Nursing
• Two references: • If the ADN or LVN program was completed in the last 5 years, one reference is required from a faculty member from the last year of nursing courses. • In the applicant has been employed as an RN or LVN, a work recommendation from an immediate supervisor who has worked with the applicant for at least 6 months is required. • Educational and work resume. Nursing Courses for which the RN may receive credit include: Theory Clinical NURS 211/217 NURS 213/218/219/ NURS 358/367 NURS 365/368 NURS 204 N/A NURS 303 NURS 303 NURS 341 NURS 343 NURS 347/355 NURS 348/356 NURS 351 NURS 352 N/A NURS 451 Nursing course for which the LVN may receive credit include NURS 212 and 213. 3. Minimum Degree Requirements All candidates will take a minimum of 7 upper- division nursing courses. This will include NURS 300 (1-3 credits) in which the writing competency requirement will be met and which is designed to facilitate socialization into baccalaureate professional nursing. The credits of NURS 300 will be started during the first year following acceptance into the nursing program. The content and credits will vary with individual needs, depending upon prior education experiences and the number of credits transferred in. These initial credits must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in any other clinical nursing course. The minimum required courses will include: NURS 300 Professional Nursing Seminar
Courses Nursing (NURS)
NURS 112 - Introduction to Professional Nursing This course will introduce the student to professional nursing care of diverse and vulnerable populations across the globe. Course discussion will include the history, education, practice roles, national and state standards of practice and caring ministry of the Christian professional nurse. Restriction(s): May not be Freshman class. Note(s): This course is required for admission into the clinical nursing program. Credit(s): 1. NURS 204 - Essentials of Clinical Nursing Pharmacology Use of the nursing process in the administration of medication. Corequisite(s): 217, 218, 219. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Credit(s): 2. NURS 211 - Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Theory First of three core courses on medical-surgical nursing care of diverse populations. Introduces the student to pathophysiology of disease, the evidence-based knowledge and skill needed for quality nursing patient care, and for nursing as Christian ministry. Corequisite(s): 212, 213, 306, 307. Note(s): Acceptance into the clinical nursing program required. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 3. NURS 212 - Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 211 content. Corequisite(s): 211, 213, 306, 307. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 3. NURS 213 - Nursing of the Patient/Family I - Nursing Application Lab Simulation and skills laboratory practice required for NURS 212 clinical application. Corequisite(s): 211, 212, 306, 307. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least 80% on lab exams to receive credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Credit(s): 1. NURS 217 - Nursing of the Patient/Family II - Theory Second of three core courses on medical-surgical nursing care of diverse populations. Expands student learning of disease pathophysiology and the evidence-based knowledge, applied reasoning and skill needed for quality and Christian nursing care. Prerequisite(s): 211, 306. Corequisite(s): 204, 218, 219. Note(s): Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $90. Credit(s): 4. NURS 218 - Nursing of the Patient/Family II - Clinical Clinical application of NURS 217 theory, reasoning and skill. Corequisite(s): 204, 217, 219. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least a “C” (2.00) for credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Introduction to Nursing Research
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 1.
NURS 441 NURS 442 NURS 450
Applied Nursing Research Leadership/Management in Nursing - Theory
Credit(s): 2.
Leadership/Management in Nursing: Elective Setting - Clinical Credit(s): 2. Nursing in the Community - Theory Credit(s): 4. Nursing in the Community - Clinical Credit(s): 4.
NURS 452
NURS 461 NURS 462
NURS 219 - Nursing of the Patient/Family II - Nursing Application Lab
Simulation and skills laboratory practice necessary for NURS 218 clinical application. Corequisite(s): 204, 217, 218. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Must earn at least 80% on lab exams to receive credit. Course may be challenged for the credits listed. Credit(s): 1.
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