2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

NU 301 Nursing Care of Adults I (Theory) 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: NU 201/202, NU 211/212, NU 221 and NU 231.
• 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 adult experiencing medical-surgical health needs. The nursing process is the organizing framework for the discussion of each topic area.

NU 295 Special Topics in Nursing 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of a particular topic reflecting special interests of students and instructor. Intended for freshmen and sophomores. Notes: May be repeated if topic differs.

NU 231 Pathophysiology 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 201/202, NU 211/212, and NU 221.
• Prerequisites: BI 104 or BI 207 and BI 208, or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Pathophysiology is the study of how normal physiologic processes are altered by disease. Concepts learned in this course are fundamental to nursing practice and will be applied in higher level nursing courses.

NU 221 Pharmacology I 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 201/202, NU 211/212 and NU 231.
• Prerequisites: BI 104 or BI 207 and BI 208 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces students to the accurate therapeutic use and safe administration of drugs. A prototype approach is used to emphasize the application of key concepts of selected drug classes in professional nursing practice. Clinical examples will be provided throughout the course.

NU 211 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice (Theory) 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 201/202, NU 212 and NU 231.
• Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Provides the foundation for the nursing major. Students will be introduced to concepts of professional nursing including communication and caring, wellness, health promotion, disease prevention, holistic nursing care, nursing informatics, evidence-based nursing practice, culture, ethics, advocacy and safety.

NU 202 Holistic Health Assessment (Lab) 1 cr.  (0-0-2)

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

Students will develop basic holistic assessment skills in a lab course. Assessments of mental status, psychosocial status, functional patterns and physical status will be taught using a systems approach. Skills in communication, interviewing and history taking, and physical assessment will be attained.

NU 201 Holistic Health Assessment (Theory) 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: NU 001 Health Assessment, NU 202, NU 211/212, NU 221 and NU 231.
• Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing major.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will develop basic holistic assessment skills in a classroom setting. Assessments of mental status, psychosocial status, functional patterns and physical status will be taught using a systems approach. Skills in communication, interviewing and history taking, and physical assessment will be attained.

NAS 498 Directed Study in Native American Studies 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: NAS 204 with a grade of "C" or better, junior standing and department head permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An opportunity for a qualified junior or senior to study a particular issue, person, topic or theme within Native American studies that is not explicitly addressed within an existing NAS undergraduate course.

NAS 497 Directed Study in Native American Studies 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: NAS 204 with a grade of "C" or better, junior standing and department head permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An opportunity for a qualified junior or senior to study a particular issue, person, topic or theme within Native American studies that is not explicitly addressed within an existing NAS undergraduate course.

NAS 496 Special Topics in Native American Studies 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A close study of a particular issue, topic or theme within Native American studies that is not emphasized or focused upon in another existing undergraduate course within the realm of Native American studies.