Saints Maps - Health Sciences/Pre-Nursing

SUGGESTED MINORS

The Health Sciences - Pre-Nursing major concentration prepares students for post-baccalaureate or graduate work in Health Sciences, entry into professional schools, or entry into accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs.

Students can elect to apply to our Nursing program or continue in the Pre-Nursing route and pursue nursing programs elsewhere. All students who wish to be a Nursing major at Limestone will start out as a Health Science Pre-Nursing major. Once they apply and are accepted into the clinical cohort, they are admitted to the Nursing program.

SUCCESS AS A SAINT

CAREER COMPETENCIES

Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.

Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.

Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.

Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.

HOW TO USE THIS MAP

Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.

HEALTH SCIENCES - PRE-NURSING

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ENGAGE

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Review your 4-year degree plan and requirements for the Nursing program

Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly

Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office

Join an on-campus organization such as the Pre-Health Professions Club

Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities or job-shadowing

Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the Nursing department

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FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP

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Meet with your new faculty progress to degree Complete pre-nursing

2.8 GPA and apply for your 4th semester

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Successfully pass required Apply for an industry-based pursue clinical observation Attend the Graduate explore professional programs

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Begin researching jobs in your field of study

Create Handshake account

Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice

Explore average salaries for your career

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Start finalizing your resume

Invest in proper business Career Closet

Create a LinkedIn profile

Research professional admissions requirements

YEARS FINAL YEAR

faculty advisor to check

pre-nursing curriculum with minimum for clinicals by March 1of

(if not in BSN program)

Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements

Complete your senior capstone or enroll in ID 400 - a course that can assist you in finalizing your job search documents

Apply to graduate

SAINTS ADVANTAGE

Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.

CAREER PATHS

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required background check industry-based internship or observation hours

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Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair

Now is the time to prep and register to sit for any medical program admission tests (GRE or MCAT)

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Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce

Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references

Apply for jobs in your field

Nurse

Correctional Facilities

FURTHER EDUCATION

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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

SKILLS

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Be able to lead and inspire others

Strong aptitude for science & math

Ability to work well under pressure

GRADUATE SUCCESS

The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)

Accelerated baccalaureate programs offer the quickest route to licensure as a registered nurse (RN) for adults who have already completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a non-nursing discipline.

Fast-track baccalaureate programs take between 11 and 18 months to complete, including prerequisites. Fast-track master’s degree programs generally take about 3 years to complete.

The average RN salary is $73,300.

Employment in healthcare occupations are projected to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029.

WHERE CAN I GO FROM HERE?

Limestone University

Lander University

University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Upstate

Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:

Lindsay Bartholomew

Justin Davis

Katie Jones

Tom LeGrand

Katie Maher

Stacey Mason

Michelle Phillips-Meek

Kelly Tillinghast

limestone.edu/health-sciences-pre-nursing

Gardner-Webb University

Western Carolina University

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