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[1] Courses in Nursing – Baptist (NURB)

NURB 3101 SPIRITUAL PERSEPCTIVES IN HEALTHCARE The course provides a holistic, Christian-based approach in creating awareness and understanding about: 1) one’s own belief system; 2) the spiritual needs of patients; 3) methodologies of spiritual care for patients, and 4) world religions and religious practices specifically as they relate to delivery of healthcare. The course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 15 contact hours.

NURB 3203 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY This course is designed to provide an introduction to pharmacology and safe medication administration. Course content includes clinical judgment, ethical principles, legal standards and cultural considerations as they relate to medications affecting body systems of adult clients. Dimensional analysis is utilized to correctly calculate medication dosages. Student learning outcomes specified in this course reflect the QSEN competencies relevant to the scope of practice for the registered nurse. This course consists of 2.13 theory credit hours with thirty-two (32) contact hours of content for a total of 2 credit hours.

NURB 3501 BHCLR FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING I This course introduces students to the foundational principles and practices of nursing, with a focus on the integration of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework and clinical judgment. Students will explore core nursing concepts, including patient safety, evidence-based practice, teamwork, communication, and professionalism, while developing the critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for delivering safe, effective care. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on skills laboratory experiences, students will learn to apply these competencies in client care settings, ensuring high standards of care and fostering continuous improvement. Clinical judgment will be developed as students learn to assess patient conditions, prioritize care, interpret data, and make informed decisions that directly impact patient outcomes. This course consists of 4.4 theory credit hours (66 contact hours) and 0.77 skills laboratory credit hours (23 contact hours) for a total of 5 credit hours.

NURB 3502 BHCLR ADULT NURSING I This BHCLR course introduces the nursing care of adult clients with acute and chronic alterations in health. Utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework and clinical judgment as the foundation, the course prepares students to develop the essential skills needed for high-quality nursing practice in dynamic, acute care environments. Through lectures, case studies, and hands-on clinical practice, students will develop clinical judgment and learn to prioritize care, manage patient needs, and coordinate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. This course consists of 3.93 theory credit hours (59 contact hours), 0.1 skills laboratory credit hours (3 contact hours), and 1.02 clinical laboratory credit hours (46 contact hours) for a total of 5 credit hours. This course is offered by Baptist Health College Little Rock School of Nursing.

NURB 3707 ADULT NURSING II This course focuses on coordinating care of the adult client experiencing chronic and acute illness and disease. Clinical laboratory experiences correlate with classroom instruction by focusing on the integration of evidence-based practice standards, including principles of pharmacology, to safely deliver quality client care for diverse populations. A variety of clinical settings are utilized, including acute care and perioperative facilities. Classroom learning, skills lab experiences, and clinical client experiences provide the opportunity for integration of theory to practice. This course consists of 5.4 theory credit hours (81 contact hours), 0.33 skills lab credit hours (10 contact hours), and 1.62 clinical credit hours (73 contact hours) for a total of 7 credit hours.

NURB 4103 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING This course focuses on safe medication administration to adult and older adult clients in the acute and critical care setting. This course consists of pharmacological concepts including dosage calculation to safely administer and manage medication in the adult client. This course is one credit hour with 1.10 theory credit hours (16.5 contact hours).

NURB 4202 SYNTHESIS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS This capstone course prepares students for the NCLEX-RN by building on previously learned nursing concepts that are essential to the practice of professional nursing. The course focuses on enhancing clinical decision-making skills, test-taking strategies, professional roles, and the application of nursing knowledge in complex healthcare situations. Students will improve their ability to problem-solve and provide nursing care to diverse populations while incorporating QSEN competencies and improving clinical judgement skills relevant to the scope of practice for the registered nurse. The course includes comprehensive NCLEX- RN preparation, with question-based content reviews and assessments to appraise different healthcare scenarios and determine the best nursing interventions. In this course, the student will have the opportunity to analyze their professional growth and progress toward the achievement of their professional goals. This course is offered via residential delivery mode. This course consists of 2.2 theory credit hours (33 contact hours) for a total of 2 credit hours.

NURB 4401 MENTAL HEALTH In this course students are introduced to the theoretical foundations of mental health nursing. Course concepts focus on commonly diagnosed mental disorders, treatment modalities, pharmacological interventions, and therapeutic communication skills. The role of the professional nurse in the provision of holistic, diverse, culturally sensitive, age appropriate and evidence-based care utilizing the nursing process will be stressed. Clinical laboratory experiences correlate with classroom instruction by focusing on utilization of the clinical judgment model. A variety of clinical settings and treatment modalities may be utilized. Classroom learning and clinical client experiences provide the opportunity for integration of theory to practice. This course consists of 3.13 lecture credit hours (47 contact hours) and 0.89 clinical credit hours (40 contact hours) for a total of 4 credit hours.

NURB 4402 CHILDREN’S HEALTH This course focuses on pediatric nursing and children’s health. Course content includes both normal findings within the pediatric population, as well as deviations from normal and addresses the impact of these on both the child and family. Growth and development, age specific health teaching and nursing care, and safe medication administration are addressed. The course builds on the knowledge acquired in NURB 3303 Pharmacology and expands to include the nursing process for medications used for pediatric clients. Clinical laboratory experiences correlate with classroom instruction by focusing on the utilization of critical thinking and professional skills, attitudes, and behaviors in the nursing process to provide holistic, culturally competent, ethical, and safe, client-centered care for children and their families. A variety of simulation experiences and clinical settings may be utilized. Student learning outcomes specified within this course reflect the QSEN competencies relevant to the scope of practice for the registered nurse. This course includes 3.03 theory credit hours (45.5 contact hours), 0.2 skills lab credit hours (6 contact hours), and 0.89 clinical laboratory credit hours (40 contact hours) for a total of 4 credit hours.

NURB 4404 MATERNAL AND NEWBORN NURSING  This course focuses on the nursing care of the maternal and newborn client. Utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework and clinical judgment as the foundation, the course prepares students to develop the essential skills needed for holistic nursing practice in the acute care and community environments. The course builds on the knowledge acquired in NSG 1003 Pharmacology and expands to include the nursing process for medications administered to the maternal and newborn client. Clinical laboratory experiences correlate with classroom instruction by focusing on utilization of clinical reasoning and professional skills, attitudes, and behaviors in the nursing process to provide holistic, culturally competent, ethical, and safe, client-centered care for childbearing families. Through lectures, case studies, and hands-on clinical practice, students will develop clinical judgment and learn to prioritize care, manage patient needs, and coordinate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. This course consists of 3.2 theory credit hours (48 contact hours), 0.27 skills laboratory credit hours (8 contact hours), and 0.58 clinical laboratory credit hours (26 contact hours). This course is offered via Residential Delivery mode.

NURB 4601 ADULT NURSING III This course focuses on the care of adult and older adult clients with complex medical/surgical health alterations. The course builds on Adult Nursing I and Adult Nursing II to utilize a systems approach for analysis and intervention in alterations in health of the individual and family. This course integrates concepts of pharmacology, health promotion, evidence-based practice, legal and ethical standards, cultural sensitivity, priority setting, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical judgement. Student learning outcomes within this course reflect the QSEN competencies relevant to the scope of practice for the registered nurse. Clinical and skills laboratory experiences provide an opportunity for students to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe, quality care to adult and older adult clients in the acute and critical care setting. This course includes 4.3 theory credit hours (65 contact hours), 0.27 skills laboratory credit hours (8 contact hours), and 1.51 clinical laboratory credit hours (68 contact hours) for a total of 6 credit hours.