BSN Program
The Davis Nursing Program at Gardner-Webb University offers a course of study designed for registered nurses that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The program, which is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 3343 Peachtree Rd, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone 404-975-5000, www.nlnac.org), prepares registered nurses to practice professional nursing in a variety of settings and provides the foundation for graduate study in nursing. The Davis Nursing Program for RN students is an online program. Face to face courses are offered each semester at the Boiling Springs campus. The length of time required to complete the program varies for each individual due to differences in educational backgrounds.
The BSN program is designed to:
- Provide baccalaureate nursing education in a Christian environment to registered nurses with varying educational, experiential, and cultural backgrounds.
- Prepare a generalist who can deliver professional nursing care in a variety of settings.
- Prepare a nurse who is accountable to the profession and society.
- Provide the foundation for graduate education in nursing.
The graduate of the BSN program will:
- Provide evidence-based practice to individuals, families, and populations in a variety of settings.
- Establish partnerships with interdisciplinary teams to meet health needs of clients in a diverse society.
- Incorporate professional values and ethical, moral, and legal aspects of health care into nursing practice.
- Employ leadership/management/administrative skills and a knowledge of the political system in providing direct and indirect care to clients.
- Assume personal responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice.
- Assume responsibility for life-long learning and professional career development
Goal Core Curriculum Requirements:
I. Dimensions of Communication
A.Composition
- English 101=English 111
- English 102=English 112/113/114
All accepted for admission to GOAL will present evidence of completion of a
year of English course work (freshman English) from a community college or
senior institution. Students not meeting the requirement for English 102 may be
admitted and can take English 300 (Composition and Literary Interpretation) at
GWU.This course will be in addition to all other graduation requirements.
B. Literature - One Course
- English 311 - British Literature Survey I
- English 312 - British Literature Survey II
- English 331 - American Literature Survey I
- English 332 - American Literature Survey II
- English 351 -World Literature I
- English 352 -World Literature I
II. Dimensions of Faith - Two courses
A. Religion 304 - Old Testament Survey
B. Religion 305 – New Testament Survey
III. Dimensions of Heritage - Two Courses
A. Social Science 305 - Global Understanding
B. History 301 -Western Civilization I
C. History 302 -Western Civilization II
D. History 319 - 20th Century U.S.History
E. Political Science - U.S.Government
IV. Dimensions of Self - Three Courses
A. Health & Physical Education 338 - Health Maintenance, Promotion, And Wellness
B. Aesthetics - One Course
- Art 307 - Art Survey
- Music 320 - Survey of Music
- French 300 - Aspects of French Culture and Language
- Spanish 300 - Aspects of Spanish Culture and Language
- German 300 - Aspects of German Culture and Language
V. Dimensions of Scientific Inquiry – Two Courses
A. Science 302 - Physical Science
B. Science 303 - Human Biology
C. Science 322 - Environment
Two regular college courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, etc.may
be used to satisfy the requirement.
V. The Quantitative Dimension
Mathematics -A course in probability & statistics (Mth 316), finite math,or a higher level course such as college algebra, trigonometry, or calculus.
NURSING MAJOR:
Academic Curriculum
As with all GOAL majors, approximately half of the Nursing track consists of
our Core Curriculum of Liberal Arts (see Core Curriculum), providing 30 hours
towards the 128 hours needed to graduate. A student must complete 30 hours in the Nursing Studies Major. The classes particular to the Nursing Studies major, consist of the following:
|
Course
|
Semester
Hours |
Course Title
|
| NUR 300 |
(3 SH)
|
Concepts of Professional Nursing |
| NUR 301 |
(3 SH)
|
Research in Nursing |
| NUR 302 or NUR 312 |
(3 SH)
(1 SH) |
Health Assessment Advanced Health Assessment |
| NUR 303 |
(3 SH)
|
Trends in Health Care |
| NUR 307 |
(3 SH)
|
Communication Skills in Nursing |
| NUR 412 |
(4 SH)
|
Community and Public Health Nursing |
| NUR 403 |
(4 SH)
|
Leadership/ Management in Nursing |
| NUR 415 |
(2 SH)
|
Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum |
| NUR 409 |
(3 SH)
|
Senior Seminar |
| NUR 495 |
( 1 to 4 SH)
|
Nursing Elective |
Electives:
Electives may be selected to meet the 128-semester hour requirement for graduation as needed. (See Graduation Requirements.)