Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum (BSN)
Curriculum - General Education
A minimum of 57 semester hours in general education is required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Allen College. A minimum of 45 semester hours in required general education coursework must be completed prior to enrollment at Allen College. Students attend a regionally accredited institution of their choice to complete the general education courses.
Unless indicated by an asterisk or double asterisk, all listed general education courses must be completed prior to enrollment at Allen College. Students will also need to complete some courses marked by a double asterisk to earn at least 45 semester hours of general education credit prior to enrollment.
Humanities: (15 credits)
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Written Communication (3 credit hours)
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Oral Communications (3 credit hours)
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AC:306 Professional Communication* completed at Allen College (3 credit hours)
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Humanities Electives** (6 credit hours) Defined by Allen College as Art, Music, Theater, Dance, English, Foreign Language, Philosophy, History, Cultures, Civilization, Literature, Religion, Economics and Communication Arts.
Social Sciences: (15 credits)
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Sociology (3 credit hours)
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Psychology (3 credit hours)
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Lifespan Growth & Development (3 credit hours)
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AC:315 Learning & Serving* completed at Allen College (3 credit hours)
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Social Science Electives** (3 credit hours) Defined by Allen College as Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology
Natural Sciences, Nutrition and Math: (18 credit hours)
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Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (3-4 credit hours)
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Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (3-4 credit hours)
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Introduction to Chemistry with Lab (3-4 credit hours)
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Microbiology with Lab (3 credit hours)
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Nutrition** completed prior to or during enrollment at Allen College (2-3 credit hours)
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Introduction to Statistics (3-4 credit hours)
Additional Requirements: (9 credit hours)
*Completed during enrollment at Allen College
**Completed prior to or during enrollment at Allen College
Curriculum - Nursing
Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and state licensure prior to enrollment at Allen College (2 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing courses at Allen College: (65 credit hours)
First Semester
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AC:315 Learning & Serving (3 credit hours)
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NU:270 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credit hours)
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NU:280 Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
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NU:290 Pathophysiology (4 credit hours)
Second Semester
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AC:255 Nutrition (if needed) (3 credit hours)
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AC:306 Professional Communication (3 credit hours)
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NU:320 Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
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NU:335 Fundamentals of Clinical Nursing (6 credit hours)
Third Semester
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NU:350 Nursing Care of the Adult Client (4 credit hours)
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NU:360 Nursing Care of the Mental Health Client (4 credit hours)
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NU:380 Introduction to Nursing Research (3 credit hours)
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NU:430 Grief, Loss & End of Life Care (3 credit hours)
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NU:445 Nursing Elective (3 credit hours)
Fourth Semester
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NU:370 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (4 credit hours)
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NU:410 Nursing Care of Children (4 credit hours)
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NU:420 Professional Issues and Trends (3 credit hours)
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NU:470 Nursing Care of Adult Client II (4 credit hours)
Fifth Semester
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NU:400 Nursing Care of Older Adults (3 credit hours)
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NU:450 Nursing Care of the Community as Client (4 credit hours)
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NU:460 Nursing Leadership (3 credit hours)
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NU:480 Senior Clinical Internship (4 credit hours)
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NU:499 Exit Exam (1 credit hour)
A student must earn a minimum of 124 semester hours to graduate.
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