Academics
Curriculum
Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework of Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing is based on two concepts: wellness and caring. Wellness is biopsychosocial and spiritual health as perceived by individuals. Caring is the essence of nursing and is manifested by attitudes and behaviors that recognize the intrinsic value of the individual. These concepts are operationalized by examining and implementing the roles of the professional nurse in primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings. Through the roles of caregiver, educator, manager, and advocate, the nurse works in collaboration with patients, families, the community and multidisciplinary team members towards the goal of wellness.
Curriculum Objectives
Upon completion of the total program, the graduate has the ability to:
- integrate concepts, theory and research from the physical and social sciences and nursing as a basis for professional nursing practice;
- demonstrate caring behaviors in nursing practice to recognize the intrinsic value of the individual;
- implement the roles of the professional nurse to assist patients to achieve their optimal level of wellness throughout the life cycle;
- demonstrate clinical competence as a generalist in a changing health care environment;
- incorporate ethical and legal principles into the practice of nursing; and
- pursue professional development.
Additional Information
- The student is expected to possess a working knowledge of computer applications which permits/supports the successful production of a word-processed document, and the ability to locate and retrieve information from the internet sources.
- Introduction to Nursing (NOL-100) may be taken either in the Fall or Spring semester, but no more than 2 semesters prior to the start of Nursing I.
- Students must meet Camden County College prerequisite requirements for Microbiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I and II.
- The Humanities elective may be taken any time prior to Nursing IV (NOL-310).
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in the first year courses is required to enter Nursing I.
