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Kramer School of Nursing
Traditional BSN Program
ELIGIBILITY, ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION PROCESS
CURRICULUM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 2403 NUTRITION
A study of nutrition for health through the balance of nutrients with physical needs, nutritional requirements during all stages of life and for improvement of health and fitness, nutrient metabolism, nutrition and illness, nutritional deficiencies and excesses, nutritional assessment, and economic and cultural influences affecting nutritional states. Open to all majors.
3002 PROFESSIONAL NURSING
This theory course provides an overview of professional nursing practice. Theories of nursing, concepts of caring, self-care, health, wellness, and illness are presented as a basis for nursing practice.
3003 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
This theory and laboratory course introduces the nursing process and focuses on the role of the professional nurse in assessing the health status of clients.
3004 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
This theory, laboratory, and clinical course focuses on the principles, strategies, and procedures related to the practice of nursing. Students are provided with opportunities to use the nursing process, develop effective communication techniques, and practice psychomotor skills.
3103 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
This theory course introduces basic principles pf pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. A review of the major drug groups includes emphasis on nursing care.
3306 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I
This is the first in a series of theory and clinical courses focusing on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of self-care and the delivery of nursing care to adult clients experiencing selected alterations in health.
3505 FAMILY HEALTH NURSING
This theory and clinical course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of self-care and the delivery of nursing care to childbearing families.
3701-3 SERVANT LEADERSHIP: A TRANSCULTURAL APPROACH
This course introduces the student to service in an underserved area. The course focuses on use of assessment and communication techniques in a transcultural setting. Expenses are the responsibility of the student. Open to all majors.
3706 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II
This is the second in a series of theory and clinical courses focusing on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of self-care and the delivery of nursing care to adult clients experiencing selected alterations in health.
3905 CHILD HEALTH NURSING
This theory and clinical course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of self-care and the delivery of nursing care to the child and family.
4105 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
This theory and clinical course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of self-care and the delivery of nursing care within community based health care systems.
4305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
This theory and clinical course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the promotion of self-care and the delivery of nursing care to clients experiencing alterations in mental health.
4313 HUMAN SEXUALITY
This theory course focuses on sexuality throughout the life span, sexual physiology and psychology, sexual dysfunction, ethics and cultural variations, sexual orientation, birth and disease control, and other topics related to promotion of sexual health. Open to all majors.
4503 NURSING RESEARCH
This theory course focuses on the application of research to professional nursing practice.
4705 ADULT HEALTH NURSING III
This theory and clinical course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the delivery of nursing care to adult clients requiring complex assessments and high intensity nursing care.
4905 NURSING LEADERSHIP
This capstone theory and clinical course focuses on synthesis of aspects of the professional nurse’s role related to managing, coordinating, collaborating, and delegating nursing care of clients.
4991-3 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NURSING
Variable course content designed to meet specific student needs. Requires permission of instructor.
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