Academic Catalog

Nursing, B.S.N.

Nursing Major

This major prepares students for careers in Nursing.  Students complete required courses that establish eligibility for national certification after passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Required Non-Nursing Coursework
BIOL 150Introduction to Biology I: Cells4
BIOL 240Genetics4
BIOL 320Microbiology4
BIOL 342Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIOL 343Anatomy and Physiology II4
CHEM 150Introduction to Chemistry I4
HLTH 210Human Growth and Development3
or HLTH 210H Honors: Human Growth and Development
HLTH 300Ethical Issues in Health Care3
MATH 232Introduction to Statistics3
or MATH 232H Honors: Introduction to Statistics
PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology3
SOCI 100Introduction to Sociology3
Required Nursing Coursework
NURS 200Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice3
NURS 201Adult Physical Assessment4
NURS 202Fundamentals of Nursing5
NURS 210Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I3
NURS 211Medical Dosage Calculations1
NURS 301Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult I6
NURS 302Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult II6
NURS 303Mental Health Nursing4
NURS 304Nursing Care of Children and Families4
NURS 305Maternal-Newborn Nursing4
NURS 310Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II3
NURS 400Nursing Research3
NURS 401Population-Based (Community) Health Nursing4
NURS 402Nursing Leadership and Management of Care5
NURS 410Senior Seminar: Trends in Nursing2
NURS 411Preparation for Professional Licensure2
Total Hours98