Course Descriptions

To read course descriptions for your program of study, visit the UAA Course Catalog or select the appropriate option from the list below:

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (NURS)
• Bachelor of Science (NS)

• Master of Science, Graduate Certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Science (NSG)

NS Electives

NS Upper Division Nursing Electives are offered on a rotating basis throughout the year.

• NS A422 Management of the Critically Ill Adult (3 Credits)
• NS A423 Transcultural Nursing (3 Credits)
• NS A424 Issues in Women's Health (3 Credits)
• NS A426 Critical Care Concepts in Acute Care Settings (3 Credits)
• NS A429 Perioperative Nursing (3 Credits)
• NS A430 Rural Health Care (3 Credits)
• NS A431 Human Sexuality in Health and Illness (3 Credits)
• NS A433 Health Education: Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
• NS A435 Disaster Nursing (3 Credits)
• NS A442 Introduction to Forensic Nursing (3 Credits)
• NS A451 Introduction to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (3 Credits)
• NS A490 Selected Topics in Nursing Practice (3 Credits)

Nursing Students and Registered Nurses that do not meet the prerequisites are encouraged to reach out to faculty to see if an exception to policy is available.