2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

NU 495 Special Topics in Nursing 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of a particular topic reflecting the special interest of students and the instructor. Notes: May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

NU 452 Transition into Professional Nursing Practice (Clinical) 3 cr.  (0-0-6)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: NU 421 and NU 441.
• Prerequisites: NU 401, NU 402, NU 411, NU 412, NU 431 and NU 432.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This capstone course in an intensive clinical internship with a preceptor in a primary, secondary, or tertiary care setting will enhance the student’s transition into the professional nursing role. The student focuses on a selected area of practice within the current health care environment.

NU 441 Leadership and Management in Nursing (Theory) 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 001 Exit Exam, NU 421, NU 431/432 and NU 452.
• Prerequisites: NU 401/402 and NU 411/412.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Roles and responsibilities related to leadership and management in nursing practice. Impact of management theories and processes on nursing practice and the delivery of health care within organizations.

NU 432 Nursing Care of Adults II (Clinic) 3 cr.  (0-0-6)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: NU 421, NU 431, NU 441 and NU 452.
• Prerequisites: NU 401/402 and NU 411/412.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Clinical practice focusing on critical decision making in planning and implementing therapeutic nursing interventions in the care of the complex or critically ill adult. The nursing process is the organizing framework for the care provided.

NU 431 Nursing Care of Adults II (Theory) 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 421, NU 432, NU 441 and NU 452.
• Prerequisites: NU 401/402 and NU 411/412.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Provides the theoretical foundation necessary to make critical decisions in planning and implementing therapeutic nursing interventions in the care of the complex or critically ill adult. The nursing process is the organizing framework for the discussion of each topic area.

NU 421 Nursing Issues Seminar 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 431/432, NU 441 and NU 452.
• Prerequisites: NU 401/402 and NU 411/412.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A forum for analysis and debate of selected ethical, legal, and local, national and global political issues relevant to preparation for professional nursing practice. Topics include historical development of nursing, current roles, trends, and professional standards of practice.

NU 412 Nursing Care of Populations (Clinic) 3 cr.  (0-0-6)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 401/402 and NU 411.
• Prerequisites: NU 321/322, NU 331/332 and NU 341.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Application of NU 411 concepts to the nursing process in providing population-based nursing care in selected community settings.

NU 411 Nursing Care of Populations (Theory) 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 401/402 and NU 412.
• Prerequisites: NU 321/322, NU 331/332 and NU 341.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on population-based nursing care. Using a public health perspective, local, national and global health problems are examined. Issues related to vulnerable populations, social justice, ethics, economics and health care policy are considered. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies are integrated throughout the course.

NU 402 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Clinic) 3 cr.  (0-0-6)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: NU 401 and NU 411/412.
• Prerequisites: NU 321/322, NU 331/332 and NU 341.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course provides the opportunity for students to use the knowledge gained in NU 401 (Theory) to provide care to mental health patients and their families in hospital and community settings.

NU 401 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Theory) 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 402 and NU 411/412.
• Prerequisites: NU 321/322, NU 331/332 and NU 341.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Using developmental, psychological, biological and cultural concepts, students will develop the theoretical and evidence-based foundation necessary to effectively assess and plan for safe, compassionate nursing care for diverse mental health patients.