Program Overview
Introduction to the Nursing Program
The Marquette University College of Nursing's direct entry Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students to become professional nurses. The program focuses on providing holistic care, advocating for social justice, and developing critical thinking and leadership skills.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is an eight-term program that leads to a degree in nursing. The curriculum includes courses in the Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC) and the nursing major. The program is designed to prepare students to provide safe, high-quality nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC)
The MCC is a 30-credit program that provides a foundational education in liberal arts and sciences. The curriculum includes courses in:
- Foundation Tier (15 credits)
- ENGL 1001: Foundations in Rhetoric
- PHIL 1001: Foundations in Philosophy
- THEO 1001: Foundations in Theology
- CORE 1929: Foundations in Methods of Inquiry
- Engaging Social Systems and Values 1 (ESSV1)
- Discovery Tier (12 credits)
- Students must complete four courses from the same Discovery Theme, including one course from each of the three content areas (Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, and Social Science) and one elective.
- Culminating Course (3 credits)
- CORE 4929: The Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice
- Engaging Social Systems and Values 2 (ESSV2)
- Students must complete a course or approved experience that is designated "ESSV2".
- Writing Intensive Courses (WRIT)
- Students must complete a course that is designated "WRIT".
Nursing Major
The nursing major requires 69 credits and includes courses in:
- NURS 1001: Nursing and Health in the Jesuit Tradition
- NURS 1002: Dimensions of the Nursing Profession in the Jesuit Tradition
- NURS 2001: Foundations I: Health Assessment and Fundamentals I
- NURS 2002: Foundations II: Health Assessment and Fundamentals II
- NURS 2100: Pathophysiology I
- NURS 2110: Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice
- NURS 2200: Pathophysiology II
- NURS 3201: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
- NURS 3600: Community and Population Health Nursing
- NURS 3700: Nursing Concepts and Interventions for the Care of Adults/Older Adults I-Theory
- NURS 3800: Perinatal Nursing, Sexual and Reproductive Health
- NURS 3965: Community and Population Health Nursing - Clinical
- NURS 3966: Maternity and Women's Health - Clinical
- NURS 3984: Nursing Care for Persons with Chronic Conditions-Clinical
- NURS 4000: Quality and Safety in Nursing
- NURS 4700: Nursing Concepts and Interventions for the Care of Adults/Older Adults II - Theory
- NURS 4800: Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice - Theory
- NURS 4961: Application of Clinical Judgement for Safe and Effective Nursing
- NURS 4964: Nursing Care for Persons with Acute Conditions-Clinical
- NURS 4984: Transition into Professional Nursing Practice-Clinical
Additional Cognate Course Requirements
The program also requires additional cognate courses, including:
- BISC 2015: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
- BISC 2016: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- HEAL 1025: Culture and Health
- HEAL 1060: Survey of Biochemistry
- HEAL 2045: Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition
- HEAL 4300: Microbiology
- PSYC 1001: General Psychology
- PSYC 2101: Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology for the Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Prelicensure
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Prelicensure program is an eight-term program that leads to a degree in nursing. The program includes coursework in the MCC and the nursing major, as well as clinical experiences.
Disciplinary Honors
The Disciplinary Honors program in Nursing is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing research. The program requires students to complete additional coursework, including a statistics course, and to participate in ongoing research activities with a faculty mentor.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Disciplinary Honors program, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.000 and must submit a personal statement addressing their interest in nursing research.
Academic Standards
Students in the Disciplinary Honors program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.200 and a nursing GPA of 3.500. Students must also earn a grade of C or better in all courses counted towards the Comprehensive Honors degree.
Application
The application for the Disciplinary Honors program requires students to submit a personal statement and to meet with the Disciplinary Honors Program Committee. The program is limited to a small number of students, and selection is based on academic achievement and interest in nursing research.