Department of Nursing
FACULTY
Associate Professors: Fuller, Kilander, Kissel (chairperson) , Neuman , Roberts Assistant Professors: Fleeger, Haslam Instructors: Barry, B. Lu, McLaughlin , Noble
Biola College offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in nursing which is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing. The program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in professional nursing. Graduates of diploma programs or associate degree programs in nursing may be admitted as transfer students and evaluated individually. Clinical nursing experiences are provided with the cooperation of hospitals and agencies throughout both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In compliance with State Board regulations, the candidate will be eligible to take the examination required by the Board of Registered Nursing for licensure as a registered nurse. Upon graduation, application can be made for certification as a public health nurse. 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 Department of Nursing. Philosophy: The Department of Nursing' s philosophy is in agreement with the philosophy of the College. As such , we believe nursing is concerned with the total being of man, an integrated, synergistic whole, created in God's image. As a dynamic being, man is continuously participating in the social world of which the family is the fundamental unit. Every individual is endowed with a capacity for growth and has the right to make decisions which will influence his level of health. To achieve health, the biopsychosocial and spiritual needs must be fulfilled. The knowledge basic to nursing is an integration of the biological, physical and behavioral sciences in addition to concepts unique to nursing. The focus of nursing is synergistic man in the context of his family and community. Nursing facilitates the growth of man toward his maximum potential through utilization of the nursing process which involves assessment, intervention and evaluation . The professional nurse as a change agent is accountable for independent practice through collaboration with the health care team. In a complex society characterized by multifaceted changes, adequate and equitable delivery of health care is a critical problem. Through the unique service it offers, nursing can and must be an effective social force in promoting the quality and availability of health care. Objectives: Upon completion of the nursing curriculum, the graduate is expected to: (1) synthesize concepts and utilize theories in applying the nursing process with individuals, families and communities: (a) describe the stress-response process, (b) state the nursing diagnosis, (c) plan and implement health care needed by the consumer which reflects understanding of scientific principles, (d) evaluate and modify care by establishing evaluative criteria; (2) recognize the emerging roles and functions of the professional nurse and the criteria necessary for the assumption of these roles; (3) accept responsibility and accountability for one' s own decisions and interventions; (4) function as a change agent to improve delivery of health care by collaborating with the consumer, their communities and other members of the health care team; (5) identify trends and issues that affect nursing and participate in the professional organization; (6) assume responsibility for contributing to the existing body of nursing knowledge; (7) plan personal and professional development which is consistent with his/her strengths and weaknesses. SPECIAL NOTE Admission Requirements: A student may be admitted to the Department of Nursing upon meeting the requirements for college admission, including high school chemistry and algebra with at least a grade of "C" and/or passing an entrance examination in these two subjects, and (1) completing the prescribed pre-nursing curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above with a minimum grade of C in chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and conceptual framework for nursing; (2) passing required physical examination; (3) filing the departmental application and paying the required non-refundable $20. 00 deposit by March 15 for the fall semester; and (4) meeting approval of the faculty of the Department of Nursing. Clinical Requirements: A student is required to have at his own expense a yearly physical examination and specific laboratory tests and immunizations between June and September. Each student is assessed for liability insurance through the college when participating in clinical courses. Record of comparable liability insurance coverage for the licensed RN students must be on file with the Nursing Department. The college and cooperating agencies assume no responsibility for illness or accidents occurring during the school program. Astudent must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all nursing courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Astudent must arrange for his own transportation to clinical agencies as the college will not provide transportation . The general education requirement for a foreign language for nursing majors is two years of the same high school language or four units of a college language. Nursing majors are exempt from general education requirements of three units of literature and four units of History 100. Department Major: Biological Science 221,232; Chemistry 103; Nursing 200, 301 , 302, 401,402 , 410, 420, 430. Supporting courses: Three units of each of the following: Anthropology/Linguistics; Sociology, and Psychology 206. 7
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