For Didactic and Experiential Learning Abbreviations and Definitions, refer to the Learning Modalities Definitions section of the Catalog.
For Requisites, Prerequisites, and Corequisites, Definitions, refer to the Course Requisites, Prerequisites and Corequisites section of the Catalog.
The MSNEd Program consists of fifteen (15) graduate-division nursing core courses delivered over five (5) academic semesters and eighty (80) academic weeks, for a total of forty (40) semester credits. There are 540 didactic and 180 integrative practicum contact hours total. The MSNEd Program does not have any experiential learning contact hours assigned. However, the Program requires the completion of educator- based learning project/practicum. The Curriculum Plan table presented below represents a sample curriculum plan for learners.
Remedial Course Descriptions
| ENG 90: Developmental English | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction); Self-Paced, Instructor-Guided |
| Semester Credits: | 0 |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course focuses on using English composition skills to work with and to compose college-level texts. Topics covered include: reading and comprehending texts from various genres; drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading texts; expanding learner vocabulary; identifying and applying rhetorical strategies; analyzing texts for main ideas and major and minor supporting details; using critical thinking skills when reading and writing; and working responsibly with others’ ideas using basic source documentation. |
| Note: | This course is not a required part of any academic program; is not college-level; is not Title IV eligible; is not part of any institutional or programmatic accreditation grant; and is offered as a means of preparation for college-level English courses, with pass/fail grading. |
| MAT 90: Pre-Algebra | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction); Self-Paced, Instructor-Guided |
| Semester Credits: | 0 |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | The focus of this course is to prepare the learners for algebra. Topics covered include performing operations with integers, fractions, and decimals; solving application problems involving integers, fractions, and decimals; performing basic algebra skills including identifying algebraic components, combining like terms, and using the distributive property; introduction to percentages. |
| Note: | This course is not a required part of any academic program; is not college-level; is not Title IV eligible; is not part of any institutional or programmatic accreditation grant; and is offered as a means of preparation for college-level algebra courses, with pass/fail grading. |
General Education Course Descriptions
| ENG 120: English Composition | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | The course helps learners develop quality writing skills by explaining and identifying the steps involved in the writing process. Six types of writing are examined: argumentative, compare/contrast, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and summary. Learners will write a minimum of 20 pages as a requirement for the course. The importance of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is highlighted, as emphasis is placed on editing and revising pieces of writing. Learners also learn proper research techniques, utilizing the American Psychological Association (APA) style. |
| HUM 110: Western Civilization I | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course introduces civilization from pre-history to the early modern era. Western Civilization refers to the civilization that began in the ancient Near East and then developed primarily in Europe, northern Africa and the westernmost edges of Asia. Learners will concentrate on several major themes: the rise and fall of the ancient and classical civilizations that were forerunners to the rise of the West, the cultural legacy of these civilizations, the changing role of religion in society and changes in religion itself, and the development of political institutions. Topics include ancient Greece, Rome, and Christian institutions of the Middle Ages and the emergence of national monarchies in western Europe. |
| MAT 100: College Algebra | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course provides knowledge of Intermediate Algebra and its applications. The course emphasizes algebraic techniques with polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radical expressions and equations, factoring, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, logarithmic and exponential functions, and solving systems of two or more linear equations. |
| MAT 220: Introduction to Statistics | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | MAT 100 or equivalent |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | In this course, learners will examine the properties behind the basic concepts of probability and statistics and focus on applications of statistical knowledge. Learners will learn how statistics and probability work together. The subject of statistics involves the study of methods for collecting, summarizing, and interpreting data. Learners will learn how to understand the basics of drawing statistical conclusions. This course will begin with descriptive statistics and the foundation of statistics, move on to probability and random distributions, the latter of which enables statisticians to work with several aspects of random events and their applications. Finally, learners will examine a number of ways to investigate the relationships between various characteristics of data. |
| PSY 201: Introduction to Psychology | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course is designed to give the learner a basic understanding of the psychology of human behavior. The learner will be given exposure to the concepts, terminology, principles, and theories that comprise an introductory course in psychology. Topics covered will synthesize the broad range of knowledge about psychology, emphasize research methodology, encourage critical thinking, and convey a multicultural approach that respects human diversity and individual differences. |
| SCI 221: Human Physiology with Intervention Skill-Based (ISB) Experiential Learning | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction, Virtual ISB Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 4 (3 Didactic, 1 ISB) |
| Contact Hours: | 75 (45 Didactic, 30 ISB) |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | SCI 220 (or equivalent): Human Anatomy with Intervention Skill-Based (ISB) Experiential Learning |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | In conjunction with SCI 220: Human Anatomy, this course examines major parts of the body and how they work independently as well as together. The course also explains principles related to nutrition, metabolism, body fluid balances, and aging. The course also presents how the body maintains homeostasis, the relationship of chemistry to human anatomy and physiology, and cell function and division. The course discusses several diseases and disorders as well as their causes, detection, and treatment. This course contains an intervention skill-based experiential learning component (1 credit hour), where learners will practice and apply principles they are learning in the didactic portion (3 semester credits) of the course. |
| SCI 220: Human Anatomy with Intervention Skill-Based (ISB) Experiential Learning | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction, Virtual ISB Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 4 (3 Didactic, 1 ISB) |
| Contact Hours: | 75 (45 Didactic, 30 ISB) |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | SCI 221 (or equivalent): Human Physiology with Intervention Skill-Based (ISB) Experiential Learning |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | In conjunction with SCI 221: Human Physiology, this course provides a comprehensive look at the human body’s anatomy and functions. Topics include organization of the body, characteristics of life, and anatomical terminology. The course examines skin, skeletal system, muscles, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, circulatory, reproductive, and nervous systems. The course also presents sensory organs and the endocrine system. This course contains an intervention skill-based experiential learning component (1 credit hour), where learners will practice and apply principles they are learning in the didactic portion (3 semester credits) of the course. |
| SCI 225: Pathophysiology | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course describes the general principles of disease then presents information dealing with specific disorders of body systems or individual organs. The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with basic understanding of pathophysiology as a change from normal physiological functioning of the various systems of the human body. The course is based on illness and disease within a systems framework across the lifespan. This course emphasizes select illnesses most often encountered by health professionals. The course focuses on critical thinking used to analyze the signs and symptoms based on the pathophysiology of these conditions. |
| SOC 220: Introduction to Sociology | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course provides a broad overview of sociology and how it applies to everyday life. This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality, cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion, learners should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies. |
Upper-Division General Education Course Descriptions
| ANT 300: Cultural Anthropology | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course provides a solid introduction for learners who are new to the branch of cultural anthropology. The course presents learners with all the basic information pertinent to the field. The topics discussed include relevant anthropological theories, ethnocentrism and culture, language and communication, economic and political systems, kinship and descent, marriage and family, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, religion and belief systems, the effects of colonialism and industrialization, and globalization. |
| COM 301: Oral Communication | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course in speech is designed to develop each learner’s ability to communicate effectively in his or her academic, business, and personal lives. The course covers an overview of various models of communication, alongside discussion of the benefits and elements of effective communication processes. The course will discuss both verbal and nonverbal communication, emphasizing development and presentation of a variety of speech types including informative, persuasive, and special occasion. |
| ENG 310: Technical Writing | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | ENG 120 or equivalent |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course focuses on the development of professional skills in the research, design, and communication of technical information. The course emphasizes audience analysis, clear and effective writing style, and the use of visual elements. These skills are honed through the creation, editing, and peer review of documents written in a variety of professional formats such as letters, emails, persuasive essays, and cover letters. |
| HUM 300: Introduction to Philosophy* *Please note, this course will only be available through Fall Semester 2022. In Spring Semester 2023, HUM 300 will be replaced by HUM 301. | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course is a critical introduction to the field of philosophical inquiry. After defining philosophy and identifying the major fields of philosophical study, the course examines the history of Western thought, from famous Greek philosophers up to the cutting-edge intellectuals of today. The course then delves into various thematic topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, free will and determinism, evil and the existence of God, personal identity, ethical values, and political philosophy. The course concludes with an analysis of different perspectives, including Eastern philosophies, postcolonial thought, and applied ethics. |
| HUM 301: Applied Ethics* *Please note, this course replaces HUM 300 and will be available beginning Spring Semester 2023. | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | After a brief introduction to philosophical texts, the Socratic method, and the structure of argumentation, learners will begin their journey to identify, interpret, and then construct solutions to normative ethical theories. Learners will study the fundamental ethical principles from the top three approaches of our time, Utilitarianism, Kantianism, and Virtue Theory. Learners will then apply the leading theories to their discipline, composing arguments for ethical and well-reasoned approaches to critical issues. Overall, this course seeks to build a foundation of philosophy and ethics that learners will incorporate into their chosen nursing field. |
General Electives Course Descriptions
| SCI 131: Introduction to Nutrition | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course will provide an understanding of basic nutrition science. Learners will become familiar with the principles of diet planning, government standards, and food labeling. They will also learn about the biological functions and food sources of each nutrient, energy balance, weight management, physical activity, the role of nutrition in chronic disease development, nutrition through the life cycle, and food safety issues. |
| SCI 251: Microbiology with Intervention Skill-Based (ISB) Experiential Learning | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction, Virtual ISB Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 4 (3 Didactic, 1 ISB) |
| Contact Hours: | 75 (45 Didactic, 30 ISB) |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course teaches microbiology as it applies to the health care field. The course will explore pathogenic microorganisms and their role in human disease, human immunology, symptoms and treatment of microbial infection, and preventative measures against microbial infection. This course contains an intervention skill-based experiential learning component (1 credit hour), where learners will be able to practice and apply principles they are learning in the didactic portion (3 semester credits) of the course. |
| ENG 320: Creative Writing | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (3 Didactic) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 (45 Didactic) |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | ENG 120 |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course introduces learners to the written formats of creative fiction and creative non-fiction, providing an overview of the creative writing process. Assignments will cover a wide variety of formats, including those of prose writing, poetry writing, and script writing. Through assigned readings, weekly writing prompts, and class critiques, learners will develop their sense of narrative structure, traditional plot structure, audience engagement, and standard manuscript style. The class will explore writing skills such as revision techniques, point-of-view, and theme as well as the importance of close reading for editing and analysis purposes. |
| PSY 300: Human Development | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (3 Didactic) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 (45 Didactic) |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: | Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: | PSY 201 or Equivalent |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | None |
| Description: | This course will give learners a broad overview of the field of human development. Covering the entire human lifespan, from conception to death, this course explores concepts, terminology, principles, and theories that comprise an introductory course in human development. The course will examine biological, cognitive, and emotional growth and development within each developmental stage. The course will also explore grief and bereavement and self-care for the caregiver. The course will explore and apply current research methods and cultural influences through the lifespan. |
Practical Nursing Core Course Descriptions
| PN 105: Foundations of Nursing-Fundamentals
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | SCI 220 and SCI 221 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating clinical decision-making. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the nursing process are key foundations to nursing practice. Application of knowledge and practice of skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PN 115: Pharmacology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SCI 221, and PN 105 or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | MAT 100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course is an overview of the basic principles of pharmacology, including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central topics include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PN 125: Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SC221, and PN 105 or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PN 115 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients. The course will discuss basic psychomotor nursing skills and introduce medical/surgical nursing for low-risk clients. This course also provides the learner with techniques for carrying out a physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural assessment to evaluate clients’ well-being. The course introduces learners to assessment devices and procedures to collect data. The course focuses on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and communication strategies throughout the lifespan. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PN 135: Concepts of Nursing in Care of Specialized Populations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SC221, and PN 105 or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PN 125 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course further develops learners’ ability to use the nursing process, critical thinking, therapeutic communication and basic nursing skills in caring for clients who demonstrate increasingly less predictable outcomes or a change in health status. Clinical experiences help learners enhance their development of clinical competency in caring for clients. The course will emphasize working collaboratively with other members of interdisciplinary health care teams. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PN 145: Concepts of Nursing IP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SC221, PN 105, and PN 125 or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Requisites: | SCI 225 or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing a client at various stages in life, focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting needs of clients in various settings. The course will explore concepts related to emotional problems pathological reactions to life stresses, and chronic pain. The course emphasizes the therapeutic relationships and the development of individualized plans of care. The course will also address communication skills, mental health assessment, various therapeutic forms of balance, and sensory perception. Direct focused client care experiential learning gives learners the opportunity to gain experience with many of these chronic conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PN 165: Concepts of Nursing IIP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | SCI 220, SC221, PN 105, and PN 125 or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Requisites: | SCI 225 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. The course emphasizes decision-making skills, independent functioning, and a family-centered approach. The course will introduce the learner to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate of Science in Nursing Core Course Descriptions
ASN 241: Concepts of Nursing I
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | LPN License or equivalent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description: | This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing a client at various stages in life. A major focus is in the application of the nursing process in meeting needs of clients in various settings. Concepts related to emotional problems, and pathological reactions to life stresses and chronic pain will be explored. An emphasis on the therapeutic relationships and the development of individualized plans of care will be presented. Communication skills, mental health assessment, and various therapeutic balance, and sensory perception will be addressed. Direct focused client care experiential learning is included to give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many of these chronic conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN 261: Concepts of Nursing II
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Requisites: | ASN 241 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. A family-centered approach is emphasized throughout the course. The learner will be introduced to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. Decision-making skills and independent functioning are emphasized. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN 311: Pharmacology II
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| Description: | This course builds upon the concepts introduced in ASN 210 encompassing the safe drug administration to clients across the health continuum. This course focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as a care provider providing culturally competent client-centered care as well as be a nurse who provides education, leadership skills, and acts as advocate in pharmacological treatment of clients with complex needs and selected diagnoses. Utilizing the nursing process as a guide, the learner is expected to integrate previous learning with current, expanded learning to analyze the therapeutic use of drugs and assist the patient in safely using them. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN 331: Concepts of Professionalism, Management, and Leadership
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description: | This course will explore professionalism, management and leadership concepts, issues, roles, and functions as applied to the role of the professional nurse in various health care settings. Development in the roles of problem solver, change agent and leader are emphasized. The course focuses on evidence-based leadership and management skills and competencies needed by professional nurses to work productively in inter-professional teams. Learners will analyze current best practices related to leadership roles, communication, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, and culturally competent client-centered care. Legal and ethical issues related to leadership and professionalism will be emphasized. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN 341: Concepts of Nursing III
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | ASN 241 or equivalent, and a minimum six (6) semester credits in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | ASN 311 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on providing advanced chronic care for clients at all stages in life and with several types of physiological and psychological processes going on. The course also explores end-of-life issues related to chronic illness. Learners will synthesize knowledge from earlier courses related to health promotion and prevention and move towards providing client-centered care for people suffering from complex chronic illnesses. Learners will explore the aging process and discuss end-of-life issues as well as explore co-morbidities while managing health outcomes for chronic care patients, along with psychological conditions. Direct focused client care experiential learning is included in the course to give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many of these more complex chronic conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN 361: Concepts of Nursing IV
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | ASN 261 or equivalent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | ASN 311 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute, complex medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the Acute Care I course (ASN 261). The course greatly emphasizes acute care related to several different pathophysiological processes and end-of-life issues. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. Decision-making skills and independent functioning are emphasized. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN 391: Entry into Professional Nursing Practice
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | ASN 331 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | ASN 361 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the role transition of professional nurse as provider of client-centered care, leader in the profession, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. Learners will engage in study of the history and theory of nursing and how society views the nursing profession. The evolution of professional nursing practice will be examined as well as the role of the professional nurse within the global health care delivery system. Learners will participate in a clinical integrative practicum in order to experience the full spectrum of responsibilities and roles of the professional nurse. Role expectations of the professional nurse will be discussed and evidence-based guidelines for professional nursing practice will be implemented. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Core Course Descriptions
| BSN 205: Foundations of Nursing Fundamentals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating clinical decision-making. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and the nursing process are key foundations to nursing practice. Application of knowledge and practice of skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health issues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 215: Pharmacology I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course is an overview of the basic principles of pharmacology, including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of the best practices for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central points of the course include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 225: Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math* and BSN 205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225, and BSN 215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients. The course will discuss basic psychomotor nursing skills and introduce learners to medical/surgical nursing for low-risk clients. This course also provides the learner with techniques for carrying out a physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural assessment to evaluate clients’ well-being. The course also introduces learners to assessment devices and procedures to collect data. The course focuses on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and communication strategies throughout the lifespan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 235: Nursing Communication and Informatics | |
| Delivery Modality: | Online (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: | 3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math* |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Requisites: | MAT 220 |
| Description: | In this course, learners will explore and gain advanced knowledge and skills in information management, patient care technology, and effective interpersonal communication modalities. Nursing informatics is a combination of cognitive science, computer science, information science, and nursing science. It includes the development, analysis, and evaluation of information systems, which are augmented by technology that helps to support, enhance, and manage client care. In this course, learners will examine information management tools used to monitor outcomes of care processes, client care technologies essential to ensuring high quality, safe patient care, and communication and collaboration skills necessary to providing optimal client-centered care. The course will emphasize key concepts related to information and computer literacy. |
| *BSN 246: Concepts of Nursing I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; BSN 205 and BSN 225, or equivalent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225, and BSN 215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing a client at various stages in life, focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting needs of clients in various settings. The course will explore concepts related to emotional problems, pathological reactions to life stresses, and chronic pain. The course will emphasize the therapeutic relationships and the development of individualized plans of care. The course will address communication skills, mental health assessment, various therapeutic balances, and sensory perception. Direct focused client care experiential learning will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many of these chronic conditions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *BSN 266: Concepts of Nursing in II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; BSN 205 BSN 225 and BSN 246, or equivalent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225 and BSN 215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. The course emphasizes decision-making skills, independent functioning, and a family-centered approach. The course will introduce the learner to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 305: Pharmacology for BMTC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; BSN 215 or equivalent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | Overview of the principles of advanced nursing pharmacology, including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central topics of the course include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 315: Pharmacology II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; BSN 215 or equivalent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course builds upon the concepts introduced in BSN 215 encompassing the safe drug administration to clients across the health continuum. This course focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as a care provider providing culturally competent client-centered care as well as education, leadership skills, and advocacy for clients with complex needs and selected diagnoses in pharmacological treatment. Using the nursing process as a guide, the learner integrates previous learning with current, expanded learning to analyze the therapeutic use of drugs and assist the patient in using them safely. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 325: Population-Based Chronic Illness and Health Promotion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour (This course includes a practice-based direct focused client care experiential learning project which requires 22.5 tracked clock hours to receive credit for the course) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; and BSN 246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | MAT 220, PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course introduces concepts of community health nursing using a population-focused nursing process. The course emphasizes health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management in selected community settings. The course focuses on theory-based nursing care of aggregates, communities, and vulnerable populations in a global, multicultural society. The course introduces learners to public health concepts as well as characteristics of community health nursing. The course also emphasizes community assessment process and the development of nursing strategies to assist multi-problem families, while considering health on a continuum and throughout the lifespan. In addition, the course will explore the nurse’s role on the community health team and an understanding of health care needs of different cultural groups. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 335: Concepts of Professionalism, Management, and Leadership
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course will explore professionalism, management and leadership concepts, issues, roles, and functions as applied to the role of the professional nurse in various health care settings. The course will emphasize development in the roles of problem solver, change agent and leader. The course focuses on evidence-based leadership, management skills, and competencies needed by professional nurses to work productively in inter-professional teams. Learners will analyze current best practices related to leadership roles, communication, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, and culturally competent client-centered care. The course will emphasize legal and ethical issues related to leadership and professionalism. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *BSN 346: Concepts of Nursing III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*; and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; and BSN 246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | BSN 305 or BSN 315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on providing advanced chronic care for clients at all stages in life and with several types of physiological and psychological processes. The course also explores end-of-life issues related to chronic illness. Learners will synthesize knowledge from earlier courses related to health promotion and prevention and move toward providing client-centered care for people suffering from complex chronic illnesses. Learners will explore the aging process and discuss end-of-life issues as well as explore co-morbidities while managing health outcomes for chronic care patients, along with psychological conditions. Direct focused client care experiential learning gives learners the opportunity to gain experience with many of these more complex chronic conditions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 355: Capstone Proposal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; and BSN 246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course is a preparatory proposal course for BSN 485: Capstone Leadership, which will be taken the last academic semester of the BSN Program. Learners will be completing a capstone project in the BSN Program during that final academic semester, but the ideas, proposal, and approval for this project will come to fruition in this Capstone Proposal course. Learners will learn about vision, creativity, and planning as it relates to leadership in nursing. They will propose a plan for a capstone project and explain how the plan will be carried out. This course will discuss some basic principles related to leadership and the future of nursing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *BSN 366: Concepts of Nursing IV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; BSN 266 and BSN 346 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | BSN 305 or BSN 315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute, complex medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the Acute Care I course (BSN 266). The course greatly emphasizes acute care related to several different pathophysiological processes and end-of-life issues. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. The course will emphasize decision-making skills and independent functioning. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 375: Advanced Issues in Cognition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; and BSN 266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description: | This course focuses on advanced principles and concepts related to cognition and psychiatric nursing, emphasizing the roles and functions of the nurse in meeting the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities who are experiencing issues in cognitive functioning. Learners will build upon concepts of cognition they learned in their associate degree programs, and advance their thinking skills to the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation levels. The course will emphasize the nurse’s ability to communicate, lead, apply the nursing process, and clinically judge situations related to cognition and psychiatric nursing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 395: Entry into Professional Nursing Practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | BSN 335 and BSN 366 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the role transition of professional nurse as provider of client-centered care, leader in the profession, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. Learners will engage in study of the history and theory of nursing and how society views the nursing profession. The course will examine the evolution of professional nursing practice as well as the role of the professional nurse within the global health care delivery system. Learners will participate in a clinical integrative practicum to experience the full spectrum of responsibilities and roles of the professional nurse. The course will discuss role expectations of the professional nurse and implement evidence-based guidelines for professional nursing practice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 425: Gerontological Nursing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | BSN 346 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description: | This course examines the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual aspects of aging within the context of the family and society. The course will examine advanced theoretical concepts of aging in light of the nursing process. The course will present theories and concepts related to gerontology and nursing principles within the framework of critical thinking and caring. The focus is on health promotion through providing safe, evidence-based practice interventions, emphasizing the well and the vulnerable older adult population. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 435: Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English*, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math*; and BSN 266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | ENG 310, MAT 220, and BSN 355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course provides an introduction to the research process in the practice of nursing. Research in nursing is important to promote, maintain, and restore health, and to ensure quality and safety in nursing practice. Learners will examine the research process as a basis for how scientific nursing knowledge is obtained. The steps in the research process are identified, discussed, and will be implemented in conjunction with the Capstone Proposal course (BSN 355). The course will explore the use of nursing research in the development of therapeutic nursing interventions. Learners will learn to apply critical thinking skills to the evaluation of published nursing research for application to practice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 445: Concepts of Nursing in the Complex Patient | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | BSN 366 (BSN 445 may be taken concurrently with the BSN 366 Audit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Requisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on pathophysiologic concepts and nursing management essential to critical care and emergency nursing in complex patient settings. The course will address ethical, moral, and legal issues as well as specific considerations for various procedures and specialty services encountered in the critical care environment. Learners will learn to apply the nursing process with complex patient situations and prioritize nursing care for clients with multiple complex needs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 465: Decision Making in Nursing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | BSN 366 (BSN 465 may be taken concurrently with the BSN 366 Audit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | The purpose of this course is to aid nurses in making decisions, using ethical, political, legal, cultural, spiritual, clinical, and other considerations as part of the decision-making process. The course will emphasize ethical decision-making in nursing practice. Nurses are required to make decisions in every aspect of practice, and need to have a foundation of knowledge, values, and ethics which will promote client-centered care in multiple nursing settings. An accurate understanding of policy and ethics in the decision-making process is vital for every practicing nurse. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSN 485: Capstone Leadership | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour (This course includes a practice-based direct focused client care experiential learning project which requires forty-five [45] tracked clock hours to receive credit for the course.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | BSN 355 and BSN 435 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course is a follow-up course to BSN 355: Capstone Proposal, which was taken the first or second academic semester of the BSN Program. In this course, learners will complete the capstone project they proposed in BSN 355. Learners will apply their learning about vision, creativity, and planning as it relates to leadership in nursing. They will complete a capstone project. The course will explore the future of nursing from a leadership perspective. The aim of this course is to help nurses explore the many facets of leadership and examine strategies that will help them develop skills needed to function as leaders. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: | Though not classified as “direct focused client care experiential learning” contact hours in the curriculum plan, the RN-to-BSN Program requires forty-five (45) tracked practice-based direct focused client care experiential learning project hours to earn the academic credit for BSN 485. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Nursing Course Descriptions Effective Spring Semester 2023
PN 106: Foundation of Nursing: Fundamentals
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN 106 | Blended | 5 | 22 | 11 | 4.5 | 45 | 45 | – | – | – | 127.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Requisites: SCI 220, SCI 221
Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating clinical decision-making of the nurse. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the nursing process are key foundations to nursing practice. Application of knowledge and practice of skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of simulated settings providing care to stable patients with common health issues.
PN 126: Concepts of Nursing-Health Promotion
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN 126 | Blended | 3.5 | 21.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 15 | 45 | – | – | – | 90 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: SCI 220, SCI 221, and PN 106 or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PN 115
Description: This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients. Basic psychomotor nursing skills and an introduction to medical/surgical nursing for low-risk clients is discussed. This course also provides the learner with techniques for carrying out a physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural assessment for the well-being of clients. Learners are introduced to assessment devices and procedures to collect data. The course focuses on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and communication strategies throughout the lifespan.
PN DFC.a Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN DFC.a | Blended | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 67.5 | – | – | 67.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: PN 126
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PN 115
Description: This DFC course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients during the holistic assessment of a well person. Learners will apply basic psychomotor nursing skills and participate in the medical/surgical nursing care for low-risk clients. Learners will use techniques introduced in the Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion course (PN 126) for carrying out a physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural assessment to evaluate clients’ well-being. Learners will use assessment devices and procedures to collect data while focusing on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and communication strategies throughout the lifespan.
PN 136: Concepts of Nursing in Care of Specialized Populations
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN 136 | Blended | 2.5 | 27.5 | – | 2.5 | – | 22.5 | – | – | – | 52.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: SCI 220, SCI 221, and PN 106 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PN 126
Description: This course further develops learners’ ability to use the nursing process, critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and basic nursing skills in caring for clients who demonstrate increasingly less predictable outcomes or a change in health status. Clinical experiences help learners enhance their development of clinical competency in caring for clients. The course will emphasize working collaboratively with other members of interdisciplinary health care teams.
PN DFC.b: Concepts of Nursing in Care of Specialized Populations Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN DFC.b | Blended | 0.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 22.5 | – | – | 22.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: PN 136
Corequisites: None
Requisites: None
Description: This course provides skill development to support knowledge acquisition of the Concepts of Nursing in Care of Specialized Populations course (PN 136) through concept application in clinical experiences. Learners strengthen their ability to use the nursing process, critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and basic nursing skills in caring for clients who demonstrate increasingly less predictable outcomes or a change in health status. Clinical experiences help learners enhance their development of clinical competency in caring for clients. The course will emphasize working collaboratively with other members of interdisciplinary health care teams.
PN 146: Concepts of Nursing I
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN 146 | Blended | 5 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | – | – | – | 120 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: SCI 220, SCI 221, PN 106, and PN 126 or equivalent, PN DFC.a, and PN DFC.b
Corequisites: None
Requisites: SCI 225 or equivalent
Description: This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing a client at various stages in life, focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting needs of clients in various settings. The course will explore concepts related to emotional problems, pathological reactions to life stresses, and chronic pain. The course emphasizes therapeutic relationships and the development of individualized plans of care. The course will also address communication skills, mental health assessment, various therapeutic forms of balance, and sensory perception. Direct focused client care experiential learning gives learners the opportunity to gain experience with many of these chronic conditions.
PN DFC.c: Concepts of Nursing I Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN DFC.c | Blended | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: PN DFC.a and PN DFC.b
Corequisites: PN 146
Requisites: SCI 225 or equivalent
Description: Learners will provide care to clients in various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the clients. This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being while caring for clients in various settings. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many chronic conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing I course (PN 146).
PN 166: Concepts of Nursing II
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN 166 | Blended | 5.5 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | – | – | – | 120 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: SCI 220, SCI 221, PN 106, and PN 126 or equivalent, PN DFC.a and PN DFC.b
Corequisites: None
Requisites: SCI 225 or equivalent
Description: This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. The course emphasizes decision-making skills, independent functioning, and a family-centered approach. The course will introduce the learner to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings.
PN DFC.d: Concepts of Nursing II Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| PN DFC.d | Blended | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: SCI 220, SCI 221, PN 106, and PN 126 or equivalent, PN DFC.a and PN DFC.b
Corequisites: PN 166
Requisites: SCI 225
Description: Learners will provide family-centered care to clients in various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the clients. This course focuses on the acute nature of certain states of being while caring for clients in various settings. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many acute conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing II course (PN 166).
Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate of Science in Nursing Core Course Descriptions
ASN 242: Concepts of Nursing I
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| Outside Preparation: | An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | LPN License or equivalent. Minimum of eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology and a minimum of three (3) semester credits of college-level mathematics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Requisites: | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description: | This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing a client at various stages in life. A major focus is on the application of the nursing process in meeting needs of clients in various settings. Concepts related to emotional problems and pathological reactions to life stresses and chronic pain will be explored. The course emphasizes therapeutic relationships and the development of individualized plans of care. Communication skills, mental health assessment, various therapeutic balance, and sensory perception will be addressed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASN DFC.a: Concepts of Nursing I Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN DFC.a | Blended | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: ASN 242
Requisites: None
Description: Learners will provide care to clients in various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the clients. This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being while caring for clients in various settings. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many chronic conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing I course (ASN 242).
SN 262: Concepts of Nursing II
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN 262 | Blended | 5 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | – | – | – | 120 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: LPN License or equivalent. Minimum of eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology and a minimum of three (3) semester credits of college-level mathematics.
Corequisites: None
Requisites: ASN 242, SCI 225 or equivalent, ASN DFC.a
Description: This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. A family-centered approach is emphasized throughout the course. The learner will be introduced to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings.
ASN DFC.b: Concepts of Nursing II Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN DFC.b | Blended | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: ASN 262
Requisites: None
Description: Learners will provide family-centered care to clients in various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the clients. This course focuses on the acute nature of certain states of being while caring for clients in various settings. Decision-making skills and independent functioning are emphasized. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many acute conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing II course (ASN 262).
ASN 342 Concepts of Nursing III
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN 342 | Blended | 5.5 | 44.5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 67.5 | – | – | – | 135 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: ASN 242, ASN 262 or equivalent, ASN DFC.a, ASN DFC.b, a minimum six (6) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and minimum of three (3) semester credits of college level mathematics.
Corequisites: ASN DFC.c
Requisites: ASN 311, SCI 225 or equivalent
Description: This course focuses on providing advanced chronic care for clients at all stages in life and with several types of physiological and psychological processes. The course also explores end-of-life issues related to chronic illness. Learners will synthesize knowledge from earlier courses related to health promotion and prevention and move toward providing client-centered care for people suffering from complex chronic illnesses. Learners will explore the aging process and discuss end-of-life issues as well as explore co-morbidities while managing health outcomes for chronic care patients, along with psychological conditions.
ASN DFC.c: Concepts of Nursing III Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN DFC.c | Blended | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 67.5 | – | – | 67.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: ASN 262 DFC, ASN DFC.a, ASN DFC.b
Corequisites: ASN 342
Requisites: ASN 311, SCI 225 or equivalent
Description: Learners will provide care to clients in various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the varied physiological and psychological needs of the clients. While utilizing knowledge from previous courses, learners will progress towards providing client-centered care. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many chronic conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing III course (ASN 342).
ASN 362 Concepts of Nursing IV
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN 362 | Blended | 5.5 | 53 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 45 | – | – | – | 120 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: ASN 262, ASN DFC.a, ASN DFC.b or equivalent, a minimum of eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and a minimum of three (3) semester credits of college-level mathematics.
Corequisites: ASN DFC.d
Requisites: ASN 311, SCI 225 or equivalent
Description: This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute, complex medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the Acute Care I course (ASN 262). The course greatly emphasizes acute care related to several different pathophysiological processes and end-of-life issues. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. Decision-making skills and independent functioning are emphasized.
ASN DFC.d: Concepts of Nursing IV Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN DFC.d | Blended | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | 22.5 | 67.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: ASN DFC.a, ASN DFC.b, ASN DFC.c
Corequisites: ASN 362
Requisites: None
Description: Learners will provide high quality, professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute and complex medical conditions. Learners will build upon knowledge gained in the Acute Care I course (ASN 262) and apply conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing IV course (ASN 362). The clinical experiences will provide the opportunity to participate in acute care related to several different pathophysiological processes and end-of-life issues in various acute care settings. This DFC course will emphasize decision-making skills and independent functioning while at the SOFE sites.
ASN 392: Entry into Professional Nursing Practice
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN 392 | Online | 2 | 30 | – | – | – | – | - | – | – | 30 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: ASN 311, ASN DFC.a, ASN DFC.b, and ASN DFC.c
Corequisites: ASN 392 IP
Requisites: ASN 362 and ASN DFC.d
Description: This course focuses on the role transition of professional nurse as provider of client-centered care, leader in the profession, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. Learners will engage in study of the history and theory of nursing and how society views the nursing profession. The evolution of professional nursing practice will be examined as well as the role of the professional nurse within the global healthcare delivery system. Role expectations of the professional nurse will be discussed and evidence-based guidelines for professional nursing practice will be implemented.
ASN 392 IP: Entry into Professional Nursing Practice Integrative Practicum
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| ASN 392 IP | Blended | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | - | 135 | 135 | |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: ASN 311, ASN DFC.a, ASN DFC.b, and ASN DFC.c
Corequisites: ASN 392
Requisites: ASN 362 and ASN DFC.d
Description: This integrative practicum will focus on the role transition of the professional nurse as a provider of client-centered care, leader in the profession, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. The course will allow learners to participate in a clinical integrative practicum to experience the full spectrum of responsibilities and roles of the professional nurse based on the learned concepts from the Entry into Professional Nursing Practice course (ASN 392).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Core Course Descriptions
BSN 206: Foundation of Nursing: Fundamentals
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 206 | Blended | 5 | 22 | 11 | 4.5 | 45 | 45 | – | – | – | 127.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, three (3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225
Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating the clinical decision-making of the nurse. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and the nursing process are key foundations of nursing practice. Application of knowledge and practice of skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of simulated settings providing care to stable patients with common health issues.
BSN 226: Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN226 | Blended | 3.5 | 21.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 15 | 45 | – | – | 90 | |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, three (3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225, and BSN 215
Description: This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients. The course will discuss basic psychomotor nursing skills and introduce learners to medical/surgical nursing for low-risk clients. This course also provides the learner with techniques for carrying out a physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural assessment to evaluate clients’ well-being. The course also introduces learners to assessment devices and procedures to collect data. The course focuses on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and communication strategies throughout the lifespan.
BSN DFC.a: Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion Direct Focused Care A
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN DFC.a | Online | .5 | – | – | – | – | – | 22.5 | – | – | 22.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: BSN 206
Corequisites: None
Requisites: None
Description: This DFC course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients during the holistic assessment of a well person. Learners will orient themselves to the DFC experience.
BSN DFC.b: Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion Direct Focused Care B
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN DFC.b | Online | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: BSN 226 and BSN DFC.a
Corequisites: None
Requisites: MAT 220, BSN 235, BSN 247, and BSN 315
Description: This DFC course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in promoting optimal health for individual clients during the holistic assessment of a well person. Learners will apply basic psychomotor nursing skills and participate in medical/surgical nursing care for low-risk clients. Learners will use techniques introduced in the Concepts of Nursing – Health Promotion course (BSN226) for carrying out a physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural assessment to evaluate clients’ well-being. Learners will use assessment devices and procedures to collect data while focusing on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and communication strategies throughout the lifespan.
BSN 247: Concepts of Nursing I
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 247 | Blended | 5 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | – | – | 120 | |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, three (3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math; BSN 206 and BSN 226, BSN DFC.a or equivalent
Corequisites: None
Requisites: MAT 220, BSN 235 and BSN 315
Description: This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being when nursing a client at various stages in life, focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of clients in various settings. The course will explore concepts related to emotional problems, pathological reactions to life stresses, and chronic pain. The course will emphasize therapeutic relationships and the development of individualized plans of care. The course will address communication skills, mental health assessment, various therapeutic balances, and sensory perception.
BSNDFC.c: Concepts of Nursing I Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN DFC.c | Blended | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: BSN 247 and BSN DFC.b
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225, and BSN 215
Description: Learners will provide care to clients at various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the clients. This course focuses on the chronic nature of certain states of being while caring for clients in various settings. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many chronic conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing I course (BSN 247).
BSN 267: Concepts of Nursing in Acute Illness II
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 267 | Blended | 5 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 45 | – | – | 120 | |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: BSN 206, BSN 226, BSN 247, and BSN DFC.b or equivalent; Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, three (3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math;
Corequisites: None
Requisites: PSY 201, SCI 131, SCI 225, and BSN 215
Description: This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute medical conditions. The students will build upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences and other prerequisite nursing courses. A family-centered approach is emphasized throughout the course. The student will be introduced to the nursing care of acute clients. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. Decision-making skills and independent functioning are emphasized.
BSN DFC.d: Concepts of Nursing II Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN DFC.d | Blended | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | – | 45 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: BSN 267 and BSN DFC.c
Corequisites: None
Requisites: BSN 305 or BSN 315
Description: Learners will provide family-centered care to clients at various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of the clients. This course focuses on the acute nature of certain states of being while caring for clients in various settings. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many acute conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing II course (BSN 267).
BSN 347: Concepts of Nursing III
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 347 | Blended | 5.5 | 44.5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 67.5 | – | – | - | 135 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: BSN 247, BSN 267, BSN DFC.c; minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English; and three (3) semester credits in college-level math.
Corequisites: None
Requisites: BSN 305 or BSN 315
Description: This course focuses on providing advanced chronic care for clients at all stages in life and with several types of physiological and psychological processes. The course also explores end-of-life issues related to chronic illness. Learners will synthesize knowledge from earlier courses related to health promotion and prevention and move toward providing client-centered care for people suffering from complex chronic illnesses. Learners will explore the aging process and discuss end-of-life issues as well as explore co-morbidities while managing health outcomes for chronic care patients, along with psychological conditions.
BSN DFC.e: Concepts of Nursing III Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN DFC.e | Blended | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 67.5 | – | – | 67.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: BSN 347 and BSN DFC.d
Corequisites: None
Requisites: BSN 305 or BSN 315
Description: Learners will provide care to clients in various stages in life while focusing on the application of the nursing process in meeting the varied physiological and psychological needs of the clients. While utilizing knowledge from previous courses, learners will progress towards providing client-centered care. This DFC course will give learners the opportunity to gain experience with many chronic conditions at the SOFE sites while applying conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing III course (BSN 347).
BSN 367: Concepts of Nursing IV
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | VCBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 367 | Blended | 5.5 | 53 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 45 | – | – | – | 120 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: BSN 267, BSN DFC.d and BSN 347; Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, three (3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in college-level math.
Corequisites: None
Requisites: BSN 305 or BSN 315
Description: This course emphasizes the provision of professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute, complex medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the Acute Care I course (BSN 267). The course greatly emphasizes acute care related to several different pathophysiological processes and end-of-life issues. The course includes application to specific concepts, principles, and theories in various acute care settings. The course will emphasize decision-making skills and independent functioning.
BSN DFC.f Concepts of Nursing IV Direct Focused Care
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN DFC.f | Blended | 1.5 | – | – | – | – | – | 45 | – | 22.5 | 67.5 |
Outside Preparation: An average of one hour (1) per direct focused client care (DFC) experience.
Prerequisites: BSN 367 and BSN DFC.e
Corequisites: None
Requisites: BSN 305 or BSN 315, BSN 396
Description: Learners will provide high-quality, professional nursing care for clients across the lifespan with acute and complex medical conditions. The learners will build upon knowledge gained in the Acute Care I course (BSN 267) and apply conceptual principles from the Concepts of Nursing IV course (BSN 367). The clinical experiences will provide an opportunity to participate in acute care related to several different pathophysiological processes and end-of-life issues in various acute care settings. This DFC course will emphasize decision-making skills and independent functioning while at the SOFE sites.
BSN 396: Entry into Professional Nursing Practice
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 396 | Online | 2 | 30 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 30 |
Outside Preparation: An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour
Prerequisites: BSN 335 and BSN 367
Corequisites: BSN 396 IP
Requisites: BSN DFC.f
Description: This course focuses on the role transition of the professional nurse as a provider of client-centered care, leader in the profession, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. Learners will engage in the study of the history and theory of nursing and how society views the nursing profession. The course will examine the evolution of professional nursing practice as well as the role of the professional nurse within the global healthcare delivery system. The course will discuss the role expectations of the professional nurse and implement evidence-based guidelines for professional nursing practice.
BSN 396 IP: Entry into Professional Nursing Practice Integrative Practicum
| Course Number | Delivery Modality | Semester Credits | Contact Hours | ||||||||
| Didactic Learning | Remote | Experiential Learning | Total | ||||||||
| CBT | ISBP | CBP | ISB | VCBC | DFC | IP | AFE | ||||
| BSN 396 IP | Blended | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 135 | – | 135 |
Outside Preparation: None
Prerequisites: BSN 335 and BSN 367
Corequisites: BSN 396 and BSN DFC.e
Requisites: None
Description: This integrative practicum will focus on the role transition of the professional nurse as a provider of client-centered care, leader in the profession, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. The course will allow learners to participate in a clinical integrative practicum to experience the full spectrum of responsibilities and roles of the professional nurse based on the learned concepts from the Entry into Professional Nursing Practice course (BSN 396).