BiolaCatalog2013-2014NA

Biola University 2013–14 Catalog

NURS 230 - Clinical Topics in Nursing Allows students to explore issues related to nursing prior to attaining upper-division status. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 9 credits with different content. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 1 - 3. NURS 232 - Clinical Experiences in Nursing Allows students the opportunity to gain additional clinical nursing experience prior to attaining upper-division status. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 12 credits with different content. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 1 - 4. NURS 300 - Professional Nursing Seminar A transition seminar designed to facilitate socialization into baccalaureate professional nursing. Note(s): Designed for transfer-challenge students. May be repeated. Credit(s): 1 - 3. NURS 306 - Nursing Assessment of the Patient - Theory Introduction to nursing assessment and documentation of common signs and symptoms of wellness and illness. Corequisite(s): 211, 212, 213, 307. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Credit(s): 2. NURS 307 - Nursing Assessment of the Patient - Clinical Clinical practice of nursing assessment and reporting. Corequisite(s): 211, 212, 213, 306. Note(s): Graded on a credit/ no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Credit(s): 1. NURS 320 - Directed Individual Studies Permits students to pursue special interests related to the profession of nursing. Restriction(s): Must be a Clinical Nursing (NURS) major. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 3. NURS 321 - Clinical Enrichment Opportunity for additional application of the nursing process in selected health care settings. When Offered: Interterm or Summer Session. Prerequisite(s): 211. Restriction(s): Must be a Clinical Nursing (NURS) major. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 1 - 4.

NURS 348 - Introduction to Women’s Health - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 347 theory, reasoning and skill. Corequisite(s): 347. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2. NURS 351 - Nursing of the Older Adult Patient/Family - Theory Theoretical and evidence-based concepts related to the quality nursing care of the older adult patient and their families. Prerequisite(s): 204, 217. Corequisite(s): 353. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 2. NURS 353 - Nursing of the Older Adult Patient/Family - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 351 theory, reasoning and skill in the quality nursing care of older adults and their families. Corequisite(s): 351. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 1. NURS 355 - Pediatric Nursing - Theory Introduction to quality nursing care of children, adolescents and the family. Prerequisite(s): 358. Corequisite(s): 356. Note(s): Course may be challenged for credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 2. NURS 356 - Pediatric Nursing - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 355 theory, reasoning and skill. Corequisite(s): 355. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2. NURS 358 - Nursing of the Patient/Family III - Theory Third of three core courses on medical-surgical nursing care of diverse populations. Continues enhancement of student learning of patients with increased complexity of diagnosis and quality nursing care need. Prerequisite(s): 204, 217. Corequisite(s): 365. Note(s): Course may be challenged for credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 2. NURS 365 - Nursing of the Patient/Family III - Clinical Clinical application of complex medical-surgical nursing knowledge, reasoning and skill in providing complex patient care. Corequisite(s): 358. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2.5. NURS 367 - Critical Care Nursing - Theory Complex medical-surgical nursing care of patients in critical care environments. Prerequisite(s): 358. Corequisite(s): 368. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 2. NURS 368 - Critical Care Nursing - Clinical Clinical application of the nursing process in providing complex care to multicultural clients in a critical care setting. Corequisite(s): 367. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2.5. NURS 441 - Introduction to Nursing Research Introduction to professional nursing’s utilization of the research process. Prerequisite(s): NURS 341, 347, 351, 355, 367; MATH 210 or 318. Credit(s): 2.

NURS 341 - Nursing of the Mental Health Patient/Family - Theory

Theoretical and evidence-based concepts related to quality mental health nursing care of patients and their families. Prerequisite(s): 204, 217. Corequisite(s): 343. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 2.

NURS 343 - Nursing of the Mental Health Patient/Family - Clinical

Clinical application of NURS 341 knowledge and skill. Corequisite(s): 341. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 2. NURS 347 - Introduction to Women’s Health - Theory Introduction to quality nursing care of women across the reproductive years. Emphasis is on the mother and family in the childbirth years. Prerequisite(s): 204, 217. Corequisite(s): 348. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 2.

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