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  "college": "uc-irvine",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "NUR SCI",
  "name": "Nursing Science",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalogue.uci.edu/allcourses/nur_sci/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 50",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "50",
      "title": "Nutrition Across the Lifespan",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the relationship between diet and health, and how the human body responds to different diets and food components. Emphasizes how diet interacts with activity and the impact of exercise or sedentary lifestyle on health.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors have the first consideration for enrollment",
        "(II)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 90",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "90",
      "title": "Introduction to Pain Medicine",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Gives students introductory knowledge in pain medicine.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 92",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "92",
      "title": "Compassion in Health Care",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "An overview of the importance of compassion in health care, providing examples from a variety of health care professions through lectures and discussion.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 101",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Introduction to Nursing Informatics",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Covers topics relevant to evidence-based practice; nursing informatics as a specialty; electronic health records and clinical informatics; clinical decision support and decision analysis; using informatics to promote community/population health; telenursing and remote access telehealth; and ethical issues in nursing informatics.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 201"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 108W",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "108W",
      "title": "Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "BIO SCI D170 with a minimum grade of C and PHRMSCI 120 with a minimum grade of C and PHRMSCI 120L with a minimum grade of C and BIO SCI M115 with a minimum grade of C. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 109A, NUR SCI 119",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Conceptual frameworks for professional practice. Scope of professional nursing, jurisprudence and ethics, professional interpersonal relationships, and health care delivery systems in the context of the social, political, and economic environments. Socialization of the student for professional roles in nursing.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 208",
        "(Ib)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-108w"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 109A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "109A",
      "title": "Physical Assessment",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "BIO SCI M115 with a minimum grade of C and BIO SCI D170 with a minimum grade of C and PHRMSCI 120 with a minimum grade of C and PHRMSCI 120L with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 108W, NUR SCI 119",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Development of skills in communication, interviewing, functional and physical health assessment across the life-span, the art and science of human care, and clinical judgment. Provides in-depth introductory review/synthesis of physical assessment skills and knowledge covering the life-span. Materials Fee",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 209A"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-109a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 109B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "109B",
      "title": "Nursing Skills",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 109A with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 108W with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 119 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 117, NUR SCI 121A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides an in-depth introductory review and synthesis of physical assessment skills covering the lifespan, application of the nursing process, nursing interventions, nursing evaluations, patient care management, and the development of critical thinking in nursing practice.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 209B"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 116",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "116",
      "title": "Human Growth and Development through the Lifespan",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "COGS 7A with a minimum grade of C or PSCI 9 with a minimum grade of C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examines theories and concepts of typical human development throughout the life cycle, from the time of conception through adulthood, and familiarizes students with the many forces that shape individual development, including family, society, and culture.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-116"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 117",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "117",
      "title": "Applied Pharmacology",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 108W with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 109A with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 119 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 109B, NUR SCI 121A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Presents principles of pharmacology applied to interventions in pathophysiologic states across the life span. Discussion of the major drug groups with implications for monitoring, drug administration, toxicity, and patient education are included.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 217"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 119",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "119",
      "title": "Pathophysiology",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "BIO SCI M115 with a minimum grade of C and BIO SCI D170 with a minimum grade of C and PHRMSCI 120 with a minimum grade of C and PHRMSCI 120L with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 108W, NUR SCI 109A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Presents content on pathologic alterations in physiologic processes in cells, tissues, organs, and systems across the life span. Emphasis on critical thinking, application of concepts to clinical practice, and related research.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 219"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-119"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 121A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "121A",
      "title": "Medical Surgical Nursing I",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 108W with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 109A with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 119 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 117, NUR SCI 109B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to medical surgical nursing application focused on the older adult population. Students assess, interpret, and provide priority nursing interventions with an emphasis the unique factors influencing nursing management of older adults.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 221A"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 121B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "121B",
      "title": "Medical Surgical Nursing II",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 109B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 117 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 121A with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 101, NUR SCI 128",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examines nursing assessment and advanced nursing management for acute and chronic health problems within the inpatient hospital setting. Emphasizes assessment, health history, diagnostic reasoning and nursing prioritization of care in medically complicated patients.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 221B"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 125",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "125",
      "title": "Research Methods and Applications in Health Care",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "STATS 7 with a minimum grade of C or STATS 8 with a minimum grade of C or SOCIOL 10A with a minimum grade of C or SOC SCI 10A with a minimum grade of C or COGS 10A with a minimum grade of C. Satisfactory completion of Lower-Division Writing requirement is recommended",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Foundational concepts of research in health care. Emphasizes critical evaluation and interpretation of research for application in practice.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 128",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "128",
      "title": "Human Behavior and Mental Health Care",
      "units": "7",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 109B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 117 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 121A with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 101, NUR SCI 121B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Biopsychosocial and cultural influences on promotion and restoration of mental health in adults and adolescents. Assessment, classification, and care of clients with mental health problems and/or substance abuse. Concurrent practicum in adult/adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and outpatient mental health clinics.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 228"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 133",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "133",
      "title": "Complementary and Integrative Health ",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Complementary and integrative healthcare emphasized a holistic, patient-focused approach to healthcare and wellness. Key research is critically evaluated and applications for improving patient care emphasized. Knowledge and skills are developed through lectures, guest speakers, and discussion.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 144",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "144",
      "title": "Personal and Social Resilience in the Age of the Climate Crisis",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "In our rapidly changing world, many climate and other interrelated global crises are undermining human well-being. Students gain invaluable personal and social resilience skills (e.g., mindfulness), and implement collaborative high impact projects to navigate and build a meaningful future.",
      "notes": [
        "Same as HUMAN 176",
        "(III or IV)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 171",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "171",
      "title": "Community-Based Health Care",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 174 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 176 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 179AW with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 175, NUR SCI 179B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Epidemiology, primary health care promotion, and disease prevention applied to nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Includes sociocultural, political, economic, and environmental influences. Concepts and methods of assessing populations and communities incorporated in concurrent practicum.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 271"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 172",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "172",
      "title": "Pediatrics: Care of Children and Families",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 101 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 116 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 121B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 128 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 173",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides didactic and clinical experiences in nursing management of infants, children, and adolescents with acute, chronic and/or life-threatening conditions. Incorporates concepts of family-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, patient safety, quality improvement and informatics, utilizing an evidence-based practice approach.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 272"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-172"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 173",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "173",
      "title": "Maternity and Women’s Health Care",
      "units": "7",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 101 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 116 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 121B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 128 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 172",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides didactic and clinical experiences in nursing management of women’s wellness across the lifespan, the childbirth process, and newborn care. Incorporates concepts of family-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, patient safety, quality improvement and informatics, utilizing an evidence-based practice approach.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 273"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-173"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 174",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "174",
      "title": "Critical and Specialty Health Care",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 172 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 173 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 176, NUR SCI 179AW",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Delivery of patient-centered care for individuals with life-threatening alterations in health status utilizing technology and pharmacology for life support. Concurrent practicum in critical care units emphasizes collaboration, team work, and quality improvement in safe care delivery.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 274"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 175",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "175",
      "title": "Clinical Preceptorship",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 174 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 176 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 179AW with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 171, NUR SCI 179B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on in-depth clinical nursing practice and preparation for transition to independent practice. Students are mentored by a preceptor who is an expert clinician in the clinical area and guided through critical thinking and clinical decision-making exercises.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only",
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 275"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 176",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "176",
      "title": "Leadership and Management in Health Care",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 172 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 173 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 174, NUR SCI 179AW",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Principles, concepts, and theories related to organizations, management, leadership, decision-making, and group process applied to the delivery of health care. The professional nurse using evidenced-based practice, collaboration, and informatics is incorporated in concurrent practicum emphasizing safe patient care delivery.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 276"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 179AW",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "179AW",
      "title": "Scholarly Concentration I",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 172 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 173 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 174, NUR SCI 176",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on analysis and use of evidence to improve nursing practice. Emphasis is to develop critical analysis skills synthesizing a body of research evidence for clinical issues on a formal, collaborative written paper.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only",
        "(Ib)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 179B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "179B",
      "title": "Scholarly Concentration II",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 174 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 176 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 179AW with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 171, NUR SCI 175",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Continuation of evidence-based research and application for nursing practice. Emphasis is to develop a collaborative quality improvement project with clinical nurses applying the evidence to improve nursing practice.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 199",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "199",
      "title": "Independent Study in Nursing Science",
      "units": "1-4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Original research with Nursing Science faculty.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 32,
          "open": 31,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-199"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 200",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Research Methods and Evaluation for Evidence-Based Practice",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to understand, apply, and synthesize clinical research, relevant to nursing and health promotion.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-200"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 201",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "201",
      "title": "Introduction to Nursing Informatics",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Covers topics relevant to evidence-based practice, nursing informatics as a specialty, electronic health records and clinical informatics, clinical decision support and decision analysis, using informatics to promote community/population health, telenursing and remote access telehealth, and ethical issues in nursing informatics.",
      "notes": [
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 101"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 202",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "202",
      "title": "Compassion, Communication, and Care of Underserved Populations",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Addresses the root causes of health disparities experienced by underserved at-risk populations (e.g., the homeless, people of color, victims of violence) using a historical, sociocultural, behavioral, and personal lens.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-202"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 208",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "208",
      "title": "Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the scope and standards of professional nursing practice. Topics address the professional, political, and economic contexts of nursing practice, with an emphasis on jurisprudence and ethics, professional interpersonal relationships, and nursing’s role in the care delivery system.",
      "notes": [
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 108W"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-208"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 209A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "209A",
      "title": "Physical Assessment",
      "units": "4",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 202, NUR SCI 208, NUR SCI 219",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the development of skills in therapeutic communication, interviewing, functional assessment across the lifespan, the art and science of human care, and clinical judgment. Materials Fee",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 109A"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-209a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 209B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "209B",
      "title": "Nursing Skills",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 202 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 208 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 209A with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 219 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 217, NUR SCI 221A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the development of skills in therapeutic communication, interviewing, functional assessment across the lifespan, the art and science of human care, and clinical judgment.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 109B"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 211",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "211",
      "title": "Ph.D. Seminar: Nursing and Interdisciplinary Research to Improve Human Health",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students learn from interdisciplinary scientists about aspects of applied health-related research. Students are introduced to new paradigms, theories, approaches, and analytical methods in health-related research. Ph.D. Nursing Science students and Ph.D. students in other disciplines are encouraged.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-211"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 212",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "212",
      "title": "Philosophy, Science, and Nursing: Comparisons and Critiques",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Development of philosophy and science in relation to nursing science, scholarship, and practice; emphasis on inquiry, scientific reasoning, and contemporary philosophical thought; historical and contemporary influences on nursing science theory development; evaluation/analysis of interdisciplinary theory and application to nursing research.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-212"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 213",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "213",
      "title": "Measurement of Health-Related Behavior",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "Recommended: a graduate-level statistics course",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides a comprehensive understanding of psychometric principles, analyses, and emerging concepts like Intensive Longitudinal Methods to measure behavior in natural contexts using newer technologies (e.g., smartphones, wearable sensors, and Internet of Things). Students from different disciplines are encouraged.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 215",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "215",
      "title": "Health Promotion/Disease Prevention",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Incorporates principles of health promotion and disease prevention to provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based care for individuals, families, and communities. Focuses on critically analyzing and integrating current prevention guidelines to develop individualized plans of care and provide holistic and integrative education.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 216",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "216",
      "title": "Critical Thinking Through Writing Critique",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Aims to stimulate critical thinking by using existing scientific literature to work out the structure of their arguments, evaluate their logical clarity, identify unquestioned assumptions, and link all this to the rigor/appropriateness of any inferences made.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 217",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "217",
      "title": "Applied Pharmacology",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 202 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 208 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 209A with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 219 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 209B, NUR SCI 221A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Principles of pharmacology applied to intervention in pathophysiologic states across the life span. Discussion of the major drug groups with implications for monitoring, drug administration, toxicity, and patient education included. Physical, psychological, social, and cultural factors affecting drug administration.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 117"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 219",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "219",
      "title": "Pathophysiology",
      "units": "4",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 209A, NUR SCI 208, NUR SCI 202",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on pathologic alterations in physiologic processes in cells, tissues, organs, and systems across the life span. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, application of concepts to clinical practice, and related research.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 119"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-219"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 221A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "221A",
      "title": "Medical Surgical Nursing 1",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 202 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 208 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 209A with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 219 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 209B, NUR SCI 217",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the introduction of medical surgical nursing application with a focus on the older adult population. Emphasis is placed on identifying and synthesizing the unique set of factors influencing nursing management of individual older adults.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 121A"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 221B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "221B",
      "title": "Medical Surgical Nursing 2 ",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 209B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 217 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 221A with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 201, NUR SCI 228",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examines nursing assessment and advanced nursing management for acute and chronic health problems within the inpatient hospital setting. Theory content emphasizes assessment, health history, diagnostic reasoning, and nursing prioritization of care in medically complicated patients.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 121B"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 222A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "222A",
      "title": "Seminar in Clinical Translational Science",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "Consent of the instructor is required",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Discussion of clinical translational science methods in the context of nursing science research. Emphasis placed on interdisciplinary and community participatory research approaches.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 223A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "223A",
      "title": "Biostatistics for Health Sciences I",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Helps students to develop skills necessary for applying statistical principles and practices in health research. This is achieved through in-depth review of existing research articles and hands-on statistical programming exercises.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-223a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 223B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "223B",
      "title": "Biostatistics for Health Sciences II",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 223A with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduces advanced methods of statistical analysis and research design used in health research. These include linear, logistic, Poisson regression, and a brief introduction to regression models for correlated data.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 224",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "224",
      "title": "Research Designs in Nursing Science",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research designs, methods, and analyses in nursing science. Evaluation of measurement and population issues, data management, ethics, analytical approaches, mixed methods work, and translational potential in the context of research.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Nursing Science majors only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-224"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 225B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "225B",
      "title": "Advanced Pharmacology II",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 225A with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Principles of pharmacology that serve as a foundation for the pharmacotherapeutic management of patients evaluated and treated by advanced practice nurses. Emphasis includes the application of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 226",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "226",
      "title": "Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Explores the history, roles, and uses of theory in nursing and health scholarship. Students examine, analyze, and utilize the components of theory, theory construction, concept analysis, and theory evaluation.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 227A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "227A",
      "title": "Grant Writing I",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 212 with a minimum grade of B- and NUR SCI 226 with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to the principles and methods of proposal writing used in preparing grant proposals. Provides content on the process for good proposal development, key elements and sections of proposal, necessary information to include in grant proposal and development of budget.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 227B",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "227B",
      "title": "Grant Writing II",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides a continuation of skill building in preparing a grant proposal, with emphasis on developing the educational training plan, budget and budget justification, the IRB and ethics component, and letters of support for a career-development grant.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 228",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "228",
      "title": "Human Behavior and Mental Health Care",
      "units": "7",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 209B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 217 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 221A with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 221B, NUR SCI 201",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on nursing management of individuals across the lifespan with alterations in mental health. Mental health promotion and crisis intervention, chemical dependency, acute and chronic care for psychiatric conditions, rehabilitation, and recovery are addressed.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 128"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-228"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 229",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "229",
      "title": "Pain: Symptoms, Science, and Treatment",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Covers theory, assessment, experience, and management of pain.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Ph.D. graduate standing is required"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 230",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "230",
      "title": "Advanced Health and Physical Assessment",
      "units": "3",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 230L",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Application of theoretical concepts related to comprehensive health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Analysis, synthesis, and application of comprehensive health assessment data.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-230"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 230L",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "230L",
      "title": "Advanced Health and Physical Assessment Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 230",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Clinical laboratory course for the application of concepts related to comprehensive health assessment of patients across the lifespan.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-230l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 233",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "233",
      "title": "Appraisal and Translation of Evidence for Practice ",
      "units": "3",
      "prerequisite": "Consent of the instructor is required",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides advanced concepts on research methods and measurement strategies that are applicable to support the advanced practice nurse to access, evaluate, and utilize data from various sources including research, quality improvement initiatives, and information technology origins to achieve improvements.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 234",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "234",
      "title": "Health Politics and Policy",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Participants analyze, apply, and evaluate current health policy-related literature, engage in the process of health policy development within professional, regulatory, or administrative environments, and develop an evidence-based health policy proposal across the spectrum of health care systems.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 235",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "235",
      "title": "DNP Scholarly Project I: Conceptualization and Planning ",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop an evidence-based project plan and proposal. Structured didactic content and application of the Student's DNP Scholarly Project. First of four DNP Scholarly Project courses.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 236",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "236",
      "title": "Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity ",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "The four components of the Clinical Prevention and Population Health Framework: evidence-based practice, clinical preventive service and health promotion, health systems and policy, and population health and community aspects of practice with emphasis on ethical care delivery.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 237",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "237",
      "title": "DNP Intersession",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides DNP students an opportunity to present and receive faculty and peer feedback on their DNP project plan. Recommendations related to practical data collection and information gathering approaches and data analysis are also emphasized.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 238",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "238",
      "title": "Foundations of Health Systems and Health Economics",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Foundational understanding of how healthcare is financed in the U.S. Explores economic theories and policies, various types of healthcare organizations, and healthcare delivery systems. Healthcare finance is discussed at national and practice levels.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 239",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "239",
      "title": "The Science of Change, Quality Improvement, and Program Evaluation",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intro to science of quality improvement and program evaluation. Focus on info system technology and its application in quality improvement. Focus placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse leader in developing and leading clinical quality and safety initiatives.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 240",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "240",
      "title": "DNP Scholarly Project II: Proposal",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Developing a full proposal that reflects synthesis of the student's knowledge from prior coursework and work in an area of interest or expertise under the direction of a faculty mentor. Second of four DNP Scholarly Project course sequence.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-240"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 241",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "241",
      "title": "DNP Scholarly Project III: Implementation and Evaluation",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Continued development of knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement the chosen DNP proposal. Students receive direction from a faculty mentor and peer feedback as they become engaged in the microsystem where they are implementing their DNP Scholarly Project.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 242",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "242",
      "title": "DNP Scholarly Project IV: Implications ",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Selection and implementation of evidence-based interventions supported through informatics and technological advances and measurement of outcomes in a selected practicum site as applicable. Includes reflection and mapping of the DNP Scholarly Project with DNP Essentials as published.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 243",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "243",
      "title": "DNP Epilogue",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "DNP students develop DNP competency through the presentation of their project and development of a professional manuscript. Individual direction from the DNP Project Team and peer feedback are provided throughout the course.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 244",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "244",
      "title": "A Systems Approach to Health and Well-Being",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on using a systems approach to promote individual and population wellness. The key topics include complex/dynamic system, analytic tools to measure dynamic/ interrelated processes, critical analysis of literature that utilizes the systems approach to promote holistic well-being.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 245",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "245",
      "title": "Primary Care Adult/Gerontology Acute Common Conditions ",
      "units": "3",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 210 with a minimum grade of B and NUR SCI 230 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Assessment and management of acute or episodic problems affecting patients and families across the lifespan. Diagnostics, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics are integrated. Concepts of quality health care, resource management, and shared-decision making are emphasized.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 246",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "246",
      "title": "Qualitative Research Designs in Nursing Science",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Seminar in qualitative research philosophies, methods, and analysis in nursing science clinical research. Consideration of population access and sampling, ethics, data management, analytical approaches, and translational potential.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 247",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "247",
      "title": "Quantitative Research Designs in Nursing Science",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 212 with a minimum grade of B-",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Seminar in experimental and survey research designs, methods, and analysis in nursing science clinical research. Consideration of measurement issues, mixed methods models, population access and sampling, data management, analytical approaches, and translational potential.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 248",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "248",
      "title": "Curricular Design for the Health Professions",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduces students to the theoretical foundations, essential components, and accreditation standards for curriculum development at the program level. Outcome competencies are addressed as they apply to the development and evaluation of an educational program to meet society’s diverse healthcare needs.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 249",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "249",
      "title": "Transformational Leadership in Education for the Health Professions",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students are introduced to the role of the nurse educator as change agent, leader, and scholar and are provided experience in planning learner-centered learning activities that are engaging and effective in achieving desired student performance.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-249"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 250",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "250",
      "title": "Primary Care Women's Health",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 210 with a minimum grade of B and NUR SCI 230 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Primary health care needs of women including adolescent, adult, and aging adults. Emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, prevention, management, and education of common gynecologic and family planning health care needs.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 251",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "251",
      "title": "Nursing Informatics ",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides an overview of nursing informatics topics for practice.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 252",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "252",
      "title": "Applied Data Science for Clinical Research",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides hands-on training in applied data science for clinical research.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 255",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "255",
      "title": "Primary Care Obstetrics",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 210 with a minimum grade of B NUR SCI 230 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Assessment and management of women during pregnancy. Diagnostics, pharmacology, pathophysiology and therapeutics are integrated. Includes assessment, differential diagnosis, management, patient/family education, and counseling related to normal pregnancy care.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 260A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "260A",
      "title": "Primary Care Adult/Gerontology Chronic Conditions ",
      "units": "3",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 245 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Assessment and management of acute or episodic problems affecting adult and geriatric patients and their families. Diagnostics, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic are integrated.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 261",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "261",
      "title": "Advanced Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Design",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "Enrollment in a UCI Ph.D. program and at least one introduction qualitative course",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Discussion and application course on design and implementation of qualitative, mixed methods research. Emphasis on data analysis and management skills, interpretation of findings, reflexivity and ethical considerations in field work, and the development of publishable products for dissemination.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 270",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "270",
      "title": "Primary Care Pediatrics",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 210 with a minimum grade of B and NUR SCI 230 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Assessment and management of acute or episodic problems affecting pediatric patients and their families. Diagnostics, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics are integrated.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-270"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 271",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "271",
      "title": "Community-Based Health Care ",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 215 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 274 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 276 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 275, NUR SCI 284",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Epidemiology, primary health care promotion, and disease prevention applied to nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Includes sociocultural, political, economic, and environmental influences. Concepts and methods of assessing populations and communities incorporated in concurrent practicum.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 171"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 272",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "272",
      "title": "Pediatrics: Care of Children and Families",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 201 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 221B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 228 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 200, NUR SCI 273",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides didactic and clinical experiences in nursing management of infants, children, and adolescents with acute, chronic, and emergency illnesses with an emphasis on social, cultural, and developmental influences.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 172"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-272"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 273",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "273",
      "title": "Maternity and Women’s Health Care",
      "units": "7",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 201 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 221B with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 228 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 200, NUR SCI 272",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides didactic and clinical experiences in nursing management of women’s wellness across the lifespan, the childbirth process, and newborn care. Incorporates concepts of family-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, patient safety, quality improvement and informatics, utilizing an evidence-based practice approach.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 173"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 274",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "274",
      "title": "Critical and Specialty Health Care",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 200 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 272 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 273 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 215, NUR SCI 276",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the delivery of patient-centered care and collaborative management of individuals with actual or potential life-threatening alterations in health status. Practicum in critical care units emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, informatics, evidence-based practice, safety, and quality improvement in safe care delivery.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 174"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 275",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "275",
      "title": "Clinical Preceptorship",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 215 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 274 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 276 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 271, NUR SCI 284",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Hybrid clinical course facilitated by nursing faculty and clinicians focusing on in-depth clinical nursing practice and preparation for transition to independent practice. Topics covering NCLEX preparation, BRN application, and professional transition activities are discussed.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 175"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 276",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "276",
      "title": "Leadership and Management in Health Care",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 200 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 272 with a minimum grade of C and NUR SCI 273 with a minimum grade of C",
      "corequisite": "NUR SCI 215, NUR SCI 274",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on the role of the professional nurse as leader and manager of a health team. Principles, concepts, and theories related to organizations, management, leadership, change, decision-making, and group process are applied to the delivery of health care.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only",
        "Concurrent: NUR SCI 176"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 277",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "277",
      "title": "Implementation Science",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on dissemination and implementation (D&I) science. Emphasizes the types of questions D&I research seeks to answer, commonly used models and frameworks, methods employed, and outcomes examined.",
      "notes": [
        "Same as PSY 277"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 279A",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "279A",
      "title": "Frameworks for the Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Role: Nurse Practitioner ",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Orientation to the scope and standards of advanced practice registered nursing pertinent to the APRN role. Principles of jurisprudence, ethics, and advocacy will be introduced along with conceptual frameworks for advanced nursing practice.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 282",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "282",
      "title": "Compassionate Care with Underserved Populations",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Addresses theory/research on health risk factors (e.g., psychiatric illness, sociocultural and economic characteristics) that impact patient health and well-being across the lifespan. Emphasis is on cultural awareness, lifestyle modification, community resources, and communication/coping strategies to promote well-being.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-282"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 283",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "283",
      "title": "Primary Care Procedures",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 245 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduces the theoretical basis for common procedures performed in primary care clinical practice. Focus includes EKG interpretation, x-ray interpretation, minor surgery, and orthopaedic procedures.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 284",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "284",
      "title": "Scholarly Concentration",
      "units": "3",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 200 with a minimum grade of C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on analysis and use of research to provide the evidence-base nursing practice in an area of interest. Students critique, synthesize, and analyze a body of clinical and behavioral research evidence.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: Community and Population Health majors only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 285",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "285",
      "title": "DNP APRN Practicum I",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 210 with a minimum grade of B and NUR SCI 230 with a minimum grade of B and (NUR SCI 230L with a minimum grade of B or NUR SCI 231L with a minimum grade of B)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Clinical application of theory and research related to the advanced assessment and health promotion of patients across the lifespan.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 287",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "287",
      "title": "DNP APRN Practicum III",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 286 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Clinical application of theory and research through clinical experiences in selected primary care settings designed to provide students with competencies in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and education/counseling in selected populations.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 288",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "288",
      "title": "DNP APRN Practicum IV",
      "units": "7",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 287 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Continued clinical application of theory and research through clinical experiences in selected primary care settings designed to provide students with competencies in the assessment, diagnosis, management, and education/counseling in selected populations.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-288"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 289",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "289",
      "title": "DNP APRN Practicum V",
      "units": "8",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 288 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Culminating clinical experience serves as a transition from the student role to that of the advanced practice nurse.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 290",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "290",
      "title": "DNP APRN Practicum VI ",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 289 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Through continued clinical experience, students demonstrate increased responsibility and accountability for performance as an advanced practice nurse and clinical scholar, synthesizing knowledge of pathophysiology and disease management, evidence-based guidelines, anticipatory guidance, models of provider-patient communication, and provision of educational resources.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 291",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "291",
      "title": "DNP Practicum I",
      "units": "4-9",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based, DNP project in an area of advanced practice in partnership with a selected agency or organization that solves a practice problem or improves population health, educational, or performance outcomes.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-291"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 292",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "292",
      "title": "DNP Practicum II",
      "units": "5-11",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 291 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based, DNP project in an area of advanced practice in partnership with a selected agency or organization that solves a practice problem or improves population health, educational, or performance outcomes.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 293",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "293",
      "title": "DNP Practicum III",
      "units": "4-9",
      "prerequisite": "NUR SCI 292 with a minimum grade of B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based, DNP project in an area of advanced practice in partnership with a selected agency or organization that solves a practice problem or improves population health, educational, or performance outcomes.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Restrictions: Consent of instructor required to enroll"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 296",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "296",
      "title": "Doctoral Dissertation Reading and Writing",
      "units": "4-12",
      "prerequisite": "Advancement to candidacy",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Dissertation research with Nursing Sciences faculty.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 26,
          "open": 26,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-296"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 298",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "298",
      "title": "Directed Studies in Nursing Science",
      "units": "1-12",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Directed study with Nursing Science faculty.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 32,
          "open": 32,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-298"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 299",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "299",
      "title": "Independent Study in Nursing Science",
      "units": "1-12",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Independent research with Nursing Science faculty.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 32,
          "open": 32,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/nur-sci/#nur-sci-299"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NUR SCI 399",
      "subject": "NUR SCI",
      "number": "399",
      "title": "University Teaching",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Limited to Teaching Assistants.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only",
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}