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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accelerated Nursing (BS)

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Total Hours Needed to Graduate:
120 Hours
Bachelor Degree
32 Hours
Prerequisite Courses
26 Hours
Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to applying to the program.
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
BIO 1210
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3

Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
BIO 1211 

BIO 1211
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
1

Accompanies the lecture course and if required, it is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform minimal dissections and explorations of main anatomical structures using models and virtual explorations to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relation to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
BIO 1210 

BIO 1220
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3

Focuses on the physiology of the body system on a cellular level and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211 

Corequisite(s):
BIO 1221 

BIO 1221
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
1

Accompanies the lecture course and if required, is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform dissections to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the physiology of the body systems on a cellular level and their relationship to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Prerequisite(s):
BIO 1210, BIO 1211  

Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220 

BIO 2150
Pathophysiology
3

Examines general disease mechanisms with an emphasis on the disease processes within each body system.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
BIO 1220 

BIO 2410
Microbiology
3

Explores basic concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms including the basic composition, metabolism, genetics, immunology, and epidemiology of microorganisms. The human diseases caused by these microorganisms in addition to their treatments will be presented. A laboratory may be taken concurrently with the lecture course; students will perform several experiments to reinforce the material presented in lecture. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
BIO 2411 

CHM 2310
Biochemistry
3

Provides an overview of biochemical structures and reactions that occur in living systems. Emphasis is placed on the areas of energy, proteins, and catalysis as well as metabolism and molecular genetics.

Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110 

Corequisite(s):
None

HSC 2210
Nutrition
3

Teaches students how the logic of science is applied to basic nutrition concerns, including food groups and recommended nutritional guidelines.

Prerequisite(s):
None

Corequisite(s):
None

MTH 2750
Statistical Methods
3

Focuses on data interpretation and practical application of introductory level statistics. Emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the use of statistics in various fields, including the ability to interpret results. Topics include development and analysis of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and regression analysis. Students determine appropriate statistical methods, calculate basic statistical values, and analyze/interpret data sets including statistical software study results. MTH 2750 – Statistical Methods satisfies the MTA Statistics Pathway.

Prerequisite(s):
MTH 1010 or MTH 1110 

Corequisite(s):
None

PSY 2210
Developmental Psychology
3

Examines changes that occur across the human lifespan, from conception to end of life. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, personality, social, and emotional changes.

Prerequisite(s):
PSY 1110 or PSY 2050 

Corequisite(s):
None

Nursing Major
62 Hours
COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
NUR 2170
Fundamentals of Nursing for the BSN – Accelerated
6

Provides nursing students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary in the delivery of care to the adult patient with a focus on the nursing process. Students are introduced to the program’s philosophy of nursing. The concepts of safety, quality, communication, client needs, cultural diversity, nursing history, ethical-legal, and holistic care are introduced. Critical thinking skills and the process of clinical reasoning will be stressed. Psychomotor learning will be provided in the laboratory and clinical settings. This course requires 45 theory hours, 30 lab hours and 90 clinical hours. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the Accelerated Nursing Track.

Corequisite(s):
NUR 2170L, NUR 2170P, NUR 2270, NUR 2270L  

NUR 2270
Health Assessment for the BSN – Accelerated
4

Provides nursing students with basic knowledge in the health assessment of an adult client. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills to obtain a health history and knowledge and skills to examine the health of the adult client, including a physical examination. Students are introduced to biopsychosocial, spiritual well-being, community health, health promotion, holistic and concepts. The continuum of health and wellness, prevention and education will be stressed. Psychomotor learning will be provided in a laboratory setting. 45 hours of theory and 30 hours of lab are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
Accepted into the Accelerated Nursing Track.

Corequisite(s):
NUR 2270L, NUR 2170, NUR 2170L, NUR 2170P 

NUR 2370
Pharmacology and Medication Administration for the BSN – Accelerated
3

Provides a theoretical foundation for the fundamental principles and concepts of pharmacotherapeutics, with a focus on classification, usage, dosage, and delivery methods. Provides nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to safely administer medications. Included are essentials of safe medication administration such as systems of measurement, abbreviations, symbols, and dosage calculations. Prevention of medical errors is an essential component of this course. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2170, NUR 2270 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 2570 

NUR 2570
Medical/Surgical Nursing I for the BSN – Accelerated
7

Addresses the application of patient-centered care to the nursing process in the care of the medical surgical patient. Evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and cultural and global awareness are explored further. Concepts included in this course are: health promotion and maintenance, correlation of medications to disease processes, nutrition, communication, pain, infection control, and selected adult health conditions. Allows students to practice application of nursing process concepts of care in a supervised clinical setting. Case studies and simulation scenarios are utilized to promote learning. Administration of medication skills will be practiced in the lab setting. Quality and safety are underscored in the provision of care. 60 hours of theory, 30 hours of lab and 90 hours of clinical experience is required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2170, NUR 2270 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 2370, NUR 2570P, NUR 2570L 

NUR 3050
Evidence Based Practice for the BSN
3

Explores various nursing theorists and provides an overview of evidence-based practice with an emphasis on improved quality of care. Examines the role of research in the application of the nursing process and its contribution to the development of nursing as a science. The student will be challenged to critically evaluate research and how it applies to the nursing profession and explore ethical issues inherent in the research process. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2250A, NUR 2350, MTH 2750 

Corequisite(s):
None

NUR 3170
Community Nursing for the BSN – Accelerated
4

Examines the core functions and current organization of community health nursing as part of the larger healthcare system. Concentration is placed on achievement of optimal health outcomes for target populations and selected vulnerable subgroups within the community. The role of nursing will be examined in relations to public policy and emergency response and management. The clinical experience focuses on the application of community health and nursing principles in the care of individuals, families, and selected vulnerable subgroups within a variety of community health settings. Nurses serve as advocates, caregivers, leaders, and teachers as they apply to the nursing process to communities with a focus on epidemiology, environmental health, and emergency response and management. 45 hours of theory, 45 hours of clinical experience is required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.  

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3470, NUR 3570, NUR 3670, NUR 3770 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 3050, NUR 3170P 

NUR 3470
Mental Health Nursing for the BSN – Accelerated
4

Presents the essential concepts of mental health and mental illness within the context of patient-centered care. Emphasis will be on enhancing mental wellness of individuals, families, or groups through a transpersonal caring model as students apply the nursing process. Theoretical content will focus on therapeutic communication, exploration of therapeutic use of self, major psychiatric disorders, stress and crisis, legal and ethical aspects of practice, and culturally competent care. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing assessment and interventions based on the Standards of Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice in a variety of clinical settings across the continuum of care. 45 hours of theory, 45 hours of clinical experience is required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2370, NUR 2570  

Corequisite(s):
NUR 3470P?, NUR 3570, NUR 3570P 

NUR 3570
Medical/Surgical Nursing II for the BSN – Accelerated
5

Focuses on medical/surgical issues of the older adult population and support system with an emphasis on health promotion. Personal values, attitudes, and feelings about aging, transitions and dying will be explored. Common disorders of body systems and the use of pharmacological agents in the aged are emphasized. Hospice care will be explored including history, philosophy and services provided. Special needs of the caregiver will be addressed. A clinical component will accompany this course in which students will have the opportunity to engage in caring relationships with the older adult population. The course requires 45 theory hours, 90 clinical hours. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 2370, NUR 2570 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 3470, NUR 3470P, NUR 3570P 

NUR 3670
Child and Family Nursing for the BSN – Accelerated
4

Focuses on issues of children and their families with an emphasis on the application of the nursing process. Normal growth and development, common disorders of body systems and the use of pharmacological agents in children are explored. Students will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to the care of children and families, through application of the nursing process to this patient population in a variety of settings. A multidisciplinary team approach and effective communication is emphasized. 45 hours of theory, 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.  

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3470, NUR 3570, PSY 2210 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 3670P, NUR 3770, NUR 3770P 

NUR 3770
Maternal/Child Nursing for the BSN – Accelerated
4

Introduces students to the developing family during the childbearing time as a focus of nursing. The emphasis is placed on the care of the mother as well as the care of the fetus and newborn. The nursing process is utilized in assessment of all elements and phases of pregnancy, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing interventions that promote optimal wellness. The effects of culture, ethnic, and economic influences as well as the interaction with the extended family and/or community will be discussed. In addition, the complications of pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes that threaten the childbearing family will be examined from both physiologic and psychosocial aspects. Assists students in applying theory and developing competence in utilizing the nursing process to provide care for families in the childbearing cycle. 45 hours of theory, 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3470, NUR 3570 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 3670, NUR 3670P, NUR 3770P 

NUR 4070
Nursing Pathophysiology – Accelerated
3

In this course, nursing students will focus on advanced pathophysiological processes. Students will examine concepts of pathophysiology including incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, prognosis and treatment of disease processes encountered in the clinical setting. The course will focus on the study of cell structure, biology, microbiology, and physiological sciences. This provides the student with a foundation for understanding disease processes from the cellular to multi-system level. Students will apply knowledge learned in this course in nursing practice. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3050, NUR 3170 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 4610 or NUR 4650 or NUR 4710 

NUR 4170
Medical/Surgical Nursing III for the BSN – Accelerated
5

Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills gained through the nursing program to medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, and perioperative phases as they occur across the healthcare continuum. Understanding of the role of the professional nurse expands to include multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. Advanced assessment skills are used in the clinical setting to recognize the complex, changing needs of adult patients with multiple health issues. Students will apply leadership and management skills to delegate and facilitate safe quality care at a complex level. 45 hours of theory and 90 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3050, NUR 3170, NUR 4070 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 4170P, NUR 4270, NUR 4270P 

NUR 4270
Nursing Leadership for the BSN – Accelerated
3

Emphasizes further development of the professional nursing role by exploring contemporary trends in leadership and management. Important concepts are covered such as quality and safety measures, financial factors, effective leadership concepts, and decision-making techniques. Personal leadership styles and values will be identified, and students will enhance leadership competencies by examining self in relation to professional standards, the nursing code of ethics, effective communications, and leadership theories and models. 30 hours of theory and 45 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.  

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3050, NUR 3170, NUR 4070 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 4170, NUR 4170P, NUR 4270P 

NUR 4370
Nursing Synthesis for the BSN – Accelerated
4

Provides nursing students with the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of program outcomes. Under the direction and supervision of course faculty and individual clinical preceptor students begin the transition to independent practitioner. Emphasis is placed on self-directed learning and evaluation in selected clinical areas. 15 hours of theory and 135 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 4170, NUR 4270 

Corequisite(s):
NUR 4370P 

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COURSE NUMBER/TITLE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
NUR 4630
Palliative Care
3

This course explores concepts related to palliative care nursing. Legal and ethical consideration will be explored as well as the standards and competencies expected of nursing providers. The nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary team is discussed as well as consideration of cultural and spiritual factors impacting end of life. Nursing management of selected conditions will also be explored. Emphasis is on the preparation of the nurse to be a competent and compassionate professional who can lead a transformation in care at the end of life. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3750 

Corequisite(s):
None

NUR 4650
Global Health
3

Introduces students to the main concepts of global health and the link between global health and socio-economic development. This course will focus on measurement of health status, burden of disease, risk factors, and vulnerable populations. Must complete with a B- or better.  

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3570 

Corequisite(s):
None

NUR 4680
Holistic Care
3

This course will explore holistic nursing and its impact on health and healing. Students will explore philosophies, theories and ethics of holistic nursing and evaluate different holistic therapies used in caring for clients. Holistic communication, therapeutic environments and cultural diversity in holistic nursing will be discussed. Self-reflection and self-care by the nurse will be evaluated as well as current research and evidenced based practices related to holistic nursing. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3750 

Corequisite(s):
None

NUR 4710
Cultural Competence in Nursing: The Hispanic Patient
3

Presents the essential concepts related to the care of the Hispanic patient within the context of patient-centered care. Emphasis will be on enhancing knowledge and skills related to basic communication in the Spanish language, health conditions that are relevant in the Hispanic culture, and cultural, health, and spiritual practices that may influence care of Hispanic patients. Theoretical content will focus on therapeutic communication, exploration of therapeutic use of self, prevalent disorders in the Hispanic population, and practices that promote the provision of culturally competent care. Students will have opportunities to practice nursing assessment and interventions that support the provision of high quality, patient-centered care. Must complete with a B- or better.  

Prerequisite(s):
NUR 3550 or NUR 3570 

Corequisite(s):
None

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