Accelerated Nursing

Description

The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines is to educate individuals for professional roles in nursing and to enhance the health of people in the region, nation, and across the globe by preparing leaders in nursing through innovative, accessible programs, and significant faculty and student scholarship and service.

Accelerated or BAC-2 track: A bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing is required. Once admitted to the program, students complete nursing courses in four academic terms - three semesters and a summer. Courses are offered through the Division of Distance Education but students are required to attend on campus and clinicals are completed in the Grand Forks region.

Overview and Objectives

The hallmark of professional nursing is the art of caring with the thoughtful application of the knowledge of the discipline in accordance with recognized standards of practice.

Nurses care for clients holistically, knowing that health is personal and influenced by multiple factors. Nursing history and tradition address disparities in the health of all populations and emphasize development of human potential. Nurses collaborate with recipients of nursing care and others to prevent illness, alleviate suffering, and promote, protect and optimize the health of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.Nurses are committed to serving vulnerable, rural and underserved populations. Nurses bring discipline, specific knowledge, competencies, and values to the inter-professional healthcare team.The context of nursing is dynamic, complex and multidimensional.

Professional nursing practice is supported by a sound knowledge base.Research informs and builds our profession. Nursing education at the baccalaureate level integrates content from the arts and humanities, social and physical sciences, and requires competencies in patient care technology, communication and information management. Coursework enhances personal and professional skills, promotes lifelong learning, clinical leadership, and evidence-based practice within a context of globalization.

Teaching is a process designed to facilitate learning within an academic environment that is student centered and supports various learning styles and diverse cultural perspectives. Faculty use active teaching methods to guide nursing students as they acquire the knowledge, skills, and ability to function independently in diverse settings.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June 15 Tuition fee

$312.82 per credit

Not specified Start date January 2015 Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Full-time Structure Fully structured Student interaction Online group works/assignments Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Spring

Semester I (18 credit hours)

Full-Term Course

• Nurs 302 Pathophysiology (3 cr)
• Nurs 303 Assessment Across the Life Span (4 cr)

Part - Term Courses

• Nurs 284 Functional Changes in Aging (2 cr)
• Nurs 289 Professional Development I (2 cr)
• Nurs 321 Nursing Procedures (2 cr)
• Nurs 282 Health Promotion (2 cr)
• Nurs 322 Nursing Care of Diverse Families (3 cr)

Summer

Semester II (13 credit hours)

Full-Term Course

• Nurs 372 Childbearing Family (2 cr)

Part-Term Courses

• Nurs 325 Advanced Nursing Procedures (1 cr)
• Nurs 371 Adult Nursing Care I (4 cr)
• Nurs 323 Adult Nursing Care II (2 cr)
• Nurs 373 Adult Nursing Care II Clinical (4 cr)

Fall

Semester III (15 credit hours)

First Half

• Nurs 326 Evidence Based Practice (2 cr)
• Nurs 476 Complex Childbearing Family (2 cr)
• Nurs 421 Child Health Nursing Theory (2 cr)
• Nurs 471 Child Health Nursing Clinical (1 cr)

Second Half

• Nurs 472 Psych/Mental Health Nursing (4 cr)
• Nurs 324 Public Health Nursing Theory (2 cr)
• Nurs 374 Public Health Nursing Clinical (2 cr)

Spring

Fall Semester IV (16 credit hours)

Full-Term Course

• Nurs 474 Professional Development II (5 cr)

Part - Term Courses

• Nurs 473 Multisystem Complex Adult Health (4 cr)
• Nurs 420 Interprofessional Health Care (1 cr)(Either Semester 3 or 4)
• Nurs 425 Practicum Theory (2 cr)
• Nurs 475 Practicum (4 cr)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 76

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

1. Admission to the University Of North Dakota

Current transcripts submitted to UND from all other universities or colleges attended must be submitted with the application.

2. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. (Must be completed by August 30th)

3. Completed application for admission to the Baccalaureate Accelerated Curriculum, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (download the form below) including:

4. Submission of a Personal Statement addressing:"What motivates you to pursue a career in nursing?"What skills/abilities/life experiences will help you be successful?"This statement should be one to two pages, typed, and double-spaced and can be submitted with the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Baccalaureate Accelerated Curriculum application form.

5. Submission of two references by the recommender. (download the form below).

6. Signature on functional abilities release statement (included on application form).

7. A minimum overall and UND grade point average of 3.00 preferred

8. Documented completion of at least five of the following courses or equivalents and their pre-requisites with a letter grade of a C by the application deadline. All pre-requisite courses must be completed and documented prior to beginning classes in January.

• Microbiology 202/202L or 302/302L
• Chemistry 116/Lab Organic Biochemistry (or Chem122/Lab & Biology 150, 151 & Labs)
• Anatomy 204 (Human Anatomy) and 204 lab
• Physiology 301
• Developmental Psychology
• Nutrition 240
• Statistics
• Pharmacology 315

9. Successful face-to-face interview

Qualification to interview will be based on the Personal Statement, cumulative GPA, and references.

*Preference may be given in the admission process to students with more pre-requisite
courses completed by application deadline*

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Technological Requirements

The following basic requirements are recommended for UND courses. Active E-mail Account Admitted UND students are required to use their official UND student email Operating System Windows (XP, Vista, and 7) Macintosh (10.5 or Higher) Internet Connection Wireless and satellite connections should not be used when taking exams or quizzes on Blackboard. Wireless and satellite connections do not work with Live Web courses. If your class meets synchronously (live) using Adobe Connect, Wimba, or Blackboard Collaborate, please make arrangements to connect directly to the modem/router before participating in the live class. Wireless connections will not be supported and any exceptions must be approved by the instructor of the course. Minimum of DSL/Cable (512kbps) is recommended. To check your Internet connection speed, go here: http://speedtest.net For more information about UND Network Connections, please visit: http://und.edu/tech-support/students/network-access-students.cfm Additional Software Word Processing Software (recommend: Microsoft Word - available for purchase from the UND Bookstore, Microsoft.com, or accessible on Citrix) We currently recommend the 32-bit version of Microsoft Office (64-bit may be incompatable with some applications) Free Software Downloads: Adobe Flash Player Adobe Acrobat Reader version 9 or newer Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime PDF Printer: doPDF Convert files into PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format) PowerPoint Viewer (If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint.) Word Viewer (If you do not have Microsoft Word.) Real Video Player Java - Follow these steps to check your current version of Java and remove any previous versions. Note: These steps may differ slightly depending on your version of Windows. Go to www.java.com and click on "Free Java Download." Download the updated version of Java if needed. Once the new Java version is installed (if needed) proceed to the next step. Click the Start button and go to the Control Panel. Depending on your Windows version and setup, double click on "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features." Look for Java, J2se, Jre. Uninstall any previous versions by right clicking on the old version and selecting Uninstall. Additional information on Java can be found here: http://java.com/en/download/faq/whatis_java.xml Blackboard Supported Web Browsers and Operating Systems Additional Tech Requirements for Online and Distance Education Courses Live Web courses may have these additional requirements, please check with your instructor. USB/Firewire Web Camera USB Stereo Headset/Microphone (Volume control recommended; WebCam Mic NOT recommended.) Program Specific Requirements Some degree programs require additional or different technologies. If you are unsure, please contact your instructor or the program coordinator. Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) Video Card (512MB of VRAM Radeon, Nvidia, or equivalent). Mac must have an Intel processor. Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP) Scanner: used for scanning homework assignments In rare cases, an Intel-Based Mac may not be supported for viewing the recorded lectures. Contact technical support for more information. If your course syllabus references a technology level, such as A, B, C, or D, please refer to your instructor or program coordinator for more information on the additional tech requirements for your course/program.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of North Dakota.