Bachelor of Science in Nursing
S0060 – 121 Credits
Today’s challenging and demanding health care environment requires highly adaptable employees with a broad base of knowledge and leadership skills. Professional nurses must be effective in leading an increasingly diverse group of employees and managing complex resources within the health care industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree will provide access to upper-level courses to residents of the Research Coast who already have an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing. These Baccalaureate courses will allow nurses to further their career by providing them with an educational background and practical experience to become qualified nurse leaders.
Refer to General Education Requirements for additional requirements.
All core curriculum (NUR prefix), English, Mathematics, Humanities and Natural Science courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
Transfer from Associate Degree
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirement 24 credits
| BSC 2093 | Anatomy and Physiology I (P) | 3 credits |
| BSC 2093L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (P) | 1 credit |
| BSC 2094 | Anatomy and Physiology II(P) | 3 credits |
| BSC 2094L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (P) | 1 credit |
| CHM 1020 | Introduction to Chemistry (P) | 3 credits |
| MCB 2010 | Microbiology for Health Sciences (P) | 3 credits |
| MCB 2010L | Microbiology Lab for Health Sciences (P) | 1 credit |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I (P) | 3 credits |
| | And | |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II (P) | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| ENC 1107 | Advanced College Writing (P) | 3 credits |
| | Also | |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology (P) | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology (P) | 3 credits |
Major Concentration Courses: 48 credits
| NUR 1020C | Nursing Fundamentals (O) | 8 credits |
| NUR 2264C | Adult Nursing - GI/Respiratory (O) | 4 credits |
| NUR 2217C | Adult Nursing GU/Endocrine (O) | 5 credits |
| NUR 2310C | Pediatric Nursing with Lab (O) | 5 credits |
| NUR 2420C | Maternity Nursing with Lab (O) | 4 credits |
| NUR 2242 | Advanced Adult Nursing (O) | 5 credits |
| NUR 2520C | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Lab (O) | 5 credits |
| NUR 1142 | Selected Topics in Medication Administration (O) | 1 credit |
| NUR 2811L | Nursing Practicum (O) | 5 credits |
| DEP 2004 | Human Development (P) | 3 credits |
| HUN 1201 | Nutrition | 3 credits |
General Education – Humanities
| PHI 1010 | Introduction to Philosophy (P) | 3 credits |
| PHI 1635 | Ethical Issues in Health Care (P) | 3 credits |
The above courses are recommended.
General Education - Social Science
| AMH 2010 | American History: Discovery through Reconstruction (P) | 3 credits |
| AMH 2020 | American History: Reconstruction to the Present (P) | 3 credits |
The above courses are recommended.
General Education – Mathematics
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra (P) | 3 credits |
| STA 2023 | Elementary Statistics I (P) | 3 credits |
Students should choose 18 credits from the above General Education courses. These courses may be taken prior to entering the program.
The above courses are recommended.
Major Concentration (31 credits)
| NUR 3065C | Nursing Assessment (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 3125 | Pathophysiology (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 3145 | Pharmacology (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 3164 | Nursing Research and Informatics (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 3826 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 3846 | Nursing Theory (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 4636C | Community Health Nursing (U) | 4 credits |
| NUR 4655 | Nursing in a Diverse Culture (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 4827 | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing (U) | 3 credits |
| NUR 4837 | Health Care Policy and Economics (U) | 3 credits |