PHILOSOPHY
In congruence with the College's mission and goals, the nursing faculty identifies nursing as a profession
synonymous with compassion and reverence for humanity. The philosophy of the Louise Harkey School of
Nursing is derived from Neuman's Systems Model (2001). The Neuman's Systems Model defines the client
"from a systems perspective holistically and multidimensionally". The client is viewed as an open system,
and the model views the system as a composite of five interacting variables: physiological, psychological,
sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual. These five variables function in relationship with the environment,
which are the internal and external factors and stressors that influence the client and can affect the system's
stability. The goal of nursing is to facilitate optimal wellness for the client through retention, attainment, or
maintenance of client system stability. Optimal wellness represents the greatest degree of system stability
at a given point in time; therefore, wellness is a point on a continuum between greatest stability and
greatest instability.
The faculty believes the unique practice of nursing is characterized by the professional application of the
nursing process, critical thinking, communication, and utilization of knowledge and skills sets obtained from
the study of science, including behavioral and biologic sciences. Nursing is holistic and must have a
client-centered approach to meeting the needs of self, individuals, and families. In a diverse and dynamic
society, nursing has an obligation to fulfill these needs through the use of multidisciplinary planning, informatics,
evidence-based practice, and quality improvement. The nursing faculty endorses the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) Core Competencies (2005) as the basis for preparing the entering nursing
professional to meet the needs of a constantly changing and diverse society. The nursing faculty also incorporates
the Institute of Medicine Core Competencies (2003) for health care professionals into the School of Nursing
philosophy, organizing framework, and program objectives.
Along with the philosophy of nursing practice, the nursing faculty adheres to an educational philosophy based
on beliefs that growth is fundamental to education and that the student is an active participant in the learning
process. Educational growth is a process in which the teacher guides the learner to modify behavior, thinking,
or attitudes. Faculty members are committed to excellence in nursing practice. They serve as facilitators of
learning as well as nursing experts. The nursing faculty is dedicated to assisting students in valuing their
own diverse backgrounds and experiences as a foundation for service to others, to prepare for future nursing
practice, and to participate in lifelong learning.
Associate Degree Nursing graduates are accountable, adaptable generalists who are prepared to successfully
take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and function as registered nurses
in a variety of care settings. As registered nurses, graduates are members of the community of nursing,
collaborating with clients, families, and groups together with support persons and other members of the health
care team to achieve optimal functioning. Graduates demonstrate a persistent quest for scholarship and professional
enhancement. |
PROGRAM GOALS
- Assess from a systems perspective, the impact of a multi-disciplinary approach to promote the
health of multiple clients and families.
- Function independently and collaboratively to deliver competent and compassionate care to multiple
clients and families using evidenced-based practice.
- Use quality improvement to plan care for positive outcomes.
- Assess the appropriate use of informatics in client-centered care.
- Prioritize nursing care decisions for multiple clients based on knowledge from biological and behavioral
sciences.
- Evaluate learning outcomes for multiple clients and families.
- Select effective communication strategies to enhance nursing practice.
- Provide culturally competent client-centered nursing care.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING CURRICULUM PLAN
The Associate of Science Degree will be awarded to students who have successfully completed 71 credit hours of course
work. This includes 34 semester hours of general education credits and 37 semester hours of nursing credits. |
| ADN Curriculum Plan - Fall Admission |
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| Fall Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 110** |
Fundamentals of Nursing |
5 |
| BIO 190* |
Principles of Microbiology |
4 |
| BIO 210* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 150* |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
| BIO 100* |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
| Total |
17 |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 120** |
Acute Care Nursing |
6 |
| BIO 150* |
Nutrition for Healthy Living |
3 |
| BIO 220* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Summer Session |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 130** |
Mental Health Nursing |
5 |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| Total |
8 |
| Fall Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 210** |
Family Health Nursing I |
3 |
| NSG 211** |
Family Health Nursing I |
6 |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| HUM |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 220** |
Complex Nursing |
9 |
| NSG 230** |
Nursing Practicum |
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Total |
15 |
71 hours are required to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
* Program requirement - ** Major requirement |
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| ADN Curriculum Plan - for Spring Admission |
| |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 110** |
Fundamentals of Nursing |
4 |
| BIO 190* |
Principles of Microbiology |
4 |
| BIO 210* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 150* |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
| BIO 100* |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
| Total |
17 |
| Summer Session |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Fall Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 120** |
Acute Care Nursing |
6 |
| BIO 150* |
Nutrition for Healthy Living |
3 |
| BIO 220* |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 130** |
Mental Health Nursing |
5 |
| NSG 210** |
Family Health Nursing I |
3 |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| HUM |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Summer Session |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 211** |
Family Health Nursing II |
6 |
| Total |
6 |
| Fall Semester |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| NSG 220** |
Complex Nursing |
9 |
| NSG 230** |
Nursing Practicum |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
71 hours are required to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
*Program requirement - ** Major requirement |
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LICENSURE
Upon graduation from the ADN program and verification by Cabarrus College of Health Sciences that education
requirements are met, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination -
Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). Graduates passing the exam and meeting board requirements will receive the legal
title of Registered Nurse (RN) from the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). Should graduates be unsuccessful
on the exam, they may repeat the exam at subsequent intervals. |
EXIT OPTIONS
NURSE AIDE II - Upon completion of NSG 120, students are eligible to receive NA II certification from the North
Carolina Board of Nursing, provided they are currently listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry and pass
the competency test. |
ADMISSION
For admission into the Associate of Science Degree Nursing (ADN) program, applicants must meet the general college
admission requirements and must submit:
- an official transcript showing evidence of high school or college level Algebra I, Algebra II, either geometry
or a math with Algebra II as a prerequisite, chemistry, and biology with a preferred minimum grade of
"C"
- Minimum suggested standardized test scores:
- SAT scores of 480 - critical reading and 440 - math OR
- ACT composite score of 19
- evidence of high school class rank (should rank in upper half of class)
- two references that speak to academic abilities and/or work ethic. If applicant has previously been enrolled
in another nursing program within the last five years, then one reference MUST be from a program official at the
institution attended
- evidence of completion of a nursing assistant course within the last year or be on the current N.C. NA I registry
prior to enrolling in the first nursing course.
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