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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to facilitate the transition of the student to entry level practitioner. An overview of trends and issues in nursing and health care delivery is presented. The course explores legal-ethical issues, management and leadership concepts, and issues related to employment in nursing. This course may require some basic computer skills and CE6. The instructor may demonstrate CE6 in class.
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2.00 Credits
The focus of the clinical experience is on the progression of the student from the educational setting and student role to functioning within the reality of the work place in a professional role. This Level 2 Clinical Preceptorship teams a student with a registered nurse mentor for an in-depth clinical experience. Students are provided an opportunity to synthesize and utilize knowledge gained during their educational experience while functioning in the role of provider of care. Opportunities are provided for students to participate as a manager of client care and to observe basic management functions. Students are required to complete this Level 2, ninety-six (96) hour Clinical Preceptorship during the final month in the Nursing Program. This course may require some basic computer skills and CE6.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on a holistic approach to health assessment of clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, health history, a review of body systems, and physical examination techniques. Assessment of risk factors and level of health functioning are analyzed and interpreted. Advanced practice health assessment skills are developed and refined through laboratory experiences. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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4.00 Credits
This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, nursing science, genetics, and growth and development. An in-depth integration of normal and altered physiological and pathologic mechanisms of body systems and life span development and dysfunction are examined. A variety of episodic and chronic health challenges from individual, family, and community perspectives will be explored. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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3.00 Credits
This course builds on the student’s knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics. Major categories of pharmacological agents and alternative, nutritional and complimentary therapies are explored. Application of pharmacologic concepts, drug interactions, legal responsibilities, and nursing considerations are examined. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an elective offering in the RN/BSN program. The course examines the ethnic and cultural influences on beliefs, values, and practices in relation to health, illness, and health-seeking behaviors. Application of the nursing process and strategies to provide culturally competent care to clients and communities with respect to cultural norms, diversity, and individual differences are addressed. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed for the returning RN and focuses on the issues and theories related to current professional nursing practice. The evolution of nursing as a profession and the role of the professional nurse are examined. An overview of selected nursing theorists and professional nursing practice in a dynamic health care delivery system are presented. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: Taken in the first 9 credit hours of the RN/BSN program. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the areas of professional liability as it relates to negligence, intentional torts, and client consent. The role of the nurse is explored as it relates to patient advocacy and risk management. The student is introduced to the principles underlying legal and ethical issues and methods of rational decision-making related to healthcare. Critical laws and issues related to current professional practice are explored as follows: the moral foundations of professional practice; the elements of ethical decision-making; and maintaining ethical practice climates in healthcare delivery systems. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on information technologies and systems that support decision making and nursing care in current nursing practice. Computer techniques, the World Wide Web, and lit servers as they relate to nursing practice and basic research are examined. Security and confidentiality as they relate to HIPPA, telehealth, and electronic health records (EHR) will be explored. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: Taken in the first 9 credit hours of the RN/BSN program. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an elective offering in the RN/BSN program. This course provides an introduction to the processes of health education, teaching, learning, and evaluation. The students will develop objectives and learning outcomes as well as explore various teaching and learning strategies and methodologies applicable to individuals and groups of learners in a variety of settings across the lifespan. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
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