Lower Division
NURS 1040 Human Development Over the Life Span (3 units)
Study of human development throughout the life span. Covers child, adolescent, and adult development. Focuses on the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions of each developmental stage. Application of age appropriate health promotion strategies. Open to all students. Satisfies G.E. area D2. (Lecture, 3 hours)
NURS 2040 Better Health with Self-Care (2 units)
Study of basic human needs in a complex society. Main focus is self-care during health, developmental, and lifestyle changes. Persons will be studied in relation to their psychosocial-cultural and physiological needs. Open to all students. Satisfies G.E. area E1. (Lecture, 2 hours)
NURS 2042 Better Health with Self-Care Activity (1 unit)
A self-analysis of the student’s own lifestyle behaviors in relation to health and wellness. Focus is on strategies to improve wellness. Satisfies G. E. area E1. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 2040 is required. (Activity, 2 hours)
NURS 2800 Introduction to Nursing (2 units)
Introduction to the discipline of nursing including history, theories, values, communication, and professional roles. The mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the CSU Stanislaus nursing program are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing major. For Pre-licensure students.
NURS 2820 Basic Skills in Nursing (3 units)
Prepares students to perform basic nursing skills based on mastery of core scientific principles. Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing major, Pre-licensure track.
NURS 2850 Introduction to Pharmacology and Nutrition (2 units)
(Formerly NURS 2840) Introduction to basic principles of nutrition and pharmacology for patients of all ages. Nutrition component stresses general nutrition concepts with a focus on health promotion and therapeutic nutrition. Pharmacology focus is related to overview of pharmacology, review of pharmacokinetics, drug classifications, medication administration, and utlization of nursing drug books, emphasizing today’s most common drug therapies. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing major or consent of instructor.
NURS 2860 Pharmacology in Nursing (2 units)
Builds on Introduction to Pharmacology and Nutrition with an increased focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic implications. Pharmacology content is closely aligned with common acute and chronic illness. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing major or consent of instructor.
NURS 2900 Adult Health Nursing I (4 units)
Introduction to theory and research based nursing care of young, middle, and older adults. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic illnesses. Prerequisites: NURS 2800, NURS 2820, NURS 2840, and NURS 3000/3002. To be taken concurrently with NURS 2910.
NURS 2910 Adult Health Nursing I Clinical (3 units)
Clinical application of theory and research-based nursing care of young, middle, and older adults. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of clinical settings. Corequisite: NURS 2900.
Upper Division
NURS 3000 Health Assessment (3 units)
Assists the student in assuming new responsibilities for determining health status and self-care needs of individuals. Focus is on history taking, physical examination, and determining nursing diagnoses. Corequisite: NURS 3002. (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)
NURS 3040 Women’s Health (3 units)
Presents an overview of health care issues faced by women throughout the life cycle. Begins with an examination of scientific inquiry and a biological review of the female body. Specific health care problems common to women throughout the life span are addressed. The roles, rights, and responsibilities of women in the health care system are discussed. Encompasses a women-centered philosophy that encourages women’s active participation in their health care decisions. Open to all upper-division students. Satisfies G. E. area F3. (Lecture, 3 hours)
NURS 3060 Cultural Variations in Nursing: A Comparison of Mexican and American Health Care (Study Abroad) (3 units)
A short-term study abroad course that provides an examination of health care in Mexico, both contemporary and traditional. Cross-cultural comparisons will focus on health care in the United States and Mexico. Students can concurrently enroll in Spanish language immersion classes. This is a three-week course held in Mexico. (Winter)
bIntroduces nursing concepts and theories with an emphasis on professionalism, caring, self-care, communication, and teaching/learning. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall)
NURS 3310 Nursing Leadership and Management (WP) (3 units)
Focuses on the professional nursing roles of designer, manager, and coordinator. Presents theories of leadership, management, organization, planned change, and power. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall)
NURS 3320 Pre-licensure Nursing Leadership and Management (WP) (3 units)
Focuses on the professional nursing roles of designer, manager, and coordinator of care for the pre-licensure nursing student. Presents theories of leadership, management, organization, planned change, and power. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score. For Pre-licensure students or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall)
NURS 3600 Transcultural Nursing Care (3 units)
Provides the theoretical and experiential foundation for nurses to safely and effectively meet the health care needs of culturally diverse clients in a variety of practice settings. (Lecture 3 hours) (Fall)
NURS 3700 Introduction to Nursing Research (3 units)
(Formerly NURS 4100) Introduction to basic concepts of nursing research. Emphasis on evaluation of research and application of findings in nursing practice. Prerequisite: MATH 1600 or its equivalent, NURS 2800 (Pre-licensure), or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)
NURS 3800 Pediatric Nursing (3 units)
Introduction to theory and research-based nursing care of children and adolescents. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic illnesses. Prerequisites: NURS 3820 and NURS 3830 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3810.
NURS 3810 Pediatric Nursing Clinical (2 units)
Clinical application of theory and research-based nursing care of children and adolescents. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: NURS 3820 and NURS 3830 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3800. Note: Some clinical hours may take place in a regional children’s hospital.
NURS 3820 Reproductive Health Nursing (3 units)
Introduction to theory and research-based nursing care of individuals and families related to reproductive/perinatal health. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as management of clients in the reproductive phase. Prerequisites: NURS 2900 and NURS 2910 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3830.
NURS 3830 Reproductive Health Nursing Clinical (2 units)
Clinical application of theory and research-based reproductive health nursing care of individuals and families. Major focus is on the provision of perinatal nursing care in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: NURS 2900 and 2910 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3820.
NURS 3900 Mental Health Nursing (3 units)
Introduction to mental health nursing and therapeutic communication in nursing. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic mental health problems with individuals and families. Prerequisites: NURS 3820 and NURS 3830 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3910.
NURS 3910 Mental Health Nursing Clinical (2 units)
Clinical application of theory and research-based mental health nursing care of individuals and families. Focus is on health promotion/disease prevention as well as the management of common acute and chronic mental health problems in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: NURS 3820 and NURS 3830 or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 3900.
NURS 4010 Issues Facing the Profession (3 units)
Focuses on current trends and issues central to the profession of nursing. Critical thinking processes are applied to the examination of historical, political, economic, educational, professional, legal, ethical, and global issues related to nursing and health care. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the nursing major. (Lecture, 3 hours) (Fall, Spring)
NURS 4040 Health Care and The Older Adult (3 units)
Course focuses on wellness and healthy aging, the health-illness continuum, common health problems of the elderly, care issues, and end-of-life care. Course is an elective in the Gerontology Certificate Program. It is open to other upper-division students. (Spring in alternating years.)
NURS 4210 Advanced Clinical Nursing Practicum (3 units)
Student-designed study focusing on the area of clinical practice of their choice. This is an opportunity for students to explore new areas of practice under the guidance of nursing faculty and community-based preceptors. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the nursing program.
NURS 4230 Pre-licensure Advanced Clinical Nursing Practicum (4 units)
Student-designed study focusing on the professional nursing roles of designer, manager, and coordinator of care. Students have an opportunity to explore an area of clinical practice of their choice. Corequisite: NURS 4820. Prerequisite: Completion of all nursing courses except completion or concurrent enrollment in NURS 4400, 4410, and 4010. (Spring)
NURS 4240 RN to BSN Seminar (2 units)
Seminar discussion of theoretical components of nursing applied in clinical practice. Problems and experiences in the clinical setting are correlated with current literature and theories. Must be taken the last semester in the program. Students must be working in clinical practice at the time of taking the course to enroll.
NURS 4310 Advanced Clinical Nursing II (3 units)
Elective continuation of NURS 4210. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Nursing program and completion of NURS 4210. (Laboratory, 9 hours) (Fall, Spring)
NURS 4400 Community Health Nursing (3 units)
(Formerly NURS 3400) Theory and principles applied to the nursing role in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. Analysis of problems related to health and delivery of care at various levels: total population, as well as individuals, families, and groups. Prerequisites: NURS 4800, 4810 (for Pre-licensure). Concurrent enrollment in NURS 4410 recommended. ( Spring)
NURS 4410 Community Health Nursing Practicum (3 units)
(Formerly NURS 3410) Clinical experience in community health agencies under the leadership of nursing faculty. Prerequisites: NURS 3000, 3100, 3310, 3600 (RN to BSN); NURS 4800, 4810 (for Pre-licensure). (Laboratory, 9 hours) (Fall, Spring) Note: If NURS 4400 and 4410 are not taken concurrently, NURS 4410 must be taken the semester immediately following NURS 4400.
NURS 4600 NCAST II Nursing Child Assessment (4 units)
Provides an opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of environmental conditions, parent/child characteristics and their interactions. Measurement and meaning of the interaction, as well as identification, of problems and interventions will be highlighted. Open to all majors. (Winter, on demand)
NURS 4800 Adult Health Nursing II (3 units)
Advanced study of theory and research-based nursing care of young, middle, and older adults. Focus is on the management of complex acute and chronic illnesses and end-of-life processes. Prerequisites: NURS 2900, NURS 2910, NURS 3900, NURS 3910, or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 4810.
NURS 4810 Adult Health Nursing II Clinical (3 units)
Advanced clinical application of theory and research-based nursing care of young, middle, and older adults. Focus is on management of complex adult health illnesses in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisites: NURS 2900, NURS 2910, NURS 3900, NURS 3910, or consent of instructor. To be taken concurrently with NURS 4800.
NURS 4820 Pre-licensure Seminar (2 units)
Seminar for Pre-licensure seniors in their last semester. Focus is on preparing students for successful transition into professional practice. Corequisite: NURS 4230. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in all required Pre-licensure nursing courses.
NURS 4950 Selected Topics in Nursing (1-5 units)
(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Development of a selected topic or a set of related topics in nursing. Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Offered on demand)
NURS 4960 Senior Seminar (1-4 units)
Seminar for seniors in nursing. Review and discussion of selected topics in nursing. Each student is expected to report on an individual project. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Offered on demand)
NURS 4980 Individual Study (1-4 units)
For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (Offered on demand)
