University of Central Florida (College of Nursing)

MISSION STATEMENT

Provide excellence in nursing education, research and service to develop clinicians, leaders and scholars who promote the health of diverse populations at the local, state, national and international level.

This mission is accomplished by:
* Focusing on vulnerable populations, innovative technology and health systems and policy
* Creating interdisciplinary and community partnerships
* Providing multi-modal, multi-site access for career advancement and professional development

VISION STATEMENT

The faculty of the College of Nursing comprises individuals who hold a collective vision about the present and future role of nursing as a central force in the health of clients and client systems, nationally and globally. This vision is based on the belief that a community-oriented approach to nursing care delivery is essential for educating the nurse of the future, and that community-oriented primary care concepts must be taught and practiced by immersing students within various local neighborhoods. In this way the students and the university community will have the opportunity to form collaborative partnerships. The vision of the faculty is communicated in its mission statement that focuses the education, practice, research and service functions of the faculty on outcomes characterized by creativity, innovation, excellence and quality.

HISTORY

University - The University of Central Florida (UCF) is one of eleven public universities within the Florida Board of Education's Division of Colleges and Universities. The University was founded in 1963 as Florida Technological University. The name was changed to the University of Central Florida in 1978. UCF serves an eleven-county area. Since its inception, UCF has grown to meet the needs of the Central Florida metropolitan area. Fall 2006 enrollment at the University exceeded 46,000 students.

College of Nursing - The University received authorization from the State of Florida Board of Regents (BOR) and the Board of Nursing to initiate a nursing program in 1978. The College of Nursing (UCF-CON) began as the Department of Nursing, and admitted its first class of undergraduate students in 1979. The UCF-CON was approved to offer the BSN degree to both basic (Basic BSN) and RN mobility (RN to BSN) students on the Orlando campus, and the RN to BSN program on UCF campuses at Brevard and Daytona Beach. A second degree BSN option for non-nurse college graduates began in May 2003.

In 1992, the BOR approved planning for the Masters program and in 1995 the MSN program started. The MSN program includes tracks for Adult, Family & Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Leadership & Management, and Clinical Nurse Specialist.

In 1995, the Department of Nursing became a School of Nursing.

In 1997, web-based RN to BSN courses were developed and an RN to MSN program option was initiated. From 1998-2002 the School of Nursing expanded the basic BSN program to Brevard and the RN to BSN program was offered totally web-based. In 1999, graduate certificate options were offered in Nursing and Health Professional Education, and Post MSN Nurse Practitioner. In 2005, two new master's tracks were offered, Clinical Nurse Leader and the Nurse Educator.

The Doctoral Program commenced in 2003. The program has three areas of focus: vulnerable populations, application of innovative technologies to nursing education and clinical care, and healthcare systems and policy.

The School of Nursing became a College of Nursing on July 1, 2007.

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College of Nursing Courses

NURSING AS A PROFESSION
Professional nursing roles in contemporary society covering a range of topics using discourse methodology that forms a foundation for nursing and health care.

ESSENTIALS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Apply nursing process and core scientific principles to technical psychomotor nursing skills. Integrate evidence-based principles and nursing process to clients in long-term care.

ESSENTIALS OF NURSING PRACTICE LAB
Lab to learn and apply scientific and evidence-based principles as they relate to technical psychomotor nursing skills.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Concepts of health assessment of clients.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT LAB
Clinical application of concepts and techniques of health assessment of clients.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Concepts and nursing care applications of the pathophysiological basis of illness.

PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Principles of pharmacology and application to nursing practice.

NURSING RESEARCH
Nursing research as a basis for nursing practice. Selected experiences in reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting nursing research for nursing practice.

ACCELERATED NURSING RESEARCH SEMINAR
Accelerated study of systematic approaches to problematic situations in nursing. Selected experiences in investigating, analyzing, and interpreting nursing research and nursing issues.

NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT I
Integrate biopsychosocial models of nursing practice for individuals and families experiencing health risks, short-term illness or chronic health problems.

NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT I: CLINICAL PRACTICE
Clinical experience applying biopsychosocial models of nursing practice for clients experiencing health risks, short-term illness, or chronic health problems.

NURSING CARE OF FAMILIES
Concepts of family nursing as they relate to health promotion, maintenance and illness management for childbearing and childbearing families.

NURSING CARE OF FAMILIES CLINICAL
Nursing practice to address health promotion, maintenance and illness management needs of childbearing and childbearing families.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Concepts of community health nursing focusing on community as client and levels of prevention across the lifespan.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL
Clinical concepts of community health nursing focusing on community as client, and levels of prevention across the lifespan.

ESSENTIALS OF NURSING PRACTICE CLINICAL
Application of the nursing process, scientific and evidence-based principles in the nursing care of clients in long-term care.

PRINCIPLES OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
Basic principles and concepts in oncology. Focus on cancer as it affects individuals and families. Emphasis on cancer treatment, symptoms management and psychosocial response.

DIMENSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
Theoretical bases of professional nursing practice for RN to BSN students.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIALIZATION SEMINAR
Application of library utilization and professional writing skills, critical thinking and stress management principles to the beginning role of the professional nurse. Spring.

THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Examination of the role and function of the professional nurse, including professional standards, legal and practice issues.

BIOETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE-HONORS
Includes questions concerning human values, legal and ethical questions arising in health care delivery policy issues and professional practice among licensed health care professionals.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF NURSING AND HEALTH CARE
Comparative analysis of professional nursing practice and health care system in the United States and selected countries.

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