RN to BSN Nursing Courses
NURS 324: Cornerstone of Professional Nursing
A course designed for the RN student to foster the advancement of knowledge and values of the nursing discipline. Health care and nursing culture is analyzed through perspectives in economics, policy, ethics, and evolving global issues. The focus is on critical thinking to advance the profession and improve health care. Prerequisite: RN to BSN student or permission of the program director
NURS 331: Holistic Assessment
A course designed for the RN student for developing knowledge and techniques for physical, psychosocial, functional, spiritual, and cultural assessments. Assessment techniques will be applied in the physical environment and will include techniques to be used with individuals and families across the life span during various states of health. Practice experiences:15 hours; Prerequisite: RN to BSN student or permission of the program director
NURS 332: Embracing the Dynamic and Challenged Communities
This course provides a foundation to facilitate community health nursing and is based on the synthesis of nursing knowledge and public health science. Emphasis is on partnerships and collaborations in health promotion and disease prevention programs for individuals and communities. Theory: 3 hours per week; Practice experiences: 50 hours; Prerequisite: RN to BSN student or permission of the program director
NURS 333: Evidence- Based Nursing Practice
This course provides the RN with an introduction to evidence-based clinical practice with a particular emphasis on synthesis and application of nursing knowledge. Students will build skills that guide inquiry and develop knowledge of the basic principles of the research process. Particular emphasis is placed on the ability to critically appraise research and determine its applicability to improve clinical practice and advance nursing education, policy, and research. Theory: 3 hours per week; Practice experiences: 25 hours; Prerequisites: Math 107 Statistics; RN to BSN student or permission of the program director
NURS 334: The Professional Nurse as an Emerging Leader
This course provides the RN student with an expanded view of leadership qualities and behaviors that support personal and professional growth as a nurse leader within complex systems of health care. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing leadership qualities based upon a variety of theories and models of leadership. Students will participate in activities and self-reflection that will support the acquisition of nursing expertise and assertion of leadership. Practice experiences: 50 hours; Prerequisite: RN to BSN student or permission of the program director
NURS Elective: Approved Nursing Electives
Nursing elective courses might include but are not limited to NURS 216, 230, 360, 370, 392, 399; Prerequisite: RN to BSN student or permission of the program director