Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree may be taken as a (1) professional program in nursing that prepares graduates to meet all requirements for making application to the Missouri State (or other state) Board of Nursing to write the national examination for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and (2) baccalaureate completion (RN to BSN) program in nursing after licensure as a registered nurse.
See Admission to Nursing Programs criteria under Admissions, page XX. To be retained in the nursing program students must maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in academic work at the University. Students who receive a grade below a 'C' in any nursing course or any required support course are not eligible to continue in the program, and must apply for readmission to the Department of Nursing Student Affairs Committee.
NURSING
60 Hour Major - No Minor Required
Required Nursing Courses (BSN):
NS 009 Comprehensive Exam (2)
NS 180 The Nursing Profession (2)
NS 181 Pro Practice: Clinical Skills (3)
NS 183 Phys Aspects of Well Client (2)
NS 184 Emotional/Spiritual Aspects Well Client (2)
NS 270 Pharmacology (2)
NS 281 Pro Practice: Family Nursing I (4)
NS 282 Pro Practice: Family Nursing II (4)
NS 283 Pro Practice: Med-Surg Nursing I (6)
NS 383 Pro Practice: Med-Surg Nursing II (6)
NS 384 Pro Practice: Mental Health Nursing (3)
NS 385 Research in Pro Practice (2)
NS 386 Pro Practice: Comm Health Nursing (6)
NS 480 Pro Practice: Leadership and Mgt (6)
NS 481 Advanced Assessment (1)
NS 482 Professional Seminar (1)
NS 483 Pro Practice: Care of the Frail Elderly (2)
NS 484 Comprehensive Pro Practice (6)
Required Support Courses (BSN):
BS 113/013 Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
BS 114/014 Anatomy & Physiology II (3)
CH 180 Chemistry in Our World (3)
BS 240 Microorganisms & Their Human Hosts (3)
OR
BI 200 General Microbiology (3)
FN 235 Nutrition for Health (3)
NS 232 Altered Health I (3)
NS 234 Altered Health II (3)
PY 220 Psych Devel Across the Life Span (3)
UI 412 Amer Health Care Systems & Issues (3)
xx xxx Statistics course approved by advisor (3)
Required Nursing Courses (RN to BSN):
NS 380 Holistic Assessment & Diagnosis (4)
NS 385 Research in Professional Practice (2)
NS 386 Professional Practice: Community Health Nursing (6)
NS 390 Framework for Professional Nursing (4)
NS 480 Professional Practice: Leadership & Management (6)
NS 483 Professional Practice: Care of the Frail Elderly (2)
For required support courses and advanced placement credit information contact the Department of Nursing.
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