Stephen F. Austin State University

Courses

RN-BSN Transition student only may take the following (NUR)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

436.

RN-BSN Pharmacology (web based) - Three semester didactic hours. Establishes a foundation for the pharmacological aspects of nursing. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Schedule varies; please consult with adviser or RN transition coordinator.

437.

RN-BSN Health Assessment web based) - Two semester hours, one hour didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NUR 437L). Acquisition and application of nursing assessment skills for clients throughout the lifespan to provide a basis for critical thinking and nursing practice decisions. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Schedule varies; please consult with adviser or RN transition coordinator.

438.

RN-BSN Pathophysiology (web based) - Three semester didactic hours. Provides foundation for core concepts of human pathophysiology upon which evidence-based nursing practice is founded. Prerequisite: none. Schedule varies; please consult with adviser or RN Transition Coordinator.

RN-BSN Online Transition Track Progression Procedure & Courses

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

The School of Nursing at SFA encourages nurses who have completed their nursing education in either an associate degree or diploma program to obtain the baccalaureate degree in nursing. The RN-BSN Online Transition program was established for the student who has previously passed the NCLEX-RN and has current licensure as a registered nurse and wishes to obtain the baccalaureate degree. The RN transition program courses are online.

RN-BSN Online Transition Admission Policy

A student requesting admission to the baccalaureate program in nursing must meet the following criteria:

Full Admission
  1. Acceptance to SFA
  2. A current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  3. Completed application to the School of Nursing

    The following may be completed before or after admission to the School of Nursing:

    1. Eight hours from: *BIO 238 & 239
    2. Four hours from: *CHE 111
    3. Four hours from: *BIO 308 or 309
    4. Three hours from: *NUR 304
    5. Four hours from: *HMS 236/HMS 236L or PSY 210/HMS 336 (3 hours)
    6. Three hours from: *HMS 239 or HMS 339
    7. Three hours from: CSC 101, 102, 121 or 201
    8. Three hours from: SOC 139 or ANT 231
    9. Six hours from: ENG 131 & 132
    10. Three hours from: Prescribed Elective I see model curriculum outline
    11. Three hours from: Prescribed Elective II see model curriculum outline
    12. Six hours from: Prescribed Elective III see model curriculum outline
    13. Three hours from: PSY 133
    14. Three hours from: MTH 220
  4. Admission Process - Students may be admitted based on completion of prerequisites and attainment of admission criteria. When spaces are limited, admission of qualified applicants will be processed in the order received. To be considered for admission, the completed application packet must consist of the following:
    1. Completed application to the School of Nursing
    2. Complete, official copies of transcripts from all previous college credit and SFA transcript (official or unofficial)
    3. Copies of accepted petitions or petitions being submitted
    4. Completed admission checklist that includes a written list of all courses currently being attempted
    5. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN.)
  5. Application Deadline - Applications for admission will be accepted from Dec. 20 - Jan. 25 each year. Applications received after this deadline will be considered only if vacancies still exist in the incoming class. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure all application materials are received by the School of Nursing prior to the deadline.

Students who have completed courses at other collegiate institutions may transfer credits under the policies of SFA. A maximum of 66 academic semester hours may be transferred from a junior college. There is no limit to the number of senior college hours that may be transferred; however, 42 hours, of which 36 hours are advanced (300-499 level), must be completed in residence at SFA (Advanced Placement credit does not count as hours toward residency).

Nursing 434 and 435 are the bridging courses for the RN-BSN transition student. The student will receive six hours of credit for NUR 434 (Professional Transition I) and six credit hours for Nursing 435 (Professional Transition II). Following successful completion of these two courses (NUR 434 and 435), the students will be given 30 hours advanced credit for the following nursing courses: 306, 330, 331, 332, 406, 407 and 408. Students in the RN-BSN transition track will complete the following nursing courses: 434, 435, 439, 440 and 441. NUR 304, 307 and 308 are required for the BSN; however, there are options for validating knowledge for these courses. After students are admitted to the SON, they will be asked to submit a portfolio to validate and document their nursing experience. Based upon this documentation, a wavier may be given, or the student will be required to take NUR 304, 307 and 308. Degree plans will finalize requirements.

 Suggested Program of Study

After completion of all prerequisite courses, the suggested program of study is based on the professional portfolio and needs of the student. One example of a course of study is:

Prescribed Nursing Electives:

The SFA School of Nursing is accredited by both the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) and the National League of Nursing Accreditation Council (NLNAC).

If further information is required, please contact:

The Texas Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 430
Austin, TX 78767-0430
(512) 305-7400

National League of Nursing Accreditation Council

61 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
(800) 669-1656

All School of Nursing information is available online at www.nursing.sfasu.edu. Specific helpful links are Admission Process and Brochures.

434.

Professional Transition I (web based) - Six semester hours. This course builds upon principles and theories from previous, concurrent and prerequisite courses. Students will have the opportunity for acquisition and application of nursing history, theory, research and practice as a BSN. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, critical thinking, nursing process, and nursing roles and responsibilities. Content in NUR 305 is included in NUR 434. Prerequisites: RN license; admission to nursing transition program.

435.

Professional Transition II (web based) - Six semester hours. This course builds on NUR 434 (Professional Transition I) and previous, concurrent and prerequisite courses. Students will have the opportunity to analyze current trends and issues in nursing and healthcare that impact the role of the BSN. Prerequisites: NUR 434.

439.

RN-BSN Research and Application (web based) - Three semester hours, two hours didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NUR 439L). Introduction of concepts and process of research in nursing with an emphasis on the techniques for critiquing published research studies and development of ability to use nursing and interdisciplinary research to guide nursing practice. Prerequisites: MTH 220; NUR 434, 435.

440.

RN-BSN Care of Community Populations (web based) - Three semester hours, two hour didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NUR 440L). Application of nursing theory, research and practice to community populations with foci on health promotion, prevention of illness, and the impact of situational and developmental stressors on social units. Prerequisites: NUR 434, 435.

441.

RN-BSN Leadership (web based) - Four semester hours, two hour didactic and six hours clinical practicum (NUR 441L). Students apply critical thinking, management, leadership, and nursing theories and research while coordinating nursing care of multiple clients. The role of the nurse as a leader and manager within the disciplinary healthcare team and system will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NUR 434, 435.

Courses in Nursing (NUR)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

Nursing Elective Course Selections

Both generic students and RN-BSN students may take any of the following:

340.

Communication in Health Care - Two semester hours, two hours didactic. Theory and practice of professional communication in healthcare settings, with emphasis on the study of perception, emotions, nonverbal and verbal communication, assertiveness, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationships. Teaching strategies used by nurses as leader and facilitator on the interdisciplinary healthcare team are emphasized. Prerequisites: none.

343.

Women’s Health Issues - Two semester didactic hours. Familiarizes the student with women's health issues across the lifespan, using feminist thought to identify issues related to American women’s health. Prerequisites: none.

350.

History of the Nursing Profession - One semester hour didactic course. Identify historical figures and trends in nursing that influence nursing care. Discuss historical accounts in nursing. Prerequisites: none.

351.

Current Issues and Trends in Nursing - One semester hour, one hour didactic. Students apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research and practice to current issues affecting the nurse in political, economic, cultural, workplace and alternative-healing settings. Introduction to emergency preparedness for the nurse, workplace advocacy and nursing informatics. Prerequisites: none.

352.

Ethics in Nursing - One semester didactic hour. Provides the opportunity for critical thinking and the acquisition and application of ethical decision-making models and theories to ethical issues across the curriculum and the lifespan. The role of the nurse as an integral part of the interdisciplinary ethical decision-making team is highlighted. Prerequisites: none.

353.

Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAT) - One semester didactic hour. Introduces selected complementary and alternative therapies cited in the healthcare literature, critically evaluating these complementary and alternative therapies for potential benefit in maintaining and improving health. Incorporates current evidence and efficacy relating to use and safety of complementary and alternative therapies. Prerequisites: none.

354.

Healthy Aging - Two hour didactic content related to issues concerning aging and the elderly. Emphasis will be placed on physical changes and factors influencing healthy aging, such as nutrition, medications, activity and community resources available to families with aging member. Also covers death and dying, medical power of attorney, living wills, and insurance benefits. Prerequisites: none.

451.

Violence in Families - Two semester didactic hours. Provides the opportunity for critical thinking and the acquisition and application of nursing and interdisciplinary theories, research and practice to issues related to violence against dating/intimate partners, children and the elderly. The role of the nurse as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team is highlighted. Prerequisites: none.

452.

Perioperative Nursing - Two semester didactic hours. Provides the opportunity to apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research and practice to specific perioperative concepts and situations. Varied roles of the nurse in the perioperative area will be explored as well as the role of the nurse in the interdisciplinary team. Prerequisite: admission to nursing program.

Courses in Nursing (NUR)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

304.

Pathophysiology - Three semester didactic hours. Provides initial foundation for core concepts of human pathophysiology upon which evidence-based nursing practice is founded. BIO 308 or 309 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239. Co-requisites: BIO 308 or 309.

305.

Introduction to Nursing - Two semester didactic hours. Acquisition of nursing theory, history, nursing roles, ethics and the healthcare system. Addresses the process of critical thinking, nursing process, communication and mathematical strategies for medication dosages. Co-requisite: none, but is taken the semester application is made, preferably with NUR 304.

306.

Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients - Six semester hours, three hours didactic and nine hours clinical practicum (NURS 306L). Acquisition and application of nursing theory, research and practice to adult clients experiencing healthcare needs. Prerequisites: NURS 304, 305, admission to nursing program. Co-requisites: NURS 307, 308. Required lab fee.

307.

Assessment across the Lifespan - Two semester hours, one hour didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NURS 307L). Acquisition and application of nursing assessment skills for clients throughout the lifespan to provide a basis for critical thinking and nursing practice decisions. Prerequisites: NURS 304, 305, admission to nursing program. Co-requisites: NURS 306, 308. Required lab fee.

308.

Pharmacology across the Lifespan - Three semester didactic hours. Establishes a foundation for the pharmacological aspects of nursing. Examines student readiness for clinical practicum with qualifying exam. Prerequisites: NUR 304, 305, admission to nursing program. Co-requisites: NURS 306, 307. Required lab fee.

330.

Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly - Six semester hours, three hours didactic and nine hours clinical practicum (NURS 330L). This course provides students the opportunity to apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research and practice to the care of the adult clients. Emphasis is placed on care of the client with simple to complex health needs in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: NUR 306, 307, 308. Co-requisites: NURS 331, 332. Required lab fee.

331.

Nursing Care of Women and Children I - Four semester hours, two hours didactic and six hours clinical practicum (NURS 331L). Students apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research and practice to issues of childbearing, childrearing and women's health. Growth and development, health promotion, and communication will be discussed. The role of the nurse and teaching are highlighted. Prerequisites: NUR 306, 307, 308. Co-requisites: NURS 330, 332. Required lab fee.

332.

Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness - Two semester hours, one hour didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NURS 332L). Application of nursing theory, research and practice to clients experiencing mental health stressors with emphasis on primary prevention, communication and self-awareness. Prerequisites: NUR 306, 307, 308. Co-requisites: NURS 330, 331. Required lab fee.

406.

Nursing Care of Complex Health Needs - Six semester hours, three hours didactic and nine hours clinical practicum (NURS 406L). This course provides students the opportunity to apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research and practice to acutely ill clients of diverse spiritual, ethno-cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on meeting needs of acutely ill clients and nurse's role in addressing legal, ethical and economic issues within the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Prerequisites: NUR 330, 331, 332. Co-requisites: NURS 407, 408. Required lab fee.

407.

Nursing Care of Women and Children II - Four semester hours, two hours didactic and six hours clinical practicum (NURS 407L). Course builds upon Women and Children I, previous, concurrent and prerequisite courses. Emphasis on critical thinking, nursing theory, research and practice with clients from birth to adolescence, and women and their families in the intrapartum and postpartum periods. Acute and complex health needs will be explored. Care of the high-risk family, labor, birth, role of the nurse, and teaching are highlighted. Prerequisites: NUR 330, 331, 332. Co-requisites: NURS 406, 408. Required lab fee.

408.

Nursing Care Clients Complex Mental Health Needs - Two semester hours, one hour didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NURS 408L). Builds on NUR 332. Application of nursing theory, research and practice to families and clients experiencing complex mental health needs. Emphasis on nurse's role on interdisciplinary healthcare team. Prerequisites: NUR 330, 331, 332. Co-requisites: NURS 406, 407. Required lab fee.

430.

Nursing Research and Application - Three semester hours, two hours didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NURS 430L). Introduction of concepts and process of research in nursing with an emphasis on the techniques for critiquing published research studies and development of ability to use nursing and interdisciplinary research to guide nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 406, 407, 408. Co-requisites: NURS 431, 432, 433. Required lab fee.

431.

Nursing Care of Community Populations - Three semester hours, two hour didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NURS 431L). Application of nursing theory, research and practice to community populations with focus on health promotion, prevention of illness, and the impact of situational and developmental stressors on social units. Prerequisites: NUR 406, 407, 408. Co-requisites: NURS 430, 432, 433. Required lab fee.

432.

Leadership/Coordination of Nursing - Four semester hours, two hour didactic and six hours clinical practicum (NURS 432L). Students apply critical thinking, management, leadership, and nursing theories and research while coordinating nursing care of multiple clients. The role of the nurse as a leader and manager within the interdisciplinary healthcare team and system will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NUR 406, 407, 408. Co-requisites: NURS 430, 431, 433. Required lab fee.

433.

Nursing Capstone - Two semester hours (six hours clinical practicum). Designed to strengthen student readiness to practice as an entry-level nurse. Students will apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research, and practice to clinical decision-making with clients of diverse spiritual, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Prerequisites: NUR 406, 407, 408. Co-requisites: NURS 430, 431, 432. Required lab fee.

Courses in Nursing (NUR)

Unless otherwise indicated, courses are 3 semester hours credit, 3 hours lecture per week.

Nursing Curriculum:  Beginning Fall 2009 for students entering Nursing Program in Fall 2009, or after.

304.

Pathophysiology - 3 semester didactic hours. Provides initial foundation for core concepts of human pathophysiology upon which evidence-based nursing practice is founded. BIO 308 or 309 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239. Co-requisites: None.

305.

Introduction to Nursing - 2 semester didactic hours. Acquisition of nursing theory, history, nursing roles, ethics, and the healthcare system. Addresses the process of critical thinking, nursing process, communication, and mathematical strategies for medication dosages. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Co-requisite: None.

306.

Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients - 6 semester hours, 3 hours didactic and 9 hours clinical practicum (NURS 306L). Acquisition and application of nursing theory, research and practice to adult clients experiencing healthcare needs. Prerequisites: NURS 304, NURS 305, admission to Nursing Program. Co-requisites: NURS 307, NURS 308. Required lab fee.

307.

Assessment across the Lifespan - 2 semester hours, 1 hour didactic and 3 hours clinical practicum (NURS 307L). Acquisition and application of nursing assessment skills for clients throughout the lifespan to provide a basis for critical thinking and nursing practice decisions. Prerequisites: NURS 304, NURS 305, admission to Nursing Program. Co-requisites: NURS 306, NURS 308. Required lab fee.

308.

Pharmacology across the Lifespan - 3 semester didactic hours. Establishes a foundation for the pharmacological aspects of nursing. Examines student readiness for clinical practicum with qualifying exam. Prerequisites: NUR 304, NUR 305, admission to Nursing Program. Co-requisites: NURS 306, NURS 307.

330.

Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly - 6 semester hours, 3 hours didactic and 9 hours clinical practicum (NURS 330L). This course provides students the opportunity to apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research, and practice to the care of the adult clients. Emphasis is placed on care of the client with simple to complex health needs in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: NUR 306, NUR 307, NUR 308. Co-requisites: NURS 331, NURS 332. Required lab fee.

331.

Nursing Care of Women and Children I - 4 semester hours, 2 hours didactic and 6 hours clinical practicum (NURS 331L). Students apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research, and practice to issues of childbearing, childrearing, and women’s health. Growth and development, health promotion, and communication will be discussed. The role of the nurse and teaching are highlighted. Prerequisites: NUR 306, NUR 307, NUR 308. Co-requisites: NURS 330, NURS 332. Required lab fee.

332.

Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness - 2 semester hours, 1 hour didactic and 3 hours clinical practicum (NURS 332L). Application of nursing theory, research, and practice to clients experiencing mental health stressors with emphasis on primary prevention, communication, and self-awareness. Prerequisites: NUR 306, NUR 307, NUR 308. Co-requisites: NURS 330, NURS 331.

406.

Nursing Care of Complex Health Needs - 6 semester hours, 3 hours didactic and 9 hours clinical practicum (NURS 406L). This course provides students the opportunity to apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research, and practice to acutely ill clients of diverse spiritual, ethno-cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on meeting needs of acutely Ill clients and nurse’s role in addressing legal, ethical, and economic issues within the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Prerequisites: NUR 330, NUR 331, NUR 332. Co-requisites: NURS 407, NURS 408. Required lab fee.

407.

Nursing Care of Women and Children II - 4 semester hours, 2 hours didactic and 6 hours clinical practicum (NURS 407L). Course builds upon Women and Children I, previous, concurrent, and prerequisite courses. Emphasis on critical thinking, nursing theory, research, and practice with clients from birth to adolescence, and women and their families in the intrapartum and postpartum periods. Acute and complex health needs will be explored. Care of the high-risk family, labor, birth, role of the nurse, and teaching are highlighted. Prerequisites: NUR 330, NUR 331, NUR 332. Co-requisites: NURS 406, NURS 408. Required lab fee.

408.

Nursing Care Clients Complex Mental Health Needs - 2 semester hours, 1 hour didactic and 3 hours clinical practicum (NURS 408L). Builds on NUR 332. Application of nursing theory, research, and practice to families and clients experiencing complex mental health needs. Emphasis on nurse’s role on interdisciplinary healthcare team. Prerequisites: NUR 330, NUR 331, NUR 332. Co-requisites: NURS 406, NURS 407. Required lab fee.

430.

Nursing Research and Application - 3 semester hours, 2 hours didactic and three hours clinical practicum (NURS 430L). Introduction of concepts and process of research in nursing with an emphasis on the techniques for critiquing published research studies and development of ability to use nursing and interdisciplinary research to guide nursing practice. Prerequisites: NUR 406, NUR 407, NUR 408. Co-requisites: NURS 431, NURS 432, NURS 433.

431.

Nursing Care of Community Populations - 3 semester hours, 2 hour didactic and 3 hours clinical practicum (NURS 431L). Application of nursing theory, research, and practice to community populations with foci on health promotion, prevention of illness, and the impact of situational and developmental stressors on social units. Prerequisites: NUR 406, NUR 407, NUR 408. Corequisites: NURS 430, NURS 432, NURS 433.

432.

Leadership/Coordination of Nursing - 4 semester hours, 2 hour didactic and 6 hours clinical practicum (NURS 432L). Students apply critical thinking, management, leadership, and nursing theories and research while coordinating nursing care of multiple clients. The role of the nurse as a leader and manager within the interdisciplinary healthcare team and system will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NUR 406, NUR 407, NUR 408. Co-requisites: NURS 430, NURS 431, NURS 433. Required lab fee.

433.

Nursing Capstone - 2 semester hours (6 hours clinical practicum). Designed to strengthen student readiness to practice as an entry-level nurse. Students will apply critical thinking, nursing theory, research, and practice to clinical decision-making with clients of diverse spiritual, ethno cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Prerequisites: NUR 406, NUR 407, NUR 408. Co-requisites: NURS 430, NURS 431, NURS 432. Required lab fee.