Misericordia University (Department of Nursing)

The Nursing Department at Misericordia University is part of the College of Health Sciences .

We offer programs for beginning undergraduates; diploma or associate’s degree graduates with an R.N. license; second degree students; graduate students interested in advanced practice, and those who already have a master’s degree in nursing who are interested in post-master’s certification. The degree programs lead to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and/or the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.).

PHILOSOPHY
The nursing department supports the mission statement and philosophy of the university. The undergraduate nursing program is based on a complementary relationship between liberal arts and professional studies. The approach to education focuses on critical thinking as well as on the values and attitudes of justice, mercy, service, and hospitality.

Humans are viewed as intellectual, spiritual, and creative beings who are in constant interaction with their environments. Human beings have the potential for self-direction based on their developmental level and are characterized by the capacity for emotion, reasoning, and perceiving. The holistic view of humans takes into account the physical structure, mind, and spirit of the individual, as well as the environment in which each functions. Humans interact on the basis of respect for each other’s worth and dignity.

The environment as experienced by human beings is multidimensional and dynamic. It can be viewed as encompassing biological, physical, psychological, socio-cultural, political, and economic forces. Human beings experience the environment as individuals, families, groups, and communities, which can be described in terms of micro-systems and macro-systems.

Health is a dynamic sense of wellness which results from a process of making choices over time. A particular sense of wellness is perceived by individuals and is influenced by their self-esteem, inner sense of meaning, and desire to achieve their highest potential.

Nursing is an art involved in caring, and a science based on its own theory and research. The nursing process guides nursing practice and involves critical thinking as related to the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of knowing. Ethical and legal issues have a strong impact on the practice of nursing. Professional nursing is a vital, effective health service to the community. The faculty believe that professional nursing is committed to making quality health care available and accessible to all, thus reflecting the commitment to mercy, justice, and service. Professional nursing exerts an influence on, and is influenced by, several factors that contribute to the complexity of the health care system. These include newly developing patterns of providing services, the roles of other members of the health team, scientific and technological advances, research, and social and economic pressures. Leadership in nursing involves directing and managing client care, as well as collaborating with other health care professionals.

Learning is directed toward the development of values and professional role identification. It is lifelong and involves developmental changes. Learning involves critical thinking, which encompasses analysis and synthesis of knowledge. The faculty believe that learning occurs when the student actively participates in the learning process. Students have the responsibility to achieve their highest potential with the assistance of the faculty who act as facilitators. Teaching, therefore, is a collaborative process in which a student assumes progressive responsibility for personal learning.

Undergraduate education in nursing is built on a strong core of general education requirements and is generic in nature. Included within the undergraduate nursing curriculum are liberal arts and the sciences such as nutrition, anatomy, physiology, and developmental psychology, as well as other pure and behavioral sciences. The undergraduate program prepares nurse generalists who are capable of using nursing research, nursing process, and theories in a variety of settings. Students are prepared for graduate study in nursing.

ACCREDITATION FROM CCNE!
Misericordia University's Nursing Department received accreditation for 10 years from the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE). After a self-study report and a site visit the Nursing Department received accreditation with no recommendations! It was "The best report you can get", said Jennifer Butlin, the Director of CCNE.

NURSING PROGRAMS
The Nursing Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as special programs for nontraditional students. Click below on the program of interest:

Undergraduate -Leads to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
* Traditional (Generic) (for beginning undergraduate students)
* Part Time Accelerated Evening Nursing Program Adult Learner (for non-nursing associate degree, students with college credits and who hold a non-nursing bachelors degree
* Second Degree Program for students who hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree
* Expressway RN to BSN (for students who wish to complete courses in 5 week blocks, have an associate degree and an RN license)

NURSING UNDERGRADUATE
Undergraduate Program Highlights
The undergraduate program leads to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and is offered in three formats:
* Traditional Program Upon completion of degree requirements, students are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination. Students who are successful in completing this exam will be awarded a professional license to practice as a Registered Nurse (R.N.). This program is offered in a full-time day format.
* Second Degree Program (for students who hold a bachelor's degree in another field). Upon completion of degree requirements, students are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination. Students who are successful in completing this exam will be awarded a professional license to practice as a Registered Nurse (R.N.). This program is offered in both a full-time day and a part-time accelerated evening program (for adult learners only).
* Expressway RN to BSN Program (for students with a diploma or an associate's degree and an RN license). This is a degree completion program, with courses offered in an accelerated format. The program provides career mobility for Registered Nurses through the awarding of the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, upon completion of required course work.

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Department of Nursing Courses

CONCEPTUAL BASE OF NURSING PRACTICE
The emphasis in this course is on assisting the student to develop a theoretical base for nursing practice. Students are introduced to nursing process and the metaparadigm. An overview of selected models/theories will be presented as a way to view nursing practice.

INTERMEDIATE NURSING CONCEPTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN I
This course introduces concepts that establish a framework for wellness promotion within microsystems (individuals and families) across the lifespan. Research relevant to health promotion will be introduced.

INTERMEDIATE NURSING CONCEPTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN II
The concept of wellness is explored as it relates to individuals and families. Stress is examined as it impacts on the wellness of persons experiencing alterations in comfort, mobility, acid-base, fluid & electrolyte, gas exchange and transport. Personal, theoretical and empirical knowledge from the sciences, humanities and nursing are utilized as a frame of reference for understanding the maintenance of wellness.

APPLICATION OF INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN I
This course will apply the nursing process and selected nursing theorists to wellness concepts of microsystems (individuals and families) throughout the lifespan.

APPLICATION OF INTERMEDIATE NURSING CONCEPTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN II
Selected nursing theorists are utilized to develop a framework of nursing care for clients and families experiencing a temporary loss in their level of wellness due to an alteration in comfort, stress, mobility, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, transport and gas exchange. Health teaching, legal-ethical issues and research are discussed as they impact on individual/family wellness throughout the lifespan.

CLINICAL APPLICATION OF INTERMEDIATE NURSING CONCEPTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN I
The focus of nursing care is explored through clinical application of nursing process and nursing theories to clinical situations within microsystems (individual and families) across the lifespan. The student will focus on promotion of wellness.

CLINICAL APPLICATION OF INTERMEDIATE NURSING CONCEPTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN II
The focus of nursing care is explored through clinical application of nursing process and nursing theories to clinical situations with clients/families experiencing a temporary loss of wellness. The student is exposed to clinical situations of acute care and community health with clients across the lifespan. Semester junior year.

INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL NURSING CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES AND SKILLS I
This course develops and refines competencies in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills for application in clinical settings across the lifespan. Scientific and humanistic concepts are integrated with simulation of clinical skills.

INTERMEDIATE CLINICAL NURSING CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES AND SKILLS II
Develops intermediate competencies in cognitive, affective, and therapeutic communication skills for application in a clinical setting. Scientific and humanistic concepts are integrated with simulation of clinical skills for microsystems (individuals and families) experiencing a temporary loss of wellness across the lifespan.

PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS I
This course focuses on concepts basic to the development of professional practitioners. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, nursing theories, and the re-socialization of the professional nursing role. Knowledge bases for professional practice, the changing health care system, information technology, and practice strategies, including wellness and health promotion across the lifespan are explored.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
This course examines techniques used by registered nurses in the ongoing assessment of the health status of clients. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and physical assessment techniques used across the lifespan.

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH
This introductory course is designed to provide nursing students with an overview of the quantitative and qualitative research processes and to provide opportunities for cultivation of critical inquiry. Students will become consumers of research by evaluating published reports and identifying implications for nursing practice.

ADVANCED CLINICAL NURSING CONCEPTS, STRATEGIES, AND SKILLS
This course further develops and refines advanced competencies in cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills for application in a clinical setting. Scientific and humanistic concepts are integrated with simulation of clinical skills.

ISSUES IN NURSING
The focus of this course is to facilitate the student into the professional nursing role. The historical, current and futuristic aspects of nursing will be examined along with behavioral, socioeconomic, environmental, legal, ethical and political issues. Emphasis is placed on debate in order to promote active discourse and critical thinking.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue the investigation of selected topics. Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with preregistration information.

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