The registered nurse (RN) is a health care professional academically and clinically prepared to care for patients in a variety of health care settings. Nurses help people to reach their full potential for optimal health maintenance and wellness throughout the life span.
- Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Special Requirements
- Transfer Opportunities
- Contact
- Accreditations
- Additional information
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ENG-101 | English Composition I1 | 3 |
| BIO-117 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHM-101 | General, Organic & Biological Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSY-101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| 14 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG-102 | English Composition II2 | 3 |
| BIO-118 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology II3 | 4 |
| BIO-121 | Basic Microbiology | 4 |
| HIS-101 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| MTH-111 | Introduction to Statistics I4 | 3 |
| 17 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Third Semester | ||
| NOL-110 | Health Assessment5 | 2 |
| NOL-102 | Nursing 1: Foundations of Practice and Mental Health Nursing6 | 8 |
| PSY-109 | Developmental Psychology7 | 3 |
| 13 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| NOL-111 | Nursing 2: Health Promotion and Illness Management of the Child-bearing Family and Adult with Chronic Illness8 | 8 |
| 11 | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| NOL-202 | Nursing 3: Management of Acute and Chronic Health Issues Across the Lifespan9 | 8 |
| PHL-232 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| 11 | ||
| Sixth Semester | ||
| NOL-211 | Nursing 4: Management of Individuals and Groups with Complex Health Issues10 | 8 |
| NOL-235 | Transition to Practice11 | 3 |
| 11 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 77 | |
1 Must place into College Level ENG or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
2 Prerequisite: BIO 101
3 Prerequisite: BIO 117
4 Must place into College Level MTH or complete all appropriate prerequisites
5 Prerequisites: BIO-118, BIO-121, CHM-101, ENG-102, HIS-101, MTH-111, PSY-101; Co-requisite: NOL-102
6 Prerequisites: BIO-118, BIO-121, CHM-101, ENG-102, HIS-101, MTH-111, PSY-101; Co-requisite: NOL-110
7 Prerequisite: PSY-101
8 Prerequisites: NOL-110, NOL-102, PSY-109
9 Prerequisites: NOL-111, SOC-101
10 Prerequisites: NOL-202, PHL-232; Co-requisite: NOL-235
11 Prerequisite: NOL 202, PHL 232; Corequisite: NOL 211
2 Prerequisite: BIO 101
3 Prerequisite: BIO 117
4 Must place into College Level MTH or complete all appropriate prerequisites
5 Prerequisites: BIO-118, BIO-121, CHM-101, ENG-102, HIS-101, MTH-111, PSY-101; Co-requisite: NOL-102
6 Prerequisites: BIO-118, BIO-121, CHM-101, ENG-102, HIS-101, MTH-111, PSY-101; Co-requisite: NOL-110
7 Prerequisite: PSY-101
8 Prerequisites: NOL-110, NOL-102, PSY-109
9 Prerequisites: NOL-111, SOC-101
10 Prerequisites: NOL-202, PHL-232; Co-requisite: NOL-235
11 Prerequisite: NOL 202, PHL 232; Corequisite: NOL 211
Program Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical decision making by comparing observed outcomes against expected outcomes and modify solutions as needed.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a patient-centered plan of care, and modify as needed, for patients across the lifespan.
- Collaborate with members of the interprofessional health care team when caring for patients across the lifespan.
- Integrate evidence-based practice when managing care for patients across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate effective use of risk reduction and quality improvement strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilize electronic resources and technology to communicate relevant patient information, mitigate errors, and support decision making for diverse groups of patients across the lifespan.
- Assimilate integrity and accountability into nursing practice that upholds established regulatory, legal, and ethical principles.
- Integrate leadership and management skills when organizing care for individuals and groups with complex needs across the lifespan.
Special Program Requirements
- Prerequisite courses must be completed PRIOR to the start of semester.
- Co-requisite courses must be completed BEFORE or WITH the assigned semester.
- Visit www.lourdesnursingschool.org
- A criminal background check, drug screen and health clearance are required of all students before entering Nursing 1: Foundations of Practice and Mental Health Nursing. Clinical affiliates may deny a student’s access to their facility in the event significant findings are discovered on the Criminal Background Check.
- To apply you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 3 of the 9 prerequisites, which are the courses listed in the first 2 semesters of the curriculum. One of the three prerequisites must be a science course. The rest of the 9 prerequisites must be completed before the start of the program.
Transfer Opportunities
Students in this program transfer to many institutions including:
Contact Nursing
Nursing School Contact:
Michael Grzechowiak
Coordinator of Enrollment Services
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Rowan Medical Building Suite 3700
1 Medical Center Drive
Stratford, NJ 08084
Phone: (856) 886-6141
Email: ololson@virtua.org
lourdesnusingschool.org
Camden County College Contact:
Sherri Bonafiglia
Nursing Program Coordinator
Phone: (856) 227-7200 ext. 4573
Email: nursing@camdencc.edu
www.camdencc.edu/nursing
Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing (NJBON) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Additional information
| CIP Code | 51.3801 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | NOL.AS |
