NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

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NR-524: Curriculum Development

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Curriculum Plan for Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Program

The pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program curriculum was designed in accordance with the Florida State Board of Nursing standards. It integrates general education, science, and professional nursing courses that progressively build clinical reasoning, leadership, and evidence-based practice skills. Each course is designated by a prefix, number, and title, with credit hours divided into theory (T), clinical (C), and laboratory (L) components. The full program requires the completion of 120 credits, distributed across four academic years.

The plan provides students with a balanced learning experience by combining classroom theory, laboratory training, and direct clinical practice. The structure emphasizes early development of fundamental nursing concepts, which gradually transitions into complex clinical reasoning, leadership, and specialized nursing care.

First Year Curriculum

Semester	Course Code & Title	Hours (T/C/L)	Credits
Semester 1	BSN101 Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I	2T, 2L	4
	BSN103 Transitional Nursing Concepts	2T, 2L	4
	BSN105L Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab	2L, 10C	8
Total Credits			16
Semester 2	BSN102 Professional Nursing Concepts	2T, 2L	4
	BSN106 Fundamentals of Nursing	2T, 2L	4
	BSN106L Fundamentals Clinical/Lab	10C	6
	NUR109 Professional Nursing Leadership	2T, 2L	2
Total Credits			16
Total for Year			32

Second Year Curriculum

Semester	Course Code & Title	Hours (T/C/L)	Credits
Semester 1	NUR209 Fundamentals of Nursing	1T, 1L	3
	BSN508 Microbiology	2T, 4C	6
	NURC224 Family Health Nursing & Clinical	2T, 4C	6
Total Credits			15
Semester 2	NURC346 Adult Nursing & Clinical	2T, 2L, 5C	8
	NUR402 Health Assessment & Promotion	2T, 2L	4
	NUR402L Health Assessment Clinical	4C	4
Total Credits			16
Total for Year			31

Third Year Curriculum

Semester	Course Code & Title	Hours (T/C/L)	Credits
Semester 1	NUR380 Principles of Personalized Nursing Care I	3T, 3L	3
	NUR522 Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing	2T, 1L	3
	NUR392L Clinical Reasoning: Adult Chronic Conditions	2T, 2L, 10C	8
Total Credits			15
Semester 2	NUR562 Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice	2T, 2L	3
	NUR399 Policy and Change in Nursing	2T, 1L	3
	NUR498L Clinical Reasoning: Population Health	2T, 2L, 10C	8
Total Credits			15
Total for Year			30

Fourth Year Curriculum

Semester	Course Code & Title	Hours (T/C/L)	Credits
Semester 1	NUR506L Clinical Reasoning: Women, Children & Families	2T, 2L, 10C	8
	NUR522 Nursing Leadership, Innovation, and Global Health	2T, 2L	3
	NUR355 Genetics and Genomics	2T, 2L	2
Total Credits			13
Semester 2	NUR536L Childbearing Nursing Clinical	3T, 2L, 10C	6
	NUR544 Nursing Care of Older Adults	3T, 3L	3
	NUR586 Professional Nursing Transformation (RN to BSN)	2T, 2L	2
	NUR594L Senior Clinical Practicum	–	3
Total Credits			14
Total for Year			27

Peer Collaboration and Curriculum Development

Peer collaboration was central to the design of this program. Input from colleagues supported the sequencing of courses, selection of prerequisites, and the integration of clinical experiences. Collaborative planning also allowed for the resolution of conflicts regarding instructional policies, such as the use of mobile devices in clinical and classroom settings. Through consistent discussion and review, the curriculum evolved into a structured plan that meets state requirements, academic standards, and clinical competencies, while supporting student engagement and professional growth.

NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

Syllabus Template: BSN101 Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I

Course Information

• Course Name: BSN101 Pathophysiology / Pharmacology I
• Credits: 4
• Prerequisites: Human Body in Health and Disease I (GELL206), General Microbiology with Lab (GECL108)

Faculty Information

• Instructor Name: [Insert Faculty Name]
• Email: [Insert Email Address]
• Phone: (555) 555-1234
• Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:30–12:00 pm, Fridays 11:00–2:00 pm

Course Description

This course integrates pathophysiology and pharmacology to establish a foundation for nursing practice. Students explore the etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment of diseases, along with the pharmacological principles used in therapeutic management. Special emphasis is placed on the nursing responsibilities in medication administration, monitoring for adverse effects, and educating patients regarding drug therapies.

Program Outcomes

By completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply advanced concepts of nursing, health sciences, and the humanities.
2. Implement evidence-based strategies in clinical practice.
3. Engage in advocacy and patient communication to support informed decision-making.
4. Demonstrate ethical reasoning and patient-centered care.

Course Outcomes

• Define fundamental terms in pharmacology and pathophysiology.
• Analyze disease symptoms, causes, and treatment modalities.
• Classify medications and correlate them with disease management strategies.

Required Textbooks and Resources

• Ackley, B., Ladwig, G., Makic Flynn, M., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (12th ed.). Elsevier.
• Adams, M., Holland, L., & Urban, C. (2009). Pharmacology for nurses (3rd ed.). Pearson.
• Pagana, K., & Pagana, T. (2018). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (6th ed.). Mosby.

Course Schedule

Week	Content
Week 1	Chapter 1 – Human Disease & Mechanisms of Disease
Weeks 2–4	Chapters 2–5: Selected Diseases & Pharmacological Treatments
Week 12	Final Examination

Grading Scale

• 93–100: A
• 89–92.99: A-
• 85–88.99: B+
• 77–80.99: B-
• Below 60: F

Policies

• Attendance: Minimum of 90% required.
• Late Submission: Deduction of 10% per day.
• Academic Integrity: Plagiarism, cheating, or falsification will result in penalties.
• Mobile Devices: Permitted only for approved academic purposes.

References

Ackley, B., Ladwig, G., Makic Flynn, M., Martinez-Kratz, M., & Zanotti, M. (2019). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (12th ed.). Elsevier.

Adams, M., Holland, L., & Urban, C. (2009). Pharmacology for nurses (3rd ed.). Pearson.

NR 524 Week 6 Curriculum Plan and Course Syllabus

Pagana, K., & Pagana, T. (2018). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (6th ed.). Mosby.

Skemp, L., & Wyman, R. (2019). Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Sage Publications.