This course builds on the knowledge and skills obtained in the nursing curriculum and integrates the curriculum concepts in varied/diverse practice settings. Synthesis of management, organizational culture and interpersonal relationship principles are applied with developing independence in the practice of nursing. This course facilitates the student nurse’s professional nursing practice and includes three credit hours of clinical experience.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all nursing program courses except NURS 4450 Community Health Nursing for Traditional BSN Students), NURS 4450C Community Health Nursing Clinical), and NURS 4800 National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) Preparation) with grades of "C+" or better.
NURS 4450 Community Health Nursing for Traditional BSN Students (1 hour)
This speaking-instructive nursing course focuses on the application of community health nursing concepts and exposure to a variety of population aggregates. Emphasis is placed on application of the nursing process and communication with a variety of clients across the lifespan within the community setting. Researching and synthesizing data sources on health needs for a specific population and culminating in a professional poster presentation. This course is offered over 8-weeks; it includes three credits of theory and one credit of clinical experience.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 2180 Health Assessment for Traditional BSN Students, NURS 3050 Leadership and Issues in Professional Nursing Practice, NURS 3310 Nursing Theories and Contemporary Nursing Practice, NURS 3340 Health Care Ethics, NURS 3360 Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice, and PSYCH 2350 Lifespan Development, with grades of "C+" or better.
Corequisite(s): NURS 4450C Community Health Nursing Clinical.
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Speaking Instructive
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Experiential Learning: Intensive
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Human Health and Disease Thread
NURS 4450C Community Health Nursing Clinical (1 hour)
This clinical course must be taken with NURS 4450 Community Health Nursing for Traditional BSN Students.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 2180 Health Assessment for Traditional BSN Students, NURS 3050 Leadership and Issues in Professional Nursing Practice, NURS 3310 Nursing Theories and Contemporary Nursing Practice, NURS 3340 Health Care Ethics, NURS 3360 Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice, and PSYCH 2350 Lifespan Development.
Corequisite(s): NURS 4450 Community Health Nursing for Traditional BSN Students.
NURS 4800 National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) Preparation (2 hours)
This course will review all major nursing topics required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. The NCLEX-RN test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and development of individual study plans based on results of ATI will be utilized. The application of NCLEX principles will be utilized preparing the student for success on NCLEX. Students assess their own strengths and weaknesses of nursing knowledge through diagnostic tools and formulate a plan for areas of needed growth.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all nursing courses with grades of "C+" or higher.
Corequisite(s): NURS 4450 Community Health Nursing for Traditional BSN Students, NURS 4450C Community Health Nursing Clinical, and NURS 4970 Internship – must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
