Nursing

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate will demonstrate:

1. Preparedness to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
2. Technical-level proficiency in the areas of critical thinking, communication and therapeutic nursing interventions, as defined by the Department of Nursing.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, and II.)
3. Mastery of the expected entry-level roles of the technical nurse, as outlined within the Department of Nursing Clinical Performance Appraisal.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)

AASPN Major Courses

The AASPN Curriculum requires specific general education course requirements. The category of the General Education requirement is indicated after the course. Students are advised to consult with their adviser to ensure proper course selection for this major.

General Education Requirements CHEM 115, 115L – Introductory Chemistry and Lab (II-A) PSYC 111 – Introduction to Psychology (IV-B) HPER 100 – Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (VI) ENGL 110 – College Composition I (I-A) Select one course from the following Soc 110 – Introduction to Sociology Soc 115 – Social Problems (IV-B) Engl 120 – College Composition II (I-B) Interdisciplinary Course Requirements Biol 211, 211L – Human Anatomy and Lab Biol 212, 212L – Human Physiology and Lab PSYC 250 – Developmental Psychology Biol 302, 302L – Survey of Microbiology and Lab Nursing Course Requirements Nurs 121 – Basic Nursing Concepts I NURS 198A – Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical I Nurs 131 – Basic Nursing Concepts II NURS 198B – Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical II Nurs 240 – Fundamentals of Nutrition Nurs 231 – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing NURS 298A – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Clinical Nurs 241 – Intermediate Nursing Concepts I NURS 298B – Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical I NURS 215 – Introduction to Pharmacology Nurs 251 – Intermediate Nursing Concepts II NURS 298C – Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical II TOTAL AASPN SEMESTER HOURS

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18 15 33 66

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate will demonstrate:

1.         Preparedness to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome V.)
2.         Professional-level proficiency in the areas of critical thinking, communication, and therapeutic nursing interventions, as defined by the Department of Nursing.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
3.         Mastery of the expected entry-level roles of the professional nurse, as outlined within the Department of Nursing Clinical Performance Appraisal.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and V.)
4.         Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement interventions aimed at promoting, maintaining, and restoring health in culturally diverse populations.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, and VI.)

BSN Major Courses

The BSN Curriculum requires general education course requirements which build upon the general education course requirements of the AASPN Program. In addition, students in the BSN program have an option in Category IV of the General Education requirements. The category of the General Education requirement is indicated after the course. Students are advised to consult with their adviser to ensure proper course selection for this major.

General Education Requirements Comm 110 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (I-C) Elective (III-A ) Elective (IV-A or C ) Elective (III-B) MATH 103 – College Algebra (II-B) Elective (III-C) CSCI 101 – Introduction to Computers (I-D) Interdisciplinary Course Requirements Biol 357 – Pathophysiology Psyc 370 – Abnormal Psychology Nursing Course Requirements Nurs 316 – Advanced Concepts I Adult Health Nurs 321 – Health Assessment NURS 398A – Health Assessment Clinical Nurs 328 – Nursing Role Transition Nurs 330 – Nursing Research Nurs 331 – Community Health I NURS 398B – Clinical Concepts I Nurs 415 – Advanced Concepts II Child Health Nurs 416 – Advanced Concepts III Special Populations NURS 498A – Clinical Concepts II Nurs 425 – Nursing Leadership and Management Nurs 431 – Community Health II Nurs 435 – Synthesis NURS 498B – Clinical Concepts III	3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 5	22 6 36
BSN Program Curriculum Requirements		64
AASPN Program Curriculum Requirements		66
BSN TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS		130