Goshen College - Nursing Department

Goshen College, established in 1894, is now a private, coeducational, residential, Christian college of the liberal arts and sciences rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition.
The distinctiveness of a Goshen education derives from the college's dedication to five core values in preparing students as leaders for the church and the world. Stemming from our Christ-centeredness is our commitment to passionate learning, global citizenship, servant leadership and compassionate peacemaking.

Goshen College is a liberal arts college dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive, responsible Christians.
As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, we seek to integrate Christian values with educational, social and professional life. As a community of faith and learning, we strive to foster personal, intellectual, spiritual and social growth in every person. We view education as a moral activity that produces servant-leaders for the church and the world.

EDUCATIONAL MISSION
At Goshen College we intend to create a community of faith and learning built on five core values: Christ-centeredness, passionate learning, servant leadership, compassionate peacemaking and global citizenship.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)
Obtaining a post-high school education at Goshen College will involve a four-year commitment (for full-time coursework), and as a nursing student you will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. An important factor to consider as you select a nursing program is that many entry-level nursing positions now require at least a B.S.N. degree. In fact, recent reports indicate that increasingly employers are most interested in graduates who also have a background in liberal arts education. A liberal arts background prepares a graduate to enter the workplace with good communication skills, decision-making abilities and flexibility. GC is very proud to offer a degree that will prepare you to skillfully and confidently function as an R.N. in a variety of settings.

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Goshen College - Nursing Department Courses

INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Selected nursing theories, nursing process and research will be studied as foundations for nursing practice. Emphasis will be on the nurse as a person and the importance of self-understanding, accountability, communication and helping relationships. The role of the professional nurse is studied in terms of an ever-changing health care delivery system and emerging nursing practice settings. Introduction to client as individual, family and community.

CONCEPTS & STRATEGIES IN NURSING
Selected concepts and strategies inherent in basic nursing practice are studied. These are organized according to classification systems of nursing diagnoses, interventions and outcomes. Related nursing skills are incorporated.

HOLISTIC CLIENT ASSESSMENT
Holistic client assessment focuses on collection of a database within the context of the nursing process. Components of the data include the health history and assessment of functional health patterns, body systems, growth and development, and cultural and spiritual dimensions. Assessment is linked with current health screening recommendations and a health promotion framework. Clinical and laboratory experiences are included.

PHARMACOLOGY & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
An introduction to drug therapy focusing on drug classifications with an emphasis on: 1) principles of drug therapy and the actions of a classification, 2) drug administration in a clinical setting, 3) problem solving with clinical situations, and 4) nursing interventions with rationale. Nonnursing majors may take the course for one or two hours.

NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT I
The nursing process is used with adults and families experiencing illness. Content areas in this course include nursing care of adults with fluid and electrolytes imbalance, gastrointestinal disorders, orthopedic problems, chronic neurological problems, urinary/genital conditions, and autoimmune disorders. Clinical experiences consist of providing holistic nursing care to adults in medical/surgical clinical areas.

NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT II
The nursing process is used with adults and families experiencing illness. Content areas in this course include nursing care of adults with cancer, lower respiratory problems, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. Clinical experiences consist of providing holistic nursing care to adults in medical/surgical clinical areas.

GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Normal age changes and health needs of persons in the latter one-third of the life span are addressed. The content is applied during clinical experiences within the community and nursing-home settings.

HEALTH CARE ETHICS
In this course, students will actively reflect on ethical issues which are present in health care for practitioners and consumers. The focus will be on the process of ethical inquiry rather than decision outcomes. In the process of analyzing bioethical issues, student will be introduced to ethical theory and modes of ethical analysis informed by the Christian faith. Prerequisites: Open to third- and fourth-year students from all departments.

NURSING CARE OF EXPANDING FAMILY
The nursing process and knowledge of normal and selected abnormal conditions experienced during the childbearing cycle are addressed. Clinical experiences occur with the family in the community and hospital.

NURSING CARE OF THE CHILD
The focus of this course is on common conditions and illnesses of children. The clinical focuses of the nursing care of the ill child. Developmental concepts, health promotion and prevention are emphasized in clinical and theory.

NURSING RESEARCH
Basic concepts of nursing research are examined. Focuses on critical analysis of published nursing research as a basis for using research in clinical practice. Prerequisites: nine credit hours of 300-level clinical nursing courses.

CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT
The course examines health issues encountered during the final four decades of the life span, from active older adult through the end of life. Professional nursing roles incorporate a focus on how care fits within the concept of family for each client. Clinical experiences take place in the homes, long term care facilities, and community settings where older adults reside.

PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL-HEALTH NURSING
A study of psychiatric/mental-health nursing practice. The clinical component provides opportunities in a psychiatric hospital and community mental-health settings. The role of the nurse as a member of the mental-health team is emphasized.

ACUTE-CARE NURSING
Nursing concepts and theories are applied to the care of acutely ill adults and their families. Clinical experiences occur in an acute care facility and involve caring for acutely ill adults with complex nursing needs.

NURSING CARE IN THE HOME
Concepts from biological, behavioral and nursing sciences are applied to the care of ill clients and their families in the home. Students enhance their understanding of family theory and will apply this theory to their practice by performing one detailed family assessment of one client family. Loss theory is considered in the care of clients with complex needs, often including terminal illness. Understanding of family violence is emphasized.

COMMUNITY-HEALTH NURSING
Applies a synthesis of nursing and public health theories to the assessment and care of aggregates in the community. Community health planning for aggregates is done using various community agencies and resources. The public health delivery system is differentiated from the private health care delivery system in its emphasis on social justice.

LEADERSHIP IN NURSING
A three-credit-hour course that continues to focus on the use of the nursing process with clients. Content includes management and leadership theories. The clinical experience includes management of care for multiple clients.

NURSING SENIOR SEMINAR
A focus on integration of current professional practice issues. Students articulate their own philosophy of health care and nursing including their faith beliefs, rights of clients and responsibility to deliver quality nursing care.

PHILOSOPHY AND THEORIES OF NURSING
Bridge course that prepares adult learners for upper-level college study. The metaparadigm of nursing is utilized as the organizing framework for exploration of self and nursing. The evolution of nursing science, theory, research, and practice are studied.

HOLISTIC CLIENT ASSESSMENT
Builds on prior learning, expanding history taking and physical assessment skills across the life span. Includes spiritual, cultural and family assessment.

NURSING RESEARCH
Basic concepts of nursing research are examined. Students will focus on applying these concepts by locating, reading and utilizing published nursing research reports to make recommendations for evidence based nursing practice. Nursing research is differentiated from research in other fields.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSES
This course responds to the challenges of professional communication and the expectations for registered nurses who are baccalaureate students. The focus is on critique and the development of individual written and oral communication for content, style and effectiveness. Access and management of information will be discussed.

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