School of Nursing
Mission Statement
Curricula
BSN Program
Course Descriptions
School of Nursing
Mission Statement
Curricula
BSN Program
Course Descriptions
L. Julia Ball, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Nursing
Maggie T. Dorsey, Learning Resource Center Coordinator
Mission Statement
The School of Nursing endeavors to prepare students
with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing
society. The School of Nursing contributes to the profession of nursing and to
the development of students through: 1) the provision of quality
nursing-education that prepares graduates with the nursing knowledge and
competencies necessary to assume responsible positions in the delivery of health
care and 2) the discovery and creation of knowledge in the discipline of
nursing.
The nursing curriculum provides a required sequence of courses in nursing as well as required courses in the behavioral, biological, and physical sciences and communications. Learning experiences occur in a variety of settings, including the classroom, science laboratories, nursing skills laboratory, and area health care facilities.
Courses in the BSN completion track build upon the student’s basic nursing program in preparation for practice in a variety of clinical settings.
Professors
Patricia R. Cook, RN, (Adult Nursing), Ph.D., University of South
Carolina, 1995, School of Nursing Chair in Neuroscience or Surgical
Nursing
Lou Gramling, RN (Psychiatric Nursing), Ph.D., Medical College of
Georgia, 1991,
Linda Johnston, RN, (Adult Nursing), Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1993
Associate Professor
L. Julia Ball, RN, (Gerontological Nursing), Ph.D., University of South
Carolina/Medical University of South Carolina, 1997
Assistant Professors
Maggie T. Dorsey, RN, (Adult Nursing), Ed.D., Georgia Southern
University, 2005, Ione Wells Hanly/Bank of America Chair in Nursing
Phyllis R. Farr-Weinstein, RN, ANP, (Adult Nursing), M.S.N., Medical
College of Georgia, 1984
Jo Ellen McDonough, RN, (Community and Psychiatric Nursing), Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina, 2003
Thayer McGahee, RN, (Health Care Across the Life Span), Ph.D., Medical
College of Georgia, 1998
Instructors
Maureen Bravo, RN, CPNP, (Maternal-Child Nursing), M.S.N., Medical
College of Georgia, 1997
Priscilla Davis, APRN, FNP, BC (Nursing), M.S.N., University of South
Carolina, 2001
Peggy A. Morowski, RN, (Nursing Administration), M.S.N., University of
California-San Francisco, 1984
Joyce Pompey, RN, (Adult Nursing), M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia,
1990
Lisa Simmons, RN, (Child Health Nursing), M.S.N., University of Alabama,
1988
Michele Steinhauser, RN, (Adult Nursing), M.S., University of Maryland,
1996
Jeanne J. Townes, RN, (Community Health) M.S.N., University of South
Carolina, 2000
Iris Walliser, RN, (Adult Nursing), M.S.N., University of Alabama Birmingham,
1973
Distinguished Professor Emerita
Trudy G. Groves, RN, GNPC, (Gerontological Nursing), Ed.D., University of
Georgia, 1985
Professors Emeriti
Sandra J. Chubon, RN, (Community Health), Ph.D., University of South
Carolina, 1986
Janice Cullen, RN, (Adult Nursing), Ed.D. University of South Carolina,
1994
Betty B. Gardner, RN, FNPC, (Maternal-Child), M.N., University of South
Carolina, 1979
Elizabeth A. Hutchins, RN, (Gerontology), Ph.D., University of
Washington, 1978
Parivash S. Mura, RN, (Maternal-Child), M.S.N., Medical College of
Georgia, 1973
Mary Ann S. Rogers, RN, (Psychiatric Nursing), Ed.D., University of South
Carolina, 1988
The School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This program is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York, New York, 10006; Telephone number: 800-669-1656, ext. 153; Fax number: 212-812-0390; e-mail address: www.nlnac.org). The graduate of this program is prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings and has the necessary background for graduate nursing education. For registered nurses desiring to complete the baccalaureate degree, the School of Nursing offers an upper-level curriculum designed to meet the learning needs of graduates of Associate Degree or Diploma Programs in Nursing.
A graduate of the BSN Program at USCA:
1. Provides professional nursing care based on knowledge derived from theory and research.
2. Utilizes critical thinking in the provision of nursing care.
3. Communicates effectively.
4. Accepts responsibility and accountability for functioning within the legal and ethical scope of nursing practice.
5. Demonstrates commitment to the values of caring and diversity.
6. Coordinates the health care of clients across the lifespan in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
7. Applies strategies for health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the lifespan.
8. Explains the need for lifelong learning.
9. Explains the importance of participation in activities to improve the nursing profession.
Philosophy
The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program views
nursing as an art and science with a diverse theoretical base that is a vital
component of health care. The scientific base of nursing expands as theories are
advanced, developed from practice, tested in practice-based research, and
further refined for practice in a variety of settings. Because the knowledge
base for nursing is continually advancing and health care is evolving, nurses
must be prepared for change. The body of knowledge called nursing is unique;
however, it is based in part on knowledge gleaned from the humanities, social,
behavioral, and physical sciences.
Nursing practice includes the delivery of care to individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of settings and the promotion of health and wellness. Nursing care is holistically based and sensitive to the diversity of the clients served and their values.
As members of a profession, nurses function as participants in the health care team in an evolving health care system. Nurses have a responsibility to be knowledgeable and active in political and regulatory processes that impact the definition and implementation of nursing care. Commitment to life-long learning is necessary to maintain competence within the nursing profession.
BSN Generic Track
Admission Requirements
General Admission
Admission to the University of South Carolina Aiken
is determined by standard admission requirements. Incoming first year students
wishing to pursue a nursing degree must have a predicted GPA of 3.0 or above for
placement in the 8 semester curriculum plan and assignment to a nursing advisor.
Admission to Clinical Nursing Courses
Students in the baccalaureate degree in nursing major may apply for admission
no later than October 15th to begin the clinical nursing course sequence in the
spring semester or March 15th to begin the clinical nursing course sequence in
the fall semester. Enrollment is limited. The following criteria are used for
admission to the clinical nursing course sequence through a competitive
selection process:
• GPA of 2.75 or higher
• no more than 1 science course with a grade below C*
• completion of 30 designated prerequisite credits in required general education courses prior to the term in which the application is submitted with a grade of ‘C’ or better in all required courses (contact the School of Nursing office or the web site for a list of courses)
• two references
Admission to the baccalaureate degree in nursing major does not guarantee admission to nursing courses. Admission to clinical courses is a competitive process and meeting of minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the nursing courses. Students who are not accepted in the nursing courses must submit a new application for the next admit date and must compete with the new admission group.
Transfer students, change of major students, students with undergraduate degrees, and students returning to the University after an absence of at least 12 months who do not have a GPA of 2.75 may be considered for admission to the clinical nursing courses after meeting the following criteria:
• Successful completion of 15 hours with a 3.0 GPA in USCA courses; or
• Successful completion of 30 hours with a 2.75 GPA in USCA courses.
To meet these requirements, it is strongly recommended that students enroll in course work that is degree applicable.
A suggested course of study is available through the student’s nursing advisor. Any student who has not achieved a 2.75 GPA with 60 attempted semester hours at USCA will not be allowed to remain in the nursing program and will be required to change majors.
Courses designated as professional nursing courses are limited to candidates who have been formally accepted into the USCA nursing program.
* If a student has lower than a C in two science courses, admission to the School of Nursing will be denied. An appeal process to the School of Nursing Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee is in place.
Advanced Placement
1. General education courses identified by the University can be used for
advanced placement through CLEP examination. University departmental exams
may be used for advanced placement if offered by the appropriate department
and if the student meets the expected testing level identified by the
department.
2. The BSN program offers theoretical and practical challenge exams for entering LPN/LVNs (ANRS 201). If the student meets the expected testing level, advanced placement will be granted. A student desiring to challenge ANRS 201 must complete all components of the challenge examinations by the last day of class for the semester prior to entry.
Progression and Retention
Students enrolled in the BSN major must abide by the
following:
1. A grade of "C+" or better is required in all nursing courses.
2. Any time that nursing students incur a second "C" or lower in the same nursing course in the major requirement, they will be dismissed from the School of Nursing. Any time that nursing students incur two "Cs" or lower in different nursing courses of the major requirement, they will be dismissed from the School of Nursing.
3. Any nursing course in which the student does not reach the standard required to pass in the major requirements must be retaken at the USCA School of Nursing.
4. A grade of ‘C’ or better in any non-nursing prerequisites to other courses is required before progression to the next course.
5. A system cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained for continued enrollment in the baccalaureate program.
6. ANRS 411 is required during the last semester of degree work.
7. Students must complete all nursing courses in three and a half calendar years after acceptance into the clinical courses.
Student records will be monitored for suspensions at the end of each semester by nursing faculty. Students will be notified of suspension from the BSN program.
Testing
Throughout the curriculum, standardized
achievement tests are used to assess students’ progress in specific nursing
content. Based on the results of these tests, students will be required to
remediate course content. The remediation work must be satisfactorily completed
by the last day the class meets. Incomplete remediation will result in course
failure and a grade no higher than a "D". A testing fee will be charged to
students each semester to cover the cost of these tests.
Transfer Credit
Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75
or better. A Transfer Credit Summary will be prepared by the Office of
Admissions after receipt of a student’s official transcript from any college
previously attended.
1. Students may transfer equivalent courses for the general education requirements. The courses must meet the University requirements for transfer credit.
2. Students may transfer equivalent courses within the nursing major. Junior and senior level BSN courses that are more than five years old cannot be applied toward the BSN degree. The courses must meet the University requirements for transfer credits. The last 30 hours of credit must be earned in residence at the University.
3. The School of Nursing of USCA abides by the statewide transfer and articulation plan developed for nursing programs within the state of South Carolina.
Health Regulations
Students are required to meet health requirements of
the University. When students enter the clinical nursing course sequence, they
are required to:
1. provide evidence of a recent physical examination prior to attending clinical courses. Information must be updated annually.
2. provide evidence of annual tuberculosis screening.
3. provide evidence of chickenpox immunity (shown through titer or immunization).
4. documentation of vaccination of the following:
a) rubella (positive titer acceptable)
b) rubeola (positive titer acceptable)
c) mumps (positive titer acceptable)
d) diphtheria
e) tetanus
f) hepatitis B (both immunization and titer)
Students are encouraged to carry accident and illness insurance.
Background check and drug screening are required.
CPR Completion
All students enrolled in nursing courses are required to maintain current
certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (adult, child and infant CPR,
conscious obstructed airway, and unconscious obstructed airway).
Drug Policy
The School of Nursing maintains a drug free
environment. Details on the drug policy can be found in the School of Nursing
BSN Student Handbook.
South Carolina Student Nurses Association
Faculty of the Baccalaureate Degree Program strongly
encourage each student to join the South Carolina Student Nurses Association (SCSNA).
The SCSNA is the professional student organization and provides participation in
health-related activities on campus and in the community.
Application for Licensure in Nursing
Prior to completion of the last semester of study,
students are expected to apply for the nursing licensing examination, NCLEX-RN,
and apply for licensure to the South Carolina State Board of Nursing or other
Board of Nursing in the jurisdiction where the student will be employed after
graduation. Conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation could
result in ineligibility for nursing licensure. Under these circumstances, early
notification of the appropriate state board of nursing is recommended in order
to clarify mechanisms related to determining eligibility.
Attendance Policy
Classroom attendance is expected. Attendance in
clinical is required to pass the course. In the event of an unavoidable absence,
the student must give prior notification to the clinical professor. An
arrangement for missed/excused work is made at the discretion of the course
coordinator.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Specific information related to the ADA can be found
in the School of Nursing BSN Student Handbook.
Student Release Form
Students are required to sign a Student Release
Form. This form includes the following statements:
I hereby release the School of Nursing and the University of South Carolina Aiken from responsibility for any injury or illness to me (and if pregnant, my unborn baby) while attending hospital or other clinicals. I understand that risks to exist for me (and if pregnant, my unborn baby) while practicing nursing in the hospital setting and I do assume any and all risks involved.
More information on this statement can be found in the School of Nursing BSN Student Handbook.
Ability Statement
Students entering the BSN Program will be required
to perform certain skills requiring specific abilities. See the School of
Nursing BSN Student Handbook for a listing of these abilities.
Resource Information
Information regarding tuition, fees, and length of
program is provided to and available through the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York, New York
10006; Telephone number: 800-669-1656, ext. 153; Fax number: 212-812-0390;
e-mail address: www.nlnac.org.
Program of Study
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Generic Track
1. General Education Requirements ....................................................
55
A. Skills and Competencies1
English 101 and 1022 .....................................................................
6
Math 108 or higher and Statistics3 .................................................. 6
Applied Speech Communication4.................................................... 3
B. Methods and History of Disciplines5
Natural Sciences ..........................................................................
16
(Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Chemistry6)
Social/Behavioral Sciences .............................................................
9
(Introductory Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, Introductory Sociology)
Humanities7 (at least two areas) ......................................................
9
Philosophy (not logic),
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Religion, Humanities (AHUM acronym),
Selected Language courses,
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
Honors (AHON acronym)
History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)............................ 3
American Political
Institutions........................................................... 3
(APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)
2. Major Requirements ..........................................................................
67
A. ANRS 201, 202,
301, 307, 309, 310, 312, 315, 322, 323, 324, 413, 414, 417, 418, 419, 421
Total hours required5..................................................................................
122
1
For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing
described on page 46.
2
Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to
fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102
with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements
and before taking other English courses.
3
AMTH 221 and AMTH 222 cannot be used for General Education math credit
EXCEPT by students graduating with degrees in Elementary, Early Childhood or
Special Education.
4
The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM
201, ACOM 241, and ACOM 342.
5
At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved
non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s
degree program.
6
The following are accepted for Chemistry: ACHM 101 or ACHM 111.
7
For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education
requirement, see page 31.
BSN Completion Track
BSN Completion Major Admissions Requirements
1. admission to USCA;
2. Associate of Science degree in nursing or diploma in nursing and South Carolina RN licensure;
3. completion of each of the following courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or better:
A. Biology (ABIO) 232 (Anatomy), 242 (Physiology), 330 (Microbiology)
B. Chemistry (ACHM) 101 (Introduction to Chemistry)
C. English (AEGL) 101 (Composition), 102 (Composition and Literature)
D. Psychology (APSY) 101 (Introductory Psychology), 310 (Developmental Psychology)
E. Sociology 101 (ASCY) (Introductory Sociology)
4. current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in South Carolina;
5. references addressing clinical competency (nursing practice performance) from two recent nursing employers at supervisory level;
6. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
All requirements must be met before admission to the BSN major will be granted.
Transfer Credit
Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. A
Transfer Credit Summary will be prepared by the Office of Admissions after
receipt of a student’s official transcript from any college previously attended.
1. Students may transfer equivalent courses for the general education requirements. The courses must meet the University requirements for transfer credit.
2. Students may transfer equivalent courses within the nursing major. Junior and senior level BSN courses that are more than five years old cannot be applied toward the BSN degree. The courses must meet the University requirements for transfer credits. The last 30 hours of credit must be earned in residence at the University.
3. The School of Nursing of USCA abides by the statewide transfer and articulation plan developed for nursing programs within the state of South Carolina.
Advanced Placement
1. General education courses identified by the University can be used for advanced placement through CLEP examination. University departmental exams may be used for advanced placement if offered by the appropriate department and if the student meets the expected testing level identified by the department.
2. Registered nurses can write the NLN exam for advanced placement in biology courses. If the student meets the expected testing level, advanced placement will be granted.
3. The BSN program offers challenge exams for selected BSN courses (ANRS 312). If the student meets the expected testing level, advanced placement will be granted. A student desiring to write a BSN Challenge Exam must notify the course coordinator at the beginning of the semester prior to the semester the student wishes to write the exam.
Progression and Retention
Students enrolled in the BSN Nursing major must abide by the following:
1. A grade of C is required in all courses.
2. Any time that nursing students incur a second failure in the same course in the major requirement, they will be dismissed from the School of Nursing. Any time that nursing students incur two failures in different courses of the major requirement, they will be dismissed from the School of Nursing.
3. A grade of C or better in any prerequisite to other courses is required before progression to the next course.
4. A system cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained for continued enrollment in the baccalaureate program.
5. ABSN 411 is required during the last semester of degree work.
Student records will be monitored for suspensions at the end of each semester by nursing faculty. Students will be notified of suspension from the BSN program.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Specific information related to the ADA can be found in the School of
Nursing BSN Student Handbook.
Graduation
University guidelines for graduation in effect at the time of admission to
the BSN major will be followed. Students must complete credit hours as follows:
Program of Study*
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSN Completion Track
1. General Education Requirements ..................................................
55
A. Skills and Competencies1
English 101 and 1022 ...................................................................
6
Math 108 or higher and Statistics3 ............................................... 6
Applied Speech Communication4.................................................. 3
B. Methods and History of Disciplines5
Natural Sciences .......................................................................
16
(Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Chemistry)
Social/Behavioral Sciences ..........................................................
9
(Introductory Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, Introductory Sociology)
Humanities6 (at least two areas) ....................................................
9
Philosophy (not logic),
History, Literature, Fine Arts History,
Religion, Humanities (AHUM acronym),
Selected Language courses,
Communications (last two digits in 50s or 60s)
Honors (AHON acronym)
History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102)........................ 3
American Political
Institutions....................................................... 3
(APLS 201, AHST 201, or AHST 202)
2. Major Requirements ...................................................................... 65
A. Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Basic nursing education must include content in the following areas:
Fundamentals of Nursing, Maternal-Child Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing
and
Psychiatric Nursing
................................................................... 33
B. Baccalaureate Level Courses:
ANRS 307,
308 .............................................................................. 6
ANRS 312,
315
.............................................................................. 8
ANRS
413, 421
............................................................................. 8
ANRS 414, 417,
422 .................................................................... 10
Total hours required5.............................................................................
120
1
For undergraduate writing proficiency, see Proficiency Portfolio in Writing
described on page 46.
2
Students must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better in order to
fulfill general education requirements. Students must also complete AEGL 102
with a grade of C or better in order to fulfill general education requirements
and before taking other English courses.
3
AMTH 221 and AMTH 222 cannot be used for General Education math credit
EXCEPT by students graduating with degrees in Elementary, Early Childhood or
Special Education.
4
The following are considered Applied Speech Communication courses: ACOM
201, ACOM 241, and ACOM 342.
5
At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies, unless an approved
non-Western world studies course has been completed elsewhere in the student’s
degree program.
6
For a list of courses that will meet the Humanities general education
requirement, see page 31.
* The Program of Study for the BSN major is determined by the date of initial acceptance into the BSN program.
All nursing courses for the RN to BSN Completion Track are available online.
Student Responsibilities
1. The student is responsible for obtaining the initial required health exam prior to the first clinical course and for completing the annual health questionnaire requirements. Health exams must meet clinical agency requirements including TB screening, documentation of rubella titer (or previous rubella), current tetanus immunization. Health questionnaires and TB screening must be completed on an annual basis following the initial exam.
2. The student is responsible for providing evidence of current liability insurance, current CPR certification and current S.C. licensure to the student’s BSN advisor on registration for a clinical course. Clinical participation will not be permitted and the student will be counted as absent until all required evidence is provided.
3. The student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical resources. Urban and rural areas will be sites of experiences, so access to an automobile to permit home care experiences is expected.
4. USCA name tag will be required for clinical experiences.
5. Class attendance policies of the University will be enforced. The student is encouraged to maintain punctual and regular class attendance.
6. Students are expected to attend all clinical experiences with absences only if unavoidable because of sickness or other cause, rendering attendance impossible. Make up time for clinical absences will be left to the discretion of the faculty and availability of clinical facilities.
7. Students are responsible for input into School of Nursing, BSN Program decision-making through the established School of Nursing Committee Structure.
Nursing (ANRS)
ANRS 201 Fundamentals of Nursing. (5) (Prereq: ANRS 307 and
Admission to the professional program; Coreq: ANRS 307) This course
will introduce the nursing student to the theory and practice
related to the application of concepts and skills in providing
nursing care. (3 hour lecture, 6 hours lab/week)
ANRS 202 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice. (3) (Prereq: Admission to the professional program and C or better in ABIO 330) Theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice are presented with an emphasis on the health/illness continuum and health promotion. Theories of human development and the concept of health and the nursing process will be integrated to prepare the nurse to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
ANRS 301 Pharmacology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 242) The study of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications with emphasis on nursing implications for patient care.
ANRS 307 Health Assessment. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232, ABIO 242, admission to Baccalaureate in Nursing clinical courses) Introduces the student to a foundation in assessing the physical and psychosocial health status of individuals across the lifespan; assessment skills and selected screening procedures will be applied in a client simulated lab. (2.5 hours lecture/1.5 hours lab/ per week)
ANRS 308 Professional Nursing. (3) (Prereq: RN Licensure and admission to Baccalaureate in Nursing clinical courses) The development of nursing as a professional discipline and science and related issues; introduction to nursing theories, processes and practice roles.
ANRS 309 Adult Health Nursing I. (5) (Prereq: ABIO 330, ANRS 201, 202, 312; Co-req: ANRS 301) Through the use of the nursing process, students focus on specific interventions in the care of adult clients experiencing alterations in function. (3 lecture hours/6 lab hours/per week)
ANRS 310 Adult Health Nursing II. (5) (Prereq: ANRS 301, 309, 323) Continuation of Adulth Health Nursing I. Through the use of the nursing process, students focus on specific interventions in the care of adult clients experiencing alterations in function. (3 lecture hours/6 lab hours/per week)
ANRS 312 Pathophysiology. (3) (Prereq: ABIO 232, ABIO 242, admission to Baccalaureate in Nursing clinical courses) Focuses on the pathological bases of disease processes and clinical manifestations of selected diseases.
ANRS 315 Community Health Nursing. (5) (Generic Track Prereq: ANRS 323; Generic Track Prereq. or Co-Req: ANRS 324; Completion Track Prereq: RN Licensure and ANRS 307 and ANRS 308; Completion Track Prereq. or Co-Req: ANRS 312) Concepts of community health nursing are presented and applied in clinical settings with emphasis on the community and the family as clients. Communicable disease control, principles of epidemiology, health promotion practices, family theories, and public health issues are addressed. (3 hours lecture/ 6 hours lab/ per week)
ANRS 322 Psychiatric Nursing. (5) (Prereq: ANRS 301, 309, 323) Through the use of the nursing process, students utilize a model of psychodynamics in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of mental health. Therapeutic communication is included with appropriate clinical experiences. (3 hours lecture/ 6 hours lab/ per week)
ANRS 323 Maternity Nursing. (5) (Prereq: ANRS 201, ANRS 307, ANRS 312, ANRS 202) Students use the nursing process to individualize family-centered maternity care, with clinical experience providing the opportunity to apply these principles. (3 hours lecture/ 6 hours lab/ per week)
ANRS 324 Child Health Nursing. (5) (Prereq: ANRS 301, 310, 322, 323) Students use the nursing process to provide family-centered care to the pediatric client and the family. (3 hours lecture/ 6 hours lab/ per week)
ANRS 398 Special Topics. (1-3) (Prereq: Consent of instructor) An elective course on selected topics in nursing.
ANRS 413 Nursing Research. (3) (Completion Track Prereq: ANRS 308 and one of the following: APSY 225 or ASTA 201 or ABUS 296; Generic Track Prereq: ANRS 309 or Permission of instructor, and one of the following: APSY 225 or ASTA 201 or ABUS 296) The course provides an introduction to analytical and critical thinking, scientific concepts, methods and decisions, ethical and legal concerns, and research techniques essential to the research process. Emphasis is placed on the student as a consumer of nursing research.
ANRS 414 Ethical-Legal Issues in Nursing. (3) (Completion Track Prereq: ANRS 308; Generic Track Prereq: ANRS 310 or Permission of instructor) This course emphasizes the principles and concepts of ethical theory and the legal basis for nursing practice. Ethical issues affecting nursing practice are examined to provide a basis for students to form intelligent, unbiased, ethical decisions. The legal responsibilities of nursing practice are identified and discussed particularly as they related to ethical dilemmas and safe nursing practice.
ANRS 417 Gerontological Nursing. (3) (Generic Track Prereq: ANRS 323; Completion Track Prereq: ANRS 308; Completion Track Prereq. or Coreq: ANRS 315) Theories of human development and the achievement and maintenance of healthy life-styles of elders are explored.
ANRS 418 Entry into Practice. (1) (Prereq: ANRS 315, ANRS 415, ABSN 414) Synthesis and critical evaluation of issues related to entry into professional nursing practice. Study of nursing theories and processes as they affect practice roles.
ANRS 419 Synthesis of Nursing Care for Clients with Complex Health Problems. (5) (Prereq: ANRS 315, 413, 417; Coreq: ANRS 421) Through the use of the Nursing Process, students focus on interventions in the care of adult clients experiencing multi-system alterations in function. (3 hours lecture/6 hours lab)
ANRS 421 Leadership and Management in Nursing. (5) (Generic Track Prereq: ANRS 315, 413, 417; Generic Track Coreq: ANRS 419; Completion Track Prereq: Enrollment in BSN Completion and in last semester) Leadership and management concepts and principles for professional nursing practice. Emphasis on knowledge and skills that impact effective leadership and management roles. This course will provide for the senior project and must be in the student’s last semester. (3 hours lecture/ 6 hours lab)
ANRS 422 Care of the Client with Complex Health Needs. (4) (Prereq: RN Licensure and last semester of nursing) In this course students synthesize knowledge from all previous courses as care is provided to people with complex health needs in hospitals, clinics, or specialized healthcare facilities or agencies. ( 2 hours lecture/6 hours lab)
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