BNURS 340

Advanced Clinical Reasoning

Examines clinical nursing phenomena and therapies from the perspective of physiologic, pathophysiologic, experiential and behavioral events. Includes life span and Sociocultural factors. (3 CR)

BNURS 350

Professional Writing for Nurses

Analytical reasoning and writing relevant to nursing learning/practice. Theories of decision making and problem solving related to health problems and clinical situations. (3 CR)

BNURS 402

Family in the Community: Implications For Urban and Rural Health

Focus on concepts of health, community, and environments as they relate to the health of diverse families in a range of settings. Nursing roles in family health are explored. (3 CR)

BNURS 403

Scholarly Inquiry: Connecting Research to Practice

Introduction to research methodologies and utilizing health care research with goal of providing support for evidence based nursing practice. (3 CR)

BNURS 407

Perspectives on Diversity

The human dignity, inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals, families, groups and communities; and the ways that difference is defined, used, and experienced in society. (3 CR)

BNURS 408

Health and Wellness Promotion with Community Partners (Clinical for BNURS 402)

Introduces the student to community, epidemiology and community health nursing. Collaborates with communities to promote health and wellness using the nursing process. (3 CR)

BNURS 409

Community Health Nursing and Population Assessment Theory

Introduces concepts of community, epidemiology and community nursing. Develops skills to assess and analyze issues impacting health with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. (3 CR)

BNURS 410

Contemporary Ethical Perspectives in Nursing

Review ethical theories and identify the influence of cultural, societal, professional and other sources of values on ethical decision making in nursing. (3 CR)

BNURS 411

Community Health Nursing and Population Assessment Application (Clinical for BNURS 409)

Applies concepts from BNURS409 through group work and field experience in community settings. (3 CR)

BNURS 412

Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems

Introduction to organizations, strategies for change; societal trends with implications for decision making in healthcare systems; leadership for professional nurses. (3 CR)

BNURS 430

Interactive Processes of Nursing Communication

Explores communication concepts related to groups, interdisciplinary teams, families, client education, media, culture and using motivational interviewing. Emphasis is placed on theoretical models, assessment of communication, and development of communication skills. (3 CR)

BNURS 450

Professional Development Seminar I

Focuses on the RN students’ transition to the academic setting and their learning needs within the baccalaureate-nursing program. Introduction to portfolio development of core competencies. (1 CR)

BNURS 451

Professional Development Seminar II

Discussion and documentation to reflect achievement of core competencies required of the baccalaureate prepared nurse. Compilation of baccalaureate portfolio. (1 CR)