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Below is the list of courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.

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NUR-320   Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing5 Hours
The course is designed to assist the adult learner in identifying academic goals and obtaining the needed skills for successful transition to baccalaureate education. Students will be introduced to key program concepts, required technology and computer skills, professional writing style and resources, library services, and the learning management system. Information management and interprofessional communication are emphasized as catalysts for quality and safety in healthcare settings.
NUR-335   Foundations for Professional Practice5 Hours
The course will examine the role of the professional nurse and the evolution of nursing as a profession. Ethical and legal principles guiding the nursing profession are discussed. Interprofessional collaboration, social justice and advocacy, cultural competency, and expanded roles within the discipline are addressed. The impact of nursing theory on research and practice is explored.
NUR-415   Leadership and Management in Nursing5 Hours
The course emphasizes the influence of ethical servant leaders in the profession of nursing. Students will study the character traits of Biblical leaders and their application in the healthcare environment. Special consideration is given to change and motivational theories, as well as management concepts that include political, legal, and economic implications for the nurse manager. A focus on strategic planning, fiscal responsibility, and project management assists the student with initial planning for a capstone experience that aligns with their passion and interest.
NUR-440   Nursing Research: Analysis and Implications for Evidence-Based Practice5 Hours
The course will explore the interrelationship between nursing theory, research, and practice. Research methods and processes are examined, as well as ethical implications and the protection of human subjects. Students will critically analyze research to direct evidence-based practice, promote the dissemination of nursing knowledge, and enhance client outcomes.
NUR-385   Nursing Process: Health Indicators and Clinical Prevention Across the Lifespan5 Hours
The course will integrate a comprehensive and holistic assessment of individual health indicators including spiritual, physical, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, genetic, and age-related health implications. The impact of complex and chronic conditions upon individual health and well-being will be analyzed. The role of the nurse in clinical prevention, health promotion, and interprofessional collaboration will be integrated throughout the course.
NUR-465   Population Health: Local, National, and Global Approaches5 Hours
The course will address population-focused nursing practice and the discipline of public health from local, national, and global perspectives. Evidence-based strategies for health promotion and disease prevention to reduce health disparities within at-risk groups will be discussed. Epidemiological principles, surveillance of population health data, environmental health practices, interprofessional collaboration, and the disaster management process will be applied.
NUR-495   Baccalaureate Capstone: Synthesis and Evaluation5 Hours
The seminar-style course addresses learning goals, personal and professional growth, and the achievement of program outcomes. Students assume a leadership role in coordinating and managing a capstone project by integrating evidence-based practice, research principles, theoretical frameworks, and the strategic planning process. The impact of the project as a world changing initiative is analyzed. Prerequisite: All prior RNBSN core courses
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NUR-365   Ethics2 Hours
Focuses on the ethical decision-making process with emphasis on Judeo-Christian values. Designed to foster ethical development, values clarification, and effective analysis of ethical issues encountered by professional nurses. A Christian ethical perspective is promoted.
NUR-334   Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Well Adult2 Hours
The purpose of this course is to enhance knowledge and skills of the practicing nurse in holistic health assessment of the well adult and the planning of health promotional nursing care. Health strengths and needs are determined through the analysis of health assessment data, and approaches to care are developed.
NUR-235   Perspectives on Poverty and Health2 Hours
Designed to examine the concepts of poverty and vulnerability from a variety of sources. Poverty will be considered from a cultural and spiritual perspective, as well as a socioeconomic phenomena. A brief history of society's view of poverty will be surveyed. Service learning is expected as an integral part of the course. Of particular interest to criminal justice, health promotion and wellness, ministry, missions, nursing, pre-professional health fields, social work, sociology majors, and others. No prerequisites.
NUR-400   Transcultural Nursing2 Hours
This course examines Christian values and ethics in the light of the socio-cultural variables that shape people. It provides opportunity to experience the stress imposed by socio-cultural conditions and the adaptation required to adjust professional and personal practices to different cultural environments. Prerequisite: Progression to junior nursing studies.
NUR-237   Complementary and Alternative Therapies2 Hours
This course is designed to examine a variety of nontraditional (outside of the accepted mainstream) healing medicines and therapies. It includes a brief historical survey of health seeking behaviors and modalities from antiquity to the modern era. An analysis of the efficacy of various treatments, as well as potential harm will also be considered. This course will be of particular interest to students in the fields of health promotion and wellness, missions, nursing, pre-professional health fields, social work, psychology, and others. No prerequisites.
NUR-312   Parish Nursing3 Hours
This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to explore the parish nursing practice. Tools will be given to integrate faith and healing within the faith communities. The roles of the parish nurse will be presented within the nursing process framework.
39 credit hours
*NUR320, NUR335, NUR440, NUR385 courses are offered onsite.

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Topics in Nursing: (option to take two-2-credit courses )