NURS-1000 Introduction to Healthcare Concepts
1 Credit
Introduces students to conceptual learning and examines concepts relevant to health care and professional nursing. Covers role development of the professional nurse, clinical judgment, communication, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, informatics, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, and specific standards/regulations that apply at the LPN and RN levels of practice.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English placement test; and MATH-0955 Beginning Algebra, or qualified Math placement, and students must be 18 years old to enroll in this course. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTLPRN001 and Industry-Recognized Transfer Guide ITLPRN001 (1 of 5 courses, all must be taken).
NURS-1010 Introduction to Patient Care Concepts
4 Credits
Introduces basic concepts necessary to care for patients within a variety of health care settings, specifically focusing on long term care settings. Emphasis on developing observation and communication skills, safety and emergency procedures, mobility/ergonomics, promoting and respecting patient rights, personal and restorative care, basic nursing skills, mental health and social service needs, and infection control. Successful course completion qualifies student to register for state nurse aid exam and Ohio Department of Health STNA Certificate of Completion.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 5.27 hours
Other Required Hours: 56 hours of clinical lab experience and 79 hours of on campus lab experience.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English placement test; and MATH-0955 Beginning Algebra; or concurrent enrollment in MATH-0970 Essential Skills for Probability and Statistics and MATH-1410 Elementary Probability and Statistics; or qualified MATH placement; and NURS-1000 Introduction to Health Care Concepts, and departmental approval: cleared background check and successful completion of the HESI. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTLPRN001 and Industry-Recognized Transfer Assurance Guide ITLPRN001 (2 of 5 courses, all must be taken).
NURS-1201 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts
5 Credits
Overview of fundamental concepts important to the practice of nursing including patient care, individualized patient-centered nursing, the healthcare environment, and professional nursing practice. Includes concept analysis and related exemplars necessary to provide basic care to patients. Covers collection of appropriate data necessary to plan safe, quality care to patients and administer medication safely including dosage and calculations. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and clinical setting.
Lecture: 2.5 hours. Laboratory: 1.64 hour
Other Required Hours: Lecture: 37.5 hours; On Campus Laboratory: 24.5 per semester; Clinical: 88 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO-2331 Anatomy and Physiology I, and BIO-2341 Anatomy and Physiology II or concurrent enrollment, and NURS-1000 Introduction to Health Care Concepts, and NURS-1010 Introduction to Patient Care Concepts, and MATH-1410 Elementary Probability and Statistics I, and PSY-1010 General Psychology, and PSY-2020 Life Span Development or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval: admission to program. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTLPRN001 and Industry-Recognized Transfer Assurance Guide ITLPRN001 (3 of 5 courses, all must be taken).
NURS-1210 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients in Community and Behavioral Health Settings
2 Credits
This course builds on previous courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of patients within the community and behavioral health care setting. Concept analysis and related exemplars necessary to provide care to patients within the community setting as well as care for those with selected acute and chronic mental health illness. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings within selected community and behavioral health agencies.
Lecture: 1 hour
Other Required Hours: Clinical Laboratory: 45 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): NURS-1000 Introduction to Health Care Concepts, and NURS-1010 Introduction to Patient Care Concepts , and NURS-1200 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts or concurrent enrollment; and PSY-2020 Life Span Development or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval: admission to program.
NURS-1220 Concepts of Nursing Care for patients with Acute and Chronic Conditions I
5 Credits
This course builds on previous courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of patients with acute and chronic conditions. Includes concept analysis and related exemplars necessary to provide care to patients with various selected acute and chronic health conditions. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and variety of clinical settings.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 1.5 hour
Other Required Hours: On Campus Laboratory: 22.5 hours per semester; Clinical Laboratory: 112.5 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): NURS-1000 Introduction to Health care Concepts; and NURS-1010 Introduction to Patient Care Concepts; and NURS-1200 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, and NURS-1210 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients in Community and Behavioral Health Settings; and NURS-1240 Role Transitions or concurrent enrollment, and ENG-1010 College Composition I or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval: admission to program. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTLPRN001 and Industry-Recognized Transfer Assurance Guide ITLPRN001 (4 of 5 courses, all must be taken).
NURS-1230 Concepts of Nursing Care of Childbearing Families and Children
4 Credits
This course builds on the previous nursing courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of the childbearing and developing family. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings in maternal/newborn and pediatric environments.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 1.5 hour
Other Required Hours: On Campus Laboratory: 22.5 hours per semester; Clinical Laboratory: 67.5 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): NURS-1000 Introduction to Health Care Concepts, and NURS-1010 Introduction to Patient Care Concepts, and NURS-1200 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, and NURS-1210 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients in Community and Behavioral Health Settings, and NURS-1240 Role Transitions or concurrent enrollment; and ENG-1010 College Composition I or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval: admission to program.
NURS-1240 Role Transitions
1 Credit
This course focuses on the application of nursing concepts to the roles of the practical and registered nurse. Emphasis in this course is placed on scope of practice, current issues and trends, clinical decision making, evidence-based practice, prioritization, delegation, supervision/management, performance improvement, and professional development.
Lecture: 1 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-1201 Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, and NURS-1210 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients in Community and Behavioral Health Settings, and ENG-1010 College Composition I or concurrent enrollment, and departmental approval: admission to program. CTAN Approved: Career Technical Assurance Guide CTLPRN001 and Industry-Recognized Transfer Assurance Guide ITLPRN001 (5 of 5 courses, all must be taken).
NURS-1250 LPN to RN Transitions I
3 Credits
Designed to explore integrative concepts in nursing to assist the student in the transition from licensed practical nurse to registered nurse. Students will refine and update previous learning in addition to identifying goals for successful transition in to the registered nursing program. Emphasis is placed on scope of practice, current issues and trends, clinical decision making, evidence based practice, prioritization, delegation, communication, collaboration, supervision/management, performance improvement, nursing process, IV therapy-administration and dosage calculation, teaching and learning, and professional development.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours
Prerequisite(s): BIO-2331 Anatomy and Physiology I or concurrent enrollment; and MATH-1410 Elementary Probability and Statistics I or concurrent enrollment; and PSY-1010 General Psychology or concurrent enrollment; and ENG-1010 College Composition I or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval.
NURS-1260 LPN to RN Transitions II
6 Credits
This course builds on LPN to RN Transitions I to further refine concepts of nursing practice with application of care to patients with selected acute and chronic conditions. Students analyze concepts and related exemplars necessary to provide care to patients with various selected acute and chronic health conditions. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the classroom and a variety of clinical settings.
Lecture: 3 hours
Other Required Hours: Clinical Laboratory: 135 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): BIO-2341 Anatomy and Physiology II; and concurrent enrollment in PSY-2020 Life Span Development, and NURS-1250 LPN to RN Transitions I, and departmental approval: admission to program.
NURS-2000 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Acute Unstable and Chronic Conditions II
6 Credits
This course builds on previous courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of patients with acute unstable and chronic conditions. Includes concept analysis and related exemplars necessary to provide care to patients with various selected acute unstable and chronic health conditions. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and variety of clinical settings.
Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 1.5 hour
Other Required Hours: On Campus Laboratory: 22.5 hours per semester; Clinical Laboratory: 112.5 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): NURS-1220 Concepts of Nursing Care for patients with Acute and Chronic Conditions I, and NURS-1230 Concepts of Nursing Care of Childbearing Families and Children, and NURS-1240 Role Transitions, and ENG-1020 College Composition II or concurrent enrollment; and BIO-2500 Microbiology or concurrent enrollment; and departmental approval.
NURS-2010 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Complex Conditions
6 Credits
This course builds on previous courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of patients with complex conditions. Includes concept analysis and related exemplars necessary to provide care to patients with various selected complex conditions. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories, a variety of clinical settings, and includes the capstone experience.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: .43 hours
Other Required Hours: On Campus Laboratory: 6.5 hours per semester; Clinical Laboratory: 173.5 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): NURS-2000 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Acute Unstable and Chronic Conditions II, and departmental approval.
NURS-2011 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Complex Conditions
5 Credits
This course builds on previous courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of patients with complex conditions. Includes concept analysis and related exemplars necessary to provide care to patients with various selected complex conditions. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories, a variety of clinical settings, and includes the capstone experience.
Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: .43 hours
Other Required Hours: On Campus Laboratory: 6.5 hours per semester; Clinical Laboratory: 128.5 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): NURS-2000 Concepts of Nursing Care for Patients with Acute Unstable and Chronic Conditions II, and departmental approval.
NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
3 Credits
This course facilitates the transition from an associate degree to a baccalaureate-level nursing degree, exploring professional identity, leadership, ethics, evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, collaborative communication, and the evolving scope of nursing practice. Students will develop scholarly writing skills, including APA formatting, and complete an integrative paper reflecting personal and professional growth.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval: admission to the RN-BSN Program.
NURS-3200 Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
3 Credits
This course examines the pathophysiology of selected health conditions, focusing on etiology, pathogenesis, physiological changes, and clinical manifestations. Students will explore disease mechanisms, the body's compensatory responses, and the impact of genetic and cultural factors on health. Through a patient-centered approach, they will apply pathophysiological concepts to disease assessment and management, strengthening clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Nursing Practice.
NURS-3300 Holistic Nursing
3 Credits
Focuses on providing patient-centered, holistic care that respects cultural, psychological, and spiritual needs. Learners will experience an in-depth understanding of holistic nursing principles, theories, and practices by exploring key topics such as therapeutic communication, advocacy for vulnerable populations, self-care strategies, and culturally competent care.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice.
NURS-3400 Nursing Informatics and Data-Driven Care
3 Credits
This course introduces the BSN student to nursing informatics practice, focusing on the transformation of data into information, knowledge, and wisdom. Students will develop skills in workflow and data analysis, alongside proficiency in understanding the relationship between nursing and information technology in evidence-based practice. Students will demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging technologies to improve health, healthcare equity, safety, quality, and outcomes.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice.
NURS-3500 Healthcare Policy, Leadership, and Ethics
3 Credits
This course explores the dynamic relationship between healthcare policy, leadership, and ethics. Students analyze healthcare systems, engage in ethical decision-making, and apply leadership strategies to advocate for change and improve healthcare outcomes. Special focus is placed on developing professional identity, accountability, and advocacy skills within complex healthcare environments.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice.
NURS-3600 Evidence-Based and Safe Nursing Practice
4 Credits
This course introduces core concepts of evidence-based practice (EBP) and patient safety in nursing. Students learn to formulate clinical questions, locate and appraise research, and apply evidence to improve patient outcomes. The course also covers safety principles, quality improvement, and strategies for reducing risk in healthcare settings. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop and propose evidence-based interventions aimed at improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of safety within healthcare environments.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Nursing Practice and NURS-3200 Pathology and Health Assessment.
NURS-3610 Foundations of Nursing Education
3 Credits
This course introduces registered nurses to the foundational roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator in academic, clinical, and hospital settings. Students will explore adult learning theories, assessment strategies, and curriculum concepts relevant to nursing education. Emphasis is placed on fostering unique student needs, professional development, and understanding the educator’s role in leadership and change. This course provides a practical overview of the role of a nurse educator and its impact on nursing practice.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice,and NURS-3200 Health Assessment and Pathophysicology. Concurrent enrollment in NURS-3600 Evidence-Based and Safe Nursing Practice is highly recommended.
NURS-3620 Mentorship and Preceptorship in Nursing Education
3 Credits
This course applies foundational knowledge in real-world precepting and mentoring, focusing on learner development, performance evaluation, and role transition support. BSN students in the education track will explore adult learning principles, evidence-based teaching strategies, and performance evaluation tools essential for guiding the professional growth of nursing students and novice nurses. Emphasis is placed on developing individualized learning plans, fostering critical thinking, managing challenging learner situations, and promoting role transition. Students will gain practical strategies to support competence, confidence, and professional identity formation in learners at various stages of their development.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Foundations of Nursing Education and departmental approval.
NURS-3700 Community and Global Health Nursing
4 Credits
This course examines issues and trends related to community and global health with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Key topics include culture, the environment, communicable, and noncommunicable diseases and their impacts on health. Vulnerable populations including women and children are discussed, along with the unique health disparities faced by these groups. Opportunities for nurses to work in global health are explored.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice, NURS-3200 Pathophysiology and Health Assessment, and NURS-3300 Holistic Nursing.
NURS-3800 Collaborative Nursing Practice
3 Credits
This course prepares BSN students with the theoretical and practical foundations of interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings. Emphasis will be placed on fostering effective teamwork and communication strategies to optimize healthcare quality and patient safety. Students will cultivate proficiency in interprofessional communication, conflict resolution, and collaborative decision-making processes.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
NURS-4100 Capstone Professional Growth and Health Trends
4 Credits
This directed practice provides RN to BSN students with the opportunity to engage in a project-based learning experience within one of three tracks: Nursing Education, Nursing Business/Management, or Nursing Informatics. Students will interview a professional in their chosen track and use insights from that conversation, along with evidence-based research, to develop a relevant and applicable project. The course emphasizes leadership, communication, professional role development, and real-world application of baccalaureate-level competencies.
Other Required Hours: Directed Practice: 75 hours at approved clinical site; Seminar: 3 hours per week (45 hours total).
Prerequisite(s): NURS-3100 Transition to Nursing Practice, NURS-3200 Pathology and Health Assessment, NURS-3300 Holistic Nursing, NURS-3400 Nursing Informatics and Data Driven Care, NURS-3500 Healthcare Policy, Leadership, and Ethics, NURS-3600 Evidence-Based and Safe Nursing Practice, NURS-3700 Community and Global Health Nursing, and NURS-3800 Collaborative Nursing Practice.