NURS 1000. Dimensions of Professional Nursing. 3 cr. hrs.

An introduction to the discipline of professional nursing with an emphasis on caring and therapeutic relationships. Prereq: NURS major.

NURS 1931. Topics in Nursing. 2-3 cr. hrs.

Various topics in nursing and health care as identified in the Schedule of Classes. Prereq: NURS major.

NURS 2000. Health Assessment. 3 cr. hrs.

Introduction to systematic data gathering, analysis and documentation of nursing assessment data with an emphasis on cultural and age-related diversity. Includes a lab component. Prereq: NURS major, BISC 1060, BISC 2070, and BISC 1015; may be taken concurrently with BISC 3115, HEAL 2045, and NURS 1000.

NURS 2075. Foundations of Nursing Practice. 3 cr. hrs.

Acquisition of foundational nursing concepts and skills supportive of holistic nursing care for clients and families. Includes 2 credits theory; 1 credit lab. Prereq: NURS major, BISC 1060, BISC 2070, and BISC 1015; may be taken concurrently with BISC 3115, HEAL 2045, NURS 1000.

NURS 2100. Pathophysiology 1. 3 cr. hrs.

A study of the pathogenesis of select disorders and related diagnostic and treatment modalities as a basis for nursing practice. Focuses on genetic, neoplastic, immunologic, hematologic, endocrine and mental health disorders across the life span. Includes a discussion of temperature regulation, inflammatory and tissue healing process, the stress response and cardiovascular shock. Prereq: NURS major, BISC 1060, BISC 2070, BISC 1015, NURS 2110, which may be taken concurrently, and PSYC 1001.

NURS 2110. Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice. 3 cr. hrs.

Basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics as applied to patients across the life span. Includes nursing implications for administration, patient teaching, and evaluation of safety and effectiveness. Prereq: BISC 2070 and BISC 1015.

NURS 2173. Professional Issues in Nursing. 3 cr. hrs.

The impact on professional nursing of external and internal forces including law, ethics, education, and nursing process. Prereq: NURS major; R.N. students only.

NURS 2964. Individual Study and Practice. 1-3 cr. hr.

Individual study and practice with a client or a selected group of clients. Arrangements for guidance of a preceptor must be made prior to registration. May be taken twice. Prereq: Cons. of instr. and enrolled in the College of Nursing.

NURS 3100. Pathophysiology 2. 3 cr. hrs.

A study of the pathogenesis of select diseases and common diagnostic and treatment modalities as a basis for nursing practice. Focuses on select cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, musculoskeletal and neurologic diseases across the life span. Prereq: NURS major, NURS 2100, and PSYC 2101.

NURS 3150. Essentials of Gerontological Nursing. 3 cr. hrs.

Emphasis is on factors influencing the health and functional ability of older adults. Normal physiological, social and psychosocial changes of aging are presented. Common problems that compromise health care discussed with an emphasis on health promotion, nursing assessment, and nursing management. BSN-Pre-licensure students entering prior to fall 2005 complete this course for two credits. Prereq: NURS major, NURS 2000, NURS 2075, NURS 2100, NURS 2110, and NURS 3100, which may be taken concurrently.

NURS 3200. Introduction to Nursing Research. 3 cr. hrs.

Overview of research in nursing and its application to nursing practice. Prereq: Jr. stndg. and NURS major.

NURS 3300. Nursing Care of Adults -- Theory. 3 cr. hrs.

Focus on critical thinking and clinical judgment with adults and older adults related to wellness and common chronic illnesses. Emphasis is on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration. Prereq: NURS major, HEAL 1025, HEAL 2045, NURS 2075, NURS 2100, NURS 2110 and NURS 3100 (which may be taken concurrently). Must be taken concurrently with NURS 3301.

NURS 3301. Nursing Care of Adults -- Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Application of clinical judgment with adults and older adults related to wellness and common chronic illnesses. Emphasis is on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for persons from diverse contexts across health care delivery settings. Prereq: NURS major and NURS 3300, which must be taken concurrently.

NURS 3400. Childbearing Family Nursing--Theory. 3 cr. hrs.

Study of diverse families during childbearing period. Focus is on nursing process, health promotion, and families in transition and adaptation from pre-conception through post-partum. Prereq: HEAL 1025, HEAL 2045, NURS 2075, NURS 2100, NURS 2110, NURS 3100 (may be taken concurrently), SOCI 2200, and PSYC 2101; must be taken concurrently with NURS 3401.

NURS 3401. Childbearing Family Nursing--Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Guided experience in the care of diverse families from preconception through the post-partum period. Focus on the application of nursing process in assisting families to meet their unique developmental needs and to foster family health. Prereq: NURS major; must be taken concurrently with NURS 3400.

NURS 3500. Mental Health Nursing--Theory. 3 cr. hrs.

An introduction to concepts, principles, and processes of mental health nursing with a focus on human responses across the life span and the health care continuum. Prereq: NURS major, HEAL 1025, HEAL 2045, NURS 2075, NURS 2100, NURS 2110, NURS 3100 (may be taken concurrently), PSYC 2101, SOCI 2200; must be taken concurrently with NURS 3501.

NURS 3501. Mental Health Nursing--Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Clinical practice to promote the development of the professional role and the application of concepts, principles, and processes of mental health nursing. Emphasis on therapeutic nursing interventions in caring for individuals, families, and communities across varying health care delivery settings. Prereq: NURS major; must be taken concurrently with NURS 3500.

NURS 4300. Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult--Theory. 3 cr. hrs.

Nursing care of adults and older adults experiencing acute and complex illness with alterations and multiple body systems. Focus is on critical thinking, collaboration with interdisciplinary health care professionals, restoration, and rehabilitation. Prereq: NURS Major, NURS 3200, NURS 3300, NURS 3301, NURS 3400, NURS 3401, NURS 3500, and NURS 3501; must be taken concurrently with NURS 4301.

NURS 4301. Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult--Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Application of critical thinking with adults and older adults experiencing acute and complex illness. Emphasis is on restoration, rehabilitation, and coordination of health care in the acute care setting. Prereq: NURS major; must be taken concurrently with NURS 4300.

NURS 4350. Critical Care Nursing. 3 cr. hrs.

Integration of pathophysiologic concepts and psychosocial variables unique to caring for critically ill adults. Prereq: Sr. stndg. and NURS major; or R.N. student.

NURS 4400. Family Centered Nursing of Children -- Theory. 3 cr. hrs.

Family centered nursing of children and adolescents in diverse populations. Focus on health promotion, maintenance, acute and chronic health problems. BSN-Pre-licensure students entering prior to fall 2005 complete this course for two credits. BSN-Pre-licensure students entering fall 2005 or later complete this course for three credits. Prereq: Sr. stndg., NURS major, NURS 3300, NURS 3301, NURS 3400, NURS 3401, NURS 3500, and NURS 3501; must be taken concurrently with NURS 4401.

NURS 4401. Family Centered Nursing of Children -- Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Emphasis on application of theory and the planning and provision of care to healthy and ill children. Prereq: Sr. stndg. and NURS major; must be taken concurrently with NURS 4400.

NURS 4500. Nursing of Communities -- Theory. 3 cr. hrs.

Nursing and community health concepts are integrated to provide a theory base for aggregate level care. Emphasis is on planning with communities for provision of care which may include healthy, vulnerable and ill persons within the context of dynamic systems. BSN-Pre-licensure students entering prior to fall 2005 complete this course for two credits. BSN-Pre-licensure students entering fall 2005 or later complete this course for three credits. Prereq: Sr. stndg., NURS major, NURS 3300, NURS 3301, NURS 3400, NURS 3401, NURS 3500, and NURS 3501; must be taken concurrently with NURS 4501.

NURS 4501. Nursing of Communities -- Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Application of the nursing and community health concepts for aggregate level care. Emphasis is on planning with communities for provision of care which may include healthy, vulnerable and ill persons within the context of dynamic systems. Prereq: Sr. stndg. and NURS major; must be taken concurrently with NURS 4500.

NURS 4601. Synthesis Practicum. 3 cr. hrs.

Synthesis and application of clinical knowledge through intensive practicum in a selected setting. Development of entry level competence in nursing practice with an emphasis on skill in clinical decision making. Prereq: Sr. stndg., NURS major, NURS 3200, NURS 3300, NURS 3301, NURS 3400, NURS 3401, NURS 3500, and NURS 3501.

NURS 4650. Nursing Leadership. 3 cr. hrs.

Analysis of organizational, management and leadership theories. Focus on development of leadership roles in diverse environments. Includes political, social, cultural, economic, and technological influences on health care. Prereq: Sr. stndg., NURS major, NURS 3200, NURS 3300, NURS 3301, NURS 3400, NURS 3401, NURS 3500, and NURS 3501; must be taken concurrently with either NURS 4301, 4401, or 4501.

NURS 4951. Marquette Led Travel and Study Abroad in Nursing:. 3 cr. hrs.

Course taught in an international setting by Marquette professors and where students earn Marquette credit. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.

NURS 4995. Independent Study in Nursing. 1-3 cr. hr.

Intensive library search or a research project relative to a specific area of interest. Arrangements for faculty direction must be made prior to registration. May be taken twice. Prereq: Cons. of instr. and enrolled in the College of Nursing.