(1 credit)  NRS 105 - Professional Nursing
Corequisite: NRS 115
Introduces the learner to non-clinical professional nursing concepts. Focus on understanding foundational concepts in nursing includes such topics as nursing theory, advocacy, ethics, and evidence-based practice. 1 lecture hour

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(6 credits)  NRS 115 - Concepts of Nursing Practice I
Prerequisites: BIO 104, CHE 107, ENG 102, MAT 125, PSY 207
Corequisite: NRS 105
Introduces the fundamental concepts of nursing practice and their application across the lifespan, with a focus on uncomplicated chronic and mild acute alteration in health. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 6 clinical hours

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(8 credits)  NRS 125 - Concepts of Nursing Practice II
Prerequisites: BIO 104 with a minimum C+ grade, NRS 111, NRS 112
Builds on the first semester courses to further refine the concepts of nursing practice with application to the care of diverse clients with uncomplicated acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 12 clinical hours

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(6 credits)  NRS 150 - Concepts of Nursing Practice II
Prerequisite: NRS 115
Builds on first semester nursing coursework to advance the understanding of concepts of nursing practice. Study applies to care of diverse clients with uncomplicated acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, including the client with mental health disorders. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 8 clinical hours

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(8 credits)  NRS 225 - Concepts of Nursing Practice III
Prerequisites: BIO 201 with a minimum C+ grade, NRS 125
Builds on the previous nursing courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of diverse clients with complicated acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 12 clinical hours

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(8 credits)  NRS 235 - Concepts of Nursing Practice IV
Prerequisite: NRS 225
Builds on all previous nursing courses to further refine and apply the concepts of nursing practice in the care of diverse client populations with acute and chronic complex conditions across the lifespan. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 12 clinical hours

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(6 credits)  NRS 245 - Concepts of Nursing Practice III
Prerequisite: NRS 150
Builds on the previous nursing coursework to further advance the understanding and application of concepts of nursing practice. Study applies to care of diverse clients with complicated acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, including the reproducing family. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 8 clinical hours

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(6 credits)  NRS 250 - Concepts of Nursing Practice IV
Prerequisite: NRS 245
Corequisite: NRS 275
Builds on all previous nursing coursework to further advance the understanding and application of concepts of nursing practice to care of diverse clients with complicated, critically acute conditions across the lifespan. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing laboratories and a variety of clinical settings. 3 lecture / 3 college laboratory / 8 clinical hours

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(1 credit)  NRS 275 - Transition to Nursing Practice
Prerequisite: NRS 245
Corequisite: NRS 250
Prepares the new graduate nurse to transition into practice. Students complete a professional development plan and explore nursing careers in different healthcare settings. Additional course content addresses advocacy and ethics in healthcare, evaluation of evidence, promotion of quality and safety, and leadership. Clinical observation hours are included. 1 lecture / 16 clinical hours

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