Nursing (Pre-licensure B.S.N. in the College of Arts and Sciences)
Faculty
Stephanie Holaday, Program Director
Laverne Green, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Tarsha Jones, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Katie Mancusi, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Kacie Spencer, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Maryann Valcourt, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Daphne Waite, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Description
Designed for students just starting their studies in nursing, Trinity’s Pre-Licensure BSN Program combines the academic structure and clinical preparation necessary for a career in nursing. Students focus initially on liberal arts courses that provide a framework for their chosen major in nursing. The rigorous academic coursework in the nursing program then lays the foundation for a progressive mastery of the knowledge, skills, values, ethics, and abilities required of a professional nurse. Toward the end of the program, students will have ample opportunities to experience firsthand the rewards of nursing in numerous, closely supervised clinical settings. The culmination of the program is the successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, after which students are qualified to practice as licensed registered nurses.
Major Requirements
I. CAS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (17 credits)
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Critical reading (3 credits)
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
Strengthens the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will develop proficiency in the use of select electronic data bases, as well as techniques of professional writing.
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Written communication (3 credits or waive by assessment placement above
ENGL 107 College Composition
ENGL 107 College Composition
Develops skills necessary for effective writing of thesis-centered essays at the college level, including analytical, critical, and argumentative essays. Research and documentation techniques included. Students in the School of Professional Studies may not take this course pass/fail. Formerly ENG 107 College Composition.
3 credits
Prerequisites for College of Arts and Sciences: ENGL 105 with grade of ""C"" or better or placement test proficiency
Prerequisites for School of Professional Studies: ENGL 105 with a grade of C or better OR score of 9 or higher on Writing portion of Accuplacer test.
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area I Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
level)
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Oral communication (3 credits)
COM 110 Communication for Academic Success
COM 110 Communication for Academic Success
This course is designed to help students develop the skills that are necessary for effective interpersonal and small group communication. Students will learn to participate in varied communication contexts that involve both formal and more interactive formats. The course provides them with the opportunity to communicate more effectively with an audience in small group and public contexts.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Foundational Skills
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Critical reasoning (5 credits required)
NURS 117 Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 117 Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
This course introduces basic concepts, values, and fundamental skills required for nursing care across the life span. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, communication skills and the nursing process as the underlying foundation for professional nursing practice in health care settings. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117L.
4 credits
Prerequisites: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
Corequisites(s): NURS 117L/Laboratory
General Education Requirement: Foundational (Critical Reasoning)
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NURS 117L Foundational Skills for Nursing Practice
NURS 117L Foundational Skills for Nursing Practice
The course provides students opportunities to apply the foundational skills introduced in NURS 117, in the simulated technology lab. Students will practice critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills in preparation for direct patient care in the clinical setting. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117.
1 credit
Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
Corerequisite: NURS 117
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Quantitative reasoning (3 credits)
MATH 109 Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 109 Foundations of Mathematics
Introduces the fundamental principles of various areas of mathematics as they relate to the other liberal arts. Topics may include symbolic logic, sets and combinatorics, probability, introductory descriptive statistics, geometric structures, and finance. Recommended for students who do not plan to take another math course. Formerly MAT 109 Foundations of Mathematics. This course may not be taken pass/fail by School of Professional Studies students.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 101 OR placement test proficiency.
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area IV, Quantitative Analysis Cluster
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
or higher
KNOWLEDGE AND INQUIRY (34 credits)
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Social sciences (complete 9 credits in 3 different disciplines)
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Economics
ECON 100 Principles of Economics
ECON 100 Principles of Economics
Introduces the basic principles of economics to students with no prior economic training and provides foundational skills for Economics 101 and Economics 102.
3 credits
General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry
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ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduces principles of microeconomics and their applications. Topics include supply and demand, operation of markets, consumer and enterprise behavior, competition and monopoly, and microeconomic policy. Formerly ECO 122 Principles of Economics I.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and Either MATH 105, MATH 109, or Math 123
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
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ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduces principles of macroeconomics and their applications. Topics include national income, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. The role of policy in affecting macroeconomic outcomes is examined in detail. Formerly ECO 121 Principles of Economics II.
3 credits
Prerequisites: ECON 101
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding Self, Society, and Nature
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Psychology
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology
Introduces the student to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. All major sub-areas of psychology (social, developmental, clinical, physiological, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception) are explored, as well as the major theoretical perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic). Formerly PSY 121 Introductory Psychology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core: Area II
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Sociology
SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
Introduces students to the science of sociology and prepares students for upper-level social science course work. Formerly SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
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Sciences and mathematics (complete 7-8 credits, of which one course must be in laboratory science)
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Biology
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A systematic approach to the study of the human body. The first part of this year-long course emphasizes the tissues, the integumentary system, the bones and skeletal tissue, muscles and muscle tissue, and the nervous system. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
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Chemistry (
CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Introduces students to basic concepts in chemistry, including the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, principles of organic chemistry, and the chemistry of the most important biomolecules. The course also introduces students to the proper use of basic laboratory equipment as well as basic laboratory techniques. Lab experiments are designed to provide the student with the tools to understand connections between theory and results found in the lab.
4 credits
General Education Requirements: Knowledge and Inquiry (Science and Mathematics)
is required)
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Math
MATH 110 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 110 Introduction to Statistics
Presents the basic principles of statistics with applications to the social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, normal and binomial distributions, and central limit theorem, with an introduction to the use of statistical software. Formerly MAT 110 Introduction to Statistics.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
Prerequisites: MATH 108, MATH 109 or higher level mathematics course
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History, arts, and literature (9 credits) Complete one course in each discipline. Two courses must be taken at the 300-400 level to meet the General Education requirement as well as the Nursing major requirement. The 3rd course must also meet General Education requirements.
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History:
HIS 128 Creation of the Atlantic World
HIS 128 Creation of the Atlantic World
Examines the emergence of the Atlantic World as the point of contact linking the peoples of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The course details the migrations, voluntary and involuntary, of Africans and Europeans to the Western Hemisphere and their contact with native nations. Topics include pre-colonial West Africa, pre-Columbian cultures, dynamics of culture contact, the Conquistadors and the African slave trade.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II, History Cluster
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HIS 130 Introduction to American Civilizations
HIS 130 Introduction to American Civilizations
Explores the major themes that have shaped the American experience from the Colonial period to 1890. Topics include the Age of Exploration and Discovery, the American Revolution, the causes of the Civil War, and industrialization and urbanization.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry
FLC Area II, History Cluster
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HIS 133 Travelers' Tales
HIS 133 Travelers' Tales
Considers travelers' accounts of their journeys as a unique window into the cultural interactions of the past. The course focuses on travelers from a variety of cultures and historical periods, and explores what their stories can tell us not only about the people they encountered but also, and perhaps more importantly, about the travelers themselves. The course explores the relationship between reality and fiction in travelers' tales, the assumptions travelers brought to these interactions, and the ways in which their experiences modified (or did not modify) their perception of the ""others"" whom they encountered.
3 credits
FLC Area II, History Cluster
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
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HIS 135 Upheavals of War: War and Social Change
HIS 135 Upheavals of War: War and Social Change
Explores the ways in which societies ensnared in the throes of war are permanently transformed by the experience. Among the issues considered are the impacts of war on social dynamics, class roles, economic order, gender identity, religious faith, and intellectual consciousness. In semesters focused on the modern era, wars to be considered include the World Wars, the Arab-Israeli Wars, the Vietnam War, and wars of colonial liberation.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II, History Cluster
or designated 300-400 level course
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Fine Arts:
FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I
FNAR 101 Survey: History of Art I
Examines the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. It is recommended that the two survey courses (101 and 102) be taken before advanced courses and, if possible, in chronological order. Formerly ART 101 Survey: History of Art I.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
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FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II
FNAR 102 Survey: History of Art II
Surveys the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Formerly ART 102 Survey: History of Art II.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
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FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature
FNAR 145 Introduction to Music Literature
Examines the styles and diversity of Western music from the Middle Ages into the 21st century. This course introduces the materials of music including melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and orchestration. Students explore the vast cultural resources of Washington, DC's concert halls, art galleries, churches, and cathedrals offering musical performances. Formerly MUS 151 Introduction to Music Literature.
3 credits
General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
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FNAR 205 Modern Art
FNAR 205 Modern Art
Examines the period from the beginning of the 19th century up until WWII and the tremendous changes that occurred in art during that time. Painting, sculpture, and architecture will be discussed both in relation to the aesthetics of the time as well as the role of society in the process of creation.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
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FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime
FNAR 243 Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Ragtime
Traces the origin and development of styles and major forces that shaped American music from the late 19th century to the present. Topics include work songs and field ""hollas
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FNAR 247 Women in Music History
FNAR 247 Women in Music History
Explores the history of women in music from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. The course includes reading in primary sources and study of recent research on women as performers, composers, publishers, producers, educators, and patronesses. Students explore both recorded and live performances of music by women. Formerly MUS 252 Women in Music History.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
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FNAR 313 United States Art
FNAR 313 United States Art
Examines art in the United States from colonial times to the present, considering architecture, painting, and sculpture, as well as the qualities characteristic of the American tradition. Formerly ART 301 United States Art.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area II
, or designated 300-400 level course
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Literature:
ENGL 150 Writing about Literature
ENGL 150 Writing about Literature
This course introduces students to the study of literature. Students will engage in critical reading, analysis and discussion, founding argument on close textual reading, and the development and writing of thesis-centered essays about literature. Literary criticism and theory, research methods, and documentation techniques will also be covered.
3 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry
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ENGL 220 African American Literature
ENGL 220 African American Literature
This course introduces students to the study of African American literature, including the vernacular tradition, the New Negro Renaissance of the early twentieth century, periods of realism and modernism in the late 1940s and early 1960s, the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s, and newer voices at the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century. Students will practice literary analysis and study the literary techniques and genres belonging to this literature, as well as the ways in which the texts attempt to reinvent, disrupt, or challenge traditional European/North American literary traditions and criticisms. Many of the texts will engage the meaning of race, the forced migration of Africans to the Americas, racism and black resistance to it, institutionalized enslavement and strategies for survival, economic oppression, the celebration of blackness, and the literary achievements of black authors. Biographical, historical, and political contexts will be examined as ways to enrich the reading of the texts.
3 credits
General Education Requirement: Knowledge and Inquiry
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ENGL 267 Multicultural United States Literature
ENGL 267 Multicultural United States Literature
Examines largely contemporary writings by writers representing the diverse cultures in the US with a consideration of the ways in which difference or ""the other"" may be constructed. Formerly ENG 200 Multicultural US Literature.
3 credits
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
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SPAN 213 Latina Voices
SPAN 213 Latina Voices
Fosters awareness and understanding among women of the Americas, their different cultures and traditions as told through their own stories. Students will also reach a better understanding of the ethnic and racial diversity that characterizes the whole American continent including the United States, thus becoming more able to participate in a multicultural environment, both in the labor force and in their personal lives. Readings and discussions will be in English. Native speakers of Spanish may choose to do written assignments in Spanish. Formerly SPA 210 Latina Voices.
3 credits
FLC II
General Education Requirements: Knowledge and Inquiry
, or designated 300-400 level course
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Foreign language (6-8 credits)
VALUES AND BELIEFS (6 credits)
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Religious Studies and Theology (3 credits) (
RST 101 Religion and Human Experience
RST 101 Religion and Human Experience
Introduces the student to the study of religion as an academic discipline: various understandings of religion; methods, the role of myth, creed and symbol in religious discourse. The course also examines the expression of religious experience in history as well as psychological and sociological perspectives on religious experience.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
FLC Area III
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RST 265 Western Religion and the Family
RST 265 Western Religion and the Family
Gives an overview of the understanding of Christian churches on marriage and family. The course also considers traditional and contemporary understandings of human sexuality and examines contributions of feminist analysis of church positions on family and the roles of men and women in families.
3 credits
FLC Area III
General Education Requirements: Values and Beliefs
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RST 290 Religions of the World
RST 290 Religions of the World
Surveys the history of the great religious traditions of the world -- Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. Special emphases will be given to the belief systems, ceremonies, and structures of these traditions as they explore the quest for ultimate meaning.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
FLC Area III
Core Area II: Understanding Self and Society
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THE 121 Introduction to Catholic Theology
THE 121 Introduction to Catholic Theology
Explores the Catholic worldview with a focus on the human desire for happiness. The course considers major doctrinal and moral teachings, and sacramental and liturgical theology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Belief Area
FLC Area III
: can also be taken at the 300-400 level in substitution for one of the two required upper-level General Education course requirement with dean's permission
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Philosophy (3 credits)
PHIL 351 Bioethics for Health Care Professionals
PHIL 351 Bioethics for Health Care Professionals
PHIL 351 Bioethics for Health Care Professionals
The course will examine legal and moral issues related to health care and related fields. We will examine and apply basic theories in Bioethics as both an intellectual and practical tradition. Case studies will be analyzed in light of the Ethical principles of Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence, and Non-maleficence. We will also examine the applications and consequences of new technology on ethical medical practice such as experimentation on human subjects, physician assisted suicide, abortion, the use of fetal tissue, reproductive technologies, and genetic engineering.
3 credits
APPLICATIONS: TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION (6 credits)
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Leadership (3 credits)
NURS 410 Leadership and Management of Health Care
NURS 410 Leadership and Management of Health Care
This course is designed to assist the student to synthesize the intersection of nursing care with leading people and managing organizations and systems. The course incorporates the application of management principles and leadership, change, and administration theories in nursing practice and health care delivery. Content discussions include delegation, working with large groups, communication and collaboration, cultural diversity, legal and ethical dilemmas, budget management, staff development, resource management, quality improvement and risk management, evidence based practice, and the healthcare consumer.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 300-level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): N/A
General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership)
GENERAL EDUCATION CAPSTONE SEMINAR
General Education Capstone Seminar (taken after student has earned at least 40 credits and has been admitted to the Nursing program): NURS 330 Nursing Theory and Research
NURS 330 Nursing Theory and Research
Nursing Theory and Research focuses on relevant scientific and phenomenological information to assist the student to understanding the role of theory and research in nursing practice and health care. The course will provide an overview and analysis of theoretical approaches and research methodologies. Students will learn how to critically review and utilize research supporting common aspects of nursing practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 117, NURS 117L Note: Students in the RN to BSN program must also have completed NURS 300 and MATH 110
(totals 3 credits)
II. ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR STUDENTS INTENDING TO DECLARE A NURSING MAJOR
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BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A systematic approach to the study of the human body. The first part of this year-long course emphasizes the tissues, the integumentary system, the bones and skeletal tissue, muscles and muscle tissue, and the nervous system. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
(4 credits) (this also fulfills General Education Knowledge and Inquiry)
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BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A systematic aproach to the study of the human body. The second part of this year-long course emphasizes the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. Prerequisite BIOL 121. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
(4 credits)
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CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Introduces students to basic concepts in chemistry, including the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, principles of organic chemistry, and the chemistry of the most important biomolecules. The course also introduces students to the proper use of basic laboratory equipment as well as basic laboratory techniques. Lab experiments are designed to provide the student with the tools to understand connections between theory and results found in the lab.
4 credits
General Education Requirements: Knowledge and Inquiry (Science and Mathematics)
(4 credits)
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HPNU 210 Pathophysiology
HPNU 210 Pathophysiology
This course is designed to assist the student in applying knowledge from anatomy and physiology and developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on cellular, organ, and tissue concepts as they relate to and influence health and illness.
3 credits
Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOL 130, CHEM 113
(3 credits)
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HPNU 220 Pharmacology
HPNU 220 Pharmacology
This course is designed to assist the student in developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences related to drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classification, mechanism of action, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and therapeutic response. The role and responsibilities of the nurse in relationship to drug therapy is highlighted. The student is expected to apply knowledge from previous courses in the health sciences.
3 credits
Pre/Corequisites: HPNU 210
Corequisite: HPNU 220
(3 credits)
III. NURSING-SPECIFIC DIDACTIC AND CLINICAL COURSES
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NURS 350 Midlife through Geriatric Nursing
NURS 350 Midlife through Geriatric Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for nursing care of the adult client. Course content includes a focus on the health promotion and care of middle-aged adults through older adults. Using a physiological systems approach, a focus will be placed on such content as fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disruptions. An integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses
and
NURS 350C Midlife through Geriatric Nursing Clinical
NURS 350C Midlife through Geriatric Nursing Clinical
The clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply foundational and theoretical knowledge, skills, and professional nursing care to the adult client in acute care settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses
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NURS 360 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NURS 360 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for nursing care of and for clients with psychiatric and mental health disorders. Using an integrative approach, course content is based on the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of behavior disorders.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; NURS 350 & NURS 350C
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NURS 360C Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical
NURS 360C Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, skills and professional nursing care to clients with psychiatric and mental health disorders in acute care settings in both in- and outpatient hospital and community settings.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; NURS 350 & NURS 350C
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NURS 361 Adolescent &Young Adult Nursing
NURS 361 Adolescent &Young Adult Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for nursing care of adolescents and adult clients. Course content includes a focus on the health promotion needs and care of clients. Using a physiological systems approach, classroom content will be placed on such content as fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disruptions. An integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; All prior 300 level NURS courses
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NURS 361C Adolescent & Young Adult Nursing Clinic
NURS 361C Adolescent & Young Adult Nursing Clinic
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply foundational and theoretical knowledge, skills and professional nursing care to adolescent and adult clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs. 2 credits (2 credits for 6 hours of clinical per week).
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level NURS and HPNU courses; All prior 300 level NURS courses
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 361
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NURS 420 Community and Public Health Nursing
NURS 420 Community and Public Health Nursing
This theory course is designed to prepare students for community/public health practice in a changing health care system. Concepts of primary health care to the assessment, planning, and delivery of care to diverse families will be emphasized. Factors influencing the primary health care of communities and the impact of globalization, politics, socioeconomics, and environmental factors on the health vulnerability and resiliency of communities are examined.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): N/A
and
NURS 420L Community and Public Health Clinical
NURS 420L Community and Public Health Clinical
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to diverse clients and families in a variety of community settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 420
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NURS 461 Pediatric Nursing
NURS 461 Pediatric Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the pediatric client. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on child developmental stages and health promotion strategies for the child and family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the family unit are explored.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C
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NURS 461C Pediatric Clinical
NURS 461C Pediatric Clinical
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to pediatric clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 461
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NURS 460 Maternity and Newborn Nursing
NURS 460 Maternity and Newborn Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for providing comprehensive nursing care for women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on family developmental stages, family assessment and health promotion strategies for the family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the childbearing family unit are explored.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420
and
NURS 460C Maternity and Newborn Nursing
NURS 460C Maternity and Newborn Nursing
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 460
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NURS 491C Senior Clinical Preceptorship
NURS 491C Senior Clinical Preceptorship
This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive clinical experience to integrate previously learned knowledge, skills, values, and meanings needed to transition to the role of novice professional. Based upon consultation with faculty and availability of sites, students may select a specialty concentration.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level courses
Corequisite(s): NURS 462
IV. ADDITIONAL NURSING SKILLS-RELATED COURSES
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CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
Strengthens the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will develop proficiency in the use of select electronic data bases, as well as techniques of professional writing.
(cross-referenced with
HPNU 110 Professional and Career Success in the Health Professions
HPNU 110 Professional and Career Success in the Health Professions
This course is intended as an introductory professional genesis course for students entering the health professions and introduces the concepts of knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences as the basis for professional practice. This course is designed to strengthen the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will be exposed to the use of select electronic data bases as information sources, as well as techniques of professional writing.
3 credits
: this also fulfills General Education Foundational Skills Critical Reading.
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
Strengthens the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will develop proficiency in the use of select electronic data bases, as well as techniques of professional writing.
serves as the first course for students intending to declare nursing as a major.)
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NURS 117 Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 117 Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
This course introduces basic concepts, values, and fundamental skills required for nursing care across the life span. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, communication skills and the nursing process as the underlying foundation for professional nursing practice in health care settings. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117L.
4 credits
Prerequisites: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
Corequisites(s): NURS 117L/Laboratory
General Education Requirement: Foundational (Critical Reasoning)
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NURS 117L Foundational Skills for Nursing Practice
NURS 117L Foundational Skills for Nursing Practice
The course provides students opportunities to apply the foundational skills introduced in NURS 117, in the simulated technology lab. Students will practice critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills in preparation for direct patient care in the clinical setting. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117.
1 credit
Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
Corerequisite: NURS 117
(this also fulfills General Education Foundational Skills Critical Reasoning)
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NURS 330 Nursing Theory and Research
NURS 330 Nursing Theory and Research
Nursing Theory and Research focuses on relevant scientific and phenomenological information to assist the student to understanding the role of theory and research in nursing practice and health care. The course will provide an overview and analysis of theoretical approaches and research methodologies. Students will learn how to critically review and utilize research supporting common aspects of nursing practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 117, NURS 117L Note: Students in the RN to BSN program must also have completed NURS 300 and MATH 110
(this also fulfills General Education Capstone Seminar)
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NURS 362 Comprehensive Nursing Health Assessment
NURS 362 Comprehensive Nursing Health Assessment
This theory course is designed to assist the student to further develop and refine their clinical skills in the assessment of the individual's health by identifying common health deviations, at-risk behaviors, and altered findings through the use of appropriate knowledge, skills, and interview techniques. Health history taking methods, physical examination skills, health promotion techniques, clinical assessment tools, and the use of age related data instruments are the content foci for lectures. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 362L. Previously NURS 310.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All NURS 100, 200 & prior 300 level courses
Corequisite (s): NURS 362L
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NURS 362L Comprehensive Health Assessment Skill Lab
NURS 362L Comprehensive Health Assessment Skill Lab
Students will practice conducting health histories and physical examinations including interpretation of normal findings and identification of deviations from normal during this weekly lab experience.
1 credit
Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 362
Prerequisite(s): All NURS 100, 200 & prior 300 level courses
Corequisite (s): NURS 362
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NURS 410 Leadership and Management of Health Care
NURS 410 Leadership and Management of Health Care
This course is designed to assist the student to synthesize the intersection of nursing care with leading people and managing organizations and systems. The course incorporates the application of management principles and leadership, change, and administration theories in nursing practice and health care delivery. Content discussions include delegation, working with large groups, communication and collaboration, cultural diversity, legal and ethical dilemmas, budget management, staff development, resource management, quality improvement and risk management, evidence based practice, and the healthcare consumer.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 300-level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): N/A
General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership)
(this also fulfills General Education Leadership)
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NURS 417L Comprehensive Nursing Skills
NURS 417L Comprehensive Nursing Skills
The focus of this skills lab course is the further development and acquisition of technical/psychomotor skills required for complex nursing care, and care of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and childbearing clients. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to procedures required for the competent delivery of nursing care to those specific populations. Principles and methods of medication calculation and administration for the newborn, pediatric, and adolescent client are also integrated.
1 credit
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): NA
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NURS 462 Complex Nursing
NURS 462 Complex Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the adult client with complex, multi-system, medical/surgical disruptions. Using a physiological systems approach, content will focus on the provision of care for clients with neurological, hepatic, integumentary, infectious, and reproductive disorders. An integrated biological, psychological, sociocultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses
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NURS 492 NCLEX Preparation
NURS 492 NCLEX Preparation
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN). Content includes information for registering to take the exam; test taking strategies and developing a study plan for review of core nursing content. Students will take a mock NCLEX RN exam.
1 credit
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300-level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses.
V. DC BOARD OF NURSING-REQUIRED UPPER-LEVEL GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
(6 credits) (see above for ways in which this requirement can be filled.)
Program Policies
I. Acceptance into the CAS Pre-Licensure BSN Nursing Program
A. Acceptance Criteria:
Formal acceptance requires:
- Successful completion of ALL required courses with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Overall GPA of at least 2.5
- Satisfactory score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test
Pre-licensure BSN students should direct any questions about the process for formal acceptance into the Nursing Program to their undergraduate advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
B. Application Process for Acceptance:
- Students should apply early in the semester PRIOR to the semester of their projected acceptance date.
- Students should take the TEAS test during the same semester that they make acceptance for application. Students may take the TEAS test up to three times.
- Students will be notified by the Nursing Program Director of the results of their application when all criteria for considering the application have been received and evaluated.
Questions regarding the application process, acceptance criteria, or TEAS test should be directed to the Nursing Program Office (202.885.9670) or to the student's undergraduate advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
II. Health Requirements*
- Current physical examination
- Current immunizations
- DPT (every 10 years)
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hepatitis (3 doses)
- PPD (annual)
- Tetanus
- Influenza (annual recommended)
- Current major medical health insurance
NOTE: No student will be allowed to participate in clinical experiences unless and until these health requirements have been satisfied.
III. Other Requirements
- Proof of professional liability/malpractice insurance
- Satisfactor result of a criminal background check – including all aliases and nationwide sexual offenders index with a set of fingerprints
- CPR certification as a Health Care Provider
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Proof of OSHA training
NOTE: No student will be allowed to participate in clinical experiences unless and until these other requirements have been satisfied.
IV. Transfer Policy
Students transferring to Trinity in or after Fall 2002 from another appropriately accredited institution of higher learning for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 45 of their final 60 credits through course work at Trinity, excluding credits for experiential learning. Therefore, students may transfer up to 83 credits to fulfill the pre-licensure BSN degree requirements of 128 credits.
V. Grades in Major Courses
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses counted to fulfill requirements for the major: for a list of these courses, please consult the Director of the Nursing Program.
VI. Pass/No Pass
The pass/no pass grading option is not accepted in courses to be applied for the major.
VII. Transportation
Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from clinical sites. Trinity’s free shuttle service connects the Main campus with the Brookland metro station.
Course Descriptions
NOTE: Students must be formally accepted into the CAS Pre-Licensure Nursing Program before taking any course designated as a NURS course.
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A systematic approach to the study of the human body. The first part of this year-long course emphasizes the tissues, the integumentary system, the bones and skeletal tissue, muscles and muscle tissue, and the nervous system. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A systematic aproach to the study of the human body. The second part of this year-long course emphasizes the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. Prerequisite BIOL 121. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
BIOL 130 Microbiology for the Health Professions
BIOL 130 Microbiology for the Health Professions
An introduction to the study of microorganisms with emphasis on disease-causing bacteria. Topics include the nature of microorganisms, their relationships with humans, infectious diseases, and immunity. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Does not fulfill microbiology requirement for Biology major. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
BIOL 242 Human Genetics
BIOL 242 Human Genetics
Prepares health care professionals to apply knowledge of genetics to their work experiences. The course will cover Mendelian genetics as well as population genetics. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of genetic testing, derivation of family pedigrees, and genetic defects and diseases. The course will also address the ethical dimensions of genetic testing and other genetic applications.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology
CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
CHEM 113 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Introduces students to basic concepts in chemistry, including the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, principles of organic chemistry, and the chemistry of the most important biomolecules. The course also introduces students to the proper use of basic laboratory equipment as well as basic laboratory techniques. Lab experiments are designed to provide the student with the tools to understand connections between theory and results found in the lab.
4 credits
General Education Requirements: Knowledge and Inquiry (Science and Mathematics)
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
CRS 102 CRS: Prof & Career Success in the Health Professions
Strengthens the student's critical reading skills through close readings of texts on contemporary health care issues. Students will explore the evolution of the various disciplines in the health professions and models of professional socialization. Current issues and trends influencing the health care delivery system, such as increased use of technology, rising health care costs, and maintaining quality in health care agencies are among the topics of discussion. Students will develop proficiency in the use of select electronic data bases, as well as techniques of professional writing.
HPNU 200 Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and Health Promotion
HPNU 200 Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and Health Promotion
This course provides the foundation for an understanding of the relationships of nutrition and diet therapy to optimum health. It includes physiological, psychosocial and cultural influences on nutritional status. Students will explore their own nutritional status and values as they relate to health and wellness.
3 credits
HPNU 210 Pathophysiology
HPNU 210 Pathophysiology
This course is designed to assist the student in applying knowledge from anatomy and physiology and developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences associated with pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on cellular, organ, and tissue concepts as they relate to and influence health and illness.
3 credits
Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 121, BIOL 122, BIOL 130, CHEM 113
HPNU 220 Pharmacology
HPNU 220 Pharmacology
This course is designed to assist the student in developing the basic knowledge, skills, values, meanings and experiences related to drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classification, mechanism of action, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and therapeutic response. The role and responsibilities of the nurse in relationship to drug therapy is highlighted. The student is expected to apply knowledge from previous courses in the health sciences.
3 credits
Pre/Corequisites: HPNU 210
Corequisite: HPNU 220
NURS 117 Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 117 Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice
This course introduces basic concepts, values, and fundamental skills required for nursing care across the life span. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, communication skills and the nursing process as the underlying foundation for professional nursing practice in health care settings. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117L.
4 credits
Prerequisites: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
Corequisites(s): NURS 117L/Laboratory
General Education Requirement: Foundational (Critical Reasoning)
and NURS 117L Foundational Skills for Nursing Practice
NURS 117L Foundational Skills for Nursing Practice
The course provides students opportunities to apply the foundational skills introduced in NURS 117, in the simulated technology lab. Students will practice critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills in preparation for direct patient care in the clinical setting. Must be taken simultaneously with NURS 117.
1 credit
Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
Corerequisite: NURS 117
NURS 220 Health Promotion, Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care
NURS 220 Health Promotion, Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care
This course explores political factors that influence patient outcomes and health promotion strategies to enhance health and health care systems. Students are engaged in understanding how health care policy shapes health care systems, determining accessibility, accountability and affordability. Students will evaluate how health care delivery systems are organized and financed, and the effect this has on patient care.
3 credits
Prerequisite: All Core Courses and Pre-Nursing Courses
NURS 262 Introduction to Health Assessment
NURS 262 Introduction to Health Assessment
The focus of this introductory course is the development and acquisition of health assessment skills required for nursing practice. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to health assessment procedures required for the delivery of nursing care.
3 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 117; NURS 117L
NURS 330 Nursing Theory and Research
NURS 330 Nursing Theory and Research
Nursing Theory and Research focuses on relevant scientific and phenomenological information to assist the student to understanding the role of theory and research in nursing practice and health care. The course will provide an overview and analysis of theoretical approaches and research methodologies. Students will learn how to critically review and utilize research supporting common aspects of nursing practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites: MATH 110 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 117, NURS 117L Note: Students in the RN to BSN program must also have completed NURS 300 and MATH 110
NURS 410 Leadership and Management of Health Care
NURS 410 Leadership and Management of Health Care
This course is designed to assist the student to synthesize the intersection of nursing care with leading people and managing organizations and systems. The course incorporates the application of management principles and leadership, change, and administration theories in nursing practice and health care delivery. Content discussions include delegation, working with large groups, communication and collaboration, cultural diversity, legal and ethical dilemmas, budget management, staff development, resource management, quality improvement and risk management, evidence based practice, and the healthcare consumer.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 300-level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): N/A
General Education Requirements: Applications (Leadership)
NURS 417L Comprehensive Nursing Skills
NURS 417L Comprehensive Nursing Skills
The focus of this skills lab course is the further development and acquisition of technical/psychomotor skills required for complex nursing care, and care of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and childbearing clients. Students will apply new and previously learned scientific principles to procedures required for the competent delivery of nursing care to those specific populations. Principles and methods of medication calculation and administration for the newborn, pediatric, and adolescent client are also integrated.
1 credit
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): NA
NURS 420 Community and Public Health Nursing
NURS 420 Community and Public Health Nursing
This theory course is designed to prepare students for community/public health practice in a changing health care system. Concepts of primary health care to the assessment, planning, and delivery of care to diverse families will be emphasized. Factors influencing the primary health care of communities and the impact of globalization, politics, socioeconomics, and environmental factors on the health vulnerability and resiliency of communities are examined.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Corequisite(s): N/A
and NURS 420L Community and Public Health Clinical
NURS 420L Community and Public Health Clinical
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to diverse clients and families in a variety of community settings. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 420
NURS 460 Maternity and Newborn Nursing
NURS 460 Maternity and Newborn Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values and meanings necessary for providing comprehensive nursing care for women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on family developmental stages, family assessment and health promotion strategies for the family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the childbearing family unit are explored.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420
and NURS 460C Maternity and Newborn Nursing
NURS 460C Maternity and Newborn Nursing
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to women, newborns, and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 460
NURS 461 Pediatric Nursing
NURS 461 Pediatric Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the pediatric client. A family-centered approach is used with emphasis on child developmental stages and health promotion strategies for the child and family unit. Contemporary socio-cultural issues influencing the family unit are explored.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C
and NURS 461C Pediatric Clinical
NURS 461C Pediatric Clinical
This clinical course provides opportunities for students to apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and care to pediatric clients. An emphasis will be placed on the health promotion and restoration of clients while considering ethical issues and spiritual needs.
2 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; NURS 417, NURS 420, NURS 420C, NURS 460, NURS 460C
Pre-Corequisite(s): NURS 461
NURS 462 Complex Nursing
NURS 462 Complex Nursing
This theory course focuses on the knowledge, skills, values, and meanings necessary for comprehensive nursing care of the adult client with complex, multi-system, medical/surgical disruptions. Using a physiological systems approach, content will focus on the provision of care for clients with neurological, hepatic, integumentary, infectious, and reproductive disorders. An integrated biological, psychological, sociocultural, environmental, and spiritual approach to care of the client and his or her family will be employed.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses
NURS 491C Senior Clinical Preceptorship
NURS 491C Senior Clinical Preceptorship
This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive clinical experience to integrate previously learned knowledge, skills, values, and meanings needed to transition to the role of novice professional. Based upon consultation with faculty and availability of sites, students may select a specialty concentration.
3 credits
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300 level NURS courses; All prior 400 level courses
Corequisite(s): NURS 462
NURS 492 NCLEX Preparation
NURS 492 NCLEX Preparation
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN). Content includes information for registering to take the exam; test taking strategies and developing a study plan for review of core nursing content. Students will take a mock NCLEX RN exam.
1 credit
Prerequisite(s): All 100, 200 and 300-level NURS courses; All prior 400 level NURS courses.