Point Loma Nazarene University (School of Nursing)

Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing offers both graduate and undergraduate programs. The Undergraduate Program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. The program is offered at PLNU's main campus in San Diego, California. The Graduate Program offers a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Education.

MISSION STATEMENT

Liberal arts education in the Wesleyan tradition leads to a search for truth and provides a framework for the ethical standards of professional nursing practice. The nursing faculty of Point Loma Nazarene University is dedicated to preparing competent, responsible practitioners who are committed to service and leadership as professional nurses. Graduates are able to function at an entry level of professional practice in a wide variety of health-care settings.

DEAN'S WELCOME

Point Loma Nazarene University has a wonderful academic history and it’s exciting to be growing into the 21st century. The School of Nursing (SON) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Our graduates are highly sought out in the San Diego community and throughout the world as their lives and careers expand.

The Christian aspect of the curricula and the spirituality of our students, fits perfectly with the fine-tuned skills they take with them into their professional lives. The SON faculty care about their students and take seriously their role as advisors throughout the challenges facing each nursing major. The relationships developed are genuine and lasting.

In 2002, we began our Master of Science in Nursing program with an emphasis on the education role of the nurse with four Clinical Nurse Specialist options in Med/Surg, Mental Health, Family and Geriatrics. While there is a critical shortage of nurses in the United States, there is an even more critical shortage of qualified nurse educators to prepare the next generation of nurses. Our graduate program is assisting with meeting this need.

I invite you to also visit Campus Life at Point Loma to experience more of the exciting and fun experiences of college life here at the Point. And to also contact us to make arrangements for your visit to tour Point Loma Nazarene University and the School of Nursing.

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School of Nursing Courses

TRANSITION TO ADAPTATION NURSING
Introduction to the Adaptation Model in nursing. Additional content is determined through individual evaluation of student’s previous nursing coursework in order to facilitate student transfer into upper-division nursing courses.

NURSING OF INDIVIDUALS: ADULT HEALTH I
Nursing process is studied within the framework of adaptation. Major concepts of nursing theory are considered and illustrated in the areas of basic needs, acute, and chronic illness, rehabilitation, and the aging process. Examination of clients emphasizing skills in history taking, physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual assessments.

NURSING OF INDIVIDUALS: CLINICAL PRACTICUM I
Includes application of nursing theory to practice in major areas of nursing in a variety of hospitals and health agencies within the San Diego community. Learning laboratory experiences are provided concomitantly to increase competency in nursing practice.

NURSING OF INDIVIDUALS:ADULT HEALTH II
Nursing process is applied to adults with a variety of health care problems within the framework of adaptation. Emphasis is placed on the teaching/ learning process and a comprehensive application of the adaptation framework in client care.

NURSING OF INDIVIDUALS: CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
Includes application of nursing theory to practice in major areas of nursing in a variety of hospitals and health agencies within the San Diego community. Learning laboratory experiences are provided concomitantly to increase competency in nursing practice.

PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING
Comprehensive examination of basic theoretical foundations for drug therapy by exploring the pharmacodynamics of commonly used drugs along with the nursing implications and interventions necessary for safe therapy.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Comprehensive approach to examining the client and the family, focusing on developing knowledge and skills in history taking, assessments and ability to communicate this information appropriately. Assessments include physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT CLINICAL
Application of physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual assessments of the individual and the family. A clinical course which includes laboratory activities and independent practice.

NURSING OF FAMILIES: CHILD/ADOLESCENT FOCUS
Focuses on nursing theory as it relates to adaptation of families with children and adolescents who have alterations in health status.

NURSING OF FAMILIES: CHILD/ADOLESCENT CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Consists of opportunities for application of nursing theory and child development as it relates to adaptation of child and adolescent clients and their families.

NURSING OF FAMILIES: THE CHILDBEARING PROCESS
Focuses on nursing theory as it relates to adaptation of families in the childbearing years.

NURSING OF FAMILIES: THE CHILDBEARING PROCESS CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Consists of opportunities for application of nursing theory as it relates to the adaptation of families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, including the care of the new born.

NURSING OF FAMILIES: ADULT HEALTH III
Focuses on nursing theory in the care of clients who have major alterations in health and the adaption of themselves and their families to critical illness. Advanced concepts of adult health and critical care nursing are the basis for the course.

NURSING OF FAMILIES: ADULT HEALTH III CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Nursing process is applied to adults experiencing multi-system failure. Emphasis is placed on assessment of individual and family needs in critical illness.

PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS IN NURSING
Transitional course for advanced placement into nursing program. Nursing concepts such as report writing, adaptation, current nursing theories, historical and philosophical basis, analysis of contemporary issues, holistic nursing care and professional nurse roles.

CLINICAL NURSING INTERNSHIP
Opportunity to gain clinical experience at a designated student nurse level in selected health care agencies, working as an employee under direct supervision of designated preceptor. Twelve to sixteen hours of experience per week. Seminars with faculty member are required. Any combination of the above levels not to exceed a total of nine units.

NURSING RESEARCH
A study of activities and processes involved in investigating a selected nursing problem. Includes individual or small group work in the use of beginning level research methods. Quantitative and qualitative methods are examined.

TOPICS IN NURSING
Offers concentrations of study in selected areas of nursing practice. Topics include a theory component and may include a clinical component. May be repeated to a total of six units.

HEALTH PROMOTION IN ADULT DEVELOPMENT
This course explores development of the individual from early adulthood to death. Biophysical and psychosocial issues are explored as they apply to early adulthood, middlescence and old age. Specific developmental tasks are identified in each age group. Gender role development is also explored. Ethical, social, spiritual, and moral issues are introduced as they apply to the aging process. All of these topics are discussed within the framework of professional nursing practice, and health promotion.

HEALTH OF WOMEN IN A MULTICULTURAL WORLD–WS
Explores the relationship between society, culture, environment, the health of women, and the health care services of women. the approach is global or international in perspective. Participants are expected to research their own cultural heritage and describe what impact this heritage has on personal health expectations and use of health care in American Society.

FAMILY VIOLENCE
A course examining the incidence of a broad range of abuse and neglect in society. The course covers both physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect of children from birth to adolescence, date rape, spousal abuse and abuse of elderly. This course examines causes, assessment criteria, current treatment approaches, requirement for reporting, and long-term effects on children, families, and society.

NURSING OF COMMUNITIES: MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS
Focuses on the holistic understanding of the sociocultural, psychological, and situational aspects of life that impact the mental health of families and communities. Health and illness are seen from a complex, multi-dimensional, meaning-centered, and critical perspective with an emphasis on the promotion of mental health and wellness. Includes perspectives on group dynamics and sociopolitical systems as they impact mental health.

NURSING OF COMMUNITIES: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Application of a unique clinical process based upon a critical synthesis of concepts from nursing and social sciences. Emphasis is on delivering care to communities and groups with a focus on wellness and mental health promotion. Students apply theory in both inpatient and community agencies.

NURSING OF COMMUNITIES: COMMUNITY HEALTH FOCUS
The focus is on the health of populations with emphasis on epidemiology, health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, health policy, health care delivery systems, and cultural competency. A community assessment and community teaching project is required.

NURSING OF COMMUNITIES: COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Application of the nursing process to individuals, families, and communities using the concepts studied in Nursing 460 Community Health Focus. Students work with families in a variety of community based settings including a health department.

NURSING OF COMMUNITIES: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOCUS
Focus is on leadership and management theories, skills and styles within multiple health care environments. Content includes nursing theory as it relates to leadership/management principles, coordinating client care, interdisciplinary team approaches, managing personal and organizational resources, legal, ethical and political influences on the professional nurse.

NURSING OF COMMUNITIES: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CLINICAL
PRACTICUM
Application of leadership and management theories, skills and styles that have been presented in Leadership and Management Focus.

TRENDS/ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Explores transitional factors for students assuming a professional role. Analyzes trends and issues in professional nursing including ethical, economical, political, legal, and educational.

SPECIAL STUDIES IN NURSING
Concentrated study and experience in a selected area of nursing not otherwise available to nursing majors in the program. The student prepares, in consultation with the course coordinator, an appropriate design for the study, taking into consideration interest, relevancy to nursing, and availability of resources. May be repeated to a total of six units.

DIRECTED CLINICAL STUDIES IN NURSING
Concentrated clinical experience in a selected area of nursing not otherwise available. The student prepares, in consultation with the course coordinator, an appropriate design for the study, taking into consideration interest, relevancy to nursing, and availability of resources. May be repeated to a total of six units.

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