The purpose of this course is to assist freshman nursing students in successfully transitioning from high school to higher education. This course focuses on 1) developing strong study, organizational, and coping skills; 2) familiarizing the student with university and department resources to aid in their academic success; and 3) increasing the student’s engagement in the McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) during their freshman year when they complete foundational science courses, but otherwise are not enrolled in core nursing courses. Past research has shown that students are most successful when they feel connected and supported both academically and socially during their educational experience, particularly their first year (Tinto, 1993; Jeffries, 2004; Stokes, 2013; Strayhorn, 2008). There are typically six large group sessions purposely scheduled over the entire academic year during times that do not interfer with the required Freshman class schedule in order to facilitate attendance and participation. Students will also be assigned small group “learning circles,” which will allow them to get to know several peers in a more personal way and establish a circle of support. Part I focuses on study habits, stress management and test taking.

This course focuses on the development of self-awareness and person centered care for nurses graduating in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions. Students are taught the meaning of Mercy and Jesuit care, health of people and safety & quality issues. In addition, the concepts of person centered care, communication, evidenced based practices, art of nursing and teamwork and collaboration are addressed. Development of a philosophy in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions of care in a professional nursing role is approached from a perspective of historical tradition, spirituality, social justice, reflective thinking and a values-centered professional education. An introduction to servant leadership with service to the community is included. Prerequisites: PG100

This course focuses on the process of health assessment of adults. Utilizes communication & interviewing techniques to obtain a basic health history that incorporates spiritual, socio-cultural, psychological, and physical dimensions. Person centered caring practices are expanded to include issues of privacy, confidentiality, and responses to diversity. Medical terminology and abbreviations are reinforced including proper documentation of history and assessment findings. Laboratory experience provides students with opportunities to perform specific physical assessments. Corequisites: NUR 2500 NUR 2520 NUR 2540 NUR 2520 NUR 2540

This laboratory course emphasizes development of psychomotor skills necessary to maintain or improve the health of people. Underlying scientific principles and evidence to support effectiveness of procedures are discussed. Critical thinking skills are challenged to recognize and react to unexpected situations when carrying out skills and procedures.

Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• MS1010
• MS1040
• CY156
• PG100
• GE101
• BY155
• BY156
• SY101

Corequisites: NUR 2500, NUR 2540

This course provides the theoretical base to prepare nurses to become competent (synergy) to meet the mental health and psychiatric needs of people. The interrelationship between the physical, mental & spiritual characteristics of patients (synergy) is examined. Social justice from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective in addition to safety & quality issues related to adult mental health patients are explored within the framework of health care delivery systems. Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently:)

• NUR2200
• NUUR2500
• NUR2520
• NUR2540
• PG380

Corequisites: NUR3150

This course is the first of a two semester medical surgical sequence. Emphasis is placed upon assessment and management of physical and psychological symptoms related to common diseases and treatments and anticipation and management of health-related complications. Social, physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the individual throughout the course of illness will be addressed.

This course is the beginning of a two semester sequence focusing on preparing nursing students with a foundation of the basic principles and concepts of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Major drug categories will be presented as they relate to the management and treatment of specific disease states discussed in other nursing courses within the same semester. The course will assist the student in outlining: drug classes, therapeutic uses, general and adverse side effects, as well as drug interactions. Implications associated with the administration, monitoring, access to medications, and nursing interventions are incorporated. Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• NUR2100
• NUR2120
• NUR2200
• NUR2500
• NUR2520
• NUR2540

NUR3380 Pathophysiology (4) Introductory study of disease, its causes, and the body changes that accompany t. Specific diseases are discussed, including the pathogenesis as well as the morphological and physiological basis of the manifestation of each disease. Treatment of each disorder, including the rationale of the therapy, is also discussed. Prerequisites: BY155, BY156. Co-requisite: NUR2860, NUR2870, NUR2800.

This clinical experience uses principles from psychiatric nursing, adult health nursing, pharmacology, pathophysiology and the social sciences to provide a foundation for clinical judgment and decision making. Application of the nursing process is emphasized in acute care. In addition to addressing the care of individuals, students will engage in collaboration, delegation, and prioritization skills. Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• NUR3100
• NUR3150
• NUR3200
• NUR210
• NUR3300

Corequisites: NUR3700

During this clinical course, students practice learned obstetrical theories in clinical settings under the supervision of clinical instructors. Leadership and systems thinking concepts are further expanded and practiced in women’s health clinical settings Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• NUR3100
• NUR3150
• NUR3200
• NUR3210
• NUR3300
• Corequisites: NUR3800 

This course provides the theoretical base to prepare nursing students to become competent to care for children and their families from a Mercy and Jesuit perspective. The course focuses on the characteristics of children and their relationship with their families. The health of pediatric patients while developing leadership skills and systems thinking within a variety of health care settings will be emphasized. Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• NUR3100
• NUR3150
• NUR3200
• NUR3210
• NUR3300

Corequisites: NUR4100

This course focuses on the dynamic relationship between the health of the community and the development of inter-professional partnerships to promote health and prevent disease. Healthy People indicators, principles of epidemiology, and public health will be discussed including health care access, environmental health, ethical issues and cultural aspects of health behavior. Students will analyze the various roles of the nurse in both community-oriented ad community-based nursing practice Prerequisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• NUR 3310
• NUR 3800
• NUR 4100 Pediatric Nursing
• NUR 4150 Pediatric Nursing Practicum
• NUR 3810

Co-requisites: NUR 4350

This course explores the scientific process and nursing research including its utilization in health care. Emphasis is placed on use of the research process for solving clinical problems, enhancing clinical judgments, and measuring phenomena in clinical practice.

The focus of the clinical immersion course is to facilitate the transition of the student into a professional baccalaureate-nursing role within an interdisciplinary, population-based model of care. Concepts of prioritization, delegation, leadership, teamwork and collaboration are demonstrated in the delivery of people centered care in an acute care setting under the guidance of a registered nurse. Pre-requisites: (NOTE: Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)

• NUR 3700
• NUR 3750
• NUR 3310
• NUR 3800
• NUR 3810
• NUR 4300
• NUR 4350