In this course students synthesize their Viterbo nursing education, skills and knowledge into strategies for successful transition to professional nursing practice. Students will be provided with multiple experiences for further formation of their professional identity. Experiences include faculty-led seminars and an overview of approaches/strategies to study for the NCLEX- RN. Students will explore personal awareness related to self-efficacy, barriers to transition, resiliency, self-care strategies, and holistic nursing practices related to the development of a professional identity.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit.

This course focuses on the examination of population health indicators and outcomes and their relationship with health care delivery systems and health care inequities. Students analyze and evaluate environmental health, epidemiology, behavioral health, health care regulations, emergency preparedness, infectious disease, public health policy, and health economics. Students utilize systems-thinking and create holistic nursing interventions that focus on population health. Prerequisites: 538, 539. Must be taken concurrently with 528.

This clinical course advances the student's ability to complete holistic, population-focused assessments and implement interventions that mitigate health risks in vulnerable populations, communities and groups. Students prioritize interventions that enhance the health of their community and strengthen partnerships, both inside and outside the conventional healthcare system.

This course introduces health promotion and disease prevention while incorporating client-centered care that promotes health for diverse populations across the lifespan. The course introduces local, regional, national and global healthcare delivery models and examines their association with various health indicators, diverse populations, and health equity.

This course addresses the concepts and mechanisms underlying common pathophysiological problems applicable across the lifespan. Normal physiologic changes and those related to disease/pathology are contrasted. The clinical manifestations and consequences of altered health states are examined in the context of current research-based practice. Knowledge of pathophysiology as a basis for assessment, decision-making, and management is stressed.

This course prepares students to analyze health across the lifespan and differentiate between various states of wellness and illness. By relating quality measures and intended health outcomes to holistic nursing interventions, students will develop skills that promote trust and establish the foundations for relationship-based care. Students will consider equitable access to healthcare, discuss the just distribution of its resources, and examine the nurse's role in health policy development, healthcare delivery and advocacy.

This clinical course advances the student's nursing skills and provides experiences and opportunities to engage in actions that promote holism and person-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis will be on interpreting baseline health information, correlating health conditions with individual preferences, analyzing assessment findings and planning appropriate, evidence-informed interventions in order to achieve intended health outcomes.

This course focuses on the holistic care of clients across the lifespan in a variety of high acuity inpatient settings and prepares students to coordinate and facilitate person-centered care for diverse patient populations. Emphasis will be on how the holistic nursing process, nursing theory and partnership principles are applied in acute care settings. Students will analyze the foundations of leadership and role development and explain how high-quality leadership at all levels in the healthcare system contribute to a culture of safety. Prerequisites: 521, 536, 537.

This course enhances the student's understanding of complex disease processes and their manifestations in high-acuity care settings. Providing experiences that promote holism and person-centered care, this clinical course combines the application of the holistic nursing process and a systems-thinking approach with the management of complex client situations. Students optimize informatics and healthcare technologies to promote safe environments and prioritize holistic nursing care according to the client's wishes and condition. Prerequisites: 521, 536, 537.