澳门六合彩历史记录

Undergraduate Catalog

Nursing

Director: Dr. Patricia K. Eathington
Office: Currens Hall 510
Telephone: (309) 298-2571
Fax: (309) 298-3190
Email: Nursing@wiu.edu
Website: wiu.edu/nursing

Program Offering and Locations

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Macomb

Learning Outcomes

For student learning outcomes, please see wiu.edu/provost/learningoutcomes.

Faculty

Bartlett, Downs, Eathington, Edmunds, Fox, Frederick, Harden, King, Lynn, Madegowda, McCoy, Nash, Pollock, Powell, K. Thompson, L. Thompson, White, Wolfe.

GradTrac

GradTrac is available to Nursing majors. See more information about GradTrac.

Honors Curriculum

Academically qualified students in this School are encouraged to complete an honors curriculum in University Honors, Honors in the Major, or General Honors. All Honors students must complete the one-hour honors colloquium (G H 299). General Honors includes General Honors coursework. Honors in the Major includes honors work in the major. University Honors combines Honors in the Major and General Honors. View more information about honors curricula or visit the Centennial Honors College website at wiu.edu/honors.

School Information

The School of Nursing at 澳门六合彩历史记录 is committed to educating future professional nurses who are clinically competent using evidence based practice as the norm, capable of critical thinking using information and information technology to design and redesign care and care systems, and ethically and legally accountable for their actions. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) for prelicensure students. The baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791, .

Acceptance into the Nursing Major

  1. Upon being admitted to 澳门六合彩历史记录, students indicating a desire to be considered for admission into the School of Nursing will be granted one of the following options:
    1. Early admission into the Nursing major
    2. Accepted in the Pre-Nursing program and required to complete criteria for admission to the Nursing major
  2. Complete all General Education and Nursing support course requirements.
  3. Students in the Pre-Nursing program must submit a formal application to the Nursing major.

Pre-Licensure Program

Prospective Nursing students must apply for and be granted regular admission to 澳门六合彩历史记录 and declare Pre-Nursing after acceptance to the University.

Admission to the School of Nursing

Individuals who wish to major in Nursing and enter the Pre-Nursing program will declare their intent with Admissions. If a student is not selected for early admission to the School of Nursing or placed in the Pre-Nursing program, the student is placed in a program where the General Education and Nursing support course requirements can be completed. All General Education and Nursing support courses must be satisfactorily completed by August 1 for Fall semester admission and January 2 for Spring semester admission into the Nursing major.

There is no guarantee that students who are in the Pre-Nursing program will be admitted to the Nursing major. Please note that admission to the Nursing major is highly competitive. Students who have completed 60 semester hours of the General Education and support courses or are in the final semester of completing the requirements may formally apply to the School of Nursing for admission to the Nursing major.

Early Admission to the Nursing Major

New freshmen may be selected for early admission to the Nursing major on the basis of their application to the School of Nursing. Students selected for early admission into the Nursing major typically have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher or SAT composite score of 1160 or higher. Students are accepted into the major on a competitive and selective basis; however, students selected for early admission are guaranteed placement into the Nursing major. To maintain early admission into the Nursing major status, students must maintain an overall 澳门六合彩历史记录 GPA and a Nursing support course GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher. Any student not adhering to the above criteria will be moved to University Advising major status and will need to reapply to the Nursing major during specified time periods. Students admitted via the Early Admission classification must be enrolled full-time at 澳门六合彩历史记录 while completing their prerequisite coursework and General Education requirements unless they receive prior approval from their academic advisor. Failure to do so could result in dismissal from the program. The number of students admitted into the major may vary from year to year, depending on program capacity and qualifications of students in the pool. Students granted early admission into the major will complete the admission packet and submit the required paperwork by March 1 but will not be placed in the new applicant pool, as they have already been admitted.

Admission to the Nursing Major

This program is highly competitive. Meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students who wish to apply to the School of Nursing for admission to the Nursing major must:

  1. Have a completed application on file with the Nursing Centralized Application Service (Nursing CAS) no later than March 1 for admission to the next Fall semester and October 1 for admission to Spring semester.
  2. Provide evidence of English language proficiency by obtaining a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) by August 1 for Fall semester admission or by January 2 for Spring semester admission. A satisfactory minimal passing TOEFL score is 560 paper-based, 220 computer-based, or an 83 on the internet Based Version (iBT). Only students whose native language is English are exempt from the English proficiency requirements. Students must also successfully complete the English as a Second Language Program through the WESL Institute by these deadlines.
  3. Complete all General Education and Nursing support course requirements by August 1 for Fall semester admission, January 2 for Spring semester admission.
  4. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all post-secondary work and for all Nursing support courses. The Nursing support courses must have a grade of C+ (2.33) or better. In addition, only one of the Nursing support courses may be repeated if a grade of C+ (2.33) is not achieved. A student may repeat one course one time. Admission will be denied to any student who receives a second grade of less than C+ (2.33) for any Nursing support course.
  5. All Nursing and Nursing support courses must be completed within the last five years. For Nursing courses and/or Nursing support courses more than five years old, the student must submit a portfolio to the School of Nursing Committee for Admission, Progression and Retention. This portfolio is to detail the student鈥檚 work experiences and continuing education (CE) (requires documentation) since completing the course(s). The five-year requirement may be waived for those students who have maintained continuous work experience related to the Nursing support courses or have continuous continuing education (CE) in Nursing related to the Nursing support courses since completing the courses. Individuals without documented current knowledge may be required to take current Nursing support courses .
  6. Secure letters of reference from two professional references: one academic (i.e., instructor or professor) and one employer (i.e., supervisor). If there has been no employment, students may submit letters from two instructors/professors.
  7. By August 1 before Fall semester admission, provide documentation to Certified Background for verification that all University health and safety requirements have been met. (Students are responsible for all costs incurred for admission as well as ongoing health requirements.) The deadline for Spring semester admission is January 2. Students must document that all health and safety requirements for admission to the School of Nursing have been met. Health requirements are different from the standard University requirements.
  8. Students are responsible for all costs incurred for admission as well as ongoing safety requirements.
    1. Criminal background check鈥擜ll applicants are required to submit to a criminal background check. Details will be given to the student upon admission to the program.
    2. Drug screen鈥擜ll applicants are required to be drug tested on admission with random drug screens thereafter.
    3. Applicants with a felony conviction or a positive drug screen may be denied entry into the clinical facility for clinical practice. If a student is denied entry into a clinical facility due to a felony conviction or positive drug screen, the student must withdraw from the program.

Students who do not meet the August 1 and/or the January 2 deadlines may be allowed to begin in the Fall semester if space is available. If space is not available, the student must reapply during the next admission process.

Retention in Nursing Major

  1. All students who are admitted to the School of Nursing must attend a mandatory orientation session to be held on the first day of classes. This is an all-day session. Failure to attend orientation will result in the student being dropped, and the student will have to reapply the following admission cycle.
  2. A student must earn a minimum grade of C+ (2.33) in all Nursing and support courses. If a student fails to earn a minimum grade of C+ (2.33) in any Nursing or support course, the student may repeat only a single course and only one time. If a student earns less than a C+ (2.33) in more than one support course and one Nursing course, the student will be dismissed from the Nursing program.
  3. After acceptance into the Nursing program, each student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the coursework in the Nursing major to remain in the Nursing program. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA for coursework completed after admission to the Nursing major will be dismissed from the Nursing program. In addition, students must meet the standards of professionalism and safe clinical practices as identified in the 澳门六合彩历史记录 School of Nursing Student Handbook. Students who fail to meet the policies and standards outlined in the School of Nursing Student Handbook will be dismissed from the Nursing program. A student who has been dismissed from the program may appeal to the School of Nursing Committee for Admission, Progression, and Retention for readmission to the program. If the committee grants readmission, the student will develop a plan for remediation and continued success with the Nursing academic advisor subject to approval by the Committee for Admission, Progression, and Retention.
  4. To register for Nursing courses, students are required to have up-to-date health and safety data on file with Castle Branch. Students will not be allowed in the clinical courses without up-to-date health and safety requirements met.

Nursing Licensure

Upon graduation, students must successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX鈥揜N) in order to become a licensed Registered Nurse. Students should plan to take the NCLEX鈥揜N as soon after graduation and completion of their review course as possible.

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

All students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Nursing must complete I, II, III, IV, and V below, and the Multicultural Perspectives requirement for the major#. The minimum semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree is 123 s.h.

  1. University General Education Curriculum: 37 s.h.
    (To include PHIL 120; PSY 100; SOC 100)
  2. Nursing Support Courses: 24 s.h.
    CHEM 114; EDS 121; MICR 200; NUTR 109; STAT 171*; ZOOL 330, 331
  3. Core Courses: 17 s.h.
    NURS 302, 312, 316#, 408鈥�, 415, 461
  4. Licensure Courses: 45 s.h.
    NURS 305, 309, 310, 322, 326, 327, 328, 410, 422, 424, 425, 428
  5. Directed Elective: 3 s.h.
    Select one course from: NURS 379, 430, 431, 433, 438, 440

* 3 s.h. may count toward the University General Education Requirement.

# The Multicultural Perspectives requirement may be fulfilled by successfully completing NURS 316.

Course Descriptions

NURSING (NURS)

300 Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Professional Nursing. (3) The theoretical and conceptual foundations of professional nursing practice are explored. The evolving roles of nursing are analyzed in terms of role preparation, scope of practice, certifications, and career mobility and advance opportunities. Prerequisite: permission of School Director.

302 Health Assessment. (3) This course presents the basic elements of health assessment of all body systems as well as recording a patient鈥檚 medical history. Physical and psychosocial assessment will be practiced. A clinical/ laboratory component course. Prerequisite: admission to the BSN program or permission of program director. Laboratory charge for course.

305 Introduction to Professional Nursing. (3) This course provides the foundation for professional nursing practice by explaining the American Nurses Association scope and standards of practice as well as the code of ethics for nurses. Prerequisite: admission to the BSN program. Additional charge for course.

308 Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Practice. (3) This course examines the legal foundations of nursing practice and the ethical decisions nurses have to make. Prerequisite: NURS 300.

309 Concepts in Community Health Nursing. (1) This course provides an overview of the focus and roles of nurses in community-based practice. Students will explore the development of health educational activities and nursing interventions that are appropriate for nursing care in the community. Corequisites: NURS 302, 305, and 310.

310 Fundamentals of Nursing. (6) This course introduces the novice nurse to the basic processes, skills, and practice needed to provide care for clients of all ages using a self-care framework. Includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Corequisites: NURS 302 and 305. Laboratory charge for course.

312 Genetics in Nursing Practice. (1) The focus of this course is the use of genetic/ genomic information in nursing and health care. Prerequisite: ZOOL 331.

316 Transcultural Nursing. (2) (Multicultural) Students will examine health care systems from a variety of cultures and countries. A global perspective should help students provide culturally appropriate care for clients and also prepare them for the myriad of perspectives they will encounter in professional practice. Prerequisite: admission to the BSN program or permission of the program director.

322 Adult and Child Nursing I. (5) Students provide nursing care for clients from childhood through old age with acute and chronic needs related to circulation and oxygenation. Clinical experiences will occur in various settings. Prerequisite: NURS 310 and 461. Laboratory charge and additional charge for course.

326 Pharmacology I. (3) This course introduces the pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of agents used in patient care and education. Prerequisite: NURS 310.

327 Pharmacology II. (2) This is the second course in a two course series and continues the discussion of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of agents used in patient care and education. Prerequisite: NURS 326.

328 Mental Health Nursing. (3) Students provide nursing care for clients from childhood through old age with acute and chronic needs related to mental health. Clinical experiences will occur in various settings. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 322.

405 Nursing and the Community. (4) This course focuses on understanding and practicing public health and community health nursing, including epidemiology, client system, health behavior, health accommodation, stress and adaptation, and levels of prevention, immunizations, home care, clinics, and community agencies. A clinical component course. Prerequisite: NURS 408.

408 Nursing Research. (3) An examination of research methods as they pertain to nursing including the role of theory, modes of inquiry, research models, and ethical issues. Applying research in the development of patient care plans. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisites: ENG 280, STAT 171. Corequisite: NURS 322, or credit for NURS 300.

409 Professional Seminar. (3) This capstone experience course explores the role of baccalaureate preparation for contemporary nursing practice, focusing on the influences of professional organizations, institutional support, and personal change. A professional portfolio will be developed. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisite: ENG 280. Corequisite: NURS 415.

410 Public Health Nursing. (3) This course focuses on understanding population-based nursing care and public health nursing concepts including the role of public health nurses, levels of prevention, population-based education, epidemiology, family-based care, immunizations, and specialty areas of population-based care. Prerequisite: NURS 408. Corequisite: NURS 422.

415 Nursing Leadership, Management and Policy. (4) This course focuses on the analysis, integration, and application of principles of leadership and management in health care organizations. Emphasis is placed on skills needed for nurses to succeed as leaders in the professional nursing arena in today鈥檚 global care environment. Corequisite: NURS 424.

422 Adult and Child Nursing II. (5) Students provide nursing care for clients from childhood through old age with acute and chronic needs related to metabolic, elimination, and mobility needs. Clinical experiences will occur in various settings. Prerequisite: NURS 322. Laboratory charge and additional charge for course.

424 Adult and Child Nursing III. (7) Students provide nursing care for clients from childhood through old age with acute and chronic needs related to cell growth and neurosensory needs. Clinical experiences will occur in various settings where complex care needs are met. Prerequisites: NURS 328, 422. Corequisite: NURS 425. Laboratory charge for course.

425 Senior Seminar. (3) Graduating senior Nursing students analyze and synthesize content and experiences from all previous and concurrent Nursing courses. To be taken in the student鈥檚 final semester of coursework. Prerequisites: NURS 327, 328, 410, 422; special permission of the Director, School of Nursing. Corequisite: NURS 415, 424. Additional charge for course.

428 Maternal Child Nursing. (4) Students provide nursing care for women of childbearing age and young children. Clinical experiences will occur in various settings that provide health care services for women of childbearing age and young children. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 322. Laboratory charge for course.

430 Geriatric Nursing. (3) This course covers issues of health policy, financial and psychosocial support for young elders, functionally able elders, and frail elders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common health problems of the elderly will be addressed. A clinical component course. Prerequisite: NURS 405, or NURS 405 concurrently, or permission of the program director.

431 Rural Nursing. (3) An examination of rural nursing, focusing on need, delivery, access, availability, acceptability, and types of health care in rural areas. A clinical component course. Prerequisite: NURS 405, or NURS 405 concurrently, or permission of the program director.

433 Community Mental Health Nursing. (3) Explores population-specific mental health issues including access, treatment modalities, and follow-up, and drug and alcohol abuse in the context of community health nursing. A clinical component course. Prerequisite: NURS 328 or permission of program director.

438 Forensic Nursing. (3) An introduction into forensic nursing practice. Discusses historical framework of forensic nursing, analyzes concepts, and synthesizes theory and practice. Identifies assessment tools and interprets assessment findings. Discusses management of forensic populations. Prerequisite: NURS 302 or permission of the instructor.

440 Electrocardiographic Monitoring and Dysrhythmia Management. (3) Focuses on the identification and nursing care management for patients with cardiac dysrhythmias. This course is for students who have completed a medical surgical nursing course where cardiac care was discussed. Prerequisite: NURS 322 or permission of the instructor.

461 (Cross-listed with ZOOL 461) Pathophysiology. (4) Alteration in physiology, pathogenesis of structure and function of the human body leading to disease, and manifestations of disease states are discussed. In addition, body system interaction is analyzed in maintaining physiological homeostasis during disease/altered states. Not open to students with credit in ZOOL 461. Prerequisites: MICR 200 (C grade or better), ZOOL 330 and ZOOL 331; or consent of instructor.