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The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is a commonwealth in political union with the United States located at a strategic location in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of 14 islands.

The CNMI is approximately 1,458 miles southeast of Tokyo, Japan; 1,654 miles east of Manila, Philippines; 1,703 east of Taipei, Taiwan; 1,900 miles southeast of Hong Kong; 2,200 miles southeast of Seoul, Korea; 2,900 miles north of Sydney, Australia; and 3,200 miles west of Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Associate of Science Degree in Nursing

After completing the University of Loyola’s two-year nursing courses, the student will be eligible for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes anywhere in the United States.

A graduate of this course will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Upon passing the NCLEX, the student may practice nursing in any U.S. jurisdiction.


Degree requirements for Nursing

All students in the nursing degree program must meet course requirements, grade point average requirements, and program residency requirements.

All course requirements must be completed as stipulated in the current University Catalog. The degree will not be conferred until the student has completed all pre-nursing requirements, and has met all of the School of Nursing and University graduation requirements for the nursing degree.

Students are subject to the degree requirements in the University of Loyola Catalog current for the semester of their admission into the nursing program.

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of C (2.0) to graduate.

Students who discontinue their enrollment with an authorized leave of absence will be subject to the degree requirements in effect for the semester of their readmission into the program.

Students requesting exceptions should submit a petition to the School of Nursing.


Nursing curriculum

Progress is permitted only when the prior semester is completed in full. Students should view the curriculum as advisory only and subject to modification.

The Curriculum Committee of the School of Nursing has developed guidelines and patient care competencies. The nurse of tomorrow will provide preventive and therapeutic pharmaceutical care, provide drugs to patients, communicate in health care matters, meet the ethical and legal requirements of the practice of nursing, and maintain professional expertise.

An appropriate and dynamic educational program is needed to develop these competencies.

Curriculum changes are also necessary and desirable in order to meet scientific advances, population profile changes, increasing health expectations, technological advances, the increasing role of the government in health services and other influences. Therefore, progress through the School of Nursing instructional programs should be viewed by the student with the expectation of change.


First Semester

Module 1


English 101  - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

Reading and Composition

Reading, analyzing, and writing college-level prose, with emphasis on expository; studying writing as a process, exploring different writing strategies, summarizing, editing, and critiquing; and conducting research (gathering, organizing, evaluating, integrating and documenting information).


Political Science 101  - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

American and CNMI Institutions

Principles and processes of democratic government practices in the United States and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).  Current issues of federal, state, local and commonwealth institutions in the United States.


Module 2

Math 101 - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

Elementary Algebra

Signed numbers, algebraic expressions, linear equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, graphing, inequalities, systems of equations, radicals, quadratic equations, and applications.


Biology 101 - 4 units  -  45 lecture hours   -  45 laboratory hours

Principles of Biology

The cellular and chemical basis of life, including living systems, genetics, evolution, and the origin of life.


Module 3

Chemistry 103 - 5 units  -  45 lecture hours    -  90 laboratory hours

Introductory General Chemistry

Composition of matter and physical and chemical changes; fundamental laws and principles; atomic and molecular structure; acid-based theory, redox, and equilibria; qualitative and quantitative theory and techniques.


Module 4

Biology 240 - 5 units  -  45 lecture hours    -  90 laboratory hours

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Systematic relationship of the gross and microscopic structures of the human body and their functional relationships.


Second Semester

Module 1

Biology 310 - 5 units  -  45 lecture hours    -  90 laboratory hours

Microbiology

Classification, morphology, identification, physiology and genetics of microorganisms.


Module 2

Psychology 201 - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

General Psychology

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, lifespan development, sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning and memory, thought and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, psychopathology and therapy, stress and health, and social and cultural influences.

Sociology 101 - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

Introduction to Sociology

Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social systems, socialization and self, institutions, stratification, inter and intra group dynamics, multi- and cross-cultural relations, demography, deviance, collective behavior, social change, and global trends.


Module 3

Pharmacology 101 - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

Introduction to Pharmacology

Classification of drugs, pharmaco-kinetics, delivery systems, drug-drug interactions.

English 201 - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

Critical Reading and Writing

Developing critical thinking skills in reading and writing. Reasoning for analysis and argument writing based mainly on non-fiction readings.


Module 4

RN 121 - 1 unit  -  15 lecture hours

Transcultural Health Care

Cultural and religious concepts as they relate to health care.

RN 115 - 1 unit  -  15 lecture hours

Nursing Leadership

Managerial issues, responsibilities and techniques for the new registered nurse graduate, including professional perspectives, legal and ethical issues, and organization communication.

RN 123 - 1 unit  -  15 lecture hours

Medication Math

Calculation of medication dosages, including review of mathematical concepts.

Speech 101 - 3 units  -  45 lecture hours

Introduction to Public Speaking

Theory and techniques of public speaking. Emphasis on the logical organization and composition of informative and persuasive speeches, practice in clearly stating and developing ideas.

 

Third Semester

Module 1 & 2

RN 101 - 5 units  -  75 lecture hours

Fundamental Nursing Theory and Process

Beginning theoretical concepts and principles of nursing, introduction to problem solving, and interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

RN 102 - 4 units  -  180 laboratory hours

Introduction to Nursing Process – Clinical

Utilization of basic nursing skills, concepts, and procedures in hospitals, community agencies, clinics and campus nursing skills laboratory.


Module 3

RN 105 - 2.5 units   -  37.5 lecture hours

Perinatal Nursing and Adult Reproductive Health Nursing

Family-centered approach to birth, the childbearing cycle and the neonate, physiology of pregnancy and labor, mother-infant bonding, Male and female reproductive health disorders and benign vs. malignant breast diseases.

RN 106 - 2 units  -  90 laboratory hours

Perinatal Nursing and Adult Reproductive Health Nursing – Clinical

Care of maternity, neonatal and gynecological patients in clinical settings. Nursing responsibilities to the family during child-bearing and child-rearing process. Male and female reproductive health disorders and breast disease.


Module 4

RN 109 - 2.5 units  -  37.5 lecture hours

Psychiatric and Community Mental Health Nursing

Theoretical concepts comprising a comprehensive overview of functional and dysfunctional human behavior, therapeutic communication, age-related problems, treatment modalities, delivery of mental health care services, mental health legislation, and the role and responsibilities of the psychiatric / mental health nurse.

RN 110 - 2.5 units  -  112.5 laboratory hours

Psychiatric and Community Mental Health Nursing - Clinical

Clinical application of the principles and practices of psychiatric nursing of adults hospitalized with problems related to biopsychosocial dysfunction of neurotic, psychotic, and personality disorders.


Fourth Semester

Module 1

RN 203 - 2.5 units  -  37.5 lecture hours

Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing

Medical-Surgical nursing concepts, basic pathology and related nursing management for adults and geriatric patients.

RN 204 - 2.5 units  -  112.5 laboratory hours

Intermediate Medical-Surgical Clinical Laboratory

Course focuses on a holistic approach to nursing entire adult population with medical-surgical acute and chronic health related issues, including an introduction to episodic illnesses.


Module 2

RN 213 - 2 units  -  30 lecture hours

Nursing of Infants and Children

Theoretical concepts of principles of medical-surgical nursing as they relate to infants and children.

RN 214 - 2 units  -  90 laboratory hours

Nursing of Infants and Children – Clinical

Clinical application of medical - surgical nursing concepts, principles and related practices to infants and children.


Module 3

RN 207 - 2.5 units  -  37.5 lecture hours

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing

Advanced medical-surgical theoretical concepts and principles of adults with problems related to cardiovascular, hematological, vascular, respiratory and renal systems.

RN 208 - 2.5 units  -  112.5 laboratory hours

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing-Clinical

Course focuses on advanced nursing holistic approach to medical and surgical nursing of adults with chronic acute illnesses. Adaptations and nursing approaches to health care challenges are learned with focus on diabetes, hypertension, and peritoneal and hemodialysis.


Module 4

RN 211 - 2.5 units  -  37.5 lecture hours

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing

Theoretical concepts of advanced principles of medical-surgical nursing of adults with problems related to mobility, level of consciousness, homeostasis, nutrition, elimination and endocrine regulatory patterns.

RN 212 - 2.5 units  -  112.5 laboratory hours

Advanced Medical – Surgical Nursing – Clinical

Course focuses on advanced and episodic health related illnesses. Nursing students have an opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge, skills and attitudes gained from previous nursing practice.