Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Program
This degree will allow the student to enter a nursing career with opportunities in all areas of nursing. Students will be preprared to transition easily into a graduate level-nursing program. In a Christ centered academic environment, the Yancey School of Nursing faculty and staff role model nursing as a ministry.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Yancey School of Nursing is to equip students as liberally educated nurses in a Christ centered academic environment, with the values, core competencies, and core knowledge necessary to provide leadership and service for the nursing profession. A population focused health care approach emphasizing health promotion and maintenance serves as the foundation to prepare graduates to function independently as clinical decision makers in multiple health care settings and to pursue advanced professional education.
Additional Information
Student Outcomes
The Yancey School of Nursing is a unique academic environment where students can develop into competent, caring nurses by studying alongside experienced faculty who are dedicated to the educational ministry of KCU. Students will appreciate small class sizes and life-changing mentoring relationships with faculty and staff who are passionate about sharing the ministry of nursing. YSN graduates will leave KCU confident in their nursing knowledge and prepared for a life of service through the nursing profession.
A Graduate Of Kentucky Christian University Yancey School Of Nursing Is:
- A caring and competent provider, designer, and coordinator of nursing care who demonstrates integrity, biblical values, and nondiscrimination in health promotion and illness management.
- A critical thinker who employs the nursing process and provides evidence based health care information to individuals, families, and communities empowering them to make informed choices and decisions.
- A caring and competent manager of nursing care in a variety of settings respecting the dignity and worth of each patient regardless of ethnic identity, race, gender, age, status, diagnosis, or ability to pay.
- An effective communicator who uses leadership skills to collaborate and partner with patients, families, communities, and other health care providers to promote wellness and effect social change for a healthy environment.
- A professional practitioner and lifelong learner who understands health care systems and health care policy, encouraging legislation and policy consistent with the advancement of nursing care and health care.
Admissions Process
The Yancey School of Nursing has a limited enrollment. Applicants are reviewed by the Nursing faculty. Selection of Yancey School of Nursing applicants is based on the following criteria:
- Successful completion of the following pre-requisite or equivalent courses with a “C” or above:
- ENG 101: English Composition I
- ENG 102: English Composition II
- BIO 113: Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 114: Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 115: Anatomy & Physiology Lab
- HCP 101: Introduction to Psychology
- Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours or more of college-level course work (courses numbered below the 100 level will not be considered as part of the required 30 credit hours).
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college courses taken (as a high school or college student). Science grades are averaged if courses have been repeated.
- Minimum ACT Composite score of 21 or previously earned Associate Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Academic Essential Skills (TEAS) may be used as an alternative to the ACT requirement for applicants meeting the following eligibility criteria:
-Are more than 5 years post high school AND
o Have never taken the ACT or SAT OR
o Have <21 ACT minimum TEAS total score of 60% will be accepted in lieu of a minimum 21 ACT. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from ATI. Retake scores will be accepted if the following conditions are met:o Retake must be a different test version than previous attempts
o No more than 3 retakes in a year
o Remediation period of two weeks between retakes
Applicants must visit ATI Testing and complete online registration for a test administration in their location. - Minimum TOEFL iBTA English proficiency score of 84 and speaking score of 26 required for applicants for whom English is not their native language.
- Personal statement describing the applicant’s interest in nursing as a career and the reason for desiring to enroll in the nursing major.
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (life sciences courses) must have been completed within 5 years prior to application to the nursing major.
- Personal interviews may be required.
Applicants with more than 2 failures of required courses within 3 years of application to the nursing major are ineligible to apply.
KCU does not guarantee that programs that fulfill Kentucky licensure requirements will satisfy the criteria of professional licensure boards in other states or territories. Students from outside the state of Kentucky who are considering a program of study that may lead to professional licensure should contact the appropriate licensing agency in their state of residence before beginning a course of study. Eligibility for licensure and/or certification may involve more than successful degree completion.
Directory of State Boards of Nursing: https://www.ncsbn.org/contact-
Application Process
Application Deadlines
- Applications for fall (August) enrollment are available beginning January 1. The priority application deadline is March 1. All application materials for fall enrollment must be received by July 1.
- Current KCU students – please see your advisor for a link to the online application.
- If you are not a current KCU student – please complete the KCU undergraduate application.
- Students applying by the application deadline will be notified of acceptance status via mail to the address listed on the application.
Application Requirements
A completed application must include:
- Official Transcripts of all college work – request to be sent directly from registrar to KCU.
- Official ACT/SAT/TOEFL score report ESL students Foreign Language Exam Score (If applicable) – request directly to KCU.
- Official high school transcript – send directly to KCU.
- Transfer students from another accredited nursing program must provide course syllabi for all nursing courses.
- Personal Statement describing your interest in nursing as a career and, specifically, the reason for desiring to enroll in the Yancey School of Nursing.
Send transcripts to:
Kentucky Christian University
ATTN: Admissions Department
100 Academic Parkway
Grayson, KY 41143
Link this button to the Internal BSN Admission Application form. Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 120
College 101 or Intro to KCU
Composition I or ENG 100
(Minimum grade “C”)
Composition II
English 102 builds on skills learned in English 101 by further leading students to analyze and write critically about any variety of texts, including literature, and to apply research skills toward the production of a research paper. (Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ENG 101.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Developmental Psychology
The study of life span human development, with special concern for the genetic and environmental factors which influence the mental, emotional, and moral development of a person. Each of the following stages of lifespan development are included in this study: prenatal development and birth, infancy, early childhood, middle and late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and death and dying.
History Elective
Humanities Elective
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at KCU.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Math Elective
(Min. grade “C”)
Science Elective: A&P I
This course is a study of the structures, functions, and integrating processes of the human body. Topics of study include basic chemistry concepts, anatomical terminology, cell biology, histology, the musculoskeletal system, the integumentary system, genetics, the reproductive systems, the digestive system, and the urinary system. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction among all systems in maintaining homeostasis. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: Minimum ACT 21, TEAS Exam score of higher than 60%, or instructor’s consent.) (Min. grade “C”)
Social Science: Intro to Psych
This introduction to psychology deals with the biological bases for behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation and emotion, personality theories, psychopathology and treatment, and social psychology. Offered every fall. (Min. grade “C”)
College 101 or Intro to KCU
Composition I or ENG 100
(Minimum grade “C”)
Composition II
English 102 builds on skills learned in English 101 by further leading students to analyze and write critically about any variety of texts, including literature, and to apply research skills toward the production of a research paper. (Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ENG 101.) (Minimum grade “C”)
Developmental Psychology
The study of life span human development, with special concern for the genetic and environmental factors which influence the mental, emotional, and moral development of a person. Each of the following stages of lifespan development are included in this study: prenatal development and birth, infancy, early childhood, middle and late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and death and dying.
History Elective
Humanities Elective
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at KCU.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Math Elective
(Min. grade “C”)
Science Elective: A&P I
This course is a study of the structures, functions, and integrating processes of the human body. Topics of study include basic chemistry concepts, anatomical terminology, cell biology, histology, the musculoskeletal system, the integumentary system, genetics, the reproductive systems, the digestive system, and the urinary system. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction among all systems in maintaining homeostasis. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: Minimum ACT 21, TEAS Exam score of higher than 60%, or instructor’s consent.) (Min. grade “C”)
Social Science: Intro to Psych
This introduction to psychology deals with the biological bases for behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation and emotion, personality theories, psychopathology and treatment, and social psychology. Offered every fall. (Min. grade “C”)
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Bioethics (BTH 454 Ethics & Medicine)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110 and 60 hours.)
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at KCU.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Bioethics (BTH 454 Ethics & Medicine)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110 and 60 hours.)
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
BNT, BOT, BTH, CML, CMM, CMP, CMY, or IST Elective
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Introduction to New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at KCU.
Introduction to Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
A&P II
This course is a continuation of BIO 113. Topics of study include medical terminology, endocrinology, the nervous system, embryology, the cardiovascular system, immunity, respiration, and electrolyte and water balance. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction among all systems in maintaining homeostasis. Offered every spring (Prerequisite: BIO 113 with a grade of C or higher or instructor’s consent.) (Min.grade “C)
Anatomy and Physiology Lab
This laboratory course is intended to accompany BIO 114 and will provide activities and exercises to reinforce anatomical and physiological concepts. Offered every spring. (Pre or corequisite: BIO 114.)
Intro to Statistics
This course is not part of the math secondary teacher education major. An introduction to quantitative methods in social science research. Topics include probability, descriptive statistics, and parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics. (Prerequisite: MAT 213, 220, 231, or instructor consent. Same as HCP 222, BUS 292. Offered Every Semester)
Medical Terminology
This course provides the basic knowledge of medical language that students need to communicate clearly and understand communication from other health care team members. Exercises are included that help students memorize word parts and their meanings so they can combine parts to form medical terms. New terms and abbreviations reflect advances in technology and changes in health care delivery systems, providing the student with the most up-to-date terminology. This course may not be used to satisfy the science requirement of the core curriculum. Prerequisite: Minimum ACT 19.
Microbiology Lab
This course will introduce students to the basic microbiological techniques used in the laboratory for the isolation, growth and/or identification of medically important bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The lab requires three hours per week. Offered every spring. (Pre or corequisite: BIO 211.)
Pathophysiology
This course is an introduction to the abnormal functioning of the human body in relation to disease and the aging process. The course is intended to help the student understand the underlying scientific basis for why certain conditions appear when systems of the human body are affected by disease or aging. The course will build on the foundational concepts of normal body function from anatomy and physiology. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: BIO 114 with a minimum grade of C or higher.)
Principles of Microbiology
A study of microorganisms with an emphasis placed on pathogenesis, principles of immunity and resistance to disease. Content of the course will include a study of microbial cell structure, physiology, environmental requirements, growth, modes of reproduction and genetics. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: BIO 114 or BIO 151 with a grade or C or higher.)
A&P II
This course is a continuation of BIO 113. Topics of study include medical terminology, endocrinology, the nervous system, embryology, the cardiovascular system, immunity, respiration, and electrolyte and water balance. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction among all systems in maintaining homeostasis. Offered every spring (Prerequisite: BIO 113 with a grade of C or higher or instructor’s consent.) (Min.grade “C)
Anatomy and Physiology Lab
This laboratory course is intended to accompany BIO 114 and will provide activities and exercises to reinforce anatomical and physiological concepts. Offered every spring. (Pre or corequisite: BIO 114.)
Intro to Statistics
This course is not part of the math secondary teacher education major. An introduction to quantitative methods in social science research. Topics include probability, descriptive statistics, and parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics. (Prerequisite: MAT 213, 220, 231, or instructor consent. Same as HCP 222, BUS 292. Offered Every Semester)
Medical Terminology
This course provides the basic knowledge of medical language that students need to communicate clearly and understand communication from other health care team members. Exercises are included that help students memorize word parts and their meanings so they can combine parts to form medical terms. New terms and abbreviations reflect advances in technology and changes in health care delivery systems, providing the student with the most up-to-date terminology. This course may not be used to satisfy the science requirement of the core curriculum. Prerequisite: Minimum ACT 19.
Microbiology Lab
This course will introduce students to the basic microbiological techniques used in the laboratory for the isolation, growth and/or identification of medically important bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The lab requires three hours per week. Offered every spring. (Pre or corequisite: BIO 211.)
Pathophysiology
This course is an introduction to the abnormal functioning of the human body in relation to disease and the aging process. The course is intended to help the student understand the underlying scientific basis for why certain conditions appear when systems of the human body are affected by disease or aging. The course will build on the foundational concepts of normal body function from anatomy and physiology. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: BIO 114 with a minimum grade of C or higher.)
Principles of Microbiology
A study of microorganisms with an emphasis placed on pathogenesis, principles of immunity and resistance to disease. Content of the course will include a study of microbial cell structure, physiology, environmental requirements, growth, modes of reproduction and genetics. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: BIO 114 or BIO 151 with a grade or C or higher.)
Adult Nursing and the Caring Process
This course offers continued focus on the nursing process and caring relationship with ill adults and their families. Environmental and family influences that affect the individual’s health care behaviors are also examined. Emphasis is placed on caring and a wellness-oriented approach in the nursing care of adults experiencing disorders of gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and endocrine function. Opportunity is provided for the application of nursing concepts and skills in multiple settings. (Prerequisite: NUR 212, NUR 230, BIO 211, BIO 312) 4 hours of class and 6 hours of clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Advanced Medical-Surgical Concepts
This course offers continued focus on the nursing process and caring relationship with ill adults and their families. Emphasis is placed on caring for adults with complex health problems. This course enables students to apply nursing concepts and skills in the management of acutely ill adults and families in complex health care environments. Students develop mechanisms to enhance their personal caring and coping strategies in high-stress inpatient and community settings. Offered every fall. (Prerequisites: NUR 309, NUR 330) 3 hours of class and __ hours clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Clinical Integration Practicum
This course is designed to prepare the student for role transition to the practice of entry-level professional nursing. The student will collaboratively plan the experience with a faculty member and a professional registered nurse who has been approved to serve as a preceptor to the student. The experience can be arranged to focus upon one specific setting or to create an experience in which a variety of settings are merged where the student can practice the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in professional nursing and the caring relationship. Emphasis is on the application of advanced nursing concepts, skills, and personal, professional, and spiritual growth. (Prerequisites: All other nursing course except NUR 406; must be completed in students last semester immediately prior to graduation.) 2 hours of class per week and 135 clinical contact hours with 120 of these as precepted clinical experience completed in seven consecutive weeks.) Offered every Spring. BSN Only.
Community Health Nursing
This course provides an introduction to the theories, principles, practices, and research relating to issues in the delivery of health care to a community and the environment of the community. The nursing process and caring relationship are emphasized, while collaborating and partnering with other health care providers to empower individuals, families, and communities to effect change. (Prerequisites: NUR 309, NUR 330, or admission to the RNBSN program. 90 clinical contact hours.)
Fundamentals of Nursing Caring Process
This course is designed to introduce nursing as a healing ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ. The history, theories, and concepts of the nursing profession are explored with an emphasis on caring as the spiritual core of nursing practice. The nursing process is discussed as it relates to moral and ethical decision-making. Focus of the clinical experience is on the use of effective communication, health assessment techniques, and skills development as related to functional abilities of individuals. Competency in basic assistive techniques with an introduction to nursing skills is emphasized. Community agencies and health care facilities provide the setting for clinical practice 158 experiences. (Prerequisites: Admission to Yancey School of Nursing) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of lab/clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Health Assessment/Clinical Prevention
This course focuses on health assessment of individuals and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Students will develop skills for obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations as well as strategies for healthy living. Functional health patterns are explored from a caring perspective. (Prerequisites: Admission to Yancey School of Nursing) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of lab/clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Course work explores the use of emerging information and communication technologies to gather data and generate knowledge to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high quality patient-centered care to diverse populations in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of health information technologies to enhance communication among the interprofessional team and inform patient care decisions. Application of ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory standards from a Christian worldview in the utilization of health information and communication technologies are emphasized. (3 hours of class/week).
Intro to Adult Nursing/Caring
This course focuses on implementation of nursing and the caring process for ill or injured adults experiencing health alterations as evidenced by vision, auditory, integumentary, immune, fluid and electrolyte, cardiac, respiratory, hematologic, and neoplastic disorders and pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. Factors that affect the individual’s health care behaviors are also examined. Focus of the clinical experience is caring and critical thinking in the application of the nursing process with ill adults in health care facilities and community agencies. (Prerequisites: NUR 207, NUR 209, BIO 210, BIO 312) 4 hours of class and 6 hours of lab/clinical per week.) Offered every spring.
Intro to Nursing Research
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of the research process and problem-solving method. Examination of selected nursing research for applicability to clinical practice is included. Critical analysis of nursing research studies for application to practice is emphasized. (Prerequisite: MAT 302)
Mental Health Nursing
The focus of this course is on the theory and practice of psychiatric mental health nursing. Emphasis is on the development of therapeutic caring relationships using the nursing process with individuals and families in a variety of settings. (Prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 230, HCP 201, BIO 211) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Nursing Care of Children
This course provides application of the nursing process and caring relationship in a family-centered approach to the care of children. The focus is on nursing care of children and families with a goal of health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management. Clinical experiences will be in acute care facilities and community settings. Offered every spring. (Prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 230, HCP 201, BIO 211, BIO 312) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of clinical per week. Offered every spring.
Nursing Care of Women and Childbearing
This course focuses on a wellness approach to the developmental changes women experience and family influences. The nursing process will be used to meet the health care needs of childbearing families and women with an emphasis on the caring relationship in a variety of settings. (Prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 230, HCP 201, BIO 211, BIO 312.) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of clinical per week.) Offered every spring.
Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice
This course focuses on leadership roles in practice and critical examination of current and emerging trends and issues in nursing and health care. Leadership theories and models of planned change and decision-making are presented. Lifelong learning and how to find and use health information are discussed. Management roles and functions are addressed (4 hours of class per week).
Pharmacology in Nursing I
This course will facilitate the development of a strong foundation in nursing pharmacology. The role of the nurse in medication administration and therapeutic pharmacology is examined. Legal and ethical responsibilities associated with the use of pharmacological agents are explored. Major classes of drugs are examined for pharmacologic properties and effects in the treatment of visual, auditory, immune, respiratory, and neoplastic disorders and pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. (Prerequisites: NUR 207, NUR 209, or approval of instructor) Offered every spring.
Pharmacology in Nursing II
This course builds upon foundational understanding of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, and the role of the nurse in medication administration. Major classes of drugs are examined for pharmacologic properties and effects in the treatment of disorders of gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and endocrine function. The use of alternative drug therapies will also be explored. (Prerequisites: NUR 230 and NUR 212 or approval of instructor) Offered every fall.
Adult Nursing and the Caring Process
This course offers continued focus on the nursing process and caring relationship with ill adults and their families. Environmental and family influences that affect the individual’s health care behaviors are also examined. Emphasis is placed on caring and a wellness-oriented approach in the nursing care of adults experiencing disorders of gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and endocrine function. Opportunity is provided for the application of nursing concepts and skills in multiple settings. (Prerequisite: NUR 212, NUR 230, BIO 211, BIO 312) 4 hours of class and 6 hours of clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Advanced Medical-Surgical Concepts
This course offers continued focus on the nursing process and caring relationship with ill adults and their families. Emphasis is placed on caring for adults with complex health problems. This course enables students to apply nursing concepts and skills in the management of acutely ill adults and families in complex health care environments. Students develop mechanisms to enhance their personal caring and coping strategies in high-stress inpatient and community settings. Offered every fall. (Prerequisites: NUR 309, NUR 330) 3 hours of class and __ hours clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Clinical Integration Practicum
This course is designed to prepare the student for role transition to the practice of entry-level professional nursing. The student will collaboratively plan the experience with a faculty member and a professional registered nurse who has been approved to serve as a preceptor to the student. The experience can be arranged to focus upon one specific setting or to create an experience in which a variety of settings are merged where the student can practice the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in professional nursing and the caring relationship. Emphasis is on the application of advanced nursing concepts, skills, and personal, professional, and spiritual growth. (Prerequisites: All other nursing course except NUR 406; must be completed in students last semester immediately prior to graduation.) 2 hours of class per week and 135 clinical contact hours with 120 of these as precepted clinical experience completed in seven consecutive weeks.) Offered every Spring. BSN Only.
Community Health Nursing
This course provides an introduction to the theories, principles, practices, and research relating to issues in the delivery of health care to a community and the environment of the community. The nursing process and caring relationship are emphasized, while collaborating and partnering with other health care providers to empower individuals, families, and communities to effect change. (Prerequisites: NUR 309, NUR 330, or admission to the RNBSN program. 90 clinical contact hours.)
Fundamentals of Nursing Caring Process
This course is designed to introduce nursing as a healing ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ. The history, theories, and concepts of the nursing profession are explored with an emphasis on caring as the spiritual core of nursing practice. The nursing process is discussed as it relates to moral and ethical decision-making. Focus of the clinical experience is on the use of effective communication, health assessment techniques, and skills development as related to functional abilities of individuals. Competency in basic assistive techniques with an introduction to nursing skills is emphasized. Community agencies and health care facilities provide the setting for clinical practice 158 experiences. (Prerequisites: Admission to Yancey School of Nursing) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of lab/clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Health Assessment/Clinical Prevention
This course focuses on health assessment of individuals and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Students will develop skills for obtaining health histories and performing physical examinations as well as strategies for healthy living. Functional health patterns are explored from a caring perspective. (Prerequisites: Admission to Yancey School of Nursing) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of lab/clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Course work explores the use of emerging information and communication technologies to gather data and generate knowledge to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high quality patient-centered care to diverse populations in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of health information technologies to enhance communication among the interprofessional team and inform patient care decisions. Application of ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory standards from a Christian worldview in the utilization of health information and communication technologies are emphasized. (3 hours of class/week).
Intro to Adult Nursing/Caring
This course focuses on implementation of nursing and the caring process for ill or injured adults experiencing health alterations as evidenced by vision, auditory, integumentary, immune, fluid and electrolyte, cardiac, respiratory, hematologic, and neoplastic disorders and pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. Factors that affect the individual’s health care behaviors are also examined. Focus of the clinical experience is caring and critical thinking in the application of the nursing process with ill adults in health care facilities and community agencies. (Prerequisites: NUR 207, NUR 209, BIO 210, BIO 312) 4 hours of class and 6 hours of lab/clinical per week.) Offered every spring.
Intro to Nursing Research
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of the research process and problem-solving method. Examination of selected nursing research for applicability to clinical practice is included. Critical analysis of nursing research studies for application to practice is emphasized. (Prerequisite: MAT 302)
Mental Health Nursing
The focus of this course is on the theory and practice of psychiatric mental health nursing. Emphasis is on the development of therapeutic caring relationships using the nursing process with individuals and families in a variety of settings. (Prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 230, HCP 201, BIO 211) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of clinical per week. Offered every fall.
Nursing Care of Children
This course provides application of the nursing process and caring relationship in a family-centered approach to the care of children. The focus is on nursing care of children and families with a goal of health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management. Clinical experiences will be in acute care facilities and community settings. Offered every spring. (Prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 230, HCP 201, BIO 211, BIO 312) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of clinical per week. Offered every spring.
Nursing Care of Women and Childbearing
This course focuses on a wellness approach to the developmental changes women experience and family influences. The nursing process will be used to meet the health care needs of childbearing families and women with an emphasis on the caring relationship in a variety of settings. (Prerequisites: NUR 212, NUR 230, HCP 201, BIO 211, BIO 312.) 3 hours of class and 3 hours of clinical per week.) Offered every spring.
Nursing Leadership and Professional Practice
This course focuses on leadership roles in practice and critical examination of current and emerging trends and issues in nursing and health care. Leadership theories and models of planned change and decision-making are presented. Lifelong learning and how to find and use health information are discussed. Management roles and functions are addressed (4 hours of class per week).
Pharmacology in Nursing I
This course will facilitate the development of a strong foundation in nursing pharmacology. The role of the nurse in medication administration and therapeutic pharmacology is examined. Legal and ethical responsibilities associated with the use of pharmacological agents are explored. Major classes of drugs are examined for pharmacologic properties and effects in the treatment of visual, auditory, immune, respiratory, and neoplastic disorders and pre-, intra-, and post-operative care. (Prerequisites: NUR 207, NUR 209, or approval of instructor) Offered every spring.
Pharmacology in Nursing II
This course builds upon foundational understanding of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, and the role of the nurse in medication administration. Major classes of drugs are examined for pharmacologic properties and effects in the treatment of disorders of gastrointestinal, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and endocrine function. The use of alternative drug therapies will also be explored. (Prerequisites: NUR 230 and NUR 212 or approval of instructor) Offered every fall.
Additional Course Notes
Biology majors are required to complete an approved 6 hours of electives.
Lifelong Friends
“At KCU, you have the opportunity to make lifelong friends with other faculty, staff and students. I know for me, these friendships will continue into eternity as these will be some of my treasures stored in heaven.”
Dr. Mitch Marshall, KCU Professor
