2001-2003 Catalog
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C A L I F O R N I A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y B A K E R S F I E L D
2001-2003 Catalog |
Romberg Nursing Education Center, 100
(661) 664-3101
(661) 665-6903 (fax)
email: nhaley@csub.edu
http://www.csub.edu/nursing
| Chair: | Candace Meares,
Ph.D., R.N., C.N.A.A |
| Faculty: | B. Fleming, R. Gerds, P. Leapley, |
| B. Mikhail, S. Pfettscher, | |
| C. Rector, J. Robinson, | |
| D. Tullmann |
Program Description
The Department of Nursing offers a baccalaureate program built upon a foundation of science and liberal education that prepares graduates as professional nurses for positions in hospitals and community agencies. All graduates from the program are recommended for certification as public health nurses in the State of California. This program also prepares students for entrance into graduate programs in Nursing.
The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The NLNAC can be reached at 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York, NY, 10006, or phone at (800) 669-1656, extension 153.
In addition, this program has been granted preliminary approval by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For further information about the preliminary approval status of the program, please contact the Department of Nursing office or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the following address: One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, phone (202) 887-6791.
The nursing curriculum is organized according to the four universal concepts of nursing which include the client, the environment, health, and the nurse. The client is defined as the individual, the family, groups/aggregates, and the community. Students study health, health problems and human responses that occur as a result of life processes. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process as a systematic method of assisting clients to attain, regain and maintain maximum functional health status. Nursing intervention with clients is based on the use of the nursing process with a focus on the various roles of the nurse including educator, clinician, leader, and researcher.
Baccalaureate Program Objectives
The program objectives are to prepare students for graduation
who:
1. Value the inherent dignity and worth of the person as a
unique humanistic being.
2. Foster an environment in which clients across the
life-span maximize their strengths, assets, and potentials in their quest for
optimal wellness as indicated by maximal functional status.
3. Use the nursing process, which emphasizes critical
thinking, independent judgment, and continual evaluation as a means to
determine nursing activities.
4. Function within beginning nursing roles (clinician,
educator, leader, researcher).
5. Utilize communication skills to achieve optimal outcomes
with clients of nursing.
6. Use theory and knowledge from the discipline of nursing,
the physical and behavioral sciences, and the humanities in providing and
evaluating nursing care.
7. Accept individual responsibility and accountability for
nursing interventions and their outcomes.
8. Evaluate research for the applicability of findings to
nursing.
9. Modify professional roles and functions to meet the
health care needs of a changing multicultural society.
10. Collaborate with colleagues and others on the
interdisciplinary health team to promote the health and well-being of the
clients of nursing.
11. Utilize leadership and management skills through
involvement with others in meeting health needs and nursing goals.
12. Demonstrate commitment to continued learning by
engaging in self-directed education.
13. Demonstrate the ability to successfully pass the RN
license examination (NCLEX).
In summary, the professional baccalaureate program in nursing
is based on the belief that the graduate is a liberally educated, self-directed
person who has beginning competency in delivering nursing care and is a
responsible citizen.
While there is a single baccalaureate degree program in
Nursing, the university offers an Accelerated RN to BSN to MSN program for
registered nurses who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree. Information about
this program for registered nurses can be found following information on the
generic baccalaureate degree.
Academic Regulations
CSUB’s Nursing program is impacted. To manage the excess
number of applicants, the program has established the following criteria.
1. CSUB and transfer students must meet the following
conditions before they can be considered for admission to the Nursing program:
a. A grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite and
cognate courses.
b. An overall Grade Point Average of 2.3.
c. Completion of four of the nine prerequisites by April
15th. Two (2) of the four courses must be science courses. The nine
prerequisite courses are English Composition, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic
Chemistry, General Psychology, Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology,
Anatomy, Physiology, Speech, and Statistics. Logical Reasoning (General
Education Area A-3) is a University General Education requirement that
should be met prior to application to the nursing program.
d. Completion of all of the nine prerequisite courses by
August 15th.
e. Proficiency in both spoken and written English for any
applicant graduating high school in a non-English speaking country.
2. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their
academic performance, document deadline, and completion of prerequisites.
3. Additional points will be given to applicants who fall
into specialized groups (veterans, economically and/or educationally
disadvantaged students, and students signing the four-year contract at CSUB).
4. Critical dates:
January 31 – University and program application
deadline and deadline to receive transcripts for all course work completed to
date.
April 15 – Deadline for receipt of transcripts
documenting completion of at least 4 of the 9 prerequisite courses.
Third week of April – Students notified of
conditional acceptance into the nursing program.
August 15 – Deadline for receipt of all transcripts,
including summer session courses, for all nine prerequisite courses.
Students who fail to achieve at least a "C" in a prerequisite
course a second time are not eligible for the nursing program. A "C-" is not
considered passing. Exception to this may be made by the Admission Committee if
the courses were taken more than 5 years ago and there is evidence of successful
academic ability in subsequent cognate/prerequisite courses.
The grade of "C" in nursing as well as cognate courses is the
minimal grade acceptable for progression into subsequent nursing courses.
Cognate courses can be repeated only once for the student to enter or remain in
the Nursing program. Students who fail to achieve at least a "C" in a nursing
course may repeat the course once. Students who fail to achieve at least a "C"
in a nursing course a second time are ineligible to remain in the Nursing major.
If a course is satisfactorily completed, the prior unsatisfactory grade will no
longer bar a student from continuing in the Nursing program although it will
still be counted in computing the overall grade point average. A student may
only fail (achieve less than a "C") a maximum of two (2) different nursing
courses and remain in the nursing program. A failure grade in a third nursing
course will make the student ineligible to continue in the nursing program.
In addition to repeating any course which was not completed
or was not passed at a level of "C" or above, an examination assessing current
clinical competency may be required. Individual study refresher courses will be
given on a credit, no-credit basis and students must receive credit in order to
proceed into subsequent nursing courses. Students who drop out of the Nursing
Program for academic reasons or for personal reasons must apply for readmission
by writing a letter to the Admissions Committee of the Department of Nursing
requesting readmission to the program two quarters prior to desired readmission
date. A student who withdraws from the University has automatically withdrawn
from the nursing program and must request a return by reapplying to the nursing
program. If the student was not in good standing at the time of the University
withdrawal, each course in which the student was not passing will be considered
as a failure in application of the failure rules as described above.
Standardized assessment examinations may be required at any
point in the program. A processing fee may be required.
Admission Policies
Applicants shall comply with the admission policies and
procedures of the university. Entry into specific nursing courses is dependent
upon successful completion of specified prerequisite courses, completing health
requirements, and obtaining malpractice insurance. Students must provide
evidence of completing a Health Care Provider CPR course prior to entry into the
program. The Department of Nursing complies with the admission policies of the
university.
Admission With Advanced Standing – Students wishing to
transfer from another college or university may apply for admission with
advanced standing. Applicants who are registered nurses must be graduates of an
accredited college or hospital school of nursing. Students transferring from
another nursing program must provide evidence of academic good standing at the
prior program.
Registered nurse applicants for admission to advanced
undergraduate standing should request that their college or school of nursing
send two copies of all transcripts to the Office of Admissions as part of the
admission procedure.
Students may petition to receive credit by challenge
examination for courses in the Nursing major. (For details see the University
catalog description of Credit by Examination procedure.) Interested students
should contact the Nursing Department Office.
LVN 45-Unit Option – The Board of Registered Nursing
specifies that the additional nursing courses required of licensed vocational
nurses to qualify for the registered nurse licensure examination shall not
exceed a maximum of forty-five (45) quarter units. Prerequisites: current LVN
License, admission to the University, and completion of: BIOL 255 & 256 Human
Physiology/Lab (5/1 units); BIOL 311 Microbiology (5 units). NURS 250
Preparation for the RN Program (3 units) is recommended. Required courses in the
program:
1. NURS 251 Health Care of Adults Through
Senescence, Part I (Theory) (5)
2. NURS 252 Health Care of Adults Through
Senescence, Part I (Clinical) (5)
3. NURS 341 Health Care of Adults Through
Senescence, Part II (Theory) (5)
4. NURS 342 Health Care of Adults Through
Senescence, Part II (Clinical) (5)
5. NURS 351 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (Theory) (5)
6. NURS 352 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Care
(Clinical) (3)
7. NURS 490 Senior Seminar: Leadership, Trends & Issues in
Nursing (5)
Medical Corpsmen – Veterans who have had experience as
United States medical corpsmen in military service and who wish to become
registered nurses are encouraged to apply for admission. Credit may be given for
previous experience, knowledge, and skills on the basis of challenge
examinations. (For details see the University catalog description of Credit by
Examination procedure.)
Handicapped Students – A physical handicap or chronic
illness will not of itself bar a student from admission to the Nursing program
if the student is capable of meeting the minimum physical and mental health
qualifications applicable to all applicants and continuing students. Minor
adjustments of schedule or assignments consistent with the needs of the
individual student may be made by the Nursing faculty. The Admission,
Progression and Graduation Committee of the Department of Nursing will evaluate
a student’s written request for specific accommodation. Students with
disabilities who are applying to the nursing program should also contact the
CSUB Disabilities Office.
Physical and Mental Health Requirements – All nursing
applicants must be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and be able to
carry out all duties in the clinical area. This means students shall be free of
any physical disabilities or emotional problems which would interfere with
normal progress in learning and accepting the usual duties and responsibilities
of a nursing student which are required for meeting accreditation requirements.
This includes freedom from substance dependency. A list of minimum standards is
available in the Nursing Student Policy Handbooks.
All students will be asked to document annually that they
meet the physical and mental health requirements. If the student experiences an
illness or injury, which limits his/her ability to perform per the physical and
mental health requirements, it is the student’s responsibility to bring this
information to the attention of the clinical faculty before they begin clinical
courses. A student must keep the Chair of the Department of Nursing informed of
all chronic or contagious conditions which limit the student’s ability to give
nursing care. Following a student’s illness, the Department of Nursing may
request health certification by a physician.
General Information
Nursing Program Information – The American Association of
Colleges of Nursing is a resource for information regarding nursing programs:
tuition, fees, and length of the program. This information can be obtained
through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, One Dupont Circle, NW,
Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036, phone 202-463-6930, or on the web at http://www.aacn.nche.edu.
Malpractice Insurance – Malpractice insurance must be
obtained prior to registration for nursing courses. Insurance shall be obtained
through the Foundation Accounting Office, Academic Administration Building. No
other form of coverage will be accepted. Make checks payable to CSUB Foundation,
Malpractice Insurance.
Uniforms – Uniforms are required for clinical nursing
courses. The Undergraduate Nursing Student Policy Handbook describes the uniform
policy.
Transportation – Students are required to have a valid
California Driver’s License and to provide their own transportation to clinical
and other field areas. Students in clinical courses involving community
experiences must have access to a car.
Health Clearance Requirements
Health clearance requirements must be completed and reported
to the Student Health Center prior to beginning nursing courses each year. The
physical examination may be done at the Student Health Center, CSUB, prior to
Fall classes, or it may be done by a physician of the student’s choice, at the
student’s expense.
Initial Health Clearance for Newly-Admitted
Sophomores
1. Completed Health History form.
2. Physical examination – within the last year.
3. Lab requirements – HGB/HCT, UA.
4. Tuberculin Skin Test – Performed not earlier than June
1st. Verification must include date, reading at 48 hours, and the name of the
agency providing the service. Skin test should not be repeated if previous
testing was positive.
Those students with positive results will be evaluated by
the Student Health Center. A chest x-ray will be required for those students
who have a positive skin test for the first time. The chest x-ray will be
repeated again the second year prior to Fall Quarter. Verification must
include date, radiologist’s reading, and name of the agency providing the
service.
All students with positive tuberculin tests will be
evaluated for participation in the INH prophylaxis program according to Health
Department guidelines.
A chest x-ray will not be necessary for those students who
can provide verification of two negative chest x-rays since their conversion
to positive.
5. Immunizations – Written verification of date given is
required.
Required
a. Hepatitis B Vaccine Series – The series consists of
three injections given over a period of 6 months. The Hepatitis B Surface
Antibody test will be drawn 1 month after the last injection.
If the student refuses or has reason to believe that the
vaccine is contraindicated for him or her, the student must sign a waiver
which acknowledges the risk of Hepatitis B infection in a health care
setting.
b. Rubeola/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) Vaccine – must have been
given after 1968 and after 15 months of age. Rubeola, mumps, and rubella
titers, showing immunity to each disease, are acceptable in place of
vaccination. The option of titers for measles, mumps and rubella is
recommended for those over 35. Two doses of measles vaccine given before
entry into college is recommended for those born after 1956.
c. Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine – within the last 10
years. Vaccination must include diphtheria.
d. Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine – given in 2 doses one
month apart. The student may waive varicella vaccination by: 1) signed
statement declaring previous chickenpox, or 2) varicella titer, showing
immunity to chickenpox.
e. Influenza Vaccine – given yearly in October/November
well ahead of the flu season.
f. Hepatitis A Vaccine – two injections given 6 to 12
months apart.
g. Meningitis Vaccine –one vaccination recommended.
Health Clearance for Returning Juniors & Seniors
In order to be eligible for classes in Fall quarter, students
must present a Health Clearance from the Student Health Center attesting to the
following:
1. Tuberculin Skin Test – see #4 for newly admitted
sophomores.
2. Immunizations updated, if needed – Diphtheria/Tetanus,
Rubella/Mumps/Rubeola (MMR), Hepatitis B Series, Varicella.
Financial Aid
Nursing Student Loan – The loan program provides up to
$2,500 annually, based upon need, to sophomores and up to $4,000 to juniors and
seniors who are full-time undergraduate students enrolling in Nursing curricula.
Loans are repayable over a ten-year period which begins nine months after
completion of the program or when a student otherwise ceases to be at least a
halftime student. The loan is interest-free while the student is enrolled in the
program, and, under Federal law, certain cancellation procedures are available
to students who participate in this program.
Special Scholarships – Various organizations make money
available to student nurses who are in need of financial assistance. These
scholarships help defray the expenses of books, uniforms, and student fees. For
additional information, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
The Undergraduate Nursing Student Policy Handbook describes
the procedures and criteria used by the Nursing Department Scholarship
Committee.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) – This
program is available for bona fide nursing students from disadvantaged
backgrounds who are enrolled as full-time students. If sufficient funds are
available, undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing
a career in health professions may also be considered. Scholarship awards may
cover tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and reasonable living
expenses incurred while enrolled in school as a full-time student. Bona fide
nursing candidates interested in being considered for the SDS Program should
contact the Nursing Department at (661) 664-3102 or the Office of Financial Aid
& Scholarships at (661) 664-3016 for additional information.
Absentee Policy
Clinical Attendance
1. Excused absence consists of time missed due to illness
or extenuating circumstances. The student is responsible for notifying the
instructor about the illness prior to the start of the assigned clinical day.
In clinical courses students are permitted up to the equivalent of one week of
excused absence per quarter. All excused absences in excess of the equivalent
of one week must be made up during the quarter, by arrangement with
instructor; otherwise, an "Incomplete" or failure for the course will be
issued at the end of the quarter.
2. Unexcused absence is any absence not due to illness or
extenuating circumstances, or without prior notification of the instructor. A
clinical warning will be issued. All unexcused absences must be made up. An
unexcused absence which is not made up will result in a failure of the course.
3. Provision for makeup labs may be offered, with priority
given to those students with excused absences before students with unexcused
absences.
Lecture Attendance
1. Class attendance is expected of all students enrolled at
the university. The instructor in each course sets the standard expected in
this regard. When students are absent from classes, it is their responsibility
to inform instructors of the reason for the absence and to arrange to make up
missed class work and assignments. Faculty reserve the right to subtract
points from the total grade for each class absence. Guidelines will be listed
in specific course syllabus.
2. Students’ guests are allowed in lecture only with
special permission from the instructor.
3. Students must obtain permission prior to using tape
recorders in the classroom.
4. Children are not permitted in the classroom.
Illness Policy – Students whose condition limits their
ability to give nursing care or who have an illness of a chronic or contagious
nature must submit a doctor’s release stating that it is safe for them to give
nursing care before returning to the clinical area. See the Nursing Department
Office for specific guidelines.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse – Students in the generic
baccalaureate program are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards
of Nursing Licensure Exam (NCLEX) after successful completion of California
Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requirements, which coincides with graduation.
The California Board of Registered Nursing has a policy for
"denial of licensure for crimes or acts which are substantially related to
nursing qualifications." For further information about this, please make an
appointment with the Chair of the Department of Nursing prior to applying or no
later than the first quarter of nursing course work.
Requirements for the Nursing Major
The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing requires the
completion of the following courses in Nursing arranged according to level. The
levels are taken sequentially:
Level I – NURS 241, 242, 243, 244, 245
Level II – NURS 251, 252, 341, 342
Level III – NURS 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357
Level IV – NURS 441, 442, 444, 490
Prerequisite and Cognate Courses
Required Courses
(Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.)
Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to entrance into NURS 241 and 242.
1. English*: 10-quarter units which include principles of
verbal, written, and group communication. (CSUB courses: ENGL 110 and COMM
108). Prerequisites.
2. One course (5-quarter units or 3-semester units) in
Sociology or Anthropology*. (CSUB courses: SOC 100, ANTH 100). Prerequisite.
3. One course in Anatomy* (5-quarter units or 3-semester
units). (CSUB course: BIOL 250.) May be combined with Physiology as 10-quarter
units or 6-semester units. Prerequisite.
4. One course in Physiology* including a laboratory
(6-quarter units or 4-semester units) (CSUB courses: BIOL 255, BIOL 256).
Prerequisite.
5. Inorganic Chemistry* and Organic Chemistry* (10-quarter
units or 6-semester units). May be a combination inorganic/organic chemistry
course (5 semester or 7.5 quarter units). (CSUB courses: CHEM 150 and CHEM
203). Prerequisite.
6. Introduction/General Psychology* course (5-quarter units
or 3-semester units). (CSUB course: PSYC 100). Prerequisite.
7. One course in Statistics* (5-quarter units or 3-semester
units). (CSUB course: MATH 140 or PSYC 200) Prerequisite.
8. One course in Microbiology* (5-quarter units or
3-semester units). (CSUB course: BIOL 311.) Cognate.
9. One course in Life-span Development* (5-quarter units).
(CSUB courses: PSYC 210) or both Child Development (PSYC 310) and Aging (CSUB
BEHS 382). Cognate.
10. Nursing Pharmacology* course (3-quarter units or
2-semester units). (CSUB course: NURS 245). Cognate.
11. One course in Nutrition* (3-quarter units or 2-semester
units). (CSUB course: BIOL 370) Cognate.
12. One course in Pathophysiology* (5-quarter units or
3-semester units) or current CCRN certificate. (CSUB course: BIOL 355)
Cognate.
* It is recommended that prerequisite and cognate courses be taken within the past ten years prior to graduation. See Department of Nursing for course currency policy.
Recommended Elective Courses
1. BEHS 331 Political Sociology
2. CMPS 121 Computer Skills and Concepts II
3. FIN 300 Financial Management
4. NURS 257 Healthy Aging
5. NURS 327 Women’s Health
6. PHIL 201 Contemporary Moral Problems
7. PHYS 150 Introduction to Principles of Physics
8. PSYC 403 Health Psychology
9. SOC 327 Race and Ethnic Relations
10. SOC 464 Family and Stress
Course Descriptions
Note: A credit hour is equivalent to one hour of classroom study or three hours of clinical/laboratory experience and appropriate outside preparation; or a combination of the foregoing, times the number of weeks in the quarter. A quarter credit hour is equivalent to 10 hours of classroom contact, 30 hours of clinical/laboratory experience plus appropriate outside preparation; or a combination of the foregoing. Each classroom/clinical laboratory hour is 50 minutes in length.
Lower Division
NURS 120 Introduction to Health Careers (1)
Overview of careers in healthcare with special emphasis on allied health, medicine, and nursing. Discussion of prerequisite skills and course work required or desired by education programs for entry into a health career. Examination of specialization in health careers and the required foundation for the specialty. Students demonstrate written and verbal communication through an in-depth report on a specific health career. The report is based on computer internet, library and interview skills. Development of a personal plan that documents that attainment or plans for attainment of the prerequisite skills and course work of a health career. Intended for pre-nursing, pre-medicine and pre-allied health students. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. One unit lecture. Prerequisites: none. [F]
NURS 140 Medical Terminology (3)
This course is an introduction to the study of medical
terminology. Through word analysis and labeling exercises this course will help
the student to learn the anatomic and clinical terms pertaining to each body
system. This course is for nursing students and pre-nursing students interested
in building a medical vocabulary. Prerequisites: none. [F]
NURS 240 First Steps Toward Nursing Practice (1)
Focuses on assisting beginning nursing students with test
taking and math skills and word usage in health care settings. Includes
instruction and practice in using math for medication administration and in
appropriate word use for reporting and recording nursing assessments. Scenarios
will be used to provide assessment data and to illustrate how variations in
client characteristics such as culture and age may influence medication
administration and nursing assessment. Students will take a national pre-nursing
assessment test ($20 processing fee required). May be repeated one time. Offered
on a credit, no-credit basis only. Co-requisites: concurrent enrollment in NURS
242 is recommended. [S, F, W]
NURS 241 Introduction to the Study of Professional Nursing (3)
Significant concepts, such as person, family, group,
community, environment, cultural diversity, health, and interpersonal
communication that form the theoretical framework essential for providing
effective nursing care, are introduced. The evolution of the health care system,
including role and accountability of health care providers, is examined.
Historical events, current trends, legal, ethical, social, and political issues
influencing nursing are examined within social-cultural contexts. A comparison
is made between technical and professional nursing and nursing education with
relevance to the professional nurse’s roles (clinician, researcher, educator,
and leader). Various philosophies, theories and conceptual models of nursing are
examined. Components of the nursing process are introduced. The CSUB Department
of Nursing philosophy and conceptual model of nursing, as the basis of the
nursing process and as a means of maintaining physiological, psychological, and
sociocultural integrity is studied. Prerequisites: (1) admission to the Nursing
Program; (2) completion of the following courses or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better: ENGL 110, COMM 108, CHEM 150, CHEM 203, BIOL 250 (Human Anatomy
with Lab), BIOL 255/256 (Human Physiology with Lab), SOC 100 or ANTH 100, MATH
140, PSYC 100; (3) a score of 50 or higher on the Test of Spoken English, and a
score of 500 or higher on the TOEFL will be required for any student who did not
attend schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years full
time where English is the principal language of instruction. Co-requisites: NURS
242, BIOL 311, BIOL 355. [F]
NURS 242 Beginning Physical Examination and Health Assessment
(3)
Provides theoretical foundation for health assessment,
physical examination and clinical experiences for implementing knowledge in the
practice setting. Assessment is stressed as a common foundation of knowledge and
of many shared skills among health professionals and as the initial phase of the
nursing process for collecting and analyzing data to identify potential and
actual client problems both nursing focused and collaborative in nature. The
CSUB Department of Nursing Conceptual Model as a basis for the approach to
assessment is studied and applied. The basis for establishing a professional
nurse-client relationship as a foundation for communication is examined.
Clinical laboratory experiences in the methods and process of the assessment of
adults are provided. Differentiation is made between various data
bases—complete, episodic or problem-centered, follow-up, and emergency. Cultural
and developmental considerations are included. Lecture/Discussion 2 units;
Laboratory Practice 1 unit. Prerequisites: (1) admission to the Nursing Program;
(2) completion of the following courses or equivalent with a grade of "C" or
better: ENGL 110, COMM 108, CHEM 150, CHEM 203, BIOL 250 (Human Anatomy with
Lab), BIOL 255/256 (Human Physiology with Lab), SOC 100 or ANTH 100, MATH 140,
PSYC 100; (3) a score of 50 or higher on the Test of Spoken English, and a score
of 500 or higher on the TOEFL will be required for any student who did not
attend schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years full
time where English is the principal language of instruction. Co-requisites: NURS
241, BIOL 311 and BIOL 355. [F]
NURS 243 Fundamental Concepts/Principles Basic to Professional Nursing (4)
Application of CSUB Department of Nursing Conceptual Model to
the nursing process is continued. The nursing process as a method of providing
nursing care and as related to the independent role of the nurse is studied.
Major concepts such as pain, stress, loss and grief are studied. Principles of
leadership and ethical decision-making are introduced. The theory and principles
basic to the study of fundamental skills of nursing care are presented to
correspond to the practical application of these in NURS 244. Prerequisites:
BIOL 355, NURS 241, NURS 242. Co-requisites: NURS 244, NURS 245, PSYC 210. [W]
NURS 244 Skills Fundamental to the Practice of Nursing (4)
Basic skills related to the theory and principles taught in
NURS 243 are demonstrated and practiced in laboratory simulations. Basic nursing
skills, including communication and health assessment skills are applied in
clinical practice situations in the process of providing care to adults.
Utilizing the CSUB Department of Nursing philosophy and conceptual model of
nursing, emphasis is placed on the beginning application of the nursing process.
Laboratory practice. Prerequisites: NURS 241, NURS 242, BIOL 355. Co-requisites:
NURS 243, NURS 245, PSYC 210. [W]
NURS 245 Pharmacology (3)
Principles and concepts of pharmacologic intervention. A
lecture/demonstration course integrating pharmacology, physiology and disease
processes. Emphasis on providing the student with the information necessary to
assess a patient’s reaction to pharmacologic agents, anticipate appropriate
intervention, and recognize common problems associated with drug therapy.
Lecture 2 units; Laboratory 1 unit. Prerequisite: for Nursing majors, CHEM 203,
BIOL 311, BIOL 355; for others, permission of the instructor. [W]
NURS 250 Preparation for the RN Program (L.V.N. Bridge
Course) (3)
Focus is on facilitating the transition from the role of a
Licensed Vocational Nurse to that of a Registered Nurse. Concepts, theories and
principles basic to advanced nursing are introduced. Opportunity will be
provided to assess the student’s nursing skills, to detect which skills the
student needs to strengthen, and to identify the resources for strengthening
those skills prior to taking the required courses in health problems and nursing
care of adults. Prerequisites: current California LVN License, admission to the
University, and completion of BIOL 255, 256, and 311. [F] [W]
NURS 251 Health Care of Adults Through Senescence, Part I (Theory) (5)
Focuses on the identification and treatment of common health
problems of young, middle aged, and older adults and the promotion of wellness.
Common illness conditions are studied in relation to altered physiological
processes as a means to provide sound nursing interventions. The CSUB Department
of Nursing Conceptual Model provides a basis for viewing problems as
physiological, psychological, and sociocultural systems instabilities which
influence functional health patterns. Critical thinking skills are applied to
analysis of data for identifying nursing and collaborative problems. The nursing
process is studied as an approach to re-establish systems stability/maximum
functional status. Principles and concepts from the natural and behavioral
sciences are used to discuss the application of the nursing process.
Prerequisites: NURS 243, NURS 244, NURS 245, PSYC 210, BIOL 355. Co-requisites:
NURS 252, BIOL 370. [S]
NURS 252 Health Care of Adults Through Senescence, Part I (Clinical) (5)
The CSUB Conceptual Model of Nursing, as the basis of the
nursing process and as a means of maintaining physiological, psychological, and
sociocultural integrity is applied. Biological and psychosocial theories are
utilized in the development of the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on
nursing interventions directed toward the promotion of system stability/maximum
functional status and evaluation of the results of interventions. Clinical
experiences for implementing the nursing process in the care of young,
middle-aged, and older adults with common illness conditions are provided. Acute
healthcare settings are utilized. Critical analysis of patient data and
responses to nursing intervention are emphasized. Laboratory Practice.
Prerequisites: NURS 243, NURS 244, NURS 245, BIOL 355, PSYC 210. Co-requisites:
NURS 251, BIOL 370. [S]
NURS 253 Home Health Care Overview (1)
Theory related to the issues of home health care will be
introduced. Information, in addition to material in the clinical nursing
courses, that is needed to be certified as a home health aide will be presented.
Prerequisites: NURS 243, NURS 244, BIOL 355. Co-requisites: NURS 251, NURS 252.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIOL 370. [S]
NURS 257 Healthy Aging (5)
This course is based upon human response patterns within a
framework of human need and is organized from the basic to the most complex in
terms of understanding the aged and their needs. It is the belief that healthy
aging and wellness are within the grasp of every aging person, given reasonable
relationships and environmental supports. Biological, psychological,
sociological, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural factors are explored from a
holistic perspective and include theories of aging, health and wellness,
age-related changes, vulnerability, death and dying, and other issues related to
family, community and health care delivery systems. Recommended: one course in
anthropology, psychology, or sociology. [S]
Upper Division
NURS 327 Women’s Health (5)
This course covers women’s health care from a primary care
and well-being perspective. Included are traditional reproductive content as
well as selected common medical and psycho-social-developmental-political
problems and issues as they relate to women’s health. The importance of health
responsibility being assumed by the individual is emphasized. Prerequisites:
PSYC 100, SOC 100, and ENGL 110.
NURS 340 Preparation for the NCLEX (2)
Lecture/Seminar course designed to assist nursing students to
prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Students will be
provided the opportunity to assess their level of preparedness for the national
examination for registered nurse licensure. The standardized test will be an
additional cost for the student. Skills in computer test taking will be
included. The current test plan for the NCLEX for Registered Nurses will guide
the presentation of specific course content. Prerequisite: Nursing student or
permission of instructor. Course can be repeated twice for credit.
NURS 341 Health Care of Adults Through
Senescence, Part II (Theory) (5)
Focuses on the identification and treatment of common high
acuity pathophysiological health problems of young, middle-aged, and older
adults. High acuity pathophysiological disorders are studied in relation to
nursing diagnoses common to those patients and in relation to altered
physiological processes as a means to provide sound nursing interventions. The
CSUB Department of Nursing Conceptual Model provides a basis for viewing
problems as physiological, psychological, and sociocultural systems
instabilities. Critical thinking skills are applied to analysis of data for
identifying nursing and collaborative problems. The nursing process is studied
as an approach to re-establish systems stability/maximum functional status.
Principles and concepts from the natural and behavioral sciences are used to
discuss the development of the nursing process. Prerequisites: NURS 251, NURS
252, BIOL 370. Co-requisite: NURS 342. [F]
NURS 342 Health Care of Adults Through
Senescence, Part II (Clinical) (5)
A course of study to further advance the student’s ability to
apply theoretical knowledge to the care of young, middle-age and older adults.
Acute/critical and alternative health care settings are utilized for
implementing the nursing process. The CSUB Conceptual Model of Nursing, as the
conceptual basis of the nursing process and as a means of maintaining
physiological, psychological, and sociocultural integrity is applied. Biological
and psychosocial theories are utilized in the development of the nursing
process. Emphasis is placed on nursing interventions directed toward the
promotion of system stability and evaluation of the results of interventions.
Critical analysis of patient data and responses to nursing intervention are
emphasized. Laboratory Practice. Prerequisites: BIOL 370, NURS 251, NURS 252.
Co-requisite: NURS 341. [F]
NURS 345 Pathophysiologic Basis of Illness and Disease (5)
Focuses on disease processes in the human and encolpasses the
study of disordered or altered functions. Defines relationships between human
anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology. Using a systems assessment
approach, provides the basis for treatment of disease states. Acute and chronic
alterations will be identified. A framework incorporating genetic, congenital,
traumatic, and acquired risk factors across the life-span resulting in
pathophysiologic alterations will be discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 250, BIOL
255/256, CHEM 150, CHEM 203, or permission of the instructor. [S]
NURS 351 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (5)
Focus of the course is on the identification, treatment, and
nursing care of common psychopathological health problems of children,
adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Psychobiological, psychosocial, and
sociocultural variables influencing systems stability are explored. Theoretical
content includes psychopathology, pharmacology and treatment modalities related
to attributes of humanistic individuals, group-aggregates or communities.
Communication and group process theory and its application to practice are
included. Principles and concepts from mental health/psychiatric nursing are
applied to the nursing process. Prerequisites: NURS 341 and NURS 342.
NURS 352 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Care (3)
The course provides clinical experiences for implementing the
nursing process in the care of individuals, families and groups with mental
health problems. Students utilize physiological, psychosocial, cultural and
behavioral concepts in application of the nursing process to individuals,
families and groups. Emphasis is placed on nursing interventions directed toward
promotion of system stability and evaluation of the results of mental health
interventions. Laboratory Practice. Prerequisites: NURS 341 and NURS 342.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 351.
NURS 353 Health Promotion During the Period of Family
Expansion (4)
This course focuses on theoretical concepts and principles
for facilitating systems stability in families and individuals during the period
of family expansion, the woman during the reproductive cycle, the newborn and
the family. Methods of health assessment, promotion and maintenance, health
education, and early family rearing practices based on individual differences
will be discussed. Health problems of family members during this time will be
addressed. Prerequisites: NURS 341 and NURS 342.
NURS 354 Nursing Care During the Period of
Family Expansion (5)
This course provides clinical experience in the application
of nursing care principles and concepts to the care of women, newborns and their
families during the period of family expansion from preconception through early
infancy. Included will be experiences in normal and high-risk situations, during
the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal periods in hospitals,
community agencies, and in the home. Emphasis is placed on use of the nursing
process, including adequate assessment of the physiological, psychological and
sociocultural systems, and functional health patterns to arrive at nursing
diagnoses and subsequently plan and implement nursing care. Opportunity will be
provided for further development of the clinician, education, and leadership
roles and for introducing the role of nurse researcher. Laboratory Practice.
Prerequisites: NURS 341 and NURS 342. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 353.
NURS 355 Health Problems of Children and
Adolescents (4)
Major health problems interfering with growth and development
from infancy through adolescence, and their effects on physical, psychological,
and sociocultural systems stability and functional health patterns are studied
in relation to the individual and family. Health assessment, health promotion,
prevention of illness, and therapeutic interventions are studied with the family
as the focus of care. Prerequisites: NURS 341 and NURS 342.
NURS 356 Nursing Care of Children and
Adolescents (5)
Application of knowledge and skill through provision of
nursing care in clinical situations involving multisystem instability in
infants, children, adolescents and their families. The nursing process is used
to identify dysfunctional health patterns, formulate nursing diagnoses, and
develop comprehensive nursing plans of care. Emphasis is given to implement
health assessment, promotion and education related to the developmental level of
children and their families. Laboratory Practice. Prerequisites: NURS 341 and
NURS 342. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 355.
NURS 357 Planning Nursing Research (3)
An introduction to planning a research project based upon a
simple nursing problem. Includes: definitions of terms, methods for writing
problem statements, sample collection procedures, choosing data collection
instruments, data analysis, protection of human subjects rights, developing a
nursing research proposal. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH 140 or PSYC
200. Junior standing in Nursing Program or RN to BSN to MSN program. [F]
NURS 396 Community Service Learning (1-2)
Community service provides a learning experience through
volunteering in a health setting. Designed to complement the learning of
students entering or considering entering a health profession. Direct community
experiences are arranged through a variety of health organizations. Basic topics
of confidentiality and infection control (OSHA requirements) are introduced
during the initial enrollment in the course and renewed on an annual basis.
Depending on health setting placement, a student may need to meet additional
requirements such as CPR, health clearance, and malpractice insurance.
Particular placements may require completion of Level I of the CSUB nursing
program. Individual academic learning objectives guide the experience. Health
practice based reflection is used to evaluate the student’s ability to connect
the community service learning to academic course work. Offered on a credit,
no-credit basis only. One unit of credit for 30 or more hours of volunteer
community service experience in a health setting. Only one unit of Human Corps
credit can be earned per term. No more than 12 units of Human Corps credit may
be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Prerequisites: none. [F, W, S]
NURS 410 Professional Nursing Concepts and
Issues (5)
This course provides the students with opportunities to
explore and critically analyze nursing theories and conceptual models. The
relationship between nursing theories and nursing practices will be emphasized.
Students will also examine the characteristics of nursing as a profession and
the roles of the professional nurse. Current and evolving ethical, legal,
political, and economic issues facing the profession of nursing will be
discussed and analyzed. Prerequisite: admission to the RN to MSN option or RN to
BSN to MSN option. Senior standing or higher in Nursing. [F]
NURS 440 Basic Dysrhythmia Course (3)
This course will focus on the interpretation of ECG rhythms
and dysrhythmias. A systematic approach to dysrhythmia interpretation will be
utilized. This course is for nursing students interested in working in
medical/surgical units, critical care units, emergency departments, operating
rooms, postanesthesia care units, outpatient clinics, and various community
settings where nurses are responsible for interpreting the client’s heart rhythm
as a part of their job requirement. [S]
NURS 441 Community Health Nursing (5)
Principles, theories, and concepts of community health nurses
are utilized to generate an understanding of the roles and functions of
community health nurses. Special focus is given to the nursing process and
nursing roles needed to promote system stability and maximum functional status
of families, groups, aggregates, and community. This course is designed to
encourage the critical thinking necessary to perform autonomously in community
health nursing. Prerequisites: Level III Nursing courses or equivalent for RN
students. [W]
NURS 442 Community Health Nursing
Practicum (5)
Concepts and theories of community health nursing are
utilized in the application of the systems model. Special emphasis is given to
use of the nursing process with families, groups or aggregates. Laboratory
Practice. Prerequisite: Level III Nursing courses or equivalent for RN students.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 441. [W, S]
NURS 444 Professional Nursing Practicum (5)
Integration of prior nursing and support course content into
professional nursing practice. Faculty select, with student input, a clinical
agency for an advanced clinical experience. Student will apply all nursing roles
(clinician, educator, researcher, and leader), with emphasis on the leader and
clinician roles. Students will take a national assessment test in preparation
for the RN license examination (processing fee required). Seminar 1
unit/Laboratory Practice 4 units. Prerequisites: Level III Nursing courses or
equivalent for RN students. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 357 and NURS 490.
[W, S]
NURS 445 Multi-System Integration of Medical-
Surgical Nursing (2)
This course focuses on the student’s internalization of
knowledge through contextual, syntactical and inquiry learning. Students will be
assisted to utilize techniques that integrate multisystem factors of assessment,
intervention and evaluation. Through case studies students will be presented
meaningful ways to apply concepts to clinical, community and home situations.
Prerequisite: Senior nursing status. [S]
NURS 490 Senior Seminar: Leadership, Trends & Issues in
Nursing (5)
Consideration is given of current and evolving ethical,
legal, political, and economic issues facing the profession of nursing. These
issues are critically analyzed as they relate to nursing care and nursing
leadership/management in the delivery of health care in contemporary society.
Prerequisites: Level III Nursing courses or equivalent for RN students. [F]
NURS 497 Cooperative Education (1-5)
This work study course is offered through Cooperative
Education by the Department of Nursing in cooperation with selected clinical
agencies. Students apply previously learned nursing theory and clinical skills
in assigned patient care settings under the supervision of selected RN nurse
preceptors. The laboratory experience is supervised by a Department of Nursing
faculty (course instructor), clinical agency coordinators, and the Cooperative
Education Coordinator. The determination of course credits, evaluation, and
grading is the responsibility of the nursing faculty. Laboratory Practice.
Prerequisites: NURS 243, 244, and 245. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis
only. [F, W, S]
NURS 499 Independent Study (1-5)
Individual projects, such as directed reading, for students
qualified to carry on independent work. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Program Description for RN to BSN and RN to BSN to MSN
The RN to BSN to MSN program is an accelerated study plan
designed to facilitate advanced professional education for highly motivated and
academically prepared nurses. Registered nurses with a diploma or associate
degree in Nursing can join this special program to earn the Bachelor of Science
in Nursing and Master of Science degree in Nursing. Many nurses stop with the
baccalaureate degree.
The plan recognizes student prior educational achievements
and professional experience. Registered nurses obtain advanced placement by
challenge examinations for many of the undergraduate courses and are then
admitted directly to the BSN program at senior status. The RN students are
allowed to enroll in Master’s-level core courses (a maximum of 15 credits: NURS
515, NURS 518, NURS 586, NURS 590, NURS 595 and NURS 584) as they complete
required undergraduate courses.
The program may be completed in approximately three years on
a full-time basis or up to 7 years on a part-time basis. The graduate level core
courses and the role preparation courses will be identical to the requirements
of the regular Master’s program for each option.
Program Description for RN to MSN
The RN to MSN program is an accelerated study plan designed
to facilitate advanced professional education for the highly motivated and
academically prepared nurses. Registered nurses with a diploma or associate
degree in Nursing and a non-nursing baccalaureate degree can join this special
program to earn the Master of Science degree in Nursing.
The plan recognizes students prior educational achievement
and professional experience. Registered nurses obtain advanced placement by
challenge examinations for many of the undergraduate courses and are then
admitted at conditionally classified status to the MSN program. The RN students
are allowed to enroll in Master’s-level core courses as they complete required
bridge courses of the baccalaureate program.
The program may be completed in approximately three years on
a full-time basis or up to 7 years on a part-time basis. The graduate level core
courses and the role preparation courses will be identical to the requirements
of the regular Master’s program for each option.
Baccalaureate and Master’s Program Objectives
The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program objectives
are the same as for the baccalaureate program as presented earlier in the
catalog. The Master of Science in Nursing program objectives are the same as for
the master’s program as presented later in the catalog.
Admission Policies
The admission policies, including those for medical corpsmen
and handicapped students, are the same as presented earlier in the catalog.
Malpractice insurance, uniforms, transportation, and health requirements are the
same as for students in the baccalaureate and masters programs. Applications are
due to the Nursing Department by May 30. A University application for either
undergraduate or post-baccalaureate is necessary for University admission.
Transcripts of all college work are due by June 30.
Admission Requirements for RN to BSN to MSN or RN to MSN
To be considered for admission at a senior or graduate
conditional status, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
2. Baccalaureate (non-nursing) required for admission to
the RN to MSN option.
3. Current, clear, and active California RN License.
4. A minimum of one year of nursing experience in the last
five years. The Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner option requires one year of
nursing practice in the past three years.
5. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a scale
of A=4.0) in the last 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of academic
credits.
6. A personal goal statement and program plan developed
with the graduate program coordinator or faculty designee is required prior to
progression to Classified status in the Master’s Program.
7. Successful completion (with a passing score) of the
Nursing Challenge Examinations, for advanced placement credit.
8. Letters of recommendation from a minimum of three
persons who know the applicant’s academic and professional abilities.
9. Submission of a completed application including official
transcripts to the University and to the Department of Nursing.
10. Completion of all prerequisite course work. These are
the same prerequisites as the BSN program for generic students.
Prerequisite Courses
Required Courses: (Must be completed with a grade of "C"
or better. Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment into NURS
410.)
1. English*: Ten quarter units which include principles of
verbal, written, and group communication. (CSUB courses: ENG 110 and COMM
108.) Prerequisites.
2. One course (5 quarter units or 3 semester units) in
Sociology* or Anthropology*. (CSUB courses: SOC 100, ANTH 100.) Prerequisite.
3. One course in Anatomy* (5 quarter units or 3 semester
units). (CSUB course: BIOL 250.) May be combined with Physiology as 10 quarter
units or 6 semester units. Prerequisite.
4. One course in Physiology* including a laboratory (6
quarter units or 4 semester units). (CSUB courses: BIOL 255, BIOL 256.)
Prerequisite.
5. Inorganic Chemistry* and Organic Chemistry* (7.5 or
greater quarter units). May be a combination inorganic/organic chemistry
course. (CSUB courses: CHEM 150 and CHEM 203.) Prerequisite.
6. Introduction/General Psychology* course (5 quarter units
or 3 semester units). (CSUB course: PSYC 100.) Prerequisite.
7. One course in Statistics* (5 quarter units or 3 semester
units). (CSUB course: MATH 140 or PSYC 200.) Prerequisite.
8. One course in Microbiology* (5 quarter units or 3
semester units). (CSUB course: BIOL 311.) Prerequisite.
9. One course in Life-span Development* (5 quarter units).
(CSUB courses: PSYC 210 or PSYC 310.) Prerequisite.
10. Nursing Pharmacology* course (3 quarter units or 2
semester units). (CSUB course: NURS 337 or NURS 245.) Prerequisite.
11. One course in Nutrition* (3 quarter units or 2 semester
units). (CSUB course: BIOL 370.) Prerequisite.
12. One course in Pathophysiology* (5 quarter units or 3
semester units) or current CCRN certificate. (CSUB course: BIOL 355.)
Prerequisite.
* It is recommended that prerequisite courses be taken within the past ten years prior to graduation. See Department of Nursing for course currency policy.
Advanced Placement Credit
Advanced placement credit (APC) may be received by challenge examinations or transfer credit from a baccalaureate program. Advanced placement credits are required for the following courses:
1. Nursing Care of Adults II, Theory
2. Nursing Care of Adults II, Clinical
3. Parents-Infant Nursing, Theory
4. Parents-Infant Nursing, Clinical
5. Nursing Care of Children, Theory
6. Nursing Care of Children, Clinical
7. Psychiatric Nursing, Theory
8. Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical
Upon successful completion of the challenge examinations or transfer of credits, registered nurses will receive 32 APC. The Regent’s tests which must be passed are (1) Adult Health Nursing (12 quarter units advanced placement); (2) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (10 quarter units advanced placement); and (3) Maternal-Child Nursing (10 quarter units advanced placement).
Required Courses for the Bridge Year
The Bridge year is the first year in the RN to BSN to MSN and RN to MSN program in which registered nurses take undergraduate courses, as well as certain graduate and general education courses. The following nursing and cognate courses are required for the Bridge year for students seeking a BSN degree:
1. NURS 410 Professional Nursing Concepts
and Issues (5)
2. NURS 441 Community Health Nursing (5)
3. NURS 442 Community Health Nursing
Practicum (5)
4. NURS 357 Planning Nursing Research (3)
5. NURS 490 Senior Seminar: Leadership, Trends & Issues in Nursing (5).
6. NURS 444 Professional Nursing Practicum (5)
Note: Nine (9) hours of graduate course work can be
taken during the bridge year (NURS 586 Advanced Health Assessment - 5 units)
and NURS 590 Development of a Theory or Conceptual Model of Nursing - 4
units) may be taken during the Bridge year. In addition to the above
required nursing courses, the general education requirements for the
baccalaureate degree of the university must be completed for students in the
RN to BSN to MSN option.
Graduate Courses
Description of the MSN program and graduate courses are
listed in the "Graduate Studies" section of this catalog.