Program Overview

Nursing, B.S. (for RNs)

The Nursing, B.S. (for RNs) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing. The program outline and graduation requirements are listed below.

General Education Requirements

All bachelor's degree programs include liberal education (LEP) and writing (W) course requirements. To review more detailed information regarding these requirements, please refer to the Degree Requirements section.

Major Requirements (27 Credits)

• RN Nursing Requirements: 'C+' or better is required in all RN Nursing Requirements
  • NUR 457 Advanced Clinical Concepts: Selected Health Issues for Practice
  • NUR 470 Optimal Clinical Outcomes Through Evidenced-Based Practice
  • Select one:
    • NUR 459 Leadership and Management in Contemporary Nursing
    • NUR 444 Leadership and Management in Contemporary Nursing Practice
  • NUR 460 Advanced Concepts in Nursing I
  • NUR 463 Concepts of Community Health Nursing
  • Select one:
    • NUR 341 Health Assessment
    • NUR 462 Health Assessment for RN-BSN Students
  • Select one:
    • NUR 465 Advanced Concepts in Nursing II
    • NUR 467 Care Across the Continuum for Special Populations
  • NUR 468 Promoting Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
  • NUR 469 Informatics and Quality Improvement: Application to Nursing Practice

Cognate Requirements (31 Credits)

• BIO 200 Human Biology I ('C+' or better)
• BIO 201 Human Biology II ('C+' or better)
• BIO 120 or BIO 233 Microbiology or Introductory Microbiology ('C' or better)
• CHE 101 or higher Chemistry in Contemporary Issues ('C' or better)
• Tier 1 Written Communication Course
• MAT 107 Elementary Statistics ('C' or better)
• PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology ('C' or better)
• PSY 219 Lifespan Development ('C' or better)
• Select one:
  • MAT 100 Intermediate Algebra ('C' or better)
  • MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra Extended ('C' or better)
  • MAT 108 Mathematics for the Natural Sciences (or higher) ('C' or better)