NURS 130 Nursing Assistant (6 credits)Provides students with classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience. Successful completion fulfills requirements for eligibility to take the Nevada State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Offered winter and summer semesters in a condensed four-week class. Offered fall and spring semester as an eight-week class. Students must purchase a package through Complio to track clinical compliance. Clinical Compliance includes, students must be BLS certified, have health insurance, current two-step TB screening and fulfill other vaccine requirements as described in Complio. A background check and drug screening will also be performed as part of the required package. Students are encouraged to complete the Complio package before class begins to ensure you are eligible to attend clinicals.
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NURS 135 Fundamental Concepts in Nursing (8 credits)Introduction to basic concepts and competencies for the application of the nursing process in the care of diverse patients with common health alterations and to promote the health of individuals. Introduction of basic concepts of safe, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Also introduces caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork when interacting with patients and members of the interprofessional team. Emphasis on essential psychomotor skills and obtaining patient information relevant to care planning. Five credits theory, three credits clinical. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 140 Medical Terminology (3 credits)A study of word derivations and formations with emphasis on understanding of common usage in the health-care setting. Offered as a self-paced class and is open to anyone.
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NURS 154 Introduction to Pharmacology (1 credits)Basic principles of safe and effective medication administration and pharmacology of major drug classifications. Principles of medication administration including aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Includes the use of informatics and media to obtain evidenced-based drug information. One theory credit. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 155 Clinical Decision Making in Drug Therapy (1 credits)Common drug therapy regimen and application of clinical reasoning in management and monitoring of drug effects in acutely ill patients for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care. Focuses on patient teaching and the nurse as a member of the interprofessional team when providing pharmacological interventions. One credit theory. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 158 Nursing Care of Adults in Health and Illness (5 credits)Building on fundamentals of nursing, this course provides for the acquisition and application of basic adult health nursing theory by applying clinical reasoning and safe, evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic nursing care to diverse patients with common acute health problems. Incorporates a focus on health promotion. Includes the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork, considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse when caring for adults. Two credits theory, three credits clinical. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 159 Nursing Care in Mental Health and Illness (3 credits)Provides for the acquisition and application of mental health nursing theory for safe, evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic nursing care for diverse patients experiencing common acute and chronic mental health disorders and treatment modalities. Includes the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork, considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse when working with patients with mental health disorders. Two credits theory, one credit clinical. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 185 Paramedic/LPN Bridge to Registered Nursing (5 credits)This course prepares the Paramedic or licensed LPN for the acquisition and application of basic adult health nursing theory by applying clinical reasoning and safe, evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic nursing care to diverse patients with common acute health problems, common acute and chronic mental health disorders and treatment modalities related to common drug therapy regimens. Incorporates a focus on health promotion. Include the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and medical and mental health disorders and pharmacological interventions.
Prerequisite: LPN currently licensed in the state of Nevada (LPN education obtained from an accredited school) OR successful completion of an accredited paramedic program with national certification and acceptance to the nursing program. Instructor consent required. Class Attribute: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree.
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NURS 252 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (3 credits)Provides for the acquisition and application of maternal/child nursing theory for safe, evidence-based, family-centered nursing care for diverse patients. Includes a focus on health promotion and the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork, considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse when working with the childbearing family. Two credits theory and one credit clinical. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 253 Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents (3 credits)Provides for the acquisition and application of pediatric nursing theory by applying clinical reasoning and safe, evidence-based, family-centered, holistic nursing care to diverse children and adolescents with acute and chronic health problems. Includes a focus on health promotion, and the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork, considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse when caring for children and adolescents. Two credits theory and one credit clinical. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 257 Nursing Care of Adults with Acute and Chronic Illness (5 credits)Provides for the acquisition and application of adult health nursing theory by applying clinical reasoning and safe, evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic nursing care to diverse adults with acute illnesses and long-term management of chronic illnesses. Includes a focus on health promotion and the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork, considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse when working with adults. Three credits theory and two credits clinical. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 258 Patients with Complex Health Problems (5 credits)Provides for the acquisition and application of nursing theory for patients experiencing physiological crisis and end of life. Applies clinical reasoning and safe, evidence-based, patient-centered, holistic nursing care to diverse patients with complex health problems. Includes a focus on collaboration and care management, and the application of the concepts of caring, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, communication, and teamwork, considering legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse in the management of patients in crisis and at the end of life. Two credits theory, two credits clinical. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 273 Professional Development and Transition to Practice (3 credits)Provides for an examination of the impact of clinical microsystems and organizational culture on patient care delivery and nursing practice. Incorporates an analysis of professional development resources for nurses upon entry into practice to facilitate progress form novice to expert. Two credits theory. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the Nursing Program.
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NURS 285 Selected Topics in Nursing (0.5-6 credits)Selected nursing topics offered for general interest and nursing continuing education. Not a required course. No prerequisite. Unlimited repeatability.
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NURS 312 Health Assessment and Health Promotion (3 credits)Explores assessment of the healthcare needs of diverse and underserved populations in both structured (hospital/clinical) and unstructured (community/home-based) healthcare settings. The importance of the nurse in identifying health promotion and disease prevention issues for individuals and communities is explored. Refines and expands the nurse's perspective on health assessment through integration of an expanded knowledge base in risky behaviors and common health deviations of populations while focusing on equitable and culturally responsive, evidence-based care.
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NURS 326 Transition to Professional Nursing (5 credits)This course bridges the students' current views and those presented throughout the program related to the major program concepts. It also differentiates the baccalaureate program from the associate level program. This course provides an overview of the major areas of nursing studied in more depth throughout the RN to BSN program, including current healthcare systems with a distinct focus on rural health and agencies serving underserved populations. It emphasizes the responsibilities of nurse leaders in quality improvement, nursing research, and evidence-based practice and highlights the importance of collaborative relationships with the interprofessional team. Leadership principles and theories, as well as information management, are explored.
Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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NURS 337 Pathophysiology (3 credits)Explores the pathophysiologic processes associated with common chronic and acute health problems across the lifespan. Incorporates the influence of age, ethnicity, and cultural patterns on illness development and resolution. The evidence base supporting current knowledge of disease processes and common health problems is explored.
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NURS 417 Information Systems and Quality Management (3-4 credits)This course examines the role of information systems and quality improvement processes used to monitor and improve healthcare outcomes. Covers the use of information management to impact cost, safety, and coordination of care. Includes adaptations of information access and management in rural environments.
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NURS 420 Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing (3 credits)This course focuses on the research process, research analysis, and research utilization in the context of evidence-based nursing practice. This course introduces students to the role of the nurse as an evolving scholar, emphasizing the critical skills of synthesizing, translating, applying, and disseminating knowledge to enhance healthcare and advance nursing scholarship, with a specific focus on the needs of rural populations. Students will develop skills in interpreting published research findings and understanding the science of nursing as the foundation for best practices and evidence-based quality improvement measures in diverse healthcare environments. This course encourages knowledge dissemination through scholarly activities that promote lifelong learning and interprofessional collaboration. Application of ethics, legal principles, and professional standards are integral to responsibly carrying out the research process and guiding decision making and leadership in clinical, research, and policy contexts. Ultimately, this course aims to equip students to be change agents, driving healthcare transformation in underserved and rural communities and improving outcomes through evidence-based, population-tailored practices.
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be enrolled in NURS 326 and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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NURS 429 Population Focused Community Health Theory (4 credits)This course focuses on the synthesis of community and public health nursing concepts and theories to promote health and prevent disease within rural communities and underserved populations, with a critical emphasis on addressing social determinants of health and promoting health equity. Students will learn to analyze the personal, social, economic, and environmental factors impacting the health of these vulnerable populations. Applying nursing concepts and principles of epidemiology, students will develop skills to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of population health, including communicable diseases. This course will also prepare students for policy advocacy, equipping them as leaders to engage stakeholders, advance equitable health policies, and build effective interprofessional partnerships to improve health outcomes in rural settings.
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be taking NURS 326 and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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NURS 436 Population Focused Community Health Practicum (4 credits)Building upon foundational public and community health nursing concepts, this course engages students in experiential learning activities focused on their application to promote optimal health and wellness for rural communities and underserved populations. Students will collaborate with peers from various disciplines to develop and implement interprofessional planning and interventions specifically tailored to the unique needs of rural populations. Through project-focused work, students will apply their knowledge of social determinants of health, epidemiology, and policy advocacy to address health challenges and promote positive health outcomes in these communities.
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be enrolled in NURS 429 and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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NURS 437 Diversity and Healthcare Policy in Rural Environments (3-4 credits)Students will explore the influence of diversity and healthcare policy on local, national, and global issues of healthcare equity, access, affordability, and social justice. This course incorporates a critical analysis of nursing practices that promote culturally sensitive care, enhance health equity, address diversity in patient populations, and examine the nurse's crucial role as an advocate in shaping health policy to improve healthcare access and reduce health disparities.
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NURS 443 Nursing Leadership and Management Theory (4 credits)This course explores essential leadership and management concepts for professional nursing practice in today's diverse healthcare environments, with a specific focus on developing students' leadership abilities within the framework of systems-based care, particularly in rural settings. It examines the multifaceted responsibilities of the professional nurse as a leader within both structured and unstructured healthcare systems, emphasizing inter- and intra-professional collaboration and partnerships. The course explores the cost of care, safety, legal guidelines, regulatory factors, and measurement of patient satisfaction, while also highlighting the use of informatics to support decision-making and improve patient outcomes. A key component involves embracing diversity and inclusion within the profession, preparing students to lead effectively in diverse healthcare environments. Students will foster leadership skills that prioritize resilience, agility, and the capacity to navigate change in complex and evolving healthcare systems. Through the integration of continuous learning and self-reflection, students will be encouraged to develop adaptability, preparing them as influential leaders who can guide teams, advocate for patients, and drive equitable, systemic improvements in care delivery.
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be taking NURS 326 and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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NURS 449 Nursing Leadership and Management Practicum (4 credits)Students will engage in experiential learning activities focused on the application of leadership and management concepts, theories, roles, and evidence to address a leadership or management issue within a selected organization or clinical area. This experience provides opportunities to apply leadership concepts within the framework of systems-based care and foster inter- and intra-professional collaboration, as well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and adaptability within the nursing profession. A key focus includes navigating leadership challenges specifically in rural settings, where resource limitations and unique population needs demand resilience, agility, and innovative solutions. Collaboration with a preceptor/mentor and faculty member is integral for project development and implementation, preparing students to drive positive change, address health disparities, and improve health outcomes in both rural and broader healthcare contexts, thus solidifying their leadership skills to meet the unique challenges faced by diverse and underserved populations, particularly in rural areas.
Prerequisite: Must have completed NURS 443 and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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NURS 456 Senior Synthesis Seminar (5 credits)This major senior project course engages students in an in-depth exploration of a practice area or issue, with a significant focus on rural healthcare settings. The course will require the comprehensive integration of knowledge acquired in the liberal arts, sciences, and baccalaureate nursing courses. Emphasizing leadership development, students will identify how they can lead initiatives based on best practices to advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes specifically within underserved rural areas. Students will also be guided in identifying innovative practices and solutions that address gaps in care unique to rural populations, aiming to enhance overall health outcomes. Students will also identify areas for professional opportunities and continuing education as methods for engaging in lifelong learning.
Prerequisite: Must have completed six (6) upper division NURS courses and be accepted to the RN-BSN program.
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