Nursing Interprofessional

Includes basic information regarding the chemistry and organization of living matter needed to understand cellular, tissue, and organ function. The morphology and physiological functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and neurosensory organ systems will also be covered. Designed as a basic course for students in the allied health sciences.

Covers the morphology and physiology for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, excretory and reproductive organ systems. Designed as a basic course for students in the allied health sciences.

The course is designed to convey general concepts, methods, and applications of microbiology for health sciences.

This course introduces mindfulness practices to facilitate coping with stress and greater engagement with life. Mindfulness involves bringing intentional non-judgmental awareness to what is happening in the present moment. This course is highly experiential, using a lab/seminar format designed for college students to explore applications of mindfulness in mind-body awareness, mindful eating, communication skills and stress management.

This course is designed to provide a holistic approach to the study of growth and development and to explore the typical progression of growth and development from pre-conception to older adulthood. Students will be introduced to developmental theories and the developmental tasks and challenges unique to each stage of development.

Covers basic nutrition, nutrition for clients of various age groups and therapeutic diets, and nutrition of the critically ill, hospitalized patient.

REAL 1 is the first of a series of three core seminar courses that provide foundational content in the areas of research/knowledge management, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership leveled across four undergraduate nursing program semesters.

Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I is the first of two courses with a focus on concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges, and health management throughout the life span. The course is intended to provide basic pathologic mechanisms and present a general survey of disease, preceding, and in conjunction with, Pathophysiology and Clinical Management II.

Principles of Pharmacology I provides the student with foundational concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on application to nursing practice. General principles of pharmacology, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented and applied across the lifespan and with cultural/global context.

This course explores the science of the brain/body connection offering experiential opportunities through direct meditative practices. Class time includes didactic learning, interactive dialogue, and engagement in mindfulness practices. We will develop self-assessment, self-care strategies and resilience practices, within the larger context of wisdom.

This introductory seminar facilitates student's mastery of their Spanish language ability as applied to health care settings and encounters through vocabulary and cultural relevancy of terms important to students planning to work in healthcare professions to better serve Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Instruction will be through a combination of lectures and practical application exercises, including simulation in the sim center.

REAL II seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Nursing students will integrate quality and safety principles with leadership while using evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform practice change, support an ethical climate and optimal care environment, and foster a culture of innovation, high performing care delivery and continuous learning environment.

Pathophysiology and Clinical Management II is the second of two courses with a focus on concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges, and health management throughout the life span. The course builds on concepts of pathologic mechanisms and disease within a systems framework in conjunction with Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I.

Pharmacology and Clinical Management II builds upon the foundational concepts presented in Pharmacology and Clinical Management I with emphasis on mechanisms of action and application to nursing practice. General principles of pharmacology, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented and applied across the lifespan and with cultural/global context.

Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop and implement a plan of care to stabilize and transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of the courses and state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prereq:Instr consent.

Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop & implement a plan of care to stabilize & transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of the courses & state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dept of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prereq: Instr consent, NUIP 4004

The content of the course will focus on prehospital emergency care. Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop & implement a plan of care to stabilize & transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of this course & state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for cert. as an EMT by the Commonwealth of VA, Department of Health, Office of EMS. Prerequisite: Current CPR Certification

Students will apply comprehensive knowledge of disease processes to analyze and interpret underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. Students will apply this knowledge to effectively manage patient conditions. Prerequisite: Students must be RNs to enroll.

This course introduces information and communication technologies and informatics processes that are used to provide care, gather data, form information to drive decision making, and support professionals. Informatics processes and technologies that are used to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare services in accordance with best practice and professional and regulatory standards will also be explored.

REAL III seminar provides the foundational and theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Students will analyze how ethical standards, legal concepts, and systemic structures impact professional nursing practice, shape advocacy, and inform leadership. Nursing students will develop a philosophy of professionalism, career planning, and educational progression.

This course equips students with the competencies to understand and apply basic research concepts and evidence-based practice processes in professional settings. Students will systematically search, critique, and synthesize current literature, frame research questions relevant to your practice area, and make practice-related recommendations. Students will also explore methods for disseminating evidence and devise strategies to facilitate change.

This course is an introduction to data analysis for nursing and healthcare-related research. Course emphasis is on practical application and understanding how the research question drives the choice of particular statistical procedures. Descriptive and univariate inferential statistics will be covered. Students will learn how to create and manage simple databases in SPSS, interpret SPSS outputs, and draw statistical conclusions.

This course equips students with essential management knowledge, concepts, and theory through practical healthcare experiences, preparing them for leadership roles in emerging and existing delivery systems. Students will explore the professional nurse¿s role in shaping patient-centered, effective healthcare organizations of the future. Students will complete an evidence-based practice learning project focused on quality improvement.