Nov 24, 2024

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

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.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 *
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3 *

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Three hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3 *

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 *
or
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 *

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

Additional Science

Eight credit hours from the following list:

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 3 *
BIOL 2002 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 1
and
BIOL 3420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 3020 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0

Core Labs

Two credit hours from the following list:

BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

Computer Science

Three credit hours from the following list:

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
CSCI 1302 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
BCIS 1305 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
CSIT 2301 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3

Nutrition

Three credit hours from the following list:

NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
NUTR 3339 - Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
NUTR 3355 - Nutrition for Health Care Credit(s): 3 *

Social Science 1

Three credit hours from the following list:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 2319 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3

Social Science 2

Three to four credit hours from the following list:

TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3 *
HDFS 2136 - Child Growth and Development Practicum Credit(s): 1
HDFS 3336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3 *
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3 *

3. Pre-Nursing Requirement

NURS 3304 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *

4. Nursing Major

Required Courses

NURS 3205 - Introduction to Nursing Credit(s): 2
NURS 3606 - Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients Credit(s): 6
NURS 3006 - Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 3207 - Assessment Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 2
NURS 3007 - Assessment Across the Lifespan Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 3308 - Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
NURS 3630 - Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly Credit(s): 6
NURS 3030 - Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 3431 - Nursing Care of Women and Children I Credit(s): 4
NURS 3031 - Nursing Care of Women and Children I Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 3232 - Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness Credit(s): 2
NURS 3032 - Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4606 - Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Needs Credit(s): 6
NURS 4006 - Nursing Care of Complex Health Needs Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4407 - Nursing Care of Women and Children II Credit(s): 4
NURS 4007 - Nursing Care of Women and Children II Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4208 - Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Mental Health Needs Credit(s): 2
NURS 4008 - Nursing Care Clients Complex Mental Health Needs Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4330 - Nursing Research Credit(s): 3
NURS 4431 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Credit(s): 4
NURS 4031 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4432 - Leadership / Coordination of Nursing Credit(s): 4
NURS 4032 - Leadership / Coordination of Nursing Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4233 - Nursing Capstone Credit(s): 2

Nursing Electives

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

NURS 3240 - Communication in Health Care Credit(s): 2
NURS 4243 - Women’s Health Issues Credit(s): 2
NURS 3150 - History in the Nursing Profession Credit(s): 1
NURS 3151 - Current Issues and Trends in Nursing Credit(s): 1
NURS 4152 - Ethics in Nursing Credit(s): 1
NURS 3153 - Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAT) Credit(s): 1
NURS 3254 - Healthy Aging Credit(s): 2
NURS 4255 - Child Health Issues Credit(s): 2
NURS 4256 - Birthing Practices in the U.S. and Beyond Credit(s): 2
NURS 3158 - Exploring Grief Credit(s): 1
NURS 4431 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Credit(s): 4
NURS 3251 - Violence in Families Credit(s): 2
NURS 4252 - Perioperative Nursing Credit(s): 2
NURS 4153 - Jurisprudence Credit(s): 1
NURS 4254 - Clinical Aromatherapy for Nurses Credit(s): 2

5. General Electives

Additional hours as needed to meet degree minimum hour requirement.

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.

6. Degree Map

Freshman Year

Fall

American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 *
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
Communication Course Credit(s): 3
Life and Physical Sciences course Credit(s): 3 *

16 hours

Spring

Additional Science course Credit(s): 4 *
ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3 *
American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
Nutrition course Credit(s): 3 *

16 hours

Sophomore Year

Fall

Life and Physical Sciences course Credit(s): 3 *
NURS 3304 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *
Language, Philosophy and Culture course Credit(s): 3
Social Science 1 course Credit(s): 3
Component Area Option course Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Spring

Creative Arts course Credit(s): 3
Additional Science course Credit(s): 4 *
Computer Science course Credit(s): 3
Social Science 2 course Credit(s): 3-4 *

13-14 hours

Summer Session

Complete American History and/or Government/Political Science courses, if not completed.

Junior Year

Fall

NURS 3205 - Introduction to Nursing Credit(s): 2
NURS 3606 - Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients Credit(s): 6
NURS 3207 - Assessment Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 2
NURS 3308 - Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3

13 hours

Spring

NURS 3630 - Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly Credit(s): 6
NURS 3431 - Nursing Care of Women and Children I Credit(s): 4
NURS 3232 - Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness Credit(s): 2
Nursing elective Credit(s): 2

14 hours

Senior Year

Fall

NURS 4606 - Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Needs Credit(s): 6
NURS 4407 - Nursing Care of Women and Children II Credit(s): 4
NURS 4208 - Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Mental Health Needs Credit(s): 2
Nursing elective Credit(s): 1

13 hours

Spring

NURS 4330 - Nursing Research Credit(s): 3
NURS 4431 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Credit(s): 4
NURS 4432 - Leadership / Coordination of Nursing Credit(s): 4
NURS 4233 - Nursing Capstone Credit(s): 2

13 hours

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.

7. Minimum total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.