Nursing (Accelerated BSN Program for Second Degree

Students)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2011 - Spring 2012 catalog year. For more
information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Major: NURA

Degree: BSN

Unit: Nursing

Second degree students must present official transcripts of course work completed in their first degree. By virtue of having
completed a first bachelors degree, it is assumed that many of the course requirements in the pre-professional curriculum will
be complete.

The following science and non-science courses, or an acceptable transfer equivalency, must be completed prior to beginning
the nursing clinical course. It is essential that each individual receive specific advising on their program of study.

Prerequisite Courses

Science Courses

Type Hours

CHEM 105, Chemistry for Health Professionals 4

or CHEM 201 General Chemistry I 3

BIOL 102, Introduction to Biological Systems 3

BIOL 257, Introductory Microbiology 3

BIOL 258, Microbiology Lab 1

BIOL 260, Anatomy and Physiology I 3

BIOL 261, Anatomy and Physiology II 3

BIOL 262, Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1

NURS 338, Lifespan Pathophysiology 4

NURS 395, Pharmacology 3

Total 24 - 25

Non-Science Courses

Type Hours

PSYC 363, Lifespan Developmental Psych.

3*
(or acceptable equivalent see advisor)
HSS 303, Human Nutrition 3

MATH 109, Elementary Statistics

3*
(or SOC 301 or PSYC 312)

PHIL 323 or PHIL 321 or PHIL 222 3*

Total 10-12*

*May take as Pass/Fail option

Required Nursing Clinical Courses

Type Hours

NURS 361, Community Health Nursing 6

NURS 363, Health Assessment 3

NURS 364, Therapeutic Nursing Interventions 4

NURS 366, Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice 1

NURS 371, Adult Health Nursing 8

NURS 372, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 6

NURS 374, Nursing Research for Evidence-based Practice 2

NURS 461, Childbearing Family Nursing 4

NURS 463, Nursing Leadership and Management 3

NURS 464, Child Health Nursing 6

NURS 466, Global Health Care Issues 2

NURS 471, Synthesis of Complex Health Needs 5

NURS 472, Transition to Nursing Practice 2

NURS 473, Community Leadership Practicum 2

NURS 474, Capstone Professional Nursing Practicum 5

Total 59

Total

Type Hours
Minimum hours from previous baccalaureate degree 24

Minimum Total 120