Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program was initiated at Creighton University in May of 1975. It is a one-calendar-year curriculum for individuals who hold a non-nursing baccalaureate or higher degree. Before admission to the ABSN program, an individual must complete the courses in the social/behavioral, physical/biological sciences (or equivalent courses), ethics, and statistics required in the traditional curriculum. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is awarded at graduation. The College of Nursing offers the ABSN program on its Omaha and Phoenix campuses. This program conducts classroom and practicum courses on a term-based delivery model with 8-week terms as well as 2-3 week intensive terms. A blended course model, combining pre-class lecture (online) and engaged classroom learning activities (in-person), is used to conduct classroom learning. Students will also participate in practicum experiences including on-site patient care and population-based learning activities as well as patient simulation experiences.
Admission Requirements (Omaha and Phoenix Campuses)
Admission to the College of Nursing is a two-tiered process, both conditions must be successfully completed.
- Academic acceptance is based on academic credentials and application materials.
- A baccalaureate or higher degree in another discipline from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum of “C” (2.0) grade or above.
- Personal statement describing evidence of potential and motivation for nursing, long-term goals, and ability to meet the demands of a rigorous program.
- Evidence of prior work success and/or ability to handle a rigorous academic schedule. This includes providing the College of Nursing transcripts from all colleges attended.
- All applicants are required to provide the names and contact information for three professional and/or academic references but are not required to provide any letters of recommendation upon application to the program. Should applicants choose to submit letters of recommendation, they may request that their application is not reviewed until letters are received. The Accelerated BSN admissions committee reserves the right to request letters of recommendation.
- Validation of the applicant's ability to meet the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor requirements of the nursing curriculum, with or without reasonable accommodations, consistent with the American Disabilities Act is required. Students must complete the Safety and Technical Standards form attesting to their ability to meet these requirements.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll persons of non-immigrant status. The ability to speak and write correct grammatical English is imperative. Foreign students may enroll in Creighton University’s English Language Program on a full or part-time basis in order to improve their English skills.
English Proficiency Requirement
English Language Proficiency is an important part of the application process for those whose first language is not English. The College of Nursing has the discretion to determine individual standards for how this requirement will be met using one or more of the following:
- English Language exam scores. If English is not the applicant's native language and the applicant has not obtained a bachelor's degree or higher in the United States, the applicant must present evidence of a TOEFL score of at least 100, an IELTS score of at least 7, or a Duolingo score of 120. Scores over 2 years old will not be accepted. Students must ask the ETS (the testing agency) to send original scores to Creighton University (Institutional Code 6121).
- The College of Nursing reserves the right to require students to re-take the exam. It is also at the discretion of the College of Nursing as to whether a TOEFL score is required of applicants who have earned a college degree from a university in the United States or another approved country.
Conditions of Enrollment
- Current immunizations consistent with Creighton University and/or clinical agency guidelines for all current students.
- Background investigations and results consistent with Creighton University and/or clinical agency guidelines for all current students.
- Drug screen and results consistent with Creighton University and/or clinical agency guidelines for all current students.
- Completion of certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for the "Healthcare Professional" from the American Heart Association (AHA). This course includes instruction of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and content for care of adults, children, and infants.
Prerequisite Requirements
The following courses and other requirements must be completed prior to beginning the ABSN program.
Applicants may be conditionally accepted prior to completion of designated prerequisite coursework if their plan of study indicates that all courses will be completed prior to entry. However, an applicant file will not be considered until one of the following conditions is met prior to the application deadline:
- 4 semester hours of both General Chemistry and Anatomy (A&P I)
- 4 semester hours of both General Chemistry and Physiology (A&P II)
- 4 semester hours of Anatomy and Physiology (A&P I and A&P II)
All students must provide evidence of completion via official transcripts prior to entry. All courses must carry a grade of “C” (2.0) or above to be accepted for transfer to Creighton. All courses must come from an accredited college/university in order to qualify. Students must complete the following 33-34 semester hours of prerequisite courses:
- Statistics (3 semester hours)
- Behavioral Sciences (9 semester hours)
- General Psychology (3 semester hours)
- General Sociology or Cultural Anthropology (3 semester hours)
- Developmental Psychology (3 semester hours). This course should cover the lifespan (from infancy through old age).
- Ethics (3 semester hours)
- Bioethics or Ethics (3 semester hours). The application of ethical theories to contemporary problems of human life; emphasizes the process of making ethical/moral judgments.
- Physical and Biological Sciences (18-19 semester hours)
- Microbiology (4 semester hours)
- General Chemistry (4 semester hours)
- Anatomy & Physiology (8 semester hours - this may be two combined courses or a human anatomy course and a human physiology course)
- Nutrition (2-3 semester hours)
* If prerequisite courses are on the quarter system (quarter hour = 2/3 semester hour) students must complete a total of 50 quarter hours.
A block of 70 transfer semester hours (includes the above prerequisite courses as well as liberal arts and science courses completed in the previous baccalaureate degree program) is added to the student's academic record after the student enrolls in the ABSN program at Creighton. This block credit represents the prerequisite coursework and Magis Common Core courses, as well as additional elective credit needed.
- Science credits earned over 10 years ago will be individually evaluated.
- A total number of 128 hours is required for the BSN degree.
College of Nursing Dual Degree Programs (3+1 Program)
The College of Nursing also offers a 3+1 collaborative dual degree with Concordia University, Hastings College, Wayne State College, and York College. The collaborative dual degree program between the partner institutions and the Creighton University College of Nursing allows students, who have not yet been awarded a baccalaureate or higher degree, to be awarded a degree from both the partner institution and Creighton University. This program allows students to complete 3 years on the partner institution's campus followed by one year (12 months) in the Creighton University ABSN program. Students completing this program will receive a baccalaureate degree from the partner institution and a BSN from Creighton University. The applicant to this program must meet the following admission and progression criteria:
Admission Requirements for Admitted College Freshmen
Demonstrate a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 at the time of application
Progression Requirements
The following requirements must be met while enrolled in the partner institution's curriculum for guaranteed admission into the Creighton University College of Nursing ABSN program. Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above to be accepted for transfer to Creighton.
- Statistics (3 semester hours)
- Behavioral Sciences (9 semester hours)
- General Psychology (3 semester hours)
- General Sociology or Cultural Anthropology (3 semester hours)
- Developmental Psychology (3 semester hours). This course should cover the lifespan (from infancy through old age).
- Bioethics or Ethics (3 semester hours). The application of ethical theories to contemporary problems of human life; emphasizes the process of making ethical/moral judgments.
- Physical and Biological Sciences (18-19 semester hours)
- Microbiology (4 semester hours)
- Inorganic/General Chemistry (4 semester hours)
- Anatomy & Physiology (8 semester hours - this may be two combined courses or a human anatomy course and a human physiology course)
- Nutrition (2-3 semester hours)
Concordia University - No more than two “C” grades can be earned in science courses
Hastings College - No more than two “C” grades can be earned in science courses (BIOL 109, BIOL 111, BIOL 113, BIOL 321, CHEM 131 or CHEM151)
Wayne State College - No more than two “C” grades can be earned in science courses (BIO 110, BIO 220, BIO 340, BIO 385, CHE 106)
York College - No more than two “C” grades can be earned in science courses (BIO 313, BIO 314, BIO 324, BIO 344, CHM 114 or CHM 214, CHM 124 or CHM 224, CHM 243)
A block of 70 transfer credits is added to the student's academic record upon successful completion of term 4 in the ABSN program. This block credit represents the prerequisite coursework and Magis Common Core courses, as well as additional elective credit, needed to fulfill the College of Nursing’s BSN degree requirements.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum (58 credits):
Term 1 (8 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 235 | Foundations and Health Assessment Concepts | 2 |
| NUR 236 | Foundations and Health Assessment Concepts Practicum (45 Practicum Hours) | 1 |
| NUR 250 | Human Pathophysiology Concepts | 3 |
| NUR 341 | Foundations of Pharmacology for Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Term 2 (8 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 243 | Care Management Concepts I | 5 |
| NUR 244 | Care Management Concepts Practicum I | 5 |
| NUR 258 | Population-Based Health I | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Intensive I (3 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 312 | Evidence Based Practice I | 3 |
| NUR 323 | Professional Concepts I: Leadership | 2 |
| Total Credits | 5 | |
Intensive II (2 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 421 | Professional Concepts II: Policy and Advocacy | 2 |
| Total Credits | 2 | |
Term 3 (8 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 343 | Care Management Concepts II | 5 |
| NUR 344 | Care Management Concepts Practicum II | 5 |
| NUR 338 | Population-Based Health II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Term 4 (8 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 443 | Care Management Concepts III | 5 |
| NUR 444 | Care Management Concepts III Practicum | 5 |
| NUR 480 | Population-Based Health III | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Term 5 (8 weeks)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 436 | Professional Concepts III: Transition to a Values-Based Profession | 2 |
| NUR 450 | Evidence-Based Practice II | 1 |
| NUR 489 | Capstone Practicum | 6 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Courses
NUR 125. Professional Concepts I. 1 credit. SP
NUR 125 Professional Concepts I introduces concepts central to the role of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse. The course incorporates information related to current nursing practice roles including those of nursing students, nursing specialties, advanced practice nursing, and interprofessional roles. Students will be introduced to professional practice standards and the essential competencies associated with professional nursing. Students engage in initial personal and professional profile development in this course.
NUR 170. Caring for Yourself and Your Community. 3 credits. FA, SP
This course introduces students to personal wellness and concepts of public health. It incorporates information about physical, mental, and social well-being and the impact this information has for personal wellness and wellness of the community. Students will explore their own identity, relationships, stress and wellness, goal setting, and decision making. CO: COM 101.
NUR 199. Directed Study in Nursing. 0-3 credits. FA, SP, SU
This course is offered for Accelerated and Traditional students experiencing a disruption in NUR course progression. This course prepares students to demonstrate the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to safely advance in the program following a disruption in progression (exceptions: NUR courses accepted for transient study including NUR 200 and NUR 223 for Traditional students). P: IC.
NUR 200. Statistical Reasoning. 3 credits. FA, SP, SU
NUR 200 introduces nursing students to statistical reasoning using real data from healthcare related studies. The course will focus on the assumptions, and concepts behind common statistical techniques to give students a firm grasp of how and why statistics are used in healthcare. Each week will consist of both lecture and hands-on analysis using computer-based statistical tools. Satisfies Magis Designated Statistical Reasoning Course. P: One Magis Core Mathematical Reasoning course.
NUR 223. Nutrition. 2 credits. FA
NUR 223 provides an overview of the principles and science of nutrition from a personal, consumer, prevention and medical nutrition therapy standpoint. P: So stdg.
NUR 227. Self-Care for Health Care. 1 credit.
NUR 227 will focus on the development and implementation of key exercises/skills and tools that can be learned within a one hour per week format aimed at equipping nursing students with the ability to improve self-awareness, learn to self-regulate thoughts and emotions, reduce stress, promote resiliency, and appreciate the importance of positive psychology constructs including compassion, gratitude, and support. Participants will engage in in-class exercises, dialogue, watch videos and receive handouts to assist their practice. P: Soph, Jr. or Sr. Stdg and BSN or BSPMC student.
NUR 228. Lifespan Development. 3 credits. FA, SP
This course is a broad overview of normal human development from the prenatal stage through older adulthood. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the individual in the context of the psychological, social, behavioral, cultural and spiritual environment. P: PSY 201; And one of: SOC 101, ANT 111, ANT 112, or ANT 113. If the student wishes to enroll in NUR 228 for the Spring, he or she must have Instructor Consent.
NUR 229. Foundational Concepts in Nursing & Health Assessment. 3 credits. SP, SU
NUR 229 focuses on the knowledge, principles, and skills necessary to assess the physical, psychosocial, and functional status of clients at various stages of lifespan development using a concept-based approach. Foundational nursing and interprofessional concepts, principles, and skills that promote quality and safety outcomes in health care management are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role in assessing, identifying, and describing expected findings and variances. Quality Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN), Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and the Creighton Care Management Model are used to help students develop affective, cognitive, and psychomotor skills required to be effective members of the health care team. P: EXS 111, EXS 112, NUR 223, NUR 228, Department permission for summer; CO: NUR 230; P or CO: NUR 125.
NUR 230. Foundational Concepts in Nursing & Health Assessment Lab. 2 credits. SP, SU
NUR 230 Foundational Concepts & Health Assessment in Nursing Practicum provides opportunities for students to apply assessment, foundational nursing, and interprofessional concepts learned within co-requisite courses. Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills, techniques, and foundational nursing concepts necessary to conduct a comprehensive health assessment and provide safe, quality patient care. (60 lab hours). CO: NUR 229.
NUR 235. Foundations and Health Assessment Concepts. 2 credits. FA, SP
NUR 235 focuses on the knowledge, principles, and skills necessary to assess the physical, psychosocial, and functional status of clients at various stages of lifespan development using a concept-based approach. Foundational nursing and interprofessional concepts, principles, and skills that promote quality and safety outcomes in health care management are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role in assessing, identifying, and describing expected findings and variances. Quality Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN), Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and the Creighton Care Management Model are used to help students develop affective, cognitive, and psychomotor skills required to be effective members of the health care team. P: Admission to Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing program; Compliance Requirements completed; CO: NUR 236.
NUR 236. Foundations and Health Assessment Concepts Practicum. 1 credit. FA, SP
NUR 236 provides opportunities for students to apply assessment, foundational nursing, and interprofessional concepts learned within co-requisite courses. Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills, techniques, and foundational nursing concepts necessary to conduct a comprehensive health assessment and provide safe, quality patient care. (45 practicum hours). P: Admission to Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing program; Compliance Requirements completed; CO: NUR 235.
NUR 243. Care Management Concepts I. 5 credits. FA, SP
NUR 243 introduces the use of the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts and exemplars related to actual and potential health alterations across the lifespan and with diverse populations. P: NUR 235, NUR 236, NUR 250, NUR 341; CO: NUR 244; P or CO: NUR 258.
NUR 244. Care Management Concepts Practicum I. 5 credits. FA, SP
NUR 244 provides students the opportunity to apply the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health. Focus is on diverse populations across the lifespan with actual and potential health alterations. Proficiency with fundamental care management skills and technologies is acquired. Learning experiences will take place in a variety of acute, transitional, rehabilitation, long-term, and community-based settings. 225 practicum hours. P: NUR 235, NUR 236, NUR 250, NUR 341; CO: NUR 243; P or CO: NUR 258.
NUR 250. Human Pathophysiology Concepts. 3 credits. FA, SP
NUR 250 provides an overview of pathophysiological concepts across the lifespan. The course will define fundamental concepts, identify principles of health alterations, and provide an overview of common pathologies as well as the pathophysiological alterations related to body systems. It is designed for students with limited or no clinical experience. P: Admission to Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; Compliance requirements completed. P or CO: NUR 235, NUR 236.
NUR 252. Human Pathophysiology. 3 credits. SP, SU
NUR 252 provides an overview and analysis of foundational human pathophysiological concepts and common health alterations/exemplars that occur across the lifespan. This course expands on knowledge gained from microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry. It is designed for students with limited or no clinical experience. P: EXS 111, EXS 112, CHM 111 or CHM 203/CHM 204, and MIC 141. P or CO: CHM 112 and CHM 113 OR CHM 203 and CHM 204; Admission to Nursing Program. Department permission required for summer enrollees and non-nursing majors.
NUR 258. Population-Based Health I. 1 credit. FA, SP
NUR 258 focuses on nursing care of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. Principles and practices of public health are discussed. Emphasis is placed on assessing factors that influence the health of populations and the use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of health promotion and disease prevention interventions for diverse populations. The role of the nurse as advocate for social justice is explored. P: NUR 235, NUR 236, NUR 250, NUR 341.
NUR 312. Evidence Based Practice I. 3 credits. FA, SU
NUR 312 addresses the development of beginning level skills in research utilization and critiquing health care research for purposes of quality and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making based on evidence exploration and integration of current scientific evidence, use of clinical reasoning, identification of client preferences, and assessment of available resources. Focus is placed on the analysis and synthesis of evidence to evaluate health care outcomes and answer a clinical question relevant to nursing practice and client-centered care. P: NUR 243, NUR 244; P or CO: NUR 323.
NUR 323. Professional Concepts I: Leadership. 2 credits. FA, SU
NUR 323 introduces concepts central to the role of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse. Students will learn about nursing scope and standards of practice, interprofessional practice, nursing specialties, and essential leadership competencies. The course emphasizes concepts foundational to resource allocation and utilization in managing the delivery of care, and integrates these concepts in the context of leadership roles in care management, clinical outcome improvement, and interprofessional collaboration. P: NUR 243, NUR 244; CO: NUR 312.
NUR 331. Nursing Pharmacology. 3 credits. FA, SU
NUR 331 provides students with a foundation of pharmacology. The course addresses pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic properties, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and basic nursing considerations for selected drug classifications. This course is designed for students with limited or no clinical experience. P or CO: NUR 252; Instructor consent for summer or Non-Nursing majors.
NUR 338. Population-Based Health II. 1 credit. SP, SU
NUR 338 Population-Based Health builds upon concepts from NUR 258 to integrate theory, knowledge, and skills from nursing, social sciences, and public health in meeting the health needs of individuals and families. Assessment skills are broadened to include families and communities using population-based, prevention-focused approaches. Emphasis is placed on understanding determinants of health, communicable disease and evidence-based practice from a population perspective. Health-related public policy, Public Health and healthcare systems are explored. P: NUR 243, NUR 244, NUR 258, NUR 323.
NUR 339. Care Management Concepts I. 5 credits. FA
NUR 339 introduces the use of the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts and exemplars related to actual and potential health alterations across the lifespan and with diverse populations. P: Ethics course, NUR 252, NUR 229, NUR 230; CO: NUR 342; P or CO: NUR 331 or Department consent.
NUR 341. Foundations of Pharmacology for Nursing. 3 credits. FA, SP
NUR 341 provides students with a foundation of pharmacology. The course addresses pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic properties, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and basic nursing considerations for selected drug classifications. This course is designed for students with limited or no clinical experience. P: Admission to Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; P or CO: NUR 235, NUR 250.
NUR 342. Care Management Concepts Practicum I. 5 credits. FA
NUR 342 provides students the opportunity to apply the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health. Focus is on diverse populations across the lifespan with actual and potential health alterations. Proficiency with fundamental care management skills and technologies is acquired. Learning experiences will take place in a variety of acute, transitional, rehabilitation, long-term, and community-based settings. (225 practicum hours) CO: NUR 339.
NUR 343. Care Management Concepts II. 5 credits. SP, SU
NUR 343 focuses on applying the Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health in clients with increased complexity. Emphasis is placed on concepts and exemplars that demonstrate common episodic and chronic disease trajectories affecting diverse populations across the lifespan. P: NUR 243, NUR 244, NUR 312, NUR 323; CO: NUR 344; P or CO: NUR 338.
NUR 344. Care Management Concepts Practicum II. 5 credits. SP, SU
NUR 344 is designed to apply the Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health with increasing complexity. Focus is on diverse populations across the lifespan with common episodic and chronic disease trajectories. Proficiency in skills and technologies used in the care of clients with acute and chronic alterations in health is acquired. Learning experiences will take place in a variety of settings including, but not limited to hospitals, long-term care settings, behavioral health, and community-based settings. P: NUR 243, NUR 244, NUR 323; CO: NUR 343; P or CO: NUR 338.
NUR 346. Evidence-Based Practice I. 3 credits. FA
NUR 346 addresses the development of beginning level skills in research utilization and critiquing health care research for purposes of quality and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making based on evidence exploration and integration of current scientific evidence, use of clinical reasoning, identification of client preferences, and assessment of available resources. Focus is placed on the analysis and synthesis of evidence to evaluate health care outcomes and answer a clinical question relevant to nursing practice and client-centered care. P: NUR 200 or equivalent, Junior standing or department consent; Instructor consent for non-nursing majors.
NUR 348. Care Management Concepts II. 5 credits. SP
NUR 348 focuses on applying the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health in clients with increased complexity. Emphasis is placed on concepts and exemplars that demonstrate common episodic and chronic disease trajectories affecting diverse populations across the lifespan. P: NUR 339, NUR 342, NUR 331, NUR 346; CO: NUR 349.
NUR 349. Care Management Concepts Practicum II. 5 credits. SP
NUR 349 gives students the opportunity to apply the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health with increasing complexity. Focus is on diverse populations across the lifespan with common episodic and chronic disease trajectories. Proficiency in skills and technologies used in the care of clients with acute and chronic alterations in health is acquired. Learning experiences will take place in a variety of settings including, but not limited to hospitals, long-term care settings, behavioral health, and community-based settings. (225 practicum hours) CO: NUR 348.
NUR 357. Professional Concepts II. 2 credits. SP
NUR 357 introduces students to the concepts, principles, and practices of nursing leadership in complex organizations and systems. The course emphasizes concepts foundational to resource allocation and utilization in managing the delivery of care, and integrates these concepts in the context of leadership roles in care management, clinical outcome improvement, and interprofessional collaboration. Regulatory, financial, and healthcare policy influences on professional nursing practice will be introduced. Students engage in continued personal and professional profile development in this course. Satisfies Magis Core: Designated Technology. P: NUR 339, NUR 342, NUR 346. CO: NUR 348 and NUR 349.
NUR 366. Population Health I. 2 credits. SP
NUR 366 Population-Based Health I focuses on nursing care of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. Principles and practices of public health are discussed. Emphasis is placed on assessing factors that influence the health of populations and the use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of health promotion and disease prevention interventions for diverse populations. The role of the nurse as advocate for social justice is explored. P: NUR 346; CR: Nursing majors, IC for non-nursing majors.
NUR 416. Care Management Concepts III. 5 credits. FA
NUR 416 focuses on applying the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health in clients with increasingly complex illness acuity and chronicity. Emphasis is placed on concepts and exemplars involving urgent or emergent, complex, and/or multi-system health alterations affecting diverse populations across the lifespan. Satisfies Magis: Designated Written Communication. P: NUR 348, NUR 349, NUR 357, Contemporary Composition; CO: NUR 417; P or CO: NUR 439.
NUR 417. Care Management Concepts Practicum III. 5 credits. FA
NUR 417 Practicum gives students the opportunity to apply the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health. Focus is on diverse populations across the lifespan with urgent or emergent, complex and/or multi-system health alterations. Proficiency with increasingly complex care management skills and technologies is acquired. Learning experiences will take place in a variety of settings including, but not limited to: acute and critical care areas, rehabilitation, and the community. (225 practicum hours). CO: NUR 416.
NUR 421. Professional Concepts II: Policy and Advocacy. 2 credits. SU
NUR 421 focuses on the nurse’s professional responsibility in advocating policies that promote access, affordability, equity, safety, and social justice for diverse populations. Advocacy, activism, and leadership will be applied across spheres of influence: workplace/workforce, professional associations and advocacy groups, government, and the community. Content focuses on reciprocal relationships among society, health care organizations, and the nursing profession. P: NUR 323, NUR 343, NUR 344.
NUR 436. Professional Concepts III: Transition to a Values-Based Profession. 2 credits. FA, SU
NUR 436 facilitates transition from the student role to a values-based professional nursing role. The content focuses on the reciprocal ethical relationships between society, health care organizations, and the nursing profession. This course provides opportunities for students to appraise how professional nurses can consistently demonstrate core values related to nursing, care management, and health care. Political, legal, economic, ethical, social, cultural, and technologic influences on health care, and professional nursing practice are addressed. P: NUR 421.
NUR 439. Population-Based Health Concepts II. 3 credits. FA
NUR 439 Population-Based Health II builds upon the concepts from NUR 366 to integrate theory, knowledge, and skills from nursing, social sciences, and public health in meeting the health needs of populations. Principles of epidemiology and demographic measurement of populations and groups are applied to examine the distributive factors of health needs in populations. The CUCON Care Management process and evidence-based community/population models serve as frameworks in learning community health program planning process. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role in community and systems level interventions, including advocacy, and social justice principles. Satisfies Magis: Intersections. P: NUR 366, NUR 346, NUR 348, NUR 349.
NUR 443. Care Management Concepts III. 5 credits. FA, SP
NUR 443 focuses on applying the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health in clients with increasingly complex illness acuity and chronicity. Emphasis is placed on concepts and exemplars involving urgent or emergent, complex, and/or multi-system health alterations affecting diverse populations across the lifespan. P: NUR 343, NUR 344, NUR 338; CO: NUR 444, P or CO: NUR 480.
NUR 444. Care Management Concepts III Practicum. 5 credits. FA, SP
NUR 444 is designed to apply the CUCON Care Management Model in promoting, protecting, restoring and maintaining health. Focus is on diverse populations across the lifespan with urgent or emergent, complex and/or multi-system health alterations. Proficiency with increasingly complex care management skills and technologies is acquired. Learning experiences will take place in a variety of settings including, but not limited to: acute and critical care areas, rehabilitation, and the community. 225 practicum hours. P: NUR 343, NUR 344, NUR 338; CO: NUR 443; P or CO: NUR 480.
NUR 450. Evidence-Based Practice II. 1 credit. FA, SU
NUR 450 provides students the opportunity to use research to support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice. Students will develop and disseminate a proposal for an evidence-based practice project. P: NUR 312, NUR 443, NUR 444; CO: NUR 489; P or CO: NUR 436.
NUR 475. Professional Concepts III. 3 credits. SP
NUR 475 Professional Concepts III focuses on the nurse’s professional identity, including the nursing responsibility in advocating policies that promote access, affordability, equity, and social justice for diverse populations. Advocacy, activism, and leadership will be applied across spheres of influence: workplace/workforce, professional associations and advocacy groups, government, and the community. Content focuses on reciprocal relationships among society, health care organizations and the nursing profession. P: NUR 357, NUR 416, NUR 417, NUR 439, NUR 476.
NUR 476. Applied Nursing Ethics. 3 credits. FA
NUR 476 identifies ethical issues in health care and distinguishes carefully among salient features of these problems' moral, social, legal, and political dimensions. Emphasis is placed on development of skill in conceptual analysis, critical thinking, moral reasoning, argumentation, and developing an ability to consider and articulate objections to a range of views. Satisfies Magis: Designated Ethics. P: Ethics course, NUR 339, NUR 342 or Department consent.
NUR 477. Evidence-Based Practice II. 2 credits. SP
NUR 477 provides students the opportunity to utilize research to support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice. Students will develop and disseminate a proposal for an evidence-based practice project. Satisfies Magis: Designated Oral Communication. P: Magis Oral Communication, NUR 346; CO: NUR 483; P or CO: NUR 475.
NUR 480. Population-Based Health III. 1 credit.
NUR 480 builds upon the concepts from NUR 338 to apply theory, knowledge, and skills from nursing, social sciences, and public health in meeting the health needs of populations. Principles of epidemiology and demographic measurement of populations and groups are applied to examine the distributive factors of health needs in populations. The Care Management process and evidence-based community/population models serve as frameworks in learning community health program planning process. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role in community and systems level interventions. P: NUR 338, NUR 343, NUR 344.
NUR 483. Capstone Practicum. 7 credits. SP
NUR 483 Capstone Practicum provides students with opportunities to synthesize professional nursing concepts and skills in a selected clinical setting and in simulated care scenarios with a focus on care management and clinical outcome improvement. The course emphasizes developing sound clinical decision-making skills and working effectively with the interprofessional team. Emphasis is also placed on transition to professional practice and NCLEX -RN exam preparation. (315 practicum hours). P: NUR 416, NUR 417, NUR 476; CO: NUR 477; P or CO: NUR 475.
NUR 488. Directed Independent Study. 0.5-3 credits.
Supervised study related to specific areas of nursing concern. Learning experiences include directed readings, seminar, presentations, classroom activities, and other assignments designed to enhance the students' knowledge and skill base in care management of diverse populations. This course will be graded with a letter grade (A-F).
NUR 489. Capstone Practicum. 6 credits. FA, SU
NUR 489 synthesizes professional nursing concepts and skills in a selected clinical setting and in simulated care scenarios with a focus on care management and clinical outcome improvement. The course emphasizes developing sound clinical decision-making skills and working effectively with the interprofessional team. Emphasis is also placed on transition to professional practice and NCLEX-RN exam preparation. 270 practicum hours. P: NUR 443, NUR 444; CO: NUR 450; P or CO: NUR 436.
NUR 495. Directed Independent Study. 0.5-3 credits.
Supervised study related to specific areas of nursing concern. Learning experiences include directed readings, seminar, presentations, practicum experiences and other activities designed to enhance the students' knowledge and skill base in care management of diverse populations. This course will be graded as "Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory".
NUR 497. Independent Directed Research. 1-3 credits. FA, SP
NUR 497 provides undergraduate student with an in-depth experience in the craft and practice of research and scholarship. Students are given the opportunity to explore research and scholarship in greater depth, and to develop the skills for independent scholarship within nursing. P: IC; Jr. Stdg.
NUR 561. Definitions of Health - Implications for Care: Austria, Hungary and the United States. 3 credits. SU
NUR 561 explores different understandings of health and how these influence perceptions of care and policies pertaining to public health and health care. Students will compare and contrast their own understandings, perceptions, and knowledge about health care and public health in the U.S. with those of diverse groups encountered during a two-week program in Austria and Hungary, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore innovative thoughts and approaches for public health and health care in the United States. P: Junior or Senior standing.
NUR 571. Aligning Efforts for Health: Collaborative Models in West Africa. 3 credits. SU
This course provides students with a theoretical basis and foundation for participation in a Faculty Led Program Abroad related to collaborative practice and community engagement in West Africa. Students will explore their understanding of sustainable approaches to global health initiatives that impact healthcare delivery and access in West Africa. Topics include sustainable global partnerships, clean water resources, common health metrics for measurement of health and disease, cultural approaches to health, environmental health, and health care access. The course culminates with a ten-day immersion experience in Western Africa. During this trip student will interact with West Africa hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, students, educators, patients, families, and community leaders to gain insight on the challenges of and required knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for collaborative and sustainable global partnerships. Student will be expected to compare and contrast their previous understanding of healthcare systems and public health initiatives to experiences in West Africa. Knowledge gained will be applied to their own future collaborative practice and community engagement. P: To participate in this course, students are required to be working toward a health professions major.