Courses

This course is designed to enhance an understanding of the history of the discipline and profession of nursing. Parse's humanbecoming paradigm, the ethos of human dignity, and living quality will be explored. Students will discuss the phenomena of interest in nursing- humanuniverse, assumptions, postulates, and concepts of Parse's theory and demonstrate true presence in the nurse-person relationship. Prerequisite: Admission into the RN-BSN program. (4 units; RN-BSN)

In this course healthcare informatics and interprofessional collaboration/ communication principles including values, attitudes, and beliefs will be explored within the healthcare delivery system. Legal and ethical principles of the role of the nursing professional will be introduced. Students will develop skills for information literacy and clinical documentation. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

Building on general principles of anatomy and physiology, students will develop an understanding of disease processes, prevention, clinical signs and symptoms, secondary effects and methods of treatment. Students will use evidence and vital statistics to explain normal and abnormal findings and link abnormal findings with disease processes. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

The course is designed to improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to health promotion, the early detection of illness and disease prevention within diverse populations. Techniques of interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation to perform a comprehensive assessment are demonstrated. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment findings are covered. Presentation of a disease process and integration of health promotion strategies as it relates to the findings of a comprehensive assessment is required. Prerequisite: Admission into the RN-BSN program. (4 units; Fall/Spring/Summer; RN-BSN)

This course introduces research skills and scholarly writing. Students learn to appraise and integrate research as it applies to nursing practice. The course will explore the development of nursing knowledge emphasizing current literature and recognizing research methods and designs. The goal is to aid the student to critically evaluate and apply nursing research. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN

The course focuses on theoretical concepts related to the role of the community/public health nurse as a collaborator within the healthcare setting. Determinants of health for aggregate and vulnerable populations will be explored. The community/public health nurse as a change agent at the local, national, and global policy level will be examined. This course meets the state published mandated reporting requirements for abuse and neglect of at-risk populations. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 421. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

Students will apply community/public health course information in a variety of community-based settings. Practicum experiences will include discussion of health promotion and disease prevention, case management, community assessment, and interdisciplinary project development. This course, together with the didactic course, will prepare the student to be eligible to apply for a Public Health Certificate after graduation. Students may only earn credit for NUR 421 or NUR 421G. Nine (9) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 420. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

The course is designed to explore the meaning of becoming a member of the nursing profession. The philosophical and ethical aspects of the professional role of the Registered Nurse are examined. Emphasis is placed on current issues of professionalism, legal accountability and responsibility, liability, advocacy, collaboration, and ethical responsibilities of decision making within complex healthcare systems. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This course emphasizes principles of nursing leadership and clinical reasoning to promote safe, quality patient care in a variety of settings. Leadership skills include prioritization, delegation, negotiation, collaboration, and coordination. Roles include provider and manager of nursing care in an interprofessional environment. Specific focus will be on transition to practice as an entry-level professional nurse. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 471. (3 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)

This practicum allows students to demonstrate principles of nursing leadership and clinical reasoning to promote safe, quality patient care in a variety of settings. Prioritization, delegation, negotiation, collaboration, and coordination will be emphasized. This practicum culminates in a project designed to improve outcomes in health promotion and disease prevention. Six (6) hours/week practicum. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. Pre- or Co- Requisite: NUR 470. (2 units; Fall/Spring; RN-BSN)