A.S.  in Nursing (93)
This two-year program has been designed to prepare the Graduate to write the national licensing examination for Registered Nurses. (NCLEX-RN)

Upon completion of the Nursing curriculum, the Graduate will be prepared to:

1. Administer nursing care for patients with identified health problems across the life span.
2. Utilize nursing research.
3. Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice.
4. Assume responsibility for personal and professional stewardship goals.
5. Acknowledge the roles of professional organizations in advancing nursing practice.
6. Apply knowledge to further education.
7. Qualify to write the professional nurse board examination.

ALL APPLICANTS
Two separate applications are required: one for Brigham Young University-Idaho, and one for the Nursing Program. In addition, the applicant must also submit "official high school and/or college transcripts" submitted separately to the BYU-Idaho Registrar and the Department of Nursing. Non-receipt of the applicant's official transcript(s) by February 15 will invalidate the application and the student will not be considered for admission to the program.

All students with English as a second language will be required to pass the TOEFL Examination with a score of at least 580. Check your local college/university for availability. Brigham Young University-Idaho offers the exam by request only (contact the Testing Center at 496-1207).

Students are accepted into the Nursing Program following admission to Brigham Young University-Idaho, and following review and selection by the Nursing Admissions Council. Applicants will be notified of the decision by mail.

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS
The Brigham Young University-Idaho Nursing Program is intended to integrate students immediately out of high school into the program.

In order to apply to the program, the student will have completed one full year of Chemistry with a grade of "B" or better.

Students coming from high school who have not completed one year of High School Chemistry or four credits of college level introductory general chemistry, will not be accepted in the program.

Recommended High School Courses: -Algebra II or higher - Nutrition - Human Anatomy and Physiology - Chemistry

Admission for High School applicants is based upon:

1. Academic Record
2. American College Test (ACT) scores: 22 minimum in each subscore with 25 composite
3. Chemistry requirement met
4. Science classes taken
5. TOEFL (see above)
6. API Standard (per BYU-Idaho Admissions Dept)is a combined index of ACT scores and adjusted GPA's which incorporate honors/AP classes with high school GPA.
7. NLN Pre-Admission Examination(Information is included with each Nursing Program application)

COLLEGE APPLICANTS
If you did not complete one year of Chemistry in high school with at least a "B" grade, you must complete the following prior to entering the program (courses offered at Brigham Young University-Idaho):

Chem 101 Intro Gen chem - 4 credits
Bio 264 & 265 Human Anatomy and Physiology - 8 credits

Acceptance into the Nursing Program is based on college GPA and audit of college courses and credit (not to exceed 40 cumulative credits at the time of application). Students with greater than 40 credits will only be considered for the non-traditional track. For further information call Continuing Education at (208) 496-1040.

Admission for college applicants is based upon:

1. Academic Record
2. Science Courses Taken
3. TOEFL Exam (see above)


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
After being accepted to Brigham Young University Idaho
and prior to starting Fall semester, the student must:

1. Complete prerequisite courses.
2. Receive their confirmation letter from the Department of Nursing.
3. Return signed Acceptance Form by specified date.
4. Return completed Consent Form.
5. Provide documentation of current "Healthcare Provide CPR" certification.
6. Submit completed health questionnaire with immunization documentation.
7. Transportation: Students are responsible for, and assume the risks of, their own transportation to and from the clinical areas. Clinical experiences are completed in the communities of Rexburg, Idaho Falls, and Blackfoot. To achieve the best possible clinical education, students are assigned to various facilities in these communities.

Students may be required to participate in curriculum trips while in the program.

Each nursing student is required to carry student liability insurance against malpractice suits. The insurance fee is $10 per semester and is paid by Brigham Young University-Idaho.

LPN TO ADN:
The validation process for previous learning which will be required, is being defined by the State of Idaho Nursing Articulation Committee (SNAC). Contact the Department of Nursing.

Syllabi Costs:

Freshman: $45 per year
Sophomores: $50 per year
NCLEX Review Course (required), total cost - $240
(paid in increments of $30/selected courses)

TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
One transcultural experience is offered by the department each year. A select number of students may participate. Application for the program occurs during Fall Semester of the Freshman year. The transcultural experience is completed during the Fall Semester of the Sophomore year. Details pertaining to the specific experience, including curriculum recommendations and requirements, will be mailed to students with their acceptance packet.

Contact Susan Towne, 150D Clarke, or Kim Van Wagoner, Chairman, (208) 496-1325 for more information.

STUDENTS WITH 40 OR MORE COLLEGE CREDITS
Students with 40 or more college credits OR Students not admitted to the BYU-I Nursing program but planning to pursue Nursing as a profession, are strongly encouraged to contact other Schools of Nursing for transfer counseling.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Prerequisites may be completed at Brigham Young University-Idaho or other college/university offering equivalent courses.

If transferring credits, it is the student's responsibility to ensure the courses taken are equivalent and transferable. This is accomplished by requesting that the Brigham Young University-Idaho Registrar Office(208-496-1001) review the courses in question. Students must also meet the University's Residency Requirement.

*The lab component of Anatomy and Physiology must be a "wet-lab". If a student completes Anatomy & Physiology without the wet-lab component, the student will be required to successfully complete Gross Anatomy (BIO 266) at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

CEREMONIES
First Year Recognition: At the end of first Summer Block

Second Year Pinning: The night before Brigham Young University-Idaho graduation.

ACCREDITATION STATUS
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission(NLNAC)
61 Broadway
New York City, NY 10006
Tel. 1-800-669-1656, Ext. 153

State of Idaho Board of Nursing
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0061
Tel. 208-334-3110, Ext. 34

Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
11130 N.E. 33rd Place, Suite 120
Belleview, WA 98004
Tel. 425-827-2005

Course Descriptions for this degree are listed below.


General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

 Take all of these courses 

 BIO 221
 BIO 222
 BIO 264
 BIO 265
 BIO 386
 CHEM 101
 CS 100
 ENG 111
 ENG 316
 HFED 116
 PSYCH 310

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      CHILD 210


AND
 Take 1 Course 

 MATH 108
 MATH 110


Major Requirements

It is recommended that you take Nurs 299


 Take all of these courses 

 NURS 100
 NURS 100A
 NURS 100L
 NURS 101
 NURS 102
 NURS 103
 NURS 104
 NURS 200
 NURS 200L
 NURS 201
 NURS 202
 NURS 203
 NURS 204

Sample Sequence of Courses

B.S.  in Nursing (400)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - BSN
This three semester (if going full-time)Baccalaureate Completion Nursing Program at BYU-I is designed to accommodate RN students desiring to expand employment opportunities and enhance Nursing knowledge.

Upon completion of the BSN program the graduate will be prepared to:

1. Assume nursing leadership roles in directing, managing, coordinating, and administering nursing care for individuals, families and communities.
2. Conduct, utilize, and evaluate nursing research.
3. Demonstrate accountability and independence for designing and administering nursing care.
4. Participate in the organization and direction of interdisciplinary groups within the Health Care Community.
5. Accept roles within professional nursing organizations.
6. Apply knowledge and understanding of self and community in pursuit of graduate study.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Students are accepted into the Bachelor's Completion Program following admission to Brigham Young University-Idaho, and by review and selection by the Nursing Admissions Council.

The Nursing Admissions Council reviews documentation of:

1. Completion of an accredited Associate Nursing Program.
2. A copy of a current Idaho Registered Nurse license in good standing.
3. Felony check may be requested on any applicant.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The validation process for previous learning which will be required is being defined by the State of Idaho Nursing Articulation Committee (SNAC).

After being accepted to Brigham Young University-Idaho, the student must:
1. Receive their confirmation letter from the Nursing Department.
2. Return signed Acceptance Form by specified date.
3. Return completed Consent Form.
4. Provide documentation of current "Healthcare Provider CPR" certification.
5. Submit completed health questionnaire with immunization documentation
6. TOEFL (for ESL students)-for details (see above)
7. Brigham Young University-Idaho Upper Division Requirement - At least 30 hours of Upper Division credit is required. Transfer students must take at least 15 hours of Upper Division credit in residency. Additionally, at least 30 credits of BYU-Idaho campus or the first 15 credit hours in residency are required for either the Associate or the Baccalaureate Degree.

APPLICATION TO BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM
The completed Nursing Application must be on file with the Department of Nursing three months prior to the semester the student is applying for. Provisional priority will be given to continuing BYU-Idaho ADN Nursing graduates.

The BSN Program is pending NLNAC Accreditation. The anticipated date is spring 2005.

Course descriptions for this degree are listed below.



General Education Requirements
As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

 Take 1 Course
 SOC 357


AND
Two hours of religion credit per semester (up to eight credits) is required of students for an Associate degree.

Nursing requires a 3-credit Physical Science Course.
 Take 1 Course 

 GEOG 101
 GEOL 101
 GEOL 103
 GEOL 104
 GEOL 110
 GEOL 111
 GEOL 112
 GEOL 137
 PH 101
 PH 105
 PH 106
 PH 121
 PH 127
 PH 167
 PH 220
 PH.S 100
 PH.S 110


AND
 Take all of these courses 

 BIO 381
 MATH 221

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ECON 112

     OR
      Take 1 Course      

      ECON 111


Major Requirements
 Take all of these courses
 NURS 300L
 NURS 316
 NURS 327
 NURS 330
 NURS 338
 NURS 449
 NURS 450

Sample Sequence of Courses

NURS 100 Introductory Nursing (ASN)	(6:3:9)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the nursing program and completion of BIO 268 or BIO 264/265; and Chem 101, 105, or one full year of High School Chemistry with a grade of "B" or better.
This course provides the learner experience in utilizing the nursing process to provide fundamental care for patients in long-term and acute-care settings.
NURS 100A Intro Nursing (ASN)	(1:1:0)
Fee:  $7.00
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program and Concurrent enrollment in NURS 100.
Introduction of concepts related to nursing professionalism including: values, leadership, economics, ethics, teaching/learning, legal implications, cultural, and spiritual aspects. Communication and interpersonal skills will be emphasized.
NURS 101 Beg Med/Surg (ASN)	(2:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100 and NURS 100A
This 5-week block course applies the nursing process, using the conceptual model as a guide, to the nursing assessment, care, and common disease processes of aging individuals.
NURS 102 Beg Med/Surg (ASN)	(2:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100 and NURS 100A
This 5-week block course builds on the learner's base knowledge of metabolism of the body, incorporating the nursing process through the conceptual model in caring for individuals who have metabolic concerns through the wellness continuum.
NURS 103 Specialty Nurs (ASN)	(2:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100 and NURS 100A, Concurrent Enrollment in Psych 310
This 5-week block course is designed to increase the student's self-awareness and application of the nursing process, using the conceptual model as a guide, to the holistic concerns of themselves and others. The major psychiatric disorders, common psychiatric problems, and mental-health issues that people deal with over the life span are covered.
NURS 104 Beg Med/Surg (ASN)	(2:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100 and NURS 100A
This 5-week block course applies the nursing process, using the conceptual model as a guide, in caring for individuals with problems of the digestive system and/or cellular concerns.
NURS 200 Int Med/Surg (ASN)	(3:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100, NURS 100A, NURS 101, NURS 102, NURS 103, NURS 104
This 8-week block course focuses on the application of the nursing process, using the conceptual model as a guide, in caring for individuals through the wellness continuum as it applies to complex patients having musculoskeletal, sensory, neurological, and endocrine concerns.
NURS 201 Int Med/Surg (ASN)	(3:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100, NURS 100A, NURS 101, NURS 102, NURS 103, NURS 104
This 8-week block course provides the learner knowledge and experience using the nursing process, with the conceptual model as a guide, in caring for individuals and families in preventative and rehabilitative care and in acute-care situations with complex patients having concerns in perfusion and oxygenation capabilities.
NURS 202 Specialty Nurs (ASN)	(3:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100, NURS 100A, NURS 101, NURS 102, NURS 103, NURS 104
This 8-week block course provides the student experience in hospital and community settings in order to apply the nursing process, using the conceptual model as a guide in caring for individuals through the wellness continuum as it applies to women's health issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery and the newborn period.
NURS 203 Specialty Nurs (ASN)	(3:3:11)
Prerequisite: NURS 100, NURS 100A, NURS 101, NURS 102, NURS 103, NURS 104
This 8-week block course focuses on the application of the nursing process, using the conceptual model as a guide, in the specialized caring for the well infant, child and adolescent, the high-risk infant, and the ill child and adolescent in hospital and community settings.
NURS 205 Trends and Professionalism in Nursing (ASN)	(1:1:0)
This course utilizes the conceptual model to help the student focus on entry into professional nursing practice,i.e., employment opportunities, health care trends, etc.
NURS 206 Specialty Nursing	(1:1:0)
NURS 290 Spec Problems (ASN)	(1-3:3:0)
This course provides the opportunity for study of pertinent topics not included in the nursing curriculum. May be repeated for credit.
NURS 299 Nurs Review Course (ASN)	(3:2:2)
This elective course provides a broad review of nursing practice and care of the medical-surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and obstetrical clients. It is taught with lecture, discussion of texts, articles, computer simulations, role play, and case histories. Emphasis is on student participation and active involvement with the learning process.
NURS 304 Caring for the Emerging Diverse Community	(3:3:0)
NURS 316 Professional Seminar (BSN)	(3:2:2)
Prerequisite: Registered Nurse Licensure
This course applies the conceptual model to help the student explore differences in ASN and BSN education and practice levels, nursing theorists, and professional responsibilities. Offered on-campus or Distant Education.
NURS 327 Physical Assessment (BSN)*	(4:3:3)
This course uses the conceptual model to help the student gain advanced assessment skills to improve patient care. *Note: Escrow credit is a method of academic adjustment that allows a block of credit to be granted for previous learning. (See "Vertical Credits" in catalog). At BYU-Idaho, escrow credit allows lower division credits already earned to be awarded as upper division credits upon successful completion of specified course work. These credits are required for the BSN program. When the BSN student successfully completes Nursing 327 and 330, six vertical credits will be awarded. Offered on-campus or Distant Education.
NURS 330 Advanced Med/Surg (BSN)*	(4:2:6)
This course offers the learner knowledge and experience applying the conceptual model in the education of and caring for the adult patient with specific attention to the wellness continuum as it relates to clinical changes in the critical care areas. *Note: Escrow credit is a method of academic adjustment that allows a block of credit to be granted for previous learning. (See "Vertical Credits" in catalog). At BYU-Idaho, escrow credit allows lower division credits already earned to be awarded as upper division credits upon successful completion of specified course work. These credits are required for the BSN program. When the BSN student successfully completes Nursing 327 and 330, six vertical credits will be awarded. Offered on-campus or Distant Education.
NURS 331 Vertical Escrow Credits (BSN)	(6:0:0)
Vertical Escrow Credits *Note: Escrow credit is a method of academic adjustment that allows a block of credit to be granted for previous learning. (See “Vertical Credits” in catalog). At BYU-Idaho, escrow credit allows lower division credits already earned to be awarded as upper division credits upon successful completion of specified course work. These credits are required for the BSN program. When the BSN student successfully completes Nursing 327 and 330, six vertical credits will be awarded. After successful completion of Nursing 327 and Nursing 330, complete and submit a Vertical Escrow Credit Application Form. The form is submitted to the Registrar's Office. 6 Escrow Credits will be granted, listed as Nursing 331 on the transcript. The granting of vertical escrow credits documents previous learning.
NURS 338 Nursing Research (BSN)	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Math 221 (Recommended)
This course offers the learner knowledge and experience in using the conceptual model and the relationship of inquiry, including quantitative and qualitative processes, with the advancement and structuring of nursing knowledge. It provides a forum for discussion of the development, application and evaluation of various types of nursing research and allows the learner opportunity to examine research credibility. Offered on-campus or Distant Education.
NURS 449 Community Nursing (BSN)	(5:2:9)
This survey course uses the conceptual model to help the student explore the nursing process in community health nursing practice for the purpose of preventing disease and disability, and promoting, protecting, and maintaining a healthy community. Offered on-campus or Distant Education.
NURS 450 Nursing Leadership (BSN)	(5:2:9)
This course utilizes the conceptual model to help the student explore the principles of leadership and management as they apply to nursing practice. Offered on campus or Distant Education.