Department of Nursing Professor: Soubirou (chairman) Associate Professors: Fu ll er, Kilander , Neumann Assistant Professors: Alvandi, Fleeger Instructor: Jensen Assistant Instructor: Haslam
Biola College offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in nursing which is accredited by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration and by the National League for Nursing. The program is designed to prepare for a career in professional nur sing in all areas throughout the world. Graduates of hospital d iploma programs or associate degree programs in nursing may be admitted as transfer students. Nursing clinical experiences are provided with the cooperation of local hospitals as well as hospitals and agencies throughout both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Upon comple tion of the nursing program, the graduate will be eligible to take the examination required by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration for licensure as a registered nurse. The nursing program offers a background in the physical and social sciences, the humani ties, Biblical studies, and in nursing education. It can be completed in five academic years, or four calendar years, by a qualified high school graduate, or in approximate ly three academic years by a qualified associate degree transfer student. Placement examinations for advanced standing, whether in the physical and social sciences or in nursing, must be completed before the student may register in the first clinical nursing course. Students wishing to transfer from other nursing programs or who are applying for the first time to a nursing program are evaluated individually. Both acceptance to and continuation in the nursing major will be determined by the student's preparation, performance, and personal qualities as assessed by the faculty of the Depart ment of Nursing. Philosophy: In accord with the Christ ian belief of the College, the philosophy of the School of Nursing has at it s center the Christian philosophy of the love of God for man in his depravity, man's human dignity, and the recognition of man's spiritual potential. Professional nursing is described as promoting optimum health for individuals, the family, and community through preventive, curative or restorative, supportive and rehabilitative nursing care. It is a process utilizing an extended, rational and synthesized body of scientific knowledge as a frame of reference in assessing, diagnosing, intervening in and resolving nursing ca re problems. Th.is is done in collaboration with the individual, family, health team and community . The Present and Emerging Roles of the Professional Nurse Believing that the present and emerging roles of the professional nurse in today's society focus on the health needs of the individual, the family, and the community, the curri culum has been developed around a health-illness nursing model with this definite reflection . The program also focuses on today's world in an ever-widening circle. It in cludes the multiple role of the nurse in meeting these needs. The professional nurse sets a goal of nursing intervention to assist the patient or family to attain the highest level of wellness in the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual areas. The professional nurse is seen not only as one who gives care, but also as a leader who organizes direct
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