CHOICE BSN Core Requirements
Econ/Bus/Soc Sci
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Take 3 semester hours from Economics, Business or
Social Science
English Composition
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Take 3 semester hours of English Composition
Lit/Humanities
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Take 6 semester hours from Literature, Humanities, or
Oral and Written Communication
Philosophy
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Take HCE 430 plus another Philosophy course (PL)
Religious Studies
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Take 6 semester hours of Religious Studies (RS or RC)
BSN Departmental Requirements
BL 254 - Intro to Medical Microbiology
Surveys major groups of medically important pathogenic microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoans. Emphasizes microbiological principles, and introduces immunologic and epidemiologic concepts.
BL 255 - Intro to Med Microbiology Lab
Involves laboratory experiments accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics.
BL 274 - Introduction to Human Anatomy
Provides a comprehensive introduction to human anatomy including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, sensory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive organ systems.
BL 275 - Human Anatomy Laboratory
Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. Requires contact with human cadavers and skeletal materials.
BL 276 - Introduction to Human Physiology
Provides a comprehensive introduction to human physiology, including neurophysiology, endocrinology, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology.
BL 277 - Human Physiology Laboratory
Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. Requires work with human and non-human vertebrate tissues and fluids. NOTE: One three-hour laboratory per week.
CH 206A - Chem for Hlth Related Sci I
A descriptive introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions and the properties of various states of matter. This is followed by a brief treatment of the chemistry of selected elements and compounds, especially those pertaining to biological systems. Note: Designed for health care programs. ACT math score of 20 or greater, or SAT Math score of 480 or greater required.
CH 207A - Chem Hlth Related Sci Lab I
Involves laboratory experiments accompanying CH 206A.
Intro to Statistics
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Take MT 270 or MT 274
NR 350 - Normal & Therapeutic Nutrition
Studies the science of nutrition. Presents the nutritional requirements of humans as the basis for planning an adequate diet with consideration giving to variation in food choices due to a variety of social, economic, cultural and psychological factors. Emphasizes the integration of nutritional needs in the care of self and others throughout the life cycle in health and disease.
Psychology
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Take 3 semester hours from Psychology (PY)
PY 459 - Developmental Psychology: Child
Studies biological, psychological and social factors in human development from conception to puberty.
Pre-requisite: PY*250
Sociology
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Take 3 semester hours from Sociology (SO)
Pre-Professional Requirement
NR 410 - Introduction to the Profession of Nursng
A Classroom, lab, and clinical course that socializes BSN students from the cornerstone of liberal arts education to nursing education at Regis University. Explores the professional nursing roles and values as foundational to the practice of nursing. Introduces the student to the basics of patient care skills across the lifespan, with a focus on geriatrics. Introduces service learning focusing on the older adult identifying potential social justice issues in this population. The unique role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse is examined within the context of the nursing profession. The American Nurses' Association (ANA) Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Colorado Nurse Practice Act are explored. Note: To enroll, students must be declared nursing/pre-nursing majors or have the consent of a prelicensure nursing director.
BSN Major Requirements
NR 405A - Pathophysiology I
Theoretical course designed to promote the understanding of altered physiological processes. General concepts of disease including etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance are explored from the genetic, molecular, cellular, organ and systems levels. An early introduction to the prinicples of clinical reasoning explores major concepts in a systems-oriented approach to: cellular receptors, genetic influences, inflammation and immune responses, differences in acute and chronic disease, and diagnostics across the lifespan. Nursing majors only
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*410;
NR 405B - Pathophysiology II
Continued examination of altered physiological processes. General concepts of disease including etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance are explored from the genetic, molecular, cellular, organ and systems levels. An early introduction to the prinicples of clinical reasoning explores major concepts in a systems-oriented approach to: cellular receptors, genetic influences, inflammation and immune responses, differences in acute and chronic disease, and diagnostics across the lifespan. Nursing majors only
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*405A;
NR 406A - Pharmacology I
Introduction to foundational principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Drug therapy, actions and interactions related to therapeutic and undesirable effects are discussed in relation to health promotion and disease management across the lifespan. Major drug classes are paired with body systems while considering the appropriate patient-centered nursing interventions, education and safety measures. Nursing majors only
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*410;
NR 406B - Pharmacology II
Continuation of the Principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for selected drug classes. The application of these concepts along with drug actions and interactions in relation to health promotion and disease management across the lifespan will be discussed. The major drug classes and body systems are integrated along with patient-centered nursing interventions, education, and safety measures. Nursing majors only
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*406A;
NR 414 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
This classroom and laboratory course introduces a holistic approach to the assessment of individuals across the lifespan.Includes evaluation of physiologic, developmental, psychosocial, spiritual and socio-cultural components. Students learn to use beginning history taking and physical assessment skills to collect and document data systematically. Provides students the opportunity to practice assessments and related nursing skills while respecting patient and family preferences to provide safe person-centered and compassionate care. Prerequisite(s): Nursing majors only. NR 410
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*410;
NR 420 - Evidence Based Px in Nsg & Hc Infomatics
Presents two essential elements for best practice in nursing. Evidence-based practice integrates current scientific evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal health care. Develops related knowledge, skills, and attitudes by forming journal clubs to critique published nursing studies and create best-practice presentations for compelling clinical questions associated with nurse-sensitive outcomes. Health care informatics applies information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support clinical decision making. Prerequisite(s): Nursing majors only. NR 410
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*410;
NR 421 - Clinic Rsng:Integration Theory/Practice
Involves complex problem-based learning using multiple clinical practice disciplines across the lifespan. Concepts will be integrated from pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, nursing process, and psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural dimensions to enhance clinical reasoning within legal and ethical parameters. Selected clinical situations will be analyzed based on evidence and complex multi-system involvement with emphasis on clinical reasoning to establish priorities for nursing care. Prerequisite(s): Nursing majors only. NR 410
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*463;
NR 422 - Clincl Leadrship in Professional Nursing
Explores the process of applying individual leadership roles, skills and decision-making in the provision of delivering high quality nursing care, health care team coordination, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. Development of the nurse as a positive clinical role model and an empowered decision-maker will enable the nurse to engage in practice settings to identify creative, values-centered options for delivering safe, quality nursing care. Content will explore the development of individual skills in the use of effective inter- and intra-professional communication and collaborative techniques including negotiation and conflict resolution in a culturally dynamic health care environment. Legislative and regulatory processes that impact the provision of health care will be examined through the view of the clinical leader role. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*463
NR 455 - Health Promotion, Disease Prvntn, Policy
Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention in nursing within the context of the US Health Care system, global health perspectives and policy. Health care delivery structures, functions, and finance as determinants of health and illness are addressed. Health promotion across the lifespan and approaches for promoting health are examined including key health promotion models, health behavior theory, and determinants of health. Specific interventions including health education, health counseling, and evidence based wellness strategies are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): Nursing majors only. NR 410
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*410;
NR 462 - Intro Managing HC Adult/Older Adult
This beginning theoretical, lab, and clinical course focuses on the art and science of nursing and the roles of the nurse as care provider/care designer/manager, and coordinator in relation to the complex health needs of residents with multiple co-morbidities in long term care. Explores componenets of nursing process in relation to human responses to alterations in health. Content focuses on pathophysiology/pharmacology, medical management, evidence-based practice models, and the application of nursing process in the provision of care for adult and older adult patients. Clinical experiences are designed to focus on the beginning application of nursing therapeutics, including selected technical skills, nursing process, development of organizational skills, priority setting, health care management, and clinical reasoning in the assimilation of the professional nurse role.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*414 AND NR*406A AND NR*405A;
NR 463 - Mng Comprehensive HC Adlt/Older Adlt II
This Theoretical, laboratory, and clincial course focuses on the art and science of nursing and roles of the nurse as care designer and manager. Explores components of nursing process and health promotion in relation to human responses to alterations in health. Content focuses on the continued assimilation of the professional nursing role in clinical practice through classroom and clinical experiences designed to develop organizational skills, priority setting, comprehensive health care management, and clinical reasoning skills. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*462 AND NR*406A AND NR*405A;
NR 464 - Complex Hc Mgt of Adult/ Older Adult III
This theoretical and clinical course integrates role of the nurse as coordinator of care in relation to human responses to alteration in health. Focus is on the role of the nurse as a leader and collaborator in the interprofessional implementation of care management using evidence-based practice models. Application of nursing process includes the provision of care for adult and older adult patients within the context of their families and environments. The focus of clinical practice is the continuing development of organizational skills, priority setting, clinical reasoning, complex health care management, and problem solving as the student assimilates the role of the professional baccalaureate nurse generalist. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*463 NR*406A NR*405A;
NR 465 - Maternal Newborn Nursing
This theory and clinical course addresses the needs and care of the childbearing family as they progress through the experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a family. Through the lens of the nursing process, the student applies current evidence-based principles related to physiological, psychosocial, ethical and spiritual care when planning and performing nursing care for childbearing families. Utilizes classroom, virtual, and focused clinical experiences to address family centered nursing care during the antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and neonatal periods. The interrelationship between theory, practice, and research provides a foundation for this course. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*462 AND NR*414;
NR 470 - Nursing Care of Children & Families
This theoretical and clinical course focuses on the art and science of providing ethical, evidence-based nursing care to children and their families within a quality and safety framework. Utilizing current patient care technologies and practice guidelines, the course emphasizes the understanding of pathophysiology unique to the pediatric population in the provision of quality nursing care. For each developmental level, the course content holistically addresses relevant anticipatory guidance, health promotion, and developmentally appropriate communication strategies. In addition, the course examines health care policy, finance and regulatory environments affecting today's children and families. The relationship among theory, practice, and research provides a foundation for the course. Nursing majors only. Clinical facilities may require successful completion of NR 463 prior to NR 470.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*462 AND NR*414;
NR 472 - Community & Population Focused Nursing
This theoretical and clinical course provides an in-depth examination of population and community health concepts. Students analyze roles of nurses in community and population-based nursing focused at individual, family, community and systems levels of practice. Emphasis is on the promotion of healthy communities using the nursing process, epidemiological, ethical, environmental, and public health principles. Through clinical experiences in community-based settings, students are engaged in community assessments, program planning/management, health teaching, and provision of evidence-based nursing practice to address the health needs of identified populations including vulnerable populations. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*462 AND NR*414;
NR 473 - Mental Health Nursing
This theoretical and clinical course addresses the principles and techniques of therapeutic communication as it applies to working with patients who present with symptoms of mental health disorders in acute care and community settings. Comtemporary issues in the field of mental helath nursing are explored within a psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, economic, legal, and ethical environment. The role of the nurse is based on standards of practice and focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and management for patients with mental helath issues across the life span. Students apply theoretical concepts in clinical settings while working with individuals, families, communities, groups, and underserved populations with varying levels of complexity. The interrelationship among theory, practice, and research provides a foundation for the course. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*462 AND NR*414;
NR 483 - Clinical Capstone: Prof Nursing Prctm
Culminating nursing course that prepares the senior nursing student to make a smooth transition into the role of the professional registered nurse. The framework for this course is drawn from the American Nursing Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice and the roles of the BSN nurse delineated in the American Asosociation of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Students apply individual and group leadership and managerial theories, as well as evidenced-based nursing care as a direct care provider for groups of patients during an extensive clinical practicum. Theoretical and relective content builds upon prerequisite nursing knowledge. Nursing majors only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*464;
Upper Division Electives
Electives
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Take three (3) upper division semester hours