Southern Nazarene University (School of Nursing)

Southern Nazarene University (SNU), the governing institution for the Southern Nazarene University School of Nursing, is a private, liberal arts institution and the recognized university for the South Central Educational Region of the Church of the Nazarene. Policy and control are under the direction of its Board of Trustees, which is selected by the districts of the Church of the Nazarene from its four-state region: Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Southern Nazarene University was established in 1899 by the merging over time, of several educational institutions in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas. It has existed at its present location since 1909. The University has undergone several name changes, becoming Southern Nazarene University in 1986. A branch campus was established in Tulsa in 1991.

The University’s historical mission includes a commitment to integrating faith, learning and living through study of the liberal arts and preparation for various careers and areas of service. Its spirit is ecumenical and its programs are available to all individuals who desire a higher education experience that is Christian in atmosphere and purpose. The goals and spirit of the University are exemplified in its motto, “Character – Culture – Christ”.

The School of Nursing was established in 1979 and officially opened in the fall of 1980. The first class of twelve nursing students graduated in 1982. The School of Nursing has been continuously approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing since its inception and was continuously accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) from 1986 to 2002. The baccalaureate program received provisional approval by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 1998 and, following a site visit in fall 2001, was granted accreditation with no recommendations for a 10-year period (2002-2012).

In addition to the traditional baccalaureate nursing program, there is also a track for registered nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing and a graduate nursing track to prepare nurse educators. Both the RN/BS track and the graduate nursing track use a modularized, accelerated delivery system and are offered at both the Bethany and Tulsa campuses.

The School of Nursing believes it has a major role in developing future leaders of nursing and the Bachelor/Master of Science Degree with a nursing major earned at SNU is the key to a future that is personally and professionally rewarding, satisfying and almost limitless in its scope.

MISSION

The mission of the School of Nursing is to integrate faith, learning and living with the educational process and to seek excellence in preparing students for entry into professional nursing. The curriculum provides a foundation for graduate study and lifelong learning. Within a Christian environment, students are educated to practice in diverse settings with persons, families and communities.

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the Southern Nazarene University School of Nursing is in agreement with the philosophy of the University as stated in its motto, mission and purposes. The nursing faculty is committed to integrating Christian faith, living and learning principles into daily conduct and the practice of nursing and is guided by the following beliefs about PERSON, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, NURSING and EDUCATION.

We believe each PERSON is a spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social being, created in the image of God, who can only be understood when viewed holistically. As a spiritual being, each person has the potential for consciousness of God and a personal relationship with Him. Each person is an open system interacting with both internal and external environmental factors. Through life experiences, each person develops values and behavior patterns that result in individuality and uniqueness. Each person exists in a social order communicating knowledge, feelings and cultural values while forming attachments to family, community and society.

We believe the ENVIRONMENT is the milieu in which people live and includes all internal and external factors that interact with the person, the family or the community throughout the life experience. Internal factors are those that arise from within a person’s physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual being. External factors are those outside of the person and consist of physical surroundings, interactions with other persons, social systems, communities and the universe. These factors are in continuous interaction and result in varied responses. Since the environment and the person are considered open systems, it is impossible to completely separate the person from the environment.

We believe HEALTH is a dynamic process that exists on a continuum from high-level wellness to illness. High-level wellness implies an optimum level of functioning for that individual in all areas of life. Illness is manifested as a disturbance of functioning in one or more areas. Death is viewed as a life process that can occur at any point on the wellness-illness continuum. Society and culture influence the way each person views wellness, illness and death.

We believe professional NURSING is a compassionate ministry based on Christian love that assists the person, family and/or community to achieve optimum levels of wellness across the lifespan and comfort and dignity at the end of life. NURSING is both an art and a science based on a broad base of scientific knowledge and a Christian world view. NURSING is an orderly process that is therapeutic, dynamic and interpersonal, utilizing compassion, communication, critical thinking, therapeutic nursing interventions (based on knowledge, skill and judgment), cultural sensitivity and professionalism.

We believe EDUCATION is the development of affective, cognitive and psychomotor abilities. We believe NURSING EDUCATION is designed to prepare competent practitioners of nursing and should take place in an institution of higher learning with study of the liberal arts and sciences providing a broad foundation for specialized learning. Students and faculty are active participants in the teaching-learning process with learning being the responsibility of the student and facilitation of learning being the responsibility of the faculty. Teaching and learning are best accomplished in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity to diverse beliefs, values, and customs.

TRADITIONAL B.S. WITH A NURSING MAJOR

The nursing program at Southern Nazarene University is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. A four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing (B.S.) is offered. The program involves 55 academic hours of nursing courses and 75 hours of general education and prerequisite courses. The nursing courses include classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences and are scheduled over five semesters beginning in the spring semester of the sophomore year. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of hospitals and agencies in the community. Selection for admission into the nursing program is made at the end of the fall semester of the sophomore year. Preference is given to applicants whose preparatory work is completed at SNU. Applications are distributed in the Health Assessment pre-nursing course. Both a cumulative and pre-nursing GPA of 2.75 and completion of all prerequisite courses at a ‘C’ level or higher are required for admission. A test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper and pencil), 213 (computer based), or 79/80 (internet based) is required for international students.

Licensed practical nurses may challenge a maximum of 10 hours of nursing courses. Upon successful completion of the challenge examinations and other requirements for advanced placement, credit will be given. Copies of the advanced placement policies may be obtained in the School of Nursing office. Transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis by School of Nursing faculty.

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School of Nursing Courses

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
A course designed to introduce students to professional nursing. The focus is on skills and resources necessary for success in nursing school, as well as trends in nursing. Students are introduced to the philosophy of the School of Nursing and the Oklahoma Nursing Act.

CORE CONCEPTS OF NURSING
The focus of this course is on core concepts of nursing and interactions required for beginning nurses to build on for future practice. Dosage calculation and basic medical terminology will be covered along with concepts related to communication.

PHARMACOLOGY
Pharmacological concepts related to the classifications of medications as well as the nursing implications for administering the medications will be discussed.

NUTRITION
Basic principles of nutrition are discussed with emphasis on the biochemical aspects of food as they relate to health and disease to the individual.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
A theoretical basis for holistic health assessment of well and ill individuals across the lifespan is presented. Instruction and practice in taking comprehensive histories and performing system and region specific physical examinations are provided. Findings are documented, analyzed, and interpreted as they are related to the practice of nursing at the baccalaureate level.

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Fundamental concepts of critical thinking and the nursing process, basic nursing skills, and a beginning understanding of the body systems are introduced in this course. Concepts of critical thinking will be presented. The nursing process is utilized in caring for individuals and families experiencing a variety of conditions along the wellness-illness continuum. Therapeutic intervention skills foundational to nursing practice are presented in a laboratory setting and practiced in a clinical setting. Introductory medical-surgical concepts as they apply to body systems are introduced to provide the student with a foundation to practice nursing.

NURSING CARE OF CHILDBEARING FAMILY
Review of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social concepts which occur in childbearing. The development of the family within the context of the culture is explored; both form an individual, family, and group perspective. Health maintenance and promotion will be studied. Those theories and concepts are then applied in the process of nursing care to promote wellness in the life span through clinical experiences, care plans and in the completion of a family study.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Focuses on the holistic understanding of physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of life that impact the mental health of individuals, families and communities.

ADULT NURSING I
Building upon foundational concepts presented in prerequisite courses, the nursing process is applied in caring for multi-cultural individuals and families experiencing simple to complex medical-surgical problem. Content includes the patho-physiology, diagnostic procedures, treatments and nursing interventions for disturbances of health related to all body systems. Nursing care focuses on enabling individuals and their families to achieve the highest possible level of wellness. Research findings are incorporated in the plan of care when appropriate.

NURSING CARE OF THE CHILD
The physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of the child is examined. Health maintenance and promotion of the well child is explored. Disease processes and health problems common to childhood are studied. These theories and concepts are applied to the process of nursing care to promote wellness in infancy through adolescence through clinical experiences in a variety of multi cultural settings.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Concepts related to issues in caring for community, state, national and international populations are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse to promote wellness within populations. Community agencies and international opportunities are utilized for clinical practice.

INVESTIGATIVE STUDIES IN NURSING
The scientific approach to problem-solving and theory development is explored. Knowledge of the research process is expanded through critical analysis of nursing research articles.

NURSING LEADERSHIP
Concepts of leadership and management as they relate to nursing practice, nursing service, and the delivery of health care are explored. Emphasis is on application of these concepts within the clinical setting. Organization and role theories are analyzed within the assigned clinical area. Researchable problems are identified. An NCLEX preparation lab is included.

PROFESSIONAL TRENDS AND ISSUES IN NURSING
Trends, issues and current events affecting the delivery of health care and nursing practice are explored and analyzed. Emphasis is on socialization of the new graduate into the practice of professional nursing.

ADULT NURSING II
Building upon foundational concepts presented in prerequisite courses, the nursing process is applied in caring for multi-cultural individuals and families experiencing complex and critical medical-surgical problems. Content includes the patho-physiology, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and nursing interventions for disturbances of health related to all body systems. Nursing care focuses on enabling the individuals and their families to achieve the highest possible level of wellness. Research findings are incorporated in the plan of care when appropriate.

GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
Concepts and theories involving the care of aging people are presented. Emphasis is on the promotion of the highest possible quality of life and wellness. Recognition and management of common geriatric conditions is also presented. Clinical competencies are practiced in various agencies that serve the aged population.

NURSING SEMINAR
This is an elective course to be taken during the final semester of the senior year. It serves as a capstone course, assisting students in synthesizing materials covered throughout the nursing program.

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