The BSN program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function effectively in all areas of nursing practice through quality instruction and clinical experiences. Clinical experiences encompass not only acute care settings but also community and home care, ambulatory care, and primary care settings. The program provides students with the opportunity to apply didactic knowledge in a variety of hands-on and simulated clinical settings and lays the groundwork for continuing one’s professional education at the graduate level. Upon successful completion of the BSN program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX).
BIOL 102 – General Biology II
4 credit hours
Describes the basis of life, from molecules, cells, and genes to the form and function of microbial, plant, and animal systems. Intended for biology and exercise science majors. Recommended for those who are seeking entry to professional health-care programs or those who are interested in pursuing additional study beyond BIOL 101. Three lectures and one lab period per week.
BIOL 216 – Anatomy & Physiology
4 credit hours
A course designed for non-biology majors that study the structure and function of the human body. Includes how the various systems of the body work with homeostasis. Three lectures and one lab per week.
BIOL 202 – Medical & Scientific Terminology
2 credits
Familiarizes students with terminology used in medicine and biology. Includes study of roots, prefixes, and suffixes derived from Latin and Greek as well as basic terms dealing with anatomy, diseases, and medical procedures.
BIOL 308 – Microbiology
4 credit hours
Application of microbiological techniques for study of microorganisms including aspects of bacteriology, immunology, and virology. Three lectures and one lab session per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or consent of instructor
BIOL 314 – Human Anatomy
4 credit hours
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the structures of the human body. All the major body systems are covered, with additional units on histology and developmental anatomy. Coursework emphasizes animal dissection and the use of human models.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or consent of instructor
BIOL 315 – Physiology
4 credit hours
Deals with the functions and regulatory mechanisms of animal organ systems, with a primary emphasis on humans. Three lectures and one lab session per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and BIOL 313 or 314, or consent of instructor
CHEM 101 – General Chemistry I
4 credit hours
Selected principles, theories, laws, and applications of chemistry as a means of understanding common experiences of a chemical nature. Exploratory, descriptive and experimental study of the behavior and interaction of the more common chemical substances.
Prerequisite: MATH 140 or consent of instructor
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MATH 102 – Intermediate Algebra
3 credit hours
Absolute value equations and inequalities, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, quotients of polynomials, synthetic division, rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations and inequalities, and word problem applications.
Co-Requisite: MATH 096 (if necessary)
OR
MATH 120 Applied Mathematical Reasoning
3 credit hours
Prepares students to work with the necessary mathematical skills to succeed in their science or industrial courses. Course includes but is not limited to the following topics: Algebraic skills, Probability, Statistics, Right Triangle Trigonometry, Geometry, and Vectors. Student who need to take a physics course should not take this course.
Co-Requisite: Math 096 (if necessary)
MATH 105 – Mathematics for Leaders
3 credit hours
A survey of applied topics in mathematics including voting theory, finance, mathematical patterns, geometric similarity, probability, and statistics.
Co-requisite: MATH 095 (if necessary)
OR
MATH 220 – Statistical Methods
3 credit hours
A study of applied statistics with emphasis on appropriate use of technology. Topics include probability, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 220 and MATH 336. Offered fall and spring semester.
Prerequisites: MATH 102, 120, 210, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
NURS 202 – Introduction to Nursing
2 credit hours
In this course, students will be encouraged to focus on self-care, stress-reduction and coping skills, test-taking strategies including TEAS exam preparation, and requirements for admission to the WPU Division of Nursing program. Students will also be introduced to professional writing and APA format. Fees required.
NURS 210 – Nutrition
3 credit hours
In this course, students will be introduced to nutrition terminology and explore nutrients, dietary guidelines, food labels, life cycle nutrition, and health promotion and disease management and prevention. Students will learn concepts of digestion, absorption, and energy obtained from food and begin to evaluate the nutritional status of clients across the lifespan. Fees required.
NURS 214 – Pharmacology
3 credit hours
This course will focus on basic medication classification, therapeutic and adverse effects, uses, interactions, contraindications, and methods of administration. Students will explore the nurse’s role in developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy through use of the nursing process. Principles of safe administration of medications will be introduced. Dosage calculations are evaluated for competency. Fees required.
Prerequisite: MATH 102 or 210 or equivalent
NURS 304 – Nursing Fundamentals and Skills
4 credit hours
This course will introduce the student to foundational knowledge for nursing care. Students will learn theoretical and clinical applications for nursing skills. Utilizing hands-on experience in the lab setting, students will work closely with peers and faculty to demonstrate accurate and safe nursing skills delivery. Fees required.
Prerequisites: NURS 201 or equivalent, NURS 214
NURS 306 – Nursing Assessment
4 credit hours
This course is designed to present students with concepts and principles underlying assessment of the health status of individuals from newborn to geriatric. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychosocial findings in the well person. Communication and assessment techniques are developed. Students will formulate initial nursing plans using the nursing process. Clinical application will enhance student learning. Fees required.
Prerequisites: NURS 201 or equivalent, NURS 214
NURS 307 – Professionalism in Nursing
3 credit hours
This course introduces the students to the concept of knowing beyond pragmatic knowledge. Students will explore the concept of caring as uniquely expressed in nursing situations. Students will become familiar with a variety of nursing theories and will begin utilizing APA formatting for professional writing. The student will be introduced to the ANA Standards of Practice and explore ethical issues that apply to nursing and information science.
Prerequisites: NURS 201 or equivalent
NURS 308 – Maternal, Newborn, & Women Nursing
4 credit hours
This course focuses on women, maternal, and newborn populations. Students will explore normal and abnormal conditions, nursing assessment, interventions, evaluation, and promotion of individual and family health for the population of interest. The student will have the opportunity to care for the described population in a clinical setting. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 304, NURS 306
NURSE 309 – Pediatric Nursing
4 credit hours
This course focuses on the infant to adolescent population. The student will be introduced to normal and abnormal conditions within the population. Nursing assessment, interventions, and evaluation of care for the population will be analyzed as well as the importance of health promotion. The student will have the opportunity to participate in care for the pediatric population in a variety of settings. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 304, NURS 306
NURS 310 – Mental Health Nursing
4 credit hours
This course will help students identify the scope of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice, introducing the student to foundational knowledge for mental health nursing care. Students will discuss the importance of evidence-based psychiatric-mental health care in a variety of settings. Assessment principles and proper documentation will be addressed. In addition, students will observe treatment in a primary care setting, integrating physical and mental health issues in a holistic approach. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 304, NURS 306
NURS 315 – Introduction to EBP for Nursing
2 credit hours
This course will introduce the concept of evidence-based practice. Students will learn research terminology, types of research, and how to locate multi-level evidence. Students will learn to develop a clinical question, identify evidence-based practice models, and gather evidence within the process of implementing evidence-based practice into nursing care.
Prerequisites: MATH 105 or MATH 303, Admission to Pre-Licensure Program
NURS 316 – Adult Health I
4 credit hours
In this course, students will explore themes and challenges in nursing practice while providing care based on evidence-based practice for adults with acute and chronic illnesses. Students will utilize the nursing process to identify priority patient problems and understand the nurse’s role in promoting self-care as well as nursing interventions to increase overall patient health. Ethical, legal, spiritual, and cultural values will be analyzed and integrated into a professional nursing care plan. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 304, NURS 306
NURS 320 – Community Health Nursing
4 credit hours
This course focuses on examining the role of the nurse in understanding the community as a client. Students will come to know nursing assessments and interventions unique to the community or population-based setting. Within this course, students will explore global health and how they can impact the global community. Students will enhance their knowledge through clinical experiences in a variety of community settings. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 316
NURS 326 – Adult Health II
4 credit hours
In this course, students will explore themes and challenges in nursing practice while providing care based on evidence-based practice for adults with acute and chronic illnesses. Students will utilize the nursing process to identify priority patient problems and understand the nurse’s role in promoting self-care as well as nursing interventions to increase overall patient health. Ethical, legal, spiritual, and cultural values will be analyzed and integrated into a professional nursing care plan. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 316
NURS 413 – Transition to Nursing Practice
4 credit hours
This course is designed to assist nursing students to prepare for NCLEX-RN licensure examination as well as entry-level nursing practice. During the course, students will engage in comprehensive content review based on their individualized needs and identified weaknesses. Students will also be assigned a nurse preceptor and will complete a minimum of 120 hours of on-site clinical experience. Obtaining and maintaining licensure, advancing licensure through continued education, and professional goals and paths will be explored. Fees required.
Prerequisite: NURS 326, NURS 310, NURS 303, NURS 308, NURS 309
NURS 400 – Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing
2 credit hours
This course will allow students to focus on the process for implementing evidence-based practice and its application to a clinical situation generated from a practice setting of their choice. Students will utilize critical inquiry in evaluating and synthesizing multi-level evidence related to their question. This evidence will form the basis for drafts of policies to support EBP changes in their practice setting. The student will analyze the use of information technology to support, identify, and assist in the application of patient care across the healthcare continuum.
Prerequisites: Admission to RN-BSN Program, MATH 105 or MATH 303 or consent of instructor
NURS 416 – Adult Health III
4 credit hours
Adult Health III is a continuation of Adult Health I and Adult Health II. In this course, students will explore themes and challenges in managing nursing care in emergent and critical care situations. Students will utilize the nursing process to direct clinical decision-making based on evidence-based practice. Ethical, legal, spiritual, and cultural values will be analyzed and integrated into a professional nursing care plan.
Prerequisite: NURS 326
NURS 201 – Nursing Essentials (CNA)
4 credit hours
This course introduces the essential scientific knowledge, technical skills, and communication techniques, as specified by OBRA, to function as an accountable member of the health care team. Theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience will be incorporated to prepare the student to address the biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of patients. This is a 76-hour course (30 hours of lecture / 16 hours of lab / 30 hours of clinical). Background checks are required. Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, health physical and current immunizations, and TB testing will be required prior to clinical. Fees required.
Prerequisites: None. Offered FA, SP, SU