Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Science
Number of Semester Credits: 120
Total Contact Hours: 2520
Program Length: 8 Semesters – 160 weeks
The purpose of the BSN program is to prepare students to develop nursing competencies while building upon a liberal arts education that expands their world view of the global community. This program focuses on the preparation of nurses who are life-long learners and critical thinkers, and upon completion of the program, will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination to become a Registered Nurse.
A total of 120 semester credits are required to earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), including the completion of general education courses, lower and upper division didactic theory courses, and clinical experience.
Acceptance of Transfer Credit
General education courses taken from a nationally or regionally accredited institution will be considered for transfer. All Science courses must have been taken within the last five calendar years, unless the student possesses a degree or advanced degree in the specific field of study for which the student is seeking transfer credit. The student must be listed in good standing with the prior institution.
Computer Proficiency Requirement
Students must take and successfully complete a non-credit four module Computer Proficiency Requirement by the end of the first semester.
BSN Curriculum
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours | Semester Credits |
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| | Lec | Lab | Ext | Total | |
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| CHEM 210 | Chemistry | 45 | 45 | 0 | 90 | 4.0 |
| ENGL 140 | Written Communication I | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| ENGL 240 | Written Communication II | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| HCA 202 | Medical Terminology | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| MATH 108 | College Mathematics I | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| MICR 140 | General Microbiology | 45 | 45 | 0 | 90 | 4.0 |
| NUTR 200 | Nutrition | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| PSYC 160 | Introduction to Psychology | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| PSYC 290 | Life Span Psychology | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| HUM 370 | Cultural Pluralism | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| SPCH 142 | Oral Communication | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| Totals | | | | | |
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CHEM 210: taken in the last 5 years
HCA 202, HUM 370: must be taken at WCU
General Education within the Area of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours | Semester Credits |
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| | Lec | Lab | Ext | Total | |
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| ANAT 260 | Human Anatomy | 45 | 45 | 0 | 90 | 4.0 |
| HCA 306 | Epidemiology in Public Health Practice | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| HCA 434 | Medical Ethics and Issues | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| PATH 370 | Pathophysiology | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| PHYS 261 | Human Physiology | 45 | 45 | 0 | 90 | 4.0 |
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ANAT 260, PHYS 261: taken in the last 5 years
HCA 306, HCA 434: must be taken at WCU
Core Nursing Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Clock Hours | Semester Credits |
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| | Lec | Lab | Ext | Total | |
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| NURS 100 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 101L | Fundamentals of Nursing Skills Lab | 0 | 0 | 90 | 90 | 2.0 |
| NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2.0 |
| NURS 120 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 121L | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum | 0 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 3.0 |
| NURS 180 | Pharmacology | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 190 | Physical Assessment | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2.0 |
| NURS 201 | Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 211L | Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults Practicum | 0 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 3.0 |
| NURS 222 | Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill Client | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 223L | Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill Client Practicum | 0 | 0 | 90 | 90 | 2.0 |
| NURS 225 | Nutrition in Health and Disease | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 306 | Expanding and Developing Family and Community (OB) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2.0 |
| NURS 307 | Developing Family and Community (Peds) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2.0 |
| NURS 316L | Expanding and Developing Family and Community Practicum | 0 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 3.0 |
| NURS 340 | Public Health Nursing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 342L | Public Health Nursing Practicum | 45 | 45 | 0 | 90 | 2.0 |
| NURS 350 | Research in Nursing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 420 | Principles of Leadership and Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 431 | Disaster Management | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2.0 |
| NURS 440 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 480 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Critically Ill Client | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| NURS 481L | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Critically Ill Client Practicum | 0 | 0 | 135 | 135 | 3.0 |
| NURS 491L | Integration of Nursing Practice | 0 | 0 | 90 | 90 | 2.0 |
| NURS 492 | Nursing Capstone | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2.0 |
| NURS 493 | Integration of Nursing Concepts | 30 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3.0 |
| Totals | | | | | |
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Program Credit Distribution
BSN
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General Education Semester Credits:
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35.0
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General Education within the Area of Study Credits:
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17.0
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Core Nursing Semester Credits:
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68.0
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Total Program Semester Credits:
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120.0
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