Siena Heights University
Prerequisite : NUR 385 , NUR 445 , NUR 450 , NUR 456 and NUR 458 Concurrent with NUR 465 , NUR 470 , NUR 485 and LAS 441 Nursing fee : See Course Schedule for Amount Course is offered : WI Every Year
NUR 485 PREPARATION FOR LICENSURE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 Focus on self-evaluation as student ’ s transition to professional nursing practice . NCLEX review and preparation will include practice computerized tests , question analysis in group settings , and strategies for success in NCLEX . Licensure standards and professional practice expectations will be explored , including continuing education requirements , professional nursing organizations , specialty certification , and graduate nursing education opportunities . Prerequisite : NUR 385 , NUR 445 , NUR 450 , NUR 456 and NUR 458 Concurrent with NUR 465 , NUR 470 , NUR 475 and LAS 441 Nursing fee : See Course Schedule for Amount Course is offered : WI Every Year
NURSING : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE COMPLETION ( RN TO BSN )
NUR 301 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING 4 This course is the initial RN-BSN course . Characteristics of a professional nurse are examined from a liberal arts perspective . Emphasis is on enhancing critical thinking abilities , problem solving skills , and reflective thinking . Demonstration of communication skills is expected in various contexts and modes , particularly written communication . Threaded throughout the course is the integration of professional values from nursing knowledge and experiences . Awareness of self-knowledge is incorporated to enhance expertise as a competent , purposeful , and ethical professional nurse . Prerequisite : Registered Nurse , Acceptance into the RN-BSN Program . Concurrent with NUR 375 Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
NUR 375 HEALTH CARE OF COMMUNITIES & VULNERABLE POPULATIONS 4 Emphasizes a holistic approach to health promotion and disease prevention in the provision of nursing care to individuals , groups and communities through primary , secondary , and tertiary therapeutic nursing interventions . Course content and learning includes identification of vulnerable populations , high risk environments , systematic health status assessment , resource utilization , and a global health perspective . Prerequisite : Registered Nurse , Acceptance into the RN-BSN Program . Concurrent with NUR 301 Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
NUR 380 EVIDENCED BASED RESEARCH IN NURSING PRACTICE 4 Concepts and processes of nursing research are defined and applied to authentic practice examples . Research concepts include problem identification ; research study designs ; data collection techniques ; and methods of data analysis . A major focus of this course is on interpretation and critique of research based articles . Prerequisite : NUR 301 and NUR 375 Concurrent with NUR 395 Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
NUR 395 HEALTH POLICY AND INFORMATICS 4 Provides theoretical , systems , and practical knowledge approach to nursing practice with a focus upon policy and informatics . Health policy will include federal , state , and private standards and regulations . Various agencies common to health care disciplines will be explored . Introduction to concepts and principles in nursing informatics , including computer programs and software utilized in various nursing practice settings . Prerequisite : NUR 301 and NUR 375 Concurrent with NUR 380 Nursing fee : None Course is offered : FA and WI Every Year
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