Nursing B.S. (Part-Time Track)

Program Description

*A new nursing curriculum for the Full-Time and Part-Time tracks will become effective in Fall 2020 and will include changes to the nursing prerequisites. The following prerequisites are for those students who plan on applying to the School of Nursing through Summer 2020. For students planning to apply for Fall 2020 and beyond, please contact an academic advisor for guidance on completing the appropriate prerequisite courses for the nursing program. 

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

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence for Nursing B.S. (Part-Time Track) is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.

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 120Fundamentals of College Mathematics

3.00

or

higher

excluding MATH 122 and MATH 123

Natural Sciences (23 credits)

BIOL 189Fundamentals of Life Science

4.00

BIOL 223Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4.00

BIOL 224Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4.00

BIOL 251General Microbiology

4.00

CHEM 108Introduction to Chemistry

4.00

CHS 421Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan

3.00

Social Science (6 credits)

ANTH 101Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3.00

or

SOC 101Principles of Sociology

3.00

PSY 101General 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

COM 101Oral Communication

3.00

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)

*Effective Fall 2019, PSY 210 (or equivalent) will no longer fulfill the pre-nursing statistics requirement. Students who are admitted to NSC for the Fall 2019 semester and beyond will be required to complete NURS 330.
NURS 330Biostatistics for Nursing

3.00

Additional Pre-Requisites (5 credits)

NURS 140Medical Terminology

2.00

NURS 337Pathophysiology

3.00

Curriculum (57 credits)

NURS 301Health Assessment

4.00

NURS 304Nursing Skills and Technology

2.00

NURS 314Professional Role Development and Communication

2.00

NURS 323Pharmacology

3.00

NURS 341Nursing Care of Children

4.00

NURS 351Nursing Care of Childbearing Families

4.00

NURS 360Managing Care of Adults I

6.00

NURS 380Managing Care of the Adult II

6.00

NURS 404Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

4.00

NURS 420Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing

3.00

NURS 424Transitions to Practice Seminar

2.00

NURS 432Nursing Care in the Community

6.00

NURS 442Nursing Leadership, Management, and Health Policy

2.00

NURS 448Professional Human Care Nursing - Practice

3.00

NURS 460Managing 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)

Core Curriculum

58-70

Major Requirements

57

Electives

0-5

Total

120