Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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1 University of Missouri - Kansas City 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Baccalaureate Nursing Education Undergraduate baccalaureate nursing education is designed to prepare a nurse generalist who demonstrates responsibility, accountability and critical thinking. The nurse generalist uses a comprehensive approach to health care and can meet diversified health concerns of individuals, families and communities at all stages of development. The University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an innovative program in the management of health. There are three tracks available to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Pre-licensure track Accelerated track (for students who already have a bachelor's degree) RN-BSN track (for students who are already RN's and want to get their B.S.N.) Pre-licensure Track Student Learning Outcomes Students graduating from this program will: incorporate knowledge from arts, humanities and sciences in the planning and provision of professional nursing care; demonstrate Personal Effectiveness as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Professional Valuing/Caring, and Professional Role Development; demonstrate Interpersonal Effectiveness as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Communication, Teaching/Learning, and Technology Utilization; demonstrate Effectiveness in Human Health Outcomes as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Evidence-Based Care; and demonstrate Effectiveness Within Complex Health Systems as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Leadership/Management, Global Perspectives, and Health Care Systems and Policy. Program Requirements A sample course of study for a full-time pre-licensure track B.S.N. student is listed below. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in all nursing coursework as well as carry a minimum semester GPA of See specific course requirements at the School of Nursing website. Year I Anchor I GE 3 Anchor II GE 3 LS-MCRB CHEM NURSE MATH 110 (Focus B) 3 HLSC CHEM 115L 1 NURSE Apply to Clinical Major DISC 100 GE 3 NURSE Year II Complete RooWriter (or complete Summer Year 1) DISC 200 GE NURSE Focus A GE 3 NURSE CHEM 206 (for Focus Elective) 3 NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE 256 3

2 2 Bachelor of Science in Nursing NURSE NURSE Year III Anchor III GE 3 NURSE DISC 300 GE 3 NURSE NURSE 345 NURSE 364 (eight weeks) NURSE 366 (eight weeks) 4 Year IV 3 POL-SCI 210, HISTORY 101, or HISTORY 102 (Focus C) GE 3 4 NURSE 356 ( for Foreign Language course) NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE Nursing Elective 2 Total Credits: Accelerated Track Student Learning Outcomes Students graduating from this program will: incorporate knowledge from arts, humanities and sciences in the planning and provision of professional nursing care. demonstrate Personal Effectiveness as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Professional Valuing/Caring, and Professional Role Development. demonstrate Interpersonal Effectiveness as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Communication, Teaching/Learning, and Technology Utilization. demonstrate Effectiveness in Human Health Outcomes as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Evidence-Based Care. demonstrate Effectiveness Within Complex Health Systems as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Leadership/Management, Global Perspectives, and Health Care Systems and Policy. Accelerated Track Program Requirements Students in this track must already have a bachelor's degree. A sample course of study for a full-time accelerated B.S.N. student is listed below. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in all nursing coursework as well as carry a minimum semester GPA of See specific course requirements at the School of Nursing website. Pre-requisite Coursework 1 NURSE 120 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 NURSE 160 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 LS-MCRB 112 Microbiology and Living 3 CHEM 206 Human Nutrition 3 CHEM 115 Elements Of Chemistry I 4

3 University of Missouri - Kansas City 3 CHEM 115L Elements Of Chemistry, Laboratory I 1 NURSE 252 Human Growth and Development 3 Total Credits 22 1 Sciences must be no more than five years old at program start in a fall semester. Year I Summer Semester Credits NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE 364 (eight weeks) 4 NURSE NURSE NURSE 366 (eight weeks) 4 NURSE Year II NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE NURSE Total Credits: 69 RN-BSN Track Student Learning Outcomes Students graduating from this program will: incorporate knowledge from arts, humanities and sciences in the planning and provision of professional nursing care. demonstrate Personal Effectiveness as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Professional Valuing/Caring, and Professional Role Development. demonstrate Interpersonal Effectiveness as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Communication, Teaching/Learning, and Technology Utilization. demonstrate Effectiveness in Human Health Outcomes as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Evidence-Based Care. demonstrate Effectiveness Within Complex Health Systems as evidenced by progressing from awareness to knowledge to proficiency in the following competencies: Leadership/Management, Global Perspectives, and Health Care Systems and Policy. RN-BSN Track Program Requirements Students in the online RN-BSN track must already be registered nurses seeking their B.S.N. Students must also reside in the United States and all fees are assessed at the in-state rate. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in all nursing coursework as well as carry a minimum semester GPA of See specific course requirements at the School of Nursing website. Nursing Education Requirements Twenty-eight hours of lower-division nursing credits may be obtained by: Direct transfer from a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) associate degree program. Completion of specific coursework for graduates of diploma programs and non-nlnac associate degree programs.

4 4 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Thirty-six hours of upper-division nursing credits are required. The UMKC School of Nursing has developed an innovative program where students, as a cohort group, progress through four "blocks" of coursework. Rather than traditional, individual courses, the curriculum is integrated and based on concepts integral to successful nursing in the changing health care system. Both full- and part-time plans are available. The nursing curriculum consists of: NURSE 326 Applied Physiology 3 NURSE 395 Pathophysiology 3 NURSE 401 Health Assessment for Clinical Practice 3 NURSE 476 Scientific Inquiry 3 NURSE 481 Block I: Tools for Personal Effectiveness 6 Historical Roots of the Profession Meaning of Professionalism, Identity, Image & Power Bases Professional Role Development Responsibility & Accountability Political Role: Socialization, Development & Professional/Social Advocacy Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, Critical Reflection and Decision Making ANA Documents: Scope & Standards, Social Policy Statement, Code of Ethics Time and Stress Management Education and Career Mapping Introduction to Nursing & Non-Nursing Theories Introduction to Nursing Informatics & Technology in the Workplace Introduction to Research & Evidence-based Practice Diversity in the Work Force Introduction to Ethics, Bioethics & Ethics in Nursing Practice Legal Issues in Nursing Disruptive Behavior & Violence in Nursing Professional Nursing Associations Philosophy of Nursing/Nursing Metaparadigm Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing Initiative Introduction to Scholarly Writing, APA Formatting How to Conduct a Literature Search Introduction to Student/Professional Competency-based Portfolios Resume Construction NURSE 482 Block II: Tools for Interpersonal Effectiveness 3 Professional Valuing & Caring Intra/Inter-Professional Communication Skills and Theories Leading & Managing Change Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Groups & Teams Building Partnerships & Coalitions Team Dynamics, Socialization, Mentoring, Decision-making Processes Legalities of Health Care Personal & Professional Marketing Political & Regulatory Processes & Health Policy Issues Nursing & Public Policy Diversity Issues in Health Care Introduction Greene & Kreuter s Precede-Proceed Health Planning Model Social Media Etiquette Socialization & Mentoring NURSE 483 Block III: Effectiveness in Human Health Outcomes 6

5 University of Missouri - Kansas City 5 Theories Applicable to Aggregate Populations Cultural Competence Health Care Literacy Community Based Care/Public Health Epidemiology Health Promotion and Restoration Health Care Policy Community Assessment Models including Precede Proceed Model Disaster Nursing including Bioterrorism Human Patient Simulation Information Technology Economics in Health Care Health & Inequality Vulnerable Populations Environmental Health Global Health Issues Nurse as Advocate NURSE 484 Block IV: Effectiveness in Complex Health Systems 6 Managing Quality & Risk Systems Theory Health Care Delivery Models & Organization Structure Organizational Theories, Culture, Behavior, Emotional Intelligence Politics, use of Legislative System Leadership Styles and Theories Managing Costs & Budgets ANCC Magnet Recognition Program & ANCC Pathway to Excellence Health Care Policy Issues Staffing, Scheduling & Evaluating Staff Practice Issues Related to Technology Conducting Nursing Research Delegation & Managing Personal/Personnel Problems Health Care Finance Workplace Environment Promoting a Safe Environment of Content & Process Theories of Motivation Leading Through Professional Organizations Managing Quality & Risks Delegation Nursing at an International Level NURSE 485 Application to Practice I 3 Precede-Proceed Model Virtual Team Management Leadership Best Practices Population-based Health Promotion Development of SMART Goals Development of GANTT Chart NURSE 486 Application to Practice II 3 Precede-Proceed Model Virtual Team Management Leadership Best Practices

6 6 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Population-based Health Promotion Evaluation of Health Interventions Cost/Benefit Analysis Tools for Planning and Fulfilling Academic Requirements The UMKC General Education Core ( is the university-wide curriculum that all undergraduate students will complete. The 30-credit hour core curriculum includes three course types designated as Anchor, Discourse and Focus and is detailed in the General Education ( general-education-requirements) section of the catalog. UMKC's Major Maps ( are detailed, semester by semester plans that lead a student to complete all degree requirements within four years. Plans include benchmarks and critical courses by term that assist a student s evaluation of progress and major fit. In order to ensure that the appropriate courses are taken, students are encouraged to consult with the undergraduate advisor for this major. UMKC s Degree Audit System ( provides an individual evaluation of all degree requirements (General Education Core, Degree Specific, Major Specific, etc.) for student s officially recorded (Office of Registration and Records) and what if plans of study. This evaluation is used to certify all graduation requirements.