2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses
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Suggested prerequisites are recommended to enhance the probability of success in specific courses.
Courses of Instruction
The lettered prefix before each course number represents an abbreviation of the course’s discipline.
The first digit of the course number represents the level of the course. The following course numbering system is used:
100 – 199 Freshman
200 – 299 Sophomore
300 – 399 Junior
400 – 499 Senior
Freshman and sophomore students should not enroll in courses more than one level above their academic classification without consulting their advisor (e.g., Freshmen may not enroll in 300 level courses without permission; sophomores may not enroll in 400 level courses without permission).
Each course description is followed by a 3-number sequence providing the following information: first digit, number of lecture hours per week; second digit, number of laboratory hours per week; third digit, number of credit hours granted for the course. For example, a class described as 3:1:4 would have three lecture hours, one lab hour, and four hours of total credit.
Liberal Education (LE) Courses
Courses designated as LE apply to the Liberal Education Program at Park University. More information about the Liberal Education Program curriculum Integrative Literacies for Global Citizenship can be found in the Liberal Education section of this catalog.
LE Citizenship , LE Ethics , LE Humanities , LE Natural Science , LE Social Science
Professional Writing , Science with lab
Course Search
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Nursing (Pre-Licensure) |
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NUR 280 - Introduction to Professional Nursing
Nursing is defined as both an art and a science. This course focuses on the role of both parts of the definition in the creation of the professional Nurse and their links to the care of individuals and the health and wellness needs of the world. Topics reflect Nursing history and theory, concepts linked to Nurses such as caring, emotional intelligence, communication, cultural competence, interdisciplinary
relationships, Nursing Process, evidence based practice, and professional development.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the BSN Pre-Licensure program.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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NUR 320 - Concepts of Nursing Fundamentals
This course provides students with knowledge of theoretical and foundation concepts related to nursing practice. Students will be introduced to basics of health and wellness across lifespan, medical terminology, med-math, medication administration, and the Nursing processes. Students will have laboratory experiences to learn basic Nursing skills, practice documentation of care provision, and to socialize them to the culture of professional Nursing.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN Major or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 6
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NUR 330 - Clinical Applications of Pharmacology
This course covers major drug classifications and the Nursing management required for drug therapy. Information regarding the core drug knowledge (pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications and precautions, adverse effects, and drug interactions) is presented. The course includes information on diverse patient variables (health status, lifespan and gender, lifestyle, diet and habits, environment, and culture) and their use in accurate patient assessment in drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on physiologic effect and the importance of Nursing management in drug therapy (maximizing therapeutic effect, minimizing adverse effects, and patient and family education). The course content provides the foundation of basic pharmacology necessary for a Nurse in general practice.
Prerequisite(s): Admission the BSN major or permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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NUR 335 - Adult Health I
This course focuses on safe, patient-centered, and holistic care of adults from multicultural backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the nursing process and evidence- based practice in planning care for adults with common problems with predictable outcomes in a variety of acute care settings Pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics involved in common illnesses and human response patterns, along with clinical decision making and the caring and collaborative role of the nurse are highlighted in simulated and facility-based clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): Admissions to the BSN major and NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NU 355 , NUR 338
Corequisite(s): ConCurrent requisites: NUR 330 , NUR 356 , NUR 450 or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 7
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NUR 338 - Health and Physical Assessment
Application of the Nursing process using assessment skills expected of the professional Nurse in the provision of safe, evidenced based patient care across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identifying expected and unexpected findings and the acquisition of assessment related skills. The use of interview and assessment techniques combined with laboratory practice is emphasized in relationship to the adult (including geriatric population), pediatric, and pregnant populations. This course includes both theory and 3 hours each week laboratory practice and skills validation resulting in a comprehensive final exam practicum assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN major or permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
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NUR 344 and 344L - Clinical Immersion
This course will support role transition, prioritization, and delegation skills for the new RN through a clinical immersion experience that places them with a practicing RN preceptor. Roles of the baccalaureate generalist nurse at the novice level will be facilitated through the experience. Theory concepts to be presented include patient safety, care of diverse and vulnerable populations, patient advocacy, and genetics and genomics.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 330 , NUR 335 , NUR 338 , NUR 356 , NUR 357 , NUR 410 , NUR 435 , and NUR 450 or permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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NUR 352 - Pathophysiology for Nurses
This course provides an understanding of the physiological process underlying human disease. This course emphasizes a systems approach to the pathophysiological process associated with altered health states and its clinical manifestations. Multiple examples and case studies will be discussed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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NUR 356 - Mental Health Nursing
A study of health related issues, health promotion, growth and development across the life span, and management of disease processes related to the behavioral health client population. Emphasis is placed on evidence based Nursing practice with a focus on communication processes, relationship of biochemistry and genetics to behavioral health diagnosis and treatment, pharmacologic and group approaches to treatment and development of therapeutic relationships.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 338 , or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
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NUR 357 - Gerontology
This course examines the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual aspects of aging. The health of older adults is studied with the emphasis on health promotion, illness prevention, and the management of common disease processes of aging individuals. End of life issues, care of dying individuals and adaptations in the provision of nursing care to the older individual are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 330 , NUR 335 , NUR 338 , NUR 356 , NUR 450 or permission of the department
Corequisite(s): Concurrent requisites: NUR 410 , NUR 435 or permission of the department
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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NUR 410 - Community Health
The focus of this course is on populations and the provision of care includes individuals, families, communities, aggregates, systems and populations. Students are introduced to the roles of public health and community based Nurses. Students apply skills and knowledge towards local and global population perspective. The course emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, using the public health sciences of epidemiology, environmental health, health policy, community assessment, and community interventions. The three core public health functions assurance, assessment, and policy development are used as a framework. Important current topics are presented to illustrate public health Nursing concepts. In the clinical component students complete a community assessment and intervention project as an opportunity to apply social and public health sciences to communities, systems, and populations across all ages.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 330 , NUR 335 , NUR 338 , NUR 355, NUR 356 ,and NUR 450 or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s): ConCurrent requisites: NUR 357 and NUR 435
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credits: 4
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NUR 419 - Women, Children, and Families
The study of health related topics specific to women, infants, children and families. Exploration of health issues, wellness activities, growth and development, and the nursing role in managing wellness and alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care, patient and family education and health promotion, evidenced based practice and clinical reasoning in the care of the childbearing family, newborn, child and adolescent.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 330 , NUR 338 , NUR 335 , NUR 356 , NUR 357 , NUR 410 , NUR 435 , NUR 450 or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent requisite: NUR 345, NUR 460 or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 6
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NUR 435 - Adult Health II
This course builds upon Adult Health I with a continued focus on safe, patient-centered, and holistic care of adults from multicultural backgrounds and across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the nursing process and evidence-based practice in planning care for adults with emergent, complex, and chronic health conditions in a variety of acute care settings. Pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics inherent in complex illnesses, along with advanced clinical decision making, organization and prioritization of care, collaboration, and advocacy are highlighted in simulated and facility- based clinical experiences. Legal and ethical considerations are explored.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN major and NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NU 355 , NUR 338 , NUR 330 , NUR 356 , NUR 419 , NUR 450
Corequisite(s): Concurrent requisites: NUR 410 , NUR 357 or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 7
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NUR 450 - Evidence-Based Practice
This course focuses on core theoretical concepts of nursing practice: health, wellness, illness, holism, caring, environment, and self-care, uniqueness of persons, interpersonal relationships and decision making. This course helps the student understand Nursing’s unique contribution to meeting societal needs through integrating theory, research, and practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of students’ skills in using the research process to define clinical research problems and to determine the usefulness of research in clinical decisions related to practice. The critique of Nursing and Nursing-related research studies is emphasized in identifying applicability to practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 338 , and NUR 356 or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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NUR 460 - Nursing Leadership
This course focuses on the role of the professional Nurse as a leader and manager in a changing healthcare delivery system. Critical thinking, research and decision making in culturally diverse health care settings are discussed. Professional behaviors, economics of health care delivery, policy, ethical, legal and selected issues inherent in leadership and management are analyzed. The course includes a practicum requirement which includes implementation of a change project and presentation of the work.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 330 , NUR 335 , NUR 338 , NUR 356 , NUR 357 , NUR 410 , NUR 435 , and NUR 450 or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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NUR 470 - Special Topics in Nursing
This variable credit course is a student designed learning opportunity in collaboration with an assigned faculty member. Emphasis areas include a variety of nursing practice, professional, or related topics/concepts.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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NUR 475 - Clinical Immersion
This course focuses on the study of selected acute and chronic conditions across the life span in diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on the professional Nurse role in the management of patient care outcomes, the pharmacology, and applying principles of evidenced based, safe, culturally competent care. This course requires 4 hours of theory.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 320 , NUR 330 , NUR 335 , NUR 338 , NUR 356 , NUR 357 , NUR 410 , NUR 435 , and NUR 450 or permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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