BSN Course Descriptions
Presents the Malone College School of Nursing’s philosophy, objectives and organizing framework. The concepts of person, environment, health nursing, nurse, and nursing education are discussed along with selected nursing theories. Introduces the research process, history of nursing and nursing education practices. Students apply the nursing process for personal and professional situations. Accountability and responsibility to God, clients and self are presented to assist students in identifying spiritual needs. Opportunities to gain insight in the role of nursing student as well as the nurse/client roles are provided. Offered each Fall.
Examines components of the provider of care role, the professional role, and coordinator of care role. As provider of care the student studies communication principles, medical terminology and math for medications. Under professional role behaviors, principles of critical thinking are utilized as a foundation for the nursing process. Involvement in professional nursing student organizations is required. In the coordinator of care behaviors, health care settings and the various roles of the nurse such as change agent, leader and patient advocate are introduced. Prerequisite: NURS 111 or Departmental approval. Offered each Spring.
Identifies selected basic theoretical nursing concepts, knowledge and scientific rationale with skills, attitudes, values and behaviors which assist the professional nurse in the delivery of quality care. Considers selected basic needs and plans strategies toward meeting those needs to enhance optimal health need satisfaction. Presents the Neuman Systems Model as the theoretical framework and the nursing process as the methodology utilized to meet the needs of persons across the lifespan. NOTE: Transfer students must have departmental approval before registering for this course. Prerequisites: NURS 111, 112; BIOL 141, 142; and any two from among BIOL 371; CHEM 115; PSYC 120, 220; SOSC 215. Concurrent with NURS 213, 221. Offered each Fall.
Stresses nursing strategies, pharmacology, critical thinking skills, nursing knowledge, concepts and role behaviors utilized within the nursing process based on the Neuman Systems Model. Applies nursing knowledge in preparation for clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 211, 213, 221. Concurrent with NURS 214, 252, 353. Offered each Spring.
Incorporates nursing concepts and knowledge in laboratory and clinical practice of beginning nursing skills. Utilizes the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to develop therapeutic interventions. The goal of these interventions is optimal health. Provides three clock hours of laboratory or clinical practice per week. The clinical setting is the long-term care facility. NOTE: Transfer students must have departmental approval before registering for this course. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 211, 221. Offered each Fall.
Applies theoretical knowledge in the provider of care role with persons needing low and intermediate acuity care. Utilizes the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to meet the needs of persons across the lifespan. Includes six hours of clinical practice per week. Clinical settings include long-term care facilities and adult medical and surgical units in acute care facilities. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 212, 252, 353. Offered each Spring.
This course is a bridge course for advanced placement LPNs only. It explores person, society, health, nursing education, environment, teaching, and learning as included in the Malone College School of Nursing philosophy and as related to the Neuman Systems Model. The provider of care role, the coordinator of care role and the professional role are all examined. Professional accountability, legal and ethical dimensions in nursing, leadership and change, communication, critical thinking and research are studied. Enrollment by permission of the Dean. Offered on demand.
Utilizes the nursing process with an emphasis on assessment, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to determine the health status of persons. Interviewing techniques, health history taking and physical exam skills are introduced. The integration of health assessment in clinical practice and documentation of data are implemented. Provides two hours of theory and one hour (three clock hours) of laboratory or clinical practice per week. Advanced Placement LPNs must validate basic nursing skills and demonstrate proficiency to satisfactorily meet course requirements. NOTE: Transfer students must have departmental approval before registering for this course. Concurrent with NURS 211, 213 for non-LPNs. Offered each Fall.
A study of the principles relating to normal nutrition. An emphasis is on the role of nutrients in the maintenance and promotion of health for persons across the lifespan. Individual nutritional analysis is included as planning and teaching about healthy nutrition are addressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 141 and 142 or permission of instructor; CHEM 115. Concurrent with NURS 212, 214, 353. Offered each Spring.
Introduces the concepts of health promotion, disease prevention and disease process for persons and families in various stages of development across the lifespan. Applies knowledge from the physical and social sciences within the context of planning nursing care. Prerequisites: BIOL 371; CHEM 115; NURS 212, 214, 252, 353; PSYC 120, 220; SOSC 215; or School approval. Concurrent with NURS 313 and 354. Offered each Fall.
Stresses caring for persons, families and groups across the lifespan who are experiencing a variety of acute and long-term health care problems. Integrates the concepts of adaptation and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: NURS 311, 313, 354. Concurrent with NURS 314. Offered each Spring.
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, in the promotion of health, prevention of disease and the integration of knowledge with disease processes. Client population includes persons and families in various developmental stages. The professional role of the nurse is developed as students practice in various clinical settings. Includes twelve hours of clinical practice per week. Clinical settings are in maternity and medical and surgical acute care facilities. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 311 and NURS 354. Offered each Fall.
Focuses on the application of critical thinking and the integration of knowledge with disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostics and nutrition to formulate and implement a nursing plan of care. The client population of concern is persons, families and groups experiencing acute and long-term health care problems. Continues to expand the professional role of the nurse. Clinical settings include pediatrics, maternity, rehabilitation, psychiatric, medical and surgical units in acute and long-term care facilities. Includes twelve hours of clinical practice per week. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 312. Offered each Spring.
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, in the promotion of health, prevention of disease and the integration of knowledge with disease processes. Client population includes persons and families in various developmental stages. The professional role of the nurse is developed as students practice in various clinical settings. Includes six hours of clinical practice per week. Clinical settings are in maternity and medical and surgical acute care facilities. Available to Advanced Placement LPNs who are to complete NURS 323 rather than NURS 313. Concurrent with NURS 311. Offered each Fall.
Focuses on the application of critical thinking and the integration of knowledge with disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostics and nutrition to formulate and implement a nursing plan of care. The client population of concern is persons, families and groups experiencing acute and long-term health care problems. Continues to expand the professional role of the nurse. Clinical settings include pediatrics, maternity, rehabilitation, psychiatric, medical and surgical units in acute and long-term care facilities. Includes six hours of clinical practice per week. Available to Advanced Placement LPNs who are to complete NURS 324 rather than NURS 314. Concurrent with NURS 312. Offered each Spring.
Part I of a comprehensive study of human pathophysiology with application in the areas of diagnostic studies, diet therapy and pharmacotherapeutics. Students discuss the biologic basis for altered health in persons across the lifespan. Rationale for nursing care and teaching for the client undergoing diagnostic procedures will be examined. Pharmacologic agents and diet therapy are applied to case scenarios for maintenance and promotion of health. Prerequisites: BIOL 141 and 142 or permission of the instructor. Concurrent with NURS 212, 214, 252. Offered each Spring.
Part II of a comprehensive study of human pathophysiology with application in the areas of diagnostic studies, diet therapy and pharmacotherapeutics which builds on knowledge acquired in Nurs 353. Students will demonstrate a cumulative knowledge for the biologic basis of altered health in persons across the lifespan. Rationale for nursing care and teaching for the patient undergoing diagnostic procedures are examined. Pharmacologic agents, diet therapy and knowledge from NURS 353 are applied to case scenarios for maintenance and promotion of health. Concurrent with NURS 311, 313. Offered each Fall.
Facilitates the study of personal cultural values, beliefs, and biases. Knowledge is gained about values, beliefs, and practices which influence the health practices of various cultural and ethnic peoples and groups. Modalities for assessment and intervention for attainment of high level wellness which are acceptable by ethnic and cultural groups are studied. Also includes cultural simulations, brief encounters with cultural/ethnic groups in the local area, and interactions with representatives from various cultural groups. Planning will take place for the 45 hour cultural encounter experience to be completed in Spring or Summer (NURS 432). Concurrent with NURS 311, 313. Offered each Fall.
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to clients with emotional and preventive health care needs. Emphasizes mental health/illness from psychological, social, behavioral, cognitive and spiritual perspectives. Addresses the health care needs of persons, families, groups and communities from the perspective of primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention. Theories pertaining to psychiatry, family and community are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 312, 314, 401, 430. Concurrent with NURS 413. Offered each Fall.
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to clients (persons, families, groups and communities) experiencing acute and complex care needs which may be life threatening. The specific needs of clients with acute systems alterations are considered. The focus is on the adult client although infants and children are included as well as the family and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 411 and 413. Concurrent with NURS 414. Offered each Spring.
Facilitates the wholeness of clients by focusing on optimal health and emotional health care needs within the home, community and various health care settings. Includes twelve hours of clinical experience per week in psychiatric, mental health, rehabilitation and extended health care facilities, homes, schools, public health and other community settings. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 411. Offered each Fall.
Applies nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, and management in clinical practice to clients (persons, families, groups and communities) experiencing acute care needs which may be life threatening. Nursing care will be implemented for clients experiencing acute systems alterations. Provides experience in the complex nursing care of clients in step-down units, intensive care units and emergency departments, as well as participation in a simulated community disaster. Includes twelve hours of clinical practice per week. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 412. Offered each Spring.
Provides the student with an overview of knowledge development, a focused study of the research process and quantitative methodology as well as statistical applications. Selected nursing study reports are reviewed and critiqued. Student groups are assisted in a literature review and the formulation of a research problem. Prerequisites: NURS 312, 314. Offered each Fall.
A continuation of the NURS 420 course with student groups participating in the collection and/or analysis of data for a research project. The project, real or simulated, is reviewed and then attention is given to the collection and analysis of data as well as the communication of findings. Student groups work independently with a faculty member as facilitator and consultant. Students communicate data analysis/findings via a written report and the completion of a poster. Prerequisite: NURS 420. Offered each Spring.
Provides the student an opportunity to observe and utilize the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, in a culture outside the United States, or sub-cultures within the United States in accord with personal interest and professional goals. Includes 90 clock hours of cultural experience. Prerequisite: NURS 402. Offered each Spring and Summer.
Provides leadership and management theories as professional behaviors are examined and practiced. Students participate in clinical assignments with nurse managers in a variety of settings. Self-assessment activities help students identify styles, strengths and weaknesses and plan for future development. Includes one hour of theory and two hours (80 clock hours) of clinical practice. Course fee. Concurrent with NURS 412, 414. Offered each Spring.
An elective study under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Permits exploration of special topics within or associated with the realm of nursing practice. Enrollment by permission of the Dean. Offered on demand.
Presents a topic of interest requested by students or faculty. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will introduce new content or enlarge upon content introduced in a nursing course. Enrollment by permission of the Dean. Offered on demand.
Addresses the role of the professional nurse and the practice of professional nursing. Special attention is given to the scope of practice at the state level and the responsibility and accountability of the student in preparation for licensure. Topics include the licensure process, career planning, certification, graduate study, role transition, testing, and self-directed study. Independent student assignments relate to NCLEX-RN preparation and test-taking strategies. Standardized testing provides reports as NCLEX-RN readiness is determined. This course consists of didactic content and assigned lab hours for self-directed study and standardized testing. The course fee contributes to the overall cost for NCLEX preparation including standardized and computer-assisted testing, class materials, nursing study center support, and the NCLEX review course. The NCLEX-RN review course is scheduled for the week following May commencement. Concurrent with NURS 412, 414. Offered each Spring.
Provides opportunity for students to increase their nursing skills and to obtain an involvement or commitment experience under the direction of a full-time or adjunct faculty member. Enrollment by permission of the Dean. Offered on demand.
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