Practical Nursing - Program Highlights

  • Intensive Curriculum: Dive into a comprehensive study of nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, patient care, and more. Our program combines rigorous coursework with extensive hands-on training in clinical settings to ensure you are well-prepared for the demands of the job.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Learn in an environment that simulates real-world healthcare settings with the latest medical technology at your fingertips.
  • Experienced Faculty: Gain insights and guidance from instructors who are seasoned nursing professionals and dedicated to your success.

Practical Nursing - Program Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Submit a School of Nursing application by the applicable deadline
  • Achieve a minimum HESI A2 Assessment score of 70 in Math and Reading
  • Completion of all required prerequisite courses. Courses may be in progress at the time of application, but to be admitted without stipulation, they must be completed
  • Complete all required general education/core courses with a grade of C or higher
  • Achieve a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average for general education/core prerequisite courses
  • Achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average for required science prerequisite courses

Practical Nursing - Courses & Credit Hours

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
NUS 3133 Physical Assesment 5
NUS 3153 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice I 5
NUS 3213 Fundamentals of Nursing 8
NUS 3233 Mental Health Nursing 6
NUS 3253 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice II 5
NUS 3313 Adult Health Nursing I 7
NUS 3332 Maternal Infant Nursing 6
NUS 3352 Nursing Research 4
NUS 4413 Adult Health Nursing II 7
NUS 4432 Pediatric Nursing Care 6
NUS 4452 Policy and Politics in Nursing 3
NUS 4513 Adult Health Nursing III 7
NUS 4533 Community Nursing 5
NUS 4552 Nursing Management and Leadership 3
NUS 4601 NCLEX RN Preparation 2
NUS 4613 Adult Health Practicum 5
NUS 4633 Transition to Professional 5
HSC 107 Ethics for Health Care Providers 4
TOTAL OCCUPATIONAL CREDIT HOURS 97
Course # Course Title Credit Hours
GEN 130 College Algebra 4
GEN 270 Statistics 4
GEN 222 Oral Communications 4
GEN 220 English Comp I 4
PSY 101 Psychology 4
PSY 302 Human Growth and Development 4
GEN 137 Sociology 4
GEN 221 English Comp II 4
GEN 138 Humanities: Fine Arts Appreciation 4
GEN 134 Critical Thinking 4
GEN 228 Humanities and Pop Culture 4
GEN 210 American Government 4
BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIO 220 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 2
BIO 240 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
BIO 250 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 2
BIO 340 Microbiology 4
BIO 350 Microbiology Lab 2
CHM 210 General Chemistry 4
CHM 220 General Chemistry Lab 2
HSC 105 Nutrition 4
HSC 305 Pathophysiology 4
HSC 110 Medical Terminology 4
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS 84
Course # Course Title Credit Hours
OTHER HOURS
CC 100 College Management 2
TOTAL OTHER CREDIT HOURS 2
NURSING BSN - TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 183