May 08, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.

 

Music

  
  • MUS 3281 - Percussion Instrument Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Two laboratory periods per week. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3291 - Flute Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Class instruction in flute performance and pedagogy. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3310 - Wind Ensemble


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. Membership is open to all university students by audition on specified prepared materials and sight reading during the first week of the fall semester. The wind ensemble usually performs two scheduled concerts, with possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3311 - Wind Ensemble


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Membership is open to all university students by audition on specified prepared materials and sight reading during the first week of the fall semester. The wind ensemble usually performs two scheduled concerts, with possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3320 - Concert Band


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. Provides a musical and educational forum for musicians to study and perform wind and percussion music at concerts or other sanctioned events. Open to all university stu­dents without audition. Spring. May be repeated.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3321 - Concert Band


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Pro­vides a musical and educational forum for musicians to study and perform wind and percussion literature at concerts or other sanctioned events. Open to all university students without audition. Spring. May be repeated for credit.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3330 - Symphonic Winds


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. Open to all university students by audition. This group performs concerts with possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3331 - Symphonic Winds


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all university students by audition. This group performs concerts with possible tours. Fall, Spring. . Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3340 - Marching Band


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. Membership is open to all interested university students. This group performs at all regular and post season home football games with some travel to away games. Rehears­als are held TWRF from 3:30 to 5:00 p. m. during the football season. Mandatory pre school rehearsals held the week prior to registration. Fall. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3341 - Marching Band


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Membership is open to all interested university students. This group performs at all regular and post season home football games with some travel to away games. Rehearsals are held TWRF from 3:30 to 5:00 p. m. during the football season. Mandatory pre school rehearsals held the week prior to registration. Fall. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3350 - Concert Choir


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. Open to all university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3351 - Concert Choir


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3360 - Jonesboro Chorale


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. Open to all university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses my be repeated. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3361 - Jonesboro Chorale


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3370 - Small Ensemble


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    SMALL ENSEMBLES. Non credit course. Performance en­sembles of any instrumentation and/or vocal combination. Periodic tours. Fall, Spring. May be repeated. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3371 - Small Ensemble


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    SMALL ENSEMBLES. Performance ensembles of any instru­mentation and/or vocal combination. Periodic tours. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3372 - History of Western Music I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    BASIC MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE. Evolu­tion of musical style from the early Christian Church through the Pre-Classical era. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MUS 1513  and MUS 1523 . Score and listening analysis are required.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 3380 - Jazz Ensemble


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    SMALL ENSEMBLES. Non credit course. A performing ensemble designed to study a wide variety of jazz music including swing, progressive, modern, and rock styles. Periodic tours. Membership by audition only. . Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3381 - Jazz Ensemble


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    SMALL ENSEMBLES. A performing ensemble designed to study a wide variety of jazz music including swing, progressive, modern, and rock styles. Peri­odic tours. Membership by audition only. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3382 - History of Western Music II


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    BASIC MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II. Evolution of musical style in works from the mid-18th century to the present. Fall. Score and listening analysis is required.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MUS 3372 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 3391 - Laboratory Band


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. A large ensemble which allows participation by music majors on secondary instruments. Emphasis on easy to medium grade band literature as it applies to high school performance. Provides con­ducting experience for students enrolled in conducting classes. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3411 - Guitar Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Class instruction in guitar performance and pedagogy. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3421 - Upper String Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Class instruction in violin and viola performance and pedagogy. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3422 - Elementary Orchestration and Choral Arranging


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    BASIC MUSIC THEORY. Acoustical and expressive uses of orchestral instruments and voices. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MUS 2513  and MUS 2511 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 3431 - Lower String Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Class instruction in cello and bass performance and pedagogy. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3432 - Counterpoint


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    MUSIC THEORY. Studies in the characteristics and functionality of musical counterpoint. Technical exercises in theoretical analysis and emulation will be paired with critical writing and creative application. Spring.

    Prerequisites: earned C or better in MUS 2521  and MUS 2523 , or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 3441 - Elementary Conducting


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Fundamental baton technique development and interpretation of the musical score. Two class meetings per week. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MUS 1513  and MUS 1523 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3451 - Choral Conducting


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Intensive study of conducting techniques and the problems in rehearsal and performance of choral litera­ture of all styles, historical periods and special voicings. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MUS 3441 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3461 - Instrumental Conducting


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Intensive study of instrumental scores, baton techniques, and rehearsal procedures involved in conducting instrumental ensembles. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MUS 3441 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3471 - Opera Production


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. A course in the study and performance of selected opera literature. Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Instructor permission required.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3480 - Orchestra


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Non credit course. A large ensemble providing experience in the performing of selected string orchestra music including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century style. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Enrollment by instruc­tor permission.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3481 - Orchestra


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. A large ensemble providing experience in the performing of selected string orchestra music including Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century style. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Spe­cial course fees may apply. Enrollment by instructor permission.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3523 - Song Literature


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    BASIC MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth-century song literature with special emphasis on style and level of difficulty. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: Two semesters of theory or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUS 3551 - High Brass Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUC­TION. Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Two laboratory periods per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3561 - Low Brass Techniques


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUC­TION. Class instruction in performance and pedagogy. Two laboratory periods per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3630 - Scarlet Voices


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all treble-voiced university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3631 - Scarlet Voices


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all treble-voiced university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3640 - Singing Statesmen


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all lower-voiced university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUS 3641 - Singing Statesmen


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    LARGE ENSEMBLES CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. Open to all lower-voiced university students by audition. Consists of scheduled concerts and possible tours. Fall, Spring. Large ensemble courses may be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 3703 - Jazz Theory


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Thorough overview of harmony, melody, rhythm, and form as they relate specifically to jazz and related popular idioms. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MUS 1523  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUS 4221 - Introduction to Music Technology


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    BASIC USES OF TECHNOLOGY IN MU­SIC. An introduction to using desktop and handheld computers in music teaching, music nota­tion, and music recording. Students must be able to read music notation in treble and bass clefs. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUS 4223 - Piano Literature


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    BASIC MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and twentieth century piano music with special attention to style and level of difficulty. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: Two semesters of theory or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUS 4322 - History of Jazz


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    BASIC JAZZ HISTORY AND LITERATURE. Evolution of jazz musical style in works from the early 20th century to the present. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 4323 - World Music


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will examine the music of a variety of non-western societies and cultures within which the music is produced. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: HIST 1013 , HIST 1023  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUS 4412 - Form and Analysis


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    BASIC MUSIC THEORY. Analysis of basic and larger forms of music. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 4512 - Church Music


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    BASIC MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE. A study of the music of the Christian Church with an emphasis on the historical and philosophical aspects. May be substituted for History I and II by BME and BM performance candidates. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: Two semesters of theory or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 4642 - Piano Pedagogy


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    PERFORMANCE COURSES GROUP INSTRUCTION. Methods and materials of teaching piano. Irregular.

    Prerequisites: instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 4702 - Improvisation III


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Advanced techniques of improvisation utilizing theory and performance. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MUS 2702  or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MUS 5702.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUS 4713 - Jazz Arranging I


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the basic techniques of small group jazz arrang­ing, with emphasis on applications of jazz harmony, harmonic motion, chord voicings, instrumen­tal techniques, and colors. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MUS 3703  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUS 4723 - Jazz Arranging II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Techniques of large group (big band) jazz arranging with empha­sis on applications of jazz harmony, chord voicings, instrumental techniques, colors, and jazz arrangers through history. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MUS 4713 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUS 4732 - Jazz Styles and Analysis


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    In-depth survey and analysis of jazz styles and art­ists from 1917 to present. Spring.

    Prerequisites: MUS 3703  or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: MUS 5732.
Sem. Hrs: 2

Music Performance

  
  • MUSP 1100 - Performing Arts Experience


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    All music majors are expected to earn an assigned number of performing arts credits each semester. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUSP 1111 - Performance Applied Music


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    One hour credit. One half hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Five hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUSP 1112 - Performance Applied Music


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Two hours of credit. Two half hour lessons, or one 1 hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Ten hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUSP 1113 - Performance Applied Music


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Three hours of credit. Two half hour lessons, or one 1 hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Available only to Bachelor of Music degree candidates. Fifteen hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUSP 3111 - Performance Applied Music


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    One hour credit. One half hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Five hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUSP 3112 - Performance Applied Music


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Two hours of credit. Two half hour lessons, or one 1 hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Ten hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • MUSP 3113 - Performance Applied Music


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Three hours of credit. Two half hour lessons, or one 1 hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Avail­able only to Bachelor of Music degree candidates. Fifteen hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • MUSP 3130 - Half Recital


    Sem. Hrs: 0

    Student will perform a program equivalent to at least one half of a full solo recital. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 0
  
  • MUSP 4131 - Full Recital


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Student will perform a full length solo performance. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUSP 4141 - Piano Chamber Music


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    For advanced pianists. Experience with two-piano lit­erature. One hour credit. One half hour lesson per week. Irregular. Special course fees may apply. Five hours practice required.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUSP 4151 - Collaborative Piano


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    For advanced pianists. One hour credit. One half hour lesson per week. Irregular. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Instructor permission required. Five hours prac­tice required.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • MUSP 4161 - Pedagogy and Performance


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    The study of the literature and pedagogical tech­niques as related to performance. One hour credit. One half hour lesson per week. Fall, Spring. May be repeated for credit. Special course fees may apply. Five hours practice required.

    Prerequisites: MUS 3123 or permission of the instructor.
Sem. Hrs: 1

Nursing

  
  • NRS 330V - Special Problems in Nursing


    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Specific areas with the topic and mode of study agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Irregular. Course may be repeated with various top­ics. Registration must be approved by the department chair.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  
  • NRS 1123 - Making Connections Nursing


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Open to incoming freshmen only, this course will provide both an introduction to the nature of university education and a general orientation to the functions and resources of the University as a whole. This section of First Year Seminar is a special health professions section and will include a focus on understanding and appreciating nursing as a career choice. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 1214 - Introduction to Nursing


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Introduction to the health care system. Focus on theo­ries and concepts in assisting the individuals in maintaining activities of daily living. Spring.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1023 , BIO 2203 , BIO 2201 , and ENG 1003 .
    Corequisites: NRS 2392 , NRSP 1222 , and NRSP 2391 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • NRS 1235 - Nursing I


    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Theories and concepts necessary for effective assessment of individ­ual and family ability to meet activities of daily living and developmental needs. Child and adult health problems that are usual, expected and have predictable outcomes are studied. Emphasis is placed upon student use of the nursing process in identifying these problems and their resolu­tions through relevant nursing interventions. Fall.

    Corequisites: NRS 1252  and NRSP 1243 .
Sem. Hrs: 5
  
  • NRS 1252 - Role Development I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    An introduction to the roles of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession. These roles will be explored as they relate to the profession of nursing, legal and ethical issues, principles of teaching and learning, theory of nursing, professional accountability, and current health issues. Fall.

    Corequisites: NRS 1235  and NRSP 1243 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 1312 - Role Development I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Introduction to the role of the registered nurse as a member of the profession. Discussion focus relates to the nursing profession, legal and ethical issues, theory of nursing, professional accountability, and current issues in health care. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Online LPN to AASN program.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 1313 - Nursing I Medical Surgical


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to theories and concepts necessary to assess individuals’ and families’ ability to meet client needs. Focus on common child and adult health problems with predictable outcomes. Emphasis on use of nursing process to identify problems and appropriate nursing interventions. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Online LPN to AASN program.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 1321 - Role Development II


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Continued exploration of the role of the registered nurse. Discussion focus relates to the principles of teaching and learning, concepts of care, and intro­duction of leadership and management concepts. Fall.

    Corequisites: NRS 1323  and NRSP 1341 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 1323 - Nursing II Medical Surgical


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Continued discussion of the nursing process empha­sizing the bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual aspects for individuals and families. Focus on child and adult health problems that are usual, expected and have predictable outcomes. Emphasis on identifying problems and appropriate nursing interventions. Fall.

    Corequisites: NRS 1321  and NRSP 1341 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 1411 - Clinical Calculations


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Provides additional experiences in calculation sys­tems, conversions, and medications given in the clinical setting. Will not count as a nursing elective. Open to all AASN and BSN students, LPNs, RNs or by instructor permission. Fall, Spring. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three hours.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2002 - Medical Surgical Nursing I


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Focus is on medical surgical and perioperative nursing as well as an introduction to acute care nursing.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2012 - Professional Role Development


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Concepts of professional socialization, account­ability, advocacy, issues and trends which affect the role of the nurse are analyzed and dis­cussed.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2212 - Nursing II Mental Health


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Continued use of the nursing process, with an empha­sis on the bio-psycho-social-cultural aspects of individuals and families. Mental health and adult health problems that are usual, expected and have predictable outcomes are studied. Spring. Registra­tion restricted to AASN Program.

    Corequisites: NRS 2213 , NRS 2251 , and NRSP 2223 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2213 - Nursing II Medical Surgical


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A focus on clients experiencing conditions that are usual, expected, and have predictable outcomes in a Medical-Surgical setting. Emphasis is on the nursing process with modification and redesign of the plan of care. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2221 - Nursing Process Application


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Focuses on application of the nursing process and the use of critical thinking and problem solving skills to meet the needs of clients. Irregular. Registration restricted to Nursing Majors.

    Prerequisites: C or better in NRS 1214  and NRS 2314.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2232 - Nursing III Maternal Child


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    A continuation of focus on clients experiencing condi­tions that are usual, expected, and have predictable outcomes in a Maternal Child setting. Em­phasis is on the nursing process with modification and redesign of the plan of care. Fall.

    Corequisites: NRS 2233 , NRSP 2244 , and NRSP 2272 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2233 - Nursing III Medical Surgical


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A continuation of focus on clients experienc­ing conditions that are usual, expected, and have predictable outcomes in a Medical Surgical setting. Emphasis is on the nursing process with modification and redesign of the plan of care. Fall.

    Corequisites: NRS 2232 , NRSP 2244 , and NRSP 2272 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2251 - Role Development II


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    An analysis of the role of the Registered Nurse and the legal and ethical issues in the health care system. Managerial and leadership aspects as related to the profession are discussed. Spring.

    Corequisites: NRS 2212 , NRS 2213 , and NRSP 2223 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2311 - NCLEX Preparation


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    An introduction to the essential skills of problem solv­ing and test taking that are critical to professional nursing. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2312 - Nursing IV Mental Health


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Mental wellness and mental health problems that are usual, expected and have predictable outcomes. Continued application of the nursing process, with an emphasis on the bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual aspects of care for individuals and families. Spring.

    Corequisites: NRS 2331  and NRSP 2351 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2313 - Concepts of Nursing Practice


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the concepts and theories basic to nursing assessment and intervention, including general concepts of health, illness, and profes­sionalism. Emphasis on meeting basic human needs throughout the life span. Fall.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN Program.
    Corequisites: NRS 2322 , NRS 2392 , NRSP 2321 , NRSP 2391 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2321 - Role Development III


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Focus on legal and ethical issues in the health care system, leadership and management concepts, current issues and trends influencing nursing practice, and preparation to assume the role of the registered nurse. Spring.

    Corequisites: NRS 2323  and NRSP 2341 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2322 - Foundations of Nursing


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Foundational concepts of physiologic health pro­cesses, mobility, comfort, infection control, protection, oxygenation, medication administration, nutrition and elimination. Integrates the nursing process, informatics, interpersonal communica­tion, patient teaching, delegation, critical thinking, and safety. Fall, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the BSN Program. Fall, Summer.
    Corequisites: NRS 2313 , NRS 2392 , NRSP 2321 , NRSP 2391  (Traditional BSN); NRS 2392 , NRS 2423 , NRSP 2321 , NRSP 2391  (Accelerated BSN).
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2323 - Nursing III Medical Surgical


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Focus on hematologic concepts and clients experienc­ing conditions that are usual, expected, and have predictable outcomes in a medical-surgical setting. Emphasis is on the nursing process with modification and redesign of the plan of care. Spring.

    Corequisites: NRS 2321  and NRSP 2341 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2331 - Role Development IV


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Analysis of the role of the registered nurse and legal and ethical issues in the health care system. Focus on end of life issues, selected ethical consider­ations, continued exploration of leadership and management content in relation to the profes­sion. Spring.

    Corequisites: NRS 2312  and NRSP 2351 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2332 - Nursing V Maternal Child


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Focus on clients experiencing conditions that are usual, expected, and have predictable outcomes in a maternal child setting. Emphasis is on the nursing process, modification and redesign of the plan of care. Summer.

    Corequisites: NRS 2341  and NRSP 2361 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2333 - Nursing VI Medical Surgical


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Focus on clients experiencing conditions that are usual, expected, and have predictable outcomes in a medical surgical setting including high acuity care settings. Emphasis on the nursing process, modification and redesign of the plan of care. Summer.

    Corequisites: NRS 2371 and NRSP 2382 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2341 - Role Development V


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Integration of the roles and competencies of the registered nurse emphasizing professional leadership. Selected topics include current issues and trends that influence nursing practice, health care organizations, and legal and ethical issues. Nursing management processes and skills are developed. Summer.

    Corequisites: NRS 2332 , and NRSP 2361 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2392 - Health Assessment


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Focus on obtaining a health history and physical as­sessment of the adult. An overview of the pediatric, obstetrical, and geriatric client is included. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2203  and BIO 2201 .
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: C or better in BIO 2223 , BIO 2221 , and NRSP 2391 , NRS 2313 , NRS 2322  and NRSP 2321  for BSN Students, or NRS 1214  and NRSP 1222  for AASN students.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  
  • NRS 2423 - Introduction to Essentials of Nursing Care


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course introduces the scope of the nursing profession with emphasis on basic human needs, growth and development across the lifespan, communication, legal and ethical parameters of practice, and teaching and learning theories. Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Accelerated BSN track.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2434 - Essentials of Medical Surgical Nursing I


    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Health focus on individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic illness across the lifespan. Integrated foci include medical surgical, geriatrics, pediatrics, and nutrition. Fall. Registration restricted to students who are accepted to the accelerated BSN option.

    Corequisites: NRSP 2432 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  
  • NRS 2443 - Essentials of Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Theoretical basis for professional nursing care of the childbearing family. Emphasis is on nursing care of the woman, the fetus, and the infant within the family environment. Fall. Registration restricted to students who are accepted to the accelerated BSN option.

    Corequisites: NRS 2434 , and NRSP 2432 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 2601 - Nursing Process Application


    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Focuses on the application of the nursing process and the use of critical thinking and problem solving skills to meet the needs of clients. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  
  • NRS 2793 - Health Assessment and Exam


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Health history and physical examination skills are taught. The focus is on the adult while including an overview of special client populations. Stu­dents submit written H & Ps and self-recordings of skill performance. Fall, Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BSN program, C or better in BIO 2203 /BIO 2201   and BIO 2223 /BIO 2221 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 3103 - Medical Surgical Nursing II


    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Health focus is on acute illness. Integrated foci include adult medical surgical, geriatrics, and nutrition. Fall. Registration restricted to the BSN program.

    Prerequisites: NRS 2002 , NRSP 2003 , NRS 2012 , NRS 3463 .
    Corequisites: NRS 3473 , NRSP 3105, and NRS 3422 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  
  • NRS 3205 - Medical Surgical Nursing III


    Sem. Hrs: 5

    Continuation of concepts introduced in NRS 3103 . Spring. Registration restricted to the BSN program.

    Prerequisites: NRS 3473 , NRS 3103 , NRSP 3105, NRS 3422 .
    Corequisites: NRS 3312  and NRSP 3205 .
Sem. Hrs: 5
  
  • NRS 3312 - Introduction to Nursing Research


    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Explores the role of the nurse in the re­search process and provides the skills needed to evaluate and use research findings. Spring, Summer.

    Prerequisites: Admission to BSN Program, and three credit hour statistics course; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 2
 

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