DEPARTMENT OF NURSING - CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
NURS101 Professional Core Foundations identifies the philosophical basis, conceptual framework and responsibilities of the professional nurse while assisting students to formalize their decision to study professional nursing. 5 credit hours
*HUM106 Nursing & You: An Approach to Holistic Nursing considers the relationship between the successful nurse and a study of the Humanities, particularly as it relates to the human condition. The nurse who understands the essence of what it is that motivates the crown of God’s creation, humankind, will better be able to use a holistic approach to nursing care and will understand self and patient better. Thus, the student will become part of a strong support group, will review good study techniques, will survey approaches tot he study of literature, music and art, and will continue to develop critical and analytic skills that will enhance nursing care and, at the same time, lead to a richer personal life. 3 credit hours
NURS112 Professional Core Foundations Practicum introduces the student to preprofessional technical skills utilized in nursing. To be taken concurrently with NURS 101. 2 credit hours
*MATH130 Basics of Statistics studies the basic methods of sampling and interpreting data probability, the normal distribution, correlation, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. 3 credit hours
NURS202 Alteration in Wellness I studies variances from wellness in humans and includes general mechanisms of disease and the system’s response to stressors. In addition the study will include the principles of human pharmacology including chemical/biochemical, physiological effects of drugs commonly used as therapeutic agents. Prerequisites: A & P I taken concurrently with NUR212, 213. 5 credit hours
NURS212 Alterations in Wellness I Practicum provides guided clinical experience correlated with theoretical content of Contemporary Nursing II. Taken concurrently with NUR202. 1 credit hour
NURS213 focuses on professional psychomotor nursing skills that complements didactic content of NURS202. Provides reinforcement of psychomotor experiences in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: NURS101, NURS112, taken concurrently with NURS202, NURS212. 2 credit hours
NURS232 Wellness Assessment (*also B.S.N. Completion Program) identifies nursing’s role in assessing deviations from wellness and the way in which individuals maintain lines of defense. Nursing laboratory work required. Prerequisites: BIO 270, 271 and 273. 3 credit hours
*NURS 301 Nursing and the Neuman Model demonstrates the incorporation of Betty Neuman’s conceptual framework within the nursing process. 3 credit hours
NURS302 Alterations in Wellness II focuses on the lines of defense and nursing preventions when assisting adults requiring medical/surgical interventions. Prerequisites: Junior standing, NUR202, 212. Taken concurrently with NURS312. 5 credit hours
NURS305 Legal/Ethical Aspects of Professional Nursing Practice assists the nursing student to understand the legal and ethical dimensions of practice for a Christian professional nurse. 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing in nursing. 3 credit hours.
*NURS305 Legal/Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice is a course in which the student will identify various ethical theories and define one’s own value system. This course will then explore how the defined theoretical frameworks and value system support the nurse’s legal responsibilities. The ethical/legal issues discussed will relate to the practice of nursing. 3 credit hours
NURS312 Alterations in Wellness II Practicum provides guided clinical experience with adult clients in a medical surgical setting. Prerequisites: Junior standing and concurrent enrollment in NURS 302. 4 credit hours.
NURS313 Alterations in Wellness II Lab focuses on professional psychomotor nursing skills that complements didactic content of NURS302. Provides reinforcement of psychomotor experiences in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: NURS202, 212, 213 taken concurrently with NURS302, 312. 2 credit hours
NURS320 Nursing of Developing Families introduces students to the stressors encountered and nursing preventions required to retain, attain, and maintain system stability with childbearing families. Junior standing taken concurrently with NURS321. Prerequisites: NURS302 and 312. 2.5 credit hours.
NURS321 Pediatric Practicum provides guided clinical experience with childbearing and child rearing families in a variety of settings and agencies. Taken concurrently with NURS320. 1 credit hour.
NURS322 OB: Neonates and Families pediatrics provides guided clinical experience with child rearing families in a variety of settings and agencies. Taken concurrently with NURS323. 1 credit hour
NURS323 Nursing of Developing Families introduces students to the stressors encountered and nursing preventions required to retain, attain and maintain system stability with childbearing families. Senior standing taken concurrently with NURS322. Prerequisites: NURS302 and 312. 2.5 credit hours
*NURS331 History of Nursing is a course which introduces students to the concept that nursing today was formed by its history. Students will explore the development of the nursing profession, the impact of social and scientific changes on nursing, and nursing’s impact on society. 3 credit hours
NURS335 Nursing Research (* also B.S.N. Completion Program) introduces students to basic research principles and application of these principles of nursing practice. Prerequisites: Junior standing, statistics and concurrent enrollment in nursing practicum. 3 credit hours
NURS340 Community Wellness studies nursing responsibilities in assisting individuals, families and groups to meet stressors and retain, attain and maintain system stability within the community setting. 4 credit hours. Taken concurrently with NURS443.
NURS341 Community Practicum provides the student with an opportunity to integrate previous knowledge with community health nursing and to apply this within a nursing process framework to individuals and aggregates in various community site settings. Taken concurrently with NURS340. 1 credit hour.
*NURS342 Community Wellness for RN’s is an in-depth study of nursing responsibilities in assisting individuals, families and groups to meet stressors and retain, attain and maintain system stability with a community setting. Advanced clinical practice with clients in the community in a variety of settings and agencies is provided. 5 credit hours
SOC343 Women’s Health introduces the student to women’s health across the life span and provides a holistic view of the health of women throughout the life cycle. Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission. Elective. 3 credit hours
*NURS360 Cultural Diversity in Nursing introduces the student to health care among differing cultural groups. 3 credit hours.
*NURS362 Extant Health Issues in Cultural Settings introduces the student to wholistic health issues as the similarities and differences of populations are discussed. Students will explore cultural aspects and population concerns as aggregates interact with the environment. 3 credit hours offered once yearly. Meets Nursing Elective/Cross-Cultural. Prerequisite: NURS *301.
NURS363 THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION is a lecture course designed to initially assist the nursing student in building a sound foundation in scientific nutritional concepts. The course continues by applying these concepts in the nutritional care of specific clients in the promotion of health and treatment of disease. Prerequisites: Chem205, Bio270/271, 272/273, Bio 249 or consent of instructor. 2 credits
NURS370 Parish Nursing introduces the RN student to theory and practical aspects of nursing in a church setting. Elective. 3 credit hours
*NURS370 Parish Nursing (7 week module) introduces the student to the concept and practice of parish nursing within the church/community setting. Included are the four roles of the parish nurse: health educator, health counselor, liaison to the community and trainer of volunteers. 3 credit hours
NURS390 Introduction to Basic EKG introduces the nursing student to basic rhythms of the heart. Prerequisite: Sophomore nursing standing. 1 credit hour
NURS395 Neuman in the Spiritual Variable introduces students to the stressors encountered in the spiritual dimension and applies healthy interventions and preventions in various settings. This course is open to juniors and seniors and B.S.N. Completion students. Elective.3 credit hours
NURS402 Psychological Wellness focuses on the lines of defense and nursing preventions when assisting clients requiring psychiatric interventions. Senior standing. Taken concurrently with NURS320, 321. 3 credit hours
NURS412 Psychological Wellness Practicum provides guided, clinical practice with clinicals in a variety of mental health settings and agencies. Taken concurrently with NURS402. 1 credit hour
NURS430 Alterations in Wellness III focuses on lines of defense and nursing preventions used in assisting clients and families experiencing major and/or complex alteration in wellness. Prerequisites: Junior standing, NURS402, 412 and taken concurrently with NURS321. 5 credit hours
NURS431 Alterations in Wellness Practicum III provides guided clinical practice correlated with theoretical content of Contemporary Nursing in Acute Care II. Prerequisites: Senior standing, NURS402, 412. Taken concurrently with NURS430. 4 credit hours
NURS440 Complex Nursing Systems explores the principles of effective leadership/management skills in managing the health needs of individuals and groups. Prerequisites: Senior standing. NURS430 and 431. Taken concurrently with NURS441. 3 credit hours
NURS441 Nursing 441 Community Practicum assists the student in applying leadership and management skills in providing primary, secondary and tertiary preventions for clients and aggregates. Opportunities are provided for the student to be a participant or observer in situations that require an understanding of the leadership role of the RN. Taken concurrently with N440. 2.5 credits.
*NURS442 Complex Nursing Systems for RN’s explores the principles of effective leadership/management skills in managing the health needs of individuals, groups and peers within the role of the professional nurse. 5 credit hours
NURS451 Global Education allows the students to study and experience the history, culture and health beliefs of this third world country. 3 credit hours
NURS490/491 Seminar in Contemporary Nursing Issues is a faculty advised seminar in which the student presents an in-depth, independent study of current topics, forces and/or issues affecting contemporary nursing practice. NURS490 is 1 credit and NURS491 is 1 credit hour
*NURS492 Seminar in Contemporary Nursing is a faculty advised seminar in which the student presents an in-depth, independent study of current topics and/or issues affecting contemporary nursing practice. The student will also be exposed to communication skills in public speaking. 4 credit hours
NURS493 NCLEX Review guides the student in preparation for National Licensure Exam. Taken spring of Senior Year. Elective. 1 credit hour
* = B.S.N. Completion Program only.
