Nursing, B.S.N.

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Curriculum

The curriculum of the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing allows for individual planning and is based on the mission statement and core values. The curriculum plan includes courses in general education, science and the humanities, and a nursing core. The curriculum exposes students to each of the major practice areas of nursing; clinical practice aids in development of skill competencies.

The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion, students may apply to take the state licensure exam.

Curriculum (120 hours)

Freshman Year

Fall

BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3 *
and
BIO 238L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
or
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 *
HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Spring

BIO 239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3 *
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3
HMS 239 - Introductory Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Sophomore Year

Fall

CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 *
and
CHE 111L - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
NUR 304 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *
ENG 200 -ENG 230
or
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
or
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
or
SOC 139 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3
or
ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
Component area course Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Spring

BIO 308 - Pre-nursing Microbiology Credit(s): 4 *
HMS 236 - Child Development Credit(s): 3 *
or
PSY 376 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3 *
or
HMS 336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3 *
Creative arts Credit(s): 3
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3

13 hours

Summer Session

Complete PSC 141 and PSC 142 courses, if not completed.

Junior Year (25 hours)

Fall

NUR 305 - Introduction to Nursing Credit(s): 2
NUR 306 - Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients Credit(s): 6
NUR 307 - Assessment Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 2
NUR 308 - Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3

13 hours

Spring

NUR 330 - Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly Credit(s): 6
NUR 331 - Nursing Care of Women and Children I Credit(s): 4
NUR 332 - Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness Credit(s): 2
Nursing elective Credit(s): 2

14 hours

Senior Year (26 hours)

Fall

NUR 406 - Nursing Care of Complex Health Needs Credit(s): 6
NUR 407 - Nursing Care of Women and Children II Credit(s): 4
NUR 408 - Nursing Care Clients Complex Mental Health Needs Credit(s): 2
Nursing elective Credit(s): 1

13 hours

Spring

NUR 430 - Nursing Research and Application Credit(s): 3
NUR 431 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Credit(s): 4
NUR 432 - Leadership/Coordination of Nursing Credit(s): 4
NUR 433 - Nursing Capstone Credit(s): 2

13 hours

Note:

*Specified cognates must be completed with at least a grade of C for acceptance into the nursing program.

The model curriculum outline can be manipulated to meet student needs. Some courses have specific prerequisites. For questions or concerns, consult your advisor.

Core electives:

Select one

three-hour course from creative arts.

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

Select one

three-hour course from language, philosophy and culture.

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

Select two

three-hour courses from component area (ENG 132 is required). Select one other course.

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Nursing Electives

Three credit hours required. Student must be admitted to the School of Nursing to take nursing electives.

Prescribed Nursing Electives (if needed to meet 31 hours):

NUR 340 - Communication in Health Care Credit(s): 2
NUR 343 - Women’s Health Issues Credit(s): 2
NUR 350 - History of the Nursing Profession Credit(s): 1
NUR 351 - Current Issues and Trends in Nursing Credit(s): 1
NUR 352 - Ethics in Nursing Credit(s): 1
NUR 353 - Complementary and Alternative Therapies Credit(s): 1
NUR 354 - Healthy Aging Credit(s): 2
NUR 355 - Child Health Issues Credit(s): 2
NUR 356 - Birthing Practices in the U.S. and Beyond Credit(s): 2
NUR 358 - Exploring Grief Credit(s): 1
NUR 451 - Violence in Families Credit(s): 2
NUR 452 - Perioperative Nursing Credit(s): 2
NUR 453 - Jurisprudence Credit(s): 1
NUR 454 - Clinical Aromatherapy for Nurses Credit(s): 2

Note:

Degree requirements are subject to changes approved by the Board of Regents during the previous academic year. Check with your department regarding changes in the major.