Nursing B.S. (Part-Time Track)
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The Part-Time Track is completed in eight consecutive semesters, including summers. It is designed for individuals who have obligations that impact their ability to attend the rigorous full-time academic schedule of the Full-Time Track. Students attend class, lab and practicum two to three days per week, usually Thursday through Saturday during both day and evening hours. After completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN).
Part-Time Track Prerequisites and Curriculum
Prerequisites (58-70 credits)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to English section of Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)
Refer to Study & Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | 3.00 |
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| | higher | |
Natural Sciences (23 credits)
| BIOL 189 | Fundamentals of Life Science | 4.00 |
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.00 |
| BIOL 224 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.00 |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4.00 |
| CHEM 112 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.00 |
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| CHEM 108 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.00 |
| CHS 421 | Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan | 3.00 |
Social Science (6 credits)
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| | or | |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.00 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Statistical Methods (3 credits)
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3.00 |
| | or | |
| NURS 330 | Biostatistics for Nursing | 3.00 |
Additional Pre-Requisites (5 credits)
Curriculum (57 credits):
| NURS 301 | Health Assessment | 4.00 |
| NURS 304 | Nursing Skills and Technology | 2.00 |
| NURS 314 | Professional Role Development and Communication | 2.00 |
| NURS 323 | Pharmacology | 3.00 |
| NURS 341 | Nursing Care of Children | 4.00 |
| NURS 351 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 4.00 |
| NURS 360 | Managing Care of Adults I | 6.00 |
| NURS 380 | Managing Care of the Adult II | 6.00 |
| NURS 404 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 4.00 |
| NURS 420 | Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing | 3.00 |
| NURS 424 | Transitions to Practice Seminar | 2.00 |
| NURS 432 | Nursing Care in the Community | 6.00 |
| NURS 442 | Nursing Leadership, Management, and Health Policy | 2.00 |
| NURS 448 | Professional Human Care Nursing - Practice | 3.00 |
| NURS 460 | Managing Care of the Adult III | 6.00 |
Electives (if necessary) (0-5)
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Part-Time Track)
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Core Curriculum
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58-70
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Major Requirements
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57
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Electives
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0-5
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Total
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120
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