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2023-2024 Catalogue

Nursing

The Nursing Program. The Wesleyan College Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offers qualified students a two year rigorous liberal arts foundation, followed by a unique two-year nursing curriculum that focuses on holistic nursing with an emphasis on women's health. This includes a variety of clinical practice experiences designed to prepare graduates for successful careers in nursing. Courses will show evidence of multiple teaching strategies and varied clinical practice opportunities throughout the program.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year traditional degree program that prepares a nurse generalist for practice and leadership in the role of professional nurse in a variety of health care settings and specialties. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nurses for entry into practice in any state. This broad-based program is built upon courses in the humanities, fine arts, mathematics, sciences, and social and behavioral studies. The program conforms to standards set by the Georgia Board of Nursing and the CCNE. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter a master's program of study in nursing.

Students who intend to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program should express their interest to the nursing division prior to matriculation at Wesleyan College or as soon as possible thereafter so that they can be advised to take appropriate pre-nursing courses.

Students who have questions or who seek clarification concerning policies and/or procedures should contact the nursing division in the Munroe Science Center.

Program Goals/Learning Outcomes. The program prepares the successful graduate to:

I. Develop a knowledge of nursing practice and skills to provide safe, ethical, person-centered care that reflects critical thinking and interprofessional collaboration.
II. Provide holistic care to clients of all ages in a variety of settings.
III. Integrate evidenced-based practice (EBP) as the foundation for nursing interventions and care delivery.
IV. Analyze issues that impact nursing, health and the vulnerable community.
V. Incorporate concepts of leadership and management into the practice of nursing.


The following courses support each learning outcome:

I. NUR 300, 301, 302, 305, 306, 315, 403, 406, 414
II. NUR 301, 302, 304, 314, 315, 404, 406, 414, 415
III. NUR 300, 301, 302, 304, 305, 306, 314, 403, 404, 406, 414, 415
IV. NUR 300, 301, 302, 305, 306, 403, 404, 413, 414
V. NUR 301, 403, 413, 415
VI. NUR 300, 301, 304, 314, 315, 406, 415
 

Required Nursing (NUR) Courses: 60 hours

Note: These courses are open only to those students admitted to the BSN degree program. The student will take these courses in the 3rd (junior) and 4th (senior) years of the program.

1st semester: Junior Year (3rd year) - 15 hours
NUR 300 Foundations of Professional Nursing 3 hours
NUR 301 Physical Assessment & Health Promotion 4 hours
NUR 302 Holistic Nursing I: Fundamental Principles and Skills 5 hours
NUR 305 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I 3 hours
 
2nd semester: Junior Year - 16 hours
NUR 304 Evidenced-Based Practice 2 hours
NUR 306 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II 3 hours
NUR 314 Holistic Nursing II: Intro to Care of the Client 5 hours
NUR 315 Holistic Nursing III: Basic Care of the Inpatient Client 6 hours
 
3rd semester: Senior Year (4th year) - 16 hours
NUR 403 Holistic Nursing IV: Advanced Care of the Inpatient Client 6 hours
NUR 404 Holistic Nursing V: Mental Health Nursing 4 hours
NUR 406 Holistic Nursing VI: Women's Health and Pediatric Nursing 6 hours
 
4th semester: Senior Year - 13 hours
NUR 413 Leadership & Management in Nursing 3 hours
NUR 414 Holistic Nursing VII: Care of Client in the Community 4 hours
NUR 415 Holistic Nursing VIII: Capstone Nursing Practicum 6 hours
 

Professional Development: To experience how the liberal arts education provides a foundation for future professional success, establish academic, personal, and personal, and professional goals, and develop and demonstrate tools and strategies for personal and professional growth (learning objective #7), each student will participate in a Professional Development Experience (PDE) during NUR 415 Holistic Nursing VIII- Capstone Nursing Practicum. Each student will also create and ePortfolio to document and reflect upon her learning experiences as they relate to career and professional goals. The ePortfolio will include several required learning modules, in addition to any other items the student may want to incorporate. Students will share the completed ePortfolio with her faculty advisor prior to graduation.

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