RN to BSN Bridge


NURS 3350 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing

3 lec (3 Cr.) Synthesis of previous knowledge and skills provide the foundation for development of the baccalaureate prepared nursing roles as a provider of patient centered care, patient safety advocate, member of the interdisciplinary team, and member of the profession. Discussion includes examination of historical aspects of healthcare and nursing as a profession, analysis of nursing theory, application of clinical judgment, legal and ethical standards, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration.​

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 

NURS 3351 Research and Evidence Based Nursing Practice

(3 Cr,) Scholarly exchange prepares the baccalaureate nurse to understand the language of research and the scientific process through evaluation of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research methodology as a foundation for evidence-based practice in the healthcare setting. This course will investigate research methods and findings and promote appraisal skills to support evidence-based, patient-centered care, quality improvement, and safety outcomes.

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 

NURS 3353 Informatics & Technology in Healthcare

3 lec (3 Cr.) This course establishes the role of electronic information infrastructure in the delivery of care within the institution and inter-disciplinary care team. Focus of this course includes the utilization of informatics to access data to enhance quality and continuity of care in a variety of healthcare settings.​

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 

NURS 3354 Legal an Ethical Issues in Healthcare

(3 Cr.) This course discusses the application of law and ethical principles related to the practice of nursing in differing areas of practice.

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43

 

NURS 4314 Theoretical Principles of Nursing

3 lec/3 Cr.) This course examines the theoretical and conceptual bases of nursing to encourage the student to critique, evaluate and utilize appropriate nursing theory within their own practice. Focus will be on a variety of theories from nursing.

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 
 

NURS 4356 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan

3 lec (3Cr.) This course examines health promotion across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Emphasis is placed upon health and environmental patterns that promote or interfere with health attainment and risk reduction in the identified populations.

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43

 

NURS 4358 Public and Global Health Policy

3 lec (3 Cr.) This course explores the policies that influence healthcare in the U.S. and global healthcare delivery systems. Topics include healthcare policy development, quality assurance and quality improvement, legislative advocacy, disaster preparedness, bioterrorism, emerging infectious diseases, environmental health, levels of prevention, and the national health initiatives.

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 
 

NURS 4413 Comprehensive Health Assessment

3 lec/1 lab (4 Cr.) An in-depth coverage of a comprehensive health assessment with an emphasis on health promotion and how this concept is applied within nursing practice. This course focuses on the techniques of data collection and physical assessment and applying these across the lifespan and in a variety of diverse population groups and populations. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Clinical/Lab required.​

Credits
4
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 
 

NURS 4433 Population Foused Community Health

2 lec/5 Lab (4 Cr.) This combined theory and clinical course will explore the role of the community/public health nurse caring for individuals, families, communities, and populations through designing, implementing, and evaluating population-based interventions that promote the health of a community and its members. Emphasis is given to health promotion and disease/injury prevention within vulnerable and at-risk populations and minimizing health consequences of emergency and disaster situations. Entry-level competencies for public health nurses are developed through diverse clinical experiences in virtual and real-world settings.

Credits
4
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 
 

NURS 4457 Leadership and Management

4 lec (4Cr.) This course explores leadership and management theories, resource allocation, the nurse as a change agent, member of the profession, communication, and quality improvement in the healthcare setting.

Credits
4
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 
 

NURS 4358 Public and Global Health Policy

3 lec (3 Cr.) This course explores the policies that influence healthcare in the U.S. and global healthcare delivery systems. Topics include healthcare policy development, quality assurance and quality improvement, legislative advocacy, disaster preparedness, bioterrorism, emerging infectious diseases, environmental health, levels of prevention, and the national health initiatives.

Credits
3
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 

NURS 4433 Population Foused Community Health

This combined theory and clinical course will explore the role of the community/public health nurse caring for individuals, families, communities, and populations through designing, implementing, and evaluating population-based interventions that promote the health of a community and its members. Emphasis is given to health promotion and disease/injury prevention within vulnerable and at-risk populations and minimizing health consequences of emergency and disaster situations. Entry-level competencies for public health nurses are developed through diverse clinical experiences in virtual and real-world settings.

Credits
4
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43
 

NURS 4457 Leadership and Management

This course explores leadership and management theories, resource allocation, the nurse as a change agent, member of the profession, communication, and quality improvement in the healthcare setting.

Credits
4
 
Distribution
NURS

Course Fee
Lab Fee: $24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable): $43