General Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Nursing
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About the Department
Sylvia Miller, Department Chair
McLane Hall, Room 190
559.278.2041
chhs.fresnostate.edu/nursing/
The mission of the School of Nursing is to offer quality nursing education to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This education prepares nurses with clinical decision-making skills based on evidence-based practice (EBP). Additionally, the School seeks to establish an academic foundation for Advanced Practice Nursing and Doctoral preparation. As life-long learners, graduates are prepared to deliver holistic health care to diverse populations across health care settings. The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) requires a minimum of 120 semester units, and the nursing curriculum sequence covers five semesters. For more information, see the school’s website.
The scope of nursing practice is changing significantly. The professional nurse uses theory and research-based knowledge to provide direct and indirect care to individuals, families, groups, and communities.
In the role as designer, manager, and coordinator of care, nurses collaborate with patients and interdisciplinary care teams.
High school students preparing for a career in nursing should take biology, chemistry, and additional college preparatory courses required for CSU admission.
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Nursing of the Childrearing Family
- Critical Care Assessment
- Concepts of Community Health Nursing
- Health Appraisal
What You Can Learn
- An understanding of the principles underlying the techniques, procedures, and activities required while caring for clients with common health conditions
- A knowledge of health assessment, communication skills, and noninvasive nursing procedures in the care of elderly patients in the health care setting
- The nurse’s’ role as a teacher in the health care setting
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and the California Public Health Nurse Certificate. The program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the National League for Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
What You Can Earn
- Public School Teacher, $52,085 (in our region)
- Nurse Practitioner, $93,652 (in our region)
- Registered Nurse, $68,040 (in our region)
Source: HR Reported data from salary.com as of December 2012
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