Nursing
The purpose of the Nursing major is to integrate principles from the Bible, the humanities, and science to prepare you as a professional nurse generalist. The program centers on the family concept; it serves as a basis for progression to graduate nursing specialization and Christian service. Our Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing, which has reciprocity agreements with all states. Upon successful completion of the BSN degree requirements, you are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a registered nurse. The advantages of completing a four-year baccalaureate program are undeniable in terms of added knowledge, clinical experience, career potential, and service opportunities.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- Foundations of Chemistry
- Bio-organic Chemistry
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Basic Nutrition
- Sophomore
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Nursing Process: Fundamentals
- Nursing Process: Beg Physical Assessment
- Nursing Process: Beg Med-Surg/Geriatric Nursing
- Junior
- Nursing Process: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Research & Statistics
- Nursing Process: Maternal-Newborn Nursing
- Nursing Process: Pediatric Nursing
- Senior
- Nursing Process: Psychiatric Nursing
- Nursing Process: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nurse in Christian Service
- Professional Nursing Issues
- NP: Community Health Nursing
- Nursing Practicum
For further details see complete major information:
Nursing Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Human Anatomy and Physiology In this two-semester class, you will study the organization of the human body, including tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sense organs; endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, and digestive systems; nutrition and metabolism; fluid and acid-base balance; urinary and reproductive systems; and development of the embryo and fetus.
Pharmacology Here you will learn the major classifications of drugs studied within the framework of nursing interventions.
Communication Skills for Nurses This course will give you principles of interviewing, introduction to stressors affecting communication, and actual interactions in health-care settings.
Nurse in Christian Service You will have the opportunity to study the history of nursing and examine avenues of service as a Christian nurse, with a focus on nursing on the mission field.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for you as a college-educated nurse are excellent and are expected to remain so for some time to come. To name a few of the opportunities, the list would include:
- Missionary service
- Public and private hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Health departments
- Rehabilitation centers
- Doctor's offices
- School nurse
- Public health nursing
- Large teaching hospitals
- Other community services