B.S. in Nursing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| First Year Experience | 4 | |
| Academic Foundations | ||
| English Composition requirement | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Distributive Requirements | ||
| Science requirement | 8 | |
| Basic Biological Science | ||
| General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC 240 | Sociology of the Family | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Additional Baccalaureate Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement 1 | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| NSG 310 | Human Response to Disease | 3 |
| NSG 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| NSG 212 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2,3 | 3 |
| NSG 311 | Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children 2 | 4 |
| NSG 312 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder 2 | 5 |
| NSG 313 | Applied Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 367 | Nursing Implications of Drug Interaction | 3 |
| NSG 411 | Medical Surgical Nursing 2 | 5 |
| NSL 212 | Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing 2,3 | 3 |
| NSL 311 | Laboratory 2 | 5 |
| NSL 312 | Laboratory 2 | 5 |
| NSL 411 | Laboratory 2 | 5 |
| NSL 412 | Laboratory 2 | 5 |
| Select one nursing elective | ||
| Related/Cognate Requirements 3 | ||
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HEA 206 | Human Development | 3 |
| or PSY 210 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| NSG 412 | Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management 2,4 | 5 |
| Nursing Electives | ||
| Students must take enough nursing electives to reach the 120 semester hours required for graduation. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
| 1 | Students are required to successfully complete 9 credits of writing emphasis in accordance with general education policy. 6 credits can be achieved in the 100 and 200 level courses while the last 3 credits must be completed within the upper division. These credits will be obtained from the distributive/ interdisciplinary/ or diversity courses at the lower level and the last 3 will be achieved either through the upper level diversity/ interdisciplinary/ nursing elective requirements. |
| 2 | To continue progression in the program, a minimum grade of C or better in all nursing core courses is required. |
| 3 | To enroll in NSG 212 and NSL 212, students will be required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the following courses: BIO 100, BIO 259, BIO 269, and CHE 107/CRL 107. |
| 4 | This course fulfills the general education Capstone requirement. |
Advance-2-BSN (Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Program)
The Advance-2-BSN program is for the student with a previously earned baccalaureate degree who wants to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will then be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam (National Council on Licensure Examination for the RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse. This intensive 18-month program builds upon the student's previous education. It follows the same curriculum as the traditional BSN program but at an accelerated pace.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Because all students in this track will have a previous bachelor’s degree as a requirement of admission, all general education requirements are waived. However, MAT 121 and distributive courses BIO 100, CHE 107, CRL 107, PSY 100, and SOC 100 are required for admission to the program. | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| NSG 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| NSG 212 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 1,2 | 3 |
| NSG 311 | Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children 1 | 4 |
| NSG 312 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder 1 | 5 |
| NSG 313 | Applied Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 367 | Nursing Implications of Drug Interaction | 3 |
| NSG 411 | Medical Surgical Nursing 1 | 5 |
| NSL 212 | Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing 1, 2 | 3 |
| NSG 310 | Human Response to Disease | 3 |
| NSL 311 | Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| NSL 312 | Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| NSL 411 | Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| NSL 412 | Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| Select two nursing electives | 6 | |
| Related Cognate Requirements | ||
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HEA 206 | Human Development | 3 |
| or PSY 210 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| NSG 412 | Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management 1,3 | 5 |
| 1 | To continue progression in the program, a minimum grade of C or better in all nursing core courses is required. |
| 2 | To enroll in NSG 212 and NSL 212, students will be required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the following courses: BIO 100, BIO 259, BIO 269, and CHE 107/CRL 107. |
| 3 | This course fulfills the general education Capstone requirement. |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
B.S. in Nursing
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 100 | Basic Biological Science | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| NSG XXX | Nursing Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHE 107 & CRL 107 |
General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences |
5 |
| SOC 100 or SOC 240 |
Introduction to Sociology or Sociology of the Family |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 210 or HEA 206 |
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan or Human Development |
3 |
| MAT 121 or MAT 125 |
Introduction to Statistics I or Introduction to Statistics and Probability |
3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 212 & NSL 212 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing |
6 |
| NSG 310 | Human Response to Disease | 3 |
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 311 & NSL 311 |
Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children or Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder and Laboratory |
9 |
| NSG 367 | Nursing Implications of Drug Interaction | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 312 & NSL 312 |
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder or Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children and Laboratory |
10 |
| NSG 313 | Applied Nursing Research | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 411 & NSL 411 |
Medical Surgical Nursing or Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management and Laboratory |
10 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 412 & NSL 412 |
Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management or Medical Surgical Nursing and Laboratory |
10 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Ethics Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
B.S. in Nursing (Honors Students)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 100 | Basic Biological Science | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 100 or SOC 240 |
Introduction to Sociology or Sociology of the Family |
3 |
| HON 100 | Self-Awareness and Development | 3 |
| HON 352 | Honors Seminar | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHE 107 & CRL 107 |
General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences 1 |
5 |
| HON 211 | Decision Making and Public Discourse | 3 |
| HON 212 | Ethics and Moral Choice in Tech Age | 3 |
| HON 314 | Science, Technology, and Environmental Systems 2 | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HON 311 | Stewardship and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| HON 312 | Educational Systems and Social Influence | 3 |
| NSG XXX | Nursing Elective 3 | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 212 & NSL 212 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing |
6 |
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology 4 | 4 |
| BIO 307 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| HEA 206 | Human Development | 3 |
| HON 310 | Theories and Strategies of Community Change | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 311 & NSL 311 |
Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children and Laboratory |
9 |
| HON 313 | American Government, Democracy and Public Opinion | 3 |
| HON 315 | Community and the Arts | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 312 & NSL 312 |
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder and Laboratory |
10 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I 5 | 3 |
| NSG XXX | Nursing Elective 3 | 3 |
| HON 4XX | 400-Level HON Course | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 411 & NSL 411 |
Medical Surgical Nursing and Laboratory |
10 |
| HON 490 | Honors Capstone Senior Project 4 | 3-6 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 412 & NSL 412 |
Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management and Laboratory |
10 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 149-152 | |
| 1 | CHE 107/CRL 107 cannot happen in freshman fall due to HON 100. Options are CHE 103/CRL 103 in fall and CHE 104/CRL 104 in spring or CHE 107/CRL 107 in the spring. |
| 2 | This would normally be spring of the sophomore year but moving this lab class to the first-year spring term avoids later NSG field requirements. |
| 3 | Can be taken at any time beyond the first year. |
| 4 | Can be taken either fall or spring. |
| 5 | Can be taken at any time. |
