NUR - Nursing

This course prepares the student with a practical approach for preparing dosages and solutions, including calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Students will learn dimensional analysis, metric, household and apothecary systems of measurement, equivalents, abbreviations, conversions, oral medications, parenteral medications, intravenous rates, and pediatric dosage calculations.  This is a calculations class, not a remedial or basic math course. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to calculate dosages and solutions for safe medication administration.

This course prepares the student with a practical approach for preparing dosages and solutions, including calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Students will learn dimensional analysis, metric, household and apothecary systems of measurement, equivalents, abbreviations, conversions, oral medications, parenteral medications, intravenous rates, and pediatric dosage calculations. This is a calculations class, not a remedial or basic math course. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to calculate dosages and solutions for safe medication administration.

This course prepares the student with a practical approach for preparing dosages and solutions, including calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Topics include: dimensional analysis, metric, household and apothecary systems of measurement, equivalents, abbreviations, conversions, oral meds, parenteral meds, intravenous rates, and pediatric dosage calculations. This is a calculations class, not a remedial or basic math course.

This course introduces and builds upon concepts necessary for sound judgment in the use of chemical agents. Students will learn principles of safe and accurate medication administration. The nursing process guidelines are incorporated to assist in the attainment of knowledge and skills related to medication therapy. Included in discussions are concepts underlying the medical uses of medications including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand principles of safe medication administration and use of chemical agents.

This course introduces and guilds upon concepts necessary for sound judgement in the use of chemical agents. Students will learn principles of safe and accurate medication administration. The nursing process guidelines are incorporated to assist in the attainment of knowledge and skills related to medication therapy. Included in discussions are concepts underlying the medical uses of medications including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand principles of safe medication administration and use of chemical agents.

This course introduces and builds upon concepts necessary for sound judgment in the use of chemical agents. Students will learn principles of safe and accurate medication administration. The nursing process guidelines are incorporated to assist in the attainment of knowledge and skills related to medication therapy. Included in discussions are concepts underlying the medical uses of medications including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand principles of safe medication administration and use of chemical agents.

This course introduces students to principles, theories, and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice. Theory, research and evidence based practice are introduced and legal and ethical issues are discussed. Basic nursing skills necessary to deliver patient centered care in a multicultural society are developed. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom and laboratory.

This course introduces students to nursing history, principles, theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice. Evidence based practice; legal and ethical issues in nursing are discussed. Basic nursing skills including principles of health promotion and maintenance are developed. Relevance of diversity and holistic nursing care are introduced. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom and laboratory setting. 

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on the nursing process. Students will have opportunities to explore clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and care planning. Students will have opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on the nursing process. Students will have opportunities to explore clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and care planning. The course also includes the nursing role in situations of bioterrorism and natural and man-made disasters.  Students will have opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences. 

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on health assessment and health promotion. It provides students with additional opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Students will have opportunities to explore various roles of the nurse and further explore clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and the nursing process. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on health data collection and health promotion.  It provides students with additional opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Students will have opportunities to explore various roles of the nurse and further explore clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and the nursing process.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course introduces students to nursing history, principles, theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice. Evidence based practice; legal and ethical issues in nursing are discussed. Basic nursing skills including principles of health promotion and maintenance are developed. Relevance of diversity and holistic nursing care are introduced. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom and laboratory setting. 

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on the nursing process. Students will have opportunities to explore clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and care planning. The course also includes the nursing role in situations of bioterrorism and natural and man-made disasters.  Students will have opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences. 

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes with a key emphasis on health data collection and health promotion. It provides students with additional opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Students will have opportunities to explore various roles of the nurse and further explore clinical reasoning, evidence based practice and the nursing process as it relates to the geriatric client. Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course allows students to apply foundational concepts and skills in caring for clients mental health alterations in care settings across the lifespan.  Students are introduced to the quality improvement process. Students will identify the functions of the interdisciplinary team and communicate and document healthcare information. Students will assist with the planning, provision and evaluation of care. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to safely care for a variety of clients with mental health.

This course focuses on identifying best practices in caring for clients with digestive disorders, urinary alterations and cancer. Students will practice using nursing informatics in organizing client information and care. Nutritional needs for these clients are addressed. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to safely care for a variety of clients with acute and chronic healthcare alterations.

This course focuses on the provision of client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare needs across the life span.  The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills in the delivery of care to clients with cardiovascular, hematopoietic and lymphatic disorders. Students will learn the skills of intravenous phlebotomy and electrocardiogram tracing. Sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to safely care for a variety of clients with acute, chronic and complex healthcare alterations

This course introduces the student to health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration as it relates to client-centered care. Students continue to build on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Application of the nursing process continues as well as theory and practice in documentation. Students are beginning to explore the quality improvement process in the classroom and clinical setting. Concepts of mental health across the lifespan are introduced. Opportunities for experience in caring for selected clients with mental health deviations are provided to coordinate with classroom instruction.

The focus of the course includes health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration. Students continue to build on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Opportunities for experience in caring for clients with perioperative needs, digestive and urinary alterations, and cancer are provided to coordinate with classroom instruction. The student will be given practice in identifying best practices from provided sources of current nursing evidence. In addition, the student will continue to identify how the interdisciplinary team functions for individual clients with serious healthcare deviations and how the practical nurse communicates information that may be utilized by the interdisciplinary team. Students will utilize nursing informatics to organize client care. Application of the nursing process continues as well as theory and practice in documentation. Nutritional needs for these clients are addressed.

This course introduces the student to the care of individuals from conception through the childbearing years. Care of the well child and common disorders related to the care of sick children are also included. Students continue to build on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Various nutritional needs of these clients are addressed. In the clinical setting, students will use informatics to manage and communicate client data. Students will also begin to identify specific hazards that may impact patient care and communicate them to the RN, who is a member of the interdisciplinary team.

This course introduces the students to the care of individuals and families from conception through the childbearing years. Care of the well child and common disorders related to the care of sick children are also included. Nutritional needs for these clients are addressed. Students will also begin to identify specific hazards that may impact client care and communicate them to the interdisciplinary team. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to safely care for families from conception through the childbearing years.

This course focuses on the provision of client-centered care to clients with hypertensive, reproductive, endocrine, and immune disorders. Sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to safely care for a variety of clients with acute, chronic, and complex healthcare alterations

This course focuses on the provision of client-centered care to clients with neurological, sensory, and respiratory disorders. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to safely care for a variety of clients with acute, chronic, and complex healthcare alterations

This course prepares the student with a practical approach for preparing dosages and solutions, including calculating intravenous flow rates and pediatric dosages. Topics include: dimensional analysis, metric, household and apothecary systems of measurement, equivalents, abbreviations, conversions, oral meds, parenteral meds, intravenous rates, and pediatric dosage calculations. This is a calculations class, not a remedial or basic math course.

This course provides a foundation in pathophysiology of nursing students. Students will learn about major signs and symptoms of a variety of diseases across body systems. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to use clinical reasoning skills to correlate signs and symptoms with disease processes.

This course focuses on continued development of the role of the practical nurse in the client-centered care setting. Emphasis is placed on decision making skills. Students will understand supervision responsibilities, ethical-legal aspects of practical nursing, employment opportunities and responsibilities, as well as preparation for the NCLEX-PN. Coordinating care for groups of clients continues and builds upon experience and knowledge gained in previous courses. allowing the student to more fully integrate the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply practical nursing responsibilities as legally defined to his/her clinical practice. 

This course introduces students to principles, theories and concepts used for providing and directing holistic care of individuals with mental health alterations. Students will learn the use of therapeutic communication to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and with participating in the interdisciplinary team. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply the nursing process with an emphasis on clinical reasoning to promote patient mental health.

The focus of this course is to provide client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic, and complex healthcare needs across the lifespan. The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the RN plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in the delivery of client care. Client selection will provide experience caring for individuals with cardiovascular, hematopoietic, and lymphatic disorders. Nutritional needs for these clients will be identified and addressed. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care. Students will be introduced to intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram tracing in this course.

The focus of this course is to provide client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic, and complex healthcare needs across the lifespan. The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in the delivery of client care to patients with hypertensive, reproductive, endocrine, and immune disorders. Many of the clients may be more critically ill than those previously encountered. Students will continue to be introduced to the skills of intravenous phlebotomy and electrocardiogram tracing. Nutritional needs for these clients will be identified and addressed. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.

The focus of this course is to provide client-centered care to clients with acute, chronic, and complex healthcare needs across the life span. The elements of evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the plan of care. Students are given the opportunity to gain cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in the delivery of client care to clients with neurological, sensory, and respiratory disorders. Many of the clients may be more critically ill than those previously encountered. Students will continue to be introduced to the skills of intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram tracing. Nurse-in-charge assignments will begin in this course and continue through the end of the program in NUR238. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage client care.

This course further develops decision making skills acquired in previous courses. Emphasis is placed upon continued professional development. The student will participate in a mock interview and be required to develop a resume. Legal aspects of practical nursing, employment opportunities and responsibilities, as well as preparation for the NCLEX-PN are included. In clinical, instructors and students explore the role of the practical nurse in the context of a nursing care delivery care system. Coordinating care for groups of clients continues and builds upon experience and knowledge gained in previous courses.

The focus of this orientation is to provide licensed practical nurses content necessary to promote success in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program.  Students will learn about role development, advanced dosage calculations and skills specific to the ADN prepared nurse.  Topics related to successful role transition will be addressed.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and demonstrate skills that promote success in the ADN program.

This course introduces students to the principles, theories and concepts of caring for the childbearing individual with family in a multicultural society. Students use clinical decision making to explore best practices that can enhance the patient’s plan of care. Available sources of informatics will be utilized in the care setting to organize and manage patient care. Students learn to apply teaching and learning concepts to the identified needs of the childbearing family with inclusion of cultural considerations

This course introduces the student to principles, theories and concepts of caring for children and their families in a multicultural society. Students will study the effects of acute and chronic illness on growth and development and family dynamics. A key focus on this course is on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Integrated throughout this course is an overview of the common standards of parent/child health goals. Elements of evidence based practice and available sources of informatics will be utilized in planning and implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care. Teaching and learning principles are discussed as they relate to patient-centered/family-centered care. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.

This course introduces the student to setting priorities, communicating, planning and providing care for medical-surgical patients with multiple physiological and psychosocial needs in diverse health care settings. Students will learn health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Opportunities to identify best practices from selected sources of current nursing evidence are provided. Students communicate with the interdisciplinary team to initiate plan of care and participate in quality improvement processes. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to utilize clinical decision making and the nursing process to provide care for adults, from early adulthood through geriatrics.

This course further expands upon the use of the nursing process in caring for adults, from early adulthood through geriatrics, with multiple physiological and psychosocial needs. Students will utilize clinical decision making and nursing evidence to prioritize, communication, plan and manage care for clinical decision making and nursing evidence to prioritize, communicate, plan and manage care for medical-surgical patients in diverse health care settings. Core principles of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration will be incorporated to reflect an individualized plan of care. Students will coordinate with members of the interdisciplinary team and identify quality improvement processes that enhance patient outcomes. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.

This course expands upon prior knowledge, nursing principles and health concepts to provide culturally sensitive patient-centered care for adults with multiple acute biopsychosocial needs. Clinical experiences increase in the level of complexity and acuity from previous nursing courses. Students explore human responses to emergencies, crisis and life changing events. Clinical decision making and the nursing process are implemented to manage and modify care for high-acuity patients and their families. Learning opportunities for this course include classroom and supervised clinical experiences.

This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry level nursing practice. Students have classroom, simulation and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance patient outcomes. Emphasis is placed on management of care, legal and ethical implications, leadership and delegation, and time management. Current trends related to career and professional development are provided to assist the student in obtaining employment and establishing a successful career path.

This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on scope of practice, professional practice, leadership and delegation, safety, and quality improvement. Current trends related to career and professional development are provided to assist the student in obtaining employment and establishing a successful career path. Preparation for the NCLEX-RN is included in this course.

This course prepares students for the NCLEX-RN through analysis of information taught during previous didactic, laboratory and clinical coursework through the use of lecture, simulation and computer laboratory exercises. This course will provide students with a systematic plan and structured study environment in preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. Requirements for examination candidacy, application for licensure, testing procedures, study and review techniques, and examination taking techniques will be addressed.

This course expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for NCLEX RN success and entry-level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on management of care, legal and ethical practices, the healthcare environment, and economic and political aspects of healthcare. Preparation for the NCLEX-RN is included in this course.

This course prepares students for the NCLEX-RN through analysis of information taught during previous coursework through the use of lecture, clinical, and computer laboratory exercises. This course will provide students with a systematic plan and structured study environment in preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. Requirements for examination candidacy, application for licensure, testing procedures, study and review techniques, and examination taking techniques will be addressed.

This one credit orientation course will provide the information and skills to new RN-BSN students in the areas of library, programmatic, writing, and APA skills needed to be successful in the program. Upon successful completion of this course, the RN-BSN student will be prepared for success in the BSN program.

This three credit course will provide information on a variety of concepts related to professional development. Upon successful completion of this course, the RN-BSN student will be prepared to apply knowledge related to the following topics: policy and politics, transcultural nursing, legal and ethical concepts and the value of life-long learning.

This course introduces students to principles, theories, and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice.  Students are introduced to nursing theory, nursing history and trends, research, and evidence-based practice.  Legal aspects of practice and ethical issues (such as client rights, privacy, and confidentiality) are discussed along with health teaching and counseling skills.  Health promotion and individual responses to health and illness in a multicultural society are developed.  The nursing process is introduced as it applies to promoting wellness and health maintenance.  Upon successful course completion, students will gain knowledge regarding fundamental principles, theories, and concepts that guide nursing practice. 

This course reinforces students to principles, theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice.  Basic nursing skills necessary to deliver patient centered care in a multicultural society are developed.  Skills related to infection control and activities of daily living are addressed.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom and laboratory.

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes.  Students have opportunities to develop more advanced nursing skills and the use of critical thinking and clinical judgment needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.  

This course further expands upon the principles, theories and fundamental nursing concepts introduced in previous nursing classes.  Students are provided additional opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills needed to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals in a multicultural society.  Skills related to elimination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, and laboratory diagnostics are addressed.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.  

This course introduces and builds upon concepts necessary for sound judgment in the use of chemical agents.  Students learn principles of safe and accurate medication administration.  Nursing process guidelines are incorporated to assist in the attainment of knowledge and skills related to medication therapy.  Included in discussions are concepts underlying the medical uses of medications including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics.  Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain knowledge regarding principles of safe medication administration and use of chemical agents.

This course provides a foundation in pathophysiology for Registered Nurses. Students will learn how the major signs and symptoms of a variety of diseases cross body systems. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to use clinical reasoning skills to correlate signs and symptoms with disease processes.

This course provides a foundation in physical assessment.  Students learn how to assess major signs and symptoms of a variety of diseases across body systems.  Upon successful course completion, students are able to use clinical reasoning skills to correlate physical exam findings with common disease processes.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom and laboratory.

This course provides a foundation in physical assessment skills for Registered Nurses. Students will learn how to assess major signs and symptoms of a variety of diseases across body systems. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to use clinical reasoning skills to correlate physical exam findings with common disease processes.

This course introduces students to principles, theories and concepts used for providing and directing holistic care of individuals with mental health alterations.  Legal aspects in mental health nursing practice are discussed along with methods to minimize risks.  Students practice the use of therapeutic communication to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships.  Students also practice interdisciplinary team functions including health teaching and develop counseling skills.  Upon successful course completion, students are able to apply the nursing process with an emphasis on clinical reasoning to promote patient mental health.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course is a foundation in selecting, reading, and critiquing nursing research. Students will apply the role the BSN graduate plays in nursing research and understand the ethical principles of research. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to locate, read, and critique nursing research reports.

This course introduces the student to setting priorities, communicating, planning and providing care for medical-surgical patients with multiple physiological and psychosocial needs in diverse healthcare settings.  Students learn health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.  Students engage in health teaching and counseling when caring for medical-surgical clients.  Opportunities to identify best practices from selected sources of current nursing evidence are provided.  Students communicate with the interdisciplinary team to initiate plan of care and participate in quality improvement processes.  Upon successful course completion, students are able to utilize clinical decision-making and the nursing process to provide care for adults, from early adulthood through geriatrics.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course continues to develop student abilities in setting priorities, communicating, planning and providing care for medical-surgical patients with multiple physiological and psychosocial needs in diverse health care settings.  Students continue implementing principles of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.  Students engage in health teaching and counseling when caring for medical-surgical clients.  Opportunities to identify best practices from selected sources of current nursing evidence are provided.  Students communicate with the interdisciplinary team to initiate plan of care and participate in quality improvement processes.  Upon successful course completion, students are able to utilize clinical decision-making and the nursing process to provide care for adults, from early adulthood through geriatrics.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course provides the theoretical foundation for the study of community health nursing.  The client is viewed as the individual, the family, and the community within a social framework, with the goal of optimizing functioning.  Historical, socioeconomic, environmental, political, and cultural indicators of the health of a community are explored.  Students discuss legal aspects of practice that govern the care of vulnerable populations.  Students engage in health teaching and counseling skills needed in various community health settings.  The application of the nursing process is applied to diverse client scenarios with an emphasis on growth and development, health promotion, and the provision of holistic care to the client and family.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course covers the essential principles of nursing research theory and methodology. Analysis of research methods to appraise research literature for application to practice is discussed. Emphasis is on developing critical skills in locating and critiquing nursing research focusing on evidence-based practice outcomes.

This course introduces students to the principles, theories, and concepts of caring for the childbearing individual with family in a multicultural society.  Students use clinical decision-making to explore best practices that can enhance the patient’s plan of care.  Available sources of informatics are utilized in the care setting to organize and manage patient care.  Students learn to apply health teaching and counseling concepts to the identified needs of the childbearing family with inclusion of cultural considerations.   Students engage in discussions related to legal aspects governing maternal/newborn nursing practice.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course introduces the student to principles, theories and concepts of caring for children and their families in a multicultural society.  Students study the effects of acute and chronic illness on growth and development and family dynamics.  A key focus of this course is on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Integrated throughout this course is an overview of the common standards of parent/child health goals. Elements of evidence-based practice and available sources of informatics will be utilized in planning and implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.  Students participate in discussions related to laws governing pediatric nursing practice as well as the legal aspects of practice.  Students engage in health teaching and counseling in various pediatric settings.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course provides contemporary leadership and management skills and theory to RN-BSN students. Students learn how to plan and implement change, manage conflict, use evidence-based decision-making, and maintain patient safety. Upon successful course completion, students will be prepared for an entry-level management position in nursing.

This four credit course will provide information on essential community health concepts and practices. Upon successful completion of this course, the RN-BSN student will be prepared to apply knowledge related to the following topics: health promotion and disease prevention, collaborative practice, crisis management and interventions that promote physically safe and healthy environments.

This course provides students with virtual nursing experiences related to community health. Upon successful course completion, students will complete 30 hours of virtual lab in the RN role in the community including the complete disaster preparedness training and conducting a community teaching presentation online.

This course provides RN-BSN students a 45-hour practicum experience implementing a self-designed learning contract in a clinical setting. Students design, implement and evaluate a clinical project that improves nursing practice under the supervision of an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate program outcomes in the clinical setting.

This course provides the theoretical foundation for the study of issues related to nursing care of older adults, focusing on the healthcare of well older adults and those with chronic health problems.  Health promotion and preventative care are examined, as well as the implications of chronic illness, palliative, and end-of-life care.  Students participate in discussions related to laws governing gerontological nursing practice as well as discuss the legal aspects of practice.  Students engage in health teaching and counseling in various geriatric settings.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course expands upon prior knowledge, nursing principles and health concepts to provide culturally sensitive patient-centered care for adults with multiple acute biopsychosocial needs. Clinical experiences increase in the level of complexity and acuity from previous nursing courses.   Students explore human responses to emergencies, bioterrorism, crisis and life changing events. Clinical decision making and the nursing process are implemented to manage and modify care for high-acuity patients and their families. The course reinforces legal aspects of practice along with health teaching and counseling skills that are needed when caring for patients in the acute care setting.  Learning opportunities are presented in the classroom, simulation, and in supervised clinical experiences.

This course links leadership and management theories to functions within nursing practice in a healthcare environment.  The role of the nurse leader is examined within the framework of historical, economic, social, political, and cultural factors.  An understanding of the legal aspects of practice, delegation and supervision, professional boundaries, political and organizational structures, financial management, healthcare environments, and healthcare workforce management are emphasized.

This course is part one of a two-part course that expands upon prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for entry level nursing practice.  Prioritization, delegation, and the ability to manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes is reinforced.  Emphasis is placed on scope of practice, state nurse practice acts, the culture of professional practice, communication, leadership and delegation, safety, legal aspects of practice, health teaching, counseling skills, and development of a strong sense of self-efficacy.

This course is part two of a two-part course that synthesizes prior knowledge gained from previous coursework to prepare students for entry level nursing practice. Students have classroom and focused precepted clinical experiences to increase their ability to prioritize, delegate and manage groups of individuals to enhance client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the legal aspects of practice, health teaching, counseling skills, quality improvement, evidence based practice, and identification and implementation of staff development opportunity.  Current trends related to career and professional development are provided to assist the student in obtaining employment and establishing a successful career path.  

This course prepares students for the NCLEX-RN through analysis of information taught during previous didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical coursework through the use of lecture and computer laboratory exercises.  Selected topics are reviewed, including those associated with nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, and leadership.  This course provides students with a systematic plan and structured study environment in preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination.  Requirements for examination candidacy, application for licensure, testing procedures, study and review techniques, and examination taking techniques are addressed.

In this course, students work collaboratively with faculty to develop a portfolio of evidence and reflect on the knowledge they have acquired in the BSN program. Assignments compiled over the course of the program will be organized and submitted as a comprehensive portfolio along with a career plan and statements of how the program objectives were met. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate mastery of the BSN program outcomes via the submitted portfolio and oral presentations conducted on the last day of class.