Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2015-2016 Course Catalog Program: Nursing, B.S. | ||||
Nursing, B.S.
Mission StatementThe Department of Nursing educates students for all levels of nursing practice by building on a firm foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. The mission promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment and fosters strong ethical values, intellectual curiosity, personal integrity and a commitment to the health and well-being of society. The goal is to prepare graduates to practice the art and science of Nursing, be effective leaders and use evidence-based resources to improve the health of persons, families and communities. Traditional B.S. (4 years)Students in the traditional program are high school graduates or transfer students who have had no previous education for professional nursing. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse. The baccalaureate programs in Nursing at the University of Saint Joseph are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202.887.6791. Program OutcomesThe student will:
Criteria for Sophomore Admission into Nursing (effective August 1, 2014)
Application to Nursing MajorBy the end of the fall semester of sophomore year, students complete the Application to the Nursing Major and submit it to the Nursing department.
Health Requirements
Uniforms and Equipment for Clinical ExperiencesStudents are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and several specific items of equipment necessary for clinical experiences. Students are also responsible for arranging their own transportation to clinical agencies. For details on these requirements, see the Student Handbook for Nursing Majors. Criminal Background Investigation and Drug ScreeningAll undergraduates must have a Criminal Background Investigation and drug testing completed and on file during the spring of their sophomore year. A letter will be provided to each student accepted into the major with instructions. The background investigation may need to be updated throughout the program. CPR Course RequirementAll students must provide annual evidence of completion of a CPR course for health care providers prior to starting clinical courses. The CPR course must have an American Heart Association designation good for two years. |
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Progression in the Nursing MajorFreshmen, Sophomore, Juniors, and Transfer Students in Nursing:
Senior nursing students during 2015-2016 academic year: Students in the graduating class of 2016 must:
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Degree Requirements | |||||
Required courses (53 credits) | |||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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NURS 200 - Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 216 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 316 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 219 - Health Assessment and Clinical Skills | 4 Credits | ||||
NURS 310 - Nursing Research | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 318 - Foundations of Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan I | 6 Credits | ||||
NURS 319 - Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan II | 7 Credits | ||||
NURS 411 - Nursing in the Community across the Lifespan | 4 Credits | ||||
NURS 412 - Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan III | 8 Credits | ||||
NURS 417 - Management of Complex Health Problems | 8 Credits | ||||
NURS 420 - Public Health Nursing | 2 Credits | ||||
NURS 424 - Issues in Professional Practice | 2 Credits | ||||
Suggested Plan of Study | |||||
First Year | |||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
CHEM 170 - Principles of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry (fall) | 4 Credits | ||||
BIOL 110 - General Biology (fall) | 4 Credits | ||||
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or | 3 Credits | ||||
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CHEM 240 - Biochemistry of the Human Body (spring) | 4 Credits | ||||
BIOL 241 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I (spring) | 4 Credits | ||||
MATH 110 - Elementary Statistics | 3 Credits | ||||
MATH 110 L - Elementary Statistics Lab | 1 Credits | ||||
Sophomore Year | |||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
BIOL 242 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II (fall) | 4 Credits | ||||
BIOL 301 - Microbiology (spring) | 4 Credits | ||||
NURS 216 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 219 - Health Assessment and Clinical Skills (spring) | 4 Credits | ||||
NURS 200 - Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 Credits | ||||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan (fall) | 3 Credits | ||||
Junior Year | |||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NURS 316 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (fall) | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 310 - Nursing Research (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||
NURS 318 - Foundations of Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan I (fall) | 6 Credits | ||||
NURS 319 - Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan II | 7 Credits | ||||
NUTR 380 - Nutrition for Nursing Practice (fall) | 3 Credits | ||||
Senior Year | |||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
NURS 411 - Nursing in the Community across the Lifespan (spring) | 4 Credits | ||||
NURS 412 - Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan III (fall) | 8 Credits | ||||
NURS 417 - Management of Complex Health Problems (spring) | 8 Credits | ||||
NURS 420 - Public Health Nursing (fall) | 2 Credits | ||||
NURS 424 - Issues in Professional Practice (fall) | 2 Credits | ||||
State Law on Nursing LicensureRegarding eligibility for licensure as a professional nurse at the completion of the educational program in nursing, Public Act 86-365, an Act Concerning the Licensure and Discipline of Health Care Professionals Regulated by the Department of Health Services (July 1, 1986), allows the State Department of Health Services to perform the following functions:
The Department of Health Services has the discretionary power to determine whether Public Act 86-365 applies to the individual applying for licensure. Individuals seeking licensure would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Some factors that could be considered by the Department of Health Services in reviewing licensure applications are:
Note: This information pertains to Connecticut. Please check with the state in which you wish to be licensed, as requirements vary. | |||||
Nursing Comprehensive ExamThe comprehensive examination is a University-wide requirement for all graduating seniors and is given to determine basic competence in their area of study. Nursing students do not meet this graduation requirement until they have successfully passed the Nursing comprehensive examination. | |||||
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