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FLORIDA CAMPUSES
2022/2023
ACADEMIC
C ATA L O G
Tempe Campus
Get the Professional
ADVANTAGE
i ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING ACADEMIC CATALOG / FLORIDA CAMPUSES / 2022-2023
Tempe Campus ii ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING ACADEMIC CATALOG / FLORIDA CAMPUSES / 2022-2023
CONTENTS
THE CHALLENGE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1 TUITION, REFUND POLICIES
& FINANCIAL AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TUITION & FEES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ABOUT ARIZONA COLLEGE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE � � � 27
OF NURSING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
ACADEMIC STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PROGRAM OF STUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GENERAL ACADEMIC STANDARDS � � � 33
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
IN NURSING (BSN) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 PRACTICUM & LABORATORY � � � � � � � � 42
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS � � � � � � � � � 12 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
CREDIT FOR & CODE OF CONDUCT � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46
GENERAL EDUCATION � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14
PROGRESSION INTO STUDENT SUPPORT INFORMATION . . 52
CORE NURSING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 STUDENT RIGHTS &
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE RESPONSIBILITIES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 53
IN NURSING (BSN) SAFETY GUIDELINES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 57
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17
SERVICES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 61
General Education & Science � � � � � � 17
Nursing Core � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY . . . . . . 62
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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2022-2023 / FLORIDA CAMPUSES / ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING ACADEMIC CATALOG iii
LE T TER TO STU DENTS
THE CHALLENGE
Welcome to Arizona College of Nursing! We are glad you have chosen to attend
or are considering attending our school. Our goal is to provide our students the
opportunity to better their lives.
We believe in a focused and structured educational environment. You will find this
to be a positive learning atmosphere. We’re here to serve you and help you reach
your aspirations. At the same time, we require a meaningful effort from our students.
The rewards are success, earning a diploma or degree and achieving your goals.
Arizona College of Nursing focuses on careers that are in demand. The number of
health care workers is growing and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects it will
continue to grow. Our programs are designed to give you the technical knowledge,
hands-on learning and skills to prepare you to work in health care. We partner
with health care and related organizations for internships and clinical experiences.
This catalog is meant to give you detailed information and answers to your
questions about our programs and Arizona College of Nursing. It is available
to all students and prospective students. Turn the page and learn about the
opportunities at Arizona College of Nursing!
If you have made the commitment to attend Arizona College of Nursing,
congratulations! If you are deciding whether to enroll, I invite you to visit our school
and meet with our staff. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me
personally. We are here to help!
Sincerely,
Nick Mansour
Chairman of the Board
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Tempe Campus
QUICK LINKS
855.706.8382 REQUEST INFO
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G EN ER AL I N FO R MATIO N
ABOUT
ARIZONA COLLEGE
OF NURSING
Glendale Campus
MISSION GOALS
• Provide educational programs and
The mission of Arizona College of Nursing is to career development opportunities
prepare students to participate in society and for students pursuing careers in the
health professions.
the workforce as productive, responsible and
• Provide highly motivated faculty
engaged citizens and as educated individuals and industry standard equipment
in support of educational success
to meet health care needs. within an environment that nurtures
professionalism.
This is accomplished through our focused
• Embrace systematic assessment and
mission of teaching within a highly structured evaluation of program outcomes and
processes for program improvement
and disciplined educational environment. and optimizing student success.
Our personalized, culturally-rich and dynamic • Prepare graduates with employable
entry-level knowledge and skills in
learning environment fosters faculty, staff and the health professions that contribute
to addressing workforce needs in
student engagement. the community.
Through didactic and clinical learning, students ACCREDITATIONS
gain skills, attributes and abilities that foster The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools (ABHES) institutionally accredits
personal and professional growth while Arizona College of Nursing and is listed by
the United States Department of Education
preparing them as competent employees in as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
their chosen health field. ABHES
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 917-9503
The baccalaureate degree program in
nursing at Arizona College of Nursing
is accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791
www.ccneaccreditation.org
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G EN ER AL I N FO R MATIO N
APPROVALS, LICENSURES, Airpark to 19th Avenue and Indian School The Tampa campus has approximately
& MEMBERSHIPS Road. The larger facility allowed the college 22,000 square feet and is dedicated to
to add Medical Assistant and Health nursing education. The Bachelor of Science
Arizona College of Nursing is a private Information Specialist to its programs. in Nursing (BSN) Program is the only
college and is a member of or associated program offered at the Tampa campus.
with the following agencies: The college again relocated to 4425 West The campus has two Nursing Skills Labs
Olive in Glendale, Arizona. This 32,953-foot equipped with hospital-style amenities
• Approved by Arizona and Florida State facility allowed the addition of new programs, that are equivalent to those used in the local
Boards of Nursing for the Baccalaureate as well as an increase in student populations. hospitals, four Simulation bays with state-of-
Pre-Licensure Nursing Program In 2012, the name was changed to Arizona the-art simulation technology including high-
• Member of Career Education College and a second campus was added in fidelity simulation manikins, and two debrief
Colleges and Universities Mesa, Arizona. rooms. Each Nursing Skills Lab has a didactic
teaching area that will set 20 students. The
Arizona College of Nursing Tampa, The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program campus has six didactic classrooms with
Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota are was added in 2013. This was the beginning smartboard technology that allows for an
license d by the Commis sion for of Arizona College of Nursing. Arizona interactive classroom environment. The
Independent Education (CIE), Florida College of Nursing has continued its campus also has one science lab that allows
Department of Education. Additional growth into California, Florida, Michigan, students to have hands-on experiences with
information regarding the institution Nevada, Texas, Utah and Virginia. chemistry and biology. The campus also
may be obtained by contacting the
MAIN CAMPUS has two break areas for the students to rest
Commission for Independent Education,
between classes and a Learning Resource
Department of Education, 325 West Gaines
The Tempe campus is located in the Center or academic assistance and a quiet
Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida
busy Broadway curve area. It has space to study.
32399-0400, toll-free telephone number
approximately 25,00 square feet and
888.224.6684. The Sarasota campus is located on the
is dedicated to nursing education. The
campus has five Nursing Skills Labs Southwestern Coast of Florida, just south
• Arizona College of Nursing has of the Tampa Bay Region. The 19,000
been approved to participate equipped with hospital-style amenities
that are equivalent to those used in the square foot campus is dedicated to nursing
in the Arizona Council for State education. This campus has one Nursing
Authorization Reciprocity local hospitals, eight Simulation Labs with
state-of-the-art simulation technology Skills lab equipped with hospital-style
Agreements (AZ SARA) amenities equivalent to those used in local
including high -fidelit y simulation
• Arizona College of Nursing has manikins. The campus has eight didactic hospitals. The campus has four simulation
been approved to participate classrooms with smartboard technology labs, and four large debrief rooms. State-
in the National Council for that allows for an interactive classroom of-the-art simulation technology is included
State Authorization Reciprocity environment. The campus also has two in the simulation lab, including high-fidelity
Agreements (NC-SARA) wet science labs that allows students manikins. The four large campus classrooms
to have hands-on experiences with are equipped with smartboard technology
Certificates are available for viewing in
chemistry and biology. that allows for an interactive classroom
the main lobby of the college.
experience. The campus has one science lab
Any enrolled or prospective student NON-MAIN CAMPUSES that includes hands-on experience areas for
who wishes to review the documents hands-on activities in Chemistry and Biology.
describing the institution’s accreditation, The Fort Lauderdale campus is located in The campus has a learning resource center
and its State, Federal or tribal approval the heart of Cypress Creek, just east of the with four group study areas and a student
or licensing, should contact Wendy 95/Cypress Creek exchange It has 17,194 commons area with vending.
square feet and is dedicated to nursing
S o liz , Accre dit atio n M a n a g e r at
education. The Bachelor of Science in All locations have ample parking. The
wsoliz@arizonacollege.edu.
Nursing (BSN) Program is the only program classrooms and laboratories provide a
COLLEGE HISTORY offered at the Ft. Lauderdale campus. working health care environment for its
The campus has two Nursing Skills Labs educational programs. All facilities are
Arizona School of Pharmacy Technology equipped with hospital-style amenities accessible to people with disabilities.
was founded in 1991 by pharmacists to that are equivalent to those used in the
provide a quality source of Pharmacy local hospitals, three Simulation Labs with HOURS OF OPERATION
Technicians to the valley pharmacy state-of-the-art simulation technology Monday–Friday: 7:00 am–8:30 pm
community. In 1995, Eduvision, Inc., an including high-fidelity simulation manikins.
Saturday: Special Events
educational services corporation with The campus has two didactic classrooms
Sunday: Closed
over 20 years experience in allied health with smartboard technology that allows
education, purchased the school and for an interactive classroom environment. These are our general hours of operation.
changed its name to Arizona College of The campus also has two science labs Please contact the campus for specific times.
Allied Health. In 1996, Arizona College of that allows students to have hands-on
Allied Health moved from the Scottsdale experiences with chemistry and biology.
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G EN ER AL I N FO R MATIO N
2022-2023 TERM SCHEDULE
NURSING APPROXIMATE
START DATE COMPLETION DATE
8/29/22 11/10/25
10/24/22 11/10/25
1/2/23 3/16/26
2/27/23 3/16/26
5/1/23 7/13/26
6/26/23 7/13/26
8/28/23 11/9/26
10/23/23 11/9/26
Tempe campus
2022-2023 HOLIDAYS PROGRAM ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2022-2023
2022 Fall Semester 2022
August 22-28 Summer Break Session A August 29 - October 23
Session B October 24 - December 18
September 5 Labor Day
November 11 Veterans Day Spring Semester 2023
November 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday Session A January 2 - February 26
Session B February 27 - April 23
December 19-January 1 Winter Break
Summer Semester 2023
2023 Session A May 1 - June 25
Session B June 26 - August 20
January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 20 President’s Day Fall Semester 2023
April 24-April 30 Spring Break Session A August 28 - October 22
Session B October 23 - December 17
May 26 Memorial Day
June 19 Juneteenth
July 4 Independence Day
August 21-27 Summer Break
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PROGRAM
OF STUDY
Tempe Campus
QUICK LINKS
855.706.8382 REQUEST INFO
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PROG R AM S O F STU DY
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN)
Tempe Campus
BSN NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM MISSION
BSN - educated Registered Nurses The mission of the Arizona College
(RNs) are health care professionals of Nursing BSN degree program is to
who provide and coordinate care for prepare professional nurses who are
individuals, families, communities and competent in delivering evidence-
populations. Their practice is based on based patient- and community-centered
nursing knowledge, theory and research care as members and leaders of an
as well as knowledge from a wide array of interprofessional health care team with
other fields and professions, adapting and an emphasis on quality improvement
applying this knowledge as appropriate that drives desired patient, systems and
to professional practice. population outcomes.
Employment opportunities continue to PROGRAM GOAL
grow for the nursing profession. Registered
nurses work in hospitals, clinics, home The goal of the BSN degree program
health care agencies and subacute is to prepare generalist nurses who
and long-term care facilities. Others competently deliver safe and effective
work in correctional facilities, schools, entry-level nursing care.
Tempe Campus
community organizations, occupational
PROGRAM STUDENT
health settings or serve in the military.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Nurses also provide care in locations
such as camps, homeless shelters, sporting • Deliver patient- and
events and tourist destinations. community-centered care
to achieve desired patient
and population outcomes.
• Improve quality and safety of
care to achieve desired systems
TUITION and population outcomes.
• Make evidence based decisions to
achieve desired patient, systems,
and population outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional
ASSISTANCE team to achieve desired patient,
systems and population outcomes.
• Manage information and technology
to achieve desired patient, systems
and population outcomes.
MILITARY & VETERAN
PROGRAMS
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EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, CURRICULUM
TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
The BSN degree program is divided into
Campuses provide space optimized for two parts: general education and core
student learning and engagement. Wi-Fi nursing. BSN nursing is grounded in a
is available throughout. Classrooms foundation of liberal arts and sciences.
are outfitted with computer-operated The program requires 50 credits hours of
audiovisual equipment. A Learning Resource general education that prepare the student
Center (LRC) is the campus hub of academic for the nursing curriculum and are designed
support including tutoring plus group and to achieve the following outcomes:
individual study space.
• Communicating effectively:
State-of-the-art high fidelity human Communicate clearly and appropriately
patient simulation laboratories provide in writing with the ability to logically
a safe space for practicing clinical care defend one’s position.
and learning by peer feedback and self-
reflection. Additional skills laboratories • Solving problems quantitatively:
are equipped with task trainers, patient Analyze data quantitatively as the basis
care devices and clinical supplies. An for making valid inferences in order to
additional science laboratory, used for draw appropriate conclusions.
general education courses, is furnished
• Exploring the natural world:
with microscopes, anatomical models and
Apply principles of physical and
equipment for performing biology and
biological science to interpret
chemistry experiments.
human-environment interaction.
The BSN degree program is supported
• Understanding human behavior:
by a variety of web-based education
Apply principles of biobehavioral
applications that support the development
science to interpret human behavior
of critical thinking and clinical judgement.
and social interaction.
Such applications include virtual clinical
scenarios, virtual laboratory simulations, • Including diverse perspectives:
interactive e-books, personalized learning Value the inclusion of diversity
platforms and video case studies. in all social processes.
INSTRUCTION • Engaging civically: Impact
communities through advocacy.
Learning takes place in multiple Phoenix Campus
environments including the classroom, The core nursing curriculum (70 credit
clinical agencies, simulation and learning hours) is structured to build competencies
laboratories, the community and virtually in patient-centered care, evidence
through the internet. Courses may based practice, quality improvement, The nursing program
be offered residentially, online or in a interprofessional teamwork, informatics consists of nine semesters.
blended format. The faculty at Arizona and clinical reasoning to be used in the The entire program is
College of Nursing commit to teaching- process of clinical judgment. Sound approximately 144 weeks.
learning practices that are evidence based, clinical judgment is the catalyst for all
interactive and student centered. Learning aspects of professional nursing care,
is an active process facilitated by faculty. which results in driving desired patient,
Students engage actively with faculty, systems and population outcomes.
peers and patients to promote learning
and achieve competence for entry-level
nursing practice. Faculty are readily
available for extra support, tutoring and
guidance. Students and their success are
at the heart of everything faculty do.
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CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Included within the nursing courses are 630 clinical practicum
contact hours that provide experiences in direct and indirect
patient care across specialties, settings and acuity levels. The
curriculum incorporates the following profession standards
to support the students’ ability to address the challenges of
current nursing practice:
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of
Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
• Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
• American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice
• American Nurses Association Code for Nurses
• American Nurses Association Social Policy Statement
Tempe Campus
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) - SCHEDULE OF COURSES
REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION & SCIENCE COURSES
SEMESTER
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITE
BIO 189 Fundamentals of Biology 3
BIO 201 Natural Science – General: Human Anatomy/Physiology I (Lecture/Lab) 4
BIO 202 Natural Science – General: Human Anatomy/Physiology II (Lecture/Lab) 4
BIO 205 Natural Science – General: Microbiology (Lecture/Lab) 4
CHM 130 Natural Science – Quantitative: Introductory Chemistry (Lecture/Lab) 4
ENG 101 First Year Composition I 3
ENG 102 First Year Composition II 3
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics 3
HCR 230 Culture & Health/Humanities: Cultural Diversity & Global Health 3
HCR 240 Human Systems: Human Pathophysiology 4
MAT 151 Mathematical Studies: College Mathematics 3
NTR 241 Human Systems: Human Nutrition 3
PSY 101 Social & Behavioral Sciences: Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 230 Statistics/Quantitative Analysis: Statistics 3
PSY 240 Social & Behavioral Sciences: Human Development 3
GENERAL EDUCATION & SCIENCE COURSES SUBTOTAL 50
Tempe Campus Tempe Campus
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NURSING CORE COURSES
CLASSROOM CLINICAL
LAB CONTACT SEMESTER
COURSE TITLE CONTACT CONTACT
HOURS CREDIT HOURS
HOURS HOURS
SEMESTER 5
NUR 211 Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-Making 30 0 0 2
NUR 213 Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice I 15 0 0 1
NUR 215 Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice 30 0 0 2
NUR 215L Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice Practicum 0 60 45 3
NUR 216 Health Assessment 30 30 0 3
NUR 218 Interprofessional Communications 15 0 0 1
NUR 338 Leader in Quality & Patient Safety I 15 0 0 1
SUBTOTAL 135 90 45 13
SEMESTER 6
NUR 333 Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice II 15 0 0 1
NUR 334 Pharmacology I 30 0 0 2
NUR 337 Evidence-Based Practice I 15 0 0 1
NUR 355 Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults I 45 0 0 3
NUR 355L Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults I Practicum 0 30 90 3
NUR 356 Mental Health Theory & Application 45 0 0 3
NUR 356L Mental Health Theory & Application Practicum 0 30 45 2
SUBTOTAL 150 60 135 15
SEMESTER 7
NUR 354 Pharmacology II 30 0 0 2
NUR 357 Evidence-Based Practice II 15 0 0 1
NUR 358 Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety II 15 0 0 1
NUR 425 Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults II 30 0 0 2
NUR 425L Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults II Practicum 0 15 112�5 3
NUR 426 Community Health Nursing Theory & Application 45 0 0 3
NUR 426L Community Health Nursing Theory & Application Practicum 0 30 90 3
SUBTOTAL 135 45 202.5 15
SEMESTER 8
NUR 335 Maternal Health Theory & Application 45 0 0 3
NUR 335L Maternal Health Theory & Application Practicum 0 30 45 2
NUR 336 Pediatric Health Theory & Application 45 0 0 3
NUR 336L Pediatric Health Theory & Application Practicum 0 30 45 2
NUR 423 Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice III 15 0 0 1
NUR 427 Evidence-Based Practice III 15 0 0 1
NUR 428 Leader in Quality & Patient Safety III 15 0 0 1
SUBTOTAL 135 60 90 13
SEMESTER 9
NUR 443 Transition to the Profession 15 0 0 1
NUR 445 Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults III 45 0 0 3
NUR 445L Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults III Practicum 0 15 157�5 4
NUR 446 Professional Seminar 30 0 0 2
NUR 447 Evidence-Based Practice IV 15 0 0 1
NUR 448 Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety IV 45 0 0 3
SUBTOTAL 150 15 157.5 14
NURSING CORE COURSES SUBTOTAL 705 270 630 70
NURSING PROGRAM GRAND TOTAL 120
NOTE: The nursing program consists of nine semesters. The entire program is approximately 144 weeks.
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NURSING PROGRAM
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION Students who relocate to a state in which 3. Signed transcript release form for all
Arizona College of Nursing does not have colleges and universities attended
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) the approval to operate may be adversely if the college GPA is to be used in
applicants who meet the requirements impacted in their ability to complete their the admission decision. The official
below are admitted directly into the program. transcripts for the high school and all
nursing program and enrolled into the colleges or universities attended (if
program’s general education courses, REQUIREMENTS FOR these are to be used in the admission
which may take four semesters to ADMISSION INTO THE BSN decision) must be submitted within
complete. Applicants may request that six weeks of the first day of class to
PROGRAM ADMISSION DOCUMENTS
general education credits earned at remain enrolled.
1. Completed application and
another nationally or regionally accredited
enrollment agreement for the NOTE: Applicants educated outside the United States will
college be evaluated for transfer to the have transcripts (both high school and college)
nursing program. evaluated by the Arizona International Credential
BSN program. Credits that transfer will Evaluators, Josef Silny and Associates, Inc., the
likely reduce the total number of semesters 2. Official high school transcript/ Foreign Educational Document Service or other
agencies listed on the National Association of
required for program completion. diploma with a minimum cumulative Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website.
GPA of 2.75 or one of the following
4. A weighted composite score of 60%
Students who successfully complete the official high school equivalency test
on the HESI A2 Admissions Exam.
general education curriculum, having results with these minimum scores:
See “Admissions Testing.” (GPA
satisfied certain grade and GPA criteria, General Equivalency requirements will be waived if A2
progress into the core nursing courses Diploma (GED®): weighted composite score is ≥75%.)*
beginning in semester five. • No minimum score
5. Proof of United States citizenship,
RESIDENCY High School Equivalency alien status or legal residency.
Test (HiSET®) : A driver’s license, passport or
Arizona College of Nursing is authorized • Cumulative score of 80 or above birth certificate, combined with
to deliver distance education. A student’s
a government-issued document
physical location at the time of enrollment Test Assessing Secondary
that contains a photograph of
is determined by the address the student Completion (TASC™):
the applicant and or a green card
lists on their Admissions application. The • 500 in all subject areas and
(I-551) are the most common
address is reviewed prior to submitting • At least two on the written essay demonstrations of proof.
for approval into the program.
California High School
If a student has a change of address, Proficiency Exam (CHSPE):
updates can be made via the Student • Passing in all subject areas
Portal or by contacting their Program
Manager. An address change in the A cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or
Student Portal will automatically update higher with at least 12 college credits
the Student Information System. If a from an institution accredited by either
student contacts the Program Manager a regional or national accrediting body
for an address change, the Program or an agency recognized by the Council
Manager will update the Student for Higher Education (CHEA) will be
Information System. accepted in lieu of the high school GPA
or GED® score requirement. College
credit is defined as credit for courses
that lead to a degree or program of
study that leads to a degree.
*Effective 01/04/21
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ADMISSIONS TESTING CAMPUS TRANSFERS
HESI A2: Prior to acceptance, each Students currently enrolled and in good
applicant must complete an exam financial and academic standing may
consisting of four HESI Admission request a campus transfer to another
Assessment (A2) subtests: campus location offering the same program
of study as their current enrollment.
• Anatomy and Physiology:
30-item exam. Provides coverage Any student transfer between campuses
of general terminology and at Arizona College of Nursing must
comply with residency and curriculum
anatomical structures and systems.
requirements. Program, degree, and
Recommended time: 25 minutes
residency requirements vary from campus
• Reading Comprehension: to campus within Arizona College of
55-item exam. Reading scenarios Nursing due to varying state Board
that measure comprehension, of Nursing regulations. Course credits
including identifying the main idea, are not guaranteed to transfer to other
finding meaning of words in context, campuses for this reason. Acceptance
passage comprehension and making of credits is subject to the receiving
logical inferences. campus’s program requirements and
Recommended time: 60 minutes class space availability. If the credits
earned at another Arizona College of
• Vocabulary and General Knowledge: Nursing campus cannot be accepted at
55-item exam. Contains basic the campus to which a student seeks to
vocabulary that is often used in transfer, the student may be required to
health care fields. repeat some or all coursework at that new
Recommended time: 50 minutes campus. To minimize the risk of having to
repeat coursework, students should work
• Math:
with their academic advisor in advance
55-item exam. Focuses on math for evaluation and determination of
skills, including basic addition, transferability of credits. State specific
subtraction, multiplication, fractions, requirements are available on the Arizona
decimals, ratios and proportions and College website.
household measures.
Recommended time: 60 minutes Students must sign new enrollment
paperwork for the receiving campus prior
Four hours is allotted to complete to transfer.
these subtests.
Tempe Campus Student must have all official transfer
Preparation for the HESI A2 credits on file prior to transfer.
Resources for preparing for these exams
are available online, via mobile apps and LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
workbooks. In addition, staff-supported
Students are responsible for providing
study groups and tutoring will be their own laptop, which is used extensively
organized by the college as requested in the BSN degree program. This is
by the applicants. considered an admission requirement.
Below are the minimum hardware and
HESI A2 Retesting Policies: software specifications:
• Applicants are permitted a
maximum of three (3) attempts • Wireless capability
to achieve the minimum score. • 2.0 Ghz Intel i3 (or compatible AMD
• A minimum of three days is required model) or greater processor
between attempts one and two. • Windows 10
A minimum of 14 days is required
between attempts two and three. • 4 GB RAM
• 250 GB HDD (At least 25 GB
of free space at all times)
• Adobe Reader
• Anti-virus protection installed
• Webcam and microphone
• Windows OS (no Chromebooks)
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NURSING PROGRAM
CREDIT FOR
GENERAL EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATION Students may be required to provide APPROVED TESTS &
TRANSFER CREDITS a course syllabus or catalog from the PROFICIENCY OPTIONS
school at which the applicant earned
Applicants may request that general the credit. Nursing courses from other Arizona College of Nursing may accept test
education credits earned at another nursing programs will not be accepted scores from the International Baccalaureate
nationally or regionally accredited college be by Arizona College of Nursing for Program (IB), Advanced Placement (AP),
evaluated for transfer to the BSN program. transfer credit. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Arizona College of Nursing evaluates Students who meet the admission and Advanced International Certificate of
courses for transfer from other accredited requirements through their high school Education (AICE) in lieu of a grade.
institutions approved by the U.S. Department GPA or GED score and do not intend to
of Education, Council for Higher Education transfer courses to Arizona College of GENERAL EDUCATION
(CHEA) or American Council of Education Nursing from other colleges attended, ENROLLMENT AT
(ACE). Each course is evaluated individually including Arizona College of Allied Health, MATRICULATION
based on an official course description and/ must sign a waiver, indicating the college
or syllabus. they attended and their intention to not Once students have matriculated (i.e.,
seek credit transfer. Students who intend been admitted and enrolled) into Arizona
For students enrolling at Arizona College to transfer credits from other colleges College of Nursing, all general education
of Nursing, Official Transcripts displaying attended must ensure that Arizona courses that did not transfer from another
credit for courses or degrees completed College of Nursing receives their official college previously attended must be
at another institution will be sealed and college transcripts within six weeks of the taken at Arizona College of Nursing. In
issued to Arizona College of Nursing. The class start. rare circumstances, policy exceptions will
transcript must be opened and reviewed be made based on scheduling hardship or
by the Registrar, BSN Program Manager, Arizona College of Nursing does not offer
credit for experiential learning. loan gap challenges. Students who wish to
Executive Director of Academic Operations
earn credit at another college while enrolled
or other Academic campus designee.
VETERAN TRANSFER at Arizona College of Nursing should submit
Transferable courses must be similar in OF CREDITS a request to their Executive Director of
content and credit hour requirements and Academic Operations, outlining the need.
meet specific requirements of the Arizona A Veterans Administration benefit
College of Nursing curriculum. Applicants recipient is required to report all previous
must sign a release for Arizona College of education and training to Arizona College
Nursing to request an official transcript of Nursing. The college evaluates the
from the institution where the credit was information and grants appropriate credit
earned. A final determination for course with training time and tuition reduced
transfer will not be made until the official proportionally. The veteran student and
transcript is received. the Veterans Administration are notified.
• Science & Math Gen-Ed Courses Arizona College of Nursing accepts
- Science and math related general military credits from the Joint Services
education courses must have Transcript (JST) when appropriate for
been completed within 5 years general education courses according
of starting classes at Arizona to equivalencies determined by the
College of Nursing American Council of Education (ACE).
• Non-Science Related Gen-Ed Courses
- Non-science related general
education courses must
have been completed within
10 years of starting classes Glendale Campus
at Arizona College of Nursing
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NURSING PROGRAM
PROGRESSION INTO
CORE NURSING
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
To advance from the general education
courses into the core nursing curriculum
(Semester 5), the student must meet the
following GPA and grade requirements:
• Complete all science and math
courses within five years prior
to admission to the program
• Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75
or higher in the required general
education and science courses
(semesters 1-4)
• Achieve a “B” or higher in the
six required science courses
(Fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry,
Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I
and II and Pathophysiology)
• Achieve a “B” or higher in Math
• Achieve a “B or higher in Statistics
• Achieve a “C” or higher in all other
general education courses
BACKGROUND CHECK &
SUBSTANCE SCREENING
AS A CONDITION OF
PROGRESSION
A Pass Status background check and
negative urine substance screen (as
described subsequently) are required to
progress to the core nursing component of
the curriculum. Requirements vary by state
and may include additional documentation
such as Fingerprint Clearance card, Board
of Nursing Clearance card, or other items.
Students will receive information regarding
specific state requirements during health
and safety orientation. These requirements
must be completed no later than the end
of the first semester of attendance.
Tempe Campus
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Tempe Campus
If all required conditions are not met, the SUBSTANCE SCREENING • Students may not use any substance
student will be administratively withdrawn or drug screen other than that
from the program. Students must complete an initial random authorized by the college, regardless
urine substance screening as directed. of how current it is, who ordered it or
Students are required to cover the cost for what purpose.
of all requirements. • Only students receiving negative
results can remain enrolled in the • Students who have positive results
There are no exemptions to the requirement BSN Program. In some cases, students on the substance screen will be
of a Pass Status for background checks. may have a positive result due to withdrawn from the program but
Students who believe their background a prescribed medication. In these will be able to complete any general
results are in error must work with the cases, a Medical Review Officer education courses in which they are
background check company and, if (MRO) evaluation will be necessary. currently enrolled.
necessary, appropriate local, state and
- Prescribed medications can alter STATE REGULATIONS
national officials to obtain a Pass Status.
a student’s functional capabilities. & CLINICAL AGENCY
Students who receive a Fail Status on the Students whose results are REQUIREMENTS
background check will be withdrawn from determined to be negative from an
the program but will be able to complete MRO review must meet with the Dean State regulations and clinical agencies where
any general education courses in which of Nursing or designee to determine students may be placed for clinical practicum
they are currently enrolled. ability to participate in clinical. may have additional screening requirements.
• Substances screened for include: The requirements in this section should be
Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, considered minimum screening requirements
Opiates, Propoxyphene, Oxycodone for progression to core nursing. Campus
Oxymorphone, PCP, Barbiturates, specific information will be given to students
Benzodiazepines, Methadone. in writing in preparation for progression to
core nursing courses to ensure adequate time
for compliance.
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NURSING PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIO 189 BIO 205
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY NATURAL SCIENCE –
GENERAL: MICROBIOLOGY
This foundational biology course is a survey
General of basic biological concepts, processes,
structures and functions. The emphasis is
This course focuses the interrelationship
between biological organisms of the macro-
Education on the relevance of fundamental biological
principles to human biology and health.
and microscopic worlds. The emphasis is on
the impact of microorganisms on human
& Science p Prerequisites: None
health and function.
p Prerequisites: BIO 189
BIO 201
NATURAL SCIENCE – GENERAL: CHM 130
HUMAN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY I NATURAL SCIENCE –
QUANTITATIVE: INTRODUCTORY
The first of a two sequence course that
CHEMISTRY
focuses on the structure and function of
the human body. The emphasis is on typical This foundational chemistry course is
anatomical structures and human body a survey of basic general organic and
system function and interaction. The course biochemistry concepts, processes and
is organized by select human body systems. structures. The emphasis is on the relevance
of fundamental chemistry principles to
p Prerequisites: BIO 189 human health and functioning.
p Prerequisites: None
BIO 202
NATURAL SCIENCE – GENERAL:
HUMAN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY II ENG 101
The second of a two sequence course that FIRST YEAR COMPOSITION I
focuses on the structure and function of This course is an introduc tion to
the human body. The emphasis is on typical scholarly writing and research. It serves
anatomical structures and human body as the foundation of skills needed for
system function and interaction. The course appropriate academic and professional
is organized by select human body systems. writing. The emphasis is on organization,
formatting and source integration.
p Prerequisites: BIO 189, BIO 201
p Prerequisites : None
ENG 102
FIRST YEAR COMPOSITION II
This course is an introduction to rhetoric
in relation to academic and professional
writing. It serves to foster critical thinking
and argumentation skills. The emphasis is on
source evaluation and argument structure.
p Prerequisites : ENG 101
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PSC 101
INTRODUCTION
TO AMERICAN POLITICS
This course is an introduction to the
political culture and behavior that shape
American politics. The emphasis is on
political concepts and processes and their
policies and public governance. (Satisfies
the legislative requirement for the United
States and Nevada Constitutions.)
p Prerequisites : None
PSY 101
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCES: INTRODUCTION
TO PSYCHOLOGY
This foundational psychology course is a
survey of basic mental concepts, principles
Glendale Campus and processes that impact human health and
function. Emphasis is on the scientific study
of human thought and behavior.
HCR 230 MAT 151 p Prerequisites : None
CULTURE & HEALTH/ MATHEMATICAL STUDIES:
HUMANITIES: CULTURAL COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
DIVERSITY & GLOBAL HEALTH PSY 230
This foundational mathematics course STATISTICS/QUANTITATIVE
This course focuses on human diversity focuses on mathematical skills, techniques ANALYSIS: STATISTICS
and its relevance to human health and and operations for problem solving in
functioning. Emphasis is on developing the health sciences. The emphasis is This course is an introduction to concepts
self-awareness of one’s own perspective on dimensional analysis and solving for in descriptive and inferential statistics
on diversity including cultural influence and unknowns. The course includes financial with an application to psychology and
bias. Exploration of non-allopathic healing and basic probability calculations. the health sciences. The emphasis is on
practices is included. statistical methods and the ability to
p Prerequisites : None make valid inferences. The course
p Prerequisites : None includes use of contemporary information
processing technology.
NTR 241
HCR 240 HUMAN SYSTEMS: p Prerequisites : None
HUMANS SYSTEMS: HUMAN HUMAN NUTRITION
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This course focuses on the role of PSY 240
This course focuses on the biophysical nutrition on human health and function. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL
aspects of human health alterations The course spans all levels of prevention. SCIENCES: HUMAN
including disease, illness, injury and The emphasis is on health promotion and DEVELOPMENT
pathology. Emphasis is on abnormal nutrition therapy.
function of human body systems and This course focuses on human development
their interaction. p Prerequisites: CHM 130 throughout the lifespan. The emphasis is on
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional
p Prerequisites : BIO 189, changes at each stage of life. The course
BIO 201, BIO 202 includes sociocultural influences on growth
and development.
p Prerequisites : None
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SEMESTER 5 NUR 215L
THEORETICAL FOUNDATION IN
NURSING PRACTICE PRACTICUM
NUR 211 Credit Hours: 3
Nursing Core CRITICAL THINKING
IN CLINICAL DECISION MAKING
This is a clinical practicum where basic
nursing care processes are applied to
Credit Hours: 2 adults and older adults in order to achieve
desired patient outcomes. Course includes
This course focuses on the foundational the training in and practice of select
knowledge and skills required to develop psychomotor skills in the laboratory setting.
clinical judgment and decision making
in order to provide safe and effective p Prerequisites: Admission
patient-centered care as a member of an to Core Nursing Program
interprofessional team. Emphasis is on the
use of the nursing process as a model for NUR 216
delivering care. HEALTH ASSESSMENT
p Prerequisites: Admission Credit Hours: 3
to Core Nursing Program
This course focuses on the gathering and
evaluation of biopsychosocial data from
NUR 213 adults and older adults to inform clinical
ETHICS & LEGAL STANDARDS judgment and make an evidence-based
IN NURSING PRACTICE I decision regarding priority actions.
Credit Hours: 1 Emphasis is on physical assessment and
health history taking. Course includes
This is the first in a three-course sequence training in and practice of select health
that focuses on the ethical, legal and assessment skills in the laboratory setting.
professional standards, concepts and
processes that guide and inform nursing p Prerequisites: Admission to Core
practice. Emphasis is on the use of these Nursing Program
various components in the processes of
clinical judgment and evidence-based NUR 218
decision making in order to deliver INTERPROFESSIONAL
patient- centered interprofessional care COMMUNICATIONS
that achieves desired patient, systems
and population outcomes. The course is Credit Hours: 1
organized by various professional and This course focuses on the development of
practice-relevant concepts. effective communication and collaboration
p Prerequisites: Admission skills that promote safe and high-quality
to Core Nursing Program patient-centered interprofessional care.
p Prerequisites: Admission
to Core Nursing Program
NUR 215
THEORETICAL FOUNDATION
IN NURSING PRACTICE NUR 338
Credit Hours: 2 LEADER IN QUALITY
& PATIENT SAFETY I
This course focuses on the foundational
knowledge and skills for professional nursing Credit Hours: 1
practice. Emphasis is on basic care processes This is the first of a four-course sequence
for patient-centered interprofessional care that focuses on the ability to participate in
that achieve desired patient outcomes in and lead practice initiatives that promote
adults and older adults. patient safety and improvement of the
p Prerequisite: Admission to Core quality of interprofessional care. Emphasis
is on the structures, processes, sociopolitical
Nursing Program
issues and human factors that affect patient
safety and quality.
p Prerequisites: Admission
to Core Nursing Program
19 ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING ACADEMIC CATALOG / FLORIDA CAMPUSES / 2022-2023N U RSI N G PROG R AM
SEMESTER 6 NUR 337 NUR 356
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE I MENTAL HEALTH
THEORY & APPLICATION
Credit Hours: 1
NUR 333 Credit Hours: 3
This is the first of a four-course sequence
ETHICS & LEGAL STANDARDS that focuses on the ability to access, This course focuses on the provision of
IN NURSING PRACTICE II appraise and use the best available evidence professional nursing care as a critical
Credit Hours: 1 in the process of making a decision as a component of patient- centered
member of an interprofessional team to interprofessional care to individuals
This is the second in a three-course achieve desired patient, systems and across the life span who are experiencing
sequence that focuses on the ethical, legal population outcomes. alterations in mental health. Emphasis is on
and professional standards, concepts and the development of clinical judgment and
processes that guide and inform nursing p Prerequisites: NONE
evidence-based decision making in order
practice. Emphasis is on the use of these to achieve desired patient and systems
various components in the processes of outcomes. The course is organized by
NUR 355
clinical judgment and evidence-based specific biopsychosocial concepts that are
ACUTE & CHRONIC HEALTH
decision making in order to deliver applied across practice settings and levels
DISRUPTIONS IN ADULTS I
patient- centered interprofessional care of prevention.
that achieves desired patient, systems Credit Hours: 3
and population outcomes. The course is p Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213;
This is the first of a three-course NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216;
organized by various professional and
sequence that focuses on the provision NUR 218; NUR 338
practice-relevant concepts.
of professional nursing care to adults and
p Prerequisites: NUR 213 older adults as a critical component of
patient-centered interprofessional care. NUR 356L
Emphasis is on the development of clinical MENTAL HEALTH THEORY &
NUR 334 judgment and evidence-based decision APPLICATION PRACTICUM
PHARMACOLOGY I making in order to achieve desired patient
outcomes. The course is organized by Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2
specific biopsychosocial concepts that This is a clinical practicum where professional
This is the first of a two-course sequence are applied across practice settings and patient-centered nursing care is delivered
that focuses on the role of professional levels of prevention. as a member of an interprofessional
nursing as a component of interprofessional
team to individuals who are experiencing
patient-centered care in the application p Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213;
mental health alterations. Emphasis is on
of pharmacotherapy to treat commonly NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216;
the development of clinical judgment and
occurring health problems and restore NUR 218; NUR 338
evidence-based decision making in order
health. Emphasis is on the development
to achieve desired patient and systems
of clinical judgment and evidence- based
NUR 355L outcomes. Course includes training in
decision making to promote safe and
ACUTE & CHRONIC and practice of select psychomotor and
effective medication administration and
HEALTH DISRUPTIONS therapeutic communication skills in the
monitoring. The course is organized by
IN ADULTS I PRACTICUM laboratory setting.
various biological concepts.
Credit Hours: 3 p Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213;
p Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213;
NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216;
NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216; This is a clinical practicum where NUR 218; NUR 338
NUR 218; NUR 338 professional patient-centered nursing care
is delivered to adults and older adults as
a member of an interprofessional team.
Emphasis is on the development of clinical
judgment and evidence-based decision
making in order to achieve desired patient
outcomes. Course includes training in and
practice of select psychomotor skills in the
laboratory setting.
p Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213;
NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216;
NUR 218; NUR 338
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SEMESTER 7 NUR 425 NUR 426
ACUTE & CHRONIC HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
DISRUPTIONS IN ADULTS II THEORY & APPLICATION
NUR 354 Credit Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 3
PHARMACOLOGY II This is the second of a three-course sequence This course focuses on the application of
Credit Hours: 2 that focuses on the provision of professional professional nursing knowledge and skills
nursing care to adults and older adults as as a critical component of community
This is the second of a two-course sequence a critical component of patient-centered health. Emphasis is on the development
that focuses on the role of professional interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the of clinical judgment and evidence-based
nursing as a component of interprofessional development of clinical judgment and decision making in order to achieve
patient-centered care in the application evidence-based decision making in order desired population health outcomes.
of pharmacotherapy to treat commonly to achieve desired patient and systems Further emphasis is on addressing social
occurring health problems and restore outcomes. The course is organized by determinants of health as a member of
health. Emphasis is on the development specific biopsychosocial concepts that are an interprofessional team. The course is
of clinical judgment and evidence- based applied across practice settings and levels organized by specific biopsychosocial
decision making to promote safe and of prevention. concepts that are applied in the
effective medication administration and community to the primary and secondary
monitoring. The course is organized by p Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334;
levels of prevention.
various biological concepts. NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L;
NUR 356; NUR 356L p Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334;
p Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334; NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L;
NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L; NUR 356; NUR 356L
NUR 356; NUR 356L NUR 425L
ACUTE & CHRONIC
HEALTH DISRUPTIONS NUR 426L
NUR 357 COMMUNITY HEALTH
IN ADULTS II PRACTICUM
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE II NURSING THEORY &
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1 APPLICATION PRACTICUM
This is a clinical practicum where professional
This is the second of a four-course Credit Hours: 3
patient-centered nursing care is delivered
sequence that focuses on the ability
to adults and older adults as a member of This is a clinical practicum where
to access, appraise and use the best
an interprofessional team. Emphasis is on professional nursing knowledge and
available evidence in the process of
the development of clinical judgment and skills are applied as a member of an
making a decision as a member of an
evidence-based decision making in order interprofessional team in community
interprofessional team to achieve desired
to achieve desired patient and systems practice settings. Emphasis is on the
patient, systems and population outcomes.
outcomes. Course includes training in and development of clinical judgment and
p Prerequisites: NUR 337 practice of select psychomotor skills in the evidence-based decision making in order
laboratory setting. to achieve desired population health
outcomes and address social determinants
NUR 358 p Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334;
of health. Course includes training in
LEADER IN QUALITY NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L;
and practice of community assessment,
& PATIENT SAFETY II NUR 356; NUR 356L
surveillance and health promotion skills in
Credit Hours: 1 the laboratory setting.
This is the second of a four-course sequence p Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334;
that focuses on the ability to participate in NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L;
and lead practice initiatives that promote NUR 356; NUR 356L
patient safety and improvement of the
quality of interprofessional care. Emphasis
is on the structures, processes, sociopolitical
issues and human factors that affect patient
safety and quality.
p Prerequisites: NUR 338
21 ARIZONA COLLEGE OF NURSING ACADEMIC CATALOG / FLORIDA CAMPUSES / 2022-2023N U RSI N G PROG R AM
SEMESTER 8 NUR 336 NUR 423
PEDIATRIC HEALTH ETHICS & LEGAL STANDARDS
THEORY & APPLICATION IN NURSING PRACTICE III
NUR 335 Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
MATERNAL HEALTH This course focuses on the provision of This is the third in a three-course sequence
THEORY & APPLICATION professional nursing care to children and that focuses on the ethical, legal and
Credit Hours: 3 their families as a critical component of professional standards, concepts and
patient-centered interprofessional care. processes that guide and inform nursing
This course focuses on the provision of Emphasis is on the development of clinical practice. Emphasis is on the use of these
professional nursing care to women, their judgment and evidence-based decision various components in the processes of
newborn and their families during the making in order to achieve desired patient clinical judgment and evidence-based
perinatal period as a critical component and family outcomes. The course is decision making in order to deliver
of patient-centered interprofessional organized by both life span development patient- centered interprofessional care
care. Emphasis is on the development of and biopsychosocial concepts that are that achieves desired patient, systems
clinical judgment and evidence-based relevant to children’s health, safety and and population outcomes. The course is
decision making in order to achieve desired wellness as well as family adaptation during organized by various professional and
patient and family outcomes. The course a child’s alternation in health status. All levels practice-relevant concepts.
is organized by both chronological events of prevention and application across practice
(pre-conception through newborn care) and p Prerequisites: NUR 213; NUR 333
settings are included.
biopsychosocial concepts that are relevant
to the health, safety and adaptation of the p Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357;
NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR 425L; NUR 427
family during the perinatal period. All levels
NUR 426; NUR 426L EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE III
of prevention and application across practice
settings are included. Credit Hours: 1
p Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357; NUR 336L This is the third of a four-course sequence
NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR 425L; PEDIATRIC HEALTH THEORY that focuses on the ability to access,
NUR 426; NUR 426L & APPLICATION PRACTICUM appraise and use the best available evidence
in the process of making a decision as a
Credit Hours: 2 member of an interprofessional team to
NUR 335L This is a clinical practicum where professional achieve desired patient, systems and
MATERNAL HEALTH THEORY patient-centered nursing care is delivered to population outcomes.
& APPLICATION PRACTICUM children and their families as a member of
p Prerequisites: NUR 337; NUR 357
Credit Hours: 2 an interprofessional team. Emphasis is on
the development of clinical judgment and
This is a clinical practicum where professional evidence-based decision making in order to
patient-centered nursing care is delivered to achieve desired patient and family outcomes.
women, their newborns and their families Course includes training in and practice of
during the perinatal period as a member of select psychomotor and assessment skills
an interprofessional team. Emphasis is on in the laboratory setting.
the development of clinical judgment and
evidence-based decision making in order to p Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357;
achieve desired patient and family outcomes. NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR 425L;
Course includes training in and practice of NUR 426; NUR 426L
select psychomotor and assessment skills
in the laboratory setting.
p Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357;
NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR 425L;
NUR 426; NUR 426L
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