DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Associate Professors: Fuller, Kilander, Neumann, Sass, Roberts Assistant Professors: Fleeger, Kissell (chairman) Instructors: Barry, Haslam, McLaughlin, Noble
Biola College offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in nursing which is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and by the National League for Nursing. The program is designed to prepare for a career in professional nursing in all areas throughout the world. Graduates of diploma programs or associate degree programs in nursing may be admitted as transfer students and evaluated individually. These students may challenge specified courses. Nursing clinical experiences are provided with the cooperation of local hospitals as well as 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: In accord with the Christian belief of the College, the philosophy of the School of Nursing has as its 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. The faculty believes that baccalaureate nursing integrates liberal arts and sciences. Professional nursing incorporates, and creatively implements learning from these bases. The faculty also believes that in the process of nursing education, the student needs to develop behaviors in the area of problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, verbal and written communications, interpersonal relationships and conation. The Conceptual Framework within which the nursing and non-nursing courses have been organized continues with the unifying concept of ' ' nursing as process' ' in helping man to achieve his highest level of wellness. The student is encouraged to develop ideals which grow out of his Christian faith and global concern. Objectives: Upon completion of the Baccalaureate Program in Nursing the graduate will practice beginning professional abilities in nursing as evidenced by a thorough assessment of patient variables leading to nursing diagnosis; by establishing goals; by planning and implementing nursing actions individualized to the patient; and by evaluating nursing care; explain and use principles from physical and be havioral sciences and nursing theory to support nursing actions; demonstrate in practice the knowledge of the unique role of the Christian nurse in meeting physical , cognitive, emotional, socio-cultural , and spiritual needs; apply social science principles in the adaptation of nursing and leadership behaviors for meeting the health needs of people in different environments and culture, and as offering innovative leadership in meeting future health needs and social change; demonstrate ability to execute psychomotor skills necessary to give care to the patient based on scientific principles; identify issues and constructive approaches for developing professional nursing; function in a leadership ro le in organizing direct patient care and supervising nursing care; perform as a contributing member of the health team; continue to explore ways to improve nursing knowledge and abilities; have academic preparation for graduate education in nursing. SPECIAL NOTE Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting the requirement for college admission, before a student may be admitted to the School of Nursing, he must have (1) completed the pre-nursing course, Chemistry 103, Biological Science 232 (Anatomy and Physiology) with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above; (2) passed required physical examinations, including immunizations; (3) filed the departmental application and paid the required deposit, approximately$75., by April 15 for the fall semester; and (4) been approved by the faculty of the Department of Nursing. Clinical Requirements: Students are required to have specified immunizations and must meet health standards as determined by the faculty in cooperation with the affiliating agencies and the director of Student Health Service. Each student is automatically charged for malpractice insurance through the college when participating in clinical courses. The college and cooperating agencies assume no responsibility for illness or accidents occurring during the school program. A transportation fee is required of all students during the first two years of clinical experience. Seniors are required to have access to personal transportation for assignments to hospitals and agencies. Clinical courses are on a three hours per unit basis. The general education requirement for a foreign language for those following a nursing major may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language. Nursing majors are exempt from the general education requirements of three units of literature and four units of world civilization. Department major: Biological Science 221 , 232; Chemistry 103; Nursing 200, 301,302,401,402, 410, 420, and 430. Supporting courses; Anthropology/ Linguistics, any 3 units of upper division ; Psychology 206 and 309; and any 3 units of upper division Sociology. 81
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