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thi nking and problem so ll'i ng through out the learn ing process; (2) stimulates the processes of inq ui ry and discovery; (3 ) provides exposure to a va ri ety of problems in a var iety of se tt in gs; (4) encourages maturation of the ability to utili ze internal and external eva luative feedback; and (5) promotes increasing self-<l irect ion and independence. Th e edu cato r as a ro le model enhances th e learning process by demonstrating Christian cari ng and the skills of inquiry and discovery. Acting as an exp ert lea rn er, fa cilitator , and resource person, tJ1e educator guides tJ1e student learner through the educational experience. We be lieve that education is a life long process wh ich facilitates the ongoing development of the learner 's potentialities for continued growth as a person, citizen, and professional nurse. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE l. To provide a bibli ca lly-ce n tered li be ral arts and profess ion al education as a fo undation for profes sional prac ti ce , advanced education, and producti ve living. 2. To deve lop grad uates wh o value individual di ve rsity, who respec t each perso n as uniquely created in God 's image , and wh o endeavor to assist clients to meet their needs. 3. To provide a broad th eo ry base as a foundation fo r the dynamic nursing practice which is required to mee t current and future health care needs of socie ty. 4. To fost er th e spi ritual com mitment , moral discernment , intellec tual inqui ry and competence in criti cal and creative thinking essential for continued growth as individuals, citi zens, and professionals. 5. To prepare graduates who are safe, competent practitioners and who are equipped for involvement in lead ership, advocacy, collaboration, edu cation, and research utilization activi ties required to fulfill the responsibili ties of baccal aureate pro fessi onal nurses in a broad variety of settings. Program Objectives To demonstrate the Christian car ing which is essential to the practice of professional nursing the graduate is expected to: l. Base nursing practice on a philosophical foundation consistent Mth Biola University and the Depart ment of Baccalaureate Nursing beliefs about the nature of persons and the nature of nursing.
health care delil'ery system including: (I) el'aluating the adequacy of health care ser1·ices for the commun ity; (2) projecting needs fo r additional or new se rl' ices; and (3) taking appropr ia te action to insure adequacy of ser1·ices. This requires nursing involvement with commun ity action groups and with local and na tional legislatil'e processes. We believe initial preparat ion of professional nurses to meet the health care needs of societ y is best accom plished th ro ugh the learning acquired in baccalaureate education. As nurse educa tors it is our responsibility to provide an enviro nment which facili tates the lea rning necessary to prepare graduates fo r profess ional prac ti ce and advanced professional education. Consistent with our belief about the nature of persons, we believe students and facul ty members are uniquely cre ated byGod and endowed byGod with dignity and worth. As Christian educa tors we va lue the distincti ve w ltural, ethnic, and social backgrounds of each person and recogni ze that tJ1is dive rsity enr iches our learning em;ronme nt. It is the role of the educator to prOl;de a lea rning climat e of Christian caring which: (l ) enhances students' abilities to use their own unique learning styles effecti ve ly; (2) promotes stud ents ' accomplishment of personal goals; and (3) fac ilitates students ' utili za tion of resources and personal support systems to enhance their ability to meet their individual learning needs. It is our beli ef that th e goal of learning is behavioral change in the cognitive, affecti ve , and psychomotor domain s. Learning is a purposeful , dynamic process and involves changes in knowledge, skill s, attitudes, va lues and/ or beliefs. Learning occu rs more efficiently, is more pervasive and more enduring when th e learner actively par ticipates in all phases of tJ1 e learn ing process. Pre1fous experience pro vides the foundation for current learn ing. Learning is fac ili tated when expe riences move from the famili ar to the unfamili ar and from simpl e to com plex. Learning which emphas izes dis covery of organizing principles rather than spec ifi c content facilitates the transfer of learning to novel situations. We believe criti ca l and creative thinking are essential for the profes si onal nurse. Development of these skills is fostered in a supportive learn ing environment whi ch (I ) provides opportunity for involvement in critical
Chair: Rebekah Fleege r, Ph. D. FACULTY Associate Professors: Fleege r, Gewe, Wes tcott (Assoc iate Chair) , Zu ke rberg Ass istant Professors: Cozad, Evere tt , Freeman, Steiner OVERVIEW Biola University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing whic h is accred ited by the Cali fo rni a Board of Regis tered Nursin g, 400 R Stree t, Suit e 4030, Sac ramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-3350; and the National League fo r Nursing Accrediting Commi ss ion , 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (800) 669-1656, ext. 153.· The program is designed to prepare graduates for a ca reer in profess ional nursing. The generic student may select a four or five year option . The Nursing Depart ment should be consulted for these options. Graduates of licensed voca tional , diploma and associate degree nursing programs may be admitted as transfer students and evaluated indi1;d ually. Policies are available from the Nursing Department. Clini ca l nursing experi ence s are provided with the cooperation of hosp~ tals and agencies throughout both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In com pliance 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 certifica tion 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 fac ulty of the Department of Nursing. PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the Department of Nursing is in agreement with that of the University. As such, we believe nurs ing is concerned lvith the wellbeing of the total person. Each individual is an integrated , unique person , created in God's image, and endowed byGod with dignity and worth. The entry of sin into the world has placed a constraint on the individual's total wellbeing which can onlybe remedied bythe power and love of God through fa ith in Jesus Christ. God has created all persons with the potential for dynamic growth and deve~ opment throughout their lives, and with
the right to make decisions which innu ence th ei r wellbeing. All perso ns require social in teraction to achieve and maintain we llbeing. The familywith in the context of its wltu ral emironment is the fundamental uni t th rough which the sociali zation process isadvanced. We be li eve that caring, as exemp li fi ed in the life of Jes us Christ, is the essence of nursing. The fows of nurs ing ac ti,; ty is the three client systems and the dynamic in teraction between them within the context of their environment. These three systems (personal, interper sonal and community) also are interact ing constantlywith internal and external stressors which may affect the integri ty of the systems. It is our view that the pur pose of nursing is to support and pro mote the processes that facilitate the sys tems' abilities to achieve and maintain adaptive equilibrium. Th is is accom plished through use of the nursin g process which is ongoing and involves assessing, diagnos ing, planning, imple menting, and evaluating. Effec tive use of this process enables the nurse to work with client systems at varyi ng locations on the health-illness continuum. Nursing is a dynami c profession based on a growing body of scientific knowledge. lfis our belief that Biblical studies, together with the behavioral, biological and physical sciences are fun damental to the development of nurs ing's own unique body of knowledge. Nursing is both art and science ; it s uniqueness does not reside in any spe cific component of theory or acti on, but can be found only in the whole. As one of the major health care pro fession s, we beli eve nursin g is accountable to God and to society for provision of quality health care smkes in a broad variety of settings. Baccalau reate nurses endeavor to meet thi s responsibility through involvement in leadership , collaboration, education, and research utilization activities to improve clinical practice, influence health care policies, and further the development of nursing science. In a rapidly changing world, ade quate and equitable delivery of health care is a critical problem. We believe that equal access to health care sm;ces is the right of every individual in society. 11uough its unique contribution, nurs ing can and must be an effective social force in promoting the quality and avai~ ability of health care ser1kes for all per sons. To effect positive changes nurses must participate in all aspects of the
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