This program of study is designed to provide an opportunity for licensed registered nurses who have completed an associate degree in nursing to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing. Students must show evidence of successful completion of all prerequisite courses prior to admission to the Division of Nursing.

Admission to the program is based on transcript and resume review.

Admission Requirements:

• Hold a current registered nurse license in good standing
• GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Grade of C or higher in all required courses
• Clear criminal background check (One is required for admission into the program and a second one is required prior to clinical placement.)

Prerequisite Requirements:

• Microbiology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Organic/Biochemistry
• Sociology
• General Psychology
• Life Span (Developmental) Psychology
• Ethics

University of Mary Graduation Requirements:

• A minimum of 128 semester hours (32 of which must be completed at the University of Mary to meet the residency requirement)
• A minimum of 56 semester hours of liberal arts courses
• Humanities: (written communication, oral communication, and aesthetics)
• Math/Science: (microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology)
• Social and Behavioral Science: (sociology, general psychology, and life span or developmental psychology)
• Theology/ Philosophy: (ethics)

Course Descriptions

NUR 306 Dimensions for Professional Nursing Practice
Introduces the licensed nurse student to priniciples of critical thinking and professional communication utilized by the baccalaureate prepared nurse. It also continues to facilitate the role socialization and transition of the student to baccalaureate nursing practice.
4 credits

NUR 319 Pathophysiology
This course focuses on pathophysiological concepts relevant to care of persons throughout the lifespan. Abnormal body function precipitated by disease states is delineated. The body's mechanisms to compensate for pathophysiologic changes are explored.
4 credits

NUR 334 Research
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the research process. Emphasis is on examination of scientific merit and critique of research literature as a foundation for evidenced-based nursing. Ethical dimensions of nursing research are explored.
3 credits


NUR 336 Ethics, Law & Policy
This course explores economic, ethical, social, cultural, legal, political, and regulatory environments that influence the practice of nursing and health care in the Unites States and in the global community.
3 credits

NUR 338 Health Promotion and Support
Focuses on the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of health promotion including individual, family, and community wellness. Theories of life stage transitions and chronicity will guide nursing care of individuals and families.
8 credits

NUR 420 Nursing Leadership & Management
This course enables the student to pursue development and competence in the foundational skills in the beginning role of health care leader/manager of a clinical practice discipline. The purpose is to provide the nursing student with the basic concepts and theories needed for effective management in the art and aesthetics of values-oriented client care, coordination of care, outcome orientation, collaboration, delegation, and resource efficiency. Core elements of the care management process, current models, and multiple care manager roles are explored.
4 credits

NUR 432 Management of Critical Health Problems
This course enables students to integrate and apply knowledge of therapeutic health care modalities to persons/families experiencing life-threatening or critical health problems. Principles of care management are reinforced through diverse, acute-care practice opportunities. Effective thinking and communication skills are employed to create supportive/restorative environments for persons/families in crisis. Mind-body-spirit, developmental, cultural, social, economic, and technologic factors are analyzed in relationship to outcomes in critical health situations. Exploration of professional values and ethical issues undergird both the theoretical and practice dimensions of the course.
8 credits

NUR 434 Professional Role Development
(120-Hour Practicum)
This course provides the opportunity to facilitate professional role development and student transition to professional nursing practice. A preceptorship provides an opportunity to refine management skills, to work collaboratively with health care professionals, to synthesize knowledge acquired in previous course work, and to gain self-confidence in problem-solving and decision-making.
3 credits


Program is available on-site and online.
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