Undergraduate - Herzing University

NA 295 RN Clinical InternshipDuring the Internship phase of training, the student will function in a registered nurse capacity with a preceptor. Their internship will providethe student with the opportunity to experience and participate in their profession as a registered nurse. The preceptorship will center onobserving experienced personnel as well as participating in actual nursing activities under close supervision of other registered nurseprofessionals. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: Final semester.(NB) nursing/nursing bridgeNB 106 Introduction to Professional NursingThose concepts that formulate the profession of nursing will be presented to students including nursing, health, and environment. The primaryroles of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse will be investigated. 2.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.NB 117 Introduction to Clinical NursingThis clinical course builds on the Introduction to Professional Nursing course and includes simulated and laboratory-based experiencesfocused on the nursing care of individual adult patients. The concepts of critical thinking in clinical settings, culturally competent care, andthe nurse’s role in interdisciplinary healthcare environments will be introduced. Foundational nursing skills are practiced and integratedinto the nursing process. 2.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: NB 106 Introduction to Professional Nursing. Corequisite: NB 117L Introduction toClinical Nursing Lab.NB 117L Introduction to Clinical Nursing LabThis is the lab portion of NB 117, Introduction to Clinical Nursing. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisite: NB 106 Introduction to Professional Nursing.Corequisite: NB 117 Introduction to Clinical Nursing.NB 126 Basic Health AssessmentThe focus of this course is the development and application of beginning assessment skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placedon history-taking skills and determining normal versus abnormal clinical signs. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisite: NB 106 Introduction toProfessional Nursing. Corequisite: NB 126L Basic Health Assessment Lab.NB 126L Basic Health Assessment LabThis is the lab portion of NB 126, Basic Health Assessment. 1.00 credit hour. Prerequisite: NB 106 Introduction to Professional Nursing.Corequisite: NB 126 Basic Health Assessment.NB 135 PharmacologyThis course introduces the student to the role of pharmacotherapeutic agents in the treatment of illness and also in the promotion, maintenance,and restoration of wellness in patients throughout the lifespan. These concepts provide the basis for the study of drug actions, indications, sideeffects, nursing implications, and patient education. 3.00 credit hours. Prerequisites: NB 117/NB 117L Introduction to Clinical Nursing/Lab.NB 140 Health Assessment and Promotion Across the LifespanThis course examines the patterns of health and illness in individuals and populations as they relate to the nurse’s role in health assessment,health maintenance, and health education. Students will develop interview techniques, therapeutic communication skills, and physical andmental health assessment skills relating to objectives outlined in Healthy People Goals. A systematic review of health screening, as well asphysical and psychosocial assessment approaches across the lifespan, will be explored. 2.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: NB 106 Introductionto Professional Nursing. Corequisite: NB 140C Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan Clinical.NB 140C Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan ClinicalThis is the clinical portion of NB 140, Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan. 1.00 credit hours. Prerequisite: NB 106 Introductionto Professional Nursing. Corequisite: NB 140 Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan.NB 146 Adult Health IThis course prepares students to enter their clinical experiences by providing an understanding of the complexity of the human beingand underlying nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills required to respond to health and illness needs of patients. Contentincludes nursing clinical assessment and nursing care of the patient across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. 3.00credit hours. Prerequisites: NB 140/NB 140C Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan/Clinical. Corequisites: NB 146C/NB 146L Adult Health I Clinical/Lab.NB 146C Adult Health I ClinicalThis is the clinical portion of NB 146, Adult Health I. 2.00 credit hours. Prerequisites: NB 140/NB 140C Health Assessment andPromotion Across the Lifespan/Clinical. Corequisites: NB 146/NB 146L Adult Health I/Lab.UNDERGRADUATE Course descriptions 427