Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

5. To prepare graduates who are safe, competent practitioners
and who are equipped for involvement in leadership,
advocacy, collaboration, education, and research utilization
activities required to fulfill the responsibilities of baccalaureate
professional nurses in a broad variety of settings.
P r o G r a m o b j e C t I v e s
To demonstrate the Christian caring which is essential to the practice
of professional nursing the graduate is expected to:
1. Base nursing practice on a philosophical foundation consistent
with Biola University and the Department of Baccalaureate
Nursing beliefs about the nature of persons and the
nature of nursing.
2. Integrate knowledge from Biblical studies, and the behavioral,
biological, and physical sciences together with knowledge
from nursing science and utilize this knowledge as a basis for
nursing practice.
3. Base nursing practice on a formulation of theoretical knowledge
incorporating communication / collaboration, teaching
/ learning, critical thinking / problem solving, and leadership /
advocacy principles.
4. Collect relevant data systematically from all pertinent client
systems, the environment, and the research knowledge base;
utilize this data effectively to provide safe, competent nursing
care.
5. Demonstrate application of synthesized concepts related to
Christian caring, stress / adaptation, developmental, interactional
and systems theories in the purposeful and systematic
use of the nursing process to facilitate optimal adaptation
through appropriate use of the prevention, restoration, and
conservation modes of intervention with the three client
systems.
6. Identify and utilize knowledge of the relevant cultural,
economic, ethical, legal, political, social, and spiritual factors
and the interactions between them that affect the practice of
nursing and the delivery of health care services.
7. Demonstrate personal and professional development and
Christian commitment consistent with the goals of Biola
University and baccalaureate nursing education.
Admission Requirements
Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into
clinical nursing. Students desiring to be admitted to the Department
of Baccalaureate Nursing must meet all requirements for admission
to the university. Biola pre-nursing students meeting all requirements
for admission to clinical nursing, who have a cumulative
GPA of 3.30 and a science GPA of 2.50 and have taken at least four
full-time semesters at Biola, will be given priority for admission to the
nursing program. Before being accepted, students must complete
the prerequisite college courses with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
These courses include anatomy, inorganic and organic / biochemistry,
communication (100, 170, 181 or 280), English 110 A and 110 B,
first aid, microbiology, physiology, and psychology. Students also are
required to earn a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on all pre-nursing college
course work. Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.80 to 2.99 may be
considered for admission on provisional status if space is available in
the program and if there is reason to anticipate the student will be
able to complete the program successfully. Additional factors considered
in the application process include the following: total transcript
evaluation, small group interviews, a brief written biographical
sketch and a brief extemporaneous writing assignment, references,
pre-nursing examination, SAT scores, and work experience. A departmental
application form is to be completed and filed in the department
with an application fee of $50 (includes pre-nursing exam fee)
by January 15. There is an additional late fee of $10 for applications
received after the established deadline. Decisions regarding student
acceptance into clinical nursing are made by the nursing faculty.
Before starting clinical nursing, students will be required to submit
completed health forms and proof of current certification in cardiopulmonary
certification for health care professionals.
Applicants whose educational and professional experiences qualify
them for advanced standing are welcome. Those intending to
challenge nursing courses should make an appointment with the
Department of Nursing as soon as accepted by the University.
a f t e r b e I n G aCC e P t e d I n t o b I o l a’ s
C l I n I C a l n U r s I n G P r o G r a m
A student is required to have, at his / her own expense, a background
check, urine drug screen, yearly physical examination, specific laboratory
tests and immunizations by June 15. Late fees are assessed.
Students will not be permitted in the clinical agency without these.
Each student is assessed for liability insurance through the University
when participating in clinical courses. The University and cooperating
agencies assume no responsibility for illness or accidents occurring
during the school program.
Students must arrange for their own transportation to clinical agencies
as the University does not provide transportation. Students must
have a valid driver’s license, current insurance and have access to a
vehicle throughout the clinical nursing program. Parking fees are the
responsibility of the student.
Valid health care provider CPR certification is required and must be
renewed annually throughout the clinical nursing program.
Theory and clinical must be taken concurrently in courses with a
clinical component. One unit of theory equals one clock hour, and
one unit of clinical equals three clock hours. Because of their importance,
it is mandatory to attend course and clinical orientations to
proceed in nursing courses. A student must earn a minimum grade
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