UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 1999–2000
 Brigham Young University
Back Nursing

   

Sandra Rogers, Dean
592 SWKT, PO Box 25532, (801) 378-7204

Lynn Clark Callister, Associate Dean
591 SWKT, PO Box 25532, (801) 378-5375

Elaine Sorensen Marshall, Associate Dean
444 SWKT, PO Box 25427, (801) 378-2747

Mary Williams, Associate Dean
594 SWKT, PO Box 25532, (801) 378-5626

College of Nursing Advisement Center
551 SWKT, PO Box 25531, (801) 378-4173

Admission to Degree Program

The degree programs in the College of Nursing carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.

The Discipline

Brigham Young University's baccalaureate nursing program prepares general practitioners with the knowledge, skills, leadership abilities, and values commensurate with professional nursing practice. Nursing education builds on the sciences, humanities, and religious studies to develop the strong theoretical and practical base necessary to understand and meet the needs of people in various health care settings.

Learning comes alive as students move from the classroom through the clinical simulation laboratory to actual patient care. Students assess, diagnose, and treat actual and potential problems in an effort to promote, restore, or maintain health. Baccalaureate graduates develop their ability to be sensitive to the welfare of others, communicate effectively, evaluate research findings, think critically, solve problems, and utilize appropriate technology as they provide quality nursing care to people of all ages.

Career Opportunities

There are career positions in various health care settings.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed under the following undergraduate degree program.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Nursing

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Nursing

For more information see the 1999–2000 BYU Graduate Catalog.



Undergraduate Admittance Requirements

The following criteria have been established for acceptance and progression in the baccalaureate program.

  1. Be fully matriculated at BYU.

  2. Have completed the required prerequisite courses with a C grade or higher and an overall grade point average of not less than 3.0 in prerequisite courses. Acceptance into the nursing major is competitive and restricted to a limited number of openings each year. Not all students who meet the minimum GPA and course completion requirements are guaranteed acceptance into the program.
    Students are evaluated on a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to academic performance and progression, written communication skills, community, school, and church service, and recommendations from employers and/or educators.

  3. Complete the following before beginning nursing courses:
    Engl 115.
    Chem 152, 281.
    MFHD 210 or Psych 220.
    FSN 100.
    Mcbio 221, 222.
    Nurs 180.
    Stat 221.
    Zool 260, 355, 361.

    Note: Students may apply to the baccalaureate program during the semester they are completing prerequisite courses.

  4. Students with English as a second language: Take the English Proficiency Examination offered by the Linguistics Department plus all ESL service courses as recommended by the examination outcome. Successfully complete Nurs 102. The college requires a TOEFL score of at least 580.

  5. Maintain a C grade or above in all nursing courses, including prerequisite and supporting courses. A C– is not considered a passing grade in the nursing program.

Note 1: Notify the college advisement center before dropping or interrupting course work.

Note 2: Transfer credit older than seven years will not apply to the major without prior approval of the associate dean of student affairs.

Note 3: Students may repeat only one prerequisite course one time.

Applicants who meet the above criteria are eligible for consideration for acceptance. Students who have been admitted to BYU must apply for the nursing program through the college advisement center (551 SWKT). Students are accepted fall and winter semesters. Application deadlines and requirements are available from the advisement center. Nursing students are required to have a physical examination and submit immunization records to the Nursing Advisement Center. CPR and first aid certification are also required.
Computers are used in all health care facilities; therefore students are expected to be computer literate when accepted into the College of Nursing.

Note: Associate degree registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who wish to enter the baccalaureate program should contact the College of Nursing Advisement Center for specific acceptance information.



General Information

The National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission is a resource for further information. Contact the NLNAC, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 989-9393.

Clinical Assignments and Transportation.

Educational experiences are located in Utah, Salt Lake, and Davis counties. Theory courses are taught in Provo. Clinical experiences are in agencies throughout the Wasatch Front. Visits to agencies and client homes are also required. To achieve the best possible clinical education, students will need to travel at different times during their course work. Access to a car is highly recommended. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Transcultural clinical experiences are located in rural Utah. International clinical experiences are available in Guatemala and Jordan.



BS Nursing (94 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. A C grade or above must be maintained in all required courses.

  2. Be accepted into the program.

  3. Complete the following:
    Chem 152.
    FSN 100.
    Zool 260.

    Note: Chem 101 is needed prior to Chem 152 if you have had no previous chemistry experience.

  4. Complete the following:
    Chem 281.
    Nurs 180.
    Stat 221.
    Zool 355.

    Note: Math 110 (or equivalent) may need to be taken prior to Stat 221.

  5. Select one course from the following:
    MFHD 210.
    Psych 220.

  6. Complete the following:
    Zool 361.
    Mcbio 221, 222.

  7. Select one course from the following:
    Soc 112, 323.
    Anthr 101.

  8. Complete the following:
    Nurs 290, 292.

  9. Complete the following:
    Nurs 310, 312.
    RelC 491, 492 (nursing sections)

  10. Complete the following:
    Nurs 314, 380.
    Psych 342.

  11. Complete the following:
    Nurs 320, 382, 384.

  12. Complete two enrollments of the following:
    Nurs 450R.

  13. Complete the following:
    Nurs 490A, B.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Nursing (Nurs)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

102. Nursing and Medical Terminology. (2:2:0) Independent Study only.

Nursing and medical terminology for prenursing and beginning nursing students or those interested in health occupations.

180. Preview of Nursing. (1:1:0)

Defines and explores nursing as a potential career opportunity.

288. Family Health Management. (2:2:0)

Promotion and maintenance of health over the life span, emphasizing current issues affecting family health.

290. Nursing Core 1. (6:3.5:7.5) Prerequisite: admission to nursing major.

Application of nursing process in health assessment/promotion of individuals and families across the life span in community settings.

292. Nursing Core 2. (5:2:9) Prerequisite: Nurs 290.

Continuation of Nursing Core 1 with added emphasis on skill development and application of nursing process to hospitalized clients.

310. Nursing Core 3. (5:2:9) Prerequisite: Nurs 292.

Increasing competency in applying nursing process to individuals and families in varied health care settings.

312. Nursing Core 4. (5:2:9) Prerequisite: Nurs 310.

Increasing competency in applying the nursing process to individuals and families in varied health care settings.

314. Nursing Core 5. (5:2:9) Prerequisite: Nurs 310.

Increasing competency in applying the nursing process to individuals and families in varied health care settings.

320. Nursing Research. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: an Advanced Writing course, Nurs 290, 292, 310, 312, 314; Stat 221 or comparable statistics course.

Analysis and critique of research in nursing practice.

350. Health Assessment. (3:3:0) Sp Prerequisite: admission to nursing program for returning associate degree-registered nurses.

Health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Includes well individuals and those with common acute or chronic illnesses.

355. Basic Pharmacology. (3:3:0) Independent Study only.

Introduction to basic pharmacology, including major classes of medications; implications for nursing practice.

370. Professional Nursing Practice. (3:2:1) Prerequisite: admission to nursing program.

Integration into expanded role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. For RNs only.

380. Nursing of Children in Crisis. (4:2:6) Prerequisite: Nurs 314.

Nursing interventions for children and their families.

382. Nursing Adults in Crisis. (4:2:6) Prerequisite: Nursing 314.

Nursing interventions for individuals and families in crisis.

384. Psychiatric Nursing. (4:3:7.5) Prerequisite: Nurs 314, Psych 342.

Nursing care for clients with complex psychiatric disorders.

390R. Independent Study in the Practice of Nursing. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

403. Health Policy. (2:1:1)

Exploring nurse's role in identifying, formulating, legitimizing, and implementing health policy.

420. Community/Population Health Nursing. (4:3:1) Prerequisite: admission to nursing major.

Principles and practices of nursing care for individuals, families, aggregates, and populations within community-based settings. For RNs only.

450R. Special Topics in Clinical Nursing. (4:4:12 ea.) On blk. Prerequisite: Nurs 314.

Experience in clinical nursing specialties.

490A,B. Capstone. (4:1:9 ea.) Prerequisite: Nurs 320, 380, 382, 384, 450R (taken twice).

Application of management principles in collaborative nursing care of individuals and families in multiple health care settings.

499R. Honors Thesis. (1–3:0:0 ea.)

Honors thesis preparation.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

510R. Special Programs and Projects. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

555. Pharmacology in Advanced Practice. (3:3:0)

Principles of pharmacology and drug therapy for nurse practitioners.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN DELETED (effective for Fall 1999)
( 580R. Nursing Information Systems. (3:3:0). Prerequisite: admission to nursing major.

Use of computer technology in nursing research, client care, and education. )

590R. Independent Study. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Individualized study.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1999–2000 BYU Graduate Catalog.



Nursing Faculty

Professor

Fosbinder, Donna (1991) BS, San Diego State U., 1983; MS, U. of San Diego, 1986; PhD, San Diego State U., 1990.

Lookinland, Sandra (1998) BS, Loma Linda U., 1974; MS, California State U., 1980; PhD, U. of California, 1983.

Mangum, Sandra (1983) BS, BA., Brigham Young U., 1958, 1959; MN, U. of Washington, 1962.

Associate Professors

Baldwin, Joan (1994) BS, MA, Hampton U., 1973, 1975; MSN, U. of San Diego, 1978; DNS, Catholic U., 1992.

Callister, Lynn Clark (1988) BS, Brigham Young U., 1964; MN, Wichita State U., 1988; PhD, U. of Utah, 1993.

Hammond, Kathleen B. (1964) BS, Brigham Young U., 1960; MS, U. of Utah, 1964.

Mandleco, Barbara L. (1977) BSN, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1967; MN, U. of Florida, 1968; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1991.

Marshall, Elaine S. Sorensen, Associate Dean (1987) BS, MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1972, 1979, 1988.

Memmott, Rae Jeanne (1992) BS, Brigham Young U., 1965; MS, U. of Colorado, 1967.

Riddle, Lana B. (1971) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969; MS, U. of Utah, 1971; PhD, Texas Woman's U., 1984.

Rogers, Sandra, Dean (1980) BS, Brigham Young U., 1974; MS, U. of Arizona, 1980; DNSc, U. of California, San Francisco, 1989.

Schwartz, Rosanne (1981) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1981; PhD, U. of Florida, 1991.

Williams, Mary, Associate Dean (1978) BS, Brigham Young U., 1971; MS, U. of Utah, 1979; PhD, U. of Arizona, 1991.

Associate Clinical Professors

Anderson, Vickie Lane (1980) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1975, 1983.

Warnick, Myrna (1994) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1965, 1973.

Assistant Professors

Abegglen, JoAnn (1985) BS, Brigham Young U., 1967; MS, U. of Utah, 1973; MS, Brigham Young U., 1988.

Beckstrand, Renea L. (1987) AS, Ricks Coll., 1979; AS, BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1981, 1983, 1987.

Berry, Judith (1997) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969; MS, Catholic U. of America, 1984.

Bond, Elaine (1991) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1989, 1990; PhD, San Diego State U., 1997.

Campbell, Lora Jean (1972) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969; MS, U. of Utah, 1972.

Conger, Cynthia O'Neill (1986) BS, San Jose State U., 1970; MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1987, 1995.

Coverston, Catherine R. (1989) AS, Brigham Young U., 1969; BSN, U. of the State of New York, Albany, 1987; MSN, Medical Coll. of Georgia, 1989.

Drake, Richard (1970) BS, Idaho State U., 1965; MS, Wayne State U., 1966; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1992.

Johnsen, Vickie (1989) AS, Weber State Coll., 1968; BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987.

Measom, Gary (1991) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1980; PhD, U. of New Mexico, 1992.

Rushton, Patricia (1995) BS, U. of Utah, 1971; MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1989.

Tiedeman, Mary E. (1996) BS, Michigan State U., 1964; MN, U. of Florida, 1975; PhD, Wayne State U., 1988.

Wiker, Kathleen M. (1972) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1965, 1969.

Assistant Clinical Professors

Hunter, Tana (1991) BS, Brigham Young U., 1974; MS, U. of Utah, 1982.

Mills, Debra Ann (1996) AS, Ricks Coll., 1974; BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1989.

Instructors

Ham, Donna (1999) AS, Brigham Young U., 1974; BS, Chapman U., 1983; MS, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1994.

Johnson, Mary Jayne (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1996.

Keller, David C. (1993) AS, BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1980, 1993.

Stoneman, Eva (1997) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1997.

Clinical Instructors

Ellinger, Patricia R. (1996) BS, Brigham Young U., 1970; MS, U. of Utah, 1991.

Lavender, Carol (1998) BS, U. of Texas, Austin, 1973; MS, U. of Texas, Houston, 1998.

Molinari, Deana (1997) AS, Providence Coll., 1966; BS, Walla Walla Coll., 1985; MS, Oregon Health Sciences U., 1996.

Sutherland, Carolyn (1997) BA, BS, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1990; MS, U. of Utah, 1996.

Emeriti

Alley, Laura Ellen (1972) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1966, 1968.

Andersen, Rayola H. (1971) AD, BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1948, 1949, 1969; MN, Brigham Young U., 1979.

Bartholomew, Jewel A. (1970) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969, MS, U. of Utah, 1976.

Chaffin, Beverly H. (1976) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1965, 1969.

Cope, Maxine J. (1970) BS, MS, EdD, U. of Utah, 1948, 1957, 1967.

Dyer, Elaine D. (1975) BS, St. Mary Coll., 1946; MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1955, 1967.

Hammond, Marilyn (1985) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1953, 1969.

Isaacs, Patricia C. (1977) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1975, 1977; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1988.

Jensen, Marian (1970) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1960, 1968; MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1992.

Jorgensen, Evelyn P. (1977) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1947, 1975.

Leifson, June (1971) BS, Brigham Young U., 1957; MS, Wayne State U., 1964; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1979.

Murphy, Elaine (1967) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1959, 1963.

Murphy, Millene F. (1985) BS, Brigham Young U., 1963; MS, U. of Utah, 1970; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1982.

Potter, Norma (1953) BS, U. of Utah, 1950; MN, U. of Washington, 1961.

Schmidt, Alice M. (1965) BS, U. of Iowa, 1947; MS, EdD, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1977.

Talmage, Carol (1985) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1950, 1984.

Wilson, Mary Louise (1979) BS, U. of Utah, 1953; MPH, U. of California, Berkeley, 1966; MS, U. of California, San Francisco, 1978.





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