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This course is designed for students who wish to learn more about the study of human growth development and behavior while considering the impact of physical intellectual social and emotional aspects of growth from conception to maturity. Students will gain a better understanding of the study of human growth from conception to death acquire a basic knowledge of human development and develop a familiarity with psychological terms. (Fall Spring Summer)

Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of diverse patients throughout the lifespan.  Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment comfort elimination fluid and electrolytes nutrition gas exchange safety functional ability immunity metabolism mobility and tissue integrity.  Includes health assessment and medication administration.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

An introduction to concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications. Concepts include acid-base balance fluid and electrolytes immunity gas exchange perfusion metabolism coping and tissue integrity. (Fall)

In-depth coverage of foundational health care concepts with application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include comfort diversity elimination functional ability human development mobility nutrition sensory perception sleep thermoregulation grief and tissue integrity.  Emphasizes development of clinical judgment skills in the beginning nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

Introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: Member of Profession Provider of Patient-Centered Care Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team.  Content includes clinical judgment communication ethical-legal evidenced-based practice health promotion informatics patient-centered care patient education professionalism safety and team/collaboration.  Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (Fall)

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.

Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.  Applying concepts of clinical judgment communication ethical-legal evidenced-based practice   patient-centered care professionalism safety and team/collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC course.  Introduces concept of leadership and management.  Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)

In-depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include acid-base balance coping clotting cognition fluid and electrolytes gas exchange immunity metabolism nutrition comfort and perfusion.  Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills.  The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts.  Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  The student must pass both RNSG 1533 1126 and 2362 concurrently in order to be able to progress to the Level III nursing courses. (Spring)

The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life human conduct in society morals and standards of value.

In-depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include cellular regulation end of life immunity interpersonal relationships human development intracranial regulation mood/affect comfort sexuality mobility and reproduction.  Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.  Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment ethical-legal evidenced-based practice patient-centered care professionalism safety and team/collaboration.  Introduces the concept of quality improvement and health care organizations. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Fall)

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 2363 RNSG 1538 and RNSG 1137 concurrently in order for the student to progress to the Level IV courses. (Fall)

In-depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through selected exemplars.  Concepts include cognition immunity clotting fluid and electrolyte balance gas exchange metabolism nutrition perfusion coping tissue integrity and interpersonal relationships.  Continuing development of clinical judgment with integration of all program concepts. The course lends itself to a concept-based approach. (Spring)

Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.  Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment ethical-legal evidenced-based practice leadership and management patient-centered care professionalism safety and team/collaboration through exemplars presented in the HCC course.  Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy.  Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse.  This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.  (Spring)

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The student must pass both RNSG 2138 RNSG 2539 and RNSG 2361 concurrently in order to be able to graduate from the nursing program.