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MUS 416 - Brass Chamber Music
Small to medium-sized brass instrument performance ensembles open to all students by audition. Aptitude necessary to perform concerts of diverse and challenging repertoire developed through rehearsal and performance. Repertoire includes original works for brass as well as transcriptions and arrangements.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall and Spring
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MUS 417 - Percussion Chamber Music
Steel Band: Study and performance of the unique steel pans from Trinidad and Tobago. Music includes calypso, soca, pop, Latin, classical, and jazz. Percussion Ensemble: Study and performance in percussion groups of varying sizes. Repertoire includes historically significant works for percussion, contemporary compositions, improvised music, rudimental drumming, and world music.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall and Spring
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MUS 418 - String Chamber Music
Study and performance in string groups of varying sizes. Open to all students. Repertoire includes original works, transcriptions and arrangements.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall and Spring
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MUS 419 - Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus
Community ensemble open to students by audition. Repertoire includes choral works from the Renaissance to today.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall and Spring
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MUS 420 - Orchestra
Community ensemble open to students by audition. Repertoire includes original orchestral works as well as transcriptions and arrangements.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall and Spring
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MUS 425 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 431 - String Methods
Class instruction in string instruments for music education majors. Emphasis on pedagogical methods, performance competency, and grade-appropriate solo and ensemble literature.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Offered on a five-semester rotation
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MUS 440 - Internship
Structured, on-the-job learning experience under supervision of professionals in a cooperating organization. Faculty advisor supervises, awards credit and grade. A learning contract is written between faculty advisor, supervisor and student stating conditions of the internship. Capstone option for B.A. Music major.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 , MUS 224 , and MUS 342
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 462 - Advanced Conducting: Directed Study
Further development of conducting techniques and expression, including rehearsal technique. Enrollment by instructor permission only.
1-2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 470 - Sacred Music Practicum
Course requires immersion in a parish setting. Students will synthesize information learned through their coursework and practicum experience, and will demonstrate servant leadership in planning, preparing, and directing the musical prayer of a local church. Satisfies capstone requirement for Sacred Music major.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 , MUS 224 , and MUS 370
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 471 - Recital II
One-hour solo recital presented to the public on a student’s primary instrument or voice under the guidance of a music faculty member.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall and Spring
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MUS 481 - Senior Project
Guided work in the development of an extended scholarly essay, composition, arrangement, or portfolio of work. Capstone option for B.A. Music major.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 , MUS 224 , and MUS 342
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 501 - Intro to Graduate Study in Music
Introduction to music research and scholarship, including reference works, music bibliography, research methodology, and the development of a professional portfolio.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUS 503 - Applied Music: Performance
Graduate-level individual instruction in brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed instruments, piano, guitar, or voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical, and artistic proficiency. Course may be repeated.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501 (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 8 credits toward the degree
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 504 - Applied Music: Composition
Advanced techniques of instrumental or vocal/choral composition and arranging. Course may be repeated.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501 (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 8 credits toward the degree
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 505 - Applied Music: Conducting
Advanced techniques of instrumental or choral conducting and score reading. Course may be repeated.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501 (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 8 credits toward the degree
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 506 - Applied Music: Ensemble
Ensemble registration for graduate students. Study and performance of major works of each ensemble. May be repeated.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501 (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 7 credits toward the degree
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 523 - Music Theory
Advanced analysis of music, Renaissance through contemporary, using a variety of analytical procedures applied to selected musical works. Specific music will vary with each offering; course may be repeated with permission of department chair.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 6 credits toward the degree
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUS 525 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 530 - Elementary Music Orff Level 1
Pedagogy and movement training, recorder techniques, research, and presentations directly tied to professional standards in elementary music concluding in the completion of Level I Orff Training.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUS 540 - Music History & Literature
In-depth study of styles and genres in the history and literature of music. Specific topics will vary with each offering; course may be repeated with permission of department chair.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 6 credits toward the degree
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUS 601 - Foundations & Trends in Music Ed
Study of the historical, philosophical, and aesthetic foundations of music, including current trends in music education.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 610 - Choral Methods & Literature
Study of teaching and rehearsal strategies for the choral classroom within the context of choral literature, Renaissance to contemporary, appropriate for middle school and high school choirs.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 615 - Instrumental Methods & Literature
Study of teaching and rehearsal strategies for the band and/or orchestra classroom with the context of literature appropriate for middle school and high school ensembles.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 625 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 635 - Elementary Music Orff Level II
Pedagogy and movement training, recorder techniques, research, and presentations directly tied to professional standards in elementary music, concluding in the completion of Level II Orff Training.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Summer
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MUS 650 - Music in Catholic Schools
Study of church documents and related scholarship and their practical application in regard to music education in Catholic schools.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 665 - Elementary Music Orff Level III
Pedagogy and movement training, recorder techniques, research, and presentations directly tied to professional standards in elementary music, concluding in the completion of Level III Orff Training.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 670 - The Music Professional
Study of the musician as servant leader in society as well as development of professional skills needed by the independent musician.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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MUS 701 - Applied Music Capstone
Directed study synthesizing the coursework in Applied Music: Performance, Conducting, Composition, and/or Ensemble.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 501 , plus 7 of 9 earned credits in Applied Music courses (MUS 503 , MUS 504 , MUS 505 , MUS 506 )
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 703 - Musicianship Capstone
Directed study synthesizing the coursework in musicianship: music theory and music history.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): MUS 523 and MUS 540 (need 9 credits)
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 705 - Graduate Capstone
Final project or paper representing the culminating of the Master of Arts in Music program. The parameters of the project paper will be determined by the student and advisor.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed or be concurrently registered for at least 27 credits of the required coursework for the Music, M.A. degree plan.
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer
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MUS 725 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Only as needed
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NUR 125 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 204 - Calculating Medication Dosages
This course enhances the student’s ability to calculate medication dosages. A review of basic mathematical skills is included. The metric and apothecary systems and conversions between the two are addressed. The student reads labels, performs medication calculations and IV flow rates. This course is required for those who fail a medication calculations competency exam and highly recommended for those with a Math ACT < 21.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 216 - Nutrition
This course will focus on the study of nutrition and its impact on health. This knowledge is foundational to assess nutritional needs. Nutritional principles will be applied to promote and support health throughout the life span. Influences of culture, values, economics, and evidence based literature will be integrated into the assessment and plan for meeting dietary needs. This course will build on the liberal arts core.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 225 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 240 - Introduction to Nursing as a Profession
This course introduces students to professional nursing roles and attributes. Standards of nursing care; therapeutic communication; and quality and safety concerns will be explored utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The University of Mary competences and Division of Nursing philosophy, as well as the Benedictine values, will be explored and applied to nursing.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 242 - Nursing Fundamentals
This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care. There is an emphasis on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a framework of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Topics include the nursing process; accident and injury prevention; communication skills including documentation; and nursing care interventions. Laboratory experiences provide the opportunity to learn, practice, document, and demonstrate nursing skills in a controlled environment.
6 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 242L - Nursing Fundamentals Lab
Lab course for NUR 242 - Nursing Fundamentals .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): NUR 242
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type PF
Typically Offered
Spring
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NUR 248 - Health Assessment
This course emphasizes the integration of skilled observation, systematic data collection, proficient examination, and effective communication in performing patient-centered, holistic health assessments with lifespan, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and health risk reduction (genetic/genomic) considerations. Students utilize the liberal arts core, Benedictine values, professional values, QSEN principles, and the nursing process in obtaining, organizing and interpreting health assessment data.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 248L - Health Assessment Lab
Lab course for NUR 248 - Health Assessment
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): NUR 248
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type PF
Typically Offered
Spring
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NUR 317 - Pharmacology
This course is an introduction to pharmacology. Its focus is on the fundamental principles of pharmacology and actions/ interactions of selected drugs used throughout the life span. Legal, cultural, ethical, and economic aspects related to drug therapy will be discussed. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and explores professional and Benedictine values as they relate to pharmacology.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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NUR 319 - Pathophysiology
This course builds on knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology and microbiology to provide the student the opportunity to examine health deviations and their impact on human functioning throughout the lifespan. This course focuses on factors that influence disease and the body’s mechanisms to compensate for pathophysiological changes. The effects of genetics/genomics and the environment on health and illness are explored.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT
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NUR 321 - Advanced Nursing Skills
This course familiarizes the student to the concepts and principles necessary to perform select advanced nursing skills for the adult patient based on evidence-based knowledge and utilizing the framework of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Students will demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures in the laboratory setting while integrating legal/ethical considerations. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 321L - Advanced Nursing Skills Lab
Lab course for NUR 321 - Advanced Nursing Skills .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): NUR 321
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type PF
Typically Offered
Fall
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NUR 323 - Concepts of Intravenous Therapy
This course provides the LPN to BSN students the certification required by the North Dakota Board of Nursing to initiate and manage intravenous therapy. This course will provide the opportunity for the students to perform selected interventions including infection control, enteral therapies, and IV administration across the lifespan to promote healing and health. Standards of nursing and quality and safety concerns will be discussed utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The University of Mary competences and Division of Nursing philosophy as well as Benedictine Values, will be examined and applied to nursing. Practical skills will be instituted as per topical outline.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 325 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 328 - Readings and Research in Nursing
This course provides in-depth study of an area not covered in the existing curriculum.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 331 - Maternal/Child Bridge - LPN to BSN
This course is a Maternal Child Bridge course for the LPN to BS RN student. Learners will study the high risk pregnancy, critical situations in labor, delivery, and post partum care, the high risk infant, the critically ill and the chronically ill child. Nursing practice will enable the learner to gain experience of these high risk patients.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 340 ; NUR 441
Corequisite(s): NUR 423 ; NUR 226; and NUR 436
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 336 - Ethics, Law & Policy
This course explores ethical and legal issues in relation to the political, economic, social, cultural, and regulatory environments influencing the practice of nursing and healthcare in the local, national, and global community. Students will build upon the liberal arts core and implement professional and Benedictine Values during classroom and written activities.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 340 - Medical Surgical Nursing I
This course builds upon the basic knowledge gained in a Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This course focuses on nursing care of adults who have common health problems with predictable outcomes and chronic disease states that may have acute exacerbations. Nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles, the liberal arts core, and Benedictine values provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the medical-surgical patient.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 317 ; NUR 343
Corequisite(s): NUR 323
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 341 - Introduction to Professional Nursing
This course explores the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care. Standards of nursing care; professional value and judgments, therapeutic communication; and quality and safety concerns will be discussed utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The University of Mary competences and Division of Nursing philosophy, as well as Benedictine values, will be examined and applied to nursing. Professional writing will be introduced and applied in this course.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 342 - Gerontologic Nursing
This course focuses on the health and nursing care of older adults with an emphasis on healthy aging and wellness. Students will develop respect and an appreciation for the older adult across the continuum of care. Ethical considerations in aging and the variations of health and wellness will be explored. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the older adult patient.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 343 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult
This course focuses on the health and nursing care of older adults with an emphasis on healthy aging and wellness. Students will develop respect and an appreciation for the older adult across the continuum of care. Ethical considerations in aging and the variations of health and wellness will be explored. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the older adult patient.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 344 - Pediatric Nursing
This course focuses on the nursing care of children from birth through adolescence. Education of the child and family regarding health promotion, disease prevention and safety issues are addressed. The effects of acute and chronic illness and the impact of genetics/genomics on growth and development are studied in selected care settings. The nursing process, ethical principles, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competences provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of children. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): NUR 340; NUR 440
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 345 - Medical/Surgical Bridge
This course builds upon the basic knowledge gained in a Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This course focuses on nursing care of adults who have common health problems with predictable outcomes and chronic disease states that may have acute exacerbations. Nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles, the liberal arts core, and Benedictine values provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the medical-surgical patient.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 346 - Maternity Nursing and Women’s Health Care
This course focuses on nursing care for the childbearing family. Topics related to women’s health will be explored. The course provides an introduction to the process of normal childbirth, women’s health, dynamics of the childbearing family, and identification and nursing care of high-risk antepartum, laboring, and postpartum patients. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of women and newborns. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 347 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II
This course focuses on nursing care of the adult patient who experiences acute and/or progressive health problems. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of medical-surgical patients in selected acute care settings.
5 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 348 - RN to BSN Health Assessment
The RN to BSN student will demonstrate integration of systematic data collection, effective communication in performing patient centered and holistic assessments with lifespan, ethic, socioeconomic, cultural, mental health, spirituality, patient education, and health risk reduction considerations. Students utilize the liberal arts core, Benedictine values, professional values, and QSEN principles in obtaining, organizing and interpreting health assessment data.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 352 - Health Promotion for the Older Adult
This course will address the theoretical and evidence based care of common geriatric health problems with a focus on co-morbidities. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiologic cause of disease and the role of nutrition and pharmacology in health promotion and disease management. Various assessment tools and strategies for delivering evidence based care are examined and will provide the basis for nursing care designed to enhance quality of life for the older adult in both health and disease states. Ethical and Legal considerations, Quality and /Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles and national patient safety indicators will provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the older adult patient. The student will perform a complete assessment on an older adult with co-morbidities and develop interventions to promote successful aging and quality of life.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 355 - Medical Surgical I
This course focuses on nursing care of adults who have common health problems with predictable outcomes and chronic disease state that may have acute exacerbations. Nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles, the liberal arts core, and Benedictine values provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the medical-surgical patient.
5 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 360 - Professional Nursing I
This course builds on professional nursing roles and inter/ intradisciplinary health care. Quality and safety concerns utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses framework, professional nursing standards, and the Benedictine values will be explored and applied to nursing.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 368 - Evidence Based Nursing Practice
This course is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of evidence-based nursing practice from earlier courses and explores research as it relates to nursing theory, clinical nursing practice, and the broader arena of healthcare. Emphasis is placed on examination of scientific merit and critique of research literature as a foundation for evidence-based decision making. A focus is placed on identification of practice issues, appraisal and integration of evidence, evaluation of patient outcomes and sharing best practices that occurs within the inter/intra professional healthcare team to enhance the quality of patient care.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 402 - Community as Partner
This course focuses on the partnership between nursing and the community in promoting health. It explores content areas basic to the practice of community health nursing and public health nursing; models of community assessment, data analysis, formulation of a health community nursing diagnosis; and planning, implementation, and evaluation of a community health promotion program. The diverse roles, strategies and interventions that community and public health nurses utilize to promote population health are analyzed.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 423 - NCLEX Review I
This course focuses on nursing curricular content review with regard to the following categories: Management of Care; Safety and Infection Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; and Psychosocial Integrity. Clinical decision test taking strategies and computerized practice exams are utilized. Students master content and test-taking skills needed for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam. In addition, the following concepts are utilized throughout the major patient needs categories and subcategories of the NCLEX test plan: Nursing Process; Caring; Communication and Documentation; and Teaching and Learning. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and utilizes professional and Benedictine values.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 424 - NCLEX Review II
This course focuses on nursing curricular content review with regard to the following categories: Basic Care and Comfort; Pharmacological and Parental Therapies; Reduction of Risk Potential; and Physiological Adaptation. Clinical decision test taking strategies and computerized practice exams are utilized. Students master content and test-taking skills needed for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam. In addition, the following concepts are utilized throughout the major patient needs categories and subcategories of the NCLEX test plan: Nursing Process; Caring; Communication and Documentation; and Teaching and Learning. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and utilizes professional and Benedictine values.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Fall
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NUR 425 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 428 - Readings and Research in Nursing
This course provides for in-depth study of an area not covered in the existing curriculum.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 435 - Research & Evidence Based Practice
This course is designed to provide the student with foundational principles of the research process. Emphasis is on examination of scientific merit and critique of research literature as a foundation for evidence-based decision making. Evidence-based literature and ethical dimensions of nursing research are explored to enhance the quality of patient care. A focus is placed on identification of practice issues, appraisal and integration of evidence, evaluation of patient outcomes, and sharing best practices that occurs within the healthcare team to enhance the quality of patient care.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 436 - Nurse as Leader
This course enables the student to pursue development and competence of skills in the beginning role of healthcare leader and care manager. The purpose is to provide the nursing student with the basic concepts and theories needed for safe, effective, patient-centered care. Core elements of the care management process, leadership theories, and multiple care manager roles are explored. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and the student will implement professional and Benedictine values.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 437 - The Professional Nurse
Framed by competencies from Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), this course will offer Associate Degree and Diploma prepared nurses foundational content in evidence based practice, patient safety, quality Improvement, informatics, interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary teamwork, and patient-centered care across the lifespan, including genetics and genomics. Role socialization, leadership and scholarly oral and written communication are emphasized.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 442 - Internship: Summer
Summer Internship 1-2 credits.
1-2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
Typically Offered
Summer
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NUR 442K - Internship: Summer
This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply nursing knowledge skills and abilities learned in the junior year nursing curriculum in provision of nursing care under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor by the hiring agency.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 442L - Internship: Summer
This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply nursing knowledge skills and abilities learned in the junior year nursing curriculum in provision of nursing care under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor by the hiring agency.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 443 - Critical Care Nursing
This course focuses on nursing care of adult patients experiencing acute, complex and potentially unstable illnesses. Students use high acuity nursing principles to prevent potential complications of and optimize recovery from serious illness. The nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote and restore optimum health in the seriously ill patient.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 444 - Mental Health Nursing
This course provides the student with knowledge, skills, and experiences related to mental health nursing as well as an opportunity to apply previously learned behavioral and scientific concepts to nursing practice. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of patients with mental health concerns. Concepts relate to ethical/legal, professional accountability, community, and Benedictine values will be applied to patient care issues. Past, present, and future trends in mental health nursing will be explored. Discussion of the roles of the interdisciplinary mental health team, with emphasis on the nursing role, will occur throughout the course.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 445 - Pediatric Nursing
This course focuses on the nursing care of children from birth through adolescence. Education of the child and family regarding health promotion, disease prevention and safety issues are addressed. The effects of acute and chronic illness and the impact of genetics/genomics on growth and development are studied in selected care settings. The nursing process, ethical principles, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competences provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of children. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 446 - Community Health Nursing
This course will enable students to analyze nursing’s role as it relates to core competencies of community, public, and global health nursing. Principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration will be addressed utilizing the framework of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Emphasis will be placed on the synthesis of concepts, theories, knowledge, and practice from intra/interprofessional sciences to determine the health status, needs, and assets of communities. Students will assess physical, social, and cultural environments to identify populations at risk to implement appropriate patient-centered and evidence-based nursing interventions.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 450 - The Role of the Professional Nurse
This capstone course prepares the student for the professional nursing role and assists in the transition to nursing practice by providing students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge, concepts, and skills learned in previous courses and apply them to a practice setting. It is designed to enhance competence and self-confidence in problem solving and decision making skills. The preceptorship component of this course allows students to provide patient-centered care in collaboration with a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse preceptor under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 462 - Leadership and Management
This course enables the student to enhance skills as a healthcare leader and care manager. The purpose is to provide the student with the concepts and theories needed for safe and quality effective patient-centered care based on care management processes, leadership theories, multiple care manager roles, and quality improvement processes. Emphasis is placed on the critical role of the nurse leader in promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to delivery of high quality care to a diverse population. This course builds upon the liberal arts core, professional nursing standards, and Benedictine Values.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 468 - Global Issues in Nursing
This course explores contemporary trends in healthcare delivery and professional nursing practice. National and international issues will be examined as they relate to changes in nursing practice and education. Emphasis is placed on identifying factors which have influenced nursing practice, including cultural diversity, informatics, genomics, government policy, and economics. This course builds upon the liberal arts core, professional nursing standards and Benedictine values.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 479 - Professional Nursing II
This capstone course enables the student to synthesize and integrate knowledge of nursing research, leadership and management, national patient safety resources, and evidence based practice to design, implement, and lead an evidence based project to improve client outcomes and provide quality and professional nursing care. The Institute of Medicine’s healthcare professional core competencies of providing patient-centered care, working in inter-professional teams, employing evidence based practice, applying quality improvement, and utilizing informatics will provide the overarching framework for this course. The student will develop an evidence based change project integrating quality improvement process and national patient safety resources. The University of Mary competences, Division of Nursing Philosophy, and Benedictine values will be explored and integrated into the evidence based project.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 497 - Nursing Prior Learning
Upper level credits for LPN to BSN or RN to BSN completion students holding an unencumbered nursing license to reflect prior learning experience.
1-30 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing, RN to BSN Major or Nursing, LPN to BSN Major
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type PF
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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NUR 498 - Nursing Guatemala: A Service Learning Experience
Cultural competence is a necessary skill for successful nursing practice. This 10-day excursion with the God’s Child Project in Antigua, Guatemala allows students to broaden their cultural perspective and appreciate lifestyles and socioeconomic levels very different from their own. In this service learning experience, students volunteer to build a house in Guatemala for a very poor family. They volunteer at a malnourishment center and are able to utilize their prior learning in caring for severely malnourished infants and children. Other volunteer options include volunteering at the Dreamer Center School, serving meals at a homeless shelter and traveling with social workers into mountain villages to observe needs assessments. Tours of hospitals and nursing homes may also be available. The opportunity will deepen student understanding of other cultures/lifestyles and the challenges others face in living a healthy life amidst poverty.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 510 - Healthcare Across the Population
Healthcare extends beyond traditional settings of care transactions. It includes not only hospitals and clinics but also, in a growing capacity, the world (i.e., communities, regions, and countries). Public health knowledge is grounded in principles of epidemiology and influenced by genetics and genomics. Utilizing principles of both, students will explore environmental health, ethical health disparities, and issues of social justice.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 519 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Provides advanced understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying human disease processes. The manifestations of pathophysiologic alterations will be analyzed as well as common diagnostic testing of pathologic processes.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to FNP program of study
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 525 - Special Topics
This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit Yes
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 551 - Critique & Design of Nursing Research
Understanding and utilizing research findings are fundamental skills that are needed to advance the nursing profession. This course focuses on advanced scholarly activities that are utilized to conduct nursing research. The history of nursing research; steps that are utilized to conduct research; and differences between the utilization of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are discussed. The modeling of servant leadership principles that includes the incorporation of research into one’s own practice; engaging in and encouraging activities to generate evidence; and promoting others to use research findings will be explored.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 553 - Advanced Clinical Practice Concepts
This course facilitates graduate nurse educator students to refresh, expand, and advance their knowledge of clinical practice in the areas of health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology through the integration of classroom and clinical experiences. The course builds upon previously acquired knowledge and challenges students to acquire in-depth knowledge and expertise in their selected clinical focus as Master’s prepared nurses in anticipation for their future role as nurse educators.
6 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 20 educational hours
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 560 - Applied Healthcare Economics, Finance and Budgeting
Efforts to optimize delivery of high quality, safe and effective healthcare in a cost-effective fashion are the objective of nurse leaders. Factors affecting the financial health of an organization including economics, federal and state payment systems and regulations, and private insurance issues are investigated. Principles of healthcare financing, budgeting, cost/ benefit analysis, and fiscal reporting will be explored. The course will culminate in development of a business plan that demonstrates responsible management of financial resources.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 562 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
Focus includes the application of pharmacological agents (prescribed and over the counter) used to treat acute and chronic health problems of individuals of varying ages and cultural backgrounds within a variety of settings. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and current research form the foundation for discussion of selected drug groups. Emphasis is given to indications, mechanisms of action, dosages, adverse side effects, cost containment and client education.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): NUR 519 and NUR 567
Corequisite(s): NUR 589
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 565 - Statistics
Effective educators and administrators must have a basic understanding of the application of statistical concepts and procedures utilized in conducting research. Students develop an understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics for the purpose of statistically analyzing and interpreting research findings.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 567 - Advanced Health Assessment
Refine and strengthen advanced health assessment and clinical judgment skills providing foundation for planning therapeutic and healing interventions for well and ill persons. A problem-focused and comprehensive database is developed and communicated through written and oral methods. This includes complete functional, spiritual and family assessment, health history, physical examination and appropriate laboratory and diagnostic data. Cultural and developmental variations of the person are emphasized. Selected common abnormalities, disease states associated with the body system or body parts are examined holistically.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): Admission to FNP program
Corequisite(s): Current CPR certification
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 569 - Family Theory
Examines relevant theories as the basis for the development of therapeutic, caring relationships with families. Specific attention is given to understanding the nature of family structures, considering different perspectives used in assessing families, using assessment tools and designing advanced nursing interventions.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 580 - Seminar in Nursing Education I
This course is designed to introduce nurses for their roles as educators in academic and health care settings. The role of the nurse educator will be explored. Concepts for effective teaching that include theories of learning; teaching methods; assessment of learning in didactic and clinical settings; as well as curricular development and evaluation will be studied. The use of evidence-based literature will be used to guide educational practices and promote the scholarship of teaching. A practicum in an academic or educational health care setting, in collaboration with an expert nurse educator, will facilitate application of course content.
7 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 90 educational experience hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 521 , NUR 531 , and NUR 566
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 582 - Human Responses, Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Testing
This course is an integrated approach to utilization of evidence based skills in development of a holistic, high-quality, and cost effective plan of care through emphasis of sound clinical reasoning with relationship to differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing, and laboratory investigation. Principles of intercollaborative communication, ethical influences and cultural specificity will promote and strengthen critical thinking in primary care patient populations.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 584 - Health Promotion and Clinical Prevention
The family nurse practitioner synthesizes theoretical, scientific, and contemporary clinical knowledge for the assessment and management of both health and illness states. In this course, students will learn how to effectively apply evidence based clinical guidelines critical to health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention in order that individuals can increase control over and improve their own health. The relationship of genetics in health promotion and clinical prevention is explored while consideration of ethical questions linked to health promotion and clinical prevention are also considered.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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NUR 586 - Clinical Anatomy
Building on a basic knowledgebase of anatomy, students will achieve competence in clinical application of anatomical and physiologic processes of humans. This course will be taken concurrently with Advanced Pathophysiology. As a result of taking these courses in concert, students will correlate clinical findings of normal anatomical and physiologic process with pathologic deviations of normal in humans.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT
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