Department of Nursing

This is a hybrid course designed for students interested in entering the baccalaureate nursing training program. It will include online modules covering the profession of nursing and medical terminology that students need as they prepare to enter the health profession. The course will include a lab component. Students will meet for a 3-hour lab each week to review online content, and learn and practice foundational nursing skills.

The focus of this course will be health assessment through the gathering of subjective and objective data through interview and physical examination of the adult client. An introduction to clinical judgement, professional communication skills and documentation related to health assessment will be presented. Older adult, pediatric, and cultural considerations will be addressed for each body system.  This course has a required lab component. The student must register for a section of NURS2000L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS2000) course is linked to the lab component (NURS2000L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements).  (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Lab component linked to the NURS2000 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing health assessment that are taught in NURS2000. A variety of hands on learning modalities may be used in a lab setting. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS2000 and NURS2000L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS2000 or NURS2000L) are not met, the entire set both NURS2000 and NURS2000L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

This course focuses on the application of critical thinking through use of a clinical judgement framework. It integrates concepts from course prerequisites in the development and implementation of individualized plans of care for clients/patients based on the principles of evidence-based practice. The student will learn basic interventions, medical administration, and critical nursing skills. This course has a required lab component. The student must register for a section of NURS2005L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS2005) course is linked to the lab component (NURS 2005L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements).  (4 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Lab component linked to the NURS2005 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of fundamental concepts related to nursing clinical judgement and basic nursing skills that are introduced in NURS2005. A variety of hands on learning modalities may be used in a lab setting. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS2005 and NURS2005L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS2005 or NURS2005L) are not met, the entire set both NURS2005 and NURS2005L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Healthcare careers can be physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually demanding. This course examines factors in the life of the nurse that can strengthen their capacity for resilience. It utilizes Crafted 4 Care curriculum designed to help the student develop meaningful virtues and spiritual space practices from a Christian worldview. The course is taught in a hybrid format. Individual, contemplative work will be completed online with a required classroom component that explores the ongoing development of virtues and spiritual spaces in the life of the nurse.

Focuses on health promotion for the perinatal client and family including the newborn in the acute care and community setting. Evidence based nursing care of the childbearing families with application of pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology. Women's health is a component of this course. This class has a required clinical component. The student must register for a section of NURS3010L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3010) is linked to the clinical component (NURS3010L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN student handbook for specific progression requirements). (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3010 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing care of the child bearing family that are taught in NURS3010. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3010 and NURS3010L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3010 or NURS3010L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3010 and NURS3010L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Focuses on the family, growth and development, health promotion, and preventive care of children. Application of pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology pertaining to childrearing families will be incorporated. Clinical/Nursing Lab component. Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3015 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of chronic conditions across the lifespan that are taught in NURS3015. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3015 and NURS3015L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3015 or NURS3015L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3015 and NURS3015L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

This course focuses on the management of individuals with acute and chronic mental disorders in acute and community settings. Application of psychopharmacology will be integrated. A clinical component is included. Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3020 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of mental health and advanced therapeutic communication techniques that are taught in NURS3020. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3020 and NURS3020L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3020 or NURS3020L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3020 and NURS3020L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Clinical judgment skills are applied to selected acute and chronic disease processes in the care of adult patients and their families. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning are emphasized as part of providing safe, quality nursing care that is patient centered, evidence based, and interprofessionally collaborative. This course has a required clinical component. The student must register for a section of NURS3030L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3030) course is linked to the clinical component (NURS 3030L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3030 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of acute and chronic conditions that are taught in NURS3030. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3030 and NURS3030L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3030 or NURS3030L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3030 and NURS3030L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

This course explores pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and age span considerations in pharmacology. The mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, potential adverse effects and nursing implications of major drug classifications are examined through the consideration of prototype drugs. Pharmacotherapy of the gastrointestinal system, autonomic nervous system, respiratory system, and anti-infective agents are covered.  Complementary and alternative therapies are included. Pharmacology of body defenses, infectious and neoplastic diseases, gastrointestinal system and endocrine system are covered.

This course continues to build on concepts introduced in Pharmacology I.  The mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, potential adverse effects and nursing implications of major drug classifications are examined through the consideration of prototype drugs.  Pharmacology of viral and neoplastic diseases, the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and endocrine system are covered.

Nutrition management is a key component of health promotion and healing. The skilled registered nurse must be knowledgeable in the rationale for and application of nutrition concepts in management of both chronic and acute health conditions. 

Best practices in the management of chronic conditions across the lifespan start with an understanding of patient group demographic identifiers and optimal health outcomes. This course examines the most common chronic health disorders from childhood to older adult. The student will discover and apply best practices in the day-to-day care management of these conditions. The student will develop teaching/learning plans that promote quality of life outcomes for clients/patients living with these conditions. The student will also develop introductory therapeutic communication skills. This course has a required clinical/SIM/Lab component. The student must register for a section of NURS3100L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3100) course is linked to the clinical/SIM/Lab component (NURS 3100L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3100 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of chronic conditions across the lifespan that are taught in NURS3100. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3100 and NURS3100L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3100 or NURS3100L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3100 and NURS3100L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Clinical judgement skills are the bread and butter of nursing skill and expertise. This introduction to acute care course examines the components of clinical judgement for managing care for the patient/client with one medical diagnosis. The student will gain competency in clinical judgement skills to ensure safe, quality nursing care that is patient-centered, evidence-based, and inter-professionally collaborative. This course has a required clinical component. The student must register for a section of NURS3110L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3110) course is linked to the clinical component (NURS 3110L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3110 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of patients with one acute health condition that are taught in NURS3110. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3110 and NURS3110L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3110 or NURS3110L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3110 and NURS3110L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Mental health conditions are a growing demographic in all patient care settings. In this course students will develop competency in assessing and planning care for patients with mental health conditions. Nurses are often the first on the healthcare team to encounter patients who have become agitated, combative, self-injurious, suicidal, grieving, anxious, depressed, and more. Mastery of the therapeutic communication skills necessary to manage these encounters is vital for the generalist nurse. The course will have didactic and clinical learning opportunities for developing these skills. Both the didactic and clinical components must be passed successfully to progress through the nursing program. Clinical assignments will be published the first week of class. (2 credits didactic and 1 credit clinical/sim)

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3200 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to care of the patient/clinet with mental health co-morbidities and advanced therapeutic communication skills. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3200 and NURS3200L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3200 or NURS3200L) are not met, the entire set (both NURS3200 and NURS3200L) must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Most patient populations experience two or more health diagnosis or co-morbidities. In this course, the student's level of clinical judgement will be challenged to integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and other disciplines into care management of patient with more that one diagnosis. Both the didactic and clinical components must be passed successfully to progress through the nursing program. Clinical assignments will be published the first week of class. (3 credits didactic and 2 credits clinical/sim)

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3210 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to patient populations experiencing two or more health diagnosis or co-morbidities that are taught in NURS3210. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3210 and NURS3210L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3210 or NURS3210L) are not met, the entire set (both NURS3210 and NURS3210L) must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

This course provides a foundation in population health including assessment and health intervention for culturally diverse and vulnerable populations and local communities. Students will apply concepts of epidemiology to community health events. Students will apply principles of disaster response. The student must register for a section of NURS3220L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3220) course is linked to the clinical component (NURS 3220L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (3 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3220 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to community health nursing that are taught in NURS3220. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3220 and NURS3220L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3220 or NURS3220L) are not met, the entire set both NURS3220 and NURS3220L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

The student will be introduced to trauma and ICU levels of care. Critical thinking leading to clinical judgement in complex health encounters will include application of evidence-based practice and management of critical health conditions in high-acuity settings. Student's clinical work will include practice within a Team model of nursing, tele-medicine, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This course has a required clinical component. The student must register for a section of NURS3310L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS3310) course is linked to the clinical component (NURS 3310L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (5 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3310 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to introductory Trauma and ICU levels of care that are taught in NURS3310. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3310 and NURS3310L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3310 or NURS3310L) are not met, the entire set (both NURS3310 and NURS3310L) must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

This course will build on concepts taught in Community Health I by adding a global perspective. It will consider the work of the World Health Organization and compare and contrast community health assessment between western and non-western communities. Students will consider the impact of health policy and health economics on the health of nations and how the health of populations impacts health policy and economics.

This course focuses on the care of the pre-natal client and family, birth process, newborn, and acute pediatric care. Assessment and evidence-based interventional nursing care of the childbearing family and families with young children. Students will apply course content to the care of families, infants, and children in the acute care setting. Clinical assignments will be published the first week of class. (2 credits didactic and 1 credit clinical/sim)

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS3500 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to maternal/child nursingthat are taught in NURS3500. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS3500 and NURS3500L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS3500 or NURS3500L) are not met, the entire set (both NURS3500 and NURS3500L) must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

The impact of multifactorial complex health needs of the adult client and their family will be examined. Clinical reasoning, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and nursing management of clients pertaining to complex health needs will be explored within high acuity settings for adults. Multidisciplinary collaborative care, transitional care, and end of life issues will be incorporated. Clinical/Simulation Lab component. Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS40000 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of complex acute conditions that are taught in NURS4000. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS4000 and NURS4000L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS4000 or NURS4000L) are not met, the entire set both NURS4000 and NURS4000L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Provides a foundation in population health. This course includes assessment, intervention and evaluation of culturally diverse and vulnerable populations. Service learning is a required component of this course. The students will learn the environmental influences upon the health of populations. This is a hybrid course delivery. This course has a required clinical component. The student must register for a section of NURS4010L along with this didactic course. The didactic (NURS4010) course is linked to the clinical component (NURS 4010L). Both must be successfully completed to progress through the nursing program (please refer to the BSN Student Handbook for specific progression requirements). (4 credits) Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS4010 didactic course. It is designed to provide hands-on learning activities in which students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the application of concepts related to the nursing management of chronic conditions across the lifespan that are taught in NURS4010. As the title suggests, a variety of hands on learning modalities may be used including clinical, simulation, and/or lab. Students must successfully master the competencies required in both NURS4010 and NURS4010L (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS4010 or NURS4010L) are not met, the entire set both NURS4010 and NURS4010L must be repeated successfully before the student qualifies to progress in the nursing program.

Focus on the development and improvement of leadership and management skills as applied within professional nursing practice. Topics will include quality, organizational cultures, leadership and management styles. Students will apply team building concepts through negotiation, collaboration, coordination and conflict resolution exercises. Additionally, students will be provided a thorough review of healthcare systems and policy.

This course will identify, develop and improve leadership and management skills for the nursing professional in their practice. Topics will include: leadership/management styles, organizational culture, quality and many more. Learners will build/apply team building concepts through negotiation, collaboration and conflict resolution exercises. They will also review healthcare systems, legislative as well as other policy impacts on the nursing profession.

Students will be guided in applying and incorporating research into evidence-based nursing practice. Human subject protection training is required. This may be offered as a hybrid course delivery.

This capstone course facilitates the transition from student to graduate professional nurse and fosters professional growth and development. Students will apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the major under the mentorship of a nurse preceptor. Students review and prepare for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX). The course assists majors to reflect on their educational experience and professional development in light of the institutional values of Northwest Nazarene University. Clinical preceptorship of 180 hours. Fee: Additional fee required.

This course is a capstone Clinical/SIM/Lab component linked to the NURS4040 didactic course. In this capstone clinical experience, the student must demonstrate mastery of all Nursing Program outcomes taught throughout the entire BSN Program. The primary learning synthesis and assessment activity is designed as a final 1:1 nurse-student preceptorship of 180 hours in a clinical setting. Students must successfully demonstrate mastery of all competencies required throughout the Nursing Program (as outlined in the BSN Student Handbook). If competencies in either one of these components (NURS4040 or NURS4040L) are not met, or if the demonstrated clinical experience is paused due to identified failure to demonstrate mastery of competencies, both NURS4040 and NURS4040L must be repeated and passed successfully before the student is able to progress towards graduation from the nursing program.

This course will examine professional ethical standards in healthcare. It will include a review of the traditional theories of and the contemporary ethical applications to healthcare. The focus is the integration of ethical responsibility and the medical environment.

A study of special topics related to current issues and trends in nursing. Subject matter may change to meet the needs of the learner.

This course aids the student in preparation for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. Students will review test-taking strategies, the unique item types they will encounter, complete a comprehensive set of content practice exams, and experience a live review with an exam review expert.

This is a dynamic and empowering course designed to cultivate and enhance your leadership skills for the rapidly evolving business landscape. In this comprehensive program, participants will embark on a transformative journey that explores the principles, practices, and mindset required to lead teams and contribute to organizations of meaning. A basic understanding of leadership concepts is required.