Undergraduate Programs — SGCS
SOCY 120 - Introduction to Sociology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated
Linda Davison, Ed.D., Director
Bachelor of Science: Practical Ministries
The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, offered through an innovative blend of online and clinical coursework, offers the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing in just sixteen months.
Mark Mountain, Ed.D., Coordinator In collaboration with the Education Department of The Salvation Army Central Territory, Olivet Nazarene University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Practical Ministries (BSPM). The program is designed specifically for officers of The Salvation Army. The goal of the program is the preparation of learners at the bachelor's degree level for ministry that confronts society as a whole while focusing on religious, social, and cultural issues, especially as they relate to The Salvation Army.
The accelerated program is specially designed for those who hold a baccalaureate degree in another field or have earned at least 66 credit hours from an accredited college or university and desire a career in nursing. The program provides students with a professional foundation integrating nursing theory with skills required for nursing practice in a personalized interactive experience. It is not an independent study or selfstudy program. It is an intensive, highly concentrated, full-time program of study that blends the convenience of theoretical online learning with hands-on clinical practice.
Learners are involved in concentrated studies during week-long seminars, offered during May and August, with experts in the field of practical ministries. Instructors include faculty from Olivet as well as qualified personnel from The Salvation Army. Work relating to these seminars and various aspects of practical ministries as carried on by The Salvation Army are assigned as work study projects. The purposes of the BSPM program are to: · Assist learners in the continuing development of the skills of understanding and communicating the Biblical message to everyday circumstances, especially the difficult spiritual, social, and economic circumstances of the needy. · Help learners develop a personal growth plan — spiritually, socially, and professionally. · Encourage learners to do competent research and writing in the areas of practical ministry, such as pastoral care and social service, including programs of enrichment for seniors, youth, and ministry management. · Foster the continued development of those skills necessary for community leaders in the fields of pastoral leadership (both in church and institutional settings), social welfare ministries, community service ministries and development, and public relations responsibilities.
Graduates of this rigorous program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. They will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After passing the NCLEX-RN, graduates will be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in a host of medical settings. 63 hours Required: NUR 202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing 205 - Fundamentals of Nursing I 206 - Health Assessment 226 - Pharmacology for Nursing I 315 - Fundamentals of Nursing II 327 - Pharmacology for Nursing II 335 - Community Health/Population 340 - Transcultural Family Nursing 342 - Mental Health Nursing 349 - Adult Health Nursing I 378 - Childbearing Family Health 388 - Gerontology and Palliative Care 415 - Child Health Nursing 439 - Adult Health Nursing II 449 - Adult Health Nursing III 450 - The Global Community 456 - Leadership/Trends in Nursing 466 - Nursing Research 478 - Synthesis/Capstone in Nursing
30 hours Required: Select 10 of the following 12 courses: PRM 306 – Principles of Management 310 – Discipling 316 – Worship and Preaching 360 – Youth and Family Ministry 402 – Organizational Behavior 403 – Spiritual Formation and Personal Development 410 – Counseling 417 – Community Relations 421 – Faith in Action Through Social Work 424 – Cross-Cultural Ministry 432 – Chaplaincy for Crisis Response 471 – Family Dynamics and Intervention
To be supported by the following prerequisites: BIOL 125 - Biology I 246 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 247 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 330 - Pathophysiology 356 - Microbiology CHEM 101 - Intro to Chemistry or 103 - General Chemistry PHED 126 - Nutrition, Health and Fitness MATH 120 - Intro to Statistics PSYC 200 - Lifespan Development
Trasfer of Credit Policy Up to 98 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) may be accepted from the College for Officer Training (CFOT) or other accredited colleges and universities. Only courses with a grade of C or above are eligible for transfer consideration. 221