Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Theology of Wellness
This theology seminar develops a Biblical/theological anthropology to provide a framework for the human services areas, including counseling, ministry, and nursing. Issues of human/spiritual identity as created in God’s image, development, pain and suffering, death and dying, relationships and the healing process. Love, faith, sin, forgiveness, and reconciliation are discussed reflecting the most recent research […]
Ethics and Medicine (or BIO 454)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and 60 hours)
A&P II
This course is a continuation of BIO 113. Topics of study include medical terminology, endocrinology, the nervous system, embryology, the cardiovascular system, immunity, respiration, and electrolyte and water balance. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction among all systems in maintaining homeostasis. Offered every spring (Prerequisite: BIO 113 with a grade of C or […]
Intro to Statistics
This course is not part of the math secondary teacher education major. An introduction to quantitative methods in social science research. Topics include probability, descriptive statistics, and parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics. (Prerequisite: MAT 213, 220, 231, or instructor consent. Same as HCP 222, BUS 292. Offered Every Semester)
Improving Nursing Practice with Tech
This course is designed to build on existing nursing practice by introducing nursing as a healing ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ. Theories and concepts of the nursing profession are explored with an emphasis on caring as the spiritual core of nursing practice. Using the nursing process, students begin the transition to professional […]
Health Assessment/Clinical Prevention
This course focuses on health assessment of individuals and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Students will develop skills for obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations as well as strategies for healthy living. Functional health patterns are explored from a caring perspective. (Prerequisites: Admission to Yancey School of Nursing) 3 hours of class and 3 hours […]
Transition to Professional Practice
This course is designed to build on existing nursing practice by introducing nursing as a healing ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ. The theories and concepts of the nursing profession are explored with an emphasis on caring as the spiritual core of nursing practice. Students build on existing knowledge and skills in using […]
Intro to Nursing Research
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of the research process and problem-solving method. Examination of selected nursing research for applicability to clinical practice is included. Critical analysis of nursing research studies for application to practice is emphasized. (Prerequisite: MAT 302)
Community Health Nursing
This course provides an introduction to the theories, principles, practices, and research relating to issues in the delivery of health care to a community and the environment of the community. The nursing process and caring relationship are emphasized, while collaborating and partnering with other health care providers to empower individuals, families, and communities to effect […]