THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INDIVIDUALS
WHO ALREADY HOLD A REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
Once you have reviewed the
information below, please call Steve Kalber (563/333-6087) to schedule an
appointment for advising.
To apply for admission click here: Application form to the Department of Nursing
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSN-A DEGREE PROGRAM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
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English 101 |
Written Communication |
3 |
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Psychology 105 |
Intro to Psychology |
3 |
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Psychology 305 |
Life Span Development |
3 |
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Sociology 101 |
Intro to Sociology |
3 |
|
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Biology 202 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
8 |
|
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Biology 211 |
Microbiology |
4 |
|
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Electives |
Nutrition, Biology 101, other elective |
6 |
|
*CPR/First Aid |
*CPR/First Aid |
1 |
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*Wellness |
*Wellness |
1 |
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Total Transfer Credit |
32 |
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*All students are required to hold current CPR certification upon entry into the program. All students are required to hold current first aid/safety certification upon entry into the program.
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
Nursing 160 |
Nursing Interventions I |
2 |
|
Nursing 260 |
Nursing Interventions II |
2 |
|
Nursing 310 |
Pathophysiology |
1 |
|
Nursing 350 |
Nursing the Beginning Family |
3 |
|
Nursing 351 |
Nursing the Developing Family |
3 |
|
Nursing 352 |
Nursing Interventions III |
1 |
|
Nursing 353 |
Nursing the Adult |
4 |
|
Nursing 354 |
Nursing Interventions IV |
1 |
|
Nursing 355 |
Mental Health Nursing |
2 |
|
Nursing 400 |
Clinical Practice I |
4 |
|
Nursing 460 |
Clinical Practice II |
4 |
|
Nursing |
Clinical Elective |
1 |
|
Pharm 320 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
|
|
Total Nursing Advanced Placement Credit |
31 |
Based on this advanced placement the courses remaining to take in the Nursing major are:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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Nursing 150 |
Professional Role Development |
1 |
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Nursing 300 |
Health & Physical Assessment |
3 |
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Nursing 310 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
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|
Nursing 390 |
Foundations of Nursing Knowledge |
2 |
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Nursing 410 |
Community Health Nursing |
3 |
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|
Nursing 420 |
Research utilization |
2 |
|
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Nursing 430 |
Nursing and the Older Adult (WI) |
2 |
|
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Nursing 450 |
National and International Nursing |
2 |
|
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| Nursing 460 | Clinical Practice II | 4 | |||
|
Nursing 470 |
Nursing Management |
2 |
|
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Nursing 480 |
Professional Trends & Issues |
2 |
|
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|
|
Total Nursing Courses |
26 |
|
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General Education Requirements are: (These are SAU General Education Courses Required for BSN)
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
Com 329 |
Business & Professional Communication |
3 |
|
Eng 101 |
Written Communication |
3 |
|
Math 151 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
IL101 |
Information Literacy |
1 |
|
IS101 |
Cultures of the World |
3 |
|
Art |
Creative Art |
3 |
|
Humanities |
Humanities |
6 |
|
Natural Sciences |
Genetics (Biology 106) and/or Science Elective |
6 |
|
Philosophy 310 |
Bio Medical Ethics |
3 |
|
Theology |
101, 102, 202, 215, 217, 219, 240, 250, 255, 345, 346 |
6 |
|
Social Sciences |
Completed by transfer credits |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Remaining General Education Credits |
37 |
Total BSN-A Degree Requirements:
Transfer General Education 32 credits
Advanced Placement Nursing 31 credits
BSN-A Major Requirements 26 credits
Remaining General Education 37 credits
(If all general education courses are complete)
Required SAU Nursing Courses
FALL I
|
Nurs 150 |
Professional Role Development |
1 |
|
Nurs 300 |
Health & Physical Assessment |
3 |
|
Nurs 390 |
Found. of Nursing Knowledge |
2 |
SPRING I – A SESSION
|
Nurs 410 |
Community Health Nursing |
3 |
|
Nurs 430 |
Nursing the Older Adult |
2 |
SPRING I – B SESSION
|
Nurs 470 |
Nursing Management |
2 |
|
Nurs 420 |
Research Utilization |
2 |
SUMMER SESSION
|
Nurs 310 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
FALL II
|
Nurs 450 |
National & International Nursing |
2 |
|
Nurs 460 |
Clinical Practice II |
4 |
SPRING II
|
Nurs 480 |
Professional Trends and Issues |
2 |
|
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General Education class if needed |
|
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Total |
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26 |