University of San Diego (Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science)

The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research intensive environment.

We educate graduate level nurses to optimize health, promote healing, and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, service to the community, and leadership at local and global levels.

We seek to deepen our commitment to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of the individual.

HISTORY

In September, 1973, the late Philip Y. Hahn committed an endowment of $1 million for the establishment of a School of Nursing. It was the overwhelming consensus of professionals in the field that this new school should provide a professional education for Registered Nurses in San Diego leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The first class of students graduated in May, 1976 at the same time the School received its full eight year accreditation from the National League for Nursing. In reponse to the community, the School developed a Master's program in nursing, graduating its first class in May, 1979. Following numerous requests for doctoral education, a feasiblity study was undertaken in 1984 and a Doctor of Nursing Science program was approved by the Board of Trustees. The first doctoral student graduated in June, 1989. In December of 1998, the Board of Trustees approved the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Students were admitted to the new PhD program beginning in Fall 1999. The two most recent curricular innovations are the Clinical Nursing track and the Masters Entry in Nursing Program (MEPN). This is the School's first program for non-RN students and is designed for the second career student who has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in another field. The initial MEPN class began in June 2002.

Today, the Hahn School of Nursing offers a full array of academic programs.The School is widely known for its dedication to educating leaders in high quality, cost-effective health care for the public.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, in keeping with that of the university, is to prepare graduates committed to an ongoing search for truth in the context of intellectual openness. This commitment is fostered by teaching excellence and a values-based curriculum, which emphasizes the dignity of the individual. The intent of all the programs is to graduate individuals who exhibit excellence in clinical practice, a multicultural perspective, and appreciation of the needs of vulnerable populations. Students and faculty share responsibility for the development of collaborative partnerships with one another, the community, and society at large. It is also part of the mission of the school to provide a learning environment that addresses the needs of the whole student. This effort is supported by the facilities and services of the larger university as well as by interactions between students and faculty. Finally, it is the purpose of the school to support scholarly endeavors that will contribute to social change in ways that foster health.

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Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science Courses

CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
This course provides an overview of the nature of the profession of nursing and its conceptual bases. Course content includes a beginning analysis of nursing theories and theories from other disciplines relevant to professional nursing practice. Emphasis is also placed on expanding students’ abilities to use the nursing process in the care of individuals, families, and population groups. Class assignments assist the student with developing skills in writing and oral presentation, and information management. (Fall semester)

COMMUNICATION THEORY AND PROCESS
This course focuses on communication as a process essential to the nurse-client relationship as well as professional nursing practice. The student is provided with basic theoretical concepts related to therapeutic communication skills and strategies. Facilitating effective communication in small groups is also examined. Three hours of lecture, one hour of seminar, three hours of laboratory. (Fall semester)

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
The focus of this course is on the further development of skills in holistic client assessment throughout the life span. These skills are applied within the framework of the nursing process to meet the individual’s needs for health maintenance and promotion. Two hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory. (Spring semester)

CARE OF THE FAMILY
The focus of this course is on the family within the community and the health care system. Frameworks used to assess families include the developmental, systems, and structural-functional. Interventions with families emphasize promotion and maintenance of health, as well as resolution of existing health problems. Students have clinical opportunities in official and voluntary agencies to integrate selected theories and concepts using the nursing process as they interact with clients and families in their homes and community settings. Two hours of lecture, one hour of seminar, nine hours of laboratory.

CARE OF POPULATIONS
The health of the community and subgroups within the community are the focus of this course. Students learn to apply nursing and public health concepts to promoting and restoring the health of population groups. Nursing involvement in the legislative and regulatory processes as they affect health status and health care delivery is addressed. Selected community health problems and their implications for community health nursing practice are considered. Two hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of seminar, 4.5 hours of laboratory.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study related to a particular specialty area. Developed by the faculty and student.

CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
Focuses on health of the community and subgroups within the community. Students learn to apply nursing and public health concepts to promoting and restoring the health of population groups. Nursing involvement in the legislative and regulatory processes as they affect health status, and health care delivery is addressed. Selected community health problems and their implications for community health practice are considered.

CULTURE AND VULNERABILITY IN NURSING PRACTICE
This course focuses on culture and socio-economic status (SES) as context that influences the health of various ethnic, cultural, and other vulnerable groups. Influences that shape access to and use of health care resources, and that contribute to health disparities are explored. Students are encouraged to explore their own cultural heritage and life trajectories to build a basis for understanding that of others. A variety of learning experiences are geared toward: 1) understanding one’s own cultural and socio-historical background; 2) understanding health and illness care practices of select groups; 3) using a variety of theoretical frameworks for socio-cultural assessment, and planning and implementing socio-cultural relevant information.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS AND RESEARCH
This course explores and critiques the theoretical foundations of nursing science as a basis for the development of research. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of theory and research to the knowledge base and practice of nursing.

LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE
This course provides an understanding of nursing’s leadership role in the analysis and evaluation of policy, organization, and financing of health care. Focuses on the organization of health care systems, the political and economic forces that influence health care delivery, and the formulation of policies affecting health and health care.

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