This course was developed for undergraduate nursing students in the BSN program. Pathopharmacology II is the second of two courses addressing pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts basic to evidence-based nursing practice. Pathophysiologic concepts essential for understanding major health problems that occur across the life span are discussed. Emphasis is on understanding how and why various pathophysiological signs and symptoms occur; this knowledge facilitates best practices to promote health in persons across the lifespan.

This course was developed for undergraduate nursing students in the BSN program. This course focuses on the health and nursing care of older adults with an emphasis on healthy aging and wellness. Nursing care of geriatric populations using evidence-based standards and research across all healthcare settings is explored. A holistic approach is used to study a variety of issues that impact the biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural needs with gender considerations.

This course was developed for undergraduate nursing students in the BSN program. This course focuses on the basis for scope of practice, knowledge, skills, and the legal and ethical framework in occupational and environmental health nursing. Emphasis is placed on the management of Total Worker Health and application of evidence-based practice to promote a culture of health and safety to optimize workers' physical and mental health.

This course was developed for undergraduate nursing students in the BSN program. This course explores rural and Appalachian populations, focusing on demographic, geographic, historical, and cultural context of health. This course will focus on how rural and Appalachian community settings can serve to promote, maintain and restore health in individuals, families, and specific aggregate groups. We will examine upstream determinants of health, health disparities, access to health care and community resources.

The course is designed to prepare traditional BSN students to provide professional nursing care for advanced acuity medical surgical adult clients and families through didactic and clinical experiences. Emphasis will be placed on the key concept of clinical judgment and will include incorporation of cue recognition and analysis with development of hypotheses to generate solutions and take action.

Pathopharmacology III is the third of four courses addressing pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts basic to nursing practice. Pathophysiologic concepts essential for understanding major health problems that occur across the life span are discussed. The goal of this course is to understand how and why various pathophysiologic cues occur with an emphasis on complex conditions. This course will cover pharmacologic modes of treatment for the health problems discussed. This is a companion course to NUR 430- Advanced Nursing Management of Adults.

Professionalism and Leadership Development was created for nursing students in the BSN Program. This course explores current issues in healthcare, local, state and national. The role of the professional nurse leader is emphasized in the application of nursing ethics, patient advocacy, quality care, and safe evidence-based practice and how these qualities can be best implemented. Students will apply leadership knowledge and skills of the Registered Nurse and in leading change and optimizing patient care.

The course will provide didactic and clinical experiences to traditional BSN students. This will enable the students to provide professional nursing care to adults with complex health conditions and families requiring interventions, encompassing end of life considerations. Students will build on key concepts of clinical judgment and teaching- learning in the care of people with alterations in ability to meet human needs. Content related to providing a quality and safe care environment will be addressed.

This course is a supplemental cognate for students who are interested in pursuing a career working with critically ill adults. The pathophysiologic changes that occur in critically illness will be explored with a focus on those conditions common to Kentucky. Pharmacologic therapies unique to the critically ill will also be discussed. This is a companion course for interested students enrolled in NUR 434- Complex Nursing Management of Adults.

The course will provide students with the skills for ongoing professional development and success in nursing. To enhance their national licensure examination success upon graduation, students will learn about the examination process, complete practice NCLEX-type questions and standardized tests, and engage in remediation activities based on specific client need category results. Professional skillsets that will be addressed are interviewing and marketing skills, employee benefit discussions, and personal finance management.