Independent Study in Nursing

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The program in nursing supports independent study for credit that promotes in-depth exploration of and knowledge enhancement according to the student’s interest. Students may apply no more than three credit hours of independent study in nursing toward the Bachelor of Science degree. Seniors with an interest in independent study should enroll in NUR 460. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. NUR 470 Adult Health III: Complex Conditions (2 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to apply nursing care to the management of critical health states with emphasis on individuals and families with complex healthcare problems in a critical care setting. Includes clinical and simulation experiences. Prerequisites: NUR 221, 232, 242, 250, 315, 322, and 445. Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 402. Enrollment in NUR 470 requires simultaneous enrollment in NUR 470C. NUR 470C Adult Health III: Complex Conditions Clinical/Simulation (2 cr. hrs.) Simultaneous enrollment in NUR 470 is required. NUR 480 Role Transition to Professional Practice II (4 cr. hrs.) This course is designed to prepare the senior nursing student for a professional registered nurse position in the health care system. The course includes application of concepts of management and leadership, while exploring trends and issues in the profession of nursing. Students develop quality improvement projects that focus on improving nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 221, 232, 242, 250, and 315. Taken in the senior year. NUR 485 Role Transition to Professional Practice III (1 cr. hr .) This course is designed as the final transformational course for the senior nursing student. This course includes application of several nursing hallmarks (leadership, scholarship, compassion, and service) in several required activities (e.g., Duke Colloquium, Compassion Scale Score, etc.) and preparation opportunities for the registered nurse licensure exam. Prerequisites: NUR 202 and 315 and senior standing in the program. The course is offered in the spring semester and is graded on a pass/fail basis for all students. Taken in the last semester. NUR 490 Capstone: Nursing Role Transition (4 cr. hrs.) This course is designed as a capstone experience in the transformation of the senior nursing student to the role of a nurse professional. Includes clinical content related to the transition to nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 211, 221, 232, 242, 250, 315, 322, 372, 380, 390, 402, 412, 445, 470, and a CTI capstone. Corequisites: If planned as part of the cohort course of study, NUR 372, 380, 390, 412, 470, 480, and 485. This course must be taken in the final term without other simultaneous on-ground coursework. Nursing student handbook policies apply.