Demonstrate safe, comprehensive nursing care by applying clinical judgment, critical thinking, and durable skills to include communication, adaptability, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Promote optimal health outcomes by applying evidence-based interventions to plan and implement culturally appropriate client care across the lifespan
Implement respectful nursing practice that reflects integrity, ethical practices, advocacy, and delegation to a varied client population.
Utilize a process of self-evaluation that fosters personal and professional growth and contributes to lifelong learning and the evolving identity of the professional nurse.
Utilize informatics and technology to support clinical decision-making, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure data accuracy in care delivery.
Develop resilience and self-care strategies to sustain professional practice and support personal well-being in high-stress environments.
Major Code: 1501S
Pre-Admission Program Requirements
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
| ALLH 220 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology 1* | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 227L | Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lab* | 0 Credits |
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
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| MATH 143 | Precalculus I: Algebra | 3 Credits |
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| MATH 153 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
First Semester
| BIOL 228 | Human Anatomy & Physiology 2* | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 228L | Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab* | 0 Credits |
| NURR 106 | Health Assessment and Communication | 3 Credits |
| NURR 102 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 Credits |
| GNED 101 | Introduction to General Education | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
Second Semester
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
| SOCY 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| NURR 115 | Adult Health I: Medical-Surgical Nursing | 5 Credits |
| NURR 116 | Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | 3 Credits |
| NURR 117 | Community Health Nursing* | 1 Credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
Third Semester
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II* | 3 Credits |
| HUMA GE1 | Any General Education Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing | 3 Credits |
| NURR 219 | Mental Health & Behavioral Nursing | 3 Credits |
| NURR 220 | Pediatric Nursing | 2 Credits |
| NURR 218 | Maternal and Newborn Nursing | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
Fourth Semester
| WELL GE | Any Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective | 2 Credits |
| HUMA GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| NURR 221 | Leadership, Informatics, & Capstone | 5 Credits |
| NURR 222 | Adult Health II: Complex & Critical Care | 5 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Humanities must be from two different disciplines
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required