Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Track)

Program Description The accelerated track is a one-year program especially designed for people interested in becoming nurses who have already earned a Bachelors degree in any other field. This track is completed in 12 months (from August to August). It is a challenging but efficient way to embark on a new and fulfilling career in the nursing profession. After completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) and begin their careers as nurses in positions in public health agencies, schools, hospitals and other health care agencies. Curriculum Accelerated Track Prerequisites and Curriculum

1. Prerequisites (66-78 credits)
   1. English (3-8 credits) – Refer to English section of Core Curriculum
   2. Study & Technology Skills (0-2 credits) – Refer to Study & Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
   3. Mathematics (3-5 credits)
      1. MATH 124 – College Algebra ... 3
   4. Natural Sciences (27 credits)
      1. BIOL 189 – Fundamentals of Life Science ... 4
      2. BIOL 223 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I ... 4
      3. BIOL 224 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II ... 4
      4. BIOL 251 – General Microbiology ... 4
      5. CHEM 110 – Chemistry for Health Sciences I ... 4
      6. CHEM 111 – Chemistry for Health Sciences II ... 4
      7. NUTR 223 – Principles of Nutrition ... 3
   5. Social Science (9 credits)
      1. ANTH 101 – Cultural Anthropology ... 3 OR
         SOC 101 – General Sociology ... 3
      2. PSY 101 – General Psychology ... 3
      3. PSY 201 – Lifespan Human Development ... 3
   6. Fine Arts (3 credits) – Refer to Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
   7. Humanities (6 credits)
      1. COM 101 – Introduction to Speech Communication ... 3
      2. Refer to Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
   8. Constitution (3-6 credits) – Refer to Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
   9. Cultural Diversity (3 credits) – Refer to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
   10. Statistical Methods (3 credits)
       1. PSY 210 – Statistical Methods ... 3
   11. Additional Pre-Requisites (6 credits)
   1. NURS 122 – Medical Terminology ... 3
   2. NURS 337 – Pathophysiology ... 3
2. Curriculum (53 credits):
   1. NURS 323 – Pharmacology ... 3
   2. NURS 328 – Health Assessment Across the Life Span ... 3
   3. NURS 329 – Health Assessment Lab ... 1
   4. NURS 330 – Fundamentals of Human Care Nursing ... 4
   5. NURS 338 – Fundamental Nursing Skills Lab ... 1
   6. NURS 339 – Foundations of Clinical Nursing Practice ... 4
   7. NURS 418 – Nursing Research Methods ... 3
   8. NURS 345 – Caring for the Human Family: Maternal/Child ... 4
   9. NURS 347 – Maternal/Child Nursing Skills Lab ... 1
   10. NURS 348 – Maternal/Child Nursing Practice ... 4
   11. NURS 409 – Caring for the Human Family: Medical-Surgical and Mental Health ... 4
   12. NURS 412 – Medical-Surgical and Mental Health Nursing Skills Lab ... 1
   13. NURS 413 – Medical-Surgical & Mental Health Nursing Practice ... 5
   14. NURS 447 – Human Care Nursing Management ... 3
   15. NURS 431 – Community Health Nursing ... 4
   16. NURS 438 – Community and Population Health: Practice ... 5
   17. NURS 448 – Professional Human Care Nursing Practice ... 3

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Track)

Core Curriculum ... 66-78
Major Requirements ... 53
Electives ... 0-9
Total ... 128