2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog
Nursing, B.S.
major
4 - Year Track
Required Credits: 87
Required GPA: 2.25
The 4-year track is designed for students who are beginning their studies for the nursing major.
I. ADMISSION TO MAJOR
Application for admission to the nursing major is a separate process from admission to the university. Admission to the nursing major is required for enrollment in selected spring semester sophomore and all upper division nursing courses. Application to the nursing major must be completed by September 15 (applications accepted between August 15 and September 15) for spring admission consideration. Additional information and advisement is available through the Department of Nursing.
Students must be admitted to Bemidji State University prior to applying for admission to the nursing major.
All official transcripts of credits transferred from other colleges and universities must be available in the BSU Admissions Office by September 15 for spring admission consideration to the nursing major.
Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester credits, including the designated required non-nursing courses listed as follows, for admission consideration.
BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
CHEM 1110 Chemistry for Allied Health (3 credits)
or CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits) [contact Nursing Department]
PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
PSY 2237 Lifespan Development (4 credits)
A grade of C or higher is required in the designated prerequisite courses for admission to the nursing major. If a grade of C or above is not earned the first time the course is taken, a grade of C or above must be earned the second time the course is taken. Designated course requirements for the major may not be taken on a pass/no credit basis.
Admission to the nursing major is competitive and limited. Admission is dependent on the number of applications and evidence of meeting the listed requirements.
A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) and satisfactory completion of all designated required courses qualifies the student for the applicant pool, but does not guarantee admission to the major.
A completed application for the nursing major and the additional materials requested in the application must be available in the Department of Nursing by September 15. The application packet includes information concerning requirements such as immunization, malpractice insurance, federal and state background checks, and American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and CNA Certifications.
II. PROGRESSION
All nursing and non-nursing courses required for the major must reflect a letter grade of C or better.
III REQUIRED COURSES
A. Non-Nursing Courses
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
- BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
- BIOL 3755 Medical Microbiology (3 credits)
- CHEM 1110 Chemistry for Allied Health (3 credits)
or CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits) - PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
- PSY 2237 Lifespan Development (4 credits)
B. Nursing Courses
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- NRSG 2000 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credits)
- NRSG 2004 Psychosocial Nursing (2 credits)
- NRSG 2203 Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 credits)
- NRSG 2204 Health Assessment (3 credits)
- NRSG 3000 Elements of Scholarly Practice (2 credits)
- NRSG 3001 Adult/Gerian Health (6 credits)
- NRSG 3002 Palliative Care (2 credits)
- NRSG 3003 Practicum: Adult/Gerian (4 credits)
- NRSG 3120 Transcultural Nursing (2 credits)
- NRSG 3201 The Childbearing Family (2 credits)
- NRSG 3202 Child/Adolescent Health (5 credits)
- NRSG 3203 Practicum: The Family (4 credits)
- NRSG 4001 Mental Health Nursing (5 credits)
- NRSG 4003 Practicum: Rural Communities/Populations (5 credits)
- NRSG 4100 Nursing Research (3 credits)
- NRSG 4110 Community Health Nursing (3 credits)
- NRSG 4200 Nursing Leadership And Management (3 credits)
- NRSG 4201 Practicum: Role Integration (6 credits)
- NRSG 4230 Nursing Profession In Contemporary Society (2 credits)
SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE
4-Year Track
Freshman
- BIOL 1110 Human Biology (4 credits)
- BIOL 2110 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credits)
- CHEM 1110 Chemistry for Allied Health (3 credits)
- PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
- PSY 2237 Lifespan Development (4 credits)
- Other elective or Liberal Education course
- Recommend completion of CPR and CNA Certifications during freshman year or summer
Sophomore
- BIOL 3755 Medical Microbiology (3 credits)
- NRSG 2000 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credits)
- NRSG 2004 Psychosocial Nursing (2 credits)
- NRSG 2203 Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 credits)
- NRSG 2204 Health Assessment (3 credits)
- NRSG 3000 Elements of Scholarly Practice (2 credits)
Junior
- NRSG 3001 Adult/Gerian Health (6 credits)
- NRSG 3002 Palliative Care (2 credits)
- NRSG 3003 Practicum: Adult/Gerian (4 credits)
- NRSG 3120 Transcultural Nursing (2 credits)
- NRSG 3201 The Childbearing Family (2 credits)
- NRSG 3202 Child/Adolescent Health (5 credits)
- NRSG 3203 Practicum: The Family (4 credits)
- NRSG 4100 Nursing Research (3 credits)
Senior
- NRSG 4001 Mental Health Nursing (5 credits)
- NRSG 4003 Practicum: Rural Communities/Populations (5 credits)
- NRSG 4110 Community Health Nursing (3 credits)
- NRSG 4200 Nursing Leadership And Management (3 credits)
- NRSG 4201 Practicum: Role Integration (6 credits)
- NRSG 4230 Nursing Profession In Contemporary Society (2 credits)