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RN to BSN Bridge
NURS 3350 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 3351 Research and Evidence Based Nursing Practice
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 3353 Informatics & Technology in Healthcare
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 3354 Legal an Ethical Issues in Healthcare
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 4314 Theoretical Principles of Nursing
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 4356 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 4358 Public and Global Health Policy
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 4413 Comprehensive Health Assessment
Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (4 credit hours)
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: Clinical Travel fee=$20; Lab Fee=$24; Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$140
NURS 4358 Public and Global Health Policy
Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)
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: Internet Course Fee (if applicable)=$43; Health professions fee=$105
NURS 4433 Population Foused Community Health
Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (4 credit hours)
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; Health professions fee=$140
NURS 4457 Leadership and Management
Format: 3 lecture / 1 lab (4 credit hours)
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; Health professions fee=$140
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.