Online RN-to-BS in Nursing Courses
NURS 331 - Nursing as a Profession
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the RN to BS Nursing Program
Credits: 3
Course Description: Contemporary nursing is considered in the context of the history of the profession and the theory, knowledge, and reasoning that are needed for current and evolving nursing roles. In addition, students are challenged to identify professional goals and a personal philosophy of nursing.
NURS 452 - Holistic Health Assessment
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 4
Course Description: This course focuses on the holistic and multi-dimensional approach to health assessment and the development of physical assessment skills, which are essential for critical thinking, culturally sensitive clinical decisions, therapeutic interventions, and achievement of desired health outcomes across the life span. Students refine competencies in critical thinking and physical assessment skills in laboratory sessions, the use of case studies and human patient simulation technology.
NURS 333 - Evidence-Based Practice
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 3
Course Description: This course explores the state of nursing science by utilizing foundational skills in nursing research. Professional role development and critical thinking will be advanced through the analysis and integration of evidenced-based research into nursing practice.
NURS 332 - Caring for Populations
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 4
Course Description: This course focuses on the assessment of the health status of a community to identify health disparities and factors that influence health status. It examines evidence-based practice with populations and the impact of care systems and health policies in responding to a community's health needs worldwide. Students engage in experiential learning that incorporates competencies of baccalaureate-prepared community/public health nurses.
NURS 456 - Informatics in Health Care
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines the state of informatics in health care in addition to the application of future technologies in health care systems, administrative decision support, research/evidence-based practice, clinical care decision support, eHealth, integrated communication, and distributed education. Students are exposed to an overview of health care informatics practice; theoretical underpinnings of health care informatics; health care information systems; the impact of informatics on the sociocultural, ethical, and legal environments of health care; and the infrastructure needed to support informatics in health care systems.
NURS 457 - Patient-Centered Care and Quality
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 3
Course Description: This course explores the transformation of the healthcare system into an individualized patient-centered environment. This environment concentrates on respect for individual needs, provision of a safe environment, and the achievement of quality outcomes. Students will apply case management theory, processes, and skills in an experiential learning practicum.
NURS 451 - Leadership in Systems of Care
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 3
Course Description: This course focuses on the theory, processes, skills, and behaviors of leadership and management. The organization and financing of health care in an increasingly diverse health care delivery system will be explored. The student participates in experiential learning in professional nursing leadership in a health care setting.
NURS 458 - Contemporary Professional Issues
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program
Credits: 4
Course Description: This course concentrates on professional nursing role socialization through critical analysis of the interdisciplinary effects of sociopolitical, economic, ethical, and legal frameworks. There is a focus on critical thinking and role development in ethical decision making, professional accountability, and advocacy.
NURS 459 - Capstone Portfolio
Prerequisite: Matriculated into the R.N. to B.S. Nursing Program or the R.N./B.S. to M.S. Fast-Track Program
Credits: 3
Course Description: This capstone project requires the development and presentation of a portfolio which demonstrates qualities and abilities characteristic of competent professional nurses.