Nursing Major (BSN Pre-Licensure)
The pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing track is designed to prepare graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and to enter the nursing profession as a generalist in a variety of care settings, serving culturally diverse clients of all ages in an ever-changing, dynamic health care context. Learning takes place in a variety of settings including; the classroom, simulation laboratory, and supervised clinical practice experiences to ensure students have a solid foundation for practice. Students will gain an understanding of leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice concepts that will allow them to impact patient outcomes positively.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 45 to 60 credits, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites (must be completed prior to starting the nursing program) 1 | ||
| BIO 120 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 316 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 300 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Chemistry for Health Sciences (4) | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (4) | ||
| Intercultural Communication (4) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning for Health Care Professionals (3) | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (4) | ||
| PSY 230 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| Required 1, 2 | ||
| NUR 376 | Applied Pathophysioloy | 3 |
| NUR 378 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 380 | Fundamentals of Professional Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 382 | Health Promotion and Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 384 | Behavioral Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 388 | Population Health | 5 |
| NUR 390 | Nursing Care of the Adult I | 6 |
| NUR 417 | Nursing Care of the Adult II | 6 |
| NUR 418 | Nursing Care of Childbearing and Childrearing Family | 6 |
| NUR 419 | Aging, Chronicity and Palliative Care | 3 |
| NUR 420 | Nursing Informatics | 2 |
| NUR 424 | Transition into Professional Nursing | 7 |
| NUR 426 | Nursing Introduction to Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 428 | Leadership in Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 81 | |
| 1 | Minimum C grade required in all pre-requisite, supplemental and required courses. |
| 2 | Co-requisites: The following general education courses or areas can be fulfilled while in the nursing program: ENG 120, Literature/History/Political Science, Fine Arts, Theology Requirements, and Electives (7-8 credits). |
CSP’s pre-licensure nursing programs prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®), which is required for professional nursing licensing in all states. CSP BSN program graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN® in any state. States may require additional licensure application conditions including but not limited to background studies that may include fingerprinting. State specific professional nursing licensure requirements are accessible via the identified state’s nursing board website. [https://publish.smartsheet.com/f09beb91e1ef4e31980126505e1a4b81]