Program Overview

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Introduction to the School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University offers a comprehensive nursing program designed to foster growth and professional accountability. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the School of Nursing is a selective process. Minimum criteria for admission include:

• Successful completion of specific prerequisite courses
• Competitive grade point average
• No more than one repeat of any single prerequisite or co-requisite course
• Completion of the University Math Entrance Requirement
• Completion of the University's Language Entrance Requirement
• Physical and mental health with emotional stability sufficient to meet the School of Nursing Essential Qualifications
• Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending university-level English

Programs of Study

The School of Nursing offers several programs, including:

• Basic B.S.N. Sequence
• L.P.N. to B.S.N. Sequence
• A.D.N. to B.S.N. Sequence
• R.N.-B.S.N. to M.S.N. Program
• Minor in Health Services
• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

B.S.N. Sequence for Basic Students

The curriculum plan for the basic student is designed to foster growth and professional accountability. The sequence of required nursing courses comprises 70 semester hours.

First Year (Pre-Nursing)

• First Semester:
  • BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
  • WRIT 101: Writing Seminar
  • PHED 100: Personalized Fitness
• January Term:
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd): First-Year Residency Requirement
  • PHED Physical Activity
• Second Semester:
  • BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • CHEM 105: Chemistry of Life
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd)
  • Inquiry Seminar 190: GenEd

Second Year

• First Semester:
  • BIOL 201: Introduction to Microbiology
  • PSYC 320: Development Across the Lifespan
  • STAT 231: Introductory Statistics
  • NURS 220: Nursing Competencies
  • PHED Physical Activity
• January Term:
  • STAT 231: Introductory Statistics (if not taken in the previous semester)
• Second Semester:
  • NURS 260: Professional Foundations
  • NURS 270: Health Assessment and Promotion
  • NURS 280: Pathological Human Processes
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd)
  • PHED Physical Activity

Third Year

• First Semester:
  • NURS 320: Nursing Competencies II
  • NURS 330: Pharmacology & Therapeutic Modalities
  • NURS 340: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health I
  • NURS 350: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Mental Health
• January Term:
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd) or required Nursing course with Clinical Rotation
• Second Semester:
  • NURS 360: Nursing Research and Informatics
  • NURS 365: Culturally Congruent Healthcare
  • NURS 370: Nursing Situations with Families: Childbearing
  • NURS 380: Nursing Situations with Families: Childrearing

Fourth Year

• First Semester:
  • NURS 420: Leadership and Resource Management
  • NURS 430: Nursing Situations with Communities
  • NURS 440: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health II
  • NURS 441: Senior Seminar
• January Term:
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd) or required Nursing Course (Clinical Rotation)
• Second Semester:
  • NURS 460: Health Care Systems and Policy
  • NURS 480: Professional Foundations II
  • NURS 499: Capstone: Nursing Synthesis
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd) or Elective

B.S.N. Sequence for Licensed Practical Nurses

The L.P.N. to B.S.N. sequence of study is designed to provide career mobility for the experienced licensed practical nurse seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Prerequisite Courses

• BIOL 201: Introductory Microbiology
• BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• CHEM 105: Chemistry of Life
• PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC 320: Development Across the Lifespan

First Year

• First Semester:
  • NURS 260: Professional Foundations
  • NURS 270: Health Assessment and Promotion
  • NURS 280: Pathological Human Processes
  • STAT 231: Introductory Statistics
• Second Semester:
  • NURS 320: Nursing Competencies II
  • NURS 330: Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities
  • NURS 340: Situations with Individuals: Adult Health I
  • NURS 350: Situations with Individuals: Mental Health

Second Year

• First Semester:
  • NURS 360: Nursing Research and Informatics
  • NURS 365: Culturally Congruent Healthcare
  • NURS 370: Nursing Situations with Families: Childbearing
  • NURS 380: Nursing Situations with Families: Childrearing
• Second Semester:
  • NURS 420: Leadership and Resource Management
  • NURS 430: Nursing Situations with Communities
  • NURS 440: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health II
  • NURS 441: Senior Seminar

Third Year

• Final Semester:
  • NURS 460: Health Care Systems and Policy
  • NURS 480: Professional Foundations II
  • NURS 499: Capstone: Nursing Synthesis
  • General Education Program Element (GenEd) or Elective

B.S.N. Sequence for Registered Nurses

The A.D.N. to B.S.N. program begins with the foundation of the knowledge, skills, and experience of the registered nurse and builds an expanded framework for advanced nursing practice.

Prerequisite Courses

• BIOL 201: Introductory Microbiology
• BIOL 205: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 206: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• CHEM 105: Chemistry of Life
• PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC 320: Development Across the Lifespan
• STAT 231: Introductory Statistics

Prerequisite General Education Courses

• Fine Arts: Art, Music or Theatre
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Physical Education: Four different activity courses, including PHED 100
• Social Sciences (excludes psychology)
• Writing

Minor in Health Services

The Health Services minor is designed to support non-nursing majors, including biology, business, chemistry, social work, and other fields.

Required Core Courses

• NURS 100: Medical Terminology
• NURS 460: Health Care Systems and Policy
• PHIL 223: Biomedical Ethics

Elective Courses

• Diversity:
  • ANTH 102: Intro to Human Cultural Diversity
  • ANTH 380: Sickness, Madness, and Health
  • NURS 365: Culturally Congruent Healthcare
  • KINS 362: Healing Arts of the Mind and Body
• Administration:
  • ECON 323: Health Economics
  • NURS 360: Nursing Research and Informatics
  • NURS 420: Introduction to Leadership & Resource Management in Nursing
• Physiologic Functioning:
  • NURS 280: Human Pathological Processes
  • NURS 330: Pharmacology & Therapeutic Modalities
  • KINS 380: Exercise Physiology
• Applied Health Care:
  • HEED 266: Nutrition, Health and Performance
  • HEED 281: Injury Prevention and Therapeutic Care
  • NURS 270: Health Assessment and Promotion
  • KINS 384: Foundations of Health & Fitness Mgmt

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

The M.S.N. program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for leadership roles in healthcare.

Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

A cohort program designed for those who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in an academic discipline other than nursing.

School Nurse Certification

Contact the School of Nursing, Office of Continuing Nursing Education for more information.

Workshops and Short Courses

Contact the School of Nursing, Office of Continuing Nursing Education for more information.

Nursing (NURS) - Undergraduate Courses

A list of undergraduate courses offered by the School of Nursing, including:

• NURS 100: Medical Terminology
• NURS 190: FYEP190: Inquiry Seminar
• NURS 220: Nursing Competencies I
• NURS 260: Professional Foundations I
• NURS 270: Health Assessment and Promotion
• NURS 280: Human Pathological Processes
• NURS 287: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 288: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 289: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 291: Directed Study
• NURS 320: Nursing Competencies II
• NURS 330: Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities for Nursing
• NURS 340: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health I
• NURS 350: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Mental Health
• NURS 360: Nursing Research and Informatics
• NURS 365: Culturally Congruent Health Care - A
• NURS 370: Nursing Situations with Families: Childbearing
• NURS 380: Nursing Situations with Families: Childrearing
• NURS 387: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 388: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 389: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 399: Nursing Portfolio Workshop
• NURS 420: Introduction to Leadership and Resource Management in Nursing
• NURS 430: Nursing Situations with Communities
• NURS 440: Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health II
• NURS 441: Senior Seminar
• NURS 460: Health Care Systems and Policy
• NURS 478: Elective Clinical Experience
• NURS 480: Professional Foundations II
• NURS 487: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 488: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 489: Special Topics in Nursing
• NURS 491: Independent Study
• NURS 499: Capstone: Nursing Synthesis - SR