Midwestern State University (College of Health Sciences and Human Services)

The Wilson School of Nursing offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

The Wilson School of Nursing offers curricula leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN). There are two options in the BSN program, including - (1) a generic option for students who do not have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse, and (2) the RN to BSN option for licensed RN’s who have graduated from hospital based programs (Diploma) or 2 year associate degree programs(ADN).

The undergraduate curriculum (BSN) includes general education courses which provide a foundation for understanding physiological, psychosocial, political and economic factors that may affect a person's health status. In addition, the nursing courses focus on nursing interventions that will provide clients with optimal health status. The nursing courses prepare the BSN graduate to provide holistic nursing care in a variety of complex environments that will enhance the optimal health of individuals, families, groups, and communities.

The RN to BSN track is a flexible option designed to meet the needs of the working RN. Nursing classes are offered via distance learning methodologies with periodic visits to campus. Clinical experiences may be conducted in the geographical area in which the RN student resides.

The BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

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College of Health Sciences and Human Services Courses

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
This course is an introduction to major concepts of concern in the discipline of nursing: person, environment, nursing, and health. Nursing theories and ethical-legal principles related to professional nursing practice are studied. Also addressed are the concepts of critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness in the context of nursing process.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC PROCESS
The study of physiologic and psychosocial disorders with emphasis on dynamics of the altered state. Focus is on interpreting diagnostic tests and predicting pathophysiological adaptations which may occur as a result of these disorders.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The focus of this course is on the assessment of the holistic person as an individual member of families, groups, and communities (IFGC). The role of the nurse in health promotion throughout the life cycle is explored by identifying normal findings. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to record client histories, to perform physical assessments, and to communicate specific findings.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: BASIC NURSING (FORMERLY 3307)
The course emphasizes the application of beginning theories and concepts fundamental to patient care through the life cycle. In both campus laboratory and clinical experiences the student acquires basic cognitive and psychomotor skills. Students are introduced to the impact cultural diversity has on the outcome of patient care. The nursing process is used to apply knowledge and critical thinking through demonstration of theory-based patient care.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING PRACTICE
Explores the nurse’s role in relationship to the principles of pharmacology and drug prototypes used to treat alterations or promote health in individuals, families, groups, and communities (IFGC) across the lifespan.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: COMMUNITY NURSING I
The focus on the course is on the role of the nurse in the community. Students will be introduced to basic epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, health planning/teaching, cultural awareness, and state and local resources for community health. Assessment, planning and providing care to families, groups, and communities will be explored.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Concepts and principles emphasized in this course pertain to communication, interpersonal relationship, and utilization of the nursing process in providing nursing care for clients manifesting psychosocial and/or psychiatric needs. Clinical and classroom discussions provide students with opportunities to develop a greater understanding of self, and to increase their ability in relating to individuals, families, groups, and communities (IFGC) in structured and non-structured settings.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: FAMILY HEALTH NURSING I
Application of theories and concepts across the span of adult life to include specific medical-surgical conditions. Emphasis will be placed on integrating previously learned cognitive, psychomotor, and affective knowledge in the holistic care of the individual client, his/her family, as well as groups and communities (IFGC), through application of the nursing process.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: NURSING RESEARCH
Basic concepts of research and related terminology are studied. Steps involved in conducting useful and sound research studies are explored. Focus is on analysis and evaluation of research reports/studies as they apply to nursing practice.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: ADVANCED NURSING SEMINAR
practice coupled with topics and issues in medical-surgical, maternal-child health, and mental health nursing offered at an advanced level for the registered nurse student. Current health trends, issues, research, and legislation influencing professional nursing are investigated. The role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, a coordinator of care, and a member of the profession is explored with emphasis on the differences accompanying baccalaureate nursing education. Discussion includes topics relevant to clinical practice, research, and education; and will include ethical, legal, political, and cultural aspects of health care, decision making, responsibility, and accountability.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: NURSING OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY
The focus of this course is on the application of theories and concepts used by the nurse to assist childbearing families to achieve their maximum potential. There is an emphasis on relationships within families, access to and use of resources, and lifestyle and cultural diversity. Reproductive processes and women’s health issues are explored. The spectrum of nursing roles within the context of a variety of healthcare settings along with the process of decision making in healthcare is also explored.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: FAMILY HEALTH NURSING II
Provides a continuation of the application of theories and concepts across the span of adult life to include specific medical-surgical conditions. Emphasis is placed on integrating previously learned knowledge in more complex situations with the individual, his/her family, as well as groups and communities (IFGC), through application of the nursing process.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: PEDIATRIC NURSING
The focus of the course is on the application of holistic nursing principles and concepts used by the nurse to assist families to achieve their maximum potential. Emphasis is on interrelationships and intra-relationships of children and their families as well as appreciation of cultural diversity. Nursing process will be pediatric specific, with special consideration to developmentally appropriate nursing care and ethical decision making.

NURSING CARE IN THE UNITED STATES
The focus of the course is to prepare international registered nurse students for success in advanced nursing courses in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on concepts related to the U.S. health care delivery system and nursing practice in the U.S., in comparison to the home countries of the students.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II
The focus is on application of holistic nursing principles in the community. Application of nursing process within the community will be explored. Utilization of epidemiological date, health promotion, disease prevention, health planning/teaching, and issues of diversity will be emphasized at the local, state, national, and global levels.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Students are exposed to a variety of settings where the nurse functions in the community. Concepts relevant to community health nursing of epidemiology, health promotion, health planning/teaching, cultural awareness, consumerism, legislation, and world health concerns are explored. Emphasis on planning and providing nursing care for individuals, families, groups, and communities is related to community assessment, health promotion/patient education, and primary-secondary-tertiary prevention.

STATISTICS FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
The focus of this course is to provide a statistics course specifically for health science majors using techniques and data structures relevant to clinical investigations. General topics include choosing correct procedures and using statistics to understand clinical data. Specific topics include but are not limited to study design, central tendency and variability, probability, repeated measures analysis of variance, data association and prediction, and evaluating diagnostic procedures.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: NURSING MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY 4307)
Emphasis is on the management of nursing care and the management of personnel in health care settings. Theories of management, leadership, economics, and change are explored including the varying patterns of health care delivery and strategies for implementation. Case management as a nursing role in a managed care environment and strategies for implementation of the role are explored including the assessment and evaluation of quality within an organization.

NURSING MANAGEMENT FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE
Emphasis is on the management of nursing care and the management of personnel in health care settings expanding upon the expertise of the registered nurse. Theories of management, leadership, economics, and change are explored including the varying patterns of health care delivery and strategies for implementation. Case management as a nursing role in a managed care environment and strategies for implementation of the role are explored including the assessment of evaluation of quality within an organization.

SPECIAL TOPICS
Theoretical and/or clinical application of selected nurses issues.

SELECTED NURSING ISSUES
Selected nursing issues. To be conducted on an independent basis with the student and selected nursing faculty member. Issues may vary.

THEORIES AND CONCEPTS: CLINICAL DECISION MAKING
This course is an application of clinical judgment skills. Emphasis is placed on integrating previously learned concepts and theories with the student in the role of coordinator of care. Critical thinking is applied in resolving actual clinical problems.

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