Nursing B.S. (Full-Time Track)
Program Description
The Full-Time Track (FT) is the traditional route for new and transfer students to become professional nurses. Students in this track attend on a full-time basis for five semesters, including summers. After completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN).
A Full-Time with Summers Off Track (FTSO) may be offered during semesters when sufficient applicant interest is received. Students in this track attend on a full-time basis for five semesters, excluding summer semesters. After completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN).
Full-Time Track Prerequisites and Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.
Prerequisites (44-54 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 credits)
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | 3.00 |
| or | |
| higher | |
Natural Sciences (20 credits)
| BIOL 189A | Fundamentals of Life Science Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 189L | Fundamentals of Life Science Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 223A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 223L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 224A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 251A | General Microbiology Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 251L | General Microbiology Lab | 1.00 |
| CHEM 108 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.00 |
Social Science (3 credits)
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
(ART 289 Disability, Health, and Healing in the Arts recommended)
Humanities (6 credits)
| Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 3.00 |
| and | |
| COM 101 | Oral 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
(NURS 310 Cultural Diversity in Healthcare recommended)
Electives (if necessary) (0-5)
A minimum of 49 credits must be completed prior to entry into the nursing major.
Curriculum (71 credits)
| NURS 299 | Nutrition & Development Across the Lifespan | 3.00 |
| NURS 301 | Health Assessment | 4.00 |
| NURS 308 | Nursing Skills I: Art & Science | 2.00 |
| NURS 314 | Professional Role Development and Communication | 2.00 |
| NURS 315 | Dosage and Calculations | 1.00 |
| NURS 321 | Pharmacology I | 2.00 |
| NURS 328 | Nursing Skills II: Art & Science | 1.00 |
| NURS 330 | Biostatistics for Nursing | 3.00 |
| NURS 337 | Pathophysiology | 3.00 |
| NURS 341 | Nursing Care of Children | 4.00 |
| NURS 344 | Foundations of Care with Adult & Aging Populations | 6.00 |
| NURS 351 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 4.00 |
| NURS 384 | Acute & Episodic Care with Adults & Aging Populations | 6.00 |
| NURS 404 | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing | 4.00 |
| NURS 421 | Pharmacology II | 2.00 |
| NURS 428 | Nursing Skills III: Art & Science | 1.00 |
| NURS 444 | Chronic & Complex Care with Adults & Aging Populations | 6.00 |
| NURS 451 | Scholarly Inquiry of Nursing | 3.00 |
| NURS 452 | Nursing Care in the Community | 5.00 |
| NURS 461 | Engaging in Leadership & Health Policy | 3.00 |
| NURS 484 | Nursing Immersion: Professional Practice & Praxis | 6.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 71.00 |
*Effective Fall 2019, PSY 210 (or equivalent) will no longer fulfill the pre-nursing statistics requirement. Students who are admitted to NSU for the Fall 2019 semester and beyond will be required to complete NURS 330.
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Full-Time Track)
| Nursing Prerequisites |
49 |
| Major Requirements |
71 |
| Electives |
0-5 |
| Total |
120 |