Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Nursing Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
NURS 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture. (006459)
NURS 220	Electrocardiography: Basic Arrhythmia Recognition	1.0	FA
This course is also offered as KINE 220. This is the second of a three-part course offered in sequence during a semester. Introduction to basic arrhythmia recognition and interpretation and the 12-Lead ECG system. After successfully completing this course, students will be able to recognize, interpret, and understand the clinical significance of basic atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, as well as understand the 12-Lead ECG system. 1 hour lecture. (006477)
NURS 282	Nursing Role I	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. The following courses may be taken concurrently: ANTH 113 or ANTH 303 or SOCI 100; CHLD 252, NFSC 100 or NFSC 340, PSYC 101. Corequisites: NURS 283, NURS 284, NURS 285. This course is designed to address nursing competencies essential to the professional nursing role. The focus is on the nursing process. Skills in interpersonal communication, the history of nursing, and legal/ethical aspects of beginning nursing practice are emphasized. 2 hours lecture. (006453)
NURS 283	Nursing Foundations	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. The following courses may be taken concurrently: ANTH 113 or ANTH 303 or SOCI 100; CHLD 252, NFSC 100 or NFSC 340, PSYC 101. Corequisites: NURS 282, NURS 284, NURS 285. This course is an introduction to nursing therapeutics underlying the basic skills and concepts in the practice of professional nursing. The focus is on concepts related to physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and cultural needs and mechanisms for maximizing health. Basic pharmacology is included. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process in maintaining health for adults. 4 hours lecture. (006454)
NURS 284	Practicum in Nursing Foundations	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. The following courses may be taken concurrently: ANTH 113 or ANTH 303 or SOCI 100; CHLD 252, NFSC 100 or NFSC 340, PSYC 101. Corequisites: NURS 282, NURS 283, NURS 285. This nursing practicum provides the clinical opportunity to apply the theory, concepts, and principles of nursing care presented in NURS 282, NURS 283, and NURS 285. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process in the care of adults in acute care facilities. Clinical hours listed are hours per week. 12 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006438)
NURS 285	Nursing Assessment	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. The following courses may be taken concurrently: ANTH 113 or ANTH 303 or SOCI 100; CHLD 252, NFSC 100 or NFSC 340, PSYC 101. Corequisites: NURS 282, NURS 283, NURS 284. This course introduces the student to theory needed for application of the nursing process with emphasis on skills useful in data gathering and analysis for completing a health assessment. Normal and abnormal physical, social, and cultural structure and function are explored. 2 hours discussion. (006461)
NURS 293	Professional Role for LVN to BSN	3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: Admission to LVN to BSN option; completion of General Education Area A; BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. Corequisites: NURS 294, NURS 385W. This LVN to BSN bridge course introduces the LVN to the professional roles assumed by the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse, addressing essential nursing competencies for the professional nursing role. Focus is on theory and skills in therapeutic communication, critical thinking, patient education, nursing process, history, ethics and cutural competency. An orientation to distance learning methodologies and information competence is provided. Predominantly online, with required on-campus meetings. Prerequisite for all other courses in the LVN to BSN option. 3 hours lecture. (020666)
NURS 294	Simulation Practicum for LVN to BSN	1.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Admission to LVN to BSN option; completion of GE Pathway Foundation areas Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning; BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL 211, CHEM 108. Corequisites: NURS 293, NURS 385W. Students practice with human patient simulators in the Simulation Center, to practice and demonstrate advanced assessment skills as well as intermediate patient care competencies. Requires 45 hours in simulation center. 3 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (020667)
NURS 300W	RN-BSN Bridge Course	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: Completion of RN program (ADN or diploma). This RN-BSN bridge course introduces the RN to the CSU, Chico School of Nursing and to professional roles assumed by the baccalaureate-prepared nurse, including patient educator and advocate. Adult learning theory is presented and personal learning styles and critical thinking skills are assessed for program and career planning. Learning strategies to promote critical thinking are emphasized. Values clarification is utilized as a tool to improve decision making. Time management is emphasized as a tool to improve personal and organizational management. The course provides an orientation to distance learning methodologies such as WebCT, electronic mail, and computerized data searches to promote information competence. An experiental approach to learning is emphasized. Course hours are divided between on-campus time and Web-based learning. This course is prerequisite for all other courses in the major for RN-BSN students. 3 hours lecture. (006460)
NURS 301	E-Portfolio Development	2.0	SM
The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills they need to create an electronic portfolio to document learning and work experience (clinical competencies). 2 hours lecture. (021089)
NURS 303	Nursing Concepts for Acute Care	6.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 282, NURS 283, NURS 284, NURS 285. Corequisites: NURS 304, NURS 305. Therapeutic nursing interventions and physical, emotional/spiritual, social, and cultural concepts related to common acute conditions of the adult. The nursing process is used in relating theories to caring nursing practice. 6 hours discussion. (006463)
NURS 303E	RN BSN Nursing Concepts Acute Care	6.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 300W, NURS 306W, NURS 315W, NURS 342W, NURS 385W, NURS 422W, NURS 425. Corequisite: NURS 495W. This is an advanced placement "escrow course" which awards units for prior learning. RN BSN students can register for this course with or after completing NURS 495W. 18 hours independent study. Credit/no credit grading. (021054)
NURS 304	Practicum in Acute Care	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 282, NURS 283, NURS 284, NURS 285. Corequisites: NURS 303, NURS 305. Directed and supervised practice in the care of the acutely ill adult. Active application of the nursing process and nursing therapeutics in planning and implementing nursing care. Clinical hours listed are hours per week. 12 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006444)
NURS 305	Applied Pharmacology and Laboratory Data Analysis	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 282, NURS 283, NURS 284, NURS 285. Corequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304. Therapeutic pharmacology related to selected pathophysiology and drug classifications will be explored. Focus will be on desired effects, adverse effect, and patient/family teaching parameters. Case studies will facilitate analysis of laboratory data including the complete blood count, chemistry panel, coagulation studies, and arterial blood gases. 2 hours lecture. (006464)
NURS 306W	Current Concepts for Baccalaureate Nursing Practice	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: NURS 300W, current California RN license. This course provides the returning Registered Nurse student with the opportunity to review and explore today's nursing practice in light of ever-changing concepts and knowledge in the areas of mental health, pediatrics, and obstretical nursing practice. This course helps the student make a successful transition to baccalaureate nursing practice as taught in the CSU, Chico School of Nursing. This is a Web-based course and replaces the requirement to successfully pass National League for Nursing exams in each of the three content areas covered by the course. 3 hours lecture. (015887)
NURS 307	Advanced Placement Theory in Maternal-Child and Mental Health Nursing	6.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 306W. This course provides advanced placement credit for the RN to BSN, for prior learning in the areas of maternal-child and mental health nursing. On successful completion of NURS 306W, the RN is eligible to register for credit for this course. This course replaces challenge credit for NURS 313 and NURS 433. 18 hours independent study. Credit/no credit grading. (015888)
NURS 307P	Nursing Portfolio I	6.0	SM
Corequisite: NURS 301. In this course, students document learning and work experience (clinical competencies) in the areas of fundamentals and medical/surgical nursing. 6 hours clinical. Credit/no credit grading. (021091)
NURS 308P	Nursing Portfolio II	8.0	FA
Prerequisites: NURS 301, NURS 307P. Corequisites: NURS 300W, NURS 342W. In this course, students document learning and work experience (clinical competencies) in the areas of maternal/child nursing and gerontology. 8 hours clinical. Credit/no credit grading. (021090)
NURS 309P	Nursing Portfolio III	8.0	SP
Prerequisites: NURS 300W, NURS 308P. Corequisites: NURS 422W, NURS 495W. In this course students document learning and work experience (clinical competencies) in the areas of leadership/management and the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation of patient care across various healthcare settings. 8 hours clinical. Credit/no credit grading. (021088)
NURS 313	Maternal-Child Nursing	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. Corequisites: NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 342. This course presents the theoretical basis for the practice of maternal-child nursing, including nursing knowledge basic to the professional nursing care of the mother/fetus, infants, children, fathers, and families in relationship to childbearing and childrearing. The study of normal childbearing/ childrearing families as well as high-risk families is included. Physiological adaptations and alterations during pregnancy and in the health of children are examined as well as the growth and development of the fetus and child through adolescence. The focus of the course is the promotion of optimum health and development for mothers, children, and families. 4 hours discussion. (006467)
NURS 314	Practicum Maternal-Child Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. Corequisites: NURS 313, NURS 315, NURS 342. Directed and supervised practicum which focuses on maternal-fetal-neonatal and child nursing and includes nursing of childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences are provided in various settings including hospitals, offices, clinics, homes, schools, and teaching centers, to provide students with the opportunity to apply concurrent knowledge and the nursing process to the health of pregnant women, their fetuses, neonates, and children. Emphasis is placed on the development of assessment skills, and the application of nursing knowledge for the effective delivery of nursing care. Clinical hours listed are hours per week. 9 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006470)
NURS 315	Family Nursing	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. Corequisites: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 342. This course explores the application of nursing science principles, psychosocial theories, and the effect of the social and physical environment on the specialized health needs of the family-as-client. The use of the nursing process in unpredictable situations throughout the family lifespan is included with special emphasis on evaluating the aging family. The influence of psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual factors on the family and the delivery of nursing care to the family is stressed. The role of the nurse in assisting the family, utilizing family assessment, advocacy, and nursing support is discussed. The goal of family nursing is to meet the needs of persons of all ages in a wide variety of settings in multi-cultural societies through working with families. The health of the family influcences and is influenced by the health of its members. 2 hours lecture. (006469)
NURS 315W	Family Nursing	2.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Completion of RN program (ADN or diploma), NURS 300W. See NURS 315. This course is a Web-based version for RNs in the RN to BSN program. 2 hours lecture. (006472)
NURS 323	Applied Nursing Concepts for Acute Care for LVN to BSN	4.0	INQ
Prerequisites: NURS 293, NURS 294, NURS 385W. Corequisite: NURS 305. This course provides students with an advanced level of therapeutic nursing interventions, physical, emotional/spiritual, social and cultural concepts related to comon acute pathophysiological conditions of the adult. The nursing process is applied in relating thoeries to caring nursing practice. Designed for LVN to BSN students, based on a prior foundation of nursing knowledge. Predominantly online, with required on-campus meetings. 4 hours lecture. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (020669)
NURS 324	Acute Care Practicum for LVN to BSN	2.0	INQ
Prerequisites: NURS 305, NURS 323. Practice in the care of the acutely ill adult. Active application of the nursing process and nursing therapeutics in planning and implementing nursing care. Clinical hours are arranged by the faculty, to include direct supervision and preceptored experiences. Students must hold an active LVN license. Total of 90 hours. 6 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (020670)
NURS 326	Perspectives on Gender and Disease	3.0	FS	GE
This course is also offered as MCGS 326. This course explores the physiological mechanisms of disease and resistance, social definitions of disease, and gender-related factors in research, diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to disease. Diseases are usually studied and described in generic terms without regard to gender; however, it is apparent that substantial differences exist in male and female susceptibility, manifestations, and reponses to many diseases; just as significantly, society's responses to disease are clearly influenced by gender issues. These issues are explored, through the perspectives of both natural and social sciences. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. (005637)
NURS 330	NCLEX-RN Preparation	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. Corequisites: Semester 3, 4, or 5 of the Nursing major. This is a self-study course for the NCLEX-RN. There are four classroom sessions scheduled during the semester. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours in the Nursing Media Lab and/or through independent study, taking NCLEX practice tests. Students must maintain a log of study hours, along with the type of tests taken, the number of questions taken, percentage correct, and areas of weakness noted. Each student takes a structured assessment test near the end of the semester. 1 hour lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. (015889)
NURS 331	Maternal-Child Nursing for LVN to BSN	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: CHLD 252, NFSC 100, NURS 305, NURS 323, NURS 324. The theoretical basis for the practice of maternal-child nursing, including nursing knowledge basic to the professional nursing care of the mother/fetus, infants, children, fathers and families in relation to childbearing and childrearing. Emphasis placed on promotion of optimum health and development for high-risk mothers, children and families. Predominantly online, with required on-campus meetings. 3 hours lecture. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (020671)
NURS 334	Maternal-Child Practicum for LVN to BSN	2.0	INQ
Prerequisites: NURS 315W, NURS 331. Corequisite: NURS 335. Practice focused on maternal, fetal, neonatal, child and family nursing care. Clinical hours are arranged by the faculty, to include direct supervision and preceptored experiences in hospital clinic and specialty centers. Emphasis is placed on assessment and application of nursing knowledge for the effective delivery of care for pregnant women, fetuses, neonates, and children. Students must hold an active LVN licence. Total of 90 hours. 6 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (020672)
NURS 335	Nursing Portfolio for LVN to BSN	6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: NURS 323, NURS 324, NURS 331. Corequisite: NURS 334. This course provides advanced placement credit for the LVN to BSN, based on prior learning and exprience in medical-surgical and maternal-child nursing. On successful completion of the prerequisites, and submission of a portfolio documenting prior experience, the LVN is eligible to register for credit for this course. 18 hours independent study. Credit/no credit grading. (020673)
NURS 342	Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: NURS 303, NURS 304, NURS 305. Corequisite: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315. This course provides an introduction to the leadership role of the professional nurse in improving nursing practice. The class will focus on evidence-based practice for nursing. This includes developing skills to question clinical practice and access best evidence to use when implementing clinical decision making in order to deliver high quality care. This evidence-based approach to clinical care will facilitate long term inquiry skills that will impact long range planning for the profession. 3 hours lecture. (020588)
NURS 342W	Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Nurs 300W. This course is a web-based version of NURS 342 for RN's in the RN to BSN program. 3 hours lecture. (020589)
NURS 368	Women's Health	3.0	FS	GE
This course is also offered as HCSV 368, WMST 368. This course represents an overview of health care issues faced by women throughout the life cycle. The course begins an examination of scientific inquiry and the study of disease in women. Then, using sociological, political, and behavioral sciences, the roles, rights, and responsibilities of women in the health care system are assessed. The course concludes with a biological review of the female body and specific health care problems common to women. This course encompasses a woman-centered philosophy which encourages women's active participation in their health care decisions. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. (004381)
NURS 385W	Nursing Assessment	2.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Completion of RN program (ADN or diploma), NURS 300W. See NURS 285. This course is a Web-based version for RNs in the RN to BSN program. 2 hours lecture. (006462)
NURS 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 2 hours lecture. (006555)
NURS 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006556)
NURS 399H	Honors in Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three semesters of the baccalaureate Nursing program with a nursing GPA of 3.5 or above, faculty permission. An independent study involving substantial research for a nursing project, culminating in a professional presentation. Students enroll in NURS 399H twice. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (006568)
NURS 422	Leadership/Management and Professional Issues in Nursing	3.0	FS	GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 342. Corequisites: NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434, NURS 444. Introduction to the management and leadership roles of the professional nurse within the structure of an organization. The focus is on accountability for quality assurance in the provision of nursing care, interdisciplinary communication, and consultative and collaborative relationships. Legal authority for nursing practice and the impact of political and legislative processes are emphasized. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (006480)
NURS 422W	Leadership/Management and Professional Issues in Nursing	3.0	INQ	GW
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, NURS 300W, current California RN license, admission to RN-BSN Option. See NURS 422. This course is a Web-based version for RNs in the RN-BSN Option. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. (006481)
NURS 424	Practicum in Patient Care Management	2.5	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 342. Corequisites: NURS 422, NURS 433, NURS 434, NURS 444. This is a preceptored clinical practicum in the application of principles of leadership and management from NURS 422. Students use leadership/management theory as well as the basic and applied sciences and humanities from previous courses as the basis for planning and implementing nursing therapeutics for groups of acutely ill patients. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, team building, communication, priority setting, collaborative decision making, and advocacy. Clinical time is blocked into a 7-8 week rotation, for a total of 90 hours. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet preceptor's schedule. 7.5 hours laboratory. (006487)
NURS 425	Advanced Nursing Practicum	3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Current California RN license. Verification that clinical requirements are met. NURS 385W, NURS 300W, NURS 306W, departmental permission. Corequisites: NURS 422W. Clinical practicum in the management of adult and family clients in diverse healthcare setting for RN-BSN students. Applied practice in child and family assessment, management of the childbearing family through the perinatal period, and management of mental health clients in community settings. Additionally, the student will develop a project demonstrating advanced clinical leadership. An on-campus workshop will be required at the beginning of the semester, to include Denver II screening skills, perinatal assessments, and portfolio development. Practicum experiences will be arranged in the student's locale as much as possible, using local CPSP and mental health agencies. Practicum times are flexible, arranged by the student and the agency, under the guidance of faculty. This course replaces NURS 424 for the RN-BSN student. 3 hours discussion. (006489)
NURS 426	Nursing Practicum Experience	10.0	FS
Prerequisites: California RN license, departmental permission. Corequisites: NURS 425. Nursing portfolio development for credit for prior nursing experience. Practicum credits will be awarded based on successful completion of NURS 425 and on portfolio evaluation of prior nursing experience. 30 hours independent study. Credit/no credit grading. (006490)
NURS 433	Nursing Management of Maladaptive Behavior	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 342. Corequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 434, NURS 444. The course focuses on the use of the nursing process as it relates to theories of physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual structure and function within environments in promotional, restorative, and rehabilitative management of the major maladaptive behaviors of individuals and groups. The intricate interrelationships of these factors in development and treatment of maladaptive behaviors is stressed. It includes the examination of psychiatric nursing roles within interdisciplinary treatment methods. Current mental and behavioral health research findings are incorporated. 3 hours discussion. (006505)
NURS 434	Practicum in Management of Maladaptive Behavior	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 342. Corequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 444. The course provides clinical experience which gives the student the opportunity to actualize the nursing process with individuals and groups of patients experiencing maladaptive behavior. Theoretical formulations from NURS 433 are used to facilitate this process. The interdisciplinary setting allows the student to examine and define the nursing roles within it. Clinical hours listed are the average hours per week over the entire semester; actual clinical time is blocked into eight-week rotations. 6 hours laboratory. (006506)
NURS 444	Leadership/Management Practicum	1.5	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 313, NURS 314, NURS 315, NURS 342. Corequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434. This is a preceptored clinical practicum in the application of principles of leadership and management from NURS 422. Students use leadership/management theory as well as the basic and applied sciences and humanities from previous courses as the basis for planning and implementing nursing therapeutics for groups of acutely ill patients. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, team building, communication, priority setting, collaborative decision making, and advocacy. Clinical time is blocked into a 7-8 week rotation, for a total of 67.5 hours. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet preceptor's schedule. 4.5 hours laboratory. (020290)
NURS 463	Nursing Care of the Gerontology Patient	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434. Corequisites: NURS 474, NURS 475, NURS 493, NURS 494. Focus on the use of the nursing process as it relates to 1) persons in the aging population (unique characteristics, cultural diversity, lifestyle adjustments, and common aging changes); 2) environment (concerns in delivering services, political and socioeconomic climate, ethical considerations, cultural realities, and community support); 3) health (wellness potential and health maintenance, common illness, and related nursing considerations); 4) nursing (emerging roles and standards of practice for gerontological nursing). Critical thinking and collaborative decision making skills will be emphasized. 1 hour discussion. (006521)
NURS 474	Practicum in Community Health Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434. Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 475, NURS 493, NURS 494. This course is a synthesis of nursing and public health practice with the goal of promoting and preserving the health of populations. Emphasis is on establishing a caring presence in the community with responsibility to the population as a whole. Students will apply the nursing process and concepts to culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities in homes, community agencies, and schools to facilitate movement toward achievement of maximum potential for daily living. This course includes a service learning project. Clinical hours listed are hours per week. 9 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006533)
NURS 475	Public Health Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434, NURS 444. Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 474, NURS 493, NURS 494. This course provides an introduction to the specialty of public health nursing. Students examine the impact of epidemiological, social, ethical, cultural, political, economic, and legal factors on lifestyle and health. Students apply the principles of public health science combined with nursing knowledge and skills to address the disease prevention needs of individuals, families, and communities. 3 hours lecture. (020291)
NURS 475W	Public Health Nursing	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 300W, NURS 306W, NURS 315W, NURS 342W, NURS 425, NURS 426, completion of all nursing core courses, current California RN license. Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 474, NURS 495W. This course provides an introduction to the specialty of public health nursing. Students examine the impact of epidemiological, social, ethical, cultural, political, economic, and legal factors on lifestyle and health. Students apply the principles of public health science combined with nursing knowledge and skills to address the disease prevention needs of individuals, families, and communities. 3 hours lecture. (020292)
NURS 484	Capstone Nursing Simulation Practicum	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 424, NURS 434. Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 474, NURS 475, NURS 493, NURS 494. Advanced nursing practicum, using human patient simulators to practice advanced nursing skills and critical thinking exercises applied to complex patient scenarios. 6 hours laboratory. (020976)
NURS 485	Nursing Preceptorships	2.0 -4.0	SMF
A clinical nursing preceptorship requiring a minimum of 150 clinical hours. Placements are available in a variety of clinical settings throughout northern California. Students develop written objectives and are assigned a supervising preceptor within the facility. Emphasis is placed upon exposing urban nursing students to the opportunities available in rural areas. Work schedule is arranged through Rural California Nursing Preceptorship Program. This course is approved for 30 contact hours from the California Board of Registered Nursing. Participating students may choose to be credited with these units. 2 hours discussion. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006545)
NURS 489	Nursing Externship	1.0 -4.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 303, NURS 304. This course is an externship offered for 1.0-4.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. An elective clinical course for students who wish to gain additional clinical experience while employed in a clinical setting. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, the extern provides direct care to selected patients, consistent with the student's level of clinical experience and knowledge. Course offering is dependent on availability of supervising nursing faculty, employment by a participating clinical agency, and availability of a nurse preceptor in the agency. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006566)
NURS 493	Integrative Nursing Theory	1.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434. Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 474, NURS 475, NURS 494. This course is designed to reinforce and promote synthesis of biophysical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual concepts from previous courses in a holistic nursing approach for patients with complex problems. Case studies and research findings will be utilized for analysis of disruptions of structural integrity and the integration of nurisng knowledge. 1 hour discussion. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006552)
NURS 494	Practicum in Integrative Nursing	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 422, NURS 424, NURS 433, NURS 434. Corequisites: NURS 463, NURS 474, NURS 475, NURS 493. Supervised clinical practice using a laboratory model. This course is designed as a capstone to the nursing program and is to be taken concurrently with NURS 493. The student will provide care and practice advanced problem solving for patient(s) with complex health problems, incorporating research findings, current theory, and nursing science in addressing complex biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient situations. Clinical hours listed are the average hours per week over the entire semester; actual clinical time is blocked into eight-week rotations. 6 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see the Class Schedule. (006553)
NURS 495W	Advanced Concepts: Pathophysiology and Nursing Theory	4.0	INQ
Prerequisites: NURS 300W, NURS 422W, NURS 425, NURS 426, NURS 342W, current California RN license, completion of all nursing core courses. This Web-based course is designed to reinforce and promote synthesis of biophysical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual concepts from previous courses in a holistic nursing approach for patients with complex problems. Advanced pathophysiology will be emphasized. Case studies will be utilized for analysis of complex biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual patient situations. The student will incorporate research findings, current theory, and nursing science to make decisions for patients with complex health problems. The student will provide care and practice advanced problem solving. Required for the RN-BSN student; replaces NURS 493 and NURS 494. 4 hours discussion. (006554)
NURS 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006567)
NURS 610	Teaching and Technology	2.0	F2
This course examines the increased role of technology in healthcare and its transformational impact on nursing. Students learn how to integrate technology into nursing education to create compelling learning environments. 2 hours seminar. (015876)
NURS 620	Advanced Nursing Research and Theory	4.0	F2
Prerequisites: College-level statistics, undergraduate research course. The focus of this Web-based course is twofold: 1) to hone the analytic skills necessary to apply and conduct graduate-level research in nursing and 2) to explore and analyze the major nursing and health-related models and theories. Use of research and theory to influence changes in nursing care delivery in health care agencies and educational settings across the life span is emphasized. Ethical considerations and cultural competence are explored. The course provides the foundation for the master's culminating activity. 4 hours seminar. (015877)
NURS 630	Dynamics of the Advanced Nursing Role	2.0	S1
This Web-based course explores the dynamic role of the master's-prepared nurse in a variety of settings. Theories and strategies for implementation of the advanced nursing role are applied, and issues related to the integration of the advanced nursing role are analyzed. 2 hours seminar. (015878)
NURS 640	Advanced Concepts of Adult Nursing Care	4.0	S1
This Web-based course examines advanced and complex physical, emotional, spiritual, and developmental changes as they relate to young, middle, and older adults, and frail elderly individuals from various cultural/ethnic groups. Selected bioethical, cultural/spiritual and socio-economic issues are briefly examined. Selected clinical phenomena are analyzed for their effect on adult individuals of various ages. Case studies are used to apply the course content holistically. 4 hours seminar. (015879)
NURS 645	Issues and Ethics in the Delivery of Health Care	3.0	F1
Prerequisites: NURS 640. This Web-based course analyzes the ethical, social, political, cultural, and economic factors influencing the American health care system. Population-based health care is emphasized. Strategies to maximize the use of existing resources are identified, alternative approaches are explored, and plans for implementing change within the current health care system are developed. 3 hours seminar. (015880)
NURS 647	Advanced Practicum in Nursing Care	2.0	F1
Prerequisites: NURS 640, one year of clinical experience. Corequisites: NURS 645. This practicum course integrates the content from previous and concurrent courses using a preceptor model. Students provide advanced nursing care to a selected population. The impact of social, cultural, political, economic, and ethical factors on this population are analyzed. Appropriate strategies to provide advanced nursing care are implemented and evaluated. The implementation of an advanced nursing care role in a selected setting is analyzed and evaluated. 6 hours clinical. (015881)
NURS 650	Instructional Process in Nursing Education	4.0	S2
Prerequisites: NURS 640, NURS 645, NURS 647. Corequisites: NURS 651. The focus of this Web-based course is an analysis of major concepts and research on learning theory and teaching-learning strategies for the traditional and non-traditional learner. Evaluation processes such as clinical evaluation and test construction are explored. Cultural/ethnic, and ethical issues as applied to the educational setting are examined. Emphasis is on the development of the educator role. 4 hours seminar. (015882)
NURS 651	Curriculum Process in Nursing Education	2.0	S2
Prerequisites: NURS 640, NURS 645, NURS 647. Corequisites: NURS 650. The focus of this Web-based course is an analysis and evaluation of major concepts and research related to curriculum development. Students have the opportunity to work in groups to develop a curriculum and to evaluate a curriculum. 2 hours seminar. (015883)
NURS 657	Practicum for the Instructional Process in Nursing Education	4.0	F2
Prerequisites: NURS 650, NURS 651. This practicum course incorporates advanced nursing knowledge, teaching-learning theory, research, simulation methodology and outcome evaluation. Students gain experience through application of nursing knowledge in both the clinical setting and the simulation laboratory. 12 hours laboratory. (015884)
NURS 660	Research Proposal Seminar	1.0	F2
Prerequisites: NURS 620, NURS 640, NURS 645, NURS 650, NURS 651. In this Web-based course, students begin the process of writing a research proposal. Students are expected to apply nursing theory, research, and specialty content from previous courses. 1 hour seminar. Credit/no credit grading. (015885)
NURS 697	Independent Study	1.0 -6.0	FS
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006609)
NURS 697P	Nursing Professional Paper	2.0	FS
Prerequisites: NURS 610, NURS 620, NURS 630, NURS 640, NURS 645, NURS 647, NURS 650, NURS 651, NURS 660. Corequisite: NURS 657. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 2 hours seminar. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020652)
NURS 699P	Master's Project	1.0 -6.0	FS
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006619)
NURS 699T	Master's Thesis	1.0 -6.0	FS
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (006617)