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Department of
Nursing
Sara Hawkins, Department Chair
Rachel Ardern, Jason Atwood, Kathy Barnhill, Erin Bennion,
Sam Butikofer, Jo Ann Dalling, Holly Forbush, Donna Funk,
Shirley Hatch, Sara Hawkins, Tana Hunter, Carma Miller,
Linda Orchard, Margaret Parson, Rod Sanders, Glade Southam,
Linda Ward, Jason D. Williams
Brent Williams, Nursing Outreach Manager (208) 496-1285
Carmelita Jones, Department Office Assistant (208) 496-4550,
Clarke 102 http://www.byui.edu/nursing
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
The Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is a limited en-
rollment program requiring department admissions approval. Please
see the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Academic Discovery
Center for information regarding requirements for admission to this
major.
The Department of Nursing offers a BSN through two distinct
tracks: 1) A pre-Licensure BSN track and 2) An RN to BSN
Completion track.
1) BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING (PRE-LICENSURE)
This program prepares the graduate for the professional nurse board
exam (NCLEX-RN) and to:
1. Apply theory to clinical practice in ways that reflect personal and
professional accountability for growth.
2. Become caring professionals committed to health promotion,
disease prevention, evidence-based practice, caring advocacy, and
safe, quality care for patients across the life span.
3. Think critically about consequences of actions through simulated
and live situations and demonstrate integrating nursing science,
sound clinical judgment, and ethical decision making in develop-
ing safe, quality plans of care for clinical practice.
2) RN TO BSN COMPLETION DEGREE IN NURSING (Online Only)
The RN to BSN Completion Program at BYU–Idaho is designed for
the individual with a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse,
who desires to enhance nursing knowledge and expand employment
opportunities. This program can be completed in as few as three full-
time semesters or in six part-time semesters.
Upon completion of the RN to BSN Nursing Program, the graduate
will be prepared to provide holistic nursing care and:
1. Act as an evolving scholar using evidence-based solutions to
clinical practice in a way that reflects personal and professional
integrity and accountability by:
a. Incorporating comprehensive leadership and community
assessments into plans that foster patient & self-stewardship.
b. Critiquing and using published research and available
evidence as a foundation for critical thinking, clinical practice,
and professional writing.
2. Make safe judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence that
synthesizes caring, nursing science and multi-disciplinary collabo-
ration:
a. Utilizing self-assessment and reflection of personal and
professional practice in order to strengthen capacity for
caring.
b. Modeling multi-disciplinary professional behaviors seen in
practice through completion of clinical experiences.
3. Provide leadership in improving care through a commitment to
the integration of nursing science, sound clinical judgment, ethi-
cal decision making, and professional identity:
a. Assuming increasing responsibility for personal and
professional outcomes that reflect integrity.
b. Demonstrating accountability and independence for
designing and administering nursing practice in teaching/
learning, critical care, and aging populations.
EXPERIENCE GLOBAL HEALTH
Global Health opportunities are offered when experiences become
available. Contact the Department of Nursing (208) 496-4550 for
further details.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
1. Upon admission, pre-licensure BSN students receive a track over-
ride
2. Students are admitted on all tracks
3. The Pre-Licensure BSN program is offered in 4 consecutive
semesters
4. The RN to BSN program is offered:
a. Full-Time: 3 consecutive semesters or 2 nursing courses
per semester
b. Part-Time: 6 consecutive semesters or 1 nursing course
per semester
5. Admissions occur three times per year
6. All University and Graduation requirements must be completed
by the conclusion of the Nursing Program
The last admission for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
program was FALL 2014. Current ASN students, please refer to the
catalog from the year you were admitted.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students applying to the BSN (pre-licensure) Program must meet
the following minimum requirements:
1. Be fully matriculated at BYU-Idaho
2. Students must have completed one semester as a full-time student
prior to the time of application
3. 3.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application
4. Students with more than 45 BYU-I credits at the time of ap-
plication will not be eligible to apply to the Pre-Licensure BSN
program
5. Completion of all pre-nursing course work (see Course Prerequi-
sites) with a grade of B or higher in the natural science courses.
The natural science courses include: human anatomy and physi-
ology I and II, general chemistry, and microbiology. Note 1:
Students may apply to the Pre-Licensure BSN program during
the semester they are completing prerequisite courses. Note 2:
Students may repeat prerequisite courses only one time.
6. All students are required to have a physical exam and background
check at the time of application. Students are responsible for the
costs of these admission requirements.
7. Score a minimum of 67% on the nursing school pre-admission
examination. Information on the pre-admission exam can be
found at www.byui.edu/nursing
RN to BSN PROGRAM
In addition to meeting the admission requirements listed above, stu-
dents applying to the RN to BSN program must have a current RN
license in good standing. Students who apply for admission directly
from an accredited Associate Degree program must take the NCLEX-
RN licensure examination at the first opportunity after graduation
and submit the RN license to Nursing Outreach prior to any clinical
course. Failure to pass the NCLEX-RN examination will result in
revocation of admission.
Clinical experiences are required in the RN to BSN program. For
information regarding clinicals, see: www.byui.edu/nursing
OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. Once accepted, students are required to submit current drug
and alcohol tests, American Heart Association “Health Care-
Provider” CPR, and complete immunization records. These
requirements must be kept current throughout the nursing
program. Students are responsible for the costs of these program
requirements
2. Flu vaccination is mandatory during the recognized flu season
3. Provide and assume responsibility and liability for own transporta-
tion to and from clinical assignments. Clinical practice experi-
ences are generally located in Southeastern Idaho
4. Complete and maintain mandatory HIPAA, OSHA, and safety
trainings throughout the program
5. Attend mandatory clinical assignments which may be scheduled
during the evenings, nights, and/or weekends
6. Maintain a minimum of “C-” in all major courses
7. Students requesting an accommodation for disabilities must notify
the department and should also contact Disability Services at
http://www.byui.edu/disabilities/
8. RN to BSN students must provide evidence of current personal
health insurance
9. Malpractice insurance is provided by the University for all Pre-
Licensure BSN, RN to BSN students and predicated upon
compliance with Department of Nursing clinical policies
BSN PRE-LICENSURE PROGRAM COSTS
On top of the University tuition, the Pre-Licensure BSN program has
the following estimated additional costs. Totals include fees, books,
and software:
Pre-Admission: $150.00
Post-Admission:
1st semester: $1,100.00
2nd semester: $400.00
3rd semester: $550.00
4th semester: $400.00
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Courses shown in bold are required for application. All other pre-req-
uisites must be completed prior to beginning core nursing courses.
See the University Catalog for Foundations Requirements: Bachelor’s
of Science Degree
• BIO 264 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
• BIO 264L Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1
• BIO 265 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
• BIO 265L Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1
• CHEM 101 Introductory General Chemistry 3
• CHEM 101L Introductory Chemistry Lab 1
• NURS 105 Introduction to Nursing 2
• PSYCH 111 Psychology 3
• BIO 221 General Microbiology 3
• BIO 222 General Microbiology Lab 1
• NUTR 150 Essentials of Human Nutrition 3
• MATH 221B Biostatistics 3
• BIO 381 Pathophysiology 3
• PSYCH 201 Human Growth and Development 3
RN TO BSN PREREQUISITES
• BIO 381 Pathophysiology 3 credits
• MATH 221B Biostatistics 3 credits
TRANSFER CREDITS
Student Records and Registration Office makes decisions on articula-
tion and validation of transferred credit(s). Transfer credits older than
ten years will not apply to the major without prior approval of the
Department Chair.
AP, CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT, OR DUAL CREDIT COURSEWORK
COMPLETED WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL
Refer to University Transfer Evaluation Policies for Concurrent/Dual
Enrollment Programs and Advanced Placement (AP).
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Application deadlines and requirements are available online at www.
byui.edu/nursing
STUDENTS WITH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
All Nursing applicants with English as a second language are required
to pass the TOEFL Examination with a minimum score of:
• 600 - Written Exam
• 250 - Computer-based
• 100 - Web-based
An interview may also be required. A team of Nursing Faculty will
assess the candidate’s ability to communicate in English. Effec-
tive and efficient communication with patients, families, physicians,
hospital staff, nurses etc., is imperative. One interview session will be
conducted each semester prior to the application deadline. Students
must present TOEFL score to qualify for an appointment. The
recommendation of the Interview Team is required in order for the
candidate to be considered for selection. TOEFL and interviews must
be completed prior to evaluation of applications and results of both
included with the student’s application.
EVIDENCE OF LEGAL U.S. RESIDENCE
Upon acceptance in the Nursing Program, all students, includ-
ing international students, are required to submit evidence of legal
residence as mandated by the State Board of Nursing. The State
Board of Nursing is responsible for granting permission for a nursing
graduate to take the NCLEX-RN® and then grant Licensure as a
Registered Nurse to those candidates who pass the NCLEX-RN®.
LPN to RN ARTICULATION
LPN Candidates must complete the same prerequisites and academic
courses as other students. The Student Records Office will evaluate
the students transfer transcript(s) for academic coursework which may
be accepted by the University to satisfy Foundation requirements. A
required validation process for previous nursing learning and clini-
cal competence is defined by the Idaho State Nursing Articulation
Committee (ISNAC). Candidates must have a current unencumbered
Idaho LPN license, be admitted to BYU-Idaho, and have a current
application for the Nursing Program on file with the Department of
Nursing. Qualified LPNs may be admitted in the second semester of
the Nursing Program if an opening occurs. Contact the Department
of Nursing for further details.
PETITIONS FOR EXCEPTION
A petition may be submitted if a student believes extenuating circum-
stances exist. Petitions will not guarantee waivers, but the Selections
Council will review and consider the student’s request. Students will
receive notification of the Council’s decision on the petition when
admission notifications are sent.
DEFERMENT FROM THE NURSING PROGRAM
A petition may be submitted if a student believes extenuating circum-
stances exist. Petitions will not guarantee waivers, but the Selections
Council will review and consider the student’s request. Students will
receive notification of the Council’s decision on the petition when
admission notifications are sent out.
ACCREDITATION
The BYU–Idaho Nursing Program is accredited by:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel. 1-404-975-5000
www.nlnac.org
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052-3981
Tel. 1-425-558-4224
And is approved by:
State of Idaho Board of Nursing
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0061
Tel. 1-208-334-3110, Ext 34
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Non-Nursing 1400
Take these courses:
NURSF 301 Family Nursing Skills-Adult 4
NURSF 302 Family Nursing Skills-Women’s Health 4
NURSF 303 Family Nursing Skills-Children 4
Total Credits 12
May be taken individually or as a cluster
Pre-approved Cluster: Non-Nursing
BSN (RN to BSN Completion) (400)
Program Notes
•No Double Counting of Major Courses
•Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses
• In compliance with the State of Idaho Articulation Agreement, six escrow (vertical) credits will be granted upon completion of
Nursing 340 and 400. No additional coursework is required for Nursing 331.
•This program admits only students with RN Licensure.
•Entire Program is offered on-campus and online.
Complete an ASN
ASN 46
46
Take these courses:
BIO 381 3
NURS 316 2
NURS 331 6
NURS 338 3
NURS 340 4
NURS 400 5
NURS 449 5
NURS 450 5
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Tracks Available:
Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes
Credit Requirements:
Foundations 40
Major 79
Elective 1
Total 120
BSN (Pre-licensure) (402)
Program Notes
•No Double Counting of Major Courses
•Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major
courses
Tracks Available:
Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes
Credit Requirements:
Foundations 40
Major 76
Elective 4
Total 120
Prerequisite Courses
Take these courses:
BIO 264 3
BIO 264L 1
BIO 265 3
BIO 265L 1
CHEM 101 3
CHEM 101L 1
NURS 105 2
PSYCH 111 3
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Core Courses
Take these courses:
BIO 221 3
BIO 222 1
BIO 381 3
BIO 295 2
MATH 221B 3
NURS 310 3
NURS 310C 3
NURS 320 2
NURS 320C 1
NURS 322 3
NURS 322C 2
cont. in next column
cont. from previous column
NURS 323 2
NURS 323C 1
NURS 410 3
NURS 410C 2
NURS 420 2
NURS 422 3
NURS 422C 3
NURS 433 2
NURS 433C 2
NURS 490 4
NURS 490C 3
NUTR 150 3
PSYCH 201 3
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NURS 320 Physical Assessment (BSN) (2:2:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320C
Corequisites: BIO 295
Physical Assessment prepares students to complete a physical, psychosocial, spiritual and
cultural assessment for patients throughout the life span. Students differentiate between
normal and abnormal ndings. Students develop beginning competence in performing a
complete physical assessment and health history, using interview, observation, palpation,
and auscultation techniques. They also perform specialized assessments, including men-
tal status exams, pain, nutritional, family and cultural assessments, as well as intimate
violence and substance abuse evaluations and are able to choose assessment techniques
appropriate in specic patient care situations.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 320C Physical Assessment Clinical (BSN) (1:0:0:3)
Prerequisites: NURS 105
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320
Corequisites: BIO 295
This laboratory and clinical course is the companion clinical course to NURS 320.
Students practice assessment processes discussed in the skills lab.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 322 Adult Health I (BSN) (3:3:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 322C
Adult Health I introduce students to the care of patients with chronic medical-surgical
conditions related to cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, muscu-
loskeletal, sensory, and endocrine problems. This course prepares students to develop,
implement and evaluate evidence-based care, using the nursing process, for adults with
simple to intermediate needs that can be met in acute and long-term care settings or in
the home environment. Related health promotion interventions are also be addressed.
Principles of aging and care of the older adult (geriatrics) will be emphasized.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 322C Adult Health I and Clinical (BSN) (2:0:0:6)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 322
This laboratory and clinical course provides opportunities for students to develop
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to care for patients with simple to intermediate
chronic medical surgical needs in the simulation laboratory and direct patient care
settings.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 323 Mental Health Nursing (BSN) (2:2:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323C
Mental Health Nursing provides a conceptual framework to develop, implement, and
evaluate nursing care to patients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
Effective communication and development of therapeutic relationships in all settings
are emphasized; students use the nursing process to provide safe, effective psychiatric
nursing care for patients across the lifespan.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 323C Mental Health Nursing Clinical (BSN) (1:0:0:3)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323
This laboratory and clinical course provides opportunities for students to develop knowl-
edge, skills, and attitudes necessary to care for patients with psychiatric/substance abuse
issues in the simulation laboratory and direct patient care settings.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 331 Vertical Escrow Credits (RN-BSN) (6:0:0:0)
Course Requirement: 400 Nursing Majors and Pre - BSN Restriction
*Note: Escrow credit is a method of academic adjustment that allows a block of credit
to be granted for previous learning. (See Vertical Credits in catalog). At BYU-Idaho, escrow
credit allows lower division credits already earned to be awarded as upper division credits
upon successful completion of specied course work. These credits are required for the
RN to BSN program. The RN to BSN student successfully completes Nursing 327 and
400, and then applies for the Vertical Credits. Six vertical credits will be awarded. Escrow
credits do not qualify for nancial aid.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
Course Descriptions Credits*
NURS 105 Introduction to Nursing (2:2:0:0)
This course is required for application into the BSN program. It introduces students to
the profession of nursing and its historical and social context. The conceptual founda-
tions upon which effective patient care is based are explored. For example, concepts of
wellness, illness, prevention, teaching-learning, critical thinking, nursing process, patient
advocacy, inter-professional collaboration, evidence-based practice and the use of clini-
cal to develop safe, quality patient care are examined. The structure and function of the
changing health care delivery system and its inuence on nursing are also explored.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 240 Maternal Child Nursing (ASN) (6:3:9:0)
Total Course Fees: $120.00
Prerequisites: NURS 230
Course Requirement:
This semester course is based in family theory and applies the nursing process in
exploring alterations in the functional health patterns in women and children across the
life-span from normal to high-risk patients.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 245 Career Plan and the Professional Nurse (ASN) (1:1:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 230 and NURS 236
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 240
This course helps the students focus on entry into professional nursing practice, ie.,
employment opportunities, health care trends, etc.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 290 Special Problems (ASN) (1-3:1:0:0)
Total Course Fees: $650.00
Course Requirement: 355 and PBSN Nurses and Instructor Approval Required
This elective course provides the opportunity for nursing students to study pertinent top-
ics not included in the nursing curriculum and share that information with other students.
May be repeated for Variable Credit. Course may be 1, 2, or 3 credits.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 310 Fundamentals of Nursing (BSN) (3:3:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 320C or (NURS 310C and NURS 320)
Corequisites: BIO 295
Fundamentals of Nursing introduces the foundations of nursing practice, beginning with
evidence-based nursing practice, nursing roles, and basic legal and ethical principles of
care. Students use the nursing process as a framework to develop, implement and evalu-
ate care for patients related to concepts of: Communication and documentation; Safety
and quality; Infection control; Mobility, sleep, rest; Comfort/Pain; Oxygenation; Nutrition;
Fluid and electrolytes; Elimination; Medication administration; Patient education; Intro-
duction to Genetics; Care of the pre- and post-operative patient.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 310C Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical (3:0:0:9)
Prerequisites: NURS 105
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 310 or NURS 320C or (NURS 310C and NURS 320)
Corequisites: BIO 295
This lab and clinical course focuses on developing competence in nursing interventions
required to deliver safe and effective patient care to stable patients. Students practice
relevant skills necessary to provide care discussed in class by integrating them into labs,
simulation and actual patient situations.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 316 Professional Seminar (RN-BSN) (2:2:0:0)
This semester course applies the conceptual model to help the student explore differ-
ences in ASN and BSN education and practice levels, nursing theorists, and professional
responsibilities. Offered on-campus or Distant Education.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
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NURS 338 Nursing Research (RN-BSN) (3:3:0:0)
Prerequisites: FDMAT 108 or MATH 221A MATH 221B or MATH 221C
Course Requirement: Nursing Majors Only
This course offers the learner knowledge and experience in exploring the practice of
systematic inquiry, including quantitative and qualitative processes, for the advancement
and structuring of nursing knowledge. It provides a forum for discussion of the develop-
ment, application and evaluation of nursing research and allows the learner opportunity
to examine research credibility and understand how research informs evidence-based
practice.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 340 Health/Wellness in Aging Adult (RN-BSN) (4:3:1:0)
This semester course describes the role of the nurse in promoting optimum nursing care
for health and wellness in the aging adult.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 400 Advanced Nursing Concepts (RN-BSN) (5:0:0:0)
Course Requirement: 400 Nursing Majors and Pre-BSN Restriction
The Advanced Nursing Concepts course is designed around three modules: teaching/
learning, critical care, and aging populations. The teaching/learning module relates to
implementing a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to content, setting, learner
needs, learning style, and desired learner outcomes. The critical care module examines
approaches to complex clinical issues in critically ill populations. An introduction to
aging populations examines the impact of aging on families, caregivers, and health
care delivery systems. In each module, students will have the opportunity to design and
administer nursing practice from both a conceptual and a practical perspective. Students
will demonstrate their competence within these modules by meeting accepted evidence
based standards within each module.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 410 Maternal Child Nursing (BSN) (3:3:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 410C and NURS 420 and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
Maternal Child Nursing prepares the student to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
care for the childbearing family prior to and through pregnancy, labor and delivery,
and post- partum care. The nurse’s role in health promotion and care during high risk
situations are both considered. The course also focuses on child development and health
promotion, as well as evidence-based nursing care for specic health problems common
to children.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 410C Maternal Child Nursing Clinical (BSN) (2:0:0:6)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 410 and NURS 420 and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
This laboratory and clinical course provides opportunities for students to develop
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to care for child bearing families and children
of various ages in the simulation laboratory and direct patient care settings.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 420 Evidence Based Practice (BSN) (2:2:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 410C and NURS 410C and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
This course prepares students to evaluate and synthesize research data, particularly from
outcomes, intervention, and translational research. Students will use these skills to
analyze practice protocols, making recommendations for their improvement and/or their
inclusion in specic practice situations.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 422 Adult Health II (BSN) (3:3:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 422C or NURS 420 OR (NURS 410 and NURS 410C)
Adult Health II builds on student competencies’ developed in NURS 332: Adult Health
I. Using the nursing process, students develop, implement and evaluate safe, effective,
evidence-based nursing care of adults with Intermediate to complex medical-surgical
conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on acute conditions such as shock and
multiple organ dysfunction, acute respiratory distress or failure or other conditions requir-
ing critical care intervention. Related health promotion concepts, as appropriate, are
considered. Emergency nursing and disaster nursing are also explored.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 422C Adult Health II Clinical (BSN) (3:0:0:9)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 422 and NURS 410 and NURS 410C and NURS 420
This laboratory and clinical course provides an opportunity for students to develop knowl-
edge skills and attitudes related to medical-surgical nursing in the simulation laboratory
and in direct patient care.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 433 Population Health Nursing (BSN) (2:2:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C and NURS 410 and NURS
410C and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 333C and NURS 490 and NURS 490C
Population Health Nursing provides a solid foundation in community and public health
nursing concepts; interventions for individuals, families, and communities; health
promotion; and the multifaceted role of the community-oriented nurse. The focus is
on developing competence in assessing the needs of a population, developing and
implementing appropriate interventions and evaluating their effectiveness. Students also
care for individual clients within a community setting, such as home health and hospital
care, with particular attention to strategies to support patients as they transition from one
level of care to another.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 433C Pop. Health Nursing Clinical (BSN) (2:0:0:6)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C and NURS 410 and NURS
410C and NURS 420 and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 333C and NURS 490 and NURS 490C
This course is the companion clinical course for NURS 433, Community Health Nursing
and Care of the Aggregate which allows students to implement knowledge, skills, and
attitudes presented in NURS 433.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 449 Community Nursing (RN-BSN) (5:0:0:0)
Course Requirement: 400 Nursing Majors and Pre-BSN Restriction
This survey course supports the student in exploring the nursing process in community
health nursing practice for the purpose of preventing disease and disability, and promot-
ing, protecting and maintaining healthy populations within a community.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 450 Nursing Leadership (RN-BSN) (5:0:0:0)
Course Requirement: 400 Nursing Majors and Pre-BSN Restriction
This semester course utilizes the Nursing Process and the BYU-Idaho Conceptual Model to
explore principles of leadership and management for entry level nurse managers.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
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NURS 490 Nursing Capstone (BSN) (4:4:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 310C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C and NURS 410 and NURS
410C and NURS 420 and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 333 and NURS 333C and NURS 490C
Nursing Capstone introduces the roles of leader, manager, and follower, in the context
of health care organizations. The course explores concepts associated with leadership,
such as interpersonal communication, conict, change, strategic decision making, team
building, power, politics and inuence, and delegation. The competencies of a rst-line
manager in budgeting, stafng, scheduling and other human relations functions are also
explored. Students also prepare for the transition from student nurse to novice registered
nurse. They prepare for the licensing process and the NCLEX-RN examination and explore
strategies for lifelong learning.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURS 490C Nursing Capstone Clinical (3:0:0:0)
Prerequisites: NURS 105 and NURS 310 and NURS 310C and NURS 320 and NURS 320C
and NURS 322 and NURS 322C and NURS 323 and NURS 323C and NURS 410 and NURS
410C and NURS 420 and NURS 422 and NURS 422C
Concurrent Requisites: NURS 433 and NURS 433C and NURS 490
Students work with a preceptor in a clinical setting, implementing leadership and
management strategies under supervision. Building upon knowledge, skills, and attitudes
developed in previous courses, students hone their clinical judgment in a variety of
nursing situations and begin to implement the manager role under the supervision of a
preceptor.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURSF 110 Pregnancy (1:1:0:0)
This course explores the physical and emotional changes that take place during preg-
nancy and childbirth, prenatal development, and the impact of pregnancy and childbirth
experiences on the couple relationship.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
NURSF 301 Nursing Family Skills - Adult (4:4:1:0)
Total Course Fees: $40.00
This semester course is designed to help the Non-Nursing Major increase their knowledge
of nursing concepts applicable to the development and changes which occur through life.
In-class activities will provide basic nursing skills to assist the learner in family support
through illness. Cluster courses for non-nursing majors.
(Fall)
NURSF 302 Nursing Family Skills - Women (4:4:0:0)
This semester course explores women's health issues, the physical and emotional changes
that take place during pregnancy and childbirth, prenatal development, impact of preg-
nancy and childbirth experiences on the couple relationship and care of the expectant
mother, the newborn infant, and postpartal women.
(Winter)
NURSF 303 Nursing Family Skills - Child (4:4:0:0)
This semester course is part of an approved nursing cluster, or may be taken indepen-
dently. The course is designed to help students understand health related issues in
children including prevention, and simple to complex treatments for problems that may
arise. Students will learn strategies for partnering effectively with health care providers
and to engage in specic ways with others as home or visiting teachers, church leaders
and members of communities and extended families.
(Spring)
