NURN 3108.  Health Assessment for Nurses.  (3)  Prerequisite:  Admission to the RN-BSN Program.  Pre or co-requisites:  NURS 3105, NURS 3106, and NURS 3107.  Evaluation of human function using interview and physical examination data within a framework for clinical decision making.  Competencies necessary for holistic health assessment across the lifespan.  (Fall, Spring) 

NURN 3108L.  Health Assessment Lab.  (0)  Prerequisite:  Admission to the RN-BSN Program.  Corequisite:  NURN 3108.  Evaluation of human function using interview and physical examination data within a framework for clinical decision making.  Competencies necessary for holistic health assessment across the lifespan. 

NURN 4100.  Aging and Health.  (3)  Restricted to RNs enrolled in the RN/BSN Program.  Prerequisites to this course are NURN 3108; CHEM 1203; SOCY 1101 or ANTH 1101; and PSYC 1101.  Examination of physiological process of aging as a normal life experience.  Study of psychological, nutritional, and general health issues designed to facilitate high level wellness. 

NURN 4201.  Information Technology: Applications in Health Care. (2) Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of instructor.  A study of the use of computers and information technology in health care.  Emphasis is placed on development of the knowledge and competencies necessary for selective use of evaluation of informatics, computer technology and data management in health care.  (Summer, Fall) 

NURN 4203. Leadership in Nursing Practice. (2) Prerequisite: NURN 3100.  Analysis of professional nursing practice in relation to current trends and issues in health care delivery systems. (Fall, Spring) 

NURN 4440. Community Health Nursing. (6) (W) Prerequisites: Level II courses. Development of competencies for the nursing care management of culturally diverse individuals, families, and populations within communities with emphasis on the nurse’s role in health promotion and maintenance.  Particular focus on risk identification and reduction throughout the life span.  Multiple community-based agencies are utilized.  Access to a working automobile is required for each clinical day.  (Fall, Spring) 

NURN 4450.  Design and Coordination of Care. (6) (O) Prerequisites: NURN 3100, NURS 3113 and 3200 or permission of instructor.  Clinical practicum incorporating theory-based practice in a variety of settings with clients who have multiple health care needs.  Emphases are on clinical judgment and decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, clinical ethics, collaboration and case management.  Examination of nursing therapeutics within the structure of nursing process and nursing diagnosis.  (Spring, Summer) 

NURN 4900. Research in Nursing Practice. (3) Prerequisite: admission to the RN-BSN Curriculum.  Exploration of the theoretical foundations of nursing with emphasis on research, theories, concepts and processes leading to their application in practice. (Fall, Spring)