Courses on topics of interest to nursing students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

The course focuses on developing holistic, therapeutic, person-centered communication skills that are effective in promoting inclusivity, equity, diversity, and relationship-building with patients, families, and other health care professionals. Emphasis will be on exploring written, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as, active listening skills.

This direct care clinical course uses caring communication to explore patient life histories and experiences which are integral to relationship-based care of aging individuals. By immersing themselves in different settings across the continuum of care for older adults, students will utilize the nursing process to develop holistic nursing interventions to promote trust and establish a plan that considers principles of equity and diversity.

The course emphasizes the importance of supporting healthy active aging of diverse individuals across the continuum of healthcare settings. Attention is given to acute and chronic conditions and interdisciplinary collaboration that promotes engagement, participation, equity, dignity, and self-determination. Students will differentiate between various states of wellness and illness considering the uniqueness and diverse backgrounds of aging individuals. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342, BIOL 296. Must take concurrent with 232.

The course introduces health promotion and diseaseprevention strategieswhile incorporating person-centered carethat promotes health and health equityfordiversepopulations across the lifespan.Students gain knowledge of physical assessment skills necessary to complete a culturally competent health history and physical examination using holistic principles considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural concerns.

This course provides knowledge of the older adult and relates nursing skills. It introduces age related changes, their impact on the functional health patterns and issues concerning the older adult population. Clinical experience takes place in a variety of settings and in the community with older adults. Prerequisites: 230, 290, 342, BIOL 296, complete immunization and health record on file in the university health services office, C.N.A. certification; CPR certification, caregiver background check, admission to professional nursing sequence.

This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing in society. Emphasis will be on the role and function of the professional nurse which includes self-care practices. Concepts of ethics, clinical judgement, nursing process, nursing care plans, and health promotion with a focus on the holistic nature of nursing stemming from Florence Nightingale and other nurse theorists will be explored. The course will also prepare students to write professionally, establish skills for nursing research and integrate reflection into their practice.

This one credit course serves as a capstone for the neuroscience major. In this course students will complete a portfolio that documents their progress, projects, and future goals relative to biopsychology. Ethical issues in the field of biopsychology will be discussed. In addition, students will also deliver a presentation to faculty and peers focusing on a specific topic that demonstrates proficiency in an area of biopsychology. Students will also discuss their future career plans and outline the steps required to achieve these goals. Prerequisite: 498 or BIOL 489 or 498.

A student-driven research experience under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Research contracts will be required for everyone who registers, with fewer or additional credits given depending on the approved project and time commitment. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in BIOL/CHEM 397. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of six credits.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a biology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.