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NURS 302 - CNAT: Care of the Adult Client (RN-BS)
(6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
Demonstration of knowledge through an exam focusing on the nursing care of clients in a variety of settings and at various stages of the wellness-illness continuum. Items also assess nursing skills in meeting physiologic and psychosocial needs of clients with stable conditions. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.
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NURS 304 - CNAT: Care of Client During Childbearing
(6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
Demonstration of knowledge through an exam focusing on nursing care during the antepartal, intrapartal, and neonatal periods. Emphasis is on the normal, with some common complications. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.
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NURS 306 - CNAT: Care of the Child
(6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
Demonstration of knowledge through an exam concerned with nursing care of children of all ages at various stages of health and illness. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.
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NURS 308 - CNAT: Care of the Client with a Mental Disorder
(6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
Demonstration of knowledge through an exam addressing the broad spectrum of psychological wellness-illness. The content includes psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies to support the client’s strengths. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.
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NURS 325 - Transcultural Issues in Health Care
(3 S.H.) (Elective)
Explores the importance of transcultural concepts that are present in health care delivery systems. It is designed to help learners increase awareness of all types of human diversity, understand the importance of these diverse differences, and incorporate ways of utilizing this knowledge to deliver culturally competent health care in all settings within the global community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment
(4 S.H.) (2 S.H. theory/2 S.H. lab)
Develops the skills and assessments necessary for nursing care of individuals and families in professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Baccalaureate Program Generic Option. Pre/ co-requisite: NURS 343 - Professional Practice I .
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NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice
(2 S.H.)
Explores professional values, ethics, standards and leadership development of nurses. After successful completion of this course, students will articulate their professional nursing philosophy. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option.
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NURS 350 - Lillian Wald: Public Health Nurse Extraordinaire
(2 S.H.)
This online course is a historical inquiry of the life of Lillian Wald and her contributions to public health nursing and population care. An overview of her efforts in providing care to America’s urban immigrant populations will be studied together with an examination of Lillian Wald’s contribution to current public health nursing practices. The founding of Henry Street Settlement will be highlighted, along with Wald’s contributions to the suffrage movement and her efforts in improving the health of underserved populations. Grade only. Offered summer session.
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NURS 352 - Caring for the Older Adult
(3 S.H.) (2 S.H. theory/1 S.H. practicum)
Examines the complexity of elder care, including factors contributing to longevity and health in old age as well as genetic predisposition, lifestyle, culture, and environment. Prerequisites: NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment , NURS 343 - Professional Practice I , NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice , NURS 360 - Pharmacology , NURS 366 - Pathophysiology ; Pre/co-requisite:△ NURS 353 - Professional Practice II , ◆ NURS 354 - Leadership in Research and Evidence-Based Practice , NURS 358 - Psychosocial Adaptation .
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NURS 360 - Pharmacology
(2 S.H.)
Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. Nursing students will incorporate various systems of measurement, conversion between systems, and calculation of drug dosage and rates. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option, elective for RN-BS completion option, or consent of instructor.
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NURS 361 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors
(1 S.H.)
Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. This 1-S.H. pharmacology course is available for non-nursing majors only.
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NURS 366 - Pathophysiology
(3 S.H.)
Focuses on the systematic study of the functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs altered by disease and/or injury and the effects that these changes have on the total body function. Pathophysiology will also focus on the mechanisms of the underlying disease thereby providing the background for preventive as well as therapeutic health care measures and practices. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the various organ systems of the body is an essential foundation for this course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Baccalaureate program generic option or consent of instructor.
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NURS 382 - A London Nursing History Tour
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
This travel program is an experiential enrichment course that provides nursing students with an opportunity to study nursing history and to compare nursing education programs and health care delivery systems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Students will also have the opportunity for historical sightseeing and museum tours. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission; NURS 444 - Leadership in Contemporary Health Care Settings recommended. P/NC only.
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NURS 392 - Cardiac Risk Prevention
(3 S.H.) (Elective)
This course is designed to identify risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease. The major risk factors will be analyzed, and strategies for modifying each will be developed. Health information sources and their reliability for health promotion information also will be discussed. New technology in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions is included. Prerequisites or co-requisite: Anatomy and physiology course; instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 399 - Skills for Professional Success
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
This course helps the student learn what he/she needs to know to live a successful and harmonious life as a person working in a professional career. The coursework focuses in three areas critical to career success: (1) how to develop the self-confidence and self-esteem essential for personal and professional well-being; (2) how to relate with others in a professional and confident manner to make work more vital, effective, and satisfying every day; (3) how to determine one’s desired professional career path, make career decisions comfortably and efficiently, and achieve professional goals. P/NC only.
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NURS 401 - Spirituality in Nursing
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in their understanding of spirituality and spiritual development, and to identify ways of incorporating the essence of spirituality in their nursing practice. Eastern and Western spirituality and practices affecting health are explored. Students examine how society and their own biases have affected their ability to respond to spiritual concerns and needs. Spiritual assessment and specific spiritual interventions are discussed. Students are challenged to explore their own spiritual nature and its impact in their personal and professional lives. P/NC only.
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NURS 402 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
(3 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course includes principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as a foundation for the use of medications in the clinical management of diseases. Major classes of drugs will be discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic and other effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications. The importance of sound diagnostic reasoning in the selection of pharmacological interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptablity and efficacy will be stressed. The responsibilities related to prescribing medications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms or consent of instructor. Grade only.
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NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms
(3 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
Molecular, genetic and immune mechanisms will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment, risk reduction, disease prevention and disease management by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among mechanisms will be emphasized. Grade only.
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NURS 406 - Psychosocial Interventions in Family Care
(2 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course explores the role of the advanced practice nurse in addressing the psychosocial needs of the client and family. Focus will be on developing counseling skills for advanced psychosocial assessment and providing culturally sensitive guidance in caring for the client and family during health crisis and acute and chronic illness. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 408 - Advanced Role Seminar
(2 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course will provide a forum for the explorations of advanced practice role behaviors including collaboration and leadership. Selected theories and frameworks relevant to the various roles will be evaluated. Ethics and diversity issues in nursing and health care will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 409 - Organizational and Systems Leadership
(3 S.H.)
Culturally sensitive organizational and systems leadership skills necessary for improving healthcare outcomes, practice and safety are addressed. Focus in on leadership theories, principles of ethical leadership and professional communication strategies.
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NURS 410 - Theoretical Foundations and Research for Advanced Nursing Practice
(4 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze existing nursing theories and articulate a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will do an in-depth analysis of a concept. Students will analyze methods and techniques of research and interpret their usefulness for application in clinical practice. Theory and practice will be used to define nursing problems and develop a research proposal. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Corequisite or prerequisite: STAT 601. Grade only.
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NURS 412 - Critical Care Nursing
(2-3 S.H.) (Elective)
This course is designed to introduce the student to care for critically ill persons. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, setting priorities, rapid decision-making, and nursing interventions for the critically ill. The 2-credit option has theory only. The 3-credit option has theory and a clinical laboratory experience. The 3-credit option requires the instructor’s permission. Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 414 - Health Care Policy/Quality Health Care Delivery
(3 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course provides a base for nurses and allied health professional in leadership or advanced roles to shape health care policy in the work place, organizations, communities, and government at the local, state and federal level. Issues shaping health care, such as analysis of the health care financing, patient quality and safety, and nursing practice models are analyzed. Tools for being a health care advocate are discussed. Grade only.
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NURS 415 - Concepts in Professional Nursing
(4 S.H.) (3 S.H. theory/1 S.H. practicum) (Baccalaureate Completion Program)
This course serves to assist in the transition of the RN-BS Completion student as they build on prior nursing education and identify with the baccalaureate nursing major. The student is introduced to the Winona State University Department of Nursing curriculum/organizing framework that serves as the base upon which to build their future career in nursing. Evidence-based teaching-learning theory and skills will provide the basis for teaching health promotion to a young learner population. Analysis of a political issue related to health care delivery will foster an appreciation of the political process within the baccalaureate role as a nurse. Holistic caring is related to critical thinking, teaching learning, role development, and nursing practice. Application of critical thinking skills to holistic caring will promote insight into a new vision of professionalism and professional values within this baccalaureate degree for the RN-BS Completion student. Prerequisite/concurrent courses: Admission to RN-BS Completion Program. Co-requisites: ◆ NURS 375 - Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice , NURS 435 - Holistic Assessment , △ NURS 475 - Population-Based Health Care I .
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NURS 416 - Issues in Gerontology and Geriatrics for the 21st Century
(1-3 S.H.) (Elective)
This course is a series of three consecutive modules of content related to common issues in gerontology and geriatrics. A student may take one, two, or all three modules, and each has the preceding module as a prerequisite. The course focuses on normal aging, theories of aging, social gerontology, and societal effects of an increasing population of older people. The geriatric content will focus on major geriatric syndromes such as immobility, incontinence, instability, iatrogenic illness, and intellectual impairment. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and maintenance of individual competency, independence, and physiological function across clinical settings. Prerequisite: Senior standing in major or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 417 - Health Assessment Techniques
(1 S.H.) (Elective)
A guided study review of the basic components of physical assessment and an opportunity for performance evaluation at completion of course. Content relative to obtaining a complete health history and performing a physical examination, with appropriate documentation of each. Designed to ensure readiness for Advanced Practice Health Assessment. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 418 - Computer Applications in Nursing
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
This course is designed to provide knowledge of technological modalities presently used to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, planning and monitoring of care, management of information, and data analysis. The application of nursing informatics in nursing research, administration, education, and practice will be explored. Emphasis in this course is on extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft® Windows, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, presentation software, the Internet, and other computer-related applications. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. P/NC only.
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◎ NURS 419 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families
(3 S.H.)
Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical and evidence based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A co-requisite clinical of a family-based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and culturally specific beliefs. Co-requisite: NURS 499 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical . Grade only. Offered spring semester.
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NURS 421 - Nursing of Childbearing Families
(2 S.H.)
Explores evidence-based practices dealing with sexuality; reproductive health promotion; and perinatal health for individuals, families, and populations across health care settings. Lecture course. Prerequisite: △ NURS 353 - Professional Practice II or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 422 - Nursing of Childrearing Families
(2 S.H.)
This course primarily focuses on the pediatric population and explores evidence-based practices related to child growth and development, and patient-centered care for children and their families across health care settings. Child-related illnesses and disease processes are presented as well as their related nursing care. Lecture course. Prerequisite: △ NURS 353 - Professional Practice II or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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△ NURS 426 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health I
(4 S.H.) (2 S.H. theory/2 S.H. practicum)
Introduces the core public health sciences and explores the principles and practices necessary for integrating clinical prevention and population health into nursing practice. Successful completion of this course means that students will be able to provide healthcare activities, which contribute to decreasing morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life in a diverse society. Prerequisites: △ NURS 353 - Professional Practice II and ◆ NURS 354 - Leadership in Research and Evidence-Based Practice or instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 435 - Holistic Assessment
(3 S.H. theory) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Focus is building on theoretical concepts, critical thinking, decision-making and application of clinical skills. Students will be responsible for self-management of learning activities. An online learning resource is used to understand and apply assessment content. Prerequisites/concurrent courses: Admission to the RN-BS Completion Program. Co-requisites: NURS 415 - Concepts in Professional Nursing and △ NURS 475 - Population-Based Health Care I .
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NURS 446 - High Acuity/Progressive Care
(3 S.H.) (2 S.H. theory/1 S.H. practicum/simulation)
Focuses on competent and safe nursing practice for patients with complicated acute illnesses. Prerequisites: △ NURS 353 - Professional Practice II . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 455 - Continuum of Care
(4 S.H.) (3 S.H. theory/1 S.H. practicum) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
This course explores complex continuity of care issues involving the individual, family, and/or community. The content will assist the student to perceive the significance of professional evidence-based nursing interventions related to specific situations and/or populations. Some of the diverse situations include: older adults, people with dementia, people at the end of life, people with mental illness, and culturally diverse individuals. Evidence-based teaching-learning theory and skills are applied to the adult learner population. Prerequisites/co-requisites: Admission to RN-BS Completion Program, ◆ NURS 375 - Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice , NURS 415 - Concepts in Professional Nursing , NURS 435 - Holistic Assessment , NURS 465 - Population-Based Health Care II . Prerequisites or co-requisites: △ NURS 445 - Evidence-Based Leadership and Management , △ NURS 475 - Population-Based Health Care I , ◎ NURS 491 - Professional Development . Grade only.
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NURS 460 - Cooperative Education in Nursing
(3 S.H.) (Elective)
Students receive a planned and supervised clinical experience with a nurse preceptor, integrating formal classroom and clinical study in nursing. This course facilitates a student’s career pathway by emphasizing clinical practice interests. Prerequisite: Completion of second semester of clinical lab courses in the nursing major or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 480 - Holistic Approaches to Health
(3 S.H.) (Elective)
This course examines the relationship of the body, mind, and spirit within the field of health, healing, and nursing. Holism, the view that an integrated whole has a reality independent of and greater than the sum of its parts, forms the framework for this inquiry. The concepts of healing, psychophysiology, the transpersonal, the transpersonal self, body-mind-spirit and the nurse as healer will be discussed. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 488 - Advanced Emergency Nursing
(2 S.H.)
This course is specifically designed for Registered Nurses currently caring for adult and pediatric patients in emergency or urgent care settings. Course content is designed to meet knowledge requirements for practice and/or certification in emergency nursing and as such, promotes continuing excellence in the nursing profession. Course content will be based on the current Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Blueprint established by Board for Certification in Emergency Nursing (BCEN). The emphasis of learning activities will address clinical judgment in the nursing care of patients with disruptions of the following systems: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary/gynecologic/obstetric, maxillofacial/ocular, neurologic, orthopedic/wound, psych/social, respiratory, substance abuse/toxicology, shock/multisystem, and medical emergencies. Patient care management and professional issues as included in the blueprint will also be incorporated. Prerequisites: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). Current nursing experience in an emergency/urgent care environment. Offered fall semester when demand warrants.
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NURS 490 - Independent Study in Nursing
(1-3 S.H.) (Elective)
Offers an opportunity for nursing students to do independent study or research in nursing in an area of special interest. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Written objectives and evaluation required. P/NC only.
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NURS 492 - Jamaica Studies: Health Care in an Emerging Country
(3 S.H.) (Elective)
This international course will focus on the health care delivery system in Jamaica and the factors which influence the effectiveness of the system. The specific focus will be on the nursing aspects of the system. Students will be exposed to both public and private aspects of nursing. Jamaican experts will present on a variety of topics which influence health care including economics, politics, culture, and society. Prerequisites: Admission to major and instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 493 - The Patient’s Voice: Experiences of Illness
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary autobiographical accounts of illness, both physical and psychiatric. The content can be applied to the practice of nursing. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 494 - Contemporary Film: Understanding the Patient’s Experience
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
Utilizing contemporary film, this course explores the experiences of patients experiencing both physiological and psychiatric illness, and helps students to utilize this information in developing a caring nursing practice. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 495 - Seminar/Workshop in Nursing
(1-3 S.H.) (Elective)
Subject matter of current interest arranged by the Department. Course may be repeated when offered with different content and title. Prerequisite: Admission to major or instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Course may be repeated when offered with different content and title.
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NURS 496 - Feminist Perspectives in Nursing
(2 S.H.) (Elective)
This seminar explores the relationship of the feminist movement, feminist theory, and gender issues as they pertain to nursing history and practice. Prerequisite: Admission to major or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 497 - Nursing Care of the Aged
(3 S.H.) (Elective)
The focus of this course is the bio-psycho-social-spiritual and holistic care of the elderly, given within the nursing process framework. The uniqueness of the aged person is considered as students plan the care and management of altered health states including chronic and high-risk pathophysiological conditions. The course is designed to increase students’ awareness and understanding of the aging process. The strengths and life experience of the aged client are recognized and reinforced to encourage their maximal coping abilities. Course includes a clinical laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Admission to major or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 498 - Advanced Critical and Progressive Care Nursing
(2 S.H.) (Elective for Registered Nurses Only)
This course is specifically designed for Registered Nurses currently caring for adults in critical or progressive/acute care nursing units. Course content is designed to meet knowledge requirements for practice and/or certification in critical care or progressive care nursing and as such, promotes continuing excellence in the nursing profession. Course content will be based on topic and certification blueprints established by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation. The emphasis of learning activities will (1) address clinical judgment in the eight major categories including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, hematology/immunology, neurology, gastrointestinal, renal, and multisystem; and (2) explore concepts of professional caring and ethical practice in nursing. National certification exam is an option for specific sections of the course. Grade or P/NC. Offered spring semester.
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NURS 499 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical
(1 S.H.)
This course provides the opportunity for application of the content from the co-requisite didactic course. Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical, and evidenced based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A community-based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and culturally specific beliefs. Grade only.
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PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking
(3 S.H.)
This course teaches students how to employ good reasoning skills and how to avoid being fooled by bad reasoning and rhetorical tricks. Competencies acquired in the course include the following: Identifying, evaluating, and constructing arguments; identifying informal fallacies; testing syllogisms and propositional arguments for validity and overall cogency; and assessing and constructing position papers. Meets GOAL 4. Offered each semester.
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PHIL 120 - Introductory Philosophy
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to major areas in philosophy, considering some fundamental problems and concepts. Typical issues include some of the following: the existence of God, what we can know, what reality is, how mind and body are related, whether or not we have free will. Traditional and intellectually chic theories on these or other topics are critically reviewed. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered each semester.
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PHIL 130 - Moral Problems
(3 S.H.)
A practical course in ethics, involving concrete issues and their impact on the individual, society, and social policy. Topics may include abortion, euthanasia, sexuality and sexual morality, feminism, welfare, capital punishment, pornography and censorship, animal rights, world hunger, war, and terrorism. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered annually.
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PHIL 140 - Introduction to War, Peace, and Terrorism
(3 S.H.)
An introductory course exploring issues concerning war, peace, and terrorism from the perspectives of moral and political philosophy. Guest speakers present points of view. Topics usually include causes and justifications of war, conditions for peace, and whether terrorism is ever justified. Further topics may include conscientious objection, varieties of pacifism and nonviolent resistance, land mines, child soldiers, suicide terrorists, mercenaries, genocide, and international arms sales. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered annually.
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PHIL 201 - Classical Philosophy
(3 S.H.)
A study of the philosophical ideas, values, and world views of ancient Greece, especially its views on the nature of the universe, humanity, knowledge, religion, ethics, and politics. Theories from the Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle will be critically examined and contrasted with contemporary beliefs and values. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered annually.
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PHIL 210 - Inductive Reasoning
(3 S.H.)
Introduction to inductive reasoning and how to avoid being tricked by faulty or pseudo scientific claims and arguments, and how to critically assess public policy in light of good scientific reasoning. Students study how to use experimentation and the scientific method to test theoretical, statistical, and causal hypotheses. Famous discoveries in the history of science are used as illustrations. Other topics include fundamental concepts of probability, sampling, causation, and correlation. Offered annually.
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PHIL 230 - Moral Theory
(3 S.H.)
A study of major ethical theories, concepts, and issues; for instance, Kantianism, utilitarianism, ethical relativism, concepts of justice, human rights, moral responsibility, and free will. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 231 - Business Ethics
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to ethical theory and reasoning and their application to business decisions. Topics addressed are economic justice and the rights and obligations of employers, employees, and consumers. Issues include product liability, privacy, exploitation, and obligations to future generations and the environment. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered annually.
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PHIL 232 - Environmental Ethics
(3 S.H.)
A critical investigation into our rights and ethical responsibilities with respect to nature. Topics include the moral status of nature, its value, and the sustainability of our consumption, population, and pollution growth given their effects on the environment and future generations. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 10. Offered annually.
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PHIL 240 - Philosophy of Science
(3 S.H.)
Examines basic issues in the philosophy and foundations of science, such as the testing of hypotheses, the construction and confirmation of theories, the nature of scientific explanation, and the concept of laws of nature. The course also investigates the distinction between science and pseudoscience and studies to what extent each has influenced recent public policy, social debates, and school curricula. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered annually.
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PHIL 250 - Symbolic Logic
(3 S.H.)
An examination of methods for putting ordinary deductive reasoning into symbols in order to test its validity. Topics include ways to translate English into symbols, uses of truth tables, rules for deduction in propositional and predicate logic, models for showing invalidity, and strategies for constructing proofs. Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 260 - Problems in Philosophy
(3 S.H.)
A variable-content course considering salient problems in philosophy. May be repeated as University Studies credit as issues change. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered at department discretion. May be repeated as University Studies credit as issues change.
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PHIL 270 - Philosophy of Religion
(3 S.H.)
Topics will include arguments for and against the existence of God; the nature of religious belief, miracles, religious language, faith, and reason; as well as Freudian, Existentialist, and Postmodern approaches to religion. This course also briefly reviews the historical and theological background of the main Western religions. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 280 - Philosophy of Art
(3 S.H.)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts and issues in the philosophy of art. Topics include: The definition of art, art’s role and function, taste and judgment, interpretation and intention, representation and expression. The course covers a wide range of views and spans the length of Western philosophy, within the larger realm of social, political, moral, gender, and scientific issues. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 301 - Early Modern Philosophy
(3 S.H.)
This course examines the main themes of early modern philosophy by investigating the views of some of the principal European philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries: the rationalism of such philosophers as Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz; the empiricism of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume; and the constructivism of Kant. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered annually.
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PHIL 302 - Contemporary Philosophy
(3 S.H.)
A study of major figures and issues from the 19th and 20th centuries. Philosophers may include Mill, Marx, and Wittgenstein. Issues may include the nature of knowledge, the nature of mind, and the nature of the state. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities). Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 330 - Biomedical Ethics
(3 S.H.)
Ethical issues in health care; for example, abortion, termination of treatment, euthanasia, truth-telling and confidentiality, medical experimentation and informed consent, transplant surgery, artificial insemination, surrogate pregnancy, the allocation of medical resources. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered annually.
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PHIL 332 - Philosophy of Law
(3 S.H.)
Consideration of the philosophical foundations of law. Topics may include the nature of law, concepts of responsibility and liability, theories of punishment, causation in the law, discrimination and equality, the relation of law and morality, the obligation to obey the law, civil disobedience, liberty and privacy, and theories in private law (tort, contract, property). Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 341 - Just War Tradition
(3 S.H.)
At the junction of ethics, philosophy of law, and political philosophy, this course investigates the just-war tradition and its modern application in the acts and laws of war. Topics may include historical developments in just-war tradition, conditions for just-war and just-fighting, preventive war, humanitarian military intervention, nuclear weapons, guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism, and treatment of terrorist suspects. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Offered at department discretion.
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PHIL 360 - Philosophy of Sex and Love
(3 S.H.)
This course explores philosophical and ethical issues surrounding human sexuality, romantic relationships, and marriage. Topics may include the following: the nature of romantic love, sexual desire, rape culture, objectification, perversion, marriage equality, feminist critiques of marriage, polygamy, pornography, prostitution, and BDSM-relationships. Students will be encouraged to critically analyze and assess societal norms surrounding sex and love, and will be required to write philosophical essays on these and other related topics. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.
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✽ PESS 100 - Soccer
(1 S.H.)
Fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the recreational purposes of the participant. Includes rules, conditioning, and strategy of play. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 101 - Basketball
(1 S.H.)
The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies involved in beginning basketball in order to be able to enjoy recreational basketball. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 103 - Racquetball
(1 S.H.)
The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies involved in beginning racquetball in order to be able to enjoy playing recreational racquetball. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 104 - Volleyball
(1 S.H.)
The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge and strategies involved in volleyball in order to be able to enjoy recreational volleyball. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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PESS 111 - Fundamentals of Movement
(3 S.H.)
This course is an activity and experiential based course designed to provide instruction on the fundamentals of movement as they relate specifically to young learners (i.e. PK-3rd grade). This course sets the foundation of content knowledge critical to the elementary physical education teacher. Instruction will emphasize skill themes, movement concepts, and fundamental movement skill developmental patterns. Students will begin learning how to observe & assess fundamental movement skills, and will have the opportunity to watch and work with young children throughout the semester. Grade only. Offered fall semester.
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PESS 114 - Fundamentals of Adventure Education
(3 S.H.)
This course is an activity and experiential-based content course focused on the fundamentals of adventure education for P-12 grade students. This course will emphasize: academic language specific to adventure, adventure philosophy, experiential learning, skill development in various adventure activities, holistic benefits of including adventure in a standards-based curriculum, relationship between fitness and adventure activities, inclusive adventure activities as a tool for increased engagement in physical activity, and the use of adventure to support brain-based learning. Grade only. Offered fall semester.
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✽ PESS 120 - Ballroom Dance
(1 S.H.)
Introduction to the basic techniques of recreational ballroom dancing. Includes the foxtrot, waltz, lindy, and rumba. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 122 - Beginning Swimming
(1 S.H.)
This course covers basic water safety skills and knowledge including physical and mental adjustment to water for non-swimmers. Additional fee. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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PESS 124 - Water Safety Instructor
(2 S.H.)
Teaching methods for swimming, diving, basic water safety, and program development. Culminates with Red Cross certification. Additional fee. Prerequisite: ✽ PESS 123 - Intermediate Swimming or demonstrated competency. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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PESS 125 - Lifeguarding/CPR & First Aid
(2 S.H.)
This course presents the knowledge and skills required of an American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Additional Fee. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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PESS 130 - Sports, Games & Activities within Traditional Settings
(3 S.H.)
An activity-based course focused on skill development and knowledge regarding various sports, games and activities within traditional physical education settings. Additional fee. Grade only.
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PESS 132 - Fundamentals of Movement
(3 S.H.)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the development of fundamental movement skills and movement concepts specific to K-5 learners in physical education. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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PESS 133 - Sports, Games & Activities within Adventure Programming
(3 S.H.)
An activity-based course focused on skill development and knowledge regarding various sports, games and activities within adventure programming. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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✽ PESS 134 - Downhill Skiing
(1 S.H.)
Fundamental skills and knowledge appropriate for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skier. Additional fee. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 135 - Weight Training
(1 S.H.)
Fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the recreational purposes of the participant. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 140 - Bowling
(1 S.H.)
Fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the recreational purposes are provided for the participant. The course includes rules and strategies of play. Additional fee. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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✽ PESS 141 - Golf
(1 S.H.)
This course will teach students the techniques of a golf swing. Golf course strategies and etiquette will be explained and examined on an authentic golf course. Additional fee. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.
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