RN Core Studies Requirement
Economics/Business
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Take 3 Credits from Economics or Business
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 or Humanities or
or Oral and Written Communication
RN Philosophy, Religious Studies and Statistics
Philosophy
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(3 SH)
Take 3 semester hours of Philosophy
Religious Studies
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Take 6 semester hours of Religious Studies
Statistics
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(3SH)
Introduction to Statistics
RN 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.
Psychology
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(3 SH)
Take 3 Credits 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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(3 SH)
Take 3 credits from Sociology (SO).
Colorado Nursing Articulation Agreement
CNAA
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Nursing Articulation
30 semester hours
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.
RN-BSN Major Requirements
HCE 430R - Applied Ethics in Health Care
Examines ethical dilemmas in health care and the decision making processes involved in clinical, professional and organizational ethics. Explores philosophical and faith-based foundations including Catholic moral tradition, socio-cultural influences, professional codes, organizational and personal ethical norms. Case studies and topics are analyzed to develop competence in moral reflection and ethical decision making with consideration of personal, professional and societal values. NOTE: RN-to-BSN students only.
Cross listing(s): HCE 430.
NR 444R - Professional Role Development
Examines contemporary professional nursing roles and issues, standards of practice, Jesuit mission, service learning, personal and professional values, and academic tools that foster success in the nursing program. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS in Nursing Program students only.
NR 448R - Updates in Illness and Disease Mgmt
Focuses on updates in genomics and genetics, pain management, the stress response, immune disorders, mental disorders, rehabilitative, and end-of-life care. Examines acute and chronic disease pathophysiology, evidence-based disease management, and nursing care of selected disorders. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS in Nursing Program students only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R NR*460R;
NR 452R - Contemporary Topics in Health Care
Explores professional nursing role within contemporary health care topics areas, including informatics, human diversity and cultural competence, gerontology, vulnerable populations, violence, social justice, and global health. Students engage in service learning and reflection. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Program students only.
Pre-requisite: NR*444 NR*460R
NR 455R - Health Promotion Concepts
Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention in nursing practice. Explores health promotion models, behavior change theories, societal and environmental impacts on health, and program planning models. Analyzes health education, counseling, and evidence-based wellness strategies. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS in Nursing Program students only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R AND NR*460R;
NR 460R - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
Focuses on the role of nurse as informed consumer of research. Develops skills for evidence-based practice by forming journal clubs to understand aspects of nursing research, critique published nursing studies, and develop best-practice presentations. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Program students only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R;
NR 466R - Community Health Nursing
Provides overview on population-based nursing. Explores principles relevant to community health nursing including public health, epidemiology, and environmental health. Addresses impact of health care policies on social justice and health care disparities. NOTE: RN-BSN Completion and RN to MS in Nursing Option students only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R NR*460R;
NR 478R - Community Health Nursing Practicum
Fosters integration of community health theory into clinical practice while students complete 45 hours of practicum in community settings. Examines emergency preparedness, community and family assessment, health promotion, and program evaluation. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Program students only.
Pre-requisite: NR*466R
NR 480R - The Nurse Leader-Manager
Expands knowledge of leadership and management principles applied to health care, the changing health care system, health outcomes, professional issues, political action, and career development. Explores ethical, legal, and policy issues related to nursing practice. NOTE: RN-BSN Program students only.
Pre-requisite: NR*444 AND NR*460R
NR 485R - Leadership in Nursing Capstone
Designed to provide the student an opportunity to integrate leadership and management principles into professional practice and reflect on RN-BSN Completion Program learning. Includes faculty directed assignments and projects as indirect practice activities to achieve course and program outcomes. NOTE: RN-BSN Completion and RN to MS in Nursing Option students only.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*480R OR NR*622
Upper Division Electives
Electives
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(6 SH)
Take six (6) upper division semester hours