University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (Professional Program in Nursing)

The Professional Program in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay (UWGreen Bay) provides an opportunity for Registered Nurses (RNs) holding an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). This accredited, high quality program is designed to be nurse friendly. It is a flexible program designed to meet the needs of adult learners and working registered nurses. Prior learning is acknowledged through liberal articulation and transfer policies.

The program is built upon the foundation of the Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and includes general education courses, courses supportive of Nursing, and the upperlevel Nursing Major. The program consists of 120 credits for the BSN degree. The RN typically transfers 5760 credits through articulation agreements. Additional credits completed at other universities, colleges, or community colleges also transfer. The remaining UWGreen Bay requirements for graduation include 3033 credits of general education and support courses for the Nursing Major and 30 credits of upper level Nursing courses.

MISSION

The Professional Program in Nursing, an integral part of UW-Green Bay, has a mission consonant with that of the University, and is designed for qualified registered nurses who seek the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. To this end, the Program provides student-centered professional nursing education that builds on the experience, knowledge, and skills of registered nurses. In this way, the program helps meet the needs of society and the profession of nursing to improve health and health care delivery.

PHILOSOPHY

Baccalaureate education incorporates interdisciplinary knowledge from natural and social sciences, humanities, arts, and nursing. Baccalaureate education fosters an increased sense of professionalism, equips learners with professional knowledge and skills needed to meet the health needs of a diverse community, prepares students for a variety of professional nursing roles and for graduate education, and enables positive attitudes towards life long learning. RN to BSN education builds on the unique attributes, knowledge, and expertise of RN learners. The curriculum is problem focused and engages students in active learning.

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Professional Program in Nursing Courses

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF AGING
Course will address a wide range of issues connected with health and the biology of aging. It will examine the physiology of aging, diseases of aging, and how factors such as preventative measures, social support, medication use and stress can contribute to how healthy we are as we age.

TRAVEL COURSE
Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Techniques of health history and physical examination to ascertain normal from variation of normal health conditions, in addition cultural and developmental variations are considered.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
Concepts and theories pertinent to professional nursing practice are developed and historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors that influence nursing and health care are analyzed.

NURSING RESEARCH
Prepares nurses to identify and critique research and to evaluate the readiness of research as a basis for nursing practice.

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Examine nursing leadership and management using relevant theories and concepts. Analyze decision making in relation to delegation, supervision, and group process.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
This course provides an overview of community nursing theory, roles, tools and skills needed to promote the health of individuals, families, and populations in communities.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM
Community Health Nursing Practicum complements the theory, models, and concepts learned in Community Health Nursing. It is a practice component that brings community health nursing into reality. The focus is on disease prevention and health promotion for individuals, families, aggregates, and communities.

SYNTHESIS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Course focus is synthesis of professional nursing roles introduced in previous courses. In addition, nursing theories are analyzed in light of their value to practice. Nursing's societal involvement is emphasized.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING
Course topics vary. Typical topics include Health Aging, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Women's Health Care, Informatics, School Health.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.

TRAVEL COURSE
Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.

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