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# BSN Program Course Descriptions

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# BSN Program ⏎ Course Descriptions

Classes begin June 29th

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## BSN Program – Schedule of Courses

The mission of the Arizona College of Nursing BSN degree program is to prepare
professional nurses who are competent in delivering evidence-based patient- and
community-centered care as members and leaders of an interprofessional health
care team with an emphasis on quality improvement that drives desired patient,
systems and population outcomes.

To view California only course exceptions, please visit our 
[Academic Catalog](https://arizonacollege.edu/student-services/catalog-calendar/)
.

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## Required General Education & Science Course Descriptions

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The BSN degree program is divided into two parts: general education and core
nursing. BSN nursing is grounded in a foundation of liberal arts and sciences.
The program requires 50\* credits hours of general education that prepare the
student for the nursing curriculum and are designed to achieve the following
outcomes:

- Communicating effectively: Communicate clearly and appropriately in writing
  with the ability to logically defend one’s position.
- Solving problems quantitatively: Analyze data quantitatively as the basis for
  making valid inferences in order to draw appropriate conclusions.
- Exploring the natural world: Apply principles of physical and biological
  science to interpret human-environment interaction.
- Understanding human behavior: Apply principles of biobehavioral science to
  interpret human behavior and social interaction.
- Including diverse perspectives: Value the inclusion of diversity in all social
  processes.
- Engaging civically: Impact communities through advocacy.

_\* Colorado only: 47 Gen ed credit hours, 73 core credit hours. Colorado exceptions are found on pages 12-13 of our [Academic Catalog](https://arizonacollege.edu/student-services/academic-catalog/)._

### Academic Foundations Seminar: AFS 100

_0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

_This seminar is focused on building a strong foundation for student success in the BSN program. The workshops in this seminar focus on equipping students with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes as they progress through their nursing education. The purpose of the course is to ensure that all students enrolled in the BSN program at Arizona College of Nursing are familiar with the resources used in the program, able to demonstrate access to their resources, are fully informed about the program requirements, and introduced to strategies to support their success._
Prerequisites: None

### General Education & Science: BIO 189

Fundamentals of Biology
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This foundational biology course is a survey of basic biological concepts,
processes, structures and functions. The emphasis is on the relevance of
fundamental biological principles to human biology and health. Prerequisites:
None

### General Education & Science: BIO 201

Natural Science – General: Human Anatomy/Physiology I (Lecture/Lab)
_4.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

The first of a two sequence course that focuses on the structure and function of
the human body. The emphasis is on typical anatomical structures and human body
system function and interaction. The course is organized by select human body
systems. Prerequisites: BIO 189

### General Education & Science: BIO 202

Natural Science – General: Human Anatomy/Physiology II (Lecture/Lab)
_4.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

The second of a two sequence course that focuses on the structure and function
of the human body. The emphasis is on typical anatomical structures and human
body system function and interaction. The course is organized by select human
body systems. Prerequisites: BIO 189, BIO 201

### General Education & Science: BIO 205

Natural Science – General: Microbiology (Lecture/Lab)
_4.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses the interrelationship between biological organisms of the
macroand microscopic worlds. The emphasis is on the impact of microorganisms on
human health and function. Prerequisites: BIO 189

### General Education & Science: CHM 130

Natural Science – Quantitative: Introductory Chemistry (Lecture/Lab)
_4.0 Credit Hours_

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This foundational chemistry course is a survey of basic general organic and
biochemistry concepts, processes and structures. The emphasis is on the
relevance of fundamental chemistry principles to human health and functioning.
Prerequisites: None

### General Education & Science: ENG 101

First Year Composition I
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This course is an introduction to scholarly writing and research. It serves as
the foundation of skills needed for appropriate academic and professional
writing. The emphasis is on organization, formatting and source integration.
Prerequisites : None

### General Education & Science: ENG 102

First Year Composition II
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This course is an introduction to rhetoric in relation to academic and
professional writing. It serves to foster critical thinking and argumentation
skills. The emphasis is on source evaluation and argument structure.
Prerequisites : ENG 101

### General Education & Science: PSC 101\*

Introduction to American Politics\*
_3.0 Credit Hours\*_

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This course is an introduction to the political culture and behavior that shape
American politics. The emphasis is on political concepts and processes and their
policies and public governance. (Satisfies the legislative requirement for the
United States and Nevada Constitutions.) Prerequisites : None

_\*Not applicable in Colorado_

### General Education & Science: HCR 230

Culture & Health/Humanities: Cultural Diversity & Global Health
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on human diversity and its relevance to human health and
functioning. Emphasis is on developing self-awareness of one’s own perspective
on diversity including cultural influence and bias. Exploration of
non-allopathic healing practices is included. Prerequisites : None

### General Education & Science: HCR 240

Human Systems: Human Pathophysiology
_4.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on the biophysical aspects of human health alterations
including disease, illness, injury and pathology. Emphasis is on abnormal
function of human body systems and their interaction. Prerequisites : BIO 189,
BIO 201, BIO 202

### General Education & Science: MAT 151

Mathematical Studies: College Mathematics
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This foundational mathematics course focuses on mathematical skills, techniques
and operations for problem solving in the health sciences. The emphasis is on
dimensional analysis and solving for unknowns. The course includes financial and
basic probability calculations. Prerequisites : None

### General Education & Science: NTR 241

Human Systems: Human Nutrition
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on the role of nutrition on human health and function. The
course spans all levels of prevention. The emphasis is on health promotion and
nutrition therapy. Prerequisites: CHM 130

### General Education & Science: PSY 101

Social & Behavioral Sciences: Introduction to Psychology
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This foundational psychology course is a survey of basic mental concepts,
principles and processes that impact human health and function. Emphasis is on
the scientific study of human thought and behavior. Prerequisites : None

### General Education & Science: PSY 230

Statistics/Quantitative Analysis: Statistics
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This course is an introduction to concepts in descriptive and inferential
statistics with an application to psychology and the health sciences. The
emphasis is on statistical methods and the ability to make valid inferences. The
course includes use of contemporary information processing technology.
Prerequisites : None

### General Education & Science: PSY 240

Social & Behavioral Sciences: Human Development
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on human development throughout the lifespan. The emphasis
is on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes at each stage of
life. The course includes sociocultural influences on growth and development.
Prerequisites : None

## Nursing Core Semester 5 Course Descriptions

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Learning takes place in multiple environments including the classroom, clinical
agencies, simulation and learning laboratories, the community and virtually
through the internet. Courses may be offered residentially, online or in a
blended format.

The faculty at Arizona College of Nursing commit to teaching-learning practices
that are evidence based, interactive and student centered. Learning is an active
process facilitated by faculty. Students engage actively with faculty, peers and
patients to promote learning and achieve competence for entry-level nursing
practice. Faculty are readily available for extra support, tutoring and
guidance. Students and their success are at the heart of everything faculty do.

### Semester 5: NUR 211

Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-Making
_2.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on the foundational knowledge and skills required to develop
clinical judgment and decision making in order to provide safe and effective
patient-centered care as a member of an interprofessional team. Emphasis is on
the use of the nursing process as a model for delivering care. Prerequisites:
Admission to Core Nursing Program

### Semester 5: NUR 213

Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice I
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the first in a three-course sequence that focuses on the ethical, legal
and professional standards, concepts and processes that guide and inform nursing
practice. Emphasis is on the use of these various components in the processes of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to deliver
patient- centered interprofessional care that achieves desired patient, systems
and population outcomes. The course is organized by various professional and
practice-relevant concepts. Prerequisites: Admission to Core Nursing Program

### Semester 5: NUR 215

Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice
_2.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the foundational knowledge and skills for professional
nursing practice. Emphasis is on basic care processes for patient-centered
interprofessional care that achieve desired patient outcomes in adults and older
adults. Prerequisite: Admission to Core Nursing Program

### Semester 5: NUR 215L

Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice Practicum
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where basic nursing care processes are applied to
adults and older adults in order to achieve desired patient outcomes. Course
includes the training in and practice of select psychomotor skills in the
laboratory setting. Prerequisites: Admission to Core Nursing Program

### Semester 5: NUR 216

Health Assessment
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the gathering and evaluation of biopsychosocial data from
adults and older adults to inform clinical judgment and make an evidence-based
decision regarding priority actions. Emphasis is on physical assessment and
health history taking. Course includes training in and practice of select health
assessment skills in the laboratory setting. Prerequisites: Admission to Core
Nursing Program

### Semester 5: NUR 218

Interprofessional Communications
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the development of effective communication and
collaboration skills that promote safe and high-quality patient-centered
interprofessional care. Prerequisites: Admission to Core Nursing Program

### Semester 5: NUR 338

Leader in Quality & Patient Safety I
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the first of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
participate in and lead practice initiatives that promote patient safety and
improvement of the quality of interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the
structures, processes, sociopolitical issues and human factors that affect
patient safety and quality. Prerequisites: Admission to Core Nursing Program

## Nursing Core Semester 6 Course Descriptions

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The BSN degree program is supported by a variety of web-based education
applications that support the development of critical thinking and clinical
judgement. Such applications include virtual clinical scenarios, virtual
laboratory simulations, interactive e-books, personalized learning platforms and
video case studies.

### Semester 6: NUR 333

Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice II
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the second in a three-course sequence that focuses on the ethical, legal
and professional standards, concepts and processes that guide and inform nursing
practice. Emphasis is on the use of these various components in the processes of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to deliver
patient- centered interprofessional care that achieves desired patient, systems
and population outcomes. The course is organized by various professional and
practice-relevant concepts. Prerequisites: NUR 213

### Semester 6: NUR 334

Pharmacology I
_2.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the first of a two-course sequence that focuses on the role of
professional nursing as a component of interprofessional patient-centered care
in the application of pharmacotherapy to treat commonly occurring health
problems and restore health. Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment
and evidence- based decision making to promote safe and effective medication
administration and monitoring. The course is organized by various biological
concepts. Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213; NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216; NUR 218;
NUR 338

### Semester 6: NUR 337

Evidence-Based Practice I
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the first of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
access, appraise and use the best available evidence in the process of making a
decision as a member of an interprofessional team to achieve desired patient,
systems and population outcomes. Prerequisites: NONE

### Semester 6: NUR 355

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults I
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the first of a three-course sequence that focuses on the provision of
professional nursing care to adults and older adults as a critical component of
patient-centered interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the development of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to achieve desired
patient outcomes. The course is organized by specific biopsychosocial concepts
that are applied across practice settings and levels of prevention. 
Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213; NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216; NUR 218; NUR 338

### Semester 6: NUR 355L

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults I Practicum
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where professional patient-centered nursing care is
delivered to adults and older adults as a member of an interprofessional team.
Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision
making in order to achieve desired patient outcomes. Course includes training in
and practice of select psychomotor skills in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213; NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216; NUR 218; NUR 338

### Semester 6: NUR 356

Mental Health Theory & Application
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the provision of professional nursing care as a critical
component of patient- centered interprofessional care to individuals across the
life span who are experiencing alterations in mental health. Emphasis is on the
development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to
achieve desired patient and systems outcomes. The course is organized by
specific biopsychosocial concepts that are applied across practice settings and
levels of prevention. Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213; NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR
216; NUR 218; NUR 338

### Semester 6: NUR 356L

Mental Health Theory & Application Practicum
_2.0 / 3.0\*\* Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where professional patient-centered nursing care is
delivered as a member of an interprofessional team to individuals who are
experiencing mental health alterations. Emphasis is on the development of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to achieve desired
patient and systems outcomes. Course includes training in and practice of select
psychomotor and therapeutic communication skills in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 211; NUR 213; NUR 215; NUR 215L; NUR 216; NUR 218; NUR 338

_\*\* Colorado only. Colorado students have an additional 188 simulation clinical hours for a total of 765 clinical hours._

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## Nursing Core Semester 7 Course Descriptions

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Campuses provide space optimized for student learning and engagement. Wi-Fi is
available throughout. Classrooms are outfitted with computer-operated
audiovisual equipment. A Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the campus hub of
academic support including tutoring plus group and individual study space.

### Semester 7: NUR 354

Pharmacology II
_2.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the second of a two-course sequence that focuses on the role of
professional nursing as a component of interprofessional patient-centered care
in the application of pharmacotherapy to treat commonly occurring health
problems and restore health. Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment
and evidence- based decision making to promote safe and effective medication
administration and monitoring. The course is organized by various biological
concepts. Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334; NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L; NUR 356;
NUR 356L

### Semester 7: NUR 357

Evidence-Based Practice II
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the second of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
access, appraise and use the best available evidence in the process of making a
decision as a member of an interprofessional team to achieve desired patient,
systems and population outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 337

### Semester 7: NUR 358

Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety II
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the second of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
participate in and lead practice initiatives that promote patient safety and
improvement of the quality of interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the
structures, processes, sociopolitical issues and human factors that affect
patient safety and quality. Prerequisites: NUR 338

### Semester 7: NUR 425

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults II
_2.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the second of a three-course sequence that focuses on the provision of
professional nursing care to adults and older adults as a critical component of
patient-centered interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the development of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to achieve desired
patient and systems outcomes. The course is organized by specific
biopsychosocial concepts that are applied across practice settings and levels of
prevention. Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334; NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L; NUR
356; NUR 356L

### Semester 7: NUR 425L

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults II Practicum
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where professional patient-centered nursing care is
delivered to adults and older adults as a member of an interprofessional team.
Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision
making in order to achieve desired patient and systems outcomes. Course includes
training in and practice of select psychomotor skills in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334; NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L; NUR 356; NUR 356L

### Semester 7: NUR 426

Community Health Nursing Theory & Application
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the application of professional nursing knowledge and
skills as a critical component of community health. Emphasis is on the
development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to
achieve desired population health outcomes. Further emphasis is on addressing
social determinants of health as a member of an interprofessional team. The
course is organized by specific biopsychosocial concepts that are applied in the
community to the primary and secondary levels of prevention. Prerequisites: NUR
333; NUR 334; NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L; NUR 356; NUR 356L

### Semester 7: NUR 426L

Community Health Nursing Theory & Application Practicum
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where professional nursing knowledge and skills are
applied as a member of an interprofessional team in community practice settings.
Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision
making in order to achieve desired population health outcomes and address social
determinants of health. Course includes training in and practice of community
assessment, surveillance and health promotion skills in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 333; NUR 334; NUR 337; NUR 355; NUR 355L; NUR 356; NUR 356L

## Nursing Core Semester 8 Course Descriptions

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### Semester 8: NUR 335

Maternal Health Theory & Application
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the provision of professional nursing care to women,
their newborn and their families during the perinatal period as a critical
component of patient-centered interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the
development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to
achieve desired patient and family outcomes. The course is organized by both
chronological events (pre-conception through newborn care) and biopsychosocial
concepts that are relevant to the health, safety and adaptation of the family
during the perinatal period. All levels of prevention and application across
practice settings are included. Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357; NUR 358; NUR
425; NUR 425L; NUR 426; NUR 426L

### Semester 8: NUR 335L

Maternal Health Theory & Application Practicum
_2.0 / 3.0\*\* Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where professional patient-centered nursing care is
delivered to women, their newborns and their families during the perinatal
period as a member of an interprofessional team. Emphasis is on the development
of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to achieve
desired patient and family outcomes. Course includes training in and practice of
select psychomotor and assessment skills in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357; NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR 425L; NUR 426; NUR 426L

\*\*
_Colorado only. Colorado students have an additional 188 simulation clinical hours for a total of 765 clinical hours._

### Semester 8: NUR 336

Pediatric Health Theory & Application
_3.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This course focuses on the provision of professional nursing care to children
and their families as a critical component of patient-centered interprofessional
care. Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment and evidence-based
decision making in order to achieve desired patient and family outcomes. The
course is organized by both life span development and biopsychosocial concepts
that are relevant to children’s health, safety and wellness as well as family
adaptation during a child’s alternation in health status. All levels of
prevention and application across practice settings are included. Prerequisites:
NUR 354; NUR 357; NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR 425L; NUR 426; NUR 426L

### Semester 8: NUR 336L

Pediatric Health Theory & Application Practicum
_2.0 / 3.0\*\* Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is a clinical practicum where professional patient-centered nursing care is
delivered to children and their families as a member of an interprofessional
team. Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment and evidence-based
decision making in order to achieve desired patient and family outcomes. Course
includes training in and practice of select psychomotor and assessment skills in
the laboratory setting. Prerequisites: NUR 354; NUR 357; NUR 358; NUR 425; NUR
425L; NUR 426; NUR 426L

\*\*
_Colorado only. Colorado students have an additional 188 simulation clinical hours for a total of 765 clinical hours._

### Semester 8: NUR 423

Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice III
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the third in a three-course sequence that focuses on the ethical, legal
and professional standards, concepts and processes that guide and inform nursing
practice. Emphasis is on the use of these various components in the processes of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to deliver
patient- centered interprofessional care that achieves desired patient, systems
and population outcomes. The course is organized by various professional and
practice-relevant concepts. Prerequisites: NUR 213; NUR 333

### Semester 8: NUR 427

Evidence-Based Practice III
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the third of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
access, appraise and use the best available evidence in the process of making a
decision as a member of an interprofessional team to achieve desired patient,
systems and population outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 337; NUR 357

### Semester 8: NUR 428

Leader in Quality & Patient Safety III
_1.0 Credit Hours_

### Learn More

This is the third of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
participate in and lead practice initiatives that promote patient safety and
improvement of the quality of interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the
structures, processes, sociopolitical issues and human factors that affect
patient safety and quality. Prerequisites: NUR 338; NUR 358

## Nursing Core Semester 9 Course Descriptions

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BSN-educated Registered Nurses (RNs) are health care professionals who provide
and coordinate care for individuals, families, communities and populations.
Their practice is based on nursing knowledge, theory and research as well as
knowledge from a wide array of other fields and professions, adapting and
applying this knowledge as appropriate to professional practice.

### Semester 9: NUR 443

Transition to the Profession
_1.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on the development of reflective practice as a mechanism for
professional nurses to identify gaps in professional and clinical competencies
and develop lifelong learning plans. Prerequisites: NUR 335; NUR 335L; NUR 336;
NUR 336L; NUR 423; NUR 427; NUR 428

### Semester 9: NUR 445

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults III
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This is the third of a three-course sequence that focuses on the provision of
professional nursing care to adults and older adults as a critical component of
patient-centered interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the development of
clinical judgment and evidence-based decision making in order to achieve desired
patient, systems and population outcomes. The course is organized by specific
biopsychosocial concepts that are applied across practice settings and levels of
prevention. Prerequisites: NUR 335; NUR 335L; NUR 336; NUR 336L; NUR 423; NUR
427; NUR 428

### Semester 9: NUR 445L

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults III Practicum
_4.0 Credit Hours_

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This is a clinical practicum where professional patient-centered nursing care is
delivered to adults and older adults as a member of an interprofessional team.
Emphasis is on the development of clinical judgment and evidence-based decision
making in order to achieve desired patient, systems and population outcomes.
Course includes training in and practice of select psychomotor skills in the
laboratory setting. Prerequisites: NUR 335; NUR 335L; NUR 336; NUR 336L; NUR
423; NUR 427; NUR 428

### Semester 9: NUR 446

Professional Seminar
_2.0 Credit Hours_

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This course focuses on readiness for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is
on clinical judgment, evidence-based decision making and prioritization of
assessments and actions in order to provide safe, effective and high-quality
care as a member of an interprofessional team. Prerequisites: NUR 335; NUR 335L;
NUR 336; NUR 336L; NUR 423; NUR 427; NUR 428

### Semester 9: NUR 447

Evidence-Based Practice IV
_1.0 Credit Hours_

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This is the fourth of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
access, appraise and use the best available evidence in the process of making a
decision as a member of an interprofessional team to achieve desired patient,
systems and population outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 337; NUR 357; NUR 427

### Semester 9: NUR 448

Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety IV
_3.0 Credit Hours_

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This is the fourth of a four-course sequence that focuses on the ability to
participate in and lead practice initiatives that promote patient safety and
improvement of the quality of interprofessional care. Emphasis is on the
structures, processes, sociopolitical issues and human factors that affect
patient safety and quality. Prerequisites: NUR 338; NUR 358; NUR 428

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## BSN Program Resource Links

Each of our nursing campuses feature Nursing Skills labs equipped with
hospital-style amenities that are equivalent to those used in the local
hospitals and Simulation Labs with state-of-the-art simulation technology
including high-fidelity patient simulators. To learn more visit: 
[https://www.arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/skills-and-science-lab/](https://arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/skills-and-science-lab/)

Familiarize yourself with nursing terms on our BSN Glossary of Terms page
located here: 
[https://www.arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/nursing-school-glossary-terms/](https://arizonacollege.edu/accredited-bsn-program/nursing-school-glossary-terms/)