21 courses with the subject NUR, 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.
NUR 100Orientation to Nursing1
didactic; hybrid) This course introduces the student to the academic skills necessary for the success of an associate degree nursing student at Southside College of Health Sciences.. The course will provide the student concrete academic strategies, exposure to essential professional codes and standards, time to reflect on their personal values and the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health, interprofessional and intraprofessional communication techniques, and an opportunity to build relationships with peers, faculty, and advisors.
didactic; hybrid) This course provides an overview of the foundations of the profession of nursing. The student will examine the history of nursing and its relationship to contemporary issues. The student will intentionally integrate knowledge gained through liberal arts and sciences with beginning nursing knowledge. Students will explore the principles of the nursing process, critical thinking, safety, infection control, health and wellness, patient education, legal and ethical issues, and communication techniques as they relate to the delivery of quality patient care. The concepts of civility and conflict resolution in the healthcare environment will be examines as the foundation of professional practice. Students in this class will build upon these concepts to complete assignments demonstrating a beginning level of clinical judgement. Core concepts such as nursing process, clinical judgement models, psychosocial and physiological concepts, and evidence- based practice, that inform nursing practice will be explored.
Prevention (3 credits: didactic; hybrid) This course utilizes a body systems approach to explore principles of health assessment and clinical prevention across the lifespan. The student will explore means to collect and interpret subjective and objective data to formulate clinical judgment about the individual’s health state, response to actual or potential problems, life processes, or higher levels of wellness. The nursing student will identify appropriate primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies for various conditions and populations.. This course is aligned with Lifespan Health Assessment and Clinical Prevention Lab.
Prevention Lab (1 credit: lab; hybrid) This lab allows the AAS student to apply learned concepts and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for a comprehensive health history and physical exam. The student will also use assessment data to inform teaching clinical prevention strategies. This lab is aligned with Lifespan Health Assessment and Clinical Prevention.
didactic; hybrid) This transition course offers licensed practical nurse (LPN) students an orientation to the college, a formal review of foundational nursing concepts along with a review of competencies and health assessment throughout the lifespan. This course serves to bridge the knowledge of the LPN while expanding the scope of practice to that of the registered nurse. NUR 105 and NUR 105L are co-requisite courses.
didactic; hybrid) This course introduces the student to person-centered care across the health care continuum with an emphasis on clinical prevention, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance of adults. This course will focus on the nursing care for patients experiencing alterations in homeostasis secondary to fluid and electrolyte imbalance, ventilation and oxygen transport problems, perfusion compromise, genitourinary dysfunction, and endocrine disorders. Adult Nursing Science I for AAS will draw on knowledge gained in prerequisite education and is aligned with Pathopharmacology I and Adult Nursing Science I Practicum for application of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the course. 2024–2025 COLLEGE CATALOG | 71
practicum; hybrid) This practicum allows the AAS student to apply their foundational nursing knowledge and skill in the holistic care of adult patients with common acute and chronic health conditions. The student hones their abilities to apply the nursing process, critically think, develop clinical judgment, cultivate therapeutic relationships, and communicate effectively with the intra- and interprofessional team. The student will learn to understand the health care system, utilize informatics and health care technologies, demonstrate professional behaviors and the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health, and engage in the learning process. This practicum is aligned with Adult Nursing Science I for AAS and Pathopharmacology I.
didactic; hybrid) This course continues the student’s exploration of person- centered care across the health care continuum with an emphasis on clinical prevention, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance of adults. This course will focus on the nursing care of the perioperative patient, emergency management of patients, and patients with gastrointestinal disorders, immune responses, sensory, neurological, musculoskeletal disorders, and multisystem organ dysfunction. Adult Nursing Science II will draw on knowledge gained in prerequisite education and concepts addressed in Adult Nursing Science I. This course is aligned with Pathopharmacology II and Adult Nursing Science II Practicum for application of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the course.
practicum; hybrid) This practicum allows the student to apply their nursing knowledge and skill in the holistic care of adult patients with common acute and chronic health conditions. The student hones their abilities to apply the nursing process, critically think, use clinical judgment, cultivate therapeutic relationships, communicate effectively with the intra- and interprofessional team, understand the health care system, utilize informatics and health care technologies, 72 | BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES demonstrate professional behaviors and the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health, and engage in the learning process. This practicum is aligned with Adult Nursing Science II and Pathopharmacology II.
didactic; hybrid) This course focuses on nursing responses to behavioral health and disorders in individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. The student will integrate behavioral health assessments and provide evidence-based nursing care. The course will focus on nursing care for patients with behavioral health issues and disorders, including those associated with older adults. Emphasis is placed on the holistic application of physiological, psychosocial, communication, and behavioral health theories that promote optimal patient outcomes based on a collaborative interprofessional, person-centered approach. The student will reflect on their personal and societal values related to those with behavioral health disorders and the care of aging individuals. This course is aligned with Behavioral Health Practicum for AAS for application of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the course.
practicum; hybrid) This practicum allows the ADN student to focus on the practice of therapeutic communication and evidence-based practice in the care of geriatric clients and clients with behavioral health issues at primary, secondary, and tertiary settings. The nursing process guides nursing care, with emphasis on a collaborative, interprofessional, and person- centered care. The student will reflect on their own personal biases to provide culturally relevant care with respect for patient values and preferences. The student will apply their knowledge of social determinants of health to serve as a patient advocate, provide health education, and provide direct care to patients with behavioral health issues and geriatric clients. This practicum is aligned with Behavioral Health.
didactic; hybrid) This course introduces the concept of holistic, family centered nursing care to promote positive outcomes for families. Emphasis is placed on the health care needs of the family from pregnancy and the birth process through infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The student will be introduced to scenarios related to concepts of epidemiology, abuse and neglect, and current health trends related to obstetrics and the pediatric population with the goal of formulating a comprehensive plan of care. This course aligns with the Nursing Care of Families Practicum (NUR219P) for application of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the course.
didactic; hybrid) This course prepares the student to transition to the role of an associate-prepared novice registered nurse. The student will examine professional practice models as well as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of the new graduate nurse. Students will explore and demonstrate self-care strategies as practical and effective ways to enhance well- being and resilience. Students will complete a comprehensive NCLEX-RN study plan throughout the course to include a mandatory three-day review. This course concludes with a proctored comprehensive exam based on the NCSBN NCLEX-RN blueprint to assess their readiness for their licensure exam. This course aligns with Clinical Immersion for ADN for application of knowledge, skills and attitudes learned over the course of the ADN program.
practicum; hybrid) This practicum allows the student to work with a registered nurse in a precepted experience. This practicum prepares the student to transition to their role as a professional nurse by providing the opportunity to integrate previous learning and solidify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to the role of the associate degree-prepared nurse generalist. An emphasis will be placed on the application of safety science, evidence-based practice, and systems leadership perspectives. This course includes experiences in acute care and community settings. This practicum aligns with NUR 222: Transition to Practice. LPN track: 3 credits, 135 clinical hours.
