In this course, students will be introduced to college-level writing. Assignments will move from first-person essay to more traditional academic writing such as rhetorical analysis and persuasive essays. The course also examines visual texts and focuses on revision and reflective writing. The course promotes as learning outcomes an understanding of rhetorical foundations such as audience, voice, and genre; development of effective writing process that includes scaffolding and peer review; demonstration of research skills and accurate citation of sources; and participation in academic conversations that produce polished, final writings in a portfolio.

In this course, students will be introduced to college-level research. Assignments will focus on researching and creating knowledge about one’s field or major through reflective writing, professional and scholarly resources, interviews with members of one’s field. Essays will move from an initial sketch of the student’s interests in the field to a report on the current job market to a research-driven essay examining a problem in the field and eventual revision and expansion with more scholarly sources. The course promotes as learning outcomes an understanding of discourse communities and professional networking; demonstration of thorough research techniques, knowledge gathering, implementation, and accurate citation of sources; and participation in professional conversations that produce work approaching those of incoming experts in the field.

This lecture/laboratory course introduces the student to the basic cell processes. It will also cover the anatomy and physiology of the tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous system. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology at the chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system and organismal levels. Prerequisites: 4 hrs of Chemistry.

This lecture/laboratory course introduces the student to the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the anatomical and physiological interrelationships of these systems, and explain the components, structure and functions of the human body. Prerequisites: BIO 241.

An introductory course dealing primarily with the biology of bacteria, although other microorganisms are also studied. The importance of beneficial as well as disease- causing microorganisms is presented. Laboratory techniques for culturing and nutritional differentiation are studied and performed. Students will be able to isolate, culture, and identify various microorganisms. Prerequisites: 8 hours of biology, 4 hours of Chemistry.

A mathematically based introductory course in chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical relationships, quantitative relationships, and gas theories. Laboratory will emphasize concepts covered in lecture. Upon successful completion, students will be able to solve qualitative and quantitative problems involving stoichiometric relationships, will have an understanding of kinetic molecular theory and how it applies to the behavior of gases, and will possess the basic conceptual vocabulary necessary to understand chemical information.

An introduction to probability and statistics. Students satisfactorily completing this course will demonstrate skills in assignment of probability using permutations and combinations, distributions of random variables and statistics, and large sample theory, introduction to estimation and tests of significance. Includes Excel lab.

This course provides a broad overview of the science of psychology including its main sub-disciplines, such as abnormal psychology, motivation, personality, memory, learning, emotions, therapy and biopsychology. By completing this course, students should be able to demonstrate an increased understanding of themselves and others, show appreciation for the nature and range of the science of psychology, identify the career possibilities that are available in the field of psychology and show themselves proficient in the scientific methods employed in psychological research.

This course considers the development of an individual from conception through adolescence. By completing this course, students should be able to describe their own childhood and explain the influence it has had on shaping their adult personality, identify the main content areas in the study of human development and describe and critique the impact of governmental policies on children so as to become informed participants in shaping public policy.

An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and theories of sociology. Special attention will be given to examination of individuals and groups in society; social class and conflict; social institutions such as family, education, religion, political organization; and social change. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to explain the above-mentioned social topics and to analyze the dynamics of various social situations.

Bridge to Professional Nursing is designed as a transition to baccalaureate nursing education. The student who successfully completes this course will be able to integrate the concepts of nursing, person, health, and environment into professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Completion of RN to BSN Degree in Nursing program prerequisites and RN licensure.

Nursing Care in the Community focuses on professional nursing practice that assists the community as a client. Content includes concepts of environmental health, epidemiology, and care of the community. The student will understand community as a client is defined as an individual, family, aggregate, or group. Through the BSN degree in nursing program, the student will be able to integrate critical thinking, the nursing process, research, and holistic care as it pertains to the community.

Prerequisites: NUR 301

Nursing Leadership and Management focuses on the study of nursing organizational, leadership and management theories and their supporting concepts as they relate to professional nursing. The student will be able to integrate critical thinking, decision- making, delegation, communication, power and conflict resolution as it contributes to the leadership role of the professional nurse.

Prerequisites:  NUR 301

Nursing Research is an introduction to the concepts and process of research and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing. The focus is on understanding research and its foundation for nursing practice. As a consumer of research, the student will be able to understand the various types of research, and which type is used for exploring different phenomena. The student will also be exposed to evidence based practice, and it’s importance in healthcare.

Prerequisites: NUR 301 and MATH 171

Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology examines pathophysiological and psychological aspects of alterations in major body systems. Emphasis is on the holistic nature of human responses to health alterations. Understanding disease processes promotes better decision making in assessing, planning, and implementing care of clients and is essential for professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 301

Nursing Capstone is the culmination of the RN to BSN students’ demonstration of their knowledge, skills, and attitudes with regard to the implementation of a quality improvement project. Prerequisites for a BSN Degree in Nursing: Completion of all RN-BSN courses.

ENG 109 College Composition (WI)
ENG 110 College Research (WI)
COMM 147 Introduction to Public Speaking

Math – complete Math for Life, Elementary Stats, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus
Science – complete one Natural or Physical Science course with lab

Complete two classes, one theory-based and performance-based

Complete two classes from a choice of Religion/Philosophy/History/English/Economics. Must be from two different categories.

Complete one class from a pool of Psychology or Sociology options.

WS 300 Global Issues