Registered Nurse (2+2), B.S.N.

Practice in the techniques of effective academic writing with an emphasis on the writing process, including rhetorical methods, patterns of organization, and an introduction to APA formatting. Available to students scoring 18 or higher on the English section of the ACT, 450 or higher on the verbal portion of the SAT-I, or 88 or higher on the ACCUPLACER Sentences Skills test. Fall, Spring.

Continued practice in reading and composition with an emphasis on the research process, including an introduction to literary analysis and MLA format. Students must earn a grade of a C or above or repeat this course to fulfill the general education requirement. PR: C or higher in ENGL 101 or CLEP score of 50 or higher or advanced placement waiving ENGL 101 or ACT English mechanics/usage subtest score of 9 or higher or COMPASS Writing Diagnostics test score of 76 or higher. Fall, Spring.

Study of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, equations, and inequalities; ratio, proportion and variation; graphs; interest; introduction to elementary statistics. Available to students scoring ACT Math score of 19 or higher, a COMPASS Pre-Algebra score of 59 or higher, or an SAT Math score of 460 or higher. Fall, Spring.

This introductory course in human communication develops communication competence by exploring the foundations of communication, interpersonal communication, group communication and public speaking. Emphasis is on developing practical skills in the following areas: critical thinking, research, listening, language, nonverbal, ethics, conflict management and resolution, self-confidence, perception, relationships, teamwork, interviewing, public speaking, and diversity. PR: ENGL 102 and Computer Literacy course. Fall, Spring.

A study of representative works of world literature from antiquity to 1750. The course emphasizes the study and consideration of the literary, cultural, and human significance of selected great works of the Western and non-Western literary traditions. This course gives special attention to critical thinking and writing within a framework of cultural diversity. PR: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 102. HIST 101 is recommended. Fall, Spring.

An introductory course in the principles of human behavior. It deals with topics such as scientific method in psychology, measurement, learning, development, perception, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior, intelligence and others. Fall, Spring.

Designed to acquaint the student with the scientific method as it is applied to the study of human behavior. A survey of social processes as they relate to culture and society forms the reference framework for the course. Fall, Spring.

General activity course designed to provide a fitness program that offers complete and effective conditioning. A combination of exercise, weightlifting, and dancing. Eligible General Studies activity course. 

A study of the anatomy and physiology of cells as well as the integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. PR: Eligibility for English 101 or permission of the instructor and student’s advisor. Fall.

Laboratory sessions designed to reinforce lecture in BIOL 210. Sessions consist of observing, reporting, and/or interpreting biological phenomena. CO/PR: BIOL 210. Fall.

Basic programming; sets, basic probability concepts; basic statistical concepts; random variables and distributions; sampling distributions; linear regression and correlation. No field credit for math majors/minors. PR: MATH 101 or higher. Fall.

The lifespan covering the prenatal, early childhood, adolescent and adult stages. PR: PSYC 103. Fall, Spring.

Is an introduction to the basic concepts, principles, theories and issues essential to professional nursing practice.  This course is designed to co-create with the learner a successful evolution and transition from that of the technical practice of nursing to the professional practice of nursing.  The philosophical and theoretical foundations of nursing will be studied and applied to a personal philosophy of nursing.  Alternative methods of facilitating harmony and health will be examines as the student incorporates caring into dealing with a diverse population.  There will be an emphasis on effective oral and written communication.  PR: Admission to Program  CO: NURS 301, NURS 303

Focuses on holistic assessment of the individual throughout the lifespan. Course content is directed toward physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and developmental assessment. Included are appropriate modifications in approach and examination techniques for newborns and infants, children, adolescents, and older adults. Anticipated normal findings and commonly identified deviations for each age group are presented.

Open enrollment course available to RNs and to qualified (GPA 3.0) current second year Bluefield State College A.S. nursing students. These students are exempt from co-requisite requirements.

CO: NURS 300, 303.

Focuses on concepts, principles, and theories of professional nursing practice associated with caring for families and communities. Emphasis is placed on analysis of cultural, social and economic factors which influence family and community health. Course content includes historical and current perspectives of public health nursing, methods of family and community assessment, epidemiology, global health and populations at risk. PR: NURS 300, 301, 303. CO: NURS 306.

Examines human responses to biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual changes associated with acute physiological problems. Emphasis is placed on the expanded role of the professional nurse in the acute care setting. (Open enrollment course available to RNs. These students are exempt from co-requisite requirements.) CO: NURS 300, 301.

This course provides an opportunity to critically examine and analyze ethical, historic, political and economic factors that influence the practice of professional nursing. The primary focus is on ethical frameworks and personal and professional values which are applied to areas and issues of present concern to professional nursing. Cultural dimensions of nursing practice are also examined. (Open enrollment course available to RNs. These students are exempt from pre- and co-requisite requirements.) PR: NURS 300, 301, 303. CO: NURS 302.

This course explores characteristics, concepts and processes related to organizing and facilitating nursing care delivery. Theories, principles, methodologies and application of research findings in leadership and management are examined to facilitate harmony among individuals and groups. PR: Senior Standing. CO: NURS 412 or Admission to the Three-Semester Track.

This course offers the professional nursing student the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to older adults. Course content includes assessment tools and nursing strategies necessary to evaluate and care for the healthy older adults, as well as those who experience acute and chronic co-morbid physical and mental conditions. PR: Senior standing. CO: NURS 405.

Introduces quantitative and qualitative research processes. The intent is to empower the nurse as a critical consumer of nursing research. Opportunity is provided for the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills needed by the professional nurse to analyze and evaluate research findings for application to practice. PR: MATH 210, senior standing. CO: NURS 403.

A synthesis of previously introduced nursing theories, concepts and strategies. These constructs are applied in a practice setting of the student’s choice. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of the nurse’s role as that of patient advocate, change agent, manager, coordinator and leader of healthcare. PR: Senior standing. CO: NURS 402.

Is an introduction to the basic concepts, principles, theories and issues essential to professional nursing practice.  This course is designed to co-create with the learner a successful evolution and transition from that of the technical practice of nursing to the professional practice of nursing.  The philosophical and theoretical foundations of nursing will be studied and applied to a personal philosophy of nursing.  Alternative methods of facilitating harmony and health will be examines as the student incorporates caring into dealing with a diverse population.  There will be an emphasis on effective oral and written communication.  PR: Admission to Program  CO: NURS 301, NURS 303

Focuses on holistic assessment of the individual throughout the lifespan. Course content is directed toward physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and developmental assessment. Included are appropriate modifications in approach and examination techniques for newborns and infants, children, adolescents, and older adults. Anticipated normal findings and commonly identified deviations for each age group are presented.

Open enrollment course available to RNs and to qualified (GPA 3.0) current second year Bluefield State College A.S. nursing students. These students are exempt from co-requisite requirements.

CO: NURS 300, 303.

Examines human responses to biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual changes associated with acute physiological problems. Emphasis is placed on the expanded role of the professional nurse in the acute care setting. (Open enrollment course available to RNs. These students are exempt from co-requisite requirements.) CO: NURS 300, 301.

Focuses on concepts, principles, and theories of professional nursing practice associated with caring for families and communities. Emphasis is placed on analysis of cultural, social and economic factors which influence family and community health. Course content includes historical and current perspectives of public health nursing, methods of family and community assessment, epidemiology, global health and populations at risk. PR: NURS 300, 301, 303. CO: NURS 306.

This course provides an opportunity to critically examine and analyze ethical, historic, political and economic factors that influence the practice of professional nursing. The primary focus is on ethical frameworks and personal and professional values which are applied to areas and issues of present concern to professional nursing. Cultural dimensions of nursing practice are also examined. (Open enrollment course available to RNs. These students are exempt from pre- and co-requisite requirements.) PR: NURS 300, 301, 303. CO: NURS 302.

This course explores characteristics, concepts and processes related to organizing and facilitating nursing care delivery. Theories, principles, methodologies and application of research findings in leadership and management are examined to facilitate harmony among individuals and groups. PR: Senior Standing. CO: NURS 412 or Admission to the Three-Semester Track.

This course offers the professional nursing student the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to older adults. Course content includes assessment tools and nursing strategies necessary to evaluate and care for the healthy older adults, as well as those who experience acute and chronic co-morbid physical and mental conditions. PR: Senior standing. CO: NURS 405.

Introduces quantitative and qualitative research processes. The intent is to empower the nurse as a critical consumer of nursing research. Opportunity is provided for the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills needed by the professional nurse to analyze and evaluate research findings for application to practice. PR: MATH 210, senior standing. CO: NURS 403.

A synthesis of previously introduced nursing theories, concepts and strategies. These constructs are applied in a practice setting of the student’s choice. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of the nurse’s role as that of patient advocate, change agent, manager, coordinator and leader of healthcare. PR: Senior standing. CO: NURS 402.