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pages i-viiiSchool of Nursingand Allied Health212 Clarion University of PennsylvaniaSecond SemesterCreditsNURS 102 Nursing Process II ..........................................4NURS 112 Nursing Process II Clinical Practice ...............4NURS 132 Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing ..............2BIOL 259 Anatomy and Physiology II ............................3PSY 260 Developmental Psychology ............................3Third SemesterCreditsNURS 201 Nursing Process III .........................................4NURS 211 Nursing Process III Clinical Practice...............4MATH Any math course greater than MATH 110.......3SOC 211 Principles of Sociology ...................................3ENG 111 Writing II ........................................................3Fourth SemesterCreditsNURS 202 Nursing Process IV .........................................4NURS 212 Nursing Process IV Clinical Practice..............4NURS 203 Trends and Issues in Nursing ..........................2SC 113 Public Speaking...............................................3TOTAL CREDITS 60Bachelor of Science in NursingProgram—On-lineAdmission RequirementsAdmission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursingcompletion program is consistent with the PennsylvaniaArticulation Model developed by the Pennsylvania HigherEducation Nursing Schools Association Inc. (PHENSA).Nursing students can fulfill requirements of the lowerdivision (freshman and sophomore years) by means of thefollowing:1. Transferring or validating knowledge equivalent to 30nursing credits from an associate degree or diplomaprogram (see 4 below).2. Transferring the required general educationcredits from any accredited college or successfullycompleting the approved challenge exams. Theaccepted scores for credit will be determined byuniversity policy.Admission Policies for Entrance1. Graduate from either an associate degree or diplomaprogram in nursing.2. Hold current licensure as an RN.3. Show evidence of scholarship as demonstrated by 2.5QPA (on a 4.0 system), or a comparable equivalentof a C-plus in previous educational program.4. Successfully complete the pre-entry lower-divisionrequirements as mentioned above.Individuals may be admitted to the B.S.N. completionprogram on a conditional basis while in the process ofcompleting the above requirements. Admission into theBachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive. Anapplicant meeting all of the program admission requirementsis not guaranteed admission into the program.Articulation PolicyRegistered nurses who have graduated within three yearsfrom an NLNAC-accredited nursing program are eligiblefor direct articulation into Clarion’s B.S.N. completionprogram. Individuals who have graduated between threeand 10 years prior to application must have 1,000 hoursof nursing practice within the last three years for directarticulation. Special arrangements are made for individualswho have:(1) graduated from a nursing program not accreditedby the NLNAC.(2) practiced nursing less than 1,000 hours withinthree years of application.(3) graduated from an NLNAC-accredited nursingprogram more than 10 years ago.B.S. in Nursing CurriculumJunior and Senior YearsFirst SemesterCreditsNURS 340 Nursing in Transition ......................................3NURS 361 Nurse as Educator ...........................................3CIS 217 Applications of Microcomputers.....................3*Elective .........................................................3*Elective..........................................................3Second SemesterCreditsNURS 342 Thinking in Contemporary Nursing ...............3NURS 346 Health Assessment...........................................2NURS 357 Leadership in Nursing ....................................3NURS 380 Statistics...........................................................3BIOL 453 Pathophysiology: Endogenous Agents............4Third SemesterCreditsNURS 376 Frontiers in Health Care .................................3NURS 445 Inquiry in Nursing...........................................3NURS 470 Promoting Healthy Communities....................3Nursing Elective..............................................3Arts and Humanities Elective..........................3Fourth SemesterCreditsNURS 480 Role Seminar in Professional Nursing.............3NURS 481 Role Practicum in Professional Nursing..........2Nursing Elective..............................................3Arts and Humanities Elective..........................3*Elective .........................................................3*Elective .........................................................1TOTAL CREDITS for Graduation 120*Individuals desiring School Nurse Certification must takeED 110: Introductions to Education and *ED 122: EducationalPsychology as electives, and NURS 351: Public School Nursingas a nursing elective or a free elective.School Nurse CertificationIndividuals seeking school nurse certification are requiredto complete the curriculum requirements of the Bachelor ofScience in Nursing program and the current requirementsof the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Upon receiptof the degree, the graduate is recommended for certificationas a school nurse in all grades of the Pennsylvania publicschools.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 213Nursing CoursesNursing Associate Degree CoursesNURS 101: Nursing Process I: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 3 s.h.Introduces students to the concepts of individual, health, and environment. Emphasizes the nursing process as the basis for clientcenteredcare. Provides the theoretical foundation for the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and communication skills necessaryto care for clients and promote healthy responses. Examines the needs of culturally diverse individuals within the context of theirfunctional health patterns. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites or co-requisites: BIOL 258 and PSY 211. Co-requisites: NURS111, 121, and 131. Fall, annually.NURS 102: Nursing Process II 4 s.h.Focuses on the application of the nursing process in acute care settings to individuals across the life span. Explores the nursingprocess as it relates to the care of clients in crisis from rape/sexual assault/domestic violence and clients with ineffective response tocrisis (chemical dependency/suicide). Considers the nursing care of clients with musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologicdysfunction. The last portion of the class focuses on human reproduction in health and illness. Four class hours weekly. Prerequisites:A minimum grade of C in BIOL 258 and NURS 101 and 131 and “Pass” in NURS 111 and 121. Co-requisites: NURS 112, BIOL259, and PSY 260. NURS 132 can be taken as a prerequisite or a co-requisite. Spring, annually.NURS 111: Nursing Process I : Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Practice 2 s.h.Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for the student to implement the objectives identified in NURS 101 and 131.Students care for elderly and/or chronically ill clients who require basic nursing interventions in long-term care settings. Six clinicalhours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 101, 121, and 131. Fall, annually.NURS 112: Nursing Process II : Clinical Practice 4 s.h.Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for the student to implement the objectives identified in NURS 102 and 132.Students care for clients in crisis and clients across the life span having musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic dysfunction.Provides clinical experience in the obstetrical setting with mothers and newborns. Offers increased opportunities for medicationadministration. Twelve clinical hours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 102 and 132. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in BIOL 258and NURS 101 and 131 and a “Pass” in NURS 111 and 121. Spring, annually.NURS 121: Nursing Process I : Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Lab 1 s.h.Provides students with the opportunity to learn basic nursing skills required to deliver nursing interventions to clients experiencingalterations in their health status. Enables nursing students to acquire beginning skills and confidence through practice in the collegelearning laboratory. Three laboratory hours weekly. Pass/Fail. Co-requisites: NURS 101 and 111. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NURS131. Fall, annually.NURS 131: Nursing Health Assessment 2 s.h.Teaches students beginning skills in assessing the health of clients through health histories and physical examinations. Providesstudents with opportunities to practice assessment skills. Required of all A.S.N. students. Open to any student with permission of theinstructor. Fall, annually.NURS 132: Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing 2 s.h.Presents principles of pharmacology with practical application to the care of clients. Emphasizes major drug classifications, actions/interactions, side effects, and related nursing interventions. Introduces learning strategies to develop student abilities in making criticalassessments and decisions about pharmacological interventions. Required of all A.S.N. students. Open to any student with permissionof the instructor. Spring, annually.NURS 201: Nursing Process III 4 s.h.Focuses on the application of the nursing process to individuals across the life span in acute care and community settings. Utilizesthe nursing process in determining the care of clients having cancer and the care of clients with respiratory, cardiovascular, sensory,and urinary and renal dysfunctions. Four class hours weekly. Co-requisite: NURS 211. Prerequisites: PSY 260, minimum grade of Cin BIOL 259 and NURS 102 and 132, and “Pass” in NURS 112. Fall, annually.NURS 202: Nursing Process IV 4 s.h.Focuses on the application of the nursing process in a variety of settings to individuals across the life span. Explores the nursingprocess as it relates to the care of clients having immune, neurologic, endocrine, and psychiatric-mental health dysfunction. Emphasizesthe nursing management of selected clients requiring critical care. Co-requisite: NURS 212. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C inNURS 201 and “Pass” in NURS 211. Spring, annually.NURS 203: Trends and Issues in Nursing 2 s.h.Introduces students to relevant aspects of change in the nursing profession, ranging from historical development to current issues andtrends. Provides opportunities for students to participate in in-depth studies of selected topics of interest. Emphasizes role transitionfrom student to graduate nurse. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in NURS 101, 102, and 201. Spring, annually.NURS 211: Nursing Process III: Clinical Practice 4 s.h.Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for students to implement objectives identified in NURS 201. Students carefor clients across the life span having cancer and clients having respiratory, cardiovascular, sensory, urinary, and renal dysfunctions.Provides opportunities for administration of intravenous medications and development of skills in comprehensive client assessment.Twelve clinical hours weekly. Co-requisite: NURS 201. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in BIOL 259 and NURS 102 and 132and “Pass” in NURS 112. Fall, annually.NURS 212: Nursing Process IV: Clinical Practice 4 s.h.Clinical practice experience provides opportunities for students to implement objectives identified in NURS 202 and 203. Studentscare for acutely ill clients across the life span having immune, neurologic, endocrine, and psychiatric-mental health dysfunctions.Provides opportunities for delivery of care to increasing numbers of clients, and guided practice in refining interpersonal and decisionmakingskills required of the graduate nurse. Twelve clinical hours weekly. Co-requisites: NURS 202 and 203. Prerequisites: Minimumgrade of C in NURS 201, and “Pass” in NURS 211. Spring, annually.pages i-viiSchool of Nursingand Allied Health
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