General Education and Pre-Requisite Courses for Belhaven RN-BSN
| Humanities and Fine Arts | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| ENG101 | English I | 3 |
| ENG102 | English II | 3 |
| ENG203 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG204 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| HIS107 | Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS108 | Civilization II | 3 |
| BIB214 BIB215 |
Old Testament History --OR-- New Testament History |
3 3 |
| Total Required |
21 | |
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| MAT101 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BIO125 | Science and Culture II (can sub Gen. Bio w/ lab) | 4 |
| PSY303 MAT200 |
Statistics for Behavioral Science --OR-- Elementary Statistics |
3 3 |
| BIO230 | Human A&P I with lab | 4 |
| BIO231 | Human A&P II with lab | 4 |
| BIO371 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| CHE111 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE113 | Chemistry lab | 1 |
| Total Required |
29 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY201 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| SPC102 | Specialized Communications | 3 |
| Total Required |
9 | |
| Electives | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| Electives | 6 - 10 | |
| * The total number of electives hours a student will take is dependent on their transcript review. | ||
| Nursing | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| NUR311 | Intro to Professional Nursing | 2 |
| NUR314 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 |
| NUR321 | Medical Surgical Nursing | 5 |
| NUR322 | Reproductive Health Material and Newborn Nursing | 5 |
| NUR412 | Med-Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR411 | Mental-Behavioral Health Nursing | 4 |
| Total Required |
25 | |
Total Pre-Requisites |
89-91 |
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COURSES TAKEN AT BELHAVEN
| General | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| BUS280 | Introduction to Online Education* | 3 |
| WVC301 | Christian Interpretation of Life | 3 |
| *If someone has met ALL prerequisites prior to enrolling, then they may substitute an elective for Introduction to Online Education. | ||
| Nursing | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| NRN411 | Physical Assessment for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NRN412 | Professional Role Development | 2 |
| NRN413 | Pathophysiology for RNs | 3 |
| NRN414 | Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NRN415 NRN416 |
Professional Writing for Nurses --OR-- Informatics in Health Care (Nursing Elective) |
2 2 |
| NRN421 | Community Population Nursing (Clinical) | 5 |
| NRN422 | Nursing Research, Theory, and Practice | 3 |
| NRN423 | Leadership and Management in Nursing (Clinical) | 5 |
| NRN424 | Nursing Synthesis Seminar | 2 |
| NRN426 NRN427 |
Health Policy and Ethical Decision --OR-- Professional Growth and Empowerment (Nursing Elective) |
2 2 |
| Total Required |
33-36 | |
| RN-BSN Nursing Course Descriptions (NRN) | |
| 411 | Physical Assessment for the Practicing RN (3) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. Co-reqs: NRN412, 413, 414; (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427) This course provides the framework for preparing students to perform comprehensive health assessments on clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on taking a thorough nursing history, performing physiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual assessments, as well as identification of stressors and health risks. Laboratory experiences provide an opportunity to practice assessment skills on clients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. (Nursing Majors Only) (2 hours of lecture/6 hours of lab) |
| 412 | Professional Role Development (2) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. Co-reqs: NRN411, 413, 414; (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427) The course capitalizes on preexisting knowledge and experience of the RN student by serving as a bridge between theory and practice. This course initiates the process of perspective transformation that registered nurses typically experience during baccalaureate education that broadens their view of themselves, of nursing, and of the possibilities of their own practice. (Nursing RN-BSN Majors Only) (2 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 413 | Pathophysiology for RNs (3) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. Co-reqs: NRN 411, 412, 414 (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427) This course is designed to examine pathophysiology related to human illness within a systems framework. Emphasis is on understanding pathophysiology as an alteration in normal physiological functioning of individual client subsystems. Focus is on presentation of selected pathophysiology and subsequent symptomatology in diverse clients across the lifespan. (Nursing RN-BSN Majors Only) (3 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 414 | Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (3) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. Co-reqs: NRN 411, 412, 413 (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427) This course is designed to examine the basic drug classifications, concepts and principles of pharmacology with special consideration for the nursing role in developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy through the use of the nursing process. Nursing implications relative to the utilization of drug therapy are examined. (Nursing RN-BSN Majors Only) (3 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 421 | Community-Population Nursing (5) Pre-reqs: NRN 411, 412, 413, 414; (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427). Co-reqs: NRN 422, 423, 424. This course is designed to introduce concepts of community health utilizing the population focused nursing process. This course places emphasis on health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management in selected community settings. (Nursing RN-BSN Majors Only) (3 hours of lecture/9 hours of lab) |
| 422 | Nursing Research, Theory and Practice (3) Pre-reqs: NRN 411, 412, 413, 414; (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427). Co-reqs: NRN 421, 423, 424. This course is designed to introduce nursing students to the fundamentals and principles of the research process and its application in nursing. The importance of searching relevant literature, understanding research methods, reviewing research, understanding, and evaluating research findings related to the practice of nursing are emphasized. The research process as a basis for scientific nursing knowledge is examined. The steps in the research process are identified, discussed, and developed into a proposal. (3 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 423 | Leadership and Management In Nursing (5) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. Pre-reqs: NRN 411, 412, 413, 414; (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427). Co-reqs: NRN 421, 422, 424. This didactic and clinical course is designed to prepare students to acquire skills in nursing management in health care systems. The student will synthesize management theory and evidence pertaining to management processes, as well as developing the skills of delegation, conflict management, and leadership. Legal and ethical issues are discussed with a focus on personal accountability and responsibility. Standards of practice and the significance of functioning according to state regulations and statutes are analyzed. Application of leadership and management principles will be demonstrated within a variety of health care environments. (Nursing RN-BSN Majors Only) (3 hours of lecture/9 hours of lab) |
| 424 | Nursing Synthesis Seminar (2) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. Pre-reqs: NRN 411, 412, 413, 414; (Electives NRN415/416, 426/427). Co-reqs: NRN 421, 422, 423. This seminar course helps students synthesize selected nursing concepts and apply them to professional, autonomous nursing practice. Ethical and political economic principles that guide and influence nursing practice and global and local health care systems are analyzed. Focuses on evolution and transition of professional nursing practice in diverse settings within a context of emerging societal issues and trends. This course will provide the RN the opportunity to integrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professional baccalaureate nursing practice. (Nursing RN-BSN Majors Only) (2 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| Elective Courses | |
| 415 | Professional Writing for Nurses (2) Pre-reqs: Admission to the RN-BSN program. This course focuses on the role of scholarly productivity in nursing. The student is taught write polished scholarly papers, narratives, and abstracts, using appropriate formatting and style for nursing professionals. (2 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 416 | Informatics in Health Care (2) Pre-reqs: None This course focuses on computer applications, technology, internet tools for data management, information systems & telecommunications in nursing administration, education and practice. Problem solving and mini-design projects related to increased efficiency in nursing care delivery. (2 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 426 | Health Policy and Ethical Decision-Making (2) Pre-reqs: None This course examines the foundations of healthcare policy, the financial structure of healthcare systems, and the regulatory environments that have impact on nursing practice and client care. Emphasis is on selected issues affecting healthcare policy. Focus is on the influence of the nursing profession on policy and regulation. (2 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |
| 427 | Professional Growth and Empowerment (2) Pre-reqs: None This course designed to focus on issues related to professional practice, career planning, personal goal setting, and empowerment of self and others. Students will discuss factors related to job performance, performance expectations and evaluation, reality orientation, and commitment to life-long learning. (2 hours of lecture/0 hours of lab) |