University Studies (general studies) =  48 hours
In certain instances, specific University Studies courses are required for a nursing degree.

Courses required for major =   90 hours
(Some of these courses may fulfill University Studies requirements.)

Required Nursing Courses (BSN):

NS 009	Comprehensive Exam   (required for both of the last two semesters)	1
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 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: Community Health Nursing	6
NS 480	Pro Practice: Leadership and Mgt	6
NS 481	Advanced Assessment	2
NS 482	Professional Seminar	1
NS 483	Pro Practice: Care of the Frail Elderly	2
NS 484	Comprehensive Pro Practice	4

Required Support Courses (BSN):
(* Fulfills University Studies requirements)

BS 113/013	Anatomy & Physiology I	3
BS 114/014	Anatomy & Physiology II	3
CH 180/181	Chemistry *	3
BS 340/BI 200	Microbiology	3
EN 140	Rhetoric & Critical Thinking *	3
FN 235	Nutrition for Life *	3
NS 232	Altrd Hlth I	3
NS 234	Altrd Hlth II	3
NS 270	Pharmacology	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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum Pattern
First Semester Courses
Any Logical Systems Class           
BS 113   Anatomy & Physiology I      
CH 180/181  Physical Systems            
UI 100   First Year Seminar          
EN 140   Written Expression          
Total = 15 

Second Semester Courses
BS 114  Anatomy & Physiology II     
NS 180  Nursing Profession    
NS 184  Emo/Spir. Aspect/Well Client
NS 232  Altered Health I    
Any Social Systems Class
Any Oral Expressions Class 
Total = 16

Third Semester Courses
NS 181 Clinical Skills
NS 183 Physical Aspects             
NS 234 Altered Health II
Behavioral Systems (PY 220)               
Living Systems (FN 235)             
Any Major Civilizations Class      
Total = 17 

Fourth Semester Courses
BS 340 or BI 200  Microbiology                
NS 270 Pharmacology
NS 281  Prof. Practice: Family I       
NS 283  Prof. Practice: Med/Surg I    
Any Political Systems Class
Total = 17

Fifth Semester Courses
NS 282 Prof. Practice: Family II
NS 383  Prof. Practice: Med/Surg II   
NS 481 Advanced Assessment  
Approved Statistics Class                  
Total = 15 

Sixth Semester Courses
NS 384  Prof. Prac. Mental Health  
NS 385  Research in Prof. Prac.
NS 386  Prof. Practice: Community Health
Any Literary Expressions Class         
Any Artistic Expressions Class
Total = 17

Seventh Semester Courses
NS 009  Comprehensive Exam*         
NS 484 Comprehensive Prof. Practice
UI 300  Level Course
Any Economic Systems Class
Any Political Systems Class                
Total = 14 

Eighth Semester Courses
NS 009  Comprehensive Exam*          
NS 480 Prof. Practice: Management
NS 482 Professional Seminar   
NS 483  Prof. Practice: Frail Elderly   
UI 300  Level Course                
UI 412 American Health Care Systems
Total = 16

* Required for both semesters

Courses are updated regularly, so be sure to meet with your advisor to design your academic plan.

RN to BSN Program