ALNU 1100. Basics of Patient Care (4 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. This course is designed to expand the knowledge and skills of Certified Nursing Assistants and introduce them to a professional nursing program.

ALNU 2016. Pathophysiology (4credits) - Prerequisite(s): HSCI 2010/11 and HSCI 2020/21 or permission of Department chair. Corequisite(s): None. This course examines the pathophysiology of disease processes throughout the life span that cause alterations at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ levels.

ALNU 3005. Dosage Calculations (1 credit) - The course focuses on the necessary steps involved in solving clinically oriented calculations. A basic math review includes number systems, conversion of systems, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and percentage. Methods of dosage calculation are included as a prerequisite to solving practical calculation problems for oral, injectable and intravenous medications.

ALNU 3010. Pharmacology for Nursing (3 credits) – Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair. This course focuses on concepts required by nurses to make sound decisions about the administration of pharmacotherapeutic agents. The nursing process is used to discuss pharmacotherapeutic agents in relation to disease prevention and health promotion, health protection, and maintenance.

ALNU 3030. Foundation of Nursing Practice (3 credits) – Prerequisite(s): Completion of second semester sophomore-level nursing courses. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ALNU 3010, 3016. This course introduces the foundations for nursing care of clients' human needs. Emphasis is placed on independent and interdependent nursing interventions that aid adult clients and families in meeting their needs related to hygiene, mobility, safety, oxygenation, comfort, rest, sleep and elimination.

ALNU 3031. Foundation Practicum (4 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of second semester sophomore level nursing courses. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ALNU 3030, 2016. This course focuses on the development of nursing skills. Students use the concepts of caring, nursing process, critical thinking, and communication to provide nursing care for adults with diverse health needs.

ALNU 3170. Transition to Professional Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): FCNU 2010, FCNU 2030, and PMNU 2020. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ALNU 3010 and ALNU 3016. This course is designed as a transition course for the Licensed Practical Nurse pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The course focuses on validation and enhancement of previously learned skills as well as development of new knowledge and skills for the practice of professional nursing in the 21st century.

ALNU/FCNU/PMNU 4008. Honors Mentorship in Nursing (1 credit)- Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Nursing Honors in Discipline Program. An individualized course in which the student collaborates with a mentor to create a program of learning that supports academic and professional goals. May be taken twice for credit.

ALNU 4010. Gerontological Nursing (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): FCNU 3051. Provides additional study of delivery of nursing care to both the healthy and ill older client. Includes discussion of nursing implications of theories of aging, psychosocial and physiological changes in aging, and health issues relevant to elder care. Emphasis on increasing repertoire of critical thinking and nursing interventions to maximize functional health status of the aging client. (Elective)

ALNU/FCNU/PMNU 4018. Nursing Honors Thesis (3 or 6 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Nursing Honors in Discipline Program; Honors Mentorship in Nursing, or permission of the instructor. An independent course for the senior-level honors student to complete a thesis suitable for presentation. The written paper will demonstrate scholarship, basic understanding of the research process, and relevance to professional trends and issues.

ALNU 4040. Care of the Adult (4 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of second semester junior courses or permission of department chair. Corequisites (s): None. Content of this course covers the nursing care of adults with emphasis on commonly occurring acute health problems.

ALNU 4041. Care of the Adult Practicum (4 credits) - Prerequisite(s)/Corequisites (s): ALNU 4040. This practicum focuses on the care of a cross section of adults with common and acute health problems emphasizing planning, evaluating and managing nursing care.

ALNU 4050. Care of Older Adults (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of second semester, junior courses. Corequisites (s): ALNU 4040 and ALNU 4041. Content of this course focuses on the care of the older adult emphasizing (a) the promotion of health in the elder; (b) restoration and rehabilitation for the ill elder; (c) chronicity and the elder; and (d) palliative measures for the dying client.

ALNU 4051. Care of the Older Adult Practicum (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): ALNU 4050.Corequisites (s): ALNU 4050. This practicum will focus on the nursing care of the older adult in long-term and community environments emphasizing planning, evaluating, and managing nursing care.

ALNU 4260. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing (2 credits) - Prerequisite(s): ALNU 4040, 4050, 4041, 4051, PMNU 3220, or permission of the instructor. This course presents specific content for care of the critically ill adult, including advanced technology, nursing skills, nursing assessments and nursing interventions.

ALNU 4267/5267 Nursing Management of the Critically Ill Adult (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Current RN Licensure, or permission of the instructor, an Arrhythmia or Dysrhythmia course. Comprehensive, systems based nursing care of the critically ill adult client utilizing the nursing process with emphasis on health maintenance and restoration concepts, client and family psychosocial issues, and ethical-legal issues. (Elective)

ALNU 4300. Skills Validation (1 credit) - Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing major. Selected clinical skills will be reviewed and validated specific to the students' particular level in the nursing program. May be repeated. (Elective)

ALNU 4900. Nursing Independent Study (1-3 credits)  

ALNU 4957/5957. Special Topics in Nursing (1-6 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. Special topics related to nursing and health care will be presented. Course may include didactic and experiential methods of instruction. May be repeated for credit if course content is significantly different or advanced. (Elective) 

ALNU/FCNU/PMNU 4989. Cooperative Education in Nursing (1-3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. This course, with 1-3 credits, as arranged, allows the student to spend time in a career-related work experience. Formal agreements are established by the university and the employer to help students accomplish specific educational outcomes. Course is offered only on a Pass/Fail basis. (Elective)

FCNU 2030. Health Assessment (4 credits) – Prerequisite(s): HSCI 3000, Admission to the major or permission of department.  Pre- or Corequisite(s): HSCI 2010/11 and HSCI 2020/21 and PMNU 2310. This health assessment course focuses on the acquisition of strong history-taking and physical assessment skills primarily in a laboratory setting, with select community experiences. Special emphasis will be placed on the transcultural considerations involved in health assessment and the physical examination of varied adult populations, as well as select family groups.

FCNU 3028. Health Assessment for Public Health Nurses (3 credits)- Prerequisite(s): HSCI 3000 (or equivalent), Current active licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee. A health assessment course designed for public health nurses with emphasis on the acquisition of history-taking skills and physical examination techniques in the laboratory setting. Students will learn skills primarily related to pediatric and young and middle-aged adult clients.

FCNU 3070. Care of Young Adults and Childbearing Families (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of first semester junior courses. Corequisites (s): FCNU 3071. Course content focuses on the health care of young adults as clients within the family and as members of the community. Reproductive health is a core component of the course with emphasis on nursing assessment, family planning, health promotion and risk reduction during the childbearing cycle.

FCNU 3071. Care of Young Adults and Childbearing Families Practicum (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): FCNU 3070. Corequisites (s): FCNU3070. This course focuses on care of young adults and families during the childbearing cycle.

FCNU 3080. Care of Children and Their Families (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of first semester junior courses. Corequisites (s): None. Course content focuses on the health care of young adults as clients within the family and as members of the community. Emphasis is placed on the developmental factors of adolescence, young adulthood, and reproductive health.

FCNU 3081. Care of Children and Their Families Practicum (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): FCNU 3080. Corequisites (s): FCNU 3080. This course focuses on the health care of infants and children. Diverse settings are used to plan and evaluate nursing care that includes primary prevention strategies; as well as acute, chronic and terminal care.

FCNU 3300. Promoting Academic Success in Nursing (1 credit) - Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing major. This course is designed to promote academic success in nursing students through their understanding of test-taking and study skills, and the application of these skills on nursing tests.

FCNU 3302. Enhancing Achievement Strategies in Nursing (1 credit) - Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): None. This course is designed to enhance achievement in nursing students' individualized learning through application of a variety of learning skills.

FCNU/ALNU/PMNU 4008. Honors Mentorship in Nursing (1 credit)- Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Nursing Honors in Discipline Program. An individualized course in which the student collaborates with a mentor to create a program of learning that supports academic and professional goals. Course may be taken twice for credit.

FCNU/ALNU/PMNU 4018. Nursing Honors Thesis (3 or 6 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Nursing Honors in Discipline Program. An individualized course in which the student collaborates with a mentor to create a program of learning that supports academic and professional goals. Course may be taken twice for credit.

FCNU 4037/5037. Community Concepts for Public Health Nurses (3 credits) - Prerequisite (s): Licensed Registered Nurses pr permission of the instructor.  This course is primarily for nurses working in the public health field. Principles of community assessment, program development and evaluation will build on prior work experiences of the students. Development of community partnerships and community leadership will be emphasized.

FCNU 4110. Population-Based Nursing Care I (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of junior-level nursing courses. Pre or corequisites (s): None. This course is an introduction to the nursing care of populations and allows students to explore the public health sciences, health policy, public health ethics, health care delivery, and the community health nurse's role. All students will assess the historical, social, political, economic, environmental, educational, health and cultural aspects of a community and populations.

FCNU 4120. Population-Based Nursing Care II (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of first semester, senior courses. FCNU 4110. Corequisites (s): None. In this course students focus on partnering with a community in order to promote the health of an identified population. Students implement nursing care with a selected population utilizing epidemiological methods, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and build upon their earlier work within a community of choice.

FCNU 4500. Women's Health Issues (3 credits) - Prerequisite (s): Senior status or honor's status. This course addresses the historical perspectives and current status of women's health; special concerns related to women's health, and the economic, political, and cultural factors which impact women's health. Strategies for optimal health throughout the lifespan are presented. (Elective)

FCNU 4507/5507. Social Concerns and Women's Health (3 credits). This course addresses the historical perspectives and current status of women's health, special concerns related to women's health and the economic, political and cultural factors which impact women's health.

FCNU 4807/5807. Global Health Issues (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Health Science Division major or permission of instructor. This course is designed for both health science division students and health care providers interested in increasing their understanding of international and cross-cultural health. The course focuses on issues and skills that will enhance the practice of health science personnel, especially those intending to apply their skills in settings outside the United States. (Elective)

FCNU 4900. Nursing Independent Study (1-3 credits)

FCNU 4907/5907. International Primary Health Care Practicum (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): FCNU 4807/5807 or the equivalent.  Undergraduate nursing students must have completed junior-level nursing courses or obtain permission of instructor. This course is designed for participants to directly experience cross-cultural and/or international health care in order to increase their health care delivery skills and understanding of other health care systems. Students will travel and live in the context of the host culture. All travel-related cost are met by the participating student. (Elective)

FCNU 4957/5957. Special Topics in Nursing (1-6 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. Special topics related to nursing and health care will be presented. Course may include didactic and experiential methods of instruction. May be repeated for credit if course content is significantly different or advanced.

FCNU 4989. Cooperative Education in Nursing (1-3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. This course, with 1-3 credits as arranged, allows the student to spend time in a career-related work experience. Formal agreements are established by the university and the employer to help students accomplish specific educational outcomes. (Elective)

PMNU 1010. Orientation to College Life and Nursing as a Major (1 credit) - This course is designed to help beginning student learn about nursing as a career choice. Journaling and other learning activities will help the student develop skills which will lead to positive experiences and success at the university. (Elective)

PMNU 1015. Survey of Health Care Professionals (2 credits) - This course is an overview of the health care team. Interdisciplinary guest speakers and/or health care facility tours included. Students will have the opportunity to interact directly with a variety of health care professionals. Basic background information of interest to all health-related majors or those considering a major in health disciplines is provided. (Elective)

PMNU 2020. Introduction to Professional Nursing (3 credits) – Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing major or permission of the department. Pre-Co-requisite: PMNU 2310. This course is designed to introduce the characteristics of the nursing profession, health care delivery systems, nursing history, process and roles, and to introduce theory, practice, and research concepts. The nursing process and principles that guide practice are explicated.

PMNU 2310. Communication for Health Professionals (2 credits) – This course is designed to introduce health professions students to the characteristics of effective communication and to develop basic competencies in communication with clients and colleagues in multi-disciplinary settings.

PMNU 3010. The Nurse and the Dying Client (3 credits) - Prerequisite: ALNU 3051 or the equivalent. Exploration of implications of loss, grief, dying and death for nurses and nursing practice. Discussion of the roles of the nurse in relation to self-awareness, interpersonal factors, and legal/ethical questions. Study of nursing strategies for simulated and actual clients/families experiencing loss, grief, dying and death. (Elective)

PMNU 3090. Care of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Completion of first semester, junior courses. Corequisites (s): None. Course content focuses on the psychiatric-mental health care of persons across the lifespan as clients within the family and as members of the community. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, assessment and analysis, planning or nursing strategies, nursing diagnoses, and evaluating outcomes in this client population.

PMNU 3091. Care of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders Practicum (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): PMNU 3090. Corequisites (s): PMNU 3090 . This course offers students opportunities to participate in the psychiatric care of children, adolescents and/or adults in diverse environments. Students participate in the care of the acutely ill and chronically ill psychiatric patient.

PMNU 3120. Professional Community-Based Nursing (4 credits) - Prerequisite: Admission to the RN-BSN program. This course is designed as a transition course for the registered nurse pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

PMNU/ALNU/FCNU 4008. Honors Mentorship in Nursing (1 credit)- Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Nursing Honors Discipline Program. An individualized course in which the student collaborates with a mentor to create a program of learning that supports academic and professional goals. May be taken twice for credit.

PMNU 4017/5017. Health Care Informatics (3 credits) - Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Current and potential applications of the computer to health care are discussed. These same applications are analyzed for their impact on the client, health care professional, and health care delivery system. Requires access to a computer with a browser that facilitates access to the World Wide Web and a university or private sector electronic mail account.

PMNU/ALNU/FCNU 4018. Nursing Honors Thesis (3 or 6 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Admission to the College of Nursing Honors Discipline Program; Honors Mentorship in Nursing, or permission of the instructor. An independent course for the senior-level honors student to complete a thesis suitable for presentation. The written paper will demonstrate scholarship, basic understanding of the research process, and relevance to professional trends and issues.

PMNU 4027/5027. Health Care Law (3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Junior level or higher. This course focuses on the influence of state and federal laws and ethics on patients, practitioners, and practice settings.

PMNU 4060. Transition to Professional Practice (3 credits) – Prerequisite: PMNU 4030 or permission of the department chair. This capstone course concentrates on theories, research and issues related to leadership, change, and management of nursing practice within the broader context of health care delivery.

PMNU 4061. Senior Practicum (8 credits) - Pre- or Corequisite(s): PMNU 4060. This capstone clinical course is focused on the preparation of the student for transition to professional nursing practice.

PMNU 4062. R.N. Practicum (8 credits) – Pre- Corequisite(s): PMNU 4060; active License as a registered nurse. This capstone course is focused on the education of the registered nurse for transition to professional nursing practice.

PMNU 4900. Nursing Independent Study. (1-3 credits).

PMNU 4957/5957. Special Topics in Nursing (1-6 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. Special topics related to nursing and health care will be presented. Course may include didactic and experiential methods of instruction. May be repeated for credit if course content is significantly different or advanced.

PMNU 4989. Cooperative Education in Nursing (1-3 credits) - Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. This course, with 1-3 credits as arranged, allows the student to spend time in a career-related work experience. Formal agreements are established by the university and the employer to help students accomplish specific educational outcomes. Course is offered only on a pass/fail basis. (Elective)