The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are to utilize theory and evidence-based practice to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care; to teach care of patients by using clinical judgment, critical thinking, and knowledge of best practices; and to be eligible for licensure. The program creates an environment where competency-based learning can flourish. It helps prepare graduates for nursing practice and leadership roles. Nursing practice is both a caring art and a human science developed using nursing knowledge, theory, and research within a holistic, caring framework. Nursing education introduces the science and theory of nursing and assists students with developing an understanding of the distinct perspective of the nursing discipline.
THE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
• MANAGEMENT OF CARE
• BASIC CARE & COMFORT
• PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION
• SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
• PHARMACOLOGICAL & PARENTERAL THERAPIES
• HEALTH PROMOTION & MAINTENANCE
• REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL
CORE REQUIREMENTS
NSG00 | INTRODUCTION TO NURSING AS A PROFESSION | NSG330 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC REASONING |
NSG110 | INTRODUCTION TO NURSING PRACTICE | NSG350 | MENTAL HEALTH NURSING |
NSG120 | FOUNDATIONS OF EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE | NSG360 | NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS |
NSG210 | CASE STUDIES IN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | NSG410 | RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE |
NSG220 | PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES I | NSG420 | NURSING IN THE COMMUNITY |
NSG225 | PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES II | NSG430 | COMPLEX CARE NURSING |
NSG240 | ADULT HEALTH NURSING I | NSG460 | NUTRITION AND DIETETICS |
NSG315 | ADULT HEALTH NURSING II | NSG470 | LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN NURSING |
NSG320 | NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY | NSG480 | NURSING CAPSTONE PROJECT |
NSG325 | NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN | NSG492 | NCLEX PREPARATION |
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
MED110 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I |
MED210 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II |
MED120 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
CHOOSE 5 COURSES FROM ELECTIVE POOL 1 OR ELECTIVE POOL 2
ELECTIVE POOL ONE: | |||
NSG290 | CURRENT TOPICS IN NURSING I | NSG490 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING I |
NSG291 | CURRENT TOPICS IN NURSING II | NSG491 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING II |
NSG292 | CURRENT TOPICS IN NURSING III | NSG492 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING III |
NSG293 | CURRENT TOPICS IN NURSING IV | NSG493 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING IV |
NSG294 | CURRENT TOPICS IN NURSING V | NSG496 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING V |
ELECTIVE POOL TWO: | |||
SCI115 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY | ||
BUS | BUSINESS COURSES APPROVED BY THE ADVISOR | ||
CIS | COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM COURSES APPROVED BY THE ADVISOR | ||
HCA | HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION COURSES APPROVED BY THE ADVISOR | ||
HIM | HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COURSES APPROVED BY THE ADVISOR | ||
HSC | HEALTH SCIENCES COURSES APPROVED BY THE ADVISOR | ||
MED | MEDICAL COURSES APPROVED BY THE ADVISOR |
ARTS AND SCIENCES REQUIREMENTS
12 COURSES
SCI260 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY | PSY110 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY |
ENG111 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION | MAT211 | STATISTICS |
HUM110 | PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS | PSY220 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT |
HUM250 | CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCY | SCI250 | MICROBIOLOGY |
CHOOSE ONE: | |||
ENG211 | ORAL COMMUNICATIONS | ENG220 | ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND RESEARCH |
CHOOSE ONE: | |||
MAT111 | MODERN MATH WITH ALGEBRA | MAT211 | STATISTICS |
MAT210 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | MAT212 | PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS |
MAT220 | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | MAT275 | INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS |