Nursing - Galen School of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Nursing from Galen School of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Galen College of Nursing recognizes previous knowledge of students entering the LPN to RN Bridge program option in order to foster career mobility for individuals who have successfully completed a practical/vocational nursing program. Upon earning a grade of 'C' or higher in NUR 275, the student will be awarded 20 quarter credit hours for prior learning in a practical nursing program. Content for credit awarded upon completion of NUR 275 is in the areas of nursing fundamentals, basic and advanced medical/surgical nursing , mental health, and growth and development. Didactic classroom learning will be reinforced by hands-on practice in our clinical learning laboratory utilizing highly specialized models and mannequins to simulate clinical situations. In addition, students will participate in clinical experiences appropriate to course work where they will further their experiences as well as theory application to the clinical setting. Program Outcome Competencies Caring Behaviors - Promote dignity, respect and privacy for clients, families, communities, and coworkers while providing nursing care. Clinical Judgment - Incorporate clinical judgment to provide accurate, safe individualized care that moves individuals, families and communities with alterations in functional health patterns and assists them toward positive health outcomes. Client Advocacy - Advocate for quality health care by promoting relevant concepts of personal autonomy and self-determination for all clients, families, and communities when in their best interest. Cultural Competence - Incorporate knowledge and respect for client's culture and spirituality while providing care for clients, families, and communities from diverse cultures with alterations in functional health patterns. Teaching and Learning - Implement relevant teaching and learning strategies designed to achieve positive health outcomes for self, clients, families, and communities. Professional Behaviors - Provide competent professional nursing care to meet the diverse needs of clients, families, and communities in a variety of healthcare settings by practicing within relevant legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks and engaging in pertinent educational development. Evidence-Based Nursing - Provide competent and evidence-based nursing care based on the nursing process and primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of heath promotion to promote health and prevent illness and disability for clients, families and communities across the life span and in diverse settings. Therapeutic Communication - Use effective verbal, nonverbal, written, and computer skills while providing care for individuals, families, and communities with alterations in functional health patterns and communicating with other health care providers. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Provide competent nursing care based on relevant resources, clinical experience, and client preferences to promote and maintain health for clients, families, and communities in diverse settings. Growth and Development Across the Life Span - Integrate relevant knowledge of growth and development when providing care to clients, families, and communities across the life span. View more details on Galen School of Nursing - Tampa Bay . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.