2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

NU 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Healthcare - Latin America 3 cr.  (0-0-6)

• Offered: Winter On demand.
• Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

Provides students with an interdisciplinary cultural immersion experience in a service-learning setting. Students will have an opportunity to learn about the culture of a selected Latin American country with a particular focus on the health and health care of the country's residents. 

Notes: Cross listed with HL 386.

NU 370 Cardiac Arrhythmias and Nursing Care 2 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: NU 201, NU 202, NU 211, NU 212, NU 221 and NU 231.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course covers the fundamentals of single-lead, basic cardiac rhythm and arrhythmia interpretation and current treatments. The student will be able to recognize common cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias and describe related nursing care.

NU 352 Advanced Concepts in Family Nursing 2 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: NU 211 and NU 212 or concurrent enrollment or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An exploration of family nursing in which the family unit is the focus of care. Family assessment models provide the framework for planning nursing care for families in a variety of health care settings.

NU 341 Pharmacology II 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 321/322, NU 331/332.
• Prerequisites: NU 221, NU 301/302.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course builds upon a basic knowledge of pharmacology focusing on the application of pharmacological concepts to nursing care of patients with complex multi-system health problems. Use of evidence-based knowledge to provide safe, quality nursing care related to drug therapy is a major focus.

NU 332 Nursing Care of Children/Adolescents (Clinic) 2 cr.  (0-0-4)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: NU 321/322, NU 331 and NU 341.
• Prerequisites: NU 301/302.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will develop and implement the theoretical concepts of NU 331. Opportunities are provided for students to develop and implement pediatric-specific skills in the laboratory setting as well as in-patient and community settings.

NU 331 Nursing Care of Children/Adolescents (Theory) 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 321/322, NU 332, NU 341.
• Prerequisites: NU 301/302, AH 102.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus on the nursing care of children and family units ranging from infancy through adolescence. The information from AH 102 Growth and Development will be used as a basis for course content on the pediatric population. The foundations of pediatric care, including growth and development, family theory, anticipatory guidance and care of the child with simple and complex health care needs are presented.

NU 322 Nursing Care of Women and the Perinatal Family (Clinic) 2 cr.  (0-0-4)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: NU 321, NU 331/332, and NU 341.
• Prerequisites: NU 301/302.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus on the family unit during pregnancy. Physiological and psychosocial adaptations of the mother/baby following delivery are explored along with complications that may arise. This course also provides students with an opportunity to explore women’s health issues.

NU 321 Nursing Care of Women and the Perinatal Family (Theory) 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: NU 301/302.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focus on the family unit during pregnancy. Physiological and psychosocial adaptations of the mother/baby following delivery are explored along with complications that may arise. Nursing care of patients with selected women’s health issues will also be addressed.

NU 311 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 301/302.
• Prerequisites: NU 201/202, NU 211/212, NU 221 and NU 231.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An examination of the basic principles of research providing students with the ability to evaluate research and evidence-based findings for the purpose of improving nursing practice.

NU 302 Nursing Care of Adults I (Clinic) 6 cr.  (0-0-12)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: NU 301 and NU 311.
• Prerequisites: NU 201/202, NU 211/212, NU 221 and NU 231.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Clinical practice focusing on planning and implementing therapeutic nursing interventions in the care of the adult experiencing medical-surgical health needs. The nursing process is the organizing framework for the care provided.