45 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.
NURS 301Transitions to Professional Nursing (3) Provides an introduction to the AACN’s BSN essentials
overview of scholarship and professional nursing with use of APA formatting, and application to professional collaboration and interdisciplinary communications. MUST BE THE FIRST NURSING COURSE. (Note: May be taken concurrently with NURS 305 or NURS 307.) NURS 305 Pathophysiology (3) Basic knowledge of common physiologic pathologies in pediatric and adult patients and their clinical management.
NURS 307Pharmacology for the RN (3) Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of selected drug classes. Current
issues in pharmacotherapy: identify vulnerable populations and the principles of pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan including the effects of race, gender, and ethnicity. NURS 310 Professional Health Assessment (4) Develops skills in acquisition of clinical evidence to determine health risk, treatment modalities, and psychological and physical status. Three credit lecture hours and one clinical credit hour.
NURS 330Nursing Leadership and Management Practices (4) Develops leadership in complex transcultural systems
while improving professional nursing practices and the application of novel administrative strategies to solve complex problems in large healthcare systems. Three credit lecture hours and one clinical credit hour. Prerequisite: NURS 310.
NURS 430Community and Public Health Strategies (4) Develops global perspective on community-based health
promotion and protection with emphasis on improving practices, equity, and affordability. Three credit lecture hours and one clinical credit hour. Prerequisite: NURS 310 & NURS 410 NURS 440 Nursing Informatics (3) Computer technology in the healthcare field in order to improve patient outcomes; familiarity with the various technology media encountered in health care settings. Evaluate the legitimacy of information gathered from the Internet and assess electronic information as it relates to Evidence-Based Practice. NURS 498 Professional Nursing Capstone Project (3) Capstone course for the Nursing major. Includes development of an evidence-based research project that solves a clinical management problem. MUST BE LAST NURSING COURSE TAKEN. School of Communication & the Arts 155
Nursing Pre-Practicum Requirements The School of Nursing requires the completion of specific health criteria (i.e., CPR, TB test, background check, FBI fingerprinting, and drug screen) for all students. For more information, please contact the School of Nursing Office and refer to the RN to B.S. in Nursing Practicum Guide. Nursing Undergraduate Studies Progression Requirements A minimal overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 must be maintained to continue in the B.S. in nursing program. In addition, a nursing student must minimally achieve a “B- in each nursing course. If a student achieves less than a “B-” in a nursing course, he/she must repeat the course as directed by the office of advising and nursing faculty. Students must maintain an unencumbered registered nurse license in all states where they are currently licensed to practice throughout the duration of the nursing program and in the state(s) where they fulfill clinical course requirements. W/F will be treated as unsuccessful attempts in nursing courses. Students may only enroll in a nursing course twice. Students with two unsuccessful attempts of the same nursing course may be dismissed from the program. Also, failure of two or more nursing courses throughout a student’s enrollment in a nursing program may be cause for dismissal from the program. For more information, please contact the School of Nursing Office and refer to the Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook. Regent School of Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Program The Regent School of Nursing offers concurrent enrollment for students in Associate Degree RN Programs. These students can take RN to B.S. in Nursing courses while completing their associate degree in nursing program. RN to B.S. in Nursing level courses will be transcribed on the Regent School of Nursing transcript upon completion of the associate degree in nursing program and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN. The following are examples of baccalaureate level nursing courses that may be taken concurrently. The Regent University Advisor and Director of Nursing will work collaboratively with the student to develop the academic degree plan. Nursing Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Statement The RN to BS in Nursing program does not accept PLA credits.
NURS 540 Advanced Pathophysiology (3) or NURS 540A Advanced Pathophysiology (A)(3) NURS 541 Advanced Pharmacology (3) or NURS 541A Advanced Pharmacology (A)(3) NURS 550 Advanced Health Assessment (3) or NURS 550A Advanced Health Assessment (A)(3) NURS 605 Global Nursing Leadership & Healthcare or NURS 605A Global Nursing Leadership & Healthcare Delivery Systems (3) Delivery Systems (A)(3) NURS 633 Research Methods & or NURS 633A Research Methods & Biostatistics I (3) Biostatistics I (A)(3) NURS 634 Research Methods & or NURS 634A Research Methods & Biostatistics II (3) Biostatistics II (A)(3) (A) Depicts courses designated for returning Alumni Nurse Educator Concentration (Non-Licensure, 24 core + 12 specialty) (Program delivered online only) The MSN Nurse Educator concentration provides nurses with further knowledge in the sciences, healthcare leadership, evidence-based practice, various pedagogies and andragogy, advanced clinical practice and curriculum development. Graduates of the MSN-Nurse Educator program will be equipped to teach in both the clinical and academic settings. Regent University’s MSN — Nurse Educator concentration applies a biblical worldview to advanced nursing practices. Required Courses (12 credit hours)
NURS 540Advanced Pathophysiology (3) System-focused content addresses the normal physiologic and pathologic
mechanisms of disease that serve as the foundation for advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and management. Developmental physiology, normal etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of commonly found/observed altered health states and responses to illness and treatment modalities. NURS 540A Advanced Pathophysiology (A) (3) System-focused content addresses the normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease that serve as the foundation for advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and management. Developmental physiology, normal etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of commonly found/observed altered health states and responses to illness and treatment modalities. (Returning Alumni Course Option)
NURS 541Advanced Pharmacology (3) Expands the advanced practice student’s knowledge of the evidenced-based
practice of Pharmacotherapeutic management. A practical advanced practice approach in applying pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic principles across the lifespan for both acute and outpatient client-centered care. NURS 541A Advanced Pharmacology (A) (3) Expands the advanced practice student’s knowledge of the evidenced-based practice of Pharmacotherapeutic management. A practical advanced practice approach in applying pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic principles across the lifespan for both acute and outpatient client-centered care. (Returning Alumni
NURS 550Advanced Health Assessment (3) Comprehensive physical assessment and the obtainment of an in-depth
health history across the lifespan; risk reduction, health promotion and prevention, early detection of physical and common emotional illnesses, and clinical decision making. Culturally competent patient education, health promotion and clinical prevention considerations will be integrated.
NURS 550AAdvanced Health Assessment (A) (3) Comprehensive physical assessment and the obtainment of an in
depth health history across the lifespan; risk reduction, health promotion and prevention, early detection of physical and common emotional illnesses, and clinical decision making. Culturally competent patient education, health promotion and clinical prevention considerations will be integrated. (Returning Alumni Course Option)
NURS 605Global Nursing Leadership & Healthcare Delivery Systems (3) Nursing and healthcare delivery systems
including organization and financing, and the economic, legal and political factors that influence health care. The professional role of an MSN nurse in relation to healthcare delivery systems in the delivery of safe high quality care to patients will be explored.
NURS 605AGlobal Nursing Leadership & Healthcare Delivery Systems (A) (3) Nursing and healthcare delivery
systems including organization and financing, and the economic, legal and political factors that influence health care. The professional role of an MSN nurse in relation to healthcare delivery systems in the delivery of safe high quality care to patients will be explored. (Returning Alumni Course Option) NURS 610 Administrative Strategies & Healthcare Policy (3) Leadership strategies in current and predicted health care systems. Administrative concepts necessary for management such as dimensions of workforce and workplace issues, leadership, and evidence-based decision making; skills for effective management of human resources. Foundation of healthcare policymaking and policy analysis for nurses in leadership roles. Provides role acclimation to the nurse as an administrator and examines the quality character traits necessary to produce an eminence nursing administrator.
NURS 620Health Systems Financial Management (3) Financial and resource management for the nurse leader and
manager. Vital concepts such as strategic management, reimbursement, and payer mix, forecasting economic and marketing factors for decision- making; financial and budgeting operations and spread sheet analysis using Microsoft® Excel. NURS 633 Research Methods & Biostatistics I (3) Expands the research knowledge gained at the baccalaureate level. Application of nursing research to nursing practice along with the role of biostatistics in nursing research. A quality improvement/research project will validate the student’s skills in data collection and analysis methods, interpretation, and reporting of statistical results. Students are expected to consider the process(es) of change management related to their project. NURS 634 Research Methods & Biostatistics II (3) Continued application of nursing research and biostatistics in nursing practice; research project will validate the student’s skills in data collection and analysis methods, interpretation, and reporting Regent University Page 141
NURS 630Perspectives in Nursing Education (3) Introduction to nursing education. Various activities and
competencies inherent in the role of the nurse educator within academia and healthcare. NURS 633 Research Methods & Biostatistics I (3) Expands the research knowledge gained at the baccalaureate level. Application of nursing research to nursing practice along with the role of biostatistics in nursing research. NURS 634 Research Methods & Biostatistics II (3) Continued application of nursing research and biostatistics in nursing practice; research project will validate the student’s skills in data collection and analysis methods, interpretation and reporting of statistical results. Prerequisite: NURS 633.
NURS 642Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3) Effectively design, develop, implement, and evaluate
nursing education focused curricula. Current trends in nursing education and accreditation. NURS 650 Instruction & Learning in Nursing Education (3) Develop effective teaching and learning strategies. Selected teaching and learning theories. Adult learning theory, educational needs assessments, and instructional techniques for the classroom, clinical, simulation/lab, and online instruction. NURS 684 MSN Assessment Strategies Practicum I (3) Designed to utilize student knowledge and skill set obtained from prior MSN coursework. Students are guided by established preceptors to fulfill learning objectives specific to the student’s chosen MSN concentration. Clinical hours required. NURS 685 MSN Evaluation Strategies Practicum II (3) Continue to fulfill practicum hours by working with preceptors that meet requirements for the student’s chosen MSN concentration; scholarly research project suitable for publication is required. Clinical hours required. Prerequisite: NURS 684. NURS 801 DNP Scholarly Project I (3) Develop and conduct a DNP scholarly project under the direction of a faculty committee. Content of the study can be an empirical study or another suitable professional activity/project approved by faculty committee. Register for three consecutive terms or by petition. Prerequisites: NURS 633 and NURS 634. NURS 802 DNP Scholarly Project II (3) Develop and conduct a DNP scholarly project under the direction of a faculty committee. Content of the study can be an empirical study or another suitable professional activity/project approved by faculty committee. Register for three consecutive terms or by petition. NURS 803 DNP Scholarly Project III (3) Develop and conduct a DNP scholarly project under the direction of a faculty committee. Content of the study can be an empirical study or another suitable professional activity/project approved by faculty committee. Register for three consecutive terms or by petition. Prerequisite: NURS 804 DNP Scholarly Project Continuation (1) Must register for 1 credit hour per term continuously if the scholarly project is not complete after the 9 credit hours of NURS 801-803. Prerequisite: NURS 803. NURS 805 Role Development of Nurse Leader (3) Provides an overview of various nursing leadership roles in various healthcare settings and examines the knowledge, expertise, and character traits necessary to produce an eminent nurse leader. NURS 821 Advanced Healthcare Policy & Population Health (3) Foundations of healthcare policymaking. Advanced policy analysis for nurses in leadership roles, as well as population health management. The dynamics related to the roles and influences of healthcare providers and consumers, government, and law. NURS 830 Perspectives in Nursing Education (3) Overview of perspectives and issues in nursing education. Various activities and competencies inherent in the role of the nurse educator within academia and healthcare. NURS 855 Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3) Key elements of quality improvement in the healthcare environment; indicators for quality assessment and appropriate and relevant benchmarks. Six Sigma to ensure standardization of quality improvement approach. NURS 860 Administrative & Leadership Theory (3) Overview of nurse leadership and management; various activities and competencies inherent in the role of the nurse leader within the healthcare setting. NURS 884 DNP Advanced Practicum I (3) Supervised practicum experience in a setting approved by the course instructor. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate advanced skills and competencies that are safe, collaborative, evidence-based and ethical in a variety of healthcare delivery systems. A total of 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours are required for the DNP degree. NURS 885 DNP Advanced Practicum II (3) Continued supervised practicum experience in a setting approved by the course instructor. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate advanced skills and competencies that are safe, collaborative, evidence- based and ethical in a variety of healthcare delivery systems. A total of 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours are required for the DNP degree.
NURS 670Role Development of the Nurse Administrator (3) Provides role acclimation to the nurse as an
administrator and examines the quality character traits necessary to produce an eminence nursing administrator. NURS 684 MSN Assessment Strategies Practicum I (3) Designed to utilize student knowledge and skill set obtained from prior MSN coursework. Students are guided by established preceptors to fulfill learning objectives specific to the student’s chosen MSN concentration. Clinical hours required.
Master of Science in Nursing with Nurse Leadership and Management concentration (Program delivered online only) The MSN Nurse Leadership and Management concentration will prepare nurses for leadership and executive opportunities in the healthcare field. Students are equipped to demonstrate consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and direct healthcare systems. The MSN Nurse Leadership and Management concentration at Regent University applies a biblical worldview and ethical decision-making to advanced nursing practices. Required Courses (24 credit hours)
Nurse Leadership and Management concentration (Non-Licensure, 24 core + 12 specialty) (Program delivered online only) The MSN Nurse Leadership and Management concentration will prepare nurses for leadership and executive opportunities in the healthcare field. Students are equipped to demonstrate consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and direct healthcare systems. The MSN Nurse Leadership and Management concentration at Regent University applies a biblical worldview and ethical decision-making to advanced nursing practices. Required Courses (12credit hours)
