Accelerated BSN curriculum details

This course introduces the nursing student to the process of nursing education. During this seminar, students will be introduced to the profession of nursing and philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Students will have opportunities to explore campus resources and various strategies for success.

This course utilizes classroom instruction, skills lab, and clinical practice settings to introduce the student to basic nursing skills and concepts. Didactic content includes evidence-based information related to specific nursing skills and interventions. Skills lab practice and performance provide the student with supervised practice and validation of skills in a laboratory setting. A clinical practice component provides the opportunity for the student to apply learned concepts and skills within the heath care practice setting under direct supervision of faculty. Success in the course is determined by the didactic knowledge assessment which must be a C or better, and by clinical/lab performance component which is Pass/Fail. To successfully complete this course, students must pass both the didactic and clinical/laboratory components. Corequisite(s): NG 315, NG 345L

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe administration of medications. Utilizing critical thinking, students learn pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and toxicities, as well as drug classifications. In addition, developmental concerns in pharmacology and drug administration techniques are explored. Multidisciplinary approaches are integrated as students learn the effects of medications. OUTCOMES: 1, 7 Prerequisite(s): HS 200, HS 415 Corequisite(s): NG 345/L, NG 304 Note(s) Admission to Nursing required.

This course focuses on assessment techniques as students explore the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, and cultural dimensions of individuals, families, aggregates, and communities at various developmental transitions. The lab experience provides students the opportunity for supervised practice of assessment skills learned in lecture. OUTCOMES: 5, 7 Corequisite(s): NG 304L Note(s) Admission to Nursing required.

The primary focus areas of this course are health promotion, risk reduction, and the prevention of disease and injury in older adults. Evidence based approaches to restoration of health and preservation of dignity in older adults is also presented. Upon completion of this course, the student will be exposed to opportunities for use of critical thinking to provide safe, competent nursing care of older adults according to professional standards. An opportunity to demonstrate written competency is an integral component. Prerequisite(s): NG*304 or 324, NG*345, NG*360, NG*315, NG*304L or 324L, NG*345L Corequisite(s): NG 306

Utilizing the Brenau University Department of Nursing Philosophy, theories of ethics, and standards of professional practice, this course introduces students to the process of ethical decision-making in diverse healthcare situations. Based on professional values, therapeutic communication, legal considerations, and understanding of culture and diversity, students learn to interact with individuals and groups to provide culturally appropriate care. OUTCOMES: 4, 5, 6 Prerequisite(s): NG 315, NG 304 or 324, NG 304L or 324L Note(s) Admission to Nursing required.

This course focuses on the nursing management of acute and chronic illnesses in adults and the impact on their families and communities. Students apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning techniques, communication skills, and knowledge from previous courses to plan nursing care for individuals. This course includes a didactic component and clinical experiences that involve a holistic approach to patient needs. Prerequisite(s): NG 304 or 324, NG 345, NG 360, HS 315, NG 304L or 324L, NG 345L Corequisite(s): NG 306C

This course focuses on the management of acute and chronic mental illness throughout the lifespan and provides a foundation in behavioral health concepts. Students utilize critical thinking techniques, communication skills and application of knowledge in planning and evaluating patient-centered nursing care. This course covers the care continuum, provides in-depth coverage of psychotropic medications and adherence, addresses legal and ethical issues unique to mental health care, and introduces patient-centered care strategies to optimize care of clients with chronic and complex medical conditions and comorbid mental health issues. Prerequisite(s): NG*304 or 324, NG*345, NG*360, NG*315, NG*304L or 324L, NG*345L Corequisite(s): NG 308C, PY 309

This course provides students with a basic understanding of how evidence is developed. Through exploration of-the research process, students learn to critique select quantitative and qualitative research designs. This course also emphasizes ethical and legal precepts guiding research conduct to protect the rights of research participants. Students have an opportunity to explore research literature on a chosen professional practice issue, to formally critique selected research articles, and to write a scholarly paper. Prerequisite(s): MS 205

This didactic and clinical course focuses on patient and family-centered care as it pertains to gynecological health concerns and childbearing families in the perinatal period along with physical and mental conditions that can affect pregnancy. Learners utilize critical thinking techniques, communication skills, and application of knowledge and technical skills in planning and providing nursing care specific to women’s health and childbearing women and their families. Specific components include policies, genetics, and genomics, nutrition, and ethical and diversity issues influencing perinatal and gynecological health. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L or 324/L, NG 306, NG 308/C, NG 315, NG 325, NG 345/L, NG 360 Corequisite(s): NG 404C

This didactic and clinical course focuses on health promotion, nutrition, disease prevention, and compassionate patient-centered nursing care in children and their families. Students utilize critical thinking, communication skills, and application of knowledge and technical skills when planning and implementing care for children and families. Specific components include growth and development, policy, ethical, legal and diversity issues. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L or NG 324/L, NG 306/C, NG 308/C, NG 312, NG 315, NG 325, NG 360 Corequisite(s): NG 406C

This course provides students with opportunities to develop leadership behaviors while exploring the environment in which professional nursing practice and global healthcare are provided. Students examine the interrelationship between professional nursing practice and healthcare policy, including accessibility, affordability, and financing. Students also apply critical thinking, communication, and teambuilding/collaboration skills as they apply theory and research to leadership roles. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L or NG 324/L, NG 306/C, NG 308/C, NG 312, NG 315, NG 325, NG 360

This course provides analysis of complex concepts to provide client care in a variety of settings. Students will use evidence-based practice to plan quality care. Advanced simulation will be utilized to implement coordination of high acuity care and evaluation of client outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NG 405, NG 406 Corequisite(s): NG 432L, NG 445

This course introduces the concept of community-based nursing practice by providing students with an academic background, technical skills and field experience to facilitate community-based nursing using health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. The course focuses on community-based nursing practice. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in addressing the health needs both for the at-risk and well community populations. Students will utilize community-based nursing interventions for community-centric care. Prevention, risk identification, and supporting practice components to eliminate health disparities are examined. Various nursing practice opportunities supporting community-centric care are presented. Also, the course will examine bio-physiological, social, spiritual, ethical, and environmental factors, which could influence community health and nursing practice. Trends in healthcare delivery and community resources are examined. Prerequisite(s): NG 304/L or NG 324/L, NG 306/C, NG 308/C, NG 312, NG 315, NG 325, NG 360 Corequisite(s): NG 407C

This capstone course provides a broad experience for synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite and co-requisite courses. Learners explore relevant research and apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professional nursing standards, and the nursing process to provide patient-centered care to clients with complex health problems. Learners communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while completing a preceptorship experience. Learners also identify strengths and areas for growth in their professional role, ability to make nursing decisions, and readiness to transition from student to graduate nurse. Prerequisite(s): NG 403 Corequisite(s): NG 432, NG 432l, NG 445C