Schedule of Classes
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
First Year
Fall: 17 Hours
- BNEW 111 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (Gospels) Credit Hours: 2
- * CHEM 114 - General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- COMO 101 - Speech Communication Credit Hours: 3
- * # ENG 111 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
- * NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing Credit Hours: 1
- **** MATH 107 - Fundamentals of Mathematics for Nurses Credit Hours: 1
3 hours from:
- ART 101 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
- THEA 101 - Theatre Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 101 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
Spring: 18 Hours
- * BIOL 159 - Introduction to Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3
- * BIOL 249 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
- BNEW 113 - Faith and Mission of the Church (Acts through Revelation) Credit Hours: 2
- ENG 201 - World Literature I or ENG 202 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3
- HIST 101 - American History to 1877 or HIST 102 - American History Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
- * PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Second Year
Fall: 18 Hours
- * BIOL 253 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
- BOLD 203 - Creation and Kingdom (Genesis through Esther) Credit Hours: 2
- ENG 211 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
- * FCS 323 - Lifespan Human Development Credit Hours: 3
- * NURS 203 - Health Assessment Credit Hours: 3
- * SOC 203 - General Sociology Credit Hours: 3
Spring: 18 Hours
- * BIOL 271 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
- BOLD 207 - Wisdom and Prophets (Job through Malachi) Credit Hours: 2
- * FCS 331 - Human Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- * NURS 300 - Professional Nursing Credit Hours: 5
- * NURS 363 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
- Kinesiology Activity Course Credit Hours: 1
* These prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher prior to admission to the Carr College of Nursing. Completion of BIOL 249 is required prior to taking NURS 203. BIOL 159, BIOL 249 and BIOL 253 must be completed prior to taking NURS 363. Students are strongly encouraged not to enroll in more than two courses with laboratory requirements during a single semester.
****MATH 107 must be passed with a “B” or higher prior to admission to the Level I nursing courses.
# If a student achieved 18 or lower on the ACT English subscore, ENG 100 must be taken prior to taking ENG 111.
NOTE: NURS 100, NURS 203, NURS 300 and NURS 363 are offered during the summer session. Summer course offerings are dependent on sufficient enrollment. Students are strongly encouraged to complete NURS 300 and NURS 363 the semester immediately prior to entering the Carr College of Nursing. Academic credit for NURS 300 or NURS 363 will not be counted toward the nursing degree until the student is admitted into the Carr College of Nursing. Students who enroll in any nursing course consent to participate in the learning activities required in that course in order to progress in the nursing curriculum.
Students may be asked to submit to random screening for drug use according to clinical agency and/or university policy. Most employers of registered nurses require drug screening measures to protect the public. Students are expected to self-report a history of drug abuse to the board of nursing. Criminal background checks are required during and near completion of the program.
Level I of HCCN Program
First Semester
- **Bible course (2 hours) or *** Global Literacy course (3 hours)
- NURS 321 - Pharmacology and Nursing Credit Hours: 2
- # NURS 362 - Nursing Practice Interventions Credit Hours: 1
Sequence (A) or (B)
(A)
- NURS 352 - Nursing Adults with Acute Health Concerns Credit Hours: 5
- NURS 452 - Maternity and Women's Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
(B)
- NURS 350 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
- NURS 351 - Nursing Adults with Chronic Health and Rehabilitation Concerns Credit Hours: 5
Total: 16
Second Semester
- *** Global Literacy elective: 3
- # NURS 354 - Gerontological Nursing Credit Hours: 2
- # MATH 200 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Sequence (A) or (B)
(A)
- NURS 352 - Nursing Adults with Acute Health Concerns Credit Hours: 5
- NURS 452 - Maternity and Women's Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
(B)
- NURS 350 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
- NURS 351 - Nursing Adults with Chronic Health and Rehabilitation Concerns Credit Hours: 5
Total: 18
Level II of HCCN Program
Sequence (A)
- ** Bible elective: 2
- NURS 450 - Pediatric and Child Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
- NURS 453 - Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
- ## NURS 412 - Research in Nursing Credit Hours: 3
- HIST 110 - Western Civilization to 1500 or HIST 111 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3
Total: 18
Sequence (B)
- **Bible elective: Credit Hours: 2
- NURS 454 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 5
- NURS 455 - Nursing Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 4
- ## NURS 462 - Nursing Capstone Experience Credit Hours: 3
- KINS 101 - Wellness Credit Hours: 2
