Department of Nursing

About our Department

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, and the DNP programs at Briar Cliff University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Aug 2, 2018

Briar Cliff University ranked among best online colleges in Iowa

May 9, 2018

Briar Cliff's online nurse practitioner program honored as one of nation's best

Apr 24, 2018

Briar Cliff announces 2018 department ceremonies and commencement plans

Apr 16, 2018

Briar Cliff signs RN-BSN articulation agreement with Iowa Western

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Courses

NURS 276 - Integration of Holistic Health for Interdisciplinary Health Professionals
NURS 300 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
NURS 301 - Comparing Nursing Practice: Yesterday - Today (RN-BSN only)
NURS 302 - Foundational Nursing Concepts
NURS 305 - Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing (RN-BSN Only)
NURS 307 - Nurse Residency Evidence-Based Practice Project (RN-BSN only)
NURS 308 - Nurse Residency Evidence-Based Practice Project (RN-BSN only)
NURS 310 - Theoretical Bases for Nursing Practice (RN-BSN only)
NURS 312 - Concepts for Beginning Nursing Practice
NURS 320 - Health Assessment for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN only)
NURS 322 - Health Assessment
NURS 332 - Concepts for Reproduction and Sexuality
NURS 339 - Pathophysiology for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN Only)
NURS 356 - Biological and Health Aspects of Aging (RN-BSN only)
NURS 357 - Palliative Care and End-of-Life for Nurses (RN-BSN only)
NURS 360 - Concepts for Intermediate Nursing Practice I
NURS 365 - Pediatric Growth and Development
NURS 370 - Concepts for Intermediate Nursing Practice II
NURS 400 - Psychosocial Concepts of Nursing Practice
NURS 402 - Nursing Practice in the Community
NURS 405 - Nursing Process in the Community I (RN-BSN Only)
NURS 435 - Nursing Leadership in the Health Care Delivery System (RN-BSN Only)
NURS 455 - Nursing Process in the Community II (RN-BSN Only)
NURS 460 - Nursing Leadership & Management
NURS 465 - Nursing Preceptorship Experience
NURS 475 - Transition into Professional Nursing
NURS 480 - Concepts for Complex Nursing Practice
NURS 501 - Theoretical Foundations For Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 510 - Heath Care System: Paradigms, Policy And Ethics
NURS 520 - Foundations Of Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 521 - Theoretical Foundations of Higher Education
NURS 525 - Health Assessment/Health Promotion for Nurse Educators
NURS 529 - Research Methods for Advanced Practice Nursing
NURS 550 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology
NURS 560 - Advanced Health Assessment
NURS 570 - Advanced Pharmacology
NURS 580 - Theoretical Foundations in Higher Education
NURS 590 - Curriculum and Instruction
NURS 600 - Curriculum Development
NURS 601 - Management of Health Problems
NURS 602 - Integrating Technology into Nursing Education
NURS 605 - Measuring Educational Outcomes in Nursing
NURS 612 - Ethical/Legal Issues and Challenges in Nursing Education
NURS 621 - Evidence Based Practice I
NURS 622/625 - Evidence Based Practice II
NURS 624 - Evidence Based Practice III
NURS 631 - Advanced Health Assessment
NURS 632 - Advanced Practice Skills Lab
NURS 660 - Teaching and Evaluating Learning in Colleges of Nursing (Theory Based)
NURS 665 - Teaching and Evaluating Learning in Colleges of Nursing (Clinical Based)
NURS 673 - Teaching in Colleges of Nursing Practicum
NURS 675 - Cultural Competence in Health Care
NURS 680 - Synthesis: Implementing the Nurse Educator Role
NURS 710 - Primary Care in Pediatrics
NURS 715 - Primary Care of the Adult I
NURS 725 - Leadership in Complex Health Care Organizations
NURS 730 - Primary Care of the Adult II
NURS 746 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum
NURS 747 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum
NURS 756 - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum
NURS 757 - Gerontology Practicum
NURS 758 - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum
NURS 760 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Throughout the Lifespan
NURS 791-796 - DNP Practicum
NURS 830 - Translational Research for Advanced Nursing
NURS 840 - Philosophy and Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing
NURS 845 - Financial Management for Health Care Organizations
NURS 871-874 - DNP Practice Innovation Project
NURS 880 - Professional Ethics for Health Care Leaders

Faculty

Susan Biedler

Susan Beidler
Associate Professor of Nursing; Department Chair
712-279-1793

Richard Petersen

Richard Petersen
Associate Professor of Nursing
712-279-1662

Ronda Keenan

Ronda Keenan
Assistant Professor of Nursing; RN-BSN Program Director
712-279-5498

Catherine Grimsley

Catherine Grimsley
Assistant Professor, Pre-licensure BSN Program Director
712-279-5507

Barbara Condon

Barbara Condon
Professor of Nursing
712-279-5498

Gretchen Wheelock

Gretchen Wheelock
Associate Professor of Nursing; Graduate Nursing Program Director; Clinical Nurse Practitioner
712-279-1759

Sherry Koehler

Sherry Koehler
Graduate Coordinator for Academic-Community Partnerships
712-279-5490

Tavane Harrison

Tavane Harrison
Instructor of Nursing
712-279-5394

Heather Stehr

Heather Stehr
Assistant Professor
712-279-5236

Dawn Hobbs

Dawn Hobbs
Instructor of Nursing
712-279-5471

Anasara Henry

Anasara Henry
Assistant Professor of Nursing
712-279-1772

Related Links

American Association of Colleges of Nursing →
Iowa Board of Nursing →
International Honor Society of Nursing →
Explore Nursing Careers →
Technical Standards →
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements →

Related Programs

• Basic Nursing
• RN-to-BSN (Online)
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Radiologic Technology

Graduate Programs

• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• MSN: Nurse Practitioner

Related Clubs & Orgs

• BCU Student Nursing Association (BCUSNA)
• Pre-Professional Health Science Club
• Red Cross Club

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Department Headlines

Aug 2, 2018
Briar Cliff University ranked among best online colleges in Iowa
May 9, 2018
Briar Cliff's online nurse practitioner program honored as one of nation's best
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