Catalog Course Offerings

Undergraduate Curricula

The faculty in Nursing believes that its’ overall contribution to the university's commitment to students and to society is through preparing its graduates for a career in professional nursing. The pre-professional program requires at least forty-nine credit hours of English, mathematics, social sciences, chemistry, and biology courses.

Departmental Program

In the Department of Nursing, a clock hour is equivalent to one fifty minute lecture or discussion period, two laboratory periods, or three sixty minute clinical periods. Instructional hours are over a 16 week period plus registration week and a week for final evaluations.

Nursing Course Offerings

091 BRIDGE I (3)        (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
Co-requisite: CSU 090   * This course is no longer being offered. Students entering the University Fall, 2007 will take HSc-150.
A course to improve the success of students entering the professional nursing sequence. Development of critical thinking skills for critical judgments and in problem solving.

092 BRIDGE II (3)         (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Completion of all sophomore level courses.
A required course for any student who earns a grade of D or F in a nursing course at the sophomore level. Review of course content on an individualized basis in order to promote critical thinking and application to simulated nurse-patient situations

093 BRIDGE III (3)         (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Completion of all junior level courses.
A required course for any student who earns a grade of D or F in a nursing course or who fails an end-of-course examination at the junior  level.

094 BRIDGE IV (3)         (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Completion of all senior level courses.
 A required course for any student who earns a grade of D or F in a nursing course or who fails an end-of-course or end-of-level examination at the senior level.

095 ENRICHMENT (1)   (2) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program.
Enhancement of student learning throughout the nursing program to meet level competencies. Course is taken for five semesters beginning spring semester sophomore level.

203 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING (3)         (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program.
Co-requisite: NURS 095, 274, 295; HSc 321.  
Professional practice of nursing with an emphasis on the nursing process and critical thinking. Client advocacy, documentation, ethics, health care systems, history, legal implications, nursing theories, and professional nursing roles. 

206 NURSING PROCESS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PHARMACOLOGIC AGENTS (3)
(3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week                           
Prerequisite: Mathematics requirement; BIOL 108, 220, 221, 259;CHEM 105; NURS 274 (NURS 274 may be taken concurrently with permission of the department,);  and/or consent of the department.
Introduction to basic pharmacology. Emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills in the administration of pharmacologic agents.

240 PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCEPTS (2)          (2) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203, 206, 274, 295; HSc321.
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 290, 301; PSYC 357.
Introduction to the interactive nature of the nurse-client relationship with a major emphasis on the development of therapeutic communication skills, therapeutic use of self, and identification of coping/defense mechanisms. Development of skills in conducting a culturally sensitive mental health assessment and applying theory based therapeutic nursing interventions to commonly seen client care situations related to anger/hostility, anxiety, depression, and alterations in self concept. The impact of the family, group, and community on clients across the life cycle. A primary focus is on primary and secondary prevention.

250 HEALTH CARE ETHICS (3)                  (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Consent of the health sciences program coordinator/department of nursing.
Exploration of ethical theory as a framework for professional judgment and decision making. Examination of ethical dilemmas frequently encountered in the health professions. Credit not given for both NURS 250 and H SC 250.

274 NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4)        (4) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program/consent of the department. BIOL 108,220,221,259;CHEM105.
Co-requisite: NURS 095, 203, 295. (No co-requisite for RN students.)
Altered physiological and pathologic aspect of human disease across the life span. Critical thinking in the process of integrating elements of pathophysiology and nursing in the management of illness and health promotion.

275 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPNs) (3) 
Prerequisites: Admission into the nursing program.               (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Co-requisites: NURS: 095, 301.PSYC 357.
Introduction to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the professional nursing program at Chicago State University. Concepts germane to current health care trends are explored as they relate to the role of the professional nurse. Examination of concepts such as health promotion, communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, critical thinking, and teaching-learning.

280 SPIRITUAL CARE (3)         (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week;              
Prerequisite: NURS 203, 240, 274, 290, 295, 301; HSc 321.
Dimensions of spiritual nursing care to persons throughout the life span along the health illness continuum. 

290 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING LECTURE AND CLINICAL (7) (4.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203, 206, 274, 295; HSC 321.                                                                                    
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 240, 301; PSYC 357.
Nursing skills, health assessment techniques, and critical thinking in the laboratory and selected community settings. Introduction to the process of decision-making as it relates to application of the nursing process. 

295 HEALTH PROMOTION (3)                      (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Admission into the nursing program.
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 203, 274: HSc321.
Health promotion and illness prevention across the life span for individuals, families, and communities. Exploration of concepts such as alternative health strategies, environment, health, exercise, nutrition counseling, screening, and wellness.

301 HEALTH ASSESSMENT LECTURE AND CLINICAL (3)     
(2) theory clock hours   (3) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203, 206, 274, 295. 
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 240, 290; HSc 321 (RN student: NURS 343, 274.) (LPN students NURS 275)
The nursing process and the role of the professional nurse in relation to health assessment. Selected methods of inquiry and investigation in gathering necessary physiological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual data. Students are required to perform a complete health assessment. Additional course fee.

310 HIV IN PEOPLE OF COLOR (3)      (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Consent of health sciences program coordinator/department of nursing.
Impact of HIV on minority populations. Examination of  psychosocial issues, access to treatment, economic issues and demographics, including special populations such as teenagers, elders and pregnant women. Credit not given for both H SC 310 and NURS 310.

340 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I LECTURE AND CLINICAL (3)  (3.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours per week       
 Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274, 290, 295, 301,HSc 321;PSYC357. (LPN students NURS 275).                                    
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 368, 376.
Application of medical/surgical nursing concepts and skills to young through middle-aged adult clients using the nursing process and critical thinking skills. Emphasis on the promotion and maintenance of physiological and psychosocial integrity and prevention of illness in a variety of community-based health care settings. Additional course fee.

342 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING LECTURE AND CLINICAL (6) 
(3.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,340, 349,365, 367, 368, 376,HSc 321;PSYC357.                    (LPN students NURS 275).              
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 369,377, 379,382, 383.
Secondary and tertiary care to individuals and groups of clients with mental disorders in acute and community health care settings across the lifespan. Critical thinking, the nursing process, communication, group theory, and culture. Exploration of current research and public policy. Additional course fee.

343 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE RN STUDENT (3)                      
(3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: For RN students only. Acceptance into the University.
Co-requisites:  NURS 274, 301.
Development of a professional portfolio. Review of skills necessary to be successful in a baccalaureate degree program. Professional socialization by exploring professional goals.

344 HEALTH PROMOTION FOR REGISTERED NURSES (3)                    
(3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisites:  NURS 274, 301,343.
Co-requisites: NURS 349,368, 382.
The identification and implementation of   health promotion strategies for individuals, families, and community wellness.

349 NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT THEORY (2)         
(2) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,340,368, 376,HSc 321;PSYC357 (RN students: NURS 274,301,343.) (LPN students NURS 275).
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 365, 367 or equivalent. (RN students: NURS 344,368,382.)
Utilization of the nursing process, principles of management, leadership, organizational structure, and change in mobilizing resources to accomplish optimum health care delivery to clients (individuals, families, groups, communities) at any point along the health-illness continuum throughout the life cycle.

361 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING (4)       (4) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: For RN students only. NURS 274, 301, 343, 344.
Co-requisites: NURS 349 and 382.  THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER BEING OFFERED.
Introduction to professional nursing, the philosophy, and conceptual framework of Chicago State University. Examination of concepts, theories, and issues in professional education and practice, building on previous knowledge from the humanities, sciences, and nursing. Examination of nursing theory and concepts including the nursing process, teaching-learning, managed care, alternative health modalities, disease prevention, health promotion, research, ethics, and personal values in relation to the current health care environment.

365 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II LECTURE AND CLINICAL (6) 
(3.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,340, 368, 376,HSc 321; PSYC 357.(LPN students NURS 275).                          
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 349, 367.
Application of complex medical/surgical nursing concepts and skills to middle-aged through older adults. Critical thinking about the maintenance and restoration of physiological integrity of middle-aged through older clients. Emphasis on the care of clients with acute, chronic, and rehabilitative health care needs in a variety of community-based health care settings. Additional course fee.

367 NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS LECTURE AND CLINICAL (6) 
(3.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,340, 368, 376,HSc 321;PSYC357.(LPN students NURS 275).                           
Co- requisites: NURS 095, 349, 365.
Focus on using the nursing process in the care of well, acutely ill, and chronically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Clinical experiences in clinics, emergency rooms, in-patient units, and other community-based facilities. Promotion and maintenance of wellness in pediatric clients. Additional course fee.

368 CLINICAL INQUIRY (3)               (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203, 206, 240, 274, 290, 295, 301, HSC 321; PSYC 357(RN student: NURS 274,301,343).(LPN students NURS 275).
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 340, 376.  (RN student: NURS 344,349,382.)
Skills and knowledge to promote the development of a nursing research consumer. Introduction to methods of scientific inquiry such as steps of the research process, methods of critiquing  research findings and applying the results to nursing practice in a variety of settings.

369 SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING (1-3)   (1-3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department.
Selected topics of current interest in the field of nursing.

371 CLINICAL NURSING I LECTURE AND CLINICAL (5)   (3) theory clock hours   (6) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite:  NURS 274, 301, 343, 344, 349, 368, and 382.
Co-requisite: NURS  373                     
Care of clients along the life cycle experiencing chronic and complex health problems in a variety of settings.

373 COMMUNITY SERVICE DEVELOPMENT (4)      *students entering University Fall, 2006, course is 2 credits
(4) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisites: NURS 274,301,343,344,349,368,and382.      
Co-requisite: NURS 371.
Development and implementation of a community-based health project. Identification of a population with a specific health need and implementation and evaluation of health promotion strategies to improve health related outcomes.

375 HEALTH POLICY (3)                   (3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Consent of the health sciences program coordinator/department of nursing.
Introduction to the components and function of health care systems. Emphasis on the U.S. health care system, but approaches to health care in other countries are discussed. Critical examination of health care systems. Attention given to the roles of health care professionals as they interact with health care systems. Credit not given for both NURS 375 and H SC 375.

376 NURSING CARE OF THE DEVELOPING FAMILY LECTURE AND CLINICAL  (6)
(3.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,HSc 321;PSYC 357. (LPN students NURS 275).
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 340, 368.
Holistic integration of major concepts and theories used in the care of developing/expanding families from diverse cultures. Application of the nursing process, critical thinking, and problem solving for families during childbirth through health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration. Additional course fee.

377 COMMUNITY BASED CARE OF FAMILIES, GROUPS, AND POPULATIONS  LECTURE AND CLINICAL (6) 
(3.5) theory clock hours   (7.5) clinical clock hours
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,368,340,349, 365, 367,376, HSC 321;PSYC 357. (LPN students NURS 275).                       
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 342, 369,379,382, 383.
Application of concepts from nursing and public health in the area of populations and communities. Use of core public health functions in developing collaborative partnerships with health care professionals, institutions, local governments, and community organizations. Application of the nursing process using leadership, scientific methods, critical thinking, and public health concepts in the care of populations and communities.  Additional course fee.

379 NCLEX PREPARATION (1)        (1) theory clock hour    (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisites: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,340, 349,365,367,368,376,HSc 321;PSYC 357.(LPN students NURS 275).
Co-requisite: NURS 095, 342,369, 377, 382,383.
Preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse. Includes content review, test-taking strategies, and personal preparation.  Course will no longer be taught for students entering the University Fall, 2007 and thereafter.

381 CLINICAL NURSING II (5)        (3) theory clock hours   (6) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisites: NURS 274,301,343,344,349,368,371,373, and382.
Co-requisite: NURS 369 and 383.
Application of the concepts of holistic care and caring to the community as client. Introduction to the nursing process in conjunction with public/community health concepts, scientific methods, and critical thinking.

382 NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT CLINICAL /FIELD (2)   16 HOURS PER WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS
(0) theory clock hours   (16) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295, 301,340,349,365,367,368,376, HSc321; PSYC357.                         (RN students: NURS  274,301 and343.) (LPN students: NURS 275).
Co-requisites: NURS 095, 342, 369,377, 379, 383. (RN students: NURS 344,349, and 368.)
Basic leadership and management principles for effective management of client care. Sixteen hours per week for six weeks. Skills in providing care for a group of clients, managing the health care environment, managing resources for care, and supervising other care-givers while operating effectively within a changing political health care organizations. Additional course fee.

383 NURSING SEMINAR (1)            (1) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: NURS 203,206,240,274,290,295,301,340,349,365,367,368,376,365,HSc 321;PSYC 357.(LPN students NURS 275). RN Students: NURS 274,301,343,344,349,368,371,373 and 382.
Co-requisite: NURS 095, 342, 369, 377,379,382. (RN students: NURS 369, 381.)
Exploration of issues and trends in nursing research, education, and practice in a rapidly changing health care system and society.  Course will no longer be taught for students entering the University Fall, 2007 and thereafter.

399 INDEPENDENT STUDY AND SPECIAL PROBLEMS (1-3)      (1-3) theory clock hours   (0) clinical clock hours per week
Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
Designed for independent research and study of special nursing/health problems. (May be repeated for maximum of six credit hours under different topics.)