Applicants choosing the prenursing track typically enroll in general education and supporting courses during the first year of the program. Nursing coursework occurs during the second and third years. No prerequisite courses are necessary for entering the prenursing track. The same requirements exist for graduation. However, the courses are spread over a longer time period. This plan is a good choice for students desiring a more manageable academic load each semester, as well as more opportunities for extracurricular activities, employment, and/or family responsibilities.
A typical plan of study for the two-semester prenursing (fall and spring) track follows (one-semester prenursing (spring) plan available here )
| First Semester (Fall of first year) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SCS 101 | First-Year Seminar (first eight weeks) | 1 credit hour | |
| BuCS 112 | Introduction to Computers + | 2 credit hours | |
| Nutr 216 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 credit hours | |
| BiSc 206 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 credit hours | |
| elective course | 1-3 credit hours | ||
TOTAL | 12-15 hours | ||
| Second Semester (spring of first year) | |||
| BiSc 206 | Microbiology | 3 credit hours | |
| Comm ___ | oral communication course | 3 credit hours | |
| Engl 125 | College Writing | 3 credit hours | |
| Psy 206 | Developmental Psychology | 3 credit hours | |
TOTAL | 12 hours | ||
| To be admitted into Nursing I, students must meet progression standards. See Admission Policy for Prenursing Program. | |||
| Third Semester (fall of second year) | |||
| Chem 101* | Introductory Chemistry | 4 credit hours | |
| Nurs 100 | Nursing I (Fundamentals and Gerontology) | 7 credit hours | |
| Nurs 107 | Nursing Pharmacology I | 1 credit hour | |
TOTAL | 12 hours | ||
| Fourth Semester (spring of second year) | |||
| Nurs 102 | Nursing II (Maternity and Pediatrics) | 7 credit hours | |
| Nurs 108 | Nursing Pharmacology II | 1 credit hour | |
| Hum ___ | humanities course | 3 credit hours | |
| elective course | 1-3 credit hours | ||
TOTAL | 12-15 hours | ||
| Fifth Semester (fall of third year) | |||
| Relg 100 | Biblical Literature | 3 credit hours | |
| Nurs 200 | Nursing III (Medical/Surgical and Mental Health) | 9 credit hours | |
| Nurs 207 | Nursing Pharmacology III | 1 credit hour | |
TOTAL | 13 hours | ||
| Sixth Semester (spring of third year) | |||
| Nurs 202 | Nursing IV (Medical/Surgical and Client Care Management) | 9 credit hours | |
| Nurs 208 | Nursing Pharmacology IV | 1 credit hour | |
| Nurs 290 | Integration Seminar | 3 credit hours | |
TOTAL | 13 hours | ||
+ College course or demonstration of computer competency required for graduation.
* Chemistry requirement waived for students who have completed one year of high school chemistry within the past five years (with a grade of C or higher)
College Algebra or demonstration of math competency required for graduation.
