Nursing BSN

A study of the art, history, philosophy and literature that explores the portrayal, values and professional and ethical identity of nurses and midwives, emphasizing the study of works that have had significant influence on the nursing profession.

This course refines the process of planning, writing, revising and editing essays. Professional writing using APA format will be covered. Other topics include use of print and electronic sources, note taking, credibility, fact and opinion, logic, avoidance of plagiarism and documentation.

The course is designed to introduce the student to care delivery using the nursing process. Students will examine the nursing attributes and roles of a registered nurse. There will be application of concepts and technical skills in the laboratory setting. Learning experiences are directed toward nursing care of individuals experiencing alterations in health as well as promoting health and wellness.

In this course students will explore nursing care of the patient experiencing acute or chronic health problems. Safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care will be applied to health concepts in protection and movement. Concepts will be explored through defining holistic nursing care of exemplar diseases.

Nursing care of the patient experiencing acute or chronic health problems. Safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care will be applied to health concepts in homeostasis and metabolic and hormonal regulation. Concepts will be explored through defining holistic nursing care of exemplar diseases.

Examines professional issues for transition into the baccalaureate nursing role. Further develop professional core values associated with being a caring and ethical professional nurse. Emphasis on ethics, patient safety, interdisciplinary team coordination and collaboration, quality care, nursing leadership and health promotion while analyzing key issues within the healthcare system.

Explores health information and informatics concepts encountered in healthcare settings. Course content includes healthcare information technology, concepts, terminology, and key health information systems and technology. Students will evaluate health information systems and their roles in patient safety, safe medication administration, maintaining patient privacy, data security and efficacy of healthcare processes.

Examines the essential elements of, and process for, evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. Students will learn how to access, appraise and utilize both quantitative and qualitative research and other sources of evidence to make informed clinical decisions that improve patient safety and quality of care.

In-depth study of local, state, and national policies affecting the health of populations. Emphasis on regulatory and legislative issues related to the nursing profession. Examine the nurse's role in the legislative and political process.

Examines and applies theories of organizational behavior, systems thinking and leadership to quality improvement strategies that minimize errors and optimize positive clinical outcomes. Participation in selected patient safety and quality improvement initiatives provide opportunity to apply and evaluate the relevance of theoretical concepts to real world healthcare challenges.

Focuses on assessing patient's (individuals, families, and communities) health status utilizing a holistic approach that integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology and complete health history. This includes physical, psychosocial, and cultural dimensions, therapeutic interview skills, and performing a comprehensive physical exam. Practicum components will emphasize health promotion, disease prevention and linkage

Covers principles of transcultural and culturally competent nursing. Students explore how culture impacts health and health care and begin to recognize their own cultural experiences, how those experiences shape who they are, and their healthcare core values and its impact on provision of nursing care.

This simulation course will give students the opportunity to demonstrate and apply nursing skills and clinical judgment to scenarios in nursing related to patients across the life span experiencing commonly occurring health problems. This course is taken concurrently with NURS 303.

This clinical course will focus on the delivery of nursing care and application of the nursing process in clinical facilities in North Central Washington. Emphasis on intermediate nursing skills, medication administration, communication and professional collaboration will be emphasized.

In this course, nursing care of the perinatal and infant patient experiencing wellness and/or acute and chronic conditions will be covered, building on previous knowledge. Safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care will be applied to concepts related to reproductive health and sexuality throughout the lifespan.

Building upon previous knowledge of homoeostasis and regulation, the student will discuss safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care of the patient experiencing acute or chronic health problems. Concepts will be explored through defining holistic nursing care of exemplar diseases affecting homeostasis and regulation.

This course will focus on evidence-based care for patients with psychiatric/mental health disorders, including cultural, ethical and legal influences as well as wellness of individuals and families. Treatment modalities related to psychopathology will be explored. The nurse’s role in advocacy, care coordination, collaboration with the healthcare team, and therapeutic communication will be covered.

This is the culminating course applying nursing concepts to multi-systems disease processes. The student will discuss safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care of the patient experiencing complex acute or chronic health problems. Nursing students will identify the role of the nurse as an advocate, educator, and leader within the health care team by ensuring care coordination and individualized holistic care of patients and their families.

This simulation course will give students the opportunity to demonstrate and apply nursing skills and clinical judgment to scenarios in nursing scenarios related to commonly occurring and complex health problems. This course is taken concurrently with NURS 403.

Explores health information and informatics concepts encountered in healthcare settings. Course content includes healthcare information technology, concepts, terminology, and key health information systems and technology. Students will evaluate health information systems and their roles in patient safety, safe medication administration, maintaining patient privacy, data security and efficacy of healthcare processes.

This simulation course will give students the opportunity to demonstrate and apply nursing skills and clinical judgment to scenarios in perinatal and infant health and psychological and mental health. This course is taken concurrently with NURS 402 and NURS 404.

Focuses on the role of the nurse in community, rural and public health settings. Using an evidence-based and social-justice framework, students explore epidemiology, community assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention for aggregate populations while synthesizing theory, population research and practice on a local to global scale.

Provides practicum experience in community and public health nursing, focusing on the application of public health and nursing principles in a variety of community and healthcare settings.

This senior preceptorship course focuses on the synthesis of professional nursing concepts. Through clinical immersion in a selected area of practice, students will work under the mentorship of a nursing preceptor as they transition into the role of a registered nurse. Students will collaborate with the healthcare team to provide compassionate and holistic care while prioritizing safe patient and organizational outcomes.

Students enrolled in this course will develop personal professional portfolios, designed to illustrate the student’s academic achievements during the RN to BSN program. Collaborative problem solving and leadership skills will be utilized when working with community partners. This capstone experience will culminate in the dissemination of scholarly research through an end-of-quarter poster presentation.