March 1 - for consideration for fall admission to the nursing major
September 1 - for consideration for spring admission to the
nursing major
NOTE: Priority for admission will be given to applicants with the highest GPAs in the nursing prerequisite course work.
Any applicant not admitted to the nursing major may reapply.
Admission information for registered nurses who wish to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may be obtained from the Department of Nursing.
FOUR-YEAR CURRICULUM PLAN*
Math basic academic skills requirement must be satisfied.
Semester 1
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ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition | 4
cr.
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BIOL 190G, Principles of Biology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 190L Principles of Biology Lab | 1
cr.
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MATH 110G, Math Appreciation | 3
cr.
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CHEM 111, General Chemistry I | 4
cr.
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NURS 105, Orientation to Nursing (optional) | (2)
cr.
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Semester 2
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BIOL 253, Human Anatomy Lab | 2
cr.
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BIOL 254, Human Physiology | 3
cr.
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SOC 101G, Introductory Sociology | 3
cr.
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CHEM 112, General Chemistry II | 4
cr.
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Literature/Fine Arts (any of the approved "G" courses) | 3
cr.
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History (any of the approved "G" courses) | 3
cr.
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Semester 3
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PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology | 3
cr.
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HNFS 251, Human Nutrition | 3
cr.
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BIOL 219, Principles of Public Health Microbiology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 221L, Microbiology Lab | 1
cr.
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CEP 110G, Human Growth and Behavior | 3
cr.
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Critical Thinking (one approved "G" course
from categories 1,2, or 3) 3
cr.
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Semester 4
ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication,
ENGL 311G, Advanced Composition, or ENGL 318G,
Advanced Technical and Professional Communication 3
cr.
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NURS 220, Introduction to Professional Nursing | 3
cr.
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NURS 221, Introduction to Skills for Nursing Practice | 5
cr.
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NURS 223, Basic Terminology for Nursing | 1
cr.
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NURS 324, Gerontological Nursing | 2
cr.
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NURS 325, Human Pathophysiology for Nursing | 3
cr.
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Semester 5
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E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3
cr.
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NURS 320, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 3
cr.
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NURS 321, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Clinical | 3
cr.
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NURS 322, Nursing Health Assessment | 3
cr.
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NURS 323, Nursing Health Assessment: Clinical | 2
cr.
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NURS 326, Pharmacology in Clinical Nursing Practice | 3
cr.
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NURS 327, Dosage and Calculations for Nursing | 1
cr.
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Semester 6
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NURS 370, Medical-Surgical Nursing | 6
cr.
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NURS 371, Medical-Surgical Nursing:Clinical | 8
cr.
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NURS 375, Introduction to Nursing Research | 3
cr.
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Semester 7
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NURS 420, Community Health Nursing | 3
cr.
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NURS 422, Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family | 3
cr.
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NURS 423, Nursing Care of Children | 3
cr.
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NURS 421, Family-Centered Nursing: Clinical | 8
cr.
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Semester 8
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NURS 470, Nursing Organization and Management | 3
cr.
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NURS 471, Nursing Organization and Management: Clinical | 1.5
cr.
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NURS 473, Nursing Preceptorship | 4.5
cr.
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NURS 475, Issues and Trends in Professional Nursing | 3
cr.
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NURS 301, Nursing Elective | 3
cr.
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*A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the curriculum. Each student must complete six (6) elective credits from the Part III"Viewing a Wider World" general education category.
NOTE: An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen or who has been convicted of a felony is advised to contact the appropriate State Board of Nursing regarding eligibility for licensure.
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