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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course provides guided practice in the development and refinement of specific assessment knowledge, techniques and skills (interview, health history taking, physical examination, use of age related data instruments and technology). This course assists the student to recognize normal and deviated health patterns, and at-risk behaviors. This laboratory is designed to refine and expand health assessment knowledge and skills in the performance of comprehensive health assessment of individuals and families across the life span. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the junior year (Level 1). Required Co-requisite: NURS 301.
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2.00 Credits
This course facilitates the learner's development and refinement of critical thinking and decision-making skills through application of knowledge and understanding to a health care/clinical issue. Analysis and integration of all prior course work are applied to the development of a program of care delivery or a proposal to address a health care issue for individuals, families and groups who fall within a health disparity group in the District of Columbia. The components of this course include systematic inquiry, evidence-based practice, professional identity, initiative, and self direction. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course and its co-requisite are to be taken in the last semester of the Junior level/first level of the program. Prerequisites include all general college courses listed in the program of study (POS) for the RN-to-BSN and all Junior level courses in the RN-to BSN Program of Study. Co-requisite: NURS 306.
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2.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for the learner to demonstrate the application of critical thinking skills, systematic inquiry and integrated competencies pertaining to a specified area of health/health promotion identified in the theory component and reflective of a health/health care disparity in the District of Columbia. Emphasis is on increased initiative and self-direction in the selection of a clinical or health care area in efforts to increase expertise in a specified area or issue in practice related to health and/or health care disparities. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course and its co-requisite are to be taken in the last semester of the Junior level/first level of the program. Prerequisites include all general college courses listed in the program of study (POS) for the RN-to-BSN and all Junior level courses in the RN-to BSN Program of Study. Co-requisite: NURS 305.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the learner with an opportunity to analyze responses of the human body to altered states of health, environmental stressors, and the aging process. Genetic and cultural influences of disease are addressed. Pathophysiologic processes of selected diseases, reflective of the most common health disparities in the metropolitan area, are examined. Emphasis is given to interrelationships among the pathological, physiological, psychological, and pharmacological factors. Selected modes of diagnosis and treatment modalities are also examined. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the Junior year (Level 1).
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3.00 Credits
This multidisciplinary course is designed to introduce health science/health care students to the ethical issues commonly encountered in health care and in health care delivery systems. Important ethical issues in health care and health care delivery will be reviewed and analyzed. Students are introduced to basic concepts of moral judgment, ethical theories and principles, and critical thinking processes that are necessary for sensitivity and analysis of ethical issues in the professional practice. A multidisciplinary team approach to case analysis and problem resolution is one of several approaches used to promote critical thinking and application of decision making models. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the Junior year (Level 1).
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on current health care issues affecting the older adult. It is designed to examine essential foundations for practice of Gerontological nursing care and to build on the knowledge, skills, meanings, and values associated with practice with an elderly population. The course emphasizes applying the nursing process to older adults experiencing wellness and self-care alterations. Selective pharmacological, legal, and ethical concerns are discussed. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the Junior year (Level 1).
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to expand the learner's knowledge of the legal and policy systems and their influence on the health care delivery system and nursing practice. Legal issues related to nurse practice acts and nurse regulatory bodies, and the changing role and responsibilities of the nurse, are examined. Issues of funding methods, resource allocation, access to care, and disparities impacting the health care system are addressed from a policy perspective. Students will evaluate the effects of specified practice and health care laws and policies germane to practice, consumer health, the profession of nursing and identify factors they may influence in a proactive response to achieve quality patient outcomes. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the Junior year (Level 1).
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2.00 Credits
Description: Students will apply leadership and management knowledge, skills, and values to develop and/or enhance leadership behaviors in a specified health care organization or clinical area. The student will collaborate with a preceptor and faculty member to develop, implement, and evaluate a project that addresses an identified leadership or management issue/problem in the organization or clinical area. Recognition (of self and others) and application of effective leadership and management behaviors will be highlighted. Senior/Level II standing. Completion of all Junior Level Course and admission to the Senior Level Program of Study of the RN-to-BSN Program of Study. Co-requisite: NURS 449.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to expand the student's knowledge of organizational and leadership theories and strategies, and principles of management and change. Senior/ Level II standing. Completion of all Junior Level Course and admission to the Senior Level Program of Study of the RN-to-BSN Program of Study. Co-requisite: NURS 448.
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3.00 Credits
Enhances the knowledge and understanding of the research process and its relationship to evidence-based practice and quality patient care. Emphasis is placed on building competence in critical evaluation of published research and organizing a limited literature review in area of interest. Senior/Level II standing. Completion of all Junior Level Course and admission to the Senior Level Program of Study of the RN-to-BSN Program of Study.
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