Sample Curriculum for the Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Fall Semester
Summer Session
NURS 231 – Examination of Role of Profess Nurse . . . . . . . . . 4 NURS 240 – Pathophysiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NURS 246 – Foundation & Assmnt in Nsg Practice . . . . . . . . . 6 NURS 472 - Nursing Research * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 * Students with a previous research course from their prior bachelor’s degree may petition to have the hours reduced for this course. If required to take 1 hour of credit, the student will complete the course in the summer semester as 1 hour.
NURS 354 – Care of Women and Childbearing Families . . . . . 5 NURS 355 – Care of Children and Adolescents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NURS 341b - Pharmacology for Nsg-Specialty Courses . . . . . . 2 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NURS 474 – Care of Persons with Mental Health Needs . . . . . 5 NURS 342 – Adult Health I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NURS 343– Adult Health II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NURS 341a - Pharmacology for Nurses-Adult Medicine . . . . . . 2 NURS 475 - Care of Populations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accelerated RN to BS Nursing Option The RN to BS program is designed for graduates of associate degree and diploma nursing programs. It is offered on-line (100 percent) to accommodate the needs of working RN’s. The format of the program will be 8 week courses and the nursing curriculum can be completed in one year (3 semesters). Students may also choose to complete the courses on a slower progression. Admission The application for admission is available on-line and students are admitted every 8 weeks on a rolling basis. Contact the RN to BS advisor for details. An application to the School of Nursing will be considered complete and ready to be reviewed for admission when all of the following criteria are met: n Admission
to the University and the School of Nursing (requires submission of the online application for the Accelerated RN to BS Program and the $40 application fee)
n Cumulative
GPA of 2.0/4.0 scale (includes all college level courses)
n Official
transcripts from all college/ universities attended
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their materials are received in the School of Nursing. The application is available from the School 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog
Fall Semester NURS 481 – Nursing Leadership and Management................... 3 NURS 482 – Transition to Professional Practice Role................. 4 NURS 476 – Care of Person with Complex Health Needs.......... 5 NURS 483 – Capstone Review .................................................. 3 Total........................................................................................... 15 Total Course Credits for Graduation .............................. 63 or 65
of Nursing Web site (siue.edu/nursing) or the University Admissions website at www.siue. edu/apply. Applicants should complete the “RN to BS” application. NOTE: Anatomy/Physiology 1 and 2, Microbiology, and one college chemistry course must be completed prior to enrolling in any nursing courses. Bridge Process Academic proficiency credit for lower-division nursing courses completed as part of their preparation for licensure program at another institution will be given to applicants who have completed their nursing course work within five years of acceptance into the SIUE School of Nursing Accelerated RN to BS program. Applicants who have completed their nursing course work over five years prior to acceptance into the program are required to submit a portfolio of their professional work prior to completion of their first semester in the nursing program. The portfolio will be reviewed by the RN to BS Program Coordinator. Applicants should contact the RN to BS program advisor for details. The proficiency credit is not applied to the student’s transcript until successful completion of the bridge courses with a grade of C or better. The proficiency credits will apply towards the nursing major at SIUE. Proficiency hours may be adjusted if a student receives transferable nursing credits from an associate degree program at a four-year college/ university. 325
School of Nursing
Spring Semester