Nursing

Nursing Policies

Continuation and Progression Policies

9.  Students must successfully complete all NCLEX review components as outlined in the NURS 439 Syllabus. NURS 439 Nursing Capstone requires a probability score of at least 96% on the comprehensive NCLEX predictor exam for Affidavit of Graduation submission to the Board of Nursing. Students with a probability score between 90 - 95% are required to complete 100% of their Virtual ATI program before Affidavit of Graduation is submitted to the Board of Nursing. Students who score below 90% on their predictor exam will be required to achieve green light on their Virtual ATI before Affidavit of Graduation is submitted to the Board of Nursing.

Programs in Nursing

Bachelor of Science Major Requirements

NURS 318       Child Health Nursing                            4 hours

NURS 423        Maternal Newborn Nursing               4 hours

Delete: NURS 433 Maternal/Child Nursing

General Education Courses

Delete:    CSIS 102, CSIS 104, CSIS 110

RN to BS Completion Program

Nursing Prerequisite, Cognate and General Education Courses

Delete: CSIS 102    Microcomputer Literacy and Applications

Prerequisites for LVN Admission to BS Program

General Education Courses

Delete: CSIS 102    Microcomputer Literacy and Applications

Nursing Courses

NURS 318 - Child Health Nursing (4 hours)

Pre-requisites:  All 200 level nursing courses, NURS 313, 317, 325.

The course applies the nursing process of the nursing of children and their families with continued emphasis on growth and development, prevention and treatment of illness in the hospital and clinic.  Complex health problems of children are examined including congenital and acquired conditions.  3 Theory (Spring), 3 Clinical/Lab taught in the first summer module after the completion of theory.

NURS 322 - Mental Health Nursing (4 hours)

Pre-requisites: All 200 and 317 nursing courses.

NURS 423 - Maternal Newborn Nursing (4 hours)

Pre-requisites:  All 200 and 300 level nursing courses.

This course introduces the normal maternity cycle, followed by obstetrical and neonatal complications. Attention is also given to women's reproductive health issues and menopause.  Guidelines for student nursing care of women and newborns are based on the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing Standards of Practice which fall within the regulations of the Nurse Practice Act. 3 Theory, 3 Clinical/Lab. (Fall, Spring)