Nov 23, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Nursing, B.S.N.

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:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 *
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3 *

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Three hours from:

BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3 *

Three hours from:

CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 *
or
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 *

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

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

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication 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

2. Foundation of Knowledge

Additional Science

Eight credit hours from the following list:

BIO 239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
BIO 239L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 1
and
BIO 308 - Pre-nursing Microbiology Credit(s): 4 *
BIO 308L - Pre-nursing Microbiology Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIO 309 - Microbiology Credit(s): 4 *
BIO 309L - Micobiology Lab Credit(s): 0

Core Labs

Two credit hours from the following list:

BIO 238L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 111L - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

Computer Science

Three credit hours from the following list:

CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
CSC 201 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3

Nutrition

Three credit hours from the following list:

HMS 239 - Introductory Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
HMS 339 - Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
HMS 355 - Nutrition for Health Care Credit(s): 3 *

Social Science 1

Three credit hours from the following list:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SOC 139 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3

Social Science 2

Three to four credit hours from the following list:

HMS 236 - Child Development Credit(s): 3 *
HMS 236P - Child Development Practicum Credit(s): 1
HMS 336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3 *
PSY 376 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3 *

3. Pre-Nursing Requirement

NUR 304 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *

4. Nursing Major

Required Courses

NUR 305 - Introduction to Nursing Credit(s): 2
NUR 306 - Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients Credit(s): 6
NUR 306P - Basic Nursing Care of Adult Clients Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 307 - Assessment Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 2
NUR 307P - Assessment Across the Lifespan Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 308 - Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
NUR 330 - Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly Credit(s): 6
NUR 330P - Nursing Care of Young Adult to Elderly Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 331 - Nursing Care of Women and Children I Credit(s): 4
NUR 331P - Nursing Care of Women and Children I Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 332 - Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness Credit(s): 2
NUR 332P - Nursing Care in Promotion of Mental Wellness Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 406 - Nursing Care of Complex Health Needs Credit(s): 6
NUR 406P - Nursing Care of Complex Health Needs Credit(s): 0
NUR 407 - Nursing Care of Women and Children II Credit(s): 4
NUR 407P - Nursing Care of Women and Children II Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 408 - Nursing Care Clients Complex Mental Health Needs Credit(s): 2
NUR 408P - Nursing Care Clients Complex Mental Health Needs Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 430 - Nursing Research and Application Credit(s): 3
NUR 431 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Credit(s): 4
NUR 431P - Nursing Care of Community Populations Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 432 - Leadership/Coordination of Nursing Credit(s): 4
NUR 432P - Leadership/Coordination of Nursing Practicum Credit(s): 0
NUR 433 - Nursing Capstone Credit(s): 2

Nursing Electives

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

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 431 - Nursing Care of Community Populations Credit(s): 4
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

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
ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 *
PSY 133 - 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 *
ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3 *
American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - 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 *
NUR 304 - 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

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

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:

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 (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
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.