Course Offerings
View our course offerings by selecting the appropriate term and program. Click on the courses for additional information.
The University of Sioux Falls reserves the right to cancel or make changes to course offerings due to circumstances beyond the university’s control.
Class Section Legend
A-Z — Traditional On Ground Course
OL — Online Course for 100% Distance Program
RA/RB — On Ground Course with some Remote* Meetings
RU — Online Course with some Remote* Meetings
UA/UB — Online Course
*Remote indicates there are synchronous video meetings
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Nursing Courses
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Course Description
This course will introduce how the professional nurse plays an essential role in health promotion at the individual, local, state, national and global levels. The role of the nurse in promoting healthy lifestyles and self-care management at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention will be emphasized. Students will also consider strategies and interventions for specific health care issues within diverse populations. The philosophical and ethical basis for the nurse's role in these activities will be explored. (3 s.h.)
Cultural, Spiritual, and Ethical Dimensions of Holistic Care
Course Description
This cousre will promote an awareness of one's own cultural, spiritual and ethical beliefs and how these beliefs influence one's nursing practice of providing holistic person-centered care. The purpose of this course is to explore the interface between cultural and spiritual beliefs and the practice of nursing. Differences in cultural healthcare beliefs and practices of individuals and groups will be explored. Students will also explore spiritual approaches to assessment and intervention in relation to the spiritual needs of those experiencing health problems. Ethical components include ethical decision-making within a nursing framework and the major ethical schools of thought. (3 s.h.)
Notes
Fulfills the Intercultural Awareness Requirement for the Liberal Arts Core.
Applied Pathophysiology
Course Description
This course builds knowledge for nusring practice by focusing on the complex mechanisms of human disease processes and their application to nursing care of individuals and populations. The content builds upon previous understanding of anatomy, physiology, microbiology and basic chemistry. Disease etiologies; pathophysiologic changes in cells, tissues and organs; and clinical manifestations are discussed to provide background for preventative and restorative healthcare. (4 s.h.)
Gerontological Nursing
Course Description
This course will examine how aging adults respond to transitions such as health challenges, changes in living environments, family dynamics and end of life. Emphasis lies in addressing the continuum of care and how nurses can deliver person-centered care to individuals to maximize health and wellness during their own process of aging. (2 s.h.)
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Course Description
This adult-focused course continues to build student knowledge for nursing practice by focusing on frequently occurring health problems within the medical-surgical population. Students will further develop competence in health assessments and psychomotor skills. The clinical application focuses on recognizing cues, analyzing cues and prioritizing initial actions. (3 s.h.)
Clinical: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing LPN to BSN
Course Description
This adult-focused clinical course is designed for the LPN to BSN student and continues to build student knowledge for nursing practice by focusing on frequently occurring health problems within the medical-surgical population. Students will further develop competence in health assessments and psychomotor skills, with an emphasis on recognizing cues, analyzing cues and prioritizing initial actions. The clinical application focuses on recognizing cues, analyzing cues and prioritizing initial action. Prerequisites: Please refer to the School of Nursing Resource Book. (4 s.h.).
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to evidence-based nursing practice and critical appraisal of the literature. Students learn to formulate answerable clinical questions, to search for and critique the evidence and to identify potential solutions by incorporating the highest quality evidence with patient preferences and clinical expertise. Basic principles of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research ethics are introduced. Strategies for leading change to translate evidence into practice are discussed. Prerequisite: please refer to the School of Nursing student resource book. (3 s.h.)
Mental Health Nursing
Course Description
This course focuses on the emotional and psychological components of holistic nursing care. Common psychological disorders will be discussed within a nursing context. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic communication, principles of professional relationships and promoting, maintaining and restoring health across the lifespan. Clinical application focus on utilization of a framework for assessing, implementing and evaluating care in mental health settings. (4 s.h.)
Clinical: Mental Health Nursing
Maternal Newborn Nursing
Course Description
The focus of this course is on family nursing care with a specific emphasis on the experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. Specific content includes reproductive and sexual health, psychological and physiological changes of pregnancy, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care and care of the newborn. This course incorporates holistic, person- and family-centered care for all stages of women's health. Clinical application includes the prenatal, birthing and initial post-partum recovery time periods and occurs in a range of practice environments. Prerequisite: See School of Nursing Student Resource Book. (4 s.h.)
Maternal Newborn Nursing
Course Description
The focus of this course is on family nursing care with a specific emphasis on the experiences of pregnancy and childbirth. Specific content includes reproductive and sexual health, psychological and physiological changes of pregnancy, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care and care of the newborn. This course incorporates holistic, person- and family-centered care for all stages of women's health. Clinical application includes the prenatal, birthing and initial post-partum recovery time periods and occurs in a range of practice environments. Prerequisite: See School of Nursing Student Resource Book. (4 s.h.)
Clinical: Maternal Newborn Nursing
Clinical: Maternal Newborn Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Course Description
This clinical course introduces students to the vulnerable population of children and their families. Students will integrate and build upon previous knowledge and skills within the context of pediatric healthcare. Course content includes growth and development, health promotion, influences on health, assessment techniques and the health problems of children. Clinical application will focus on children and their families along the health-illness continuum. (3 s.h.)
Pediatric Nursing
Course Description
This clinical course introduces students to the vulnerable population of children and their families. Students will integrate and build upon previous knowledge and skills within the context of pediatric healthcare. Course content includes growth and development, health promotion, influences on health, assessment techniques and the health problems of children. Clinical application will focus on children and their families along the health-illness continuum. (3 s.h.)