| NUR 102 | Dynamics of Nursing | 1 & 2 | 2/2 |
| | An introduction to the dynamics of professional nursing. The roles and behaviors of the professional nurse are introduced. Interpersonal and therapeutic communications and the nurse-client relationship are emphasized. Opportunities for personal and professional development are explored. |
| NUR 104 | Foundations for Nursing Practice | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | An introduction to the scope of human needs, utilization of the nursing process as a systematic approach to meeting those needs, and the role of the professional nurse in assisting individuals toward optimal health. |
| NUR 105 | Foundations for Nursing Practice - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 6/2 |
| | Clinical settings are utilized in the application of fundamental concepts, principles of nursing, and communication skills that are employed in providing basic client care.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur105/ |
| NUR 110 | Nursing Informatics | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | This course teaches the use of information technology (IT) to access, retrieve, organize, and evaluate information related to evidence-based nursing practice. Using a problem-based approach, students will use IT resources to examine health-related problems, obtain and organize pertinent information, and professionally communicate findings. |
| NUR 150 | Nursing Freshman Scholars Seminar | 1 | 1/1 |
| | A seminar which fosters intellectual curiosity and an interest in nursing research, theory, and practice by introducing the Freshmen Scholars to Nursing Faculty and their scholarship. |
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| NUR 206 | Health Assessment | 1 & 2 | 2/2 |
| | Concepts and principles underlying assessment of the health status of individuals are presented. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychosocial findings in the well person. |
| NUR 207 | Health Assessment - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 6/2 |
| | Development of communication and assessment skills. Students implement in the nursing process by obtaining health histories, performing physical and psychosocial assessments, establishing a database, and formulating initial nursing plans. |
| NUR 208 | Lifespan Human Development | 1 & 2 | 2/2 |
| | A study of the continuity of development throughout the lifespan to gain an understanding of the influences of heredity and environment on the individual. Nursing implications of developmental changes are identified.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur208/ |
| NUR 214 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | An introduction to pathophysiological alterations in major regulatory mechanisms of the body. Provides a foundation for understanding general nursing practice, various diagnostic procedures, and selected therapeutic regimens.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur214/ |
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| NUR 302 | Adult Nursing I | 1 & 2 | 4/4 |
| | The study of adult responses to alterations in tissue integrity related to surgical intervention, cellular division, nutrition, elimination, reproductive, and sensory functions. Emphasizes application of the nursing process to assist adults in reaching their optimal level of wellness.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur302/ |
| NUR 303 | Adult Nursing 1 - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 9/3 |
| | Focuses upon assisting clients with alterations in tissue integrity related to surgical intervention, cellular division, reproductive function, elimination, and nutrition. Emphasizes application of the nursing process to assist adults in reaching their optimal level of wellness.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur303/ |
| NUR 304 | Psychosocial Nursing | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | Demonstrates the relevance of psychosocial nursing concepts to all areas of professional practice. Provides a conceptual integration of the nursing process, theories, and research from psychosocial sciences and humanities as these relate to the care of persons with mental disorders.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur304/ |
| NUR 305 | Psychosocial Nursing - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 6/2 |
| | Application of psychosocial concepts and methods in using the nursing process to promote optimal levels of wellness for individuals, families, and target groups.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur305/ |
| NUR 306 | Adult Nursing II | 1 & 2 | 4/4 |
| | The study of adult responses to alterations in oxygenation, circulatory dynamics, endocrine regulation, activity, neurological regulation, and immune regulation. Emphasizes application of the nursing process to assist adults in reaching their optimal level of wellness.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur306/ |
| NUR 307 | Adult Nursing II - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 9/3 |
| | Focuses upon assisting clients with alterations in oxygenation, circulatory dynamics, endocrine regulation, activity, neurological regulation, and immune regulation. Emphasizes application of the nursing process to assist adults in reaching their optimal level of wellness.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur307/ |
| NUR 310 | Public Health Science | 1 & 2 | 2/2 |
| | Principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as additional components of public health science and the health care delivery system, are studied. Strategies for addressing public health problems are examined using the framework of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur310/ |
| NUR 312 | Nursing of Childbearing Families | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | A study of the childbearing cycle in normal and high-risk families. The role of the nurse in meeting health needs of these families and their newborns is analyzed.
Website: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/ecourses/ |
| NUR 313 | Nursing of Childbearing Families - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 6/2 |
| | Supervised clinical experiences in application of the nursing process in meeting health needs of childbearing families. Promotes acquisition of skills in caring for families and their newborns during uncomplicated and/or complicated childbearing experiences in a variety of settings.
Website: http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/ecourses/ |
| NUR 327 | Nursing and the Aged | | 3/3 |
| | Course focuses on normal aging. Relevant findings from the gerontology literature are discussed as they apply to older adults. Ethical/legal issues related to older adults are discussed. |
| NUR 328 | Pathophysiology Applied to Client Care | | 3/3 |
| | This course organizes physiological principles into a rationale for commonly encountered signs, symptoms, and therapy of selected disorders and diseases. Students are encouraged to synthesize these principles into a basis for formulating and evaluating the nursing care of clients.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur328/ |
| NUR 332 | Transition to Professional Nursing | 1 | 3/3 |
| | Examines the needs and concerns unique to the registered nurse student. The application of theory to contemporary work settings, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development, are explored. The course assists the RN student in transition into a professional nursing program. |
| NUR 351 | Transcultural Nursing | | 2/(2-3) |
| | Examines health beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors of culturally diverse individuals/groups. Cultural assessment will focus on tools, methods, nursing care adaptations. Interactions among individuals of various cultures will enhance communications skills and understanding of cultural similarities and differences. |
| NUR 371 | Spiritual Needs of Clients | | 1/(1-2) |
| | Emphasis is placed upon developing the student's ability to identify spiritual concerns. The interruption in balance of the mind-body-spirit aspect is the focus along with nursing interventions that assist people in their spiritual needs. |
| NUR 373 | Concepts in Oncology Nursing | | 2/(2-3) |
| | Prerequisite: NUR 302 or consent of instructor.
A study of the multidisciplinary, multimodality approach to the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. Current concepts in the care and rehabilitation of clients affected by cancer will be emphasized. Responses of individuals, families, and caregivers will be explored. |
| NUR 399 | Special Topics | | (0-6)/(1-6) |
| | Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by faculty. |
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| NUR 402 | Public Health Nursing | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | Historical development of public health nursing is the basis for exploring the future direction of public health nursing. Nursing process in public health nursing practice and common health problems encountered in public health nursing are studied.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur402/ |
| NUR 403 | Public Health Nursing - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 7.5/3 |
| | This course is a synthesis of nursing practice and public health science. Health promotion, health maintenance, health teaching and counseling, and coordination of care are utilized in providing population-focused care to individuals, families, and groups in the community. A select caseload of clients, as well as special projects, are assigned to develop student skills in the practice of public health nursing.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur403/ |
| NUR 404 | Leadership in Nursing | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | Theories and principles concerning human behavior in organizations, with emphasis on leadership roles encountered in professional nursing practice.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur404/ |
| NUR 408 | Research in Nursing | 1 & 2 | 2/2 |
| | A study of the principles and methodology of research in nursing practice. Students will be expected to interpret research, identify its methods and significance, and analyze findings in order to be a consumer of nursing research.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur408/ |
| NUR 409 | Senior Capstone Clinic | 1 & 2 | 1/3 |
| | A clinical practicum focused on synthesizing and refining skills in the delivery and management of nursing care to groups of clients. Management concepts, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional dynamics are incorporated in the context of legal, ethical, and evidence-based practice. |
| NUR 410 | Issues in Professional Nursing | 1 & 2 | 2/2 |
| | Provides opportunities for analysis of elements that reflect the progressive development of the role of the professional nurse. Formalizes a framework that integrates the issues of political action, socio-legal concerns, multiculturalism, and ethical models into nursing practice.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur410/ |
| NUR 412 | Pediatric Nursing | 1 & 2 | 3/3 |
| | A study of the factors influencing health promotion, protection, and maintenance of infants, children, and adolescents. Family theory; growth and development; primary healthcare; and acute, chronic, and terminal conditions are examined.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur412/ |
| NUR 413 | Pediatric Nursing - Clinic | 1 & 2 | 5/2 |
| | Experience is provided in caring for healthy, at risk, acutely, and chronically ill infants, children, and adolescents and their families.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur413/ |
| NUR 436 | Case Studies in Interdisciplinary Health Care | | 1/1 |
| | Prerequisite: NUR 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 310, 312, 313, or consent of instructor.
This interdisciplinary course provides problem-solving experience in interdisciplinary communication and health care. Exercises illustrate the forces of change within the health care system and interdisciplinary strategies to meet health care needs. |
| NUR 437 | Clinical Leadership Development | | 2/2 |
| | Prerequisite: NUR 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 310, 312, 313, or consent of instructor.
Senior nursing students in collaboration with nursing faculty refine leadership behaviors in a clinical setting.
Website: https://courses.pnhs.purdue.edu/nur437/ |
