Nursing courses build on the knowledge gained from the liberal arts background in humanities, fine arts, social sciences and natural sciences. The overall objective of the program is to provide students with the ability to critically apply knowledge of nursing art and science to improve the quality of health and health care for the communities they serve.

Clinical Nursing Course Requirements
All applicants must be in good health and free from communicable diseases and be able
to carry out the functions of a professional nurse as specified in the Technical Standards. Students must maintain current immunizations, CPR certification and professional
liability insurance. Additional tests may be required by specific agencies in which students have clinical experiences. The program will notify students when such tests are required. Students who fail to comply will not be allowed in clinicals. All costs associated with the clinical requirements are the responsibility of the student.

Nursing courses begin during the freshman year allowing early participation in clinical service learning activities. Students will have diverse service learning experiences in a variety of clinical settings.

The number of hours spent in laboratory (including clinical) experience varies from semester to semester and is based on one (1) semester credit being equal to three (3) hours of clinical per week. Approximation of the hours of clinical practice follow:

Sophomore year — 6 hours/week for one semester
Junior year — 15 hours/week during both semesters
Senior year —15 hours/week during both semesters

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Major (58 credits)
Courses in the Major:
Courses in the Major
Nursing 100, Health Care and Nursing (4 credits)
Nursing 230, Health Assessment (4 credits)
Nursing 232, Foundations of Nursing Practice (2 credits)
Nursing 234, Foundations: Practicum (2 credits)
Nursing 236, Human Pathophysiologic Responses (4 credits)
Nursing 300, Critical Inquiry in Nursing Research (2 credits)
Nursing 312, Family Centered Obstetric Nursing Care (2 credits)
Nursing 315, Family Centered Nursing Care of the Adult–Chronic (3 credits)
Nursing 317, Adult and Pediatric Nursing Care Practicum (5 credits)
Nursing 318, Family Centered Nursing Care of the Adult–Acute (3 credits)
Nursing 319, Adult and Childbirth Nursing Care Practicum (5 credits)
Nursing 320, Family Centered Pediatric Nursing Care (2 credits)
Nursing 414, Family Centered Mental Health Nursing Care (3 credits)
Nursing 416, Community Health Nursing Care (4 credits)
Nursing 418, Mental Health and Community Health Practicum (5 credits)
Nursing 429, Health Care Policy and Administration (3 credits)
Nursing 430, Nursing Capstone Practicum (5 credits)

Nursing electives in specialty clinical areas may be offered occasionally. If these courses are
elected the nursing student may accomplish a nursing major of 62 or 66 credits.

Required Support Courses
Biology 130, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
Biology 140, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Biology 212, Microbiology (4 credits)
Chemistry 208, Nutrition (3 credits)
Chemistry 101, General Chemistry (LSP I) and
     Chemistry 101L, General Chemistry Laboratory (4 credits)
Chemistry 102, Biological Chemistry (LSP II) and
     Chemistry 102L, Biological Chemistry Laboratory (4 credits)
Health Sciences 300, Pharmacology (3 credits)
Mathematics 106 or higher (4 credits)
Psychology 101, Introductory Psychology (LSP III) (4 credits)
Psychology 221, Life-Span Psychology (4 credits)
Communication 207, Intercultural Communication (LSP IV) (4 credits) or
     Sociology 110, Cultural Anthropology (LSP IV) (4 credits)

Major, 58 Credits for the Registered Nurse Student

34 credits earned as previously stated, plus
Nursing 230, Health Assessment (4 credits)
Nursing 236, Human Pathophysiologic Responses (4 credits)
Nursing 300, Critical Inquiry in Nursing Research (2 credits)
Nursing 414, Family Centered Mental Health Nursing Care (3 credits)
Nursing 416, Community Health Nursing Care (4 credits)
Nursing 418, Mental Health Community Health Practicum (5 credits)
Nursing 429, Health Care Policy and Administration (3 credits)
Nursing 430, Synthesis/Capstone Practicum (5 credits)
Required Support Courses
Biology 130, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
Biology 140, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Biology 212, Microbiology (4 credits)
Mathematics 106 or higher (4 credits)
Psychology 101, Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
Psychology 221, Life-Span Psychology (4 credits)
Two semesters of university chemistry
One semester of university sociology