BSN Degree Plan
The program plan is a model for completing your BS in Nursing degree in a timely manner. The BS in Nursing Program is a competitive admission program with summer and fall program starts. Admitted students progress year-round, including summers. Your individualized plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements. Check your Financial Aid as it may require additional term credits for full-time funding. You must complete all university and program requirements successfully to complete this degree (GPA, 120 credits, LASC, WI, residency).
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- Program: Bachelor of Science: Nursing
- Total Credits: 120
- Catalog: 2023-2024
First Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | |||
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 5 | PSY 113* | General Psychology | 3 |
| LASC Goal 1B | ENGL 101* | English Composition | 3 |
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 3 | BIOL 125** | Human Anatomy/Physiology I | 4 |
| LASC Goal 3 | CHEM 110* | CHEM 110 or equivalent goal 3 | 3 |
| First-Year Experience Course | FYE 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
| Semester Two | |||
| Related Requirement: | PSY 202** | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 3 | BIOL 126** | Human Anatomy/Physiology II | 4 |
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 3 | BIOL 236 | Intro to Microbiology | 4 |
| Related Requirement: LASC Goal 7 | COMM 285** | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |||
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Second Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Three | |||
| Core Requirement: | NURS 270 | Health Promotion/Role of Professional Nurse (credits 4 theory/2 lab/3 clinical) | 9 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 275 | Nutrition/Role of Professional Nurse | 2 |
| LASC Goal 6 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 8 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 17 | |||
| Semester Four | |||
| Core Requirement: | NURS 280 | Chronic and Palliative Care (credits 3 theory/3 clinical/1 lab) | 7 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 282 | Pharmacology/Role of Professional Nurse | 3 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 285 | Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing I | 2 |
| LASC Goal 9 | 2 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
| Semester Five | |||
| Core Requirement: | NURS 361 | Acute and Complex Care (credits 3 theory/3 clinical/1 lab) | 7 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 362 | Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing II | 2 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 364 | Nursing Leadership I (credits 2 theory/1 clinical) | 3 |
| LASC Goal 2 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 15 | |||
Third Year
| Curriculum | Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Six | |||
| Core Requirement: | NURS 406 | Nursing Care of the Family (credits 3 theory/1 clinical) | 4 |
| Core Requirement: WI for major | NURS 444 | Evidence-based Nursing practice (WI for major) | 3 |
| LASC Goal 4 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 5 | 3 | ||
| LASC Goal 6 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Semester Seven | |||
| Core Requirement: | NURS 459 | Population Based Care (credits 5 theory/2 clinical) | 7 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 464 | Nursing Leadership II | 4 |
| Core Requirement: | NURS 446 | Nursing Informatics | 2 |
| Related Requirement: WI 200-level or higher | ENGL 286 | Writing for the Workplace (WI) | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |||
| Semester Eight | |||
| Core Requirement: | NURS 492 | Integrative Seminar/Practicum (credits 4 theory/3 clinical) | 7 |
| Core Requirement: WI 200-level or higher | SUST 485 | Global Health Perspectives for Nursing (WI) | 3 |
| LASC Goal 10 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: 13 | |||