Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program of Study
Liberal arts core courses include: |
ENGL-101 |
English Composition+ |
3 cr. |
ENGL-102 |
Western Literature & Composition+ |
3 cr. |
PHIL-101, 110, or 120 |
Philosophy |
3 cr. |
REL- |
Judaic-Christian Religion Course |
3 cr. |
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Lecture/Performance |
1 cr. |
COMM-100 |
Introduction to Speech |
2 cr. |
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Fine Arts |
4 cr. |
COMP-150 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 cr. |
KINS-101 |
Wellness and Fitness for a Lifetime |
1 cr. |
MATH-108 |
Discovery in Mathematics+ |
3 cr. |
HIST-102 |
World History II+ |
3 cr. |
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Modern Foreign Language* |
4 cr. |
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General Electives |
6 cr. |
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* May demonstrate competency through exam or prior learning. If needed, one 4-credit course must be completed by the end of the first year.
Support courses** include: |
BIOL-103 & 104+ |
Anatomy & Physiology |
8 cr. |
CHEM 104 |
Chemistry for the Health Sciences+ |
5 cr. |
BIOL-209 |
Microbiology |
4 cr. |
PSY-120 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 cr. |
| SOC-101 or 103 |
Sociology Course |
3 cr. |
NURB-111 |
Nursing Freshman Seminar |
1 cr. |
200-400 |
Social Science or Psychology Elective |
3 cr. |
PSY-240 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 cr. |
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**Students must have a C or higher grade in the science classes
on the first attempt.
+ Must be completed prior to entering clinical courses.
Nursing courses*** include: |
NURB-225
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Nutrition for Health Professionals |
2 cr. |
NURB-231 |
Health Assessment of Individuals and
Families I |
6 cr. |
NURB 232 |
Health Assessment of Individuals and
Families II |
5 cr. |
NURB 285 |
Pharmacology for Health Professionals |
3 cr. |
NURB-331 |
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan I |
7 cr. |
NURB-340 |
Pathophysiological Concepts for
Professional Nursing |
3 cr. |
NURB-332 |
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan II |
8 cr. |
NURB-330 |
Methods of Nursing Research |
3 cr. |
NURB-440 |
Promoting Healthy Communities |
4 cr. |
NURB-450 |
Managing and Leading in Nursing |
4 cr. |
NURB-431 |
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan III |
7 cr. |
NURB-460 |
Capstone Professional Nursing Practicum |
3 cr. |
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***Nursing courses include all major areas of nursing: adult health
nursing, geriatric nursing, pediatric nursing, maternity nursing,
mental health nursing, community health nursing, and nursing management
and leadership.
The curriculum is subject to revision based upon the desired competencies for the nursing graduate that will be demanded by the health care industry.
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