BSc. Nursing
DEGREE : BSc. Nursing
INTRODUCTION
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or BSN is one option for nurses with a Registered Nurse (RN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), who want to continue their education.
PROGRAM NAME : BSN
DESCRIPTION
At SAICHS we offer a 2 year RN-to-BSN program for those who have an RN or ADN degree that seek to reach the next level. If you already have an associate degree in nursing, an RN-to-BSN program will use your ADN training as a foundation for your new coursework.
LOCATION : Curacao Campus or On-line
PREREQUISITE: RN or ADN
DURATION : 2 years
BSN program
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or BSN is one option for nurses with a Registered Nurse (RN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), who want to continue their education. At SAICHS we offer a 2 year RN-to-BSN program for those who have an RN or ADN degree that seek to reach the next level. If you already have an associate degree in nursing, an RN-to-BSN program will use your ADN training as a foundation for your new coursework.
The healthcare system is evolving. Registered nurses are taking on expanded roles in order to address the complexities and changes within the system. If you have a career in nursing it is important that you do the same. The degree you choose to earn will not only prepare you to provide optimal care to patients, but it can also determine your pay, path of specialization and the overall impact you want to make in the field.
Once a candidate has obtained a BSN degree, there are numerous opportunities within healthcare industry for advancement. Here are a few job titles to consider: Public Health Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Surgical Nurse, ICU Nurse, Nurse Manager and Health Educator.
While BSN curricula varies from school to school, all BSN programs involve both coursework and clinical practice. Overall, nursing programs could be hard work. Being detail-oriented and having strong time management and communication skills may help you get through the program and help you to thrive in your profession. Empathy is also essential for the job.
Our BSN program is offered partly on-line with a clinical practice component. This involves virtual classes and clinical experience hours that can be completed in local hospitals, clinics or labs. As the BSN program can be completed online while you still work as a nurse, so you can move forward in your career without having to take time off. However, our program requires a one month practical rotation at a SAICHS affiliated hospital.
BSN Admissions Requirements
Admissions requirements for a BSN program will vary from school to school. However, in general, the following are typically required to get into an accredited BSN program:
1) cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in high school, or a nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing
2) Prior classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology
3) A CV or resume
4) A personal essay
5) References
CURRICULUM
| NS-201 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY | (4 CREDITS) |
| NS-202 | MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY | (4 CREDITS) |
| NS-311 | PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING | (4 CREDITS) |
| NS-312 | PSYCHO THERAPEUTIC NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT | (4 CREDITS) |
| NS-313 | NURSING ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE | (2 CREDITS) |
| NS-221 | CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-222 | FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTISE 1 AND 2 | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-223 | THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLLING | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-321 | TRENDS AND ISSUES IN NURSING | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-322 | INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-231 | NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-232 | NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-233 | NURSING CARE MANAGEMNT OF ELDERLY | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-331 | NURSING CARE OF MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-332 | NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-241 | SOFT SKILLS TRAINING MODULE 1 | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-242 | SOFT SKILLS TRAINING MODULE 2 | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-341 | SOFT SKILLS TRAINING MODULE 3 | (3 CREDITS) |
| NS-251 | INFORMATION TECHOLOGY 1 (computer fundamentals) | (3 CREDITS) |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | (60 CREDITS) |
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are crucial to increase employment marketability and compete successfully in this dynamic global environment. The clinical portion of a BSN degree program involves supervised training sessions with licensed nursing professionals.
The nursing students should be able to achieve the following objectives:
1) Develop effective communication skills (spoken and written).
2) Develop effective presentation skills.
3) Conduct effective correspondence and prepare reports which produce results.
4) Become a self-confident person by mastering inter-personal skills, team management skills and leadership skills.
5) Develop all round personality with a mature outlook to function effectively in different circumstances.