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The nursing program is designed to prepare professional nurses to provide holistic care and to meet healthcare needs. The two nursing degree programs offered are the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 47

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NURS 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics for the Nursing Profession Credit Hours: 3

A study of values and their influence on social and individual behavior.  Special emphasis is placed on the development of Christian values, congruent with the teachings of Christ, and the application of these in everyday life.  This course also addresses legal, ethical, economic, political, and moral responsibilities for holistic professional nursing practice.  Such value-based behaviors as human dignity, integrity, social justics, and professional care of patients will be considered.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, BIBL-110 and 111, THEO-230, NURS-102.

Additional Required Courses (12 hours)

These courses are not a part of the core, but are required for the major, and must be completed prior to beginning practice experiences in the major.

CHYS 135 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3

A foundational level chemistry course for Nursing and Exercise Science majors.  Examines components of matter and measurement, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nuclear medicine and safety, periodic table, bonding, polarity, hydrogen bonding, ions and electrolytes, chemical reactions, equilibrium, solutions, acids and bases, pH, gases, organic functional groups, nomenclature, properties and reactions, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolism.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-135L.

Prerequisites

Minimum composite ACT of 21 or (SAT equivalent - RSAT 1090 / SAT 1490)
CHYS 135L - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1

A foundational level chemistry laboratory course, intended to complement the CHYS-135 lecture, to provide laboratory skill and application, and to reinforce concepts introduced in CHYS-135 lecture. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-135. Not intended for biology, chemistry, or health science majors.

Prerequisites

Minimum composite ACT of 21 or (SAT equivalent - RSAT 1090 / SAT 1490)Must be concurrently enrolled in CHYS-135.
HSCS 231 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4

A study of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, integumentary and endocrine systems and their role in support, movement, integration, and control of the human body. An emphasis upon cells, cell processes, and tissues precedes consideration of the systems. Requires co-requisite enrollment in HSCS-231L. Intended for Nursing, Athletic Training, and Exercise Science majors.

Prerequisites

CHYS-135
HSCS 232 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4

A study of the structure and function of the human cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Lecture and laboratory emphasize the role of these systems in the maintenance and continuation of life. Requires co-requisite enrollment in HSCS-232L. Intended for Nursing, Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors. 

Prerequisites

HSCS-231.

Nursing Major Courses (65 hours)

NURS 100 - Nursing Concepts and Competence in Professional Practice Credit Hours: 2

Introduces and prepares the student for a nursing curriculum that uses concepts, case-based exemplars, intervention competencies, intentional direct client care and integrative clinical experiences for teaching-learning.  Historical and current trends in healthcare and nursing practice are discussed and the model of client-centered care is presented and explored.  Competency lab and seminar requirements for progression throughout the nursing program will be outlined and discussed.

Prerequisites

Pre-Nursing or Nursing Major
NURS 102 - Competency Lab and Seminar I Credit Hours: 1

This lab and seminar focuses on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency at a beginning level for a specified set of identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice. 

Prerequisites

Pre-Nursing or Nursing MajorPre-or co-requisite: NURS-100.
NURS 202 - Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Integration Credit Hours: 2

Relationships between nursing theory, practice, and research are explored.  Translation of evidence into practice is emphasized through identifying practice issues, appraising and integrating evidence and evaluation of outcomes.  The research process is presented, including protection of patient rights in research conduct.   Students begin a project that will be completed in a subsequent course relating to evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. 

Prerequisites

Nursing Major, MTHS-135, ENGL-110.Pre-or co-requisite: NURS-102.
NURS 204 - Competency Lab and Seminar II Credit Hours: 1

This lab and seminar builds on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-102.  Continued focus on a specified set of identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites

Nursing majorPre-or co-requisites: HSCI-293, PSYC-260, NURS-102.
NURS 206 - Integrative Pathophysiology for Professional Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3

Pathophysiological concepts and processes are explored, integrated, and applied to professional nursing practice.  Mechanisms and theories related to development of disease and alterations in body function of individuals across the lifespan are addressed.

Prerequisites

CHEM-101, HSCI-293Requires pre- or co-requisite enrollment in HSCI-250.
NURS 207 - Integrative Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I Credit Hours: 3

This is the first of two courses focusing on pathophysiological and pharmacologic concepts foundational to professional nursing practice.  Concepts and processses are explored, integrated, and applied to professional nursing practice. Mechanisms and theories related to development of disease and alterations in body function of individuals across the lifespan are addressed. Pharmacologic approaches aimed at health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of alterations of health are discussed.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, CHYS-135, HSCS-232Pre- or co-requisites: HSCS-233
NURS 208 - Integrative Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3

The principles of pharmacotherapeutics are integrated with assessment, physiology and pathophysiology processes and the nursing process and serve as the framework for this course.  Concepts introduced via prototypes/classifications to prevent and treat common diseases and injuries across the lifespan are used as key learning components.  Focus on development of clinical reasoning and critical thinking abilities in the nurse generalist role of medication administration, patient safety and quality.

Prerequisites

Requires pre-or co-requisite enrollment in NURS-206, NURS-210, NURS-212.
NURS 209 - Integrative Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II Credit Hours: 3

The second of two courses focusing on pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts foundational to professional nursing practice. This course builds on acquired knowledge by application obtained in NURS-207. Pathophysiological and pharmacological processes used for client application across the lifespan are studied. There is a focus on continued development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the nurse generalist role of engaging in medication administration, patient safety, and quality.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-207 
NURS 210 - Integrative Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3

This course prepares students to use the nursing process and to provide holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan.  Obtaining a health history, conducting a physical assessment and other related client assessments, and accurate documentation will occur.  Development of clinical reasoning as it pertains to deviations from the normal adult will be emphasized.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, HSCI-293.Pre-or co-requisite: NURS-204.Required co-requisiste: NURS-210L.
NURS 210L - Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Lab

Practice experiences are the major component of this lab.

Prerequisites

Required co-requisite: NURS-210
NURS 212 - Competency Lab and Seminar III Credit Hours: 1

This lab and seminar builds on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-204.  Continued focus on building a specified set of identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites

Nursing majorPre or co-requisites: NURS-204, NURS-207, NURS-210.
NURS 300 - Clinical Pathways of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Continuum of Care I Credit Hours: 5

This course addresses beginning concepts of health promotion and disease prevention as applied to healthy individuals across the age continuum.  Health concepts, risk factors for disease and illness including the influence of genetics, and practice related to immunizations and screenings will be explored.  Safe practice will be emphasized.  Self-health will also be addressed.  Clients studied include children, adults, older adults, and women/families experiencing a normal pregnancy.  This course includes didactic and practice experiences. Practice experiences include the use of therapeutic communication skills and select core nursing skills.

Prerequisites

Nursing majorPre- or co-requisites: NURS-207, NURS-210 and NURS-212.
NURS 302 - Introduction to Leadership in Professional Practice Credit Hours: 2

This is an introductory course designed to provide a foundation for developing leadership abilities as a healthcare professional. Responsibilities related to safety and quality improvement practices will be a major focus.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-102
NURS 304 - Clinical Pathways of Chronic Illness Across the Continuum of Care Credit Hours: 5

This course presents common chronic illnesses that affect clients across the lifespan, leading the client to intersect with multidisciplinary team members within a variety of healthcare settings.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-207, NURS-210, NURS-212Pre-or co-requisites: NURS-209, NURS-300, NURS-302, NURS-306
NURS 306 - Competency Lab and Seminar IV Credit Hours: 1

This course expands relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-212, intending to prepare the student for clinical practice at a beginning level with healthy persons.

Prerequisites

Nursing majorPre- or co-requisites: NURS-212, NURS-300
NURS 308 - Clinical Pathways and Management of Common Acute Episodes Credit Hours: 5

This course and focuses on common medical illnesses and surgeries and their related clinical nursing care.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-209, NURS-300, NURS-304, NURS-306Pre-or co-requisites: NURS-231, NURS-314
NURS 310 - Post-Acute Management Credit Hours: 4

This pathway follows the progression of clients/patients post-surgically and post-illnesses.  The focus in this pathway is assisting clients with successful management of health situation and prevention of readmission.  Basic transitional care introduced in an earlier course about pathways of chronic illness will be addressed in an increasingly complex manner.  This course includes didactic and practice experiences.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-304Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-308, NURS-314.
NURS 312 - Multi-Dimensional Care in Special Circumstances Credit Hours: 3

This course addresses holistic needs of individuals and families involved in sensitive healthcare situations and areas, such as oncology, hospice, imminent death, unexpected death, palliative care, and end-of-life care.  Self-care and renewal for the practicing professional nurse is also addressed.  This course includes didactic and practice experiences.

Prerequisites

Nursing majorPre- or co-requisites: NURS-209, NURS-304, NURS-314.
NURS 314 - Competency Lab and Seminar V Credit Hours: 1

This lab and seminar builds on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-306.  There is a continued focus on a specified set of increasingly complex, identified abilities necessary for professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-300Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-304, NURS-306
NURS 361 - Dimensions of Rural and Global Humanitarian Action

NURS 400 - Evidence-Based Practice in the Clinical Setting Credit Hours: 1

This course applies previously acquired knowledge and research skills to guide nursing practice in the professional healthcare setting. Students will complete evidence-based project that began in NURS-202.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-202Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-308, NURS-310
NURS 402 - Pathways of Complex Acuity Credit Hours: 5

This course prepares the student to care for severely compromised, ill, and critically injured clients across the lifespan in emergency and critical care settings.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-312Pre- or co-requisistes: NURS-308, NURS-310, NURS-406
NURS 404 - Leadership and Professional Practice Credit Hours: 3

Expanding concepts covered in previous courses, students progress into the more complex role of designer / manager / coordinator of care.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-302Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-308, NURS-310
NURS 406 - Competency Lab and Seminar VI Credit Hours: 1

This course expands on relevant nursing knowledge and student competency achieved in NURS-314 with a continued focus on a specified set of increasingly complex, identified abilities necessary for entry into professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-308, NURS-310, NURS-312, and NURS-314Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-402
NURS 408 - Clinical Pathways of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Continuum of Care II Credit Hours: 4

Application of health promotion and disease prevention concepts are explored to prepare healthcare professionals to function in community and public health settings at the domestic and international levels.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-406; Pre-or co-requisites: NURS-402, NURS-404
NURS 412 - Immersion in Professional Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 6

Practice immersion is designed for the last semester nursing student to engage in working alongside a nurse preceptor in a setting that the student is most interested in pursuing post-graduation.  This experience allows opportunities for the student to integrate knowledge, clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation skills in professional practice similar to what graduates will encounter following licensure as a registered nurse.  Clinical management of a caseload of clients/patients will occur.  Clinical reasoning seminars will be held weekly.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-400, NURS-402, NURS-406Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-404, NURS-408, NURS-414, and NURS-495.Successful completion of Clinical Enrollment Ticket
NURS 414 - Competency Lab and Seminar VII Credit Hours: 1

This course focuses on synthesis of relevant nursing knowledge and student competency at a comprehensive and complex level for a specified set of identified abilities necessary for entry into professional nursing practice.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-400, NURS-402, NURS-406Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-404, NURS-408, NURS-412, NURS-495.
NURS 495 - Christian Faith and Ethical Practice Synthesis Seminar Credit Hours: 2

Course content is designed to engage students in reflection and discussion of complex healthcare issues. Christian faith and interprofessional practicce are integradted with Lee University core values.

Prerequisites

Nursing major, NURS-400, NURS-402, NURS-406Pre- or co-requisites: NURS-404, NURS-408, NURS-412, NURS-414