Nursing - Gardner - Webb University

Nursing from Gardner - Webb University is a Campus Bachelor Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Generic Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing Program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (2008) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) requirements along with the values of Gardner-Webb University and the philosophy of the School of Nursing. The Generic BSN program is a 130 semester hour program of study that can be completed in four years of full-time study. Fifty seven hours of General Education Courses in the sciences and humanities as well as four additional hours of biology and six hours of Psychology not counted toward the General Education Core, provide the liberal arts foundation for the nursing curriculum. The remaining 63 hours encompass the fundamentals of nursing practice (introduction to nursing), nursing assessment, maternal and child health nursing, medical-surgical nursing (adult health I and II), public health and community nursing, pharmacology, nutrition, nursing communication, professional concepts, gerontology, management and leadership, research and current trends and issues in nursing and health care. Introduction to nursing, adult health I and II, and maternal/child nursing have an accompanying laboratory and practicum experience. Clinical simulations are incorporated in the laboratory experience. The practicum for adult health II consists of a preceptorship. Nursing assessment also has an accompanying lab and public health and community nursing have an accompanying practicum. Courses are arranged in a logical progression from simple to complex which allows students to build upon prior knowledge. Successful completion of nursing courses allows progression from one semester to the next semester. Prerequisites for nursing courses include successful completion of nursing courses from the previous semester (s), based on the sequencing of the Generic BSN curriculum plan. Prerequisites for nursing courses also include successful completion of general education courses as suggested in the Generic BSN curriculum plan. Co-requisite courses are taught in the same semester and correspond with student placement in the program. The Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program seeks to meet the following program outcomes: Meet educational needs of eligible residential and commuting students who desire to pursue baccalaureate nursing education at a small, private, liberal arts, Christian university. Improve quality of life and health care delivery for the surrounding community through education of professional registered nurses . Graduate no less than 75% of students entering the program. Maintain continuing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Graduate students who practice professional nursing that reflects the Educational Outcomes of the program. Express satisfaction with their program of learning. Improve their employment options in nursing. Demonstrate satisfactory professional nursing practice to their employers. Continue professional development activities. The graduate of the BSN program will: Provide and coordinate evidence-based care to individuals, families, groups and the community across the health/illness continuum in structured and unstructured settings. Recognize the theoretical underpinnings of nursing practice and research. Establish partnerships with clients and health care professionals to meet health needs of clients in a diverse society. Incorporate professional values and ethical, moral, and legal aspects of health care into nursing practice. Employ leadership/management/administrative skills and a knowledge of the political system in providing direct and indirect care to clients. Assume personal responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice. Assume responsibility for life-long learning and professional career development. View more details on Gardner - Webb University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.