38 courses with the subject NURS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 2 This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of nurses from a historical view to present day. The student is introduced to the nursing process, contemporary nursing practice and health care. Nursing as a profession and the ethical/legal implications are discussed.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 6 This course assists with the development of basic nursing skills and introduces the student to identifying the social, cultural, global and ethnic needs of patients and families. This course builds on introductory course information of the practice of nursing and the nursing process. It provides evidence based rationale for safe and effective nursing interventions. Skill attainment is emphasized in the skills laboratory and through clinical experience which focuses on the self-care needs of adults.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 1 The course introduces beginning level students to acquire knowledge and develop proficiency for accurately computing medication dosages for various methods of administration to patients across the lifespan. This course focuses on components of safe medication calculation and administration. The emphasis is on accuracy of calculation and the critical thinking involved in client safety. An introduction to correctly constructing, spelling, defining and using medical terminology is provided. Provides an overview of terms used in the medical setting. Clinical application is integrated into the clinical nursing courses.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The focus of this course is to introduce the concepts of normal growth and development, developmental theories, and strategies for the nurse to consider regarding nursing care of the patient across the lifespan. An emphasis on identifying the developmental task in correlation to patient’s current situation in the health-illness continuum will be discussed. The use of effective coping mechanisms will also be a focus of study.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This course includes an introduction to theory and clinical practice of maternal-child health nursing, maternity-nursing care, and care of the pediatric patient. Evidence-based practices will be applied utilizing selected clinical settings across the health-care continuum.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 6 This theory and practicum course introduces the student to the role of the medical surgical nurse in acute and chronic care settings. Emphasis is on integrating prior knowledge, developing critical thinking, reasoning and nursing judgment in utilization of the nursing process; application of knowledge of pathophysiology, correlating lab values with patient conditions, relating principles of patient education, and demonstrating application of appropriate nursing interventions according to best current evidence. Clinical activities focus on application of these concepts.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Concepts related to the safe administration of pharmaceutical agents, and utilization of the nursing process in pharmacology applications, are examined. Expected actions, appropriate assessments and nursing responses related to contraindications, adverse events and co-morbid conditions are discussed, along with evaluation of pharmacologic effectiveness. Concepts related to patient education regarding pharmaceutical agents are applied. Cultural implications and use of complementary and alternative therapies are explored.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This is a theory and practicum course, which builds on the role of the nurse as provider of care and emphasizes the manager of care role for groups of individuals. Clinical activities focus on critical thinking and clinical decision- making skills in the care of geriatric patients and individuals with long-term care, mental health and rehabilitative needs.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This theory and practicum course gives emphasis to increasing critical thinking and clinical decision-making in the care of clients with increasingly complex health/illness needs. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care situations and settings. Clinical experiences are focused on assisting the student to transition to the role of the graduate nurse.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 6 This theory and practicum course gives emphasis to increasing critical thinking and clinical decision-making in the care of clients with increasingly complex health/illness needs. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care situations and settings. Clinical experiences are focused on assisting the student to transition to the role of the graduate nurse.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The focus of this course is in-depth exploration of clinical leadership and management, current nursing trends, legal/ethical issues in nursing practice, promotion and use of best current evidence. The student will gain an enhanced perspective on the role of the registered nurse.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This theory and practicum course introduces the student to foundational concepts and techniques for the roles of provider of care, member of the profession, and manager/coordinator of care for patients with primary, acute, and restorative care needs. The student will apply knowledge from the sciences and liberal arts as they use the nursing process and evidence based activities and rationales to provide care. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and decision-making in both the theoretical and clinical components of the course. Communication, informatics, and working with the interdisciplinary team will be emphasized.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 2 A basic understanding of nutrition and its role in disease prevention and treatment is an integral part of providing nursing care. This course provides a basic framework for incorporating nutritional concepts into comprehensive patient care.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 1 This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop the basic psychomotor skills applicable to the practice of professional nursing. This course builds on the introductory course content of the practice of nursing and the nursing process. It provides evidence- based rationale for nursing actions.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This theory course introduces the student to interpersonal communication between the nurse and patient and the steps involved in performing a patient health assessment. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making in relation to interpersonal and therapeutic communication and determining normal and health alterations. The student will apply content learned in anatomy and physiology.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 2 The focus of this course is to transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, including preparation for the NCLEX-RN license examination upon graduation.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Taken in the final semester, provides a review of nursing care and issues related to different age-related, cultural, religious, pharmacological, and clinical needs of clients. Includes review to prepare for the NCLEX licensure exam and prepare for transition from student to practice as a Licensed Registered Nurse. Final Semester
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This theory course builds upon the content learned in anatomy and physiology and introduces the student to interpersonal communication skills, and the steps involved in performing a patient health assessment. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making in relation to interpersonal and therapeutic communication and determining normal and health alterations.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This theory and practicum course focuses on the roles of designer, provider, manager/coordinator of care for patients with medical/surgical needs across the lifespan in all settings. Emphasis is on integrating prior knowledge, developing critical thinking and clinical decision-making utilizing the nursing process: application of knowledge of pathophysiology, correlating lab values with patient conditions, relating principles of patient education, and demonstrating application of appropriate nursing interventions according to best current evidence. Ethical, legal, cultural, spiritual, developmental, genetic, and socioeconomic needs will be incorporated in the care of patients. The student will use informatics and communication skills in patient care and with the interdisciplinary team. Clinical activities focus on application of these concepts.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will provide a foundation for the care of the older adult. The theories and concepts of aging, such as the physiologic and psychosocial age-related changes, common problems associated with the aging process, myths of aging, and the appropriate nursing interventions. The unique ethical and legal aspects of caring for the older adult are discussed. The course content will provide a sound knowledge base for care of the older adult in all health care settings and to cultivate appreciation and respect for the older adult population.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course explores the nature and scope of care for the childbearing family and the neonate. The student will use best current evidence practices to design nursing care and provide care to families in a variety of settings. Ethical, legal, cultural, spiritual, developmental, genetic, and socioeconomic issues will be explored as the nurse meets acute, chronic, and preventative needs.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 4 The course examines theoretical approaches to diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for persons with major mental illness and personality disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the nurse/client relationship, legal and ethical issues, psychopharmacology, and evidence- based treatment modalities. A comprehensive exploration of major psychiatric disorders and current treatments prepares the nurse to function as an effective member of the multidisciplinary mental health care team. Given the critical role of nurses in all areas of health care, this course will provide students with the critical skills to affect the emotional well-being of all clients regardless of the health care setting.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is designed to assist the registered nurse to transition into the role of a baccalaureate prepared nurse emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. Students will develop a working knowledge of several interrelated concepts such as advanced theoretical concepts, contemporary evidence based nursing practice, functioning as leader and manager of healthcare and ethical/legal implications as a professional nurse. The student will use analysis to make informed clinical decision making, professional judgment, and lifelong learning decisions.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Students will discuss and debate topics that are currently under discussion by policy makers in a variety of global and national agencies, illustrate a scientific methodology that is pertinent to public health in developing countries, and have a significant impact on global health. Disease, social systems and economic factors that affect health and public health will be explored. Students may have a focused clinical exploration experience reflecting a global health issue.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The purpose of this course is to assist the student in the development and use of evidence-based nursing informatics to assist clients and their families in learning health promotion and management interventions. Learning is guided through the basic elements of nursing informatics such as use of computers, computer applications, and online resources. The use of health information systems, the electronic health and medical records are discussed with emphasis on confidentiality and security of patient information. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing information are presented. Additionally, the use of nursing informatics in research and nursing management are highlighted.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The course allows students to explore strategies that lead to increased sensitivity to the needs of clients from diverse cultures. Emphasis will be placed on concepts and theoretical models that define the concept of culture, belief systems, the nurse’s self- awareness, the relationship between culture and traditional health practices, and identification of beliefs, values and practices in relation to health, illness, health seeking behaviors and nursing care. Required RN-BSN
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will provide a foundation for the care of the older adult. The theories and concepts of aging, such as the physiologic and psychosocial age-related changes, common problems associated with the aging process, myths of aging, and the appropriate nursing interventions. The unique ethical and legal aspects of caring for the older adult are discussed. The course content will provide a sound knowledge base for care of the older adult in all health care settings and to cultivate appreciation and respect for the older adult population.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course explores the nature and scope of care for the childbearing family and the neonate. The student will use best current evidence practices to design nursing care and provide care to families in a variety of settings. Ethical, legal, cultural, spiritual, developmental, genetic, and socioeconomic issues will be explored as the nurse meets acute, chronic, and preventative needs.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course explores the principles of disaster planning for hospitals and other health care facilities. Students consider the various types of disasters that must be planned for, learn the six primary phases of disaster response, and examine the possible roles of the nurse in regards to disasters and community emergencies. This course then builds upon that basic understanding and leads students to consider how health care facilities can best plan for disasters. In addition to the broad considerations of both internal and external planning, the specifics of developing a documented disaster plan are demonstrated
Semester Credit Hour(s) 6 This theory and practicum course gives emphasis to increasing critical thinking and clinical decision-making in the care of patients with increasingly complex or multi-system health needs. Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal function. Clinical experiences support achievement of these outcomes.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This theory and clinical practicum course focuses on the integration and synthesis of knowledge from the natural and social sciences, fine arts, and nursing science courses in the provision of family-centered, developmentally-appropriate, and culturally- sensitive nursing care of children and families. Learning experiences in both the classroom and clinical setting (actual, simulated, and/or virtual) provide opportunities to develop a beginning-level competency in providing safe, quality, evidenced-based nursing care of children and families.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 The focus of this course is in-depth exploration of clinical leadership and management, current nursing trends, legal/ethical issues in nursing practice, promotion and use of research in nursing practice.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 4 The student will explore health promotion and disease prevention theories, use of epidemiological models, and application of community and public health standards incorporating the current economic, political, and social issues. Various community and population health issues will be explored, as well as the roles of the community health nurse. Clinical integration provided in a variety of settings help to build professional roles, as a provider of direct and indirect care, advocate, collaborator, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course provides the essential knowledge base required for assessment and initial management of the emergency patient, including performance of select emergency nursing skills. Emphasis is placed on baseline data gathering, prioritization, and management of common emergent conditions.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course introduces students to the concepts of the research process and its application to nursing practice. Students will become familiar with the manner in which notable nursing research has influenced quality nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on students becoming knowledgeable consumers of research has they expand their nursing practice.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This theory and clinical practicum course focuses on the integration and synthesis of knowledge from the natural and social sciences, fine arts, and nursing science courses in the provision of family-centered, developmentally-appropriate, and culturally- sensitive nursing care of children and families. Learning experiences in both the classroom and clinical setting (actual, simulated, and/or virtual) provide opportunities to develop a beginning-level competency in providing safe, quality, evidenced-based nursing care of children and families.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This course requires the student to integrate activities allowing progression from the role of student to that of novice nurse. The student will participate in both independent and supervised practice activities in preparation for independent practice and licensure. Final Term
Semester Credit Hour(s) 5 This course requires the student to integrate activities allowing progression from registered nurse to baccalaureate prepared nurse. The student will participate in practice experiences to integrate new knowledge and skills while supervised and evaluated by faculty. For the online RN-BSN Student. Final Term
Source: Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
