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Compassionate Care, Rewarding Career
Prepare for a rewarding career in health care through LTU’s BSN program. This comprehensive four-year program blends rigorous coursework with hands-on clinical experiences, equipping you to provide exceptional patient care in one of the most respected professions.
The partnership between LTU and Henry Ford Health offers you the opportunity to rotate among several Michigan hospital locations where you’ll gain diverse, real-world experience aligned with our compassionate care approach.
To develop innovative professional nursing leaders who are compassionate and caring healers dedicated to transforming healthcare through the art of nursing, research, theory, practice, technology, and community engagement.
The philosophy of the nursing program is to embrace and cultivate LTU’s motto of theory and practice. Through scientific inquiry, students operationalize theoretical constructs and concepts into professional practice settings. Innovative project-based, problem-based, and active collaborative learning strategies permeate the pedagogy for teaching and learning.
The employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates that there will be 197,200 new job opportunities available during this period, placing registered nursing among the top ten occupations with the most new jobs.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurses have a median hourly wage of $41.38 and an annual median pay of $86,070.
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This course examines the nursing program’s mission, philosophy, and conceptual framework of Relationship Based Care (RBC), as well as the standards and competencies from national organizations. These concepts, standards, and competencies will be discussed within the context of social justice.
NUR1102
2
Must have one high school science course. The basic structure, chemistry and energetics of a cell. Mechanisms of inheritance, gene structure and function, and Mendelian genetics, Origin and history of life, mechanisms evolution, and introduction to systematics. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 3 hrs.
BIO1213
3
Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, logarithms, trigonometric functions, identities, equations. No credit after completion of MCS1224 or MCS1414. Calculus
MCS1074
4
College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.
COM1103
3
Total Credits:
12
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This course examines the biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of health promotion across the lifespan of the individual, communities, and for population health. Incorporation of findings and recommendations from Healthy People 2020 will be emphasized
NUR1202
2
May need 1 year high school chemistry and chemistry placement or math placement. Laws and concepts of chemistry and their application to chemical systems. The liquid and solid states, phase changes and phase diagrams, topics in the chemistry of materials, oxidation-reduction chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and gas-phase equilibrium. Lect. 3 hrs., Workshop 1 hr., 3 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 1074, MCS 1414, MCS 1424.
CHM1213
3
Experiments that support BIO2313 including basic and practical techniques of handling micro-organisms and of illustrating various principles of microbial life. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: BIO 2313.
BIO2321
1
Function and structure of micro-organisms including bacteria, algae, protozoa and viruses, including how they interact with their environment including higher organizations; ecology or micro-organisms; their beneficial and harmful effects. Lecture 3 hrs.
BIO2313
3
Prerequisite: None. Introduction to the study of motives at work in human behavior; understanding of perception, reasoning, memory, consciousness, intelligence, psychopathology, and individual differences. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
PSY1213
3
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1213
3
Total Credits:
15
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A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1223
3
SSC Elective
SSC 2xx3
3
Total Credits:
6
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This course examines the core values, philosophy, theories and ethics of holistic nursing. The holistic caring process; holistic communication; therapeutic healing environment and cultural diversity; holistic education and research; and self-reflection/self-care will be emphasized. These processes will provide a basis for health promotion across diverse settings and lifespan.
NUR2102
2
This course is a survey of selected topics in general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. The topics covered from general chemistry include the solution state and colligative properties of solutions, as well as pH, and acid-base equilibrium theory and buffers. Students will learn to recognize and draw organic molecules, and predict solubility in water. Chemical kinetics will be discussed with an emphasis on enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Finally, students will learn about the chemical properties of the four major classes of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins. This course is not intended for science majors or those intending to apply to medical school.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours + 1.000 workshop hour
CHM2103
3
The fundamental structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the biomedical sciences. The basic structure and function of the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous and Cardiovascular systems will be examined. BIO3203 can be taken prior to or after BIO3303.
BIO3203
3
Covers traditional social psychology topics, but with content and application specific to nursing and healthcare.
PSY2623
3
LLT Elective
2xx3
3
Total Credits:
14
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Description not available.
NUR2202
2
The fundamental structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the biomedical sciences. The basic structure and function of the Respiratory, Endocrine, Urinary, Digestive, Immune and Reproductive systems will be examined. BIO3303 can be taken prior to or after BIO3203.
BIO3303
3
This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, and probability distributions with an emphasis on statistical inference such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, t-and F-distributions, and selected nonparametric tests.
MCS2124
4
Training in a systematic method for producing effective technical communication, written reports, letters, and memos as well as oral presentations. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
COM2103
3
Total Credits:
12
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This course examines the principles of a comprehensive health history and physical assessment for patients across the lifespan. Spiritual, socio-cultural, biopsychological and physical dimensions of the patient for the health history and physical assessment are incorporated. Relationship based care (RBC) practices are expanded to include issues of privacy, confidentiality, and responses to diversity.
NUR2323
3
This course is the beginning of a two-semester sequence, preparing students with the basic principles and concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Major drug category prototypes will be explored as they relate to the health promotion, prevention of illness and management of disease states.
NUR2313
3
Total Credits:
6
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This course provides the theoretical base to further prepare nurses to become competent to care for the health of people. The concepts of relationship based care, communication, collaboration, teamwork, leadership, and interdisciplinarity, are discussed and developed in this course. Integrates knowledge, skills and attitudes learned from the con-current semester courses with that of the nursing process to provide a foundation for the clinical-decision-making process and interprofessional communication.
NUR3102
3
This course introduces the scientific inquiry, the art of nursing, and the core competencies that nurses utilize across the lifespan. The Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) will be introduced and utilized in the lab and clinical settings. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR3104
3
This course is the second part of the two-semester sequence, preparing students with the basic principles and concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Major drug category prototypes will be explored as they relate to the health promotion, prevention of illness and management of disease states.
NUR3123
3
This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in health promotion, recovery from acute illness and management of chronic diseases.
NUR2133
3
This course teaches the scientific research process and explores nursing research, its utilization in health care within the context of scientific merit and clinical relevance. Following an overview of the research process, emphasis is placed on its use in solving clinical problems, enhancing clinical judgments, and/or measuring phenomena in clinical practice.
NUR3113
3
Total Credits:
15
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This course examines the knowledge and skills in nursing informatics necessary for the safe and provision of nursing care. Core concepts of nursing informatics are introduced (data, information, and knowledge). Incorporates the use of the electronic medical record/electronic health record (EMR/EHR) for documentation and coordination of clinical care. Includes decision support and information management functions that lead to best practices.
NUR3202
2
This course examines the role of the nurse caring for the adult medical-surgical population who is experiencing acute and chronic conditions. Safe, high-quality, and evidenced-based care for the medical-surgical adult population will be explored. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR3204
4
Biological, genetic, and behavioral components of mental illness will be explored. Relationship Based Care approaches in psychiatric nursing to promote mental health and manage illness will be applied to clinical situations across the lifespan. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR3214
4
Jr./Sr. Elective
LLT/ PSY/ SSC 3xx3/4xx3
3
Total Credits:
13
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This course focuses on the care of the childbearing family during the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Relationship Based Care approaches for the childbearing family to promote health and manage illness will be applied to clinical situations. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR3303
3
The care of the child and family from infancy to adolescence is addressed. Relationship Based Care approaches for children to promote health and manage illness will be applied to clinical situations. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR3313
3
Total Credits:
6
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Leadership and management theory and models for quality improvement within organizations and systems will be emphasized. The impact of complex health care systems will be examined on diverse populations.
NUR4103
3
This course examines the acute and chronic health concerns the geriatric population is susceptible to, including, but not limited to, geriatric syndromes, psychosocial and behavioral issues, and common geriatric medical conditions, and end of life care. The End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) competencies will be integrated.
NUR4102
2
This is the second level of medical-surgical nursing. At this level, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of previous nursing and core courses will be the basis for this advanced level nursing course. Safe, high-quality, evidenced-based care for the medical-surgical adult population will be explored. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR4104
4
Health promotion and disease prevention strategies within the community will be explored. Community assessment, epidemiologic, environmental, cultural, and case management frameworks are used to guide nursing care delivery to persons, families, and populations in community settings. This course includes a supervised practicum.
NUR4105
5
Total Credits:
14
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This course focuses on integrating learned knowledge driven actions into professional practice utilizing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) to solve a clinical issue for health care systems and/or populations at risk.
NUR4202
2
This course provides for the transition of the student nurse to a professional baccalaureate nurse in which the integration and application of curricular frameworks are operationalized into clinical practice. The practicum is an immersion experience in which the student practices the role of an entry-level baccalaureate nurse under the guidance of faculty and the direct supervision of an experienced clinician.
NUR4206
6
In this tertiary level course, care of the critically ill adult hospitalized patient will be explored. Bio-psychosocial constructs will be applied to the comprehensive management of these patients. The effects of critical illness on the patient, family and care providers will be emphasized.
NUR4203
3
This course will provide the student the opportunity to prepare for the NCLEX examination, licensure, and the professional role of nursing.
NUR4201
1
Total Credits:
12
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