Program Overview

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Overview

Thinking about a gratifying and versatile career in nursing? The University of Arizona/ Pima Community College Collaborative Nursing Education Program welcomes applications from any and all individuals excited about becoming registered nurses (RNs). Energize your career opportunities by concurrently earning a BSN degree from the top ranked University of Arizona `Wildcat College of Nursing. Candidates may take all prerequisites (up to 50 credits) and up to 40 credits of basic nursing credits through Pima Community College. By adding just 32 credits of forward-thinking UA courses, you will be 'practice-ready' by holding a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. If you choose to accelerate your opportunities, an option to 'fast-track' to a general master's degree also is available.

Learning Outcomes

• Synthesize knowledge from liberal education, professional nursing, and life experiences as a basis for professional nursing practice.
• Apply leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety skills to improve patient care outcomes.
• Implement health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration strategies to improve individual and population health.
• Implement culturally sensitive, evidence-informed, integrative care for patients across the lifespan and across healthcare environments.
• Integrate information management and patient care technology to deliver, manage, and evaluate quality patient care.

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Level of Math

arrowdownModerate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

arrowdown2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

College of Nursing

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing