Nursing (NUR)

NUR 142 Concepts of Nursing Practice I (9.5)(7,7.5)

This course introduces the student to professional concepts, roles of the nurse, and fundamental concepts of nursing practice. The focus is placed on wellness and health promotion across the lifespan. Critical thinking is introduced in the context of the nursing process as the basis for clinical reasoning in nursing. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and community settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2676 (effective 2026/27 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 144.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 144 Concepts of Pharmacology (1.5)(1,1)

This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice. A foundational knowledge base of nursing pharmacology is acquired in the areas of legal aspects, cultural factors, complementary and alternative medicine principles, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, person education, drug administration, evaluation of drug therapy, and documentation. Application to persons across the lifespan is emphasized. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in nursing laboratory settings. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $522 (effective 2026/27 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 142.

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 152 Concepts of Nursing Practice II (9.5)(7,8)

This course continues to develop the role of the professional nurse and concepts of nursing practice with application to the care of acutely ill persons with medical and surgical needs across the lifespan. Critical thinking skills and strategies are further developed as the basis for clinical reasoning in nursing as they apply to the concepts. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and a variety of clinical settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2851 (effective 2026/27 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in NUR 142, NUR 144, and BIO 265

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 242 Concepts of Nursing Practice III (9.5)(7,8)

This course further develops the roles of the professional nurse and concepts of nursing practice with application to persons with complicated medical, surgical, and rehabilitation needs across the lifespan. Clinical reasoning skills are emphasized as they apply to concepts with movement toward clinical judgment. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and a variety of clinical settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2851 (effective 2026/27 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in NUR 142, NUR 144 and NUR 152

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring

NUR 252 Concepts of Nursing Practice IV (9)(5,12)

This course builds on all previous nursing courses to further refine the roles of the professional nurse and concepts of nursing practice with application to persons with complex and chronic conditions, the reproducing family, and mental health illnesses across the lifespan. This course allows the student the opportunity to demonstrate further growth towards the professional behaviors of caring, role competence and clinical judgment. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in the nursing laboratory and a variety of clinical settings within the healthcare environment. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.

In-District Tuition/Fees: $2927 (effective 2026/27 academic year)

In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in NUR 242

Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring