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BSN Plan of Study

A typical plan of study for full-time, upper-division BSN students in the traditional option is outlined below:

First Semester
Course Title Credits
NURS304 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 4
NURS315 Pathopharmacology 5
NURS333 Health Assessment 3
NURS405 Informatics and Technology 3
  Total 15
Second Semester
Course Title Credits
NURS320 Science and Research for Nursing Practice 3
NURS325 Context of Health Care Delivery I 2
NURS330 Adult Health Nursing 7
NURS331 Gerontological Nursing 3
  Total 15
Third Semester
Course Title Credits
NURS407 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family 5
NURS308 Nursing Care of Infants/Children: A Family Perspective 4
NURS402 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 5
NURS418 Directive Elective (if not previously completed) 3
  Total 17
Fourth Semester
Course Title Credits
NURS403 Community Health Nursing 5
NURS425 Context of Health Care Delivery II 3
NURS487 Clinical Emphasis Practicuum and Seminar 6
  Total 14
Total Credits
Total Credits
Total Credits 61
General Education & Prerequisite Courses 59
Total Credits for BSN Option 120

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