Code | Title | Credits |
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Major in Nursing (B.S.N.), prerequisite Courses 1,2,5 | ||
Science prerequisite courses: | ||
BIO 120 & BIO 120D | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology and Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab | 4 |
BIO 214 & BIO 215 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab | 4 |
BIO 216 & BIO 217 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
BIO 234 & BIO 235 | Microbiology and Microbiology Lab | 4 |
CHE 101 & CHE 101D | Introduction to Chemistry and Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 4 |
Health and Psychology prerequisite courses: | ||
CHL 110 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
HAS 170 | Applied Nutrition | 3 |
PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSY 203 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
General Education prerequisite courses: 3 | ||
GES 130 | Christianity & Western Culture | 4 |
GES 160 | Inquiry Seminar | 3 |
Biblical Studies Requirement (BIB 101, THE 201, or Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course) | 3 | |
Choose one of the following Statistics courses: | 3-4 | |
Statistics and Research Methods in Applied Health Sciences | ||
Introduction to Statistical Methods and Experimental Design | ||
Total Prerequisite Credits | 45-46 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major in Nursing (B.S.N.) | ||
BIO 350 | Clinical Pathophysiology | 3 |
Choose one of the following Ethics courses: 4 | 3 | |
Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
Environmental Ethics | ||
Decision-Making and Medical Technology | ||
Bioethics | ||
Contemporary Wellbeing and Traditional Therapies in Taiwan | ||
NUR 202 | Nursing Skills I: Health Assessment | 2 |
NUR 302 | Pharmacology for Nurses | 2 |
NUR 311 | Nursing Skills II | 2 |
NUR 312 | Nursing Skills III | 1 |
NUR 313 | Nursing Care of Individuals I | 3 |
NUR 314 | Nursing Care of Individuals II | 3 |
NUR 315 | Practicum I: Medical Surgical Nursing | 2 |
NUR 318 | Chronicity: Mental Health Focus | 2 |
NUR 322 | Practicum II: Medical Surgical Nursing II | 3 |
NUR 324 | Practicum III: Mental Health and Community Based Nursing | 2 |
NUR 411 | Nursing Skills IV | 1 |
NUR 412 | Nursing Skills V | 1 |
NUR 413 | Practicum IV: Pediatric and Maternity Nursing | 2 |
NUR 416 | Practicum VI: Clinical Capstone | 3 |
NUR 417Z | Practicum V: Public Health Nursing | 2 |
NUR 419 | Pediatric & Maternity Nursing | 3 |
NUR 425G | Population Focused Nursing Care | 3 |
NUR 426 | Leadership Development | 4 |
NUR 496 | Senior Nursing Synthesis | 1 |
Total Major Credits | 48 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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General Education | 28-29 | |
Total Credits | 122 |
1 | Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the science prerequisite courses, before being admitted to the nursing program. |
2 | Earn a C or better for all prerequisite science, health, and psychology courses. |
3 | Humanities Students take GES 145, GES 147, and GES 244 along with the Biblical Studies Requirement. |
4 | A course in ethical decision making must be included within the total program. Students are encouraged to take PHI 110 Contemporary Moral Issues (included in the above required courses list). |
5 | Achieve a cumulative Bethel GPA of at least 2.75. |
Courses whose number is followed by a letter fulfill a General Education requirement. |
NUR 202 • Nursing Skills I: Health Assessment 2 Credits
Introduction to assessment of the physical, cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual parameters in individuals and family health within the context of the nursing process.
Prerequisites: CHL 110; Acceptance into the nursing program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in BIO 350 and NUR 302 is required. Offered: Spring.
NUR 302 • Pharmacology for Nurses 2 Credits
Exploration of the principles of pharmacology to promote health and manage illness from a patient-centered perspective for diverse populations across the lifespan. Emphasis on concepts of safe use and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents. Consideration of ethical, legal, and cultural implications of pharmacology.
Prerequisites: CHL 110 and Admission ot the nursing program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in BIO 350 and NUR 202. Offered: Spring.
NUR 311 • Nursing Skills II 2 Credits
Development of beginning nursing skills related to caring for clients of various health/illness states. Emphasis on the nursing process, medication administration, communication, and evidence-based skills linked with theoretical content in concurrent courses.
Prerequisites: CHL 110; NUR 202; NUR 302: BIO 350. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 313 and NUR 315. Offered: Fall.
NUR 312 • Nursing Skills III 1 Credit
Development of beginning nursing skills related to caring for clients of various health/illness states. Emphasis on the intravenous medication administration and evidence-based skills linked with theoretical content in concurrent nursing course.
Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324. Offered: Spring.
NUR 313 • Nursing Care of Individuals I 3 Credits
Analysis of nursing care relating to individuals experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Students use evidence, including clinical knowledge, as a framework for developing nursing diagnosis, interventions, and expected outcomes.
Prerequisites: BIO 350; CHL 110; NUR 202; NUR 302. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 311 and NUR 315. Offered: Fall.
NUR 314 • Nursing Care of Individuals II 3 Credits
Analysis of nursing care relating to individuals experiencing selected acute, chronic, and/or potential health issues. Students use evidence, including clinical knowledge, as a framework for developing nursing diagnoses, interventions, and expected outcomes. This course is a continuation of NUR 313.
Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 312; NUR 318; NUR 322; NUR 324. Offered: Spring.
NUR 315 • Practicum I: Medical Surgical Nursing 2 Credits
A focus on the care of individuals in various health/illness states. Students will implement the nursing process in various healthcare settings fulfilling nursing roles with a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites: BIO 350; CHL 110; NUR 202; NUR 302. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 311 and NUR 313. Offered: Fall.
NUR 318 • Chronicity: Mental Health Focus 2 Credits
Overview of chronic health issues throughout the lifespan in the context of families and communities with an emphasis on mental health issues.
Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 322; NUR 324. Offered: Spring.
NUR 322 • Practicum II: Medical Surgical Nursing II 3 Credits
A focus on the care of individuals in acute and chronic health/illness states. Students implement the nursing process in simulated and inpatient medical-surgical health care settings, fulfilling nursing roles with a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; and NUR 315. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; and NUR 324. Offered: Spring.
NUR 324 • Practicum III: Mental Health and Community Based Nursing 2 Credits
A focus on the care of individuals in acute and chronic health/illness states. Students implement the nursing process in mental health and community settings, fulfilling nursing roles with a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites: NUR 311; NUR 313; NUR 315. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322. Offered: Spring.
NUR 411 • Nursing Skills IV 1 Credit
Develop nursing skills used in specialty areas of nursing with a focus on children and families. Enhance nursing informatics skills in order to improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivery.
Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 322 and NUR 324. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 413; NUR 417Z, NUR 419; NUR 425G. Offered: Fall.
NUR 412 • Nursing Skills V 1 Credit
Practice and demonstrate competency in complex clinical situations. Includes consideration of the scope of nursing practice in the integration of technology, skills, resource allocation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delegation and supervision of nursing personnel.
Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425GZ or NUR 425G. Corequisites: NUR 416, NUR 426; NUR 496. Offered: Spring.
NUR 413 • Practicum IV: Pediatric and Maternity Nursing 2 Credits
A focus on the nursing care of pediatric and maternity patients and families. Students use critical thinking and evidence-based practice to provide holistic nursing care in simulated, pediatric, and maternity health care settings.
Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322 and NUR 324. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425G. Offered: Fall.
NUR 416 • Practicum VI: Clinical Capstone 3 Credits
An emphasis on baccalaureate nursing role synthesis. Students use critical thinking, data and technology, evidence-based findings, and principles of leadership to manage complex patient problems and improve client health outcomes.
Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425GZ or NUR 425G. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 412; NUR 426; NUR 496. Offered: Spring.
NUR 417Z • Practicum V: Public Health Nursing 2 Credits
Provision of population-based nursing care with an emphasis on diverse and underserved populations. Application of public health competencies and theories in population-based settings. Focused on the advocacy and collaborator roles within the context of service-learning.
Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322 and NUR 324. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 419; and NUR 425G. Offered: Fall.
NUR 419 • Pediatric & Maternity Nursing 3 Credits
A focus on nursing care of pediatric and maternity patients and families. Students apply theoretical frameworks and practice considerations to holistic nursing care.
Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322 and NUR 324. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 425G. Offered: Fall.
NUR 425G • Population Focused Nursing Care 3 Credits
Exploration of Population-focused nursing care with an emphasis on culturally diverse and underserved populations. Includes epidemiological consideration.
Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 322; NUR 324 and NUR 318; [GES 130; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES 246; World Cultures (U) course]. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411, NUR 413; NUR 417Z; and NUR 419. Special Notes: Course includes 1 credit of service learning. Offered: Fall.
NUR 425GZ • Population Focused Nursing Care 4 Credits
An exploration of population-focused nursing care with an emphasis on culturally diverse and underserved populations. Includes consideration of the epidemiologic process and cultural perspectives. Focuses on the advocacy and collaborator roles within the context of service-learning.
Prerequisites: NUR 312; NUR 314; NUR 318; NUR 322 and NUR 324; [GES 130; GES 160; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES 244; World Cultures (U) course]. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419. Offered: Fall.
NUR 426 • Leadership Development 4 Credits
Application of the leadership role in preparation to enter the professional nursing workforce. Integration of critical thinking skills and leadership, management, professional ethics, and Christian worldview frameworks.
Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425GZ or NUR 425G. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with NUR 412; NUR 416; NUR 496. Offered: Spring.
NUR 431 • Conversations about End of Life 1 Credit
Development of advance care planning facilitation skills in the context of faith, cultural, healthcare system, and societal perspectives. A First Steps ACP Facilitator Certificate is available for students who successfully complete ACP Facilitator requirements.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in nursing or social work or Consent of instructor. Offered: Fall or Spring. Special Notes: Carries cross-credit in social work.
NUR 481 • Internship in Nursing 1 Credit
Provides clinical-based learning opportunities to encourage application of theory and research-based knowledge in clinical practice. Students engage in experiences to enhance the development of their professional nursing role.
Prerequisites: Completed junior year of nursing program and acceptance into an approved clinical internship program. Grade exceptions: Graded on an S/U basis. Offered: Summer.
NUR 496 • Senior Nursing Synthesis 1 Credit
Transition from the student role to the role of the professional nurse. Synthesizes nursing clinical concepts essential for nursing graduates to provide safe, quality care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. Promotion of critical thinking development and utilizing NCLEX-RN resources to prepare for NCLEX-RN.
Prerequisites: NUR 411; NUR 413; NUR 417Z; NUR 419; NUR 425GZ or NUR 425G. Corequisites: NUR 412; NUR 416; NUR 426. Offered: Spring.
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Adult Professional Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion)
- Certificate in Addiction Studies
- Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling