RN-BSN Course Description 

N301     Pathophysiology of Health Deviations (3 credits)
Pathophysiology of Health Deviations builds on previous knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology.  It provides the student an opportunity to examine health deviations and their impact on human functioning.  It is designed to facilitate the student's development of nursing systems, thereby enabling the student to manage the health deviations of the individual therapeutically (Prerequisite: microbiology, anatomy, physiology and chemistry or permission of the Dean.  No co-requisites; may be taken as a Student-at-Large)

N302     Health Assessment (3 credits)
Health Assessment is designed to provide the student with the theoretical knowledge of examining an individual's state of health within the framework of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory.  The universal self-care requisites are addressed: maintenance of air, water, food, elimination, activity and rest, solitude and social interaction, prevention of hazards and the promotion of human functioning.  The student experiences focus upon the utilization of a health history and the performance of physical assessment skills to assemble a comprehensive health assessment. (Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology, chemistry and microbiology or permission of the Dean.  No co-requisites; may be taken as a Student-at-Large)
 

N304     Concepts of Professional Nursing (3 credits)
Concepts of Professional Nursing examine nursing theories, legal and ethical issues and the professional development of the nurse.  Historical, political and social influences affecting nursing practice within the changing health care delivery system are explored. (No pre- or co-requisites; may be taken as a Student-at-Large)

N326     Nursing Research (3 credits)
Nursing Research provides the undergraduate student with a basic understanding of the research process and its application to nursing and nursing practice.  Various types of research and research methods as well as statistical methods will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the rights and responsibilities toward human subjects.  Beginning with Orem's theoretical framework, various nursing theories are explored to serve as frameworks for nursing research. (Prerequisites: N304, N305, or permission of the Dean)

N332     Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Nursing Care (2 credits)
Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Nursing Care examines the beliefs and practices of individuals and groups.  Emphasis is placed on methods for providing cultural and spiritual care with the framework of the nursing role. (Prerequisites: N304 or permission of the Dean)

N431     Nursing Leadership/Management in Health Care Systems - RNs (5 credits)
Nursing Leadership/Management in Health Care Systems provides opportunities to apply leadership and management skills to contemporary health care issues influencing professional practice.  Opportunities to explore professional practice issues are provided.  (Pre-requisites: RN with Level IV status or permission of the Dean)

N454     Community Health Nursing-RN (4 credits)
Community Health Nursing analyzes the scope of biopsychosocial factors which influence the health of individuals, families, and aggregates within communities.  Emphasis is on integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in a variety of community settings. (Prerequisites: Level III, completion of 1st semester Senior Year, current RN Illinois licensure, or permission of the Dean.  Co-requisites: N431, N470)

N470     Case Studies in Nursing-RN (4 credits)
Case Studies in Nursing for RN's prepares the RN to critically evaluate varied patient simulations.  (Prerequisites: Successful completion of all junior level and first semester senior year courses; RN status, or permission of the Dean.  Co-requisites: None)

P342     Catholic Principles for Ethics and Health Care (4 credits)
Catholic Principles for Ethics and Health Care guides the student in developing a basis for making bioethical decisions from a Judeo-Christian system.  The essential beliefs and structures of the Catholic faith are surveyed.  The student is introduced to the ethical decision-making process and this framework is utilized in topics pertaining to Christian, nursing, and medical ethics.  (Prerequisite: none)