BS Nursing – RN to BSN

This theory course introduces the student to interpersonal communication between the nurse and patient and the steps involved in performing a patient health assessment. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making in relation to interpersonal and therapeutic communication and determining normal and health alterations. The student will apply content learned in anatomy and physiology.

This course is designed to assist the registered nurse to transition into the role of a baccalaureate prepared nurse emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. Students will develop a working knowledge of several interrelated concepts such as advanced theoretical concepts, contemporary evidence based nursing practice, functioning as leader and manager of healthcare and ethical/legal implications as a professional nurse. The student will use analysis to make informed clinical decision making, professional judgment, and lifelong learning decisions.

The course allows students to explore strategies that lead to increased sensitivity to the needs of clients from diverse cultures. Emphasis will be placed on concepts and theoretical models that define the concept of culture, belief systems, the nurse's self- awareness, the relationship between culture and traditional health practices, and identification of beliefs, values and practices in relation to health, illness, health seeking behaviors and nursing care. Required RN-BSN

This course will provide a foundation for the care of the older adult.u00a0 The theories and concepts of aging, such as the physiologic and psychosocial age-related changes, common problems associated with the aging process, myths of aging, and the appropriate nursing interventions.u00a0 The unique ethical and legal aspects of caring for the older adult are discussed.u00a0 The course content will provide a sound knowledge base for care of the older adult in all health care settings and to cultivate appreciation and respect for the older adult population.

The focus of this course is in-depth exploration of clinical leadership and management, current nursing trends, legal/ethical issues in nursing practice, promotion and use of research in nursing practice.

The student will explore health promotion and disease prevention theories, use of epidemiological models, and application of community and public health standards incorporating the current economic, political, and social issues.u00a0 Various community and population health issues will be explored, as well as the roles of the community health nurse.u00a0 Clinical integration provided in a variety of settings help to build professional roles, as a provider of direct and indirect care, advocate, collaborator, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession.

This course introduces students to the concepts of the research process and its application to nursing practice. Students will become familiar with the manner in which notable nursing research has influenced quality nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on students becoming knowledgeable consumers of research has they expand their nursing practice.

This course requires the student to integrate activities allowing progression from the role of student to that of novice nurse. The student will participate in both independent and supervised practice activities in preparation for independent practice and licensure.

Students study the evolution of information and the impact of technology on research, and learn how to access, evaluate, and synthesize acquired research. The research process and papers required, of each student include inquiry into the history of each student's chosen career along with the assignments on how changes in technology have impacted the communication processes in the career field.

This course is designed to provide a basis for business decisions through an introduction to the fundamental concepts of statistics and to the important methods of statistical inference.

In this course students study the rules of argument, inductive and deductive reasoning, the recognition of formal and informal fallacies, and the application of logical thinking at work and social settings.

This course applies general psychological principles and research to study the individual in organizational, workplace settings. Research- based principals and methods are utilized to study a variety of topics important to the understanding of human behavior in career settings. Emphasis is upon the interactive effects of situational and individual variables as they influence organizational behavior. Students will learn how principal theories and empirical findings from research in organizational psychology are used to improve employee performance and satisfaction.

This course focuses on the dynamics of groups and interpersonal relationships within the work setting. Small group theory and research form the basis for the study of professional communication and group decision-making skills. Students develop a clearer understanding of their own behavior and how it affects others in the workplace.