• NUR 290: Summer Extern Program

  0.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course is a eight week practicum experience of a preceptor-supervised and faculty �led clinical nursing experience. Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, the Extern is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assuring continuity of care, coordinating the care across settings and among caregivers, managing information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology.
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• NUR 300: Foundations Of Nursing

  6.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Introduces the philosophy, objectives, and framework of the baccalaureate nursing education program, the history and contemporary roles of nursing, and trends in nursing practice. Addresses basic principles, concepts, and therapeutic interventions necessary in the care of individuals with common health problems. Three lecture hours and nine clinical hours per week. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NU 301, 303, 306. (Fall)
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• NUR 301: Pharmacology

  4.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Introduces principles of basic pharmacology for nursing care. Emphasis is placed on drug action and therapeutic applications of major pharmacological classifications of drugs. Nursing implications of drugs and drug therapy are examined. May be challenged by RN students. (Fall)
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• NUR 303: Health Assessment

  4.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Systematic study of skills used in data collection and healthcare assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Three lecture and three clinical hours a week. May be challenged by RN students. (Fall)
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• NUR 305: Transition To Professional Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  An introduction to the philosophy of baccalaureate nursing education, the concepts and theories of professional nursing, and current professional issues. Provisions made for individual assessment of professional strengths and learning needs through classroom and clinical assessment. (Current registered nurse licensure required). (Summer-10 week session)
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• NUR 306: Role Preparation

  2.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Introduces students to the nursing profession and acquaints students with nursing theories, legal issues, and the health care environment. Students use various software programs and review the communication methods that they will use during the course of their nursing education. Computer competency and skills related to concepts of word processing, computer charting, math testing, databases, and presentation software will be stressed. Students will learn the basics of evaluation and use of the American Psychological Association (APA) format for the purpose of preparing formal papers and presentations. Opportunities for learning will be provided in the computer lab. The concepts of professionalism, caring, communication, group dynamics, critical thinking, and test-taking skills will be explored. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NU 300, NU 301, NU 303, or approval of department chair. (Fall)
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• NUR 310: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

  4.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Emphasis is placed on nursing care for individuals or groups with emotional, behavioral, or communication alterations acquired from changes in personality structure or neurological physiology. Two lecture and six clinical hours a week. Prerequisites: NU 300, 301, 303, 306. (Spring)
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• NUR 312: Maternal/Newborn Nursing

  5.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Presents theories and principles used in caring for the childbearing family. Focuses on the care of families preceding, during, and following childbirth, including conditions that impact reproduction. Three lecture and six clinical hours per week. Prerequisites: NU 300, 301, 303, 306. (Spring)
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• NUR 315: Professional Issues

  2.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Provides a study of the social, political, professional, and ethical issues influencing the practice of professional nursing. Students will analyze current public policy issues related to nursing, healthcare, and the social and political arenas. Prerequisites: NU 300, 301, 303, 306. Corequisite: NU 320. RN Prerequisite: None. (Spring)
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• NUR 320: Adult Health Nursing

  5.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Explores the nursing problems associated with the pathophysiological aspects of oxygenation, perfusion, cellular function, and structural integrity. Clinical practice focuses on the application of theory to the nursing process for the care of adults with acute or chronic health problems. Three lecture and six clinical hours a week. Prerequisites: NU 301, 303. Corequisite: NU 315. (Spring)
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