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Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Program

Become a professional Nurse Practitioner

Stratford University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program creates an environment where competency-based learning can flourish. It helps prepares graduates for learning nursing practice, leadership roles, and graduate study. Registered nurses educated at the BSN level utilize theory and evidence-based practice to provide safe, quality, and patient-centered care. Nurses care for patients by using clinical judgment, critical thinking, and knowledge of best practices. If you want to learn to be a nurse and you're interested in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, request more information.

Nursing practice is both a caring art and a human science that is developed using nursing knowledge, theory, and research within a holistic, caring framework. Nursing education introduces the science and theory of nursing and assists the student develop an understanding of the distinct perspective of the nursing discipline. Liberal arts education provides the foundation for both nursing scholarship and an understanding of cultural diversity.

The Baccalaureate program at Stratford University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530,Washingotn DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.

Nursing Degree Program Requirements and Online Options

Students can complete the program and learn to be a nurse through classroom instruction at our locations in Virginia, or a combination of both online and classroom instruction.

Credits Required Number of Classes
Core Component 99 22
Electives 27 6
Arts and Sciences 54 12
Total Required for Graduation 180 40

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National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX)

  • Overall pass rate for 2012: 85.7%
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Progression Plan
QTR Number Course Name Credits
1....... MATXXX ... Mathematics Elective (200 level)...................... 4.5
1....... ENG111...... English Composition......................................... 4.5
1....... PSY110...... Social Psychology............................................. 4.5
2....... PSY320 ..... Growth and development.................................. 4.5
2....... ENGXXX..... English Elective................................................ 4.5
2....... SCIXXX...... Science Elective (200 level or higher).............. 4.5
3....... MED110..... Anatomy and Physiology I................................. 4.5*
3....... MED120.... Medical Terminology........................................ 4.5
3....... HUM110.... Principles of Ethics........................................... 4.5
4....... MED210.... Anatomy and Physiology II................................ 4.5*
4....... HUM410.... Understanding World Cultures.......................... 4.5
4....... XXXXXX..... Elective (Pools 1 or 2)...................................... 4.5
4....... SCI250....... Microbiology.................................................... 4.5*
5....... NSG100...... Introduction to Nursing as a Profession........... 4.5
5....... NSG210...... Pathophysiology................................................ 4.5
5....... XXXXXX..... Open Arts & Science Elective
(300 level or higher)........................................ 4.5
6....... NSG120...... Foundations of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice. 4.5
6....... NSG110...... Introduction to Nursing Practice...................... 4.5
6....... XXXXXX..... Elective (Pools 1 or 2)...................................... 4.5
7....... NSG220...... Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities I.... 4.5
7....... NSG460..... Nutrition and dietetics...................................... 4.5
7....... NSG240..... Adult Health Nursing I...................................... 4.5‡
8....... MAT310..... Statistics........................................................... 4.5
8....... NSG225...... Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities II... 4.5
8....... NSG245...... Adult Health Nursing II..................................... 4.5‡
9....... NSG250...... Nursing Care of the Child Bearing Family ........ 4.5‡
9....... NSG260..... Nursing Care of Children.................................. 4.5‡
9....... XXXXXX..... Open Arts & Science Elective
(300 level or higher) ...................................... 4.5
10..... NSG330...... Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning.. 4.5*
10..... NSG350...... Mental Health Nursing I.................................... 4.5‡
10..... XXXXXX .... Elective (Pools 1 or 2)...................................... 4.5
11..... NSG360..... Nursing Care of Older Adults .......................... 4.5‡
11..... NSG420..... Nursing in the Community................................ 4.5‡
11..... XXXXXX..... Elective (Pools 1 or 2)...................................... 4.5
12..... XXXXXX..... Elective (Pools 1 or 2)...................................... 4.5
12..... NSG410...... Research Methods for the Health Professional. 4.5
12..... NSG430..... Complex Care Nursing ................................... 4.5‡
13..... NSG470...... Leadership, Management, and Contemporary Issues in Nursing.............................................. 4.5
13..... NSG480..... Capstone Project and Clinical Experience........ 4.5 ‡*
13..... XXXXXX..... Elective (Pool 2)............................................... 4.5
                                                                    Total Requirements 180
Code
Name
Credits
 

Elective Requirements

Students are required to complete 27 elective quarter credits. In conjunction with an academic advisor, students will choose from the list of department elective courses to fulfill the elective requirements. Other elective options may be available with the approval of the Program Dean or faculty advisor.

Code
Name
Credits
 

Elective Pool 1
Code
Name
Credits
 
Current Topics in Nursing I
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course addresses current topics in the field of nursing. Course topics vary based on student interest and evolving issues/priorities in practice. Check with the department for details. Prerequisite: NSG110.
NSG290
Current Topics in Nursing I
4.5
 
Current Topics in Nursing II
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course addresses current topics in the field of nursing. Course topics vary based on student interest and evolving issues/priorities in practice. Check with the department for details. Prerequisite: NSG110.
NSG291
Current Topics in Nursing II
4.5
 
Special Topics in Nursing
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course concentrates on special topics in nursing. Topics will vary according to student interest and may include, but are not limited to, current trends, technological advances, best practices, and practical applications within the nursing profession. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean/Program Director.
NSG490
Special Topics in Nursing
4.5
 
Special Topics in Nursing II
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course concentrates on special topics in nursing. Topics will vary according to student interest and may include, but are not limited to, current trends, technological advances, best practices, and practical applications within the nursing profession. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean or Program Director.
NSG491
Special Topics in Nursing II
4.5
 
Special Topics in Nursing III
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course concentrates on special topics in nursing. Topics will vary according to student interest and may include, but are not limited to, current trends, technological advances, best practices, and practical applications within the nursing profession. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean or Program Director.
NSG492
Special Topics in Nursing III
4.5
 

Elective Pool 2
Code
Name
Credits
 
Principles of Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents management theory and the functions of planning, organizing, directing, staffing and controlling. This course also focuses on the application of management principles to realistic work related situations. Prerequisite: None.
BUS135
Principles of Management
4.5
 
Human Resource Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This introductory course concentrates on human resource management issues confronting organizations. These issues include organizational practices and legal aspects of recruitment, selection, training, orientation, and performance appraisals. Labor relations are discussed. Prerequisite: BUS 100 or equivalent.
BUS210
Human Resource Management
4.5
 
Introduction to Financial Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is for non-business majors only. This course introduces the student to topics in financial management such as financial statement analysis, capital budgeting analysis, working capital (accounts receivable, inventory, and cash) management, capital structure and cost of capital, and interest rate determination methods. Some integration of international finance in these topics is also presented, because of its significant impact on financial management. This course also presents a general view of the financial system, including the financial market system, financial institutions, the firm’s objective in the business environment, and the history of financial management. Note: Not open to students with credit for Financial Management (BUS300). Prerequisite: None.
BUS310
Introduction to Financial Management
4.5
 
Project Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will allow students to manage a project within their major field of study. Students prepare a project plan that includes details of their project, deliverables, dates when they will be completed, and the associated learning that will be exhibited. Students implement their plan and record weekly status on their progress, issues, decisions, and learning. At the conclusion of the course, students complete their projects and summarize their results in a final report. Prerequisite: None.
BUS380
Project Management
4.5
 
Principles of Hemodialysis
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical aspects of hemodialysis, including the duties and responsibilities essential to the delivery of patient care in the chronic outpatient setting. The course covers the processes across membranes and review the regulation of fluidand electrolytes and acid/base balance in normal kidney functioning. Classification and causes of acute and chronic renal failure as well as diagnostic procedures and findings in renal disease will also be covered. Prerequisite: MED110 & MED120.
CHT110
Principles of Hemodialysis
4.5
 
Fundamentals of Information Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students learn the founding concepts of Information Technology (IT) and the systems needed to achieve the measureable benefits of introducing IT into and enterprise. The course will teach students to analyse systems and quality concepts and learn how information technology can be used to design, facilitate, and communicate organization goals and objectives. An overview of hardware and software with its relation to information technology is also presented. Prerequisite: None.
CIS103
Fundamentals of Information Systems
4.5
 
Computer Office Application
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn how to generate word, spreadsheet, database, and presentation documents using the Microsoft Office Professional suite and other contemporary office utility products. Topics include: editing methods, document merging, templates, document preparation, file naming and storage conventions, backup methods, macros, desktop publishing, object linking and embedding (OLE), and Visual Basic application extensions. Prerequisite: None.
CIS110
Computer Office Application
4.5
 
Introduction to Healthcare Administratio
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the U.S health care structure. This course also teaches students practical and conceptual skills with the aim of helping students to understand corporate compliance, as well as consumerism effects on the health care organization. Prerequisite: None.
HCA401
Introduction to Healthcare Administratio
4.5
 
Epidemiology and Health Services Researc
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to provide professional growth and understanding of public health and management dynamics using the principles of epidemiology, research theories, and methods. Special focus will be on the health and social determinants that affect health status, access to essential health care, capacity building, and health service disparities. Prerequisite: HCA402.
HCA402
Epidemiology and Health Services Researc
4.5
 
Long-Term Health Care Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to examine the concepts and expanding role of long term care in the American health care services. It will also examine the continuum of long term care service including nursing care facilities, sub acute specialty units, long term acute care, adult day care, home health care, hospices and community based alternatives. Prerequisite: None.
HCA405
Long-Term Health Care Management
4.5
 
Health Policy and Reform
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on health care policy and reform in health care administration, nursing, allied health science professions and other health related areas. It covers concepts, tools, and techniques of health policy formulation, process, and implementation. It examines historical perspectives and strategies in planning, financing, and managing health care delivery organizations in the United States. Prerequisite: MED270.
HCA407
Health Policy and Reform
4.5
 
Minority and Health Disparity
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to examine the major health care disparities affecting minorities. The course will also explain the mission and role of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) and discuss what causes health disparities between ethnic and racial groups. Prerequisite: HCA401 and HCA402.
HCA409
Minority and Health Disparity
4.5
 
Health Care Ethical, Privacy & Legal Iss
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Introduces students to the fundamental tools necessary for considering ethical questions from a variety of perspectives. Students will be able to articulate the values and ethics that are the Foundation for all health and human services practice, recognize areas of conflict between professional values and the their own, and develop skills to analyze and respond to ethical problems faced in professional settings and Focuses on the synthesis of population-based health and public health concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health to families, aggregates and communities. Community assessment, risk identification, and application of community health nursing strategies are emphasized. Students are required to complete a case study which highlights best practices in community health nursing. Prerequisite: None.
HIM200
Health Care Ethical, Privacy & Legal Iss
4.5
 
Health Information Management Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the organization of healthcare delivery and the health information management profession. It emphasizes health record content, accrediting and regulatory standards, legal aspects of releasing health information, retention, storage and retrieval systems. Students explore the fundamental concepts of information technology applied to health care from the perspectives of providers, payers, consumers. Major topics include the electronic health record, health information systems, repositories and data bases, enterprise wide systems, laboratory, radiology (PACs) systems, voice recognition, physician order entry, telemedicine, and decision support systems.
HIM210
Health Information Management Systems
4.5
 
Patient Care Information Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides a thorough coverage of concepts, methodologies and techniques available to support patient care processes using information technology. It includes a review of factual and patient information systems, signal and pattern processing applications, decision support, simulation, education and training applications
HIM270
Patient Care Information Systems
4.5
 
Health Statistics and Research
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course examines various types of health statistics, as well as techniques and computerized software for data collection, presentation and retrieval. The course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of the research process. Students learn to selectively apply the steps of the research process and to critically analyze research studies. The course will include a discussion on epidemiological research and ethical issues in health care research.
HIM410
Health Statistics and Research
4.5
 
Performance Measurements in Health Care
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
The course will provide an overview of different models for performance measurement, indicator development strategies and a discussion of issues specific to several stakeholder groups. Students working in other healthcare or public sectors, such as education and social work, may also find the course useful.
HIM430
Performance Measurements in Health Care
4.5
 
Medical Office Billing, Coding, & Insur
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will train the student in the major medical insurances and claims forms processing. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans, as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices including patient fee determining, credit arrangements bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Additionally the process of purchasing equipment and supplies will be covered. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
MED130
Medical Office Billing, Coding, & Insur
4.5
 

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