placement tests are given in the Department Office, upon request, to students with prior experience with French, German, or Spanish in order to place them at an appropriate level.
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NURS 213 - Foundations in Nursing
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Fall
Beginning course in nursing which emphasizes care of adult patients. Core content includes basic psychomotor skills, documentation, patient safety, and infection control in sub-acute and long-term healthcare settings.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to clinical nursing program; Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; ZOOL 251 , ZOOL 352 ; MBIO 251 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 215 , NURS 222
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NURS 215 - Pathophysiology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Presents basic knowledge of pathophysiology as utilized and applied in current nursing practice. Selected major health problems and concepts are explored, including clinical manifestations and treatments.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to clinical nursing program; ZOOL 251 , ZOOL 352 ; MBIO 251 ; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 213 , NURS 222
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NURS 222 - Professional Nursing I
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Focuses on professional role development in nursing. Content includes the profession of nursing and attributes of professionalism; healthcare competencies, including quality and safety education for nurses; and the healthcare delivery system. Also includes introduction to the UTM Department of Nursing philosophy, curricular framework, competencies, and program outcomes. Two hours seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to clinical nursing program or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 213 , NURS 215
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NURS 225 - Pharmacology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Examines classifications, uses, actions, and effects of major drug groups and nursing responsibilities for safe drug administration, including patient teaching. Includes drugs used for acute, chronic, and mental health care problems. The course also includes information for calculations needed to accurately figure factional dosages, equivalencies, safe dosages, and infusions as needed to safely implement medication administration for patients.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to clinical nursing program; MATH 100 and MATH 110 or MATH 140 or higher level math course; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 242 , NURS 250
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NURS 242 - Health Assessment
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Emphasizes concepts and skills of health assessment. Prepares the nurse to assess and analyze the physical and psychosocial status of adult patients. Includes interpretation and analysis of laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 213 ; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 225 , NURS 250
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NURS 250 - Adult Health I
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 8
When Offered: Spring
Introduces prioritization of evidence-based care of adults with common acute and chronic health problems with predictable outcomes. Additional basic psychomotor skills are introduced. Care is provided in acute care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 213 , NURS 215 , NURS 222 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 225 , NURS 242 , NURS 280
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NURS 280-289 - Topics in Health Care [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Group or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. Pass/Fail
May be taken for credit or Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of nursing curriculum prior to specific topic level or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 305 - Adult Health II
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Fall
Emphasizes use of the nursing process for prioritization of evidenced based care of adults with acute and chronic health problems seen in acute care settings. Collaboration, teamwork in provision of patient-centered care will be utilized for health promotion and attaining optimal health outcomes. More complex psychomotor skills will build upon understanding presented in prior courses. Care is provided in a variety of healthcare settings. Students cannot use credit for both NURS 305 and NURS 351 toward graduation requirements.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 225 , NURS 242 , NURS 250 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 342 .
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NURS 313 - Health Assessment
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed. This course will be taught on demand each semester.
The course for Registered Nurses expands on concepts and skills of health assessment introduced at the technical level. Provides the RN with a broader knowledge base required in baccalaureate nursing education. Prepares the nurse to assess and analyze the physical and psychosocial status of patients. Students cannot use credit for both NURS 242 and 313 toward graduation requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Licensure as a Registered Nurse or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 342 - Mental Health Nursing
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Fall
Emphasizes concepts and skills necessary to understand patients and families as they progress through life experiences, utilizing evidence based practice for promoting and restoring mental health across the lifespan while implementing therapeutic communication to assist them in meeting their mental health needs.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 225 , NURS 242 and NURS 250 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 305 , NURS 351 Transition to Professional Nursing
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NURS 351 - Transition to Professional Nursing
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: This course will be taught on demand each semester.
A transition course for Registered Nurses taken in place of NURS 305 . Expands on nursing content introduced at the technical level to provide the RN with the broader knowledge base required in baccalaureate nursing education. Students cannot use credit for both NURS 351 and NURS 305 toward graduation requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Licensure as a Registered Nurse or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 352 - Evidence Based Practice
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Introduces students to evidence based practice (EBP) in nursing. Content includes review of the scientific process, introduction of the research process, and major research designs. Students will review and critique selected nursing research studies and develop an evidence based practice project. Emphasis is placed on the application of research studies to nursing practice.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 and NURS 305 , NURS 342 ; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 355 , NURS 363
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NURS 355 - Adult Health III
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring
Continues to emphasize use of the nursing process for prioritization of evidenced based care of adults with acute and chronic health problems seen in acute care settings. Collaboration, teamwork in provision of patient-centered care will be utilized for health promotion and attaining optimal health outcomes. More complex psychomotor skills will build upon understanding presented in prior courses. Care is provided in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 305 , NURS 342 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 352 , NURS 363
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NURS 363 - Professional Nursing II
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Builds on the concepts introduced and developed in Professional Nursing I. The professional nursing role is explored further to gain a deeper understanding of additional concepts including technology/informatics and the utilization of healthcare resources.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 305 , NURS 342 or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 352 , NURS 355
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NURS 380-389 - Topics in Health Care [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Group or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. Pass/Fail
May be taken for credit or pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of nursing curriculum prior to specific topic level or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 405 - Population Health
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Fall
Focuses on global health by examining the philosophy, strategies, and priorities of actions to promote equality in health worldwide. Students will use concepts of epidemiology, health disparities, vulnerable populations, community assessment, health program planning, and research to improve health care of groups and populations utilizing community health services in a variety of community settings.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 352 , NURS 355 , NURS 363 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 407
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NURS 407 - Maternal-Child Nursing
Credit(s): 7
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
Maternal-Child Nursing examines the normal developmental tasks and related health needs and issues of childbearing and childrearing. Emphasis is placed on the pathophysiologic and psychologic changes during the maternity cycle, neonatal, and childhood periods. Normal growth and development theories are applied to age appropriate care to the acutely and chronically ill child. Students use evidence-based practice to apply the nursing process in providing care to patients.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 352 , NURS 355 , NURS 363 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 405
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NURS 412 - Adult Health IV
Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring
Advanced course in nursing which emphasizes complex collaborative care of adult patients with emergent and multi-system health problems. Core content includes recognition and treatment of clinical deterioration, prevention of failure to rescue, and emergency triage in a variety of acute/critical care settings.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 407 or 351; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 443 , NURS 463 ; or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 443 - Leadership and Management (Professional Role Development)
Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring
Facilitates the transition from student to the role of the professional nurse as a leader and manager in the delivery of health care. The course provides a strong emphasis on the development of leadership, including the organization, planning, staffing, managing change, responsibilities in delegation, and patient advocacy. Clinical goals include advanced progression of independence and confidence in nursing practice, implementing clinical decision making, and theoretical application of nursing leadership and management concepts.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 407 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 412 , NURS 463 ; or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 463 - Professional Nursing III (Concept Synthesis)
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Students learn to comprehensively integrate theory and practice as they approach the completion of the nursing major and transition into the role of professional nurse. The focus is on integration of professional nursing skills and concepts developed throughout the nursing program in preparation for entry into practice. Four hours seminar.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 407 ; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 412 , NURS 443 ; or instructor’s approval.
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NURS 480-489 - Topics in Health Care [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1- 3
Lecture Hours: 1- 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Group or individually planned topics or projects of concentrated studies in areas of need and interest. Pass/Fail
May be taken for credit or pass/fail.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of nursing curriculum prior to specific topic level or instructor’s approval.
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