Nursing-BSN-Bachelor of Science Degree Texas Campus
The curriculum requirements for applicants apply to start no later than the Summer I 2016 term. A revised edition of the program can be found in the Addenda for individuals applying for Fall I 2016.
Program Location
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Dallas Campus
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Program Credits
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120 Credits
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Program Length
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8 Semesters, 160 Instructional Weeks
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Time to Complete
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39 Months
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Program Description
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.
BSN Curriculum - Texas Campus
General Education within the Area of Study
| PATH 370 | Pathophysiology | 3.0 |
| HCA 306 | Epidemiology in Public Health Practice | 3.0 |
| HCA 434 | Medical Ethics and Issues | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9.0 |
Core Nursing Courses
| NURS 100 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 101L | Fundamentals of Nursing Skills Lab | 2.0 |
| NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 2.0 |
| NURS 120 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 121L-A | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum | 2.0 |
| NURS 121L-B | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum | 1.0 |
| NURS 180 | Pharmacology | 3.0 |
| NURS 190 | Physical Assessment | 2.0 |
| NURS 201 | Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults | 3.0 |
| NURS 211L | Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in Older Adults Practicum | 3.0 |
| NURS 222 | Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill Client | 3.0 |
| NURS 223L | Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill Client Practicum | 2.0 |
| NURS 225 | Nutrition in Health and Disease | 3.0 |
| NURS 306 | Expanding Family and Community (OB) | 2.0 |
| NURS 307 | Developing Family and Community (Peds) | 2.0 |
| NURS 316L-A | Expanding and Developing Family and Community Practicum (OB) | 1.5 |
| NURS 317L-A | Expanding Family and Community Practicum (Peds) | 1.5 |
| NURS 340 | Public Health Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 342L | Public Health Nursing Practicum | 2.0 |
| NURS 350 | Research in Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 420 | Principles of Leadership and Management | 3.0 |
| NURS 431 | Disaster Management | 2.0 |
| NURS 440 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 480 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Critically Ill Client | 3.0 |
| NURS 481L | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Critically Ill Client Practicum | 3.0 |
| NURS 491L | Integration of Nursing Practice | 2.0 |
| NURS 492 | Nursing Capstone | 2.0 |
| NURS 493 | Integration of Nursing Concepts | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 68.0 |
General Education Requirements
Please be advised that courses
HCA 434, and
HCA 306 must be taken at WCU.
Total Credit Hours: 120.0