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Patricia Clayburn, MS, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director
Advanced Entry Nursing Program
175, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
419.521.6833
pclayburn@ashland.edu
Admissions Requirements
Requirements
- Attended an accredited college or university.
- At least a 2.9/4.0 cumulative grade point average in college coursework.
- Science prerequisite coursework accumulative grade point average must be a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPS scale prior to the start of the advanced entry program.
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses from an accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of "C" in order for that credit to be count as meeting the prerequisite requirement. Science prerequisite coursework must have been completed within 10 years prior to the program start date.
The following courses must be completed before the program start date:- Developmental Psychology
- Nutrition
- Microbiology-must include a laboratory
- Organic/Inorganic/Biochemistry*
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II*
- Ethics
- Statistics (does not have to be equivalent to Ashland University’s Statistics course)
- English Composition I and II
- Successful completion of all required core courses prior to the start of the Advanced Entry program.
- Submission of application.
- Meet all other requirements of the Traditional 4-year program:
- Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.(done prior to entering clinical coursework)
- Meet the health status criteria for mental and physical health.
- Documentation of ability to perform the essential functions for clinical course work
- Complete record of required immunizations
Curriculum Guide
First Semester
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
NUR 105
|
Nursing Concepts & Values | 1 |
|
NUR 225
|
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I | 3 |
|
NUR 226
|
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II | 3 |
|
NUR 301
|
Health Assessment | 3 |
|
NUR 304
|
Health Foundations I | 3 |
|
NUR 306
|
Health Foundations II | 5 |
|
Total Hours
|
18
|
Second Semester
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
NUR 310
|
Psychiatric/Mental Health | 4 |
|
NUR 311
|
Adult Health Concepts: Regulation & Transport | 5 |
| NUR 312 | Adult Health Concepts: Protection, Sensation & Mobility (8 weeks) | 5 |
| NUR 336 | Genetics in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 |
|
Total Hours
|
17
|
Third Semester
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
NUR 410
|
Complex Health Alterations | 5 |
|
NUR 438
|
Maternal/Newborn Health | 4 |
| NUR 440 | Pediatric Health | 4 |
| NUR 460 | Theoretical Foundations in Health Research | 3 |
|
Total Hours
|
16
|
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 420 | Community & Global Health | 4 |
| NUR 425 | Trends & Issues in Global Health | 3 |
| NUR 428 | Leadership & Management in Health Organizations | 3 |
| NUR 430 | Advanced Simulation | 1 |
| NUR 435 | Capstone Preceptorship | 2 |
|
Total Hours
|
13
|
Pre-Requisite Courses
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Composition I & II | 6 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II | 8 |
| Microbiology | 4 |
| Inorganic/Organic/Bio Chemistry | 4-8 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
|
Total Hours
|
27
|
Student Learning Outcomes
Traditional, Accelerated, Advanced Entry & RN to BSN
Upon completion of the undergraduate nursing program, the student will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing and a liberal education as the basis for clinical judgment, reflective practice and decision making.
- Incorporate professional standards in the practice of nursing.
- Value integrity, caring, accountability, respect and excellence in nursing practice.
- Collaborate with patients and health professionals to develop and implement culturally appropriate health promotion, disease prevention and illness care methods.
- Select current theory and evidenced-based knowledge to guide and teach individuals, families and populations regarding health promotion and illness prevention.
- Employ patient care technologies, information systems and communication devices that support safe nursing practice and development of nursing knowledge.
- Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments that impact patient care.
- Incorporate effective communication and collaboration skills to form partnerships to provide care and to promote positive outcomes to a diverse society in a global context.
- Apply leadership concepts, principles of advocacy and decision making in the provision of quality patient care, healthcare team coordination and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance quality improvement and safety initiatives at individual and systems levels of care.
- Investigate health-related social justice concerns within legal, ethical and political contexts.
- Value lifelong learning for personal and professional growth to support excellence in nursing practice.
