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2 school of (NUR) The mission of the Rochester College School of Nursing is to prepare professional nurses in an academically challenging Christian community to provide socially conscious and professionally skilled practice in a diverse and rapidly changing health care environment. The curriculum is designed to enhance students understanding of health and illness in the context of a Christian environment using the relationship-based care model. The School of Nursing is professionally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Academic Opportunities Rochester College offers two program tracks to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In the prelicensure program, students complete three years of didactic preparation intertwined with clinical experiences. Upon receiving the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students are eligible to sit for the State Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which, once passed, allows the graduate nurse to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Michigan. In the RN-BSN program, registered nurses who hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma Degree are given the opportunity to complete coursework to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This coursework is done primarily in an online format and can be completed in as little as 18 months. Faculty facilitate students growth, both individually and collectively, by providing opportunities for students to make connections with mentors. Students previous academic preparation is valued and built upon with a concentration in. Career Opportunities The program provides BSN students the opportunity to explore career options in various areas within hospital and community settings. Students advance their understanding of the profession and expand their leadership potential in the areas of management and health education within the community. More than ever, employers recognize the value of baccalaureate-prepared RNs. This degree commonly offers graduates career opportunities at and beyond the bedside. ADMISSION TO PROGRAMS To gain admission to the RN to BSN program, students must supply the following: Completed Rochester College Nursing School Application Official transcripts of all college work with a minimum grade of C in coursework already taken A copy of an unencumbered RN license valid in the State of Michigan A one-page letter describing your career plans, philosophy of care, and how your spiritual values impact your clinical practice One completed personal reference form (along with waiver). All of these items should be sent to: Admissions Rochester College 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI To gain admission to the pre-licensure program, students must conform to the following: Have been accepted fully at Rochester College. Completed all pre-requisite coursework listed in the BSN degree plan with a minimum grade 142 School of Nursing

3 of C, and official transcripts must be received by Rochester College. Submitted a Reflective Writing Essay by the application deadline. Instructions for this essay and application deadline can be found on the RC website under rc.edu/. When all forms and documents have been received by the School of Nursing, prospects will be contacted to set up an appointment for a group interview. After admission to Rochester College School of Nursing, no transfer credits will be accepted. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BS IN NURSING (RN to BSN) General Education Core ¹ 25 Co-requisite Courses ² 24 RN Degree (ADN) 30 Nursing Major 39 NUR 3104 Transition to Professional Nursing 4 NUR 3204 Advanced Health Assessment in the Community 4 NUR 3304 Pathophysiology Across Cultures 4 NUR 3404 Integrated Pharmacology Trends 4 NUR 4104 Nursing Research & Informatics 4 NUR 4204 Holistic Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 4 NUR 4304 Nursing Management & Leadership 4 NUR 4904 Nursing Capstone/Practicum 4 PHI 4944 Ethics for Health Care 4 REL 1003 Introduction to the Christian Faith 3 Electives 10 TOTAL credit hours FOR RN to BSN MAJOR 128 ¹ PSY 2013 General Psychology is required as part of the General Education core. ² Co-requisite courses include CHE 1314 and 1324 Introduction to Chemistry I and II w/labs; BIO 1014 Biological Science w/lab; BIO 2011/2013 Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology w/lab; BIO 2313 Nutrition; BIO 3324 Microbiology w/lab; INF 1011 Information Literacy; PSY 1001 APA Writing; and PSY 2223 Life Span Development. Four hours of the above science support courses can satisfy General Education lab science requirements. Co-requisite courses may be transferred from other schools or taken at Rochester College, concurrently with NUR courses. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-LICENSURE BSN General Education Core ¹ 42 Required Support Courses ² 20 Nursing Major 64 NUR 2101 Introduction to Professional Nursing 1 NUR 2204 Integrated Pathophysiology 4 NUR 2304 Health Assessment 4 NUR 2402 Community Wellness I with Clinical 2 NUR 2503 Nursing Foundations 3 NUR 2704 Community Wellness II with Clinical 4 NUR 2604 Innovative Pharmacology 4 NUR 2803 Nutritional Health Promotion 3 NUR 3214 Adult Nursing I with Clinical 4 NUR 3314 Mental-Health Nursing with Clinical 4 NUR 3411 Applied Nursing Research I 1 NUR 3413 Applied Nursing Research II 3 NUR 3514 Maternal-Infant Nursing with Clinical 4 NUR 3614 Pediatric Nursing with Clinical 4 NUR 4114 Adult Nursing II with Clinical 4 NUR 4214 Population Based Nursing with Clinical 4 NUR 4312 Nursing Empowerment 2 NUR 4414 Pre-Licensure Capstone Practicum 4 NUR 4514 Holistic Nursing Leadership 4 NUR 4611 Comprehensive Nursing 1 TOTAL credit hours FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 126 ¹ HIS 1313, HIS 1323, INS 3113, or PHI 2013 satisfies Western Heritage; American Experience must be a Political Science course; Diversity must be a Sociology course; PSY 2013 and PHI 2943 are required courses. ² CHE 1314 and 1324, BIO 1014, 2011, 2013, and 3324, and PSY 1001 and Four (4) hours of these required support courses can satisfy General Education lab science requirements. school of School of Nursing 143

4 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Rochester College uses a four-digit course numbering system. In each course number, the first digit represents the course level; freshman level courses begin with 1, sophomore courses begin with 2, junior courses 3 and senior courses 4. Courses that begin with 1 or 2 are lower-division, and courses that begin with 3 or 4 are upper-division. The fourth digit represents the number of credit hours the course is worth. department () abbreviations cr pd pi pr nur nur 2101 course level 1=freshman 2=sophomore 3=junior 4=senior (1 & 2 lower-division; 3 & 4 upper-division) course credit hours co-requisite (courses may be taken concurrently) permission of the director permission of instructor pre-requisite Pre-requisite course must be successfully completed first. Pre-Licensure bsn nur 2101 introduction to professional Introduction to concepts of communication, professionalism, protection of patients rights, leadership, and management skills of the baccalaureate prepared nurse. Particular emphasis placed on relationship-based caring theories/theorists. PR: Admission to the BSN Program. nur 2204 integrated pathophysiology Study of various disease processes that relate to an individual s unique pathophysiology across cultures. PR: Admission to the BSN Program. nur 2304 health assessment Foundational techniques in physical, spiritual, and psycho-social assessment applied in the skills laboratory, such as obtaining health history for a full physical and mental health assessment and vital signs. Simulation experiences augment the curriculum. PR: Admission to the BSN Program. nur 2402 community wellness i with clinical Explores the unique methods, tools, and settings that the BSN nurse applies and interacts within the community. Foundational health assessment techniques utilized with community groups. PR: Admission to the BSN Program. nur 2503 foundations Advanced skills, such as assessment of vital signs and assisting with self-care in various health care settings. Application of infection control principles, medication administration, and wound care across the wellness spectrum. PR: Minimum grade of B- in previous semester s NUR courses. nur 2604 innovative pharmacology Investigation and examination of holistic, overthe-counter, and prescriptive medications. Current pharmacology trends will be analyzed. PR: Minimum nur 2704 community wellness ii with clinical Examination of data within the community assessments with subsequent development of interventions to promote community wellness in the extended care facility and in-patient population. PR: Minimum grade nur 2803 nutritional health promotion Analysis of the integral role of nutrition in maintaining and promoting personal and community health. PR: Minimum nur 3214 adult i with clinical Assessment and supportive measures provided to adults experiencing various illnesses. PR: Minimum grade of B- in previous semester s NUR courses. nur 3314 mental health with clinical Foundations of mental health with emphasis on illness prevention within various community settings. PR: Minimum nur 3411 applied research i Foundations of research with application to various health care issues and settings. PR: Minimum nur 3413 applied research ii Exposure to and use of online databases to survey research that guides evidence-based practice. PR: Minimum 144 School of Nursing

5 nur 3514 maternal-infant Health assessment and health promotion of mother and baby in various community settings. PR: Minimum nur 3614 pediatric with clinical Addresses health assessment and health promotion of children in various community settings. PR: Minimum nur 4114 adult ii with clinical Advanced assessment and health teaching for adults experiencing various acute illnesses and chronic health challenges. PR: Minimum grade of B- in previous semester s NUR courses. nur 4214 population based with clinical Community health issues addressed in partnerships with residents in various communities. Focus on health promotion and disease prevention. PR: Minimum grade nur 4312 empowerment Assessment of populations across various income levels and cultures with emphasis on skill building and proactive community participation. Exploration of the legal and professional responsibilities of a registered nurse. PR: Minimum grade of B- in previous semester s NUR courses. nur 4414 pre-licensure capstone practicum Individualized clinical immersion experience emphasizing professionalism and autonomy within assigned health care setting. Emphasis on effective multi-disciplinary collaboration for improving safety and quality in patient health care. PR: Minimum grade nur 4514 holistic leadership Assessment of various leadership roles in complementary, spiritual, business, health care, finance, regulatory, and governmental environments. PR: Minimum nur 4611 comprehensive Synthesis of assessment, process, leadership and management skills in health care. PR: Minimum grade rn to bsn nur 3104 transition to professional This course exposes the foundations and principles that guide the baccalaureate nurse (BSN) in practice. PR: Holder of unencumbered Michigan RN license; INF 1101; ENG 1113; PSY nur 3204 advanced health assessment in the community This course explores the unique methods, tools, and settings that the BSN nurse applies and interacts within the community. PR: Minimum grade of C in NUR 3104; PSY 2013; MAT 1103 or MAT nur 3304 pathophysiology across cultures An examination of how cultural diversity relates to an individual s unique pathophysiology. PR: Minimum grade of C in NUR 3104; BIO 1014; BIO 2011 and 2013; and BIO nur 3404 integrated pharmacology trends Blended knowledge acquisition of holistic, overthe-counter, and prescriptive medications. Current pharmacology trends will be analyzed. PR: Minimum grade of C in NUR 3104; CHE 1314; and CHE nur 4104 research and informatics Exposure to and use of online databases to survey research that guides evidence based practice. Review of various informatics systems such as the Electronic Medical Record and those used in medication administration. PR: Minimum grade of C in NUR 3104; ENG 1123; and MAT 1103 or MAT nur 4204 holistic health promotion across the lifespan Mind, body, and spirit health promotion for all ages is explored. Emphasis on the unique geriatric population. Spirituality is multidimensional and has an important relationship with healing and health. PR: Minimum grade of C in NUR 3104; BIO 2313; and PSY nur 4304 management and leadership Exploration of leadership theory and values. Students will engage in activities to strengthen their management and leadership capabilities. PR: Minimum grade of C in NUR 3104; COM 1013; and PHI nur 4904 capstone/practicum Students are paired or pair themselves with a nurse leader in their chosen specialty for an intensive mentoring and reflective experience. Emphasis is on service, collaboration, and relationship-based caring. (Students do not provide direct care during this course.) PR: Completion of all RN-BSN program courses with a minimum grade of C; any Literature course; any Appreciation course; and REL school of School of Nursing 145