Nursing
作为默西赫斯特最新护理项目的学生, you'll be able to earn a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), while enjoying the traditional four-year college experience. Our Department of Nursing has prepared qualified, compassionate, and dedicated nurses for decades. This program integrates the latest evidence-based practices to equip graduates to be uniquely suited to fulfilling ever-changing roles in local, national, 以及全球卫生保健社区. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed registered nurses.
Students enjoy a hands-on classroom environment in our brand-new facilities, 课程由经验丰富的教师讲授. Two clinical skills labs provide a safe transition from classroom learning to a real-world setting. Students practice critical nursing skills using computer-controlled mannequins, medical equipment, task trainers, 还有临床技能实验室里的低保真人体模型. 我们的模拟套件包含高保真的人体模型, debriefing rooms, 录像设备, and medical equipment that closely mimic the clinical environment.
Program Overview
以默西赫斯特大学的核心价值观为基础, the 理学学士 in Nursing Program prepares future nurses to practice with compassion and empathy. This program unifies the Mercy Tradition of service with the latest evidence-based practices to prepare our graduates to be uniquely suited to fulfilling the ever-changing roles in the local, national, 以及全球卫生保健社区. As nurses, our intellectually creative graduates will leave the program ready to live out the Mercy Mission as they practice the art and science of nursing with compassion, empathy, patience, and integrity.
Many students choose to go on for graduate nursing education to pursue careers as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, 护士教育工作者. Those pursuing advanced degrees in nursing need the strong foundation in nursing experience gained through the BSN program. We believe students should be engaged in nursing education during their entire academic program, which is why BSN students begin taking nursing classes their first semester and start clinical rotations during their freshman year.
The program is approved by the PA State Board of Nursing and consists of a minimum of 121 credits.
临床工作
Our BSN students will complete their clinical hours at Erie’s finest hospitals and medical organizations, 包括UPMC Hamot, AHN Saint Vincent, and LECOM Health. 随着学生在课程中的进步, they will be exposed to a variety of nursing specializations including maternal child health, 精神/心理健康, critical care, emergency, public health, and family nursing.
Safety
Implement and promote safe practice through use of system and individual resources to minimize risk to the client, family, 医疗团队.
Apply client care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment.
以病人为中心的护理
Advocate for compassionate care and engage the client as an empowered healthcare partner.
Implement holistic client centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, 护理管理, 在健康-疾病连续体中, 整个生命周期, 在所有的医疗环境中.
Informatics
使用信息和技术进行沟通, access resources, 支持决策和防止错误.
循证实践
整合当前最佳证据, clinical expertise, 和病人的价值观来促进病人的最佳治疗结果.
合成证据, clinical judgment, interprofessional视角, 病人在计划中的偏好, implementing, 评估治疗结果.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Collaborate with the healthcare team to foster open communication, mutual respect, 共同决策以实现高质量的护理.
质量改进
Use meaningful data to achieve quality nursing care and promote quality and safety in a healthcare environment.
整合追求实践卓越的价值, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development.
Requirements for admission include a high school diploma or GED certificate, with a GPA of 3.2 or better. Applicants interested in the accelerated three-year option must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Applicants must have completed coursework equal to a standard high school course with a minimum of 16 units. 这些课程必须包括四个单元的英语, 三个社会研究单元, 两个数学单位(其中一个是代数), and two units of science (including a laboratory or the equivalent).
NURS 120:护理导论(3学分)
NURS 155:药理学(4学分)
NURS 160:护理评估(3学分)
NURS 161:护理评估实验室(3学分)
NURS 190: LPN-RN桥(3学分)
NURS 191: LPN-RN桥梁实验室(1学分)
NURS 200:内科外科护理A部分(3学分)
NURS 201:内科外科护理A部分实验(2学分)
NURS 204:孕产妇新生儿护理(2学分)
NURS 205:孕产妇新生儿护理实验室(2学分)
NURS 206:精神病学心理健康护理(2学分)
NURS 207: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Lab (2 credits)
NURS 208:慢性病经验(3学分)
NURS 250:内科外科护理B部分(3学分)
NURS 251:医学外科护理B部分实验室(2学分)
NURS 255: Health Promotion and Risk Prevention (3 credits)
NURS 301:研究和EBP(4学分)
NURS 302:信息学入门(3学分)
NURS 402: Global Perspectives in Health/ Global Health (PUBH211) (3 credits)
NURS 405:社区卫生护理(4学分)
NURS 407:护理领导(4学分)
NURS 460:高级研讨会(2学分)
NURS 470: Critical Care and Advanced Med Surg Nursing (4 credits)
NURS 475: BSN高级实习I(3学分)
NURS 476: BSN高级实习II(3学分)
项目完成后, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a professional registered nurse. Graduates will be prepared to work in various health care settings such as acute care hospitals, 长期护理中心, ambulatory clinics, 家庭保健. A BSN also prepares students to work in community or public health settings as well as various leadership roles.
默西赫斯特大学, 护理学士学位课程(预执照), accelerated, and LPN-BS tracks) is pursuing pre-accreditation candidacy status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaaccreditation@nln.org)，不迟于2024年4月24日.
Nursing Facilities
Our recently renovated nursing space on Mercyhurst’s campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, 拥有该地区最好的护理机构之一. Two clinical skills labs provide the abilities necessary for you to have a safe transition from classroom learning to a real-world setting. You'll practice critical nursing skills using computer-controlled mannequins, medical equipment, task trainers, 还有临床技能实验室里的低保真人体模型. 我们的模拟套件包含高保真的人体模型, debriefing rooms, 录像设备, and medical equipment that closely mimics the clinical environment.
Watch the videos below to receive an overview and virtual tour of our nursing facilities.
Overview
Virtual Tour
Michael Meyer, MBA, MSN, RN, PHRN
护理系主席
Meet the Faculty
Nursing (BSN)
