Nursing Major (B.S.)

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This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. The nursing degree provides a biblically-based nursing education for the purpose of preparing competent nursing professionals who can practice Christian caring in a variety of cultures around the world. Clinical nursing experiences are provided with the cooperation of a variety of hospitals and agencies throughout the area. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply to take the national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN).

Please note: All prerequisite and major core classes must be completed with a grade of C+ or higher.

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 49 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
SCI 249 - General, Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:
FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits
History Elective - choose one of the following:
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits

II. Nursing Major - 73 Credits

NUR 301 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 5 Credits
NUR 308 - Health Assessment 4 Credits
NUR 315 - Pharmacology 3 Credits
NUR 321 - Medical - Surgical Nursing I 5 Credits
NUR 328 - Healthcare Evidence-Based Practice 3 Credits
NUR 332 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 4 Credits
NUR 415 - Community and Public Health Nursing 4 Credits
NUR 418 - Maternal-Newborn and Pediatric Nursing 5 Credits
NUR 422 - Medical - Surgical Nursing II 5 Credits
NUR 433 - Medical - Surgical Nursing III 5 Credits
NUR 435 - Nursing Leadership 4 Credits
NUR 442 - Advanced Senior Simulations 3 Credits
NUR 452 - NCLEX Preparation 2 Credits
PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
SCI 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
SCI 312 - Pathophysiology 3 Credits
SCI 359 - Microbiology 4 Credits
SCI 360 - Applied Nutrition 3 Credits

III. Electives - 3 Credits

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

Total - 125 Credits

Additional Internship Opportunities:
NUR 374 - Clinical Internship .5 Credits (Optional)
NUR 381 - Clinical Internship 1 Credits (Optional)

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Nursing Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 12 Credits

CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
History Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: HIS 133 , HIS 134 , HIS 231 or HIS 232 )
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
SCI 249 - General, Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: FAR or MUS classes or HON 225 )
MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 17 Credits

CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
SCI 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
SCI 312 - Pathophysiology 3 Credits
SCI 359 - Microbiology 4 Credits
SCI 360 - Applied Nutrition 3 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester. A minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for departmental admission in the Nursing major.

Optional internships may be taken during one or more summer terms, if desired. Students should speak with their advisor if interested in this option.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

NUR 301 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 5 Credits
NUR 308 - Health Assessment 4 Credits
NUR 315 - Pharmacology 3 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
NUR 321 - Medical - Surgical Nursing I 5 Credits
NUR 328 - Healthcare Evidence-Based Practice 3 Credits
NUR 332 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 4 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
NUR 415 - Community and Public Health Nursing 4 Credits
NUR 418 - Maternal-Newborn and Pediatric Nursing 5 Credits
NUR 422 - Medical - Surgical Nursing II 5 Credits

Spring Semester - 17 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
NUR 433 - Medical - Surgical Nursing III 5 Credits
NUR 435 - Nursing Leadership 4 Credits
NUR 442 - Advanced Senior Simulations 3 Credits
NUR 452 - NCLEX Preparation 2 Credits