& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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92 Bachelor Degree Programs<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing<br />
The Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing degree completion program is<br />
designed for registered nurses looking to advance their pr<strong>of</strong>essional role<br />
in today’s diverse healthcare field. This program expands the student’s<br />
current knowledge and experience with a strong emphasis on the<br />
science <strong>of</strong> nursing. Courses are designed to develop critical thinking,<br />
evidence-based nursing practices, and integrative scientific thought<br />
combined with an ethical patient-centered approach to nursing in diverse<br />
communities.<br />
Program Outcomes<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing program are expected<br />
to be able to do the following:<br />
1. Provide quality nursing care through the implementation <strong>of</strong> evidencebased<br />
practice to diverse patients and families.<br />
2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a healthcare setting.<br />
3. Manage organizational processes and supervise personnel in a<br />
healthcare setting.<br />
4. Incorporate concepts <strong>of</strong> scientific principles associated with nursing<br />
care.<br />
5. Interact effectively with diverse populations.<br />
6. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.<br />
7. Facilitate teams, collaboration, and mentoring amongst health<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
8. Demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to family dynamics<br />
associated with health care and patient education.<br />
9. Demonstrate an understanding <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> health care regulation.<br />
10. Incorporate ethical behavior into daily nursing practice.<br />
11. Locate and interpret quality research and apply basic analytical skills<br />
to interpret data related to heath care.<br />
12. Apply educational strategies to teach patients and colleagues in a<br />
health care setting.<br />
13. Demonstrate the general education competencies required for<br />
graduation.<br />
Degree Requirements<br />
A minimum <strong>of</strong> 122 credits is required for graduation with a bachelor or<br />
science degree from <strong>Saint</strong> Mary’s <strong>University</strong>. All students must meet the<br />
general education credit requirements. A minimum <strong>of</strong> 51 credits is<br />
required to complete the B.S. in Nursing.<br />
Required Nursing Courses................................................................33 cr.<br />
Required Management Courses .........................................................9 cr.<br />
Required Communication Courses .....................................................6 cr.<br />
Required Capstone Course.................................................................3 cr.<br />
Total..................................................................................................51 cr.<br />
Required Nursing Courses: 33 cr.<br />
NUR300 Integrated Science................................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR310 Pharmacology ......................................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR320 Nursing Ethics ......................................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR330 Healthcare Delivery Systems ...............................................3 cr.<br />
NUR340 Nursing Research.................................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR350 Evidence-Based Nursing......................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR360 Comprehensive Assessment................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR400 Focused Integrated Nursing;<br />
Prenatal/Maternal-Birth ..................................................................3 cr.<br />
NUR410 Focused Integrated Nursing; Pediatric..................................3 cr.<br />
NUR420 Focused Integrated Nursing; Adult .......................................3 cr.<br />
NUR430 Focused Integrated Nursing; Geriatric..................................3 cr.<br />
Required Management Courses: 9 cr.<br />
HS325 Multicultural Issues in Human Services ..................................3 cr.<br />
MG335 Critical Thinking for Managers ................................................3 cr.<br />
MG401 Principles <strong>of</strong> Management......................................................3 cr.<br />
Required Communication Courses: 6 cr.<br />
CM310 Oral Communications .............................................................3 cr.<br />
CM309 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Writing................................................................3 cr.<br />
Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.<br />
NUR490 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science Capstone .............................................3 cr.<br />
Faculty<br />
The faculty members for the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science in Nursing program<br />
have earned doctorate or master’s degrees. Faculty are selected for their<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> educational and pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience and expertise..<br />
Required Course Descriptions<br />
NUR300<br />
Integrated Science for Nursing (3 cr.)<br />
This course provides an advanced interdisciplinary study <strong>of</strong> applied<br />
mathematics, chemistry, biological sciences, and physics related to<br />
modern nursing practice. Concepts related to human health in various<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> the human life cycle are explored and integrated into the<br />
nursing knowledge base.
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