Nursing Degrees Online

Associate Degree Nursing at Brunswick Community College Tennessee

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the lifespan in a variety of settings.

Courses will include content related to the nurse’s role as provider of nursing care, as manager of care, as member of the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry, and community agencies.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (INTEGRATED) (A45100) ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

FALL SEMESTER
*BIO 163
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
4-2-0-0-5

or

*BIO 168
Anatomy and Physiology I
3-3-0-0-4

NUR 110
Nursing I
5-3-6-0-8

PSY 150
General Psychology
3-0-0-0-3

15/16

SPRING SEMESTER

*BIO 169
Anatomy and Physiology II
3-3-0-0-4

or

*BIO 271
Pathophysiology
3-0-0-0-3

NUR 120AB Nursing II
2-3-0-0-3

NUR 120BB Nursing II
3-0-6-0-5

NUR 130AB Nursing III
1-3-0-0-2

NUR 130BB Nursing III
3-0-6-0-5

18/19

SUMMER SEMESTER
ENG 111
Expository Writing
3-0-0-0-3

*PSY 241
Developmental Psychology
3-0-0-0-3

6

FALL SEMESTER

*BIO 155
Nutrition
3-0-0-0-3

*CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
2-2-0-0-3

NUR 210
Nursing IV
5-3-12-0-10

16

SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 114
Prof Research & Reporting
3-0-0-0-3

NUR 220
Nursing V
4-3-15-0-10

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3-0-0-0-3

16

TOTAL CREDITS
72

Student costs for 2009-2010

The amounts shown are correct as of the time of posting. Any changes will take effect at the beginning of the semester.

Fall Term 2009: September 6, 2009 - January 30, 2010
Spring Term 2010: January 31, 2010 - June 12, 2010
Summer Term 2010: June 13, 2010 - September 4, 2010Tuition per credit, General Studies (100- and 200-level courses only) $375
Tuition per credit, Nursing $405
Tuition per credit, All other bachelor’s-level programs $385
Application fee (nonrefundable) $25
Audit fee per credit $100
Change of registration fee $25

Continuance fee, Nursing

Continuance fee, All other bachelor’s-level programs
$405

$385
All academic transcripts $2
Faxed copy of transcript $10
Rush transcript (available within 24 hours) $15
Credit by examination per credit
(only examinations developed by Bethel) 50
Credit by portfolio
(per documented prior learning essay; fee varies based on amount of credit requested) $50-$150
Nursing malpractice insurance through Bethel
(students may also select coverage through a private source and submit documentation of coverage) $75

Student costs for 2008-2009

The amounts shown are correct as of the time of posting. Any changes will take effect at the beginning of the semester.

Fall Semester 2008: September 7, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Spring Semester 2009: February 1, 2008 – June 13, 2008
Summer Session 2009: June 14, 2008 - September 5, 2008
Tuition per credit, Nursing

Tuition per credit, Other bachelor’s-level programs
$395

$375
Application fee
(nonrefundable) $25
Audit fee per credit $100
Change of registration fee $25

Continuance fee, Nursing

Continuance fee, Other bachelor’s-level programs
$375

$365
All academic transcripts $2
Faxed copy of transcript $10
Rush transcript (available within 24 hours) $15
Credit by examination per credit
(only examinations developed by Bethel) $50
Credit by portfolio
(per documented prior learning essay; fee varies based on amount of credit requested) $50-$150
Nursing malpractice insurance through Bethel
(students may also select coverage through a private source and submit documentation of coverage) $75

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any financial charges or regulations listed.

The Castleton Honors Scholarship Program is open to eligible new full-time, first-year, matriculating students who enroll during the fall semester. Transfer students who have earned fewer than 12 credits with a cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 or higher are also eligible. Students in this program learn with similarly motivated students in an Honors First Year Seminar during the fall semester and in Honors Touchstones of Western Literature in the spring semester. In addition, honors scholars will also benefit from priority housing and registration during their first academic year.

Students who are admitted by March 1, 2009 will be awarded a scholarship based on the following eligibility criteria*:
Critical Reading and Math Combined SAT Score
Grade Point Average
Scholarship Amount

1200 or higher
3.5/4.0 or higher
Up to $5,000

1100 or higher
3.3/4.0 or higher
Up to $4,000

Eligible students are awarded scholarship upon acceptance to the college. Students who choose to accept the scholarship and matriculate at Castleton will be expected to participate in the program. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of continuous enrollment at Castleton without regard for need as long as the student maintains a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.

* Students must meet all eligibility criteria at the time of acceptance. GPA is calculated by Castleton Admissions using academic courses only on an unweighted 4.0 scale. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis to bachelor degree seeking students. Amounts are non-negotiable and may be used for tuition only.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
A. Common Core………………………………………………………….35 hrs
COE 101
ENG 101, 111, 201, 202
REL 111, 112
MTH 111 or higher level
BIO 111, 111L
HIS 201, 202 or 211, 212
PED activity (1 hr)
HEA 201 (waived for nursing students with successful completion of NUR 300)

B. Program Core…………………………………………………………. 29 hrs
BIO 309, 309L, 310, 310L, 311, 311L
CHE 111, 111L, 112, 112L
MTH 202
PSY 111, 211

C. Nursing Major………………………………………………………….66 hrs
NUR 300*, NUR 311, NUR 317, NUR 319,
NUR 318, NUR 322, NUR 323, NUR 326,
NUR 334, NUR 341,
NUR 410, NUR 414, NUR 418,
NUR 432, NUR 444, NUR 448, NUR 452
NUR 422, NUR 424, NUR 430, NUR 450

*Successful completion of NUR 300 waives the core requirement of HEA 201.

D. Minor Not required

E. Electives None required

Note: All courses in the Program Core and all in the Common Core must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Entrance to the Nursing Major requires admission to the nursing program, which is a selective process, and a limited number of applicants are accepted each year.
Completed applications and copies of transcripts of all college courses must be submitted by March 1 for consideration for a position in the class beginning in the fall semester of the same year.

Suggested Course Sequence
Following is one suggested sequence. Nursing courses (NRS or NRSP) must be taken in this order. Students should con-sult with their nursing advisor for the plan that best meets the Individual’s needs.
FRESHMAN YEAR Spring Semester (Semester 1) ZOOL 2014 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory for Human A & P II (“C” or better) ……………. 4 NRS 1214 Introduction to Nursing ……………………………… 4 NRSP 1222 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum …………… 2 NRS 3392 Health Assessment …………………………………….. 2 NRSP 3391 Health Assessment Practicum ……………………. 1
Summer Semester CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I, or any comparable 3 hour computer course ………………………….. 3
Fall Semester (Semester 2) NRS 1235 Nursing I …………………………………………………… 5 NRSP 1243 Clinical Practicum …………………………………….. 3 NRS 1252 Role Development ……………………………………… 2 BIOL 2104 Microbiology and Laboratory for Microbiology (“C” or better) …………. 4
SOPHOMORE YEAR Spring Semester (Semester 3) ENG 1013 Freshman English II (“C” or better) ………………. 3 NRS 2212 Nursing II Mental Health ……………………………… 2 NRS 2213 Nursing II Med-Surg ……………………………………. 3 NRSP 2224 Clinical Practicum II …………………………………. 4 NRS 2252 Role Development II ………………………………….. 2
Fall Semester ( Semester 4) NRS 2232 Nursing III Maternal Child …………………………… 3 NRS 2233 Nursing III Med-Surg ………………………………….. 2 NRSP 2244 Clinical Practicum III ………………………………… 4 HIST 2763 or 2773 U.S. History or POSC 2103 United States Government ……………………………………….. 3 NRS 2262 Role Development III ………………………………….. 2 NRSP 2272 Role Development Practicum …………………….. 2
Total credit hours ………………………………………………….. 73

Students pursuing the baccalaureate degree in nursing science are provided both the theory and clinical base to enable them to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health care to meet the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities whose health status varies qualitatively and quantitatively.

Students working on a degree in Nursing Science may choose from two options: The Basic Student Option and the Registered Nurse Option. The baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; 212-363-5555 ext. 153).

Admission Requirements

Students who apply to UAA for the baccalaureate nursing program and who qualify for admission are admitted to UAA as nursing pre-majors. Declaring as a nursing pre-major does not guarantee admission to the Nursing major. There are a limited number of seats available in each nursing course. Students must apply for admission to the nursing major during the semester in which they are completing the final prerequisites for the first nursing courses (see 6 below). Applications must be submitted prior to October 1 in the fall semester, and February 1 in the spring semester. The School of Nursing strongly recommends that students submit their University application up to six months prior to the School of Nursing deadlines to ensure complete processing of the application and transcript application. The process for advancement to the major and the formal admission to the Nursing program are:
UAA Certification of Admission for BS Nursing Science and transcript evaluations (if any) from Enrollment Services.
Advising sessions with Nursing Academic Advisor.
An extracted minimum grade point average of 2.70 for courses required for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science. The GPA will be calculated using grades from all courses required for the nursing major and completed at the time of Application to the Nursing Major.
A grade of “C” or higher in all specified courses required for the nursing major.

The R.N. to B.S.N. is an integrative approach to baccalaureate nursing education for registered nurses who are graduates of associate and diploma programs. The goal of this program is to facilitate the progression of registered nurses through the existing undergraduate curriculum of The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

A minimum GPA of 2.75 on all college-level work is required to apply. Admission is competitive and selective.

Students applying for the Summer Quarter 2009 cohort must complete all prerequisites by the end of Fall Semester/Winter Quarter. Applications will be accepted between October 1 and January 1. All transcripts must be received by January 30, 2009.

The nursing curriculum is four quarters (beginning Summer and ending the following Spring) and is taught in an on-line distance learning format. An additional 45 hours of General Education Curriculum classes can be taken on the Lima Campus in one year, but students have the option to spread these out beyond a year if desired.

Faculty and staff for Nursing

Nursing courses will be take on-line distance learning through the College of Nursing on the Columbus Campus.

General Education Curriculum classes will be taught by the world-class faculty at Ohio State Lima.

You can earn scholarships or awards simply for being a good student or participating in a co-curricular activity at Northwestern College. Still other scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need or if you match certain criteria, such as choice of a major, career goals or church membership.

Academic scholarships
Northwestern offers a number of competitively awarded academic scholarships to high school graduates who meet the criteria of class rank, cumulative grade point average, ACT or SAT scores and other requirements.
Norman Vincent Peale Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships
Collegiate Scholarships
Academic Achievement Scholarships
National Merit Scholarships

Merit scholarships
A number of scholarships are available in art, athletics, music and theatre. The scholarships are based upon past achievements and potential for further development. Awards are made for a year at a time (up to a total of eight semesters) and are reviewed at the end of each year. Submitting an admission application begins the scholarship process. For more information, contact the appropriate department:
Art
Athletics
Music
Theatre
Special scholarships and grants
Numerous special scholarships and grants are available to Northwestern students through the generosity of alumni and friends of the college. The application process for these awards opens in mid-November; the application deadline for consideration for the fall semester of 2009 is Jan. 16, 2009.

First-year students

First-year students are admitted directly to the major of nursing and the first year of study may be completed at most Penn State campuses. Enrollment in the nursing major is a Fall admission only. You can obtain the Penn State application on the Undergraduate Admissions home page.
Change of Major

Change of Major students participate in an annual review held in January for selection for the following fall. For consideration, students must have completed with a grade of C or better either Biol 129 (Anatomy) or Biol 141 (Physiology) and, ideally, Biol 142, (Physiology lab) by the end of the fall semester and have the other completed or scheduled for the spring semester. In addition, an Application for Review for the Nursing Major form must be submitted by December 31st.
Transfer students

Transfer students follow a two-step process:
Students should submit an application to the Admissions Office. Be sure to submit official transcripts, current schedule, and also have your high school record sent as well. Application and information are available on the Undergraduate Admissions home page.
After the Admissions Office reviews your records, the information will be forwarded to the School of Nursing to be reviewed by the School.

Designed for working nurses who want to build on prior nursing education, this program will equip you with the theory-based knowledge and skills to work in many of the new expanding fields of nursing. You will be prepared to lead health-care teams, coordinate and plan nursing care for a variety of clients, collaborate with other health professionals, and make confident, independent decisions. As a BSN graduate, you will be prepared to assume leadership roles for coordinating and planning nursing care. Job opportunities are fast-growing and diverse. The baccalaureate nursing program also serves as the foundation for graduate nursing studies. Fully accredited by NLNAC.

Location: Online, Alma, Big Rapids, Flint, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Midland, Traverse City

Program Plan: Checksheet, Rotation Schedule

Transfer Plans: Grand Rapids Community College

Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester (August): Applications must be received by August 1. All application materials, including transcripts, must be received by Ferris no later than August 15.
Spring Semester (January): Applications must be received by December 1. All application materials, including transcripts, must be received by Ferris no later than December 15.

An applicant who submits their application after August/December 1 AND/OR the transcripts and required items are not received by August/December 15 will not be eligible for admission to the upcoming semester. In such cases the application will be processed for the next semester or cohort start as applicable.