Nursing BSN - 4 Year Degree Map

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Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Semester 1 (15-17 credits)

BIOL 1010 is highly recommended, but not required if completed AP Biology or college-level anatomy and physiology courses.

BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
HDFS 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3 credit(s)
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s)
USU 1010 - University Connections 2 credit(s)
Elective (1 credit)

Semester 2 (15 credits)

BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4 credit(s)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (3 credits)
Elective (1 credit)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS) 4 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)

Year 2

Semester 3 (15 credits)

The Nursing Application is available January 1st-February 15th for fall entry, and July 1-August 15 for spring entry. Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better: BIOL 2060 , BIOL 2320 , BIOL 2420 (must be completed within 5 years of entrance into the BSN program), CHEM 1110 , HDFS 1500 , and STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 . In addition, a 3.0 overall GPA is required.

BIOL 2060 - Elementary Microbiology 4 credit(s)
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4 credit(s)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course (3 credits)
Elective (1 credit)

Semester 4 (14 credits)

Before beginning nursing courses, students must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and complete the following courses with a grade of B- or better: CHEM 1120 , CHEM 1125 , NDFS 1020 , and NURS 2500 . Once admitted to the nursing program, a grade of B- or better in NURS courses, a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 79.5% minimum exam average in all NURS courses is required.

NURS 2500 - Pathophysiology for Nursing 3 credit(s) or
BIOL 2520 - Pathophysiology 3 credit(s)
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1125 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit(s)
NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3 credit(s)
Elective (3 credits)

Year 3

Semester 5 (14 credits)

Maintain a grade of B- or better in NURS courses, a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 79.5% minimum exam average in all NURS courses.

NURS 3020 - Fundamentals of Nursing 2 credit(s)
NURS 3025 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum 2 credit(s)
NURS 3030 - Nursing Management of Care I 4 credit(s)
NURS 3035 - Nursing Management of Care I Practicum 3 credit(s)
NURS 3040 - Pharmacology in Health Care 3 credit(s)

Semester 6 (16 credits)

Maintain a grade of B- or better in NURS courses, a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 79.5% minimum exam average in all NURS courses. Graduation packets are due February 28th of your graduating year. See your advisor for details.

NURS 3010 - Nursing Health Assessment, Teaching, & Skills 2 credit(s)
NURS 3015 - Nursing Health Assessment Practicum (DELETED SUMMER 2024) 1 credit(s)
NURS 3210 - Population Health and Prevention (CI) 3 credit(s)
NURS 3215 - Population Health and Prevention Practicum 2 credit(s)
NURS 3220 - Family Nursing through the Lifespan 4 credit(s)
NURS 3225 - Family Nursing through the Lifespan Practicum 2 credit(s)
NURS 3240 - Health Information Management and Technology 2 credit(s)

Year 4

Semester 7 (16 credits)

Maintain a grade of B- or better in NURS courses, a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 79.5% minimum exam average in all NURS courses. Graduation packets are due by February 28th. See your advisor for details.

NURS 3230 - Evidence-Based Health Care (QI) 3 credit(s)
NURS 4020 - Nursing Management of Care II 4 credit(s)
NURS 4025 - Nursing Management of Care II Practicum 4 credit(s)
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course (3 credits)

Semester 8 (14-15 credits)

Maintain a grade of B- or better in NURS courses, a 3.0 overall GPA, and a 79.5% minimum exam average in all NURS courses.

NURS 4010 - Leadership, Management, and Policy in Health Care (CI) 4 credit(s)
NURS 4015 - Leadership, Management, and Policy in Health Care Practicum 2 credit(s)
NURS 4210 - Nursing Capstone 2 credit(s)
NURS 4215 - Nursing Capstone Practicum 4 credit(s)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course (2-3 credits)