Nursing Program

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Graduates of this program are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), enabling them to apply for a nursing license. The program is approved by the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN). The NCLEX pass rates within the program for the May 2016-2019 graduating cohorts was 100%. This is well above the U.S. national average for BSN programs. UOG nursing graduates obtain employment in a variety of health care settings and are prepared for education beyond the BSN level. UOG nursing students receive a high-quality education from a dedicated faculty and staff.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Nursing Program supports the mission and goals of the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health and the University of Guam in the commitment to the people of the Western Pacific. The philosophy of the Nursing Program blends the four major concepts of man, environment, health, and nursing with its educational purpose. The philosophy reflects the values and beliefs of the faculty and is the foundation of the nursing curriculum:

Man has an inherent creative drive toward higher and more positive levels of existence and self- actualization and that caring provides the energy that compels this positive impetus. Man makes his own life choices within those available to him and is therefore accountable for the consequences of these choices. Individual aspirations and personal accountability for one’s own actions make man unique.

Promoting optimum health and wellness is the purpose of all nursing behavior. Health is determined by the ability of the individual, family, group, or community to set personally meaningful and realistic goals, and to mobilize energy resources to attain these goals efficiently. This is accomplished while caring for and about self and others, helping others feel good about themselves, and with the fewest possible negative effects on the environment.

Program Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is committed to the mission of a land-grant university serving the people of Guam and the Western Pacific Island communities. The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is threefold

To offer professional nursing education to the culturally and academically diverse population of the region. To realize this mission, the nursing program provides undergraduate studies in nursing to: non-nurses, licensed nurses, and graduate nurses; implements, evaluates, and refines the curriculum to produce culturally competent, caring nurses who think creatively and critically and meet national professional nursing standards.
To increase the body of nursing knowledge through research and creative endeavors. To realize this mission, the nursing programs encourages faculty and students to participate in research, projects, programs, and advanced study and to conduct and disseminate findings of research and health-related projects.
To serve culturally diverse people and health care providers of the region. To realize this mission, the nursing program offers continuing education and consultation locally and through distance technology and provides leadership to raise standards, enhance health and well-being, and promote collegiality between providers.

Learning Outcomes

The Nursing curriculum is founded on a philosophy designed to enhance a person’s ability to make decisions toward maintaining optimum health. The student learning outcomes or characteristics of the graduate are derived from the philosophy and mission of the program. The program accomplishes its educational and related purposes when the graduate demonstrates the following outcomes based on the program’s 10 core concepts

Caring: Fosters and implements caring behaviors in technologically diverse settings
Ethical and Legal: Uses legal and ethical principles in nursing practice
Management: Manages nursing care in collaboration with the client and others on the health care team
Nursing Process: Uses the nursing process to provide holistic care and empowers clients to attain optimal wellness
Research: Identifies research problems, participates in research activities and applies research findings to nursing practice
Professionalism: Demonstrates self-directed learning in the lifelong quest for personal and professional growth
Creative and Critical Thinking: Uses creative and critical thinking in applying theoretical knowledge to nursing practice
Cultural Competence: Demonstrates cultural competence while promoting, maintaining and restoring health
Communication: Communicates effectively in private and in public, by written, verbal and nonverbal means
Leadership: Provides leadership in nursing by addressing issues and trends that affect health care.

Admission Requirements

There are two entrance levels in the baccalaureate degree nursing programs: Pre-Nursing and Nursing. Any regularly enrolled University of Guam student may apply for acceptance to the nursing program. Application packets are available at the school’s administrative office (HS-100). Upon receipt of all necessary documents, the Nursing Admissions & Academic Standards Committee reviews applications and notifies applicants by letter of their acceptance or non-acceptance to the nursing program.

Students admitted to the Pre-Nursing level are those who have not yet completed prerequisite courses and English competency requirements for enrollment in NU-202B. Pre-Nursing students who are approaching the Nursing level enrollment must submit a letter of request for admission to the Nursing major. The letter with accompanying academic information is submitted to the Nursing Admissions & Academic Standards Committee. Refer to the admission policy and procedures in the Nursing Program Manual.
Students admitted to the Nursing level are those who have completed prerequisite courses and met admissions criteria including a GPA of 2.7 or higher and are ready to enroll in NU-202B and subsequent courses. Refer to the admission policy and procedures in the Nursing Program Manual for the admission criteria.

Based on their preferences and past academic records, second-degree students may be accepted into the BSN program tracks. Students with advanced medical degrees may request an evaluation for acceleration into the BSN program. Refer to admission policies and procedures for second step BSN or second-degree students in the Nursing Program Manual.

Nursing Program Policies

Refer to the Nursing Program Manual for policies and procedures about admission, course sequences, advisement, priority enrollment, student petition and appeals, repeating nursing courses, probation, suspension, and academic integrity. Nursing Program Policies supersede UOG policies on grading, probation, suspension, and dismissal. Refer to University of Guam Academic Rules and Regulations for policies and procedures about Out-of-Sequence, Withdrawal, Re-admission, and Dismissal, and Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Grades
In order to remain in good standing in the nursing program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better in all nursing courses and all required support courses. All prerequisites must be met before progression in the program.
Transportation
Students are responsible for reliable transportation so that attendance requirements for class and clinical work can be met. Students must be able to drive to a variety of community-based settings during the senior-year practium courses.
Out-of-Sequence Students
An out-of-sequence student is one who is not following the recommended sequence of nursing courses within the recommended time frame. Students may be out-of-sequence for any of the following reasons: part time study, transfer, failure of a nursing or required support course, withdrawal from a nursing or required course, or returning students.

Advisement

The Nursing Admissions & Academic Standards Committee appoints a faculty advisor to students accepted to the Nursing Program. The advisor is named in the letter of acceptance. Usually that relationship continues until the student graduates, withdraws, or changes majors within the University. Students who are taking courses toward nursing as a major and have not been accepted to the program will be advised by a designated nursing faculty advisor. Students should go the School of Health Administrative Office (HS 100) for information.

Nursing students must meet with their advisor for clearance to register for future courses. They are encouraged to meet with their advisor on a regular basis throughout the semester.

Generic BSN Track

This nursing program is designed for students who wish to pursue a nursing degree. It is a four-year professional nursing program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with eligibility to take the national examination for licensure as a registered nurse. Students must meet the following admission criteria

Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent or a practical nursing program, with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better.
Completion of high school chemistry (one year), biology (one year), and algebra and geometry (one year).
Admission to the University of Guam.
Submission of transcripts for evaluation by the University registrar of all previous coursework taken at other educational institutions. (Unofficial college transcripts may be submitted to the Nursing Program for unofficial evaluation.)
Application to the Nursing Program.
Disclosure of any misdemeanor conviction.
Misdemeanor convictions disclosed will be referred to AASC.
No felony convictions.

Second-Step BSN Track

The Second-Step BSN track is designed for nurse graduates of diploma or associate degree programs. Its purpose is to expand the breadth and depth of basic nursing knowledge and promote leadership in community, mental health, school health, and nursing research. The program is designed to meet the needs of the more mature, employed student. Students must meet the following admission criteria:

Be admitted to UOG
Apply and be accepted at the pre-nursing level of the BSN Program. (Refer to Admission Process – Generic BSN.)
Provide evidence of completion of an ADN Program
Provide a copy of current nursing license
Meet all pre-requisite course and GPA requirements of the BSN Program
Disclosure of any misdemeanor conviction
Misdemeanor convictions disclosed will be referred to AASC
No felony convictions
Complete the admission procedure
Arrange with the nursing administrator or faculty advisor to take the National League of Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam tests for 200- or 300-level nursing theoretical courses be considered for credit transfer from their ADN program.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Generic BSN Track (124 credit hours)

Description	Credits
General Education	49
Required Support Courses	11
Required Nursing Courses	64
Total Credit Hours	124

Required Support Courses (11 credit hours)

This is a basic college composition course. Emphasis is on constructing grammatical sentences in standard written English, on developing unified paragraphs employing appropriate principles of organization, on developing papers employing appropriate principles of organization, and upon improving skills in critical reading of non-fiction prose. EN110 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before taking EN111. Grades are A, B, C, D, F, I or NC. Prerequisites: Completion of EN109 or test out.

In this course, students are introduced to the conversation model of scholarship and to the work of composing academic research from topic development to final edit. This course emphasizes the development and advancement of information literacy skills for the purpose of acquiring knowledge of and cultivating a practice for conducting academic research and composing research-related documents such as annotated bibliographies and research manuscripts. Throughout the course, students learn to skillfully navigate information systems to access both print and electronic sources of information related to their research endeavor, with special attention on ethical and legal use of information in their academic research processes and research products. Prerequisite: EN110 with a grade ''C'' or better. REVISED AS APPROVED 042116

This course presents statistical method as applied to the description and display of data, and to drawing conclusions from statistical data, and introduces the basic probability theory needed to understand use the techniques of elementary statistics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA085b or MA089, completed within the previous 3 semesters, or placement.

This is the first part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and function of the human body. This part will examine the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems from the level of cells, to tissues, to organs, to the whole organism. Homeostatic control mechanisms in the healthy human for these systems will be stressed. The course includes 3 hours of lecture each week. The lab, BI 124L should be taken concurrently. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124L.

BI124L is the laboratory portion of BI124 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124.

This is the second part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and functions of the systems of the human body. In this part, aspects of the nervous, circulatory, immune, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems are investigated. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI125L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125L.

BI125L is the laboratory portion of BI125 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125.

This course is a survey of the characteristics and significance of microorganisms from environmental, industrial, and medical perspectives. It includes two 2-hour laboratories and 3 hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: CH100, CHl00L, CH101, CH101L (note: For Biology Majors: CH102, CH102L and CH103, CH103L) AND Grades of C or better in BI157, BI157L and BI158, BI158L or BI124, BI124L and BI125, BI125L. Corequisite: BI225L.

BI225L is the laboratory portion of BI225 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of two 2-hour laboratories and 3 hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: CH100, CHl00L, CH101, CH101L (note: For Biology Majors: CH102, CH102L and CH103, CH103L) AND Grades of C or better in BI157, BI157L and BI158, BI158L or BI124, BI124L and BI125, BI125L. Corequisite: BI225.

This is a one-semester course for students preparing for technical training in natural sciences or laboratory work. The course covers the elementary principles of inorganic chemistry emphasizing nomenclature, stoichiometry, and solution chemistry. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Completion of MA085 a-b or MA089. Corequisite: CH100L.

CH100L is the laboratory portion of CH100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH100.

This course covers basic concepts in organic chemistry and is tailored for students preparing for technical training in the natural sciences. The course covers the chemical and physical properties of simple carbon compounds and its applications. Corequisite: CH101l. Prerequisite: CH100 and CH100L, or consent of instructor.

CH101L is the laboratory component of CH101 and must be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH101 Prerequisite: CH100 and CH100L.

This course is an introduction to anthropology: the comparative study of human beings. The basic principles of archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and physical anthropology are explored as they relate to the study of human beings, and to each other as sub disciplines of anthropology.

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social behavior.

This course introduces students to public speaking and person-to-person communication, as well as to group and intercultural communication. Students learn about basic speech preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication skills suited to the people with whom they interact in a variety of everyday contexts. Oral presentations may include demonstrative, informative, and/or persuasive speeches of 6-8 minutes in length. Prerequisites: EN110 placement.

This course covers the lifespan of human growth and development with special emphasis on the formative years of the child and the role of parents, caregivers and teachers. Through online and/or on-site observations, developmental patterns are studied in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Prerequisite: PY-101.

This course introduces the basic principles of human nutrition, including nutrients, food sources for nutrients, and the national recommendations for a healthy diet. Applied nutrition and the study of current nutrition issues in health, the environment, and the Pacific region are critically reviewed.

EN-110,/111, MA-151, BI-124/L, BI-125/L, CH-100/L, CH-101/L, AN-101, PY-101, CO-210, AL-185 courses count for both General Education and Required Support Courses.

Required Nursing Courses (64 credit hours)

This course introduces students to basic nursing concepts and the nursing process as applied to the individual client. Students learn the role necessary to attain and maintain health. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NLN Pre-Admission Exam (PAX) minimum composite score of 120 overall and no less than 50th percentile in each section, BI124-124L, BI125-125L, CH100-100L, CH101-101L, CO210, EN111, PY101, MA151 acceptance to the pre-nursing level, and consent of instructor. Corequisite: AN101,NU214, BI225, BI225L and ED201. For LPNs with a valid Guam PN license, the PAX is not required as a pre-req for this course.

This course introduces students to basic nursing concepts and the nursing process as applied to the care of individual clients. Students learn the role of the nurse as provider of care and basic skills necessary to attain and maintain health. Prerequisites: NU200B, NU214, BI225-I225L, ED201 and consent of instructor. Corequisites: NU203B, NU204B, NU205B NU207B and AL185.

This course applies the nursing process to the care of individual clients. Students demonstrate the role of provider of care and apply basic skills necessary to attain and maintain health in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: NU200B, NU214, BI225-225L, ED201 and consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU202B, NU204B, NU205B and NU207B and consent of instructor.

This course focuses on assessment, which is the first step of the nursing process. Students learn and practice skills and techniques to assess physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and developmental variables in well clients across the lifespan. Prerequisite: NU200B, NU214 ED201, BI225-225L or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU202B, NU203B, NU205B and NU207B.

This course focuses on the laboratory and practicum component of NU204B. Students apply assessment techniques within the laboratory or clinical settings. This course is taken concurrently with NU204B or with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: NU200B, NU214 ED201, BI225-225L or consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU202B, NU203B, NU204B and NU207B.

This course presents the basic concepts of medication usage, dosage computations, and medication administration skills. The use of the nursing process when administering medications is presented. Prerequisites: BI225-225L, ED201, NU200B, NU214 and consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU202B, NU203B, NU204B and NU205B.

This course focuses on methods of calculating dosages for various drug forms and routes of administration, verifying accuracy of calculations and determining applicability of calculated dosages to route of administration and modes of delivering medications. Prerequisites: EN111, MA151 and consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU200B, BI225-225L, and ED201.

This course focuses on interventions that restore and maintain health in the adult client system. The physiologic alterations discussed include physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, and developmental functions. This course will focus on medical-surgical nursing, specifically the care of the client with diseases of the respiratory, cardiac, hematology, renal, and musculoskeletal systems, and the client experiencing chronic illness, peri-operative nursing, and cancer. Prerequisites: AL185, NU202B, NU203B, NU204B, NU205B, NU207B, and consent of instructor. Corequisites: NU303B and NU310 or consent of instructor.

This course provides opportunities for the student to focus on the client with diseases presented in NU302B. Students provide care for the adult client system in an acute care setting. Prerequisites: AL185 NU202B, NU203B, NU204B, NU205B, NU207B, and consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU302B and NU310.

This course focuses on contemporary concepts and theories about families. Students will apply the nursing process in the study of primary interventions and health promotion with continued consideration of secondary and tertiary interventions. Emphasis is on child bearing and child rearing families. Prerequisites: NU302B, NU303B, NU310. Corequisites: NU305B or consent of instructor.

This course focuses on the application of contemporary concepts and theories about families. Students apply the nursing process in provision of primary nursing interventions. Clinical experiences are in a variety of community and/or acute care settings with childrearing families. Prerequisites: NU302B, NU303B, NU310. Corequisites: NU304B, or consent of instructor.

This course explores the basic physiologic mechanism of disease across the lifespan. Major pathophysiology concepts, with emphasis on assessment and analysis, pertinent to clients with an illness are presented. The focus of this course will be chronic illness, cancer, and diseases of the respiratory, cardiac, hematologic, renal, and musculoskeletal systems. Prerequisites: for Generic Program: NU202B, NU203B, NU204B, NU205B, NU207B. SSBSN: Completion of basic nursing program, 6-8 Chemistry credits with lab, 6-8 Anatomy and physiology credits with lab, Microbiology with lab, AN101, PY101, EN111, ED201, CO210 or permission of instructor.

This course focuses on application of the nursing process to address community health and psychiatric mental health. Emphasis is on primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention in institutional and community settings. Prerequisites: NU302B, NU303B, NU304B, NU305B, NU310 or NU324S, and NU325S or instructor permission. Corequisites: NU308, NU309, NU412, NU416 or instructor permission.

This course focuses on the use of the nursing process to foster mental health with individuals, families and groups exhibiting maladaptive behavior. Emphasis is on secondary and tertiary intervention in institutional and community settings using therapeutic communication, group therapy, and other modalities in collaboration with other care providers. Prerequisites: NU-302B, NU-303B, NU-304B, NU-305B or NU-324S, NU-325S or instructor permission. Corequisites: NU-409, NU-412, NU-403, NU-416 or instructor permission.

This course focuses on application of the nursing process to address community health and psychiatric mental health. Emphasis is on primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention in institutional and community settings. Prerequisites: NU302B, NU303B, NU304B, NU305B, or NU324S, NU325S or instructor permission. Corequisites: NU308, NU412, NU403, NU416 or instructor permission.

This course presents principles of community health nursing. The focus is on primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions for client systems including individuals, families, aggregates and communities. Health care policy issues and political strategies are also addressed. Prerequisites: NU302B, NU303B, NU304B, NU305B, NU310, or NU324S and NU325S, or instructor permission. Corequisite: NU308, NU309, NU403, NU416, or instructor permission.

This course provides practice in a specialty area of the student's choice. The student functions in the role of a beginning practitioner with supervision and guidance faculty and an expert nurse preceptor. Prerequisites: NU403, NU412, NU416. Corequisite: NU418, NU419, NU420.

This course focuses on the research process and the use of research in nursing. The roles of the consumer of research, critical thinker, and leader in professional nursing are integrated through the use of the research process. Prerequisite: HS405. Corequisite: MA387 and MA387L.

This course focuses on the nurse's role as leader and manager of client care within an organizational structure. Students and faculty will discuss the application of leadership and management theory in the practice setting. Prerequisites: NU403, NU412 and NU416. Nurses in practice/leadership positions can take this course without being enrolled in the nursing program. Corequisites: NU415, NU419, NU420.

This practicum course provides an opportunity for the student to apply leadership and management theory in a selected practice situation. Prerequisites: NU412, NU403, and NU416. Nurses in practice/leadership positions can take this course without being enrolled in the nursing program. Corequisite: NU418, NU420, NU415.

This course includes a comprehensive study of the major historical, social, political, and educational changes that have influenced the practice of nursing, nursing education, and health care. The focus of this course is on the ethical and legal problems affecting nursing care. Building from this overview, the students are prepared to meet the challenge of the rapidly changing environment in which nurse's practice. Prerequisites: NU403, NU412, and NU416. Corequisites: NU415, NU418, NU419.

Optional Elective Courses

This course explores major issues and concepts pertinent to the study of the aging process (gerontology). The prevailing theories of the social/biological aging process and the economics, physical and psychological problems that might arise in late life are presented. Students learn how these factors impinge on the well-being of the older person and the social structure of a community. Aging as it occurs in different societies and throughout history is discussed. Social myths and stereotypes are explored. An overview of existing aging policies and special programs for the older population is included, as is a section on dying, death and grieving.

This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical language. A basic understanding of the language used in medicine and nursing will enable the health care professional or community member to communicate more effectively and efficiently with other members of the health professions. Analysis, spelling, pronunciation, and application of medical terms and abbreviations will be emphasized. This course is open to nursing majors as well as non-nursing majors. It may also be taken by restricted students.

This course focuses upon empowerment strategies for college success, with an emphasis on particular skills and techniques critical to growth and success in the nursing curriculum. Students learn in- depth skills related to study habits, time management, stress management, and assertive communication, and are expected to apply this knowledge to nursing and other college courses. Students will have the opportunity to determine their individual learning goals and implement a plan to meet these goals. This course is open to pre-nursing majors and nursing majors. It may also be taken by restricted students.

And transition courses:

The clinical mentorship course will provide an opportunity to increase students' clinical experience. Students will be assigned a nurse-mentor recommended by the various health facilities. This course is designed for intensive clinical training. Students will register for the course to earn 1 credit (45 hours). Prerequisites: NU-202, NU-203, NU-204, NU-205, NU-207 and Instructors consent.

The clinical mentorship will provide an opportunity to increase students' clinical experience. Students will be assigned a nurse-mentor recommended by the various health facilities. This course is designed for intensive clinical training purposes. Students will register for the course to earn 1 credit (45 hours). Course may be repeated with instructor approval. Prerequisites: NU-304, NU-305, and instructor's consent.

Second-Step BSN Track (124 credit hours)

Description	Credits
General Education	49
Required Support Courses	11
Required Nursing Courses	64
Total Credit Hours	124

Required Support Courses (11 credit hours)

This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.

BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.

CH100L is the laboratory portion of CH100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH100.

CH101L is the laboratory component of CH101 and must be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH101 Prerequisite: CH100 and CH100L.

EN-110,/111, MA-151, BI-124/L, BI-125/L, CH-100/L, CH-101/L, AN-101, PY-101, CO-210, AL-185 courses count for both General Education and Required Support Courses.

Required Nursing Courses (64 credit hours)

This course focuses on establishing helping relationships through self-awareness, self-responsibility, and communication skills. Students apply theories of the emotions, crisis, stress, cultural diversity, and caring to client care. Prerequisites: AN101, CO210, EN111, PY101, admission to the second-step BSN program, and consent of instructor. Corequisite: ED201.

This course focuses on assessment, which is the first step of the nursing process. Students learn and practice skills and techniques to assess physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and developmental variables in well clients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Second-Step BSN program track, or RN/GN with consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU307S, NU324S, NU325S or RN/GN employed in a clinical setting.

This course focuses on the laboratory and practicum component of NU306S. Students apply assessment techniques within the laboratory and clinical settings. This course consist of one (1) laboratory and two (2) practicum hours per week, taken concurrently with NU306S or with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Second-Step BSN program track, or RN/GN with consent of instructor. Corequisite: NU306S, NU324S, NU325S, or RN/GN employed in a clinical setting.

This course serves as the transition or bridge course for the registered or graduate nurse to integrate previous nursing education with the philosophy of baccalaureate nursing education. The emphasis is on the synthesis of nursing concepts and the nursing process within a theoretical base. In addition, this course serves to update the RN/graduate nurse student on current issues in practice, health care management, as well as ethical/legal and other professional issues. Prerequisites: EN111, Chemistry 6-8 credits with lab, Anatomy and Physiology 6-8 credits with lab, microbiology with lab, AL185, and NU300S or equivalent. Corequisites: NU306S, NU307B, NU325S.

This course is the clinical component for the professional application of the nursing process and nursing theory course. The nurse develops her/his experience to meet individual professional goals. Each student follows one or more families as a client system for the experience of assessing intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extra personal stressors and implementing primary, secondary and/or tertiary interventions. Prerequisites: Chemistry with lab, Anatomy and Physiology with lab, microbiology with lab, AL185 and NU300S. Corequisites: NU306S, NU307B, NU324S.

This course focuses on application of the nursing process to address community health and psychiatric mental health. Emphasis is on primary, secondary, and tertiary intervention in institutional and community settings. Prerequisites: NU302B, NU303B, NU304B, NU305B, or NU324S, NU325S or instructor permission. Corequisites: NU308, NU412, NU403, NU416 or instructor permission.