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opportunity for involvement in critical thinking and problem solving throughout the learning process; (2) stimulates the processes of inquiry and discovery; (3) provides exposure to a variety of problems in a variety of settings; (4) encourages maturation of the ability to utilize internal and external evaluative feedback; and (5) promotes increasing self-direction and independence. The educator as a role model enhances the learning process by demonstrating Christian caring and the skills of inquiry and discovery. Acting as an expert learner, facilitator, and resource person, the educator guides the student learner through the educational experience. We believe that education is a life-long process which facilitates the ongoing development of the learner’s potentialities for continued growth as a person, citizen, and professional nurse. General Education Requirements The general education requirement for a foreign language for nursing majors is two years of the same high school language or four credits of a college language. Nursing majors are exempt from general education requirements of literature (3 credits) and history (only 3 of 6 credits required). Prerequisites to the Program Prior to admission into the clinical nursing program, pre-clinical nursing students must complete: BIOS 254 Human Anatomy Credit(s): 4. BIOS 281 Physiology Credit(s): 4. BIOS 282 Microbiology Credit(s): 4. CHEM 120 Principles of Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 4. ENGL 100 Basic Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing Credit(s): 3. OR ENGL 112 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II Credit(s): 3. NURS 112 Introduction to Professional Nursing Credit(s): 1. PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3. Choose One: COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication Credit(s): 3. COMM 170 Small Group Communication Credit(s): 3. COMM 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3. COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements Required courses after admission into the clinical nursing program are: NURS 204 Essentials of Clinical Nursing Pharmacology Credit(s): 2. NURS 211 Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Theory Credit(s): 3. NURS 212 Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Clinical Credit(s): 3. NURS 213 Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Nursing Application Lab Credit(s): 1. NURS 217 Nursing of the Patient/Family II - Theory Credit(s): 4. NURS 218 Nursing of the Patient/Family II - Clinical Credit(s): 3. NURS 219 Nursing of the Patient/Family II - Nursing Application Lab Credit(s): 1. NURS 306 Nursing Assessment of the Patient - Theory Credit(s): 2. NURS 307 Nursing Assessment of the Patient - Clinical Credit(s): 1. NURS 341 Nursing of the Mental Health Patient/Family - Theory Credit(s): 2. NURS 343 Nursing of the Mental Health Patient/Family - Clinical Credit(s): 2. NURS 347 Introduction to Women’s Health - Theory Credit(s): 2. NURS 348 Introduction to Women’s Health - Clinical Credit(s): 2. NURS 351
Nursing of the Older Adult Patient/Family - Clinical Pediatric Nursing - Theory Pediatric Nursing - Clinical
NURS 353
Credit(s): 1.
NURS 355 NURS 356 NURS 358 NURS 365 NURS 367 NURS 368 NURS 441 NURS 442 NURS 450
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Nursing of the Patient/Family III - Theory
Credit(s): 2.
Nursing of the Patient/Family III - Clinical Credit(s): 2.5.
Critical Care Nursing - Theory Critical Care Nursing - Clinical Introduction to Nursing Research
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.5.
Credit(s): 2.
Applied Nursing Research Leadership/Management in Nursing - Theory
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 2.
Leadership/Management in Nursing: Team Leading - Clinical Leadership/Management in Nursing: Elective Setting - Clinical Nursing in the Community - Theory Nursing in the Community - Clinical
NURS 451
Credit(s): 3.
NURS 452
Credit(s): 2.
NURS 461 NURS 462
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
Supporting Courses Three credits of each of the following: INCS, ANTH or SOCI. See Department for approved options. BBST 465 Integration Seminar
Credit(s): 3.
And: MATH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Credit(s): 3. *
OR MATH 318 Biostatistics
Credit(s): 3. *
* Must be taken prior to Level 3, NURS 441. Clinical Nursing Program Admission Guidelines
Admission to Biola University, as a pre-clinical nursing major or otherwise, does not guarantee admission into the clinical nursing program. Admission into the clinical nursing program is competitive. There is a separate application process for designated pre-clinical nursing students to apply for acceptance into the clinical program. Guidelines for student selection are subject to change and are available through the Department of Nursing. 1. All applicants for acceptance into the clinical nursing program must: • Be a student in good standing at Biola University with no history of academic dishonesty and/or behavioral or other disciplinary problems. • Submit a complete application and supporting documents by the designated deadline, including satisfactory personal references and a well-written biographical sketch as described on the application form. • Demonstrate adequate English language and grammar writing skills, critical reasoning and effective communication during an interview with the nursing faculty. • Perform at or above 65 on the comprehensive TEAS nursing pre-admission test. Preparation for the exam is highly encouraged. • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from all colleges attended. • Have a total science GPA of 2.5 or higher on all required pre- requisite sciences. • Have completed 3 of the required sciences by the time of application review. • Have earned a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in all required pre-requisite courses. • Have earned a minimum grade of “B-” (2.67) in NURS 112 - Introduction to Professional Nursing.
Nursing of the Older Adult Patient/Family - Theory
Credit(s): 2.
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