NSG-3930 3 hours Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice–Fa, Sp The research process is studied as an evidenced-based approach to the investigation of nursing and healthcare problems. Basic elements of the research process, including ethical issues, are included and applied to research, research summaries, and clinical practice guidelines. Students evaluate strength of evidence for application to nursing practice. Prerequisites: Junior nursing major status; PYCH-2610 Statistics. (Fee: $150) NSG-4000 Care of Populations–Fa 6 hours Students focus on contemporary health issues of populations and communities using theoretical models of epidemiology, health promotion, primary healthcare, and public health practice. Students integrate knowledge from the health, social, and nursing sciences to population and community health nursing through targeted assessment, interventions, programs, and advocacy. Prerequisite: Senior nursing major status. (Fee: $300) NSG-4020 Leadership and Management–Sp 6 hours The focus is on the development of leadership and management knowledge and behaviors required for the baccalaureate prepared nurse. Special emphasis is given to the biblical framework for leadership and management. Simulated experiences in leadership labs provide opportunities to apply leadership and management principles and theories as providers, managers, and coordinators of nursing care. Prerequisite: Senior nursing major status. (Fee: $250) NSG-4030 Complex Care Management–Fa 6 hours Focuses on the nursing management of individuals or groups experiencing complex multidimensional health imbalances. Special emphasis is placed on the growth of personal and professional development with respect to biblical character qualities. Students assume professional nursing roles in a variety of critical care settings working under the supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Senior nursing major status. (Fee: $300) NSG-4060 Transition Into Practice–Sp 6 hours Students assume professional nursing roles (member of profession, provider of care, and manager of care) working under the supervision of faculty, RN preceptors, clinical specialists, and/ or various levels of nurse managers in an assigned clinical area. Students work full time during the course following the preceptor’s schedule and shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prerequisite: Completion of all other clinical nursing courses. (Fee: $300) NSG-4170 Cross-Cultural Response–Fa 1 hour This course is designed to be a culmination course for the cross-cultural nursing minor. Students will learn to connect their personal vision/calling, knowledge, skills, and desire to provide culturally responsive nursing care. Additionally, they will re-examine the Christian worldview of nursing using a biblical foundation and incorporating what they have learned throughout the program. NSG-4800 Independent Study in Nursing–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Independent learning to secure an extensive background in a specialized area of nursing. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: signed contract between student and instructor in which work to be completed is described. NSG-4950 Seminar in Nursing–Sp 3 hours Capstone course requiring synthesis of previous curricular programming. Students are challenged to integrate a Christian philosophy of nursing as they adopt the role of professional nurse. Students investigate the interplay among political, legal, economic, social, and ethical factors as it affects healthcare. Capstone course. Prerequisite: NSG-4030 Complex Care Management. Corequisite: NSG-4020 Leadership and Management, NSG-4060 Transition into Practice. (Fee: $250) Physical Education Activity Courses (PEA) PEA-1240 through PEA-1610 Courses 1–2 hours each Each course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the respective activity area. Course requirements include examinations covering the activity subject, skills tests, class participation, and aerobics requirements. Grading options include letter grades or credit/no credit. If taken for letter grades, majors may use these courses to satisfy specific curricular requirements. PEAE-1400 Weight Training: Coed–Fa, Sp 1 hour PEAI-1600 Racquetball: Coed (Fee: $15)–Fa 1 hour PEAL-1610 Rock Climbing: Coed (Fee: $25)–Fa, Sp 1 hour Physical Education Fitness (PEF) PEF-1990 2 hours Physical Activity and Healthy Living–Fa, Sp, Su Study of the role of physical activity in the Christian life from a scriptural, physiological, and psycho-sociological perspective. Emphasis is placed upon developing and continuing active, healthy, Christian life practices. Letter-graded course. (Fee: $5) Music Performance (PFMU) PFMU-3100 Piano Ensemble–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours The Piano Ensemble is an organization of advanced pianists that meets weekly to perform duet and duo piano literature. The Ensemble performs publicly on a regular basis. PFMU-3210 Jubilate–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours Ministry team of 40 select voices; open to all students by audition. Repertoire is selected from a wide spectrum of musical styles in evangelical traditions. Meets twice a week. Annual tour spring semester. PFMU-3220 Worship Ensemble–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours Ministry team of 8–10 singers, instrumentalists, and technicians; open to all students by audition. Repertoire is contemporary Christian and praise and worship music. Group will tour on behalf of the University throughout the school year and during breaks. Prerequisite: Admission by audition only. PFMU-3650 Chamber Ensemble–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours The performance of representative literature in a variety of instrumental and vocal settings. Groups are normally studentformed and faculty-led and can be either homogenous (all strings, all brass, etc.) or heterogeneous. NOTE: An instructor must be designated for a group before any of its members register for this course. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; approval of the chair. PFMU-3800 Concert Chorale–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours The Concert Chorale is a group of 60 select voices. Repertoire is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles, including choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals, and tasteful contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-3820 Men’s Glee Club–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours The Men’s Glee Club has a membership of 50 voices, selected by audition. Literature includes traditional sacred and secular music from the Renaissance throughout the 20th century. Several concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-3840 Women’s Choir–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours The Women’s Choir consists of 50 treble voices, selected by audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with performances on campus, in schools, in churches, and in civic meetings. PFMU-3850 Opera Ensemble–Fa 0–1 hours The coaching, staging, and performance of operatic literature in scenes, recitals, or full-scale productions. Page 280 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions NSG-3930 – PFMU-3850
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