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Course Descriptions Cont’dNURS 3044- Leadership in Nursing PracticeThis course enables students to analyze contemporary theoreticalconcepts, principles and processes of leadership and theirapplication to nursing practice.NURS 3034- Introduction to Nursing ResearchThis course exposes learners to the scientific method ofinvestigation and its relevance in investigating phenomena innursing and health care. Learners are guided in critiquingpublished research findings and also in evaluating evidence andtheoretical frameworks that have applicability to nursing practice.FOUN 1301 – Law, Governance, Economy and Society in theCaribbeanThis course introduces students to some of the major institutionsin Caribbean society and to the historical and contemporaryaspects of Caribbean society.FOUN 1101 – Caribbean CivilizationThis course enables students to develop awareness in the mainprocess of cultural development in Caribbean societies.FOUN 1001 – English for Academic PurposesThis course enables students to achieve the level of competence inwritten language that is required for the undergraduateprogrammes.SOCI 1005 – Introductory Statistics for the BehaviouralSciencesThis course introduces students to basic univariate and bivariatestatistics. It focuses on levels of measurement and the appropriateinterpretation of each statistic computed.SOCI 1002 – Introduction to SociologyThis course introduces students to some of the basic concepts ofsociology and major sociological perspectives. It also examinesCaribbean culture, the nature of Caribbean society and some of itsmost important institutions.For further information, please contact:Mrs. Andrea Brown-Dennis/ Miss Celecia LennonThe University of the West IndiesFaculty of Medical SciencesThe UWI School of Nursing, Mona9 Gibraltar Camp Way, Mona CampusKingston 7Jamaica, W.I.Telephone No.: (876) 970-3304; 702-4788; 702-3672935-8696; 935-8299Fax No.: (876) 927-2472E-mail: nursing@uwimona.edu.jmWebsite: www.mona.uwi.edu/nursingOrThe UWI Recruitment OfficeTelephone No.: (876) 927-1660-9Website: www.mona.uwi.edu/admissionsAPPLICATIONApplication is submitted online at:www.mona.uwi.edu/admissions Completedapplications with the requirements stated are to besubmitted online to the Senior Assistant Registrar,Admissions Office, University of the West Indies, Mona,Kingston 7, Jamaica.THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIESFaculty of Medical SciencesThe UWI School of Nursing, MonaBACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING(post RN) On-line

About the BScN (post RN) On-line DegreeThe UWI School of Nursing, Mona offers a BScN (post RN) On-lineprogramme for registered nurses who hold a certificate/diploma innursing. The programme aims to build on existing knowledge andskills of nurses and to equip them with specific competencieswhich form the basis for continuing growth and specialization.THE VISION OF THE UWI SCHOOL OF NURSINGThe vision is that the UWI School of Nursing, Mona will berecognized regionally and internationally for providing excellencein nursing education through innovative programmes that areresponsive to global health challenges and for generating highquality interdisciplinary and international research.VALUES OF THE UWI SCHOOL OF NURSINGThe core values of the UWI School of Nursing, Mona (UWISON) areexcellence; integrity; caring; mutual respect; loyalty andcommitment to the standards of UWI, UWISON, and thenursing/midwifery professions; professionalism; and consistentquality in service and evidence-based practice.Qualifications for AdmissionIn order to be eligible for entry to the BScN (post RN) programmeeach applicant must be a Registered Nurse (certificate of diploma)who holds current, valid and active Registration in the jurisdictionof practice.Strengths of the On-line ProgrammeThe BScN (post RN) on-line programme allows:flexibility and choiceaccess courses 24 hoursconvenienceflexible payment schemeeasy access to course materialThe CurriculumNURS 1012 – Basic Biochemistry 3NURS 1113 – Epidemiology 3NURS 3002 – Human Physiology and Pathophysiology 6NURS 3004 – Nutrition 3NURS 3034 – Introduction to Nursing Research 4NURS 3035 – Senior Clinical Practicum(including Rehabilitation) 6NURS 3040 – Nursing Process and Health Assessment 4NURS 3041 - Nursing Theories and Practice Application 3NURS 3042 – Caring in Nursing and HealthCare Delivery 3NURS 3044 – Leadership in Nursing Practice 3NURS 3301 - Anatomy 3FOUN 1001- English for Academic Purposes 3FOUN 1101 –Caribbean Civilization 3FOUN 1301 - Law, Governance, Economy andSociety in the Caribbean 3SOCI 1002 – Introduction to Sociology 3SOCI1005 – Introductory Statistics for the BehaviouralElectiveSciences 3NURS 2027 – Nursing Care of Patients 65+ years 4Total Credits – 60Course DescriptionsNURS 1012- Basic BiochemistryThis course provides a linkage between metabolism and theexistence of life and enables students to apply evidence-basedknowledge in planning patient care throughout the life cycle andalong the wellness-illness continuum.NURS 1113- EpidemiologyThis course provides an overview of the determination andnatural progression of disease and the impact of disease onindividuals, families, and communities and enables the student tothink critically and apply evidence-based practiceNURS 2027- Nursing Care of Patience 65 years and OlderThis course is the elective for the Post RN Programme. It isdesigned to give the student an opportunity to expand his/herCourse Description Cont’dknowledge and skill related to the promotion, maintenance andrestoration of health of the elderly client and family in institutionaland community settings.NURS 3002- Human Physiology and PathophysiologyThis course will enable learners to explore the normalorganizational functions of the human body, throughout itswellness-illness continuum, and use this knowledge, along withevidence-based nursing to discuss clinical manifestations ofpathophysiological processes.NURS 3035- Senior Clinical PracticumThis course builds on previous clinical experiences of students andenables them to integrate evidence-based knowledge and bestnursing care practices in caring for aggregates of patientsthroughout the life cycle and along the wellness-illness continuum.NURS 3001- AnatomyKnowledge of anatomy will provide the student with a betterunderstanding of how the human body is structured and its applicationto practice.NURS 3304- NutritionThis course enables practicing nurses to acquire in-depth knowledgeand understanding of current concepts and principles of humannutrition and enables them to apply principles and knowledge based ofcurrent research evidence in nutrition to nursing practice.NURS 3042- Nursing Theories and Practice ApplicationThis course will enable learners to use critical thinking skills asthey examine the evolution of nursing theory development from aglobal perspective.NURS 3041- Caring in Nursing and Health Care DeliveryThis course enables learners through use of the nursing process, tobe engaged in critical thinking and reflective analysis of concepts,theories and elements of caring.NURS 3040- Nursing Process and Health Care DeliveryThis course highlights the theory and practice of health assessmentand emphasizes the interrelatedness of the nursing process.Students will gain knowledge and skills in history taking, physicalexamination techniques, and mental status assessment.