Undergraduate Course Descriptions - Sullivan University | Library

SCI 204 HUMAN NUTRITION (4 CREDITS)
This course is an introductory course in human nutrition in
which topics include an explanation of the Recommended
Dietary Allowances (RDA), a discussion of the nutritional
status of the U.S. population, and the misuse of vitamins.
Misconceptions about organic foods, the relation of diet to
heart disease, the interest in fad diets, and other current topics
in nutrition are discussed. Prerequisite: None
SCI 224 INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY (4 CREDITS)
This course examines the basic systems of the body and the
functions of each. Prerequisite: None
NURSING
NUR 301 INTRODUCTION TO ACCELERATED
LEARNING IN NURSING(2 CREDITS)
This is an introductory course to accelerated study in nursing.
Focus is on an overview to mission, philosophy, and program
of study and on collaborative learning and teaching strategies
utilized in accelerated courses. In addition, the course is
designed to prepare the student with knowledge and to locate
library resources essential to nursing and healthcare. The
student will explore and evaluate professional writings including
APA writing style. Prerequisites: Completion of all General
Studies requirements; Admitted in RN to BSN Program or
Permission of the RN to BSN Program
NUR 302 INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING
AND MODERN COMPUTING (2 CREDITS)
This course is designed to enhance student success in online
learning. Content includes concepts to modern computing,
basic computer applications. Prerequisites: NUR 301 or
Permission of the RN to BSN Program
NUR 303 TRANSITION TO BACCALAUREATE
NURSING ROLES AND ISSUES IN NURSING
(3 CREDITS)
This course is designed to facilitate the RN to BSN student
to transition to the role of baccalaureate nursing. Focus will
be on philosophy, values, and roles of professional nursing in
contemporary and future nursing practice and issues in nursing.
Personal and professional expectations and goals are explored to
foster educational and professional growth, Nursing conceptual
models and theories, roles, concepts, and issues are explored in
the context of the healthcare system. Prerequisites: NUR 302 or
Permission of the RN to BSN Program
NUR 304 HOLISTIC NURSING AND
COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE
THERAPIES (3 CREDITS)
This course is an introduction to holistic nursing and
complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) to advance
the knowledge, research, and evidence-based practice in the
discipline. Consideration is given to the role of the professional
nurse in holistic health care as a transformational leader in CAT
and the cultural aspects of care. Emphasis is on the role of self as
healer and integrating complementary and alternative therapies
into nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 303 or Permission of
the RN to BSN Program
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NUR 305 GENETICS IN HEALTHCARE
(3 CREDITS)
This is an introductory genetics course to provide the
baccalaureate nurse with basic concepts, principles, and
application of human genetics including inheritance, genetic
disorders, genetic technology, and gene therapy. Ethical
and legal issues will be explored with focus on the role of
professional nurse. Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology,
Microbiology, Chemistry, NUR 304 or Permission of the RN to
BSN Program
NUR 306 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (6 CREDITS)
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of basic
principles and mechanisms of the disease process to provide and
understanding of the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations
of diseases. Emphasis is placed in the contrast between normal
and abnormal states of cells, tissues and organ-systems and
how they relate to the disease state. Emphasis is on gaining an
understanding of the development of pathophysiological signs
and symptoms. Students shall apply their knowledge through
the use of scenarios for identification, analysis, and treatment
of diseases. Prerequisites: NUR 305 or Permission of the RN to
BSN Program
NUR 307 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN (6 CREDITS)
This course is designed to enhance the baccalaureate
nurse’s knowledge and skills necessary for communication,
interviewing, data collection, and documentation for the
health history and physical assessment required throughout
the lifespan and the health-illness continuum. The foundation
to enhance assessment is grounded in the social and physical
sciences. Prerequisites: NUR 306 or Permission of the RN to
BSN Program
NUR 308 EVIDENCE BASED NURSING PRACTICE
(6 CREDITS)
This is an introductory nursing theory and nursing research
course that focuses on preparing the baccalaureate registered
nurse to become a knowledgeable consumer of nursing, medical,
and healthcare research. The course is designed to enhance the
registered nurse skills in evaluating existing research findings
as the basis for providing evidence-based professional nursing
practice. Prerequisites: NUR 307 or Permission of the RN to
BSN Program
NUR 309 DIVERSITY HEALTHCARE
(3 CREDITS)
Diversity in this course is an all-inclusive concept, including,
but not limited to, differences in race, color, ethnicity, national
origin or immigration status, religion, age, gender, sexual
orientation, and vulnerable. Key elements essential to provide
culturally competent care in partnership with interprofessional
and intraprofessional teams are: social and cultural factors,
relevant data sources and best evidence, safe and quality
outcomes of care, advocate for social justice and participation
in culture competence development will be explored. Various
theories and models of care will be reviewed to enhance the
quality of nursing and healthcare. Care is Whole Patient
Assessment: disease history, physical symptoms, psychological
symptoms, decision-making capacity, information sharing,
social circumstances, spiritual need, practical needs, and
anticipatory planning for death. Prerequisites: Completion of
general studies, NUR 308 or Permission of the RN to BSN
Program
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS