Nursing Degrees Online

Practical Nursing from Brunswick Community College Tennessee

The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.

Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

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

ENG 111
Expository Writing
3-0-0-0-3

*PSY 110
Life Span Development
3-0-0-0-3

11

FALL SEMESTER

NUR 101
Practical Nursing I
7-6-6-0-11

NUR 102AB Practical Nursing II
5-0-12-0-9

NUR 102BB Practical Nursing II
3-0-0-0-3

NUR 117
Pharmacology
1-3-0-0-2

25

SPRING SEMESTER

NUR 103 Practical Nursing III
6-0-12-0-10

NUR 118 Nutrition/Diet Therapy
2-0-0-0-2

12

TOTAL CREDITS
48

Freshman Year First Semester
ENGL 101 Written Communication II 3
THEO 110 Explor. Christ. Faith 3
BIOL 214 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
PSYC 182 General Psychology 3
NURS 124 Nursing Perspectives 1
CAPP College Level Computer Course 2
16
Second Semester
BIOL 215 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
CHEM 150 Intro. General/Organic/Biochemistry 4
PHIL 150 Logics & Critical Thinking 2
PSYC 288 Life span Development 3
COMM 171 Speech Communication 3
16
Sophomore Year Third Semester

NUR 231 Nursing Fundamentals 6
BIOL 312 Microbiology 4
NS 211 Nutrition 3
SOC 151 Principles of Sociology 3
16
Fourth Semester
NUR 232 Nursing of Individuals 8
NUR 220 Health Assessment 3
NUR 224 Pharmacology 3
NUR 227 Introduction to Community-based Care 1
15
Junior Fifth Semester
Year NUR 315 Nursing of Children and their Families 4
NUR 313 Nursing of Mental Health Issues in Families 4
NUR 322 Nursing Theory 3
BIBL 215 or Old Testament Literature or 3
BIBL 216 New Testament Literature
Elective Nursing or General 3
Elective 5
17
Sixth Semester
NUR 317 Nursing of Maternal/Infant Families 4
NUR 316 Nursing of the Critically Ill and Their families 4
NUR 323 Nursing Issues 3
MATH 111 Basic Probability & Statistics 3
NUR 425 Nursing Care and Health Promotion of Older Adult 2
16
Senior Seventh Semester
Year NUR 411 Nursing in the Community 8
NUR 422a Nursing Research I 3
ELECTIVE Nursing or General Elective 3
PHIL 452 Senior Experience 1
15
Eighth Semester
NUR 413 Nursing Management 7
NUR 423a Nursing Research II 1
ELECTIVE Economics/History/Social Science Elective 3
ELECTIVE Art/Drama/Literature/Music Elective 3
NUR 426 Clinical Problem Solving 1
15

Licensed Practical Nurses may complete the AAS Nursing Program in three semesters. Admission to the clinical sequence is selective and determined by a ranking process. Students are encouraged to complete co-requisite courses while waiting to qualify for admission to the clinical sequence.

Within the LPN to RN Option, licensed practical nurse students returning to school to complete the AAS degree in nursing will be in the LPN Direct Articulation track.

Admission Prerequisites for LPN to AAS - Direct Articulation
High School Algebra or MATH 055 or math placement test (showing ability to take MATH 105)
High School Biology with lab or BIOL 102 and BIOL 103 or BIOL 111/L
High School Chemistry with lab or CHEM 055/L or higher level chemistry
Current Active Alaska LPN License
UAA admission to AAS nursing pre-major
School of Nursing Application , 3 letters of recommendation, confidential form
Standardized Exam Score (currently Nurse Entrance Test (NET) score)

Applicants must also have successfully completed the following college courses or their equivalents prior to enrolling in NURS 125/125L:
ENGL 111 - Methods of Written Communications (3)
BIOL 111/L - Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (4)
PSY 150 - Life Span Development (3)

Placement into the major (NURS 125/L) in Anchorage is based on a ranking system. There are 8 seats available for LPNS admitted into the Direct Articulation track each spring. LPNs residing outside of the Anchorage bowl may apply for admission to one of the Outreach sites but admission to NURS 125/L is on a space available basis.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

LPN Direct Articulation Track: This track enables the LPN to enter NURS A125/125L (please note that NURS 180 is a co-requisite if not completed already) of the AAS nursing program. Upon successful completion of NURS A125 with a ‘C’ or higher grade, and NURS A125L with a ‘pass,’ the student would be granted UAA course credits for NURS A120 and NURS A120L, for a total of 7 credits. To receive credit, the student must complete the appropriate form and pay an administrative fee per UAA policy. (NOTE: Any direct articulation LPN student not passing NURS A125/125L would not receive credit for NURS A120/120L.)

The requirements for a major in nursing consist fo 71 total semester hours: 41 (42 for transfer students) semester hours of Nursing courses including the following courses:
Nursing 100 - Introduction to Nursing
Nursing 103 - Maternity Nursing
Nursing 115 - Disruptions in Mental Health
Nursing 203 - Disruptions in Health I
Nursing 205 - Nursing of children
Nursing 206 - Disruptions of Health II
Nursing 215 - Nursing Issues Seminar
Nursing 220 - Clinical Seminar
Health 110 - Introduction to Pharmacology
Nursing 101 - Transition Seminar (only required for LPN and transfer students entering the program)
Cognate requirements are:
Biology 107 - Human Anatomy
Biology 108 - Human Physiology
Biology 208 - Microbiology
Psychology 200 - Life Span Development
General education requirements include:
General Studies 100 - The Freshman Experience
English 101 - English Composition I
English 102 - English Composition II
Physical Education 101 - Fitness for Life
Physical Education 104 - Physical Activities
Psychology & Human Services 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology

At New Jersey’s Jesuit College, our baccalaureate students will be exposed to a rich “core curriculum” which includes courses in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, philosophy, and theology. This provides a solid foundation and preparation for the major area of study, while giving students the professional values that are integral to the nursing profession.

The purposes of the Nursing Program are to equip the graduate with a breadth of knowledge, skills and values from both general and professional education, prepare the graduate for generalist professional practice in a variety of settings and provide a foundation for graduate education in nursing.

Our program is taught by expert faculty in the Jesuit tradition of “cura personalis,” personal caring.Year 1

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits

Course Number
Title
Credits

Th110
Religious Faith in the Modern World
3

Th120
Christianity in the Contemporary Era
3

Cm120
English Composition
3

Ps151
Introduction to Psychology
3

Bi171
Anatomy & Physiology I
4 (lab)

Bi172
Anatomy & Physiology II**
4 (lab)

LANG
Modern Language I**
3

LANG
Modern Language II**
3

Hs121
The Western Tradition
3

Hs122
World Perspectives in History
3

Nu 103
Introduction to Professional Nursing 1

Total Credits
16

Total Credits
17

Year 2

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits

Course Number
Title
Credits

El123
Forms of Literature: Poetry and Drama
3

El134
Forms of Literature: Fiction
3

Bi161
Basic Microbiology
4 (lab)

Ch100
Introduction to Chemistry
3

Ps234
Life Span Development
3

Nu204
Nutrition and Health
2

Ma210
Math for the Health Sciences
3

Nu210
Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice
2

Nu202
Theoretical Bases of Professional Nursing 2

Nu250
Clinical Bases of Professional Nursing
5*

Total Credits
15

Total Credits
15

Year 3

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits

Course Number
Title
Credits

Nu304
Pathophysiology
2
Ma212
Elementary Statistics
3

So121
Introduction to Sociology
3
Pl101
Philosophy II**
3

Pl100
Philosophy I ***
3

Nu315
Nursing Care of Adults & Aging II
5*

Nu308
Health Assessment
Across the Life Span
3*
(1 cr lab)

Nu325
Nursing Care of Child-Bearing Families
5*

Nu312
Nursing Care of Adults & Aging I
5*

Total Credits
16

Total Credits
16

Year 4

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course Number
Title
Credits

Course Number
Title
Credits

Ar127 or Ar128
Introduction to Fine Arts or Music
3
Po100
Perspectives on Politics
3

Nu360
Computer Applications in Nursing and Health Care
2
Nu416
Social Justice, Ethics and Health Care 3

Nu390
Introduction to Nursing Research
3

Nu420
Community Health Nursing
4*

Nu404
Psych-Mental Health Nursing
5*

Nu430
Nursing Care of Adults & Aging III
4*

Nu414
Nursing Care of Children & Adolescents
5*

Nu445
Leadership & Trends in Nursing
3

Total Credits
18

Total Credits
17

*Theory/Clinical Course
**Various Course Options Available
Please note: 1 Lab or Clinical Credit = 3 Hours of Lab or Clinical

The requirements for a major in nursing consist fo 71 total semester hours: 41 (42 for transfer students) semester hours of Nursing courses including the following courses:
Nursing 100 - Introduction to Nursing
Nursing 103 - Maternity Nursing
Nursing 115 - Disruptions in Mental Health
Nursing 203 - Disruptions in Health I
Nursing 205 - Nursing of children
Nursing 206 - Disruptions of Health II
Nursing 215 - Nursing Issues Seminar
Nursing 220 - Clinical Seminar
Health 110 - Introduction to Pharmacology
Nursing 101 - Transition Seminar (only required for LPN and transfer students entering the program)
Cognate requirements are:
Biology 107 - Human Anatomy
Biology 108 - Human Physiology
Biology 208 - Microbiology
Psychology 200 - Life Span Development
General education requirements include:
General Studies 100 - The Freshman Experience
English 101 - English Composition I
English 102 - English Composition II
Physical Education 101 - Fitness for Life
Physical Education 104 - Physical Activities
Psychology & Human Services 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology

Licensed Practical Nurses may complete the AAS Nursing Program in three semesters. Admission to the clinical sequence is selective and determined by a ranking process. Students are encouraged to complete co-requisite courses while waiting to qualify for admission to the clinical sequence.

Within the LPN to RN Option, licensed practical nurse students returning to school to complete the AAS degree in nursing will be in the LPN Direct Articulation track.

Admission Prerequisites for LPN to AAS - Direct Articulation
High School Algebra or MATH 055 or math placement test (showing ability to take MATH 105)
High School Biology with lab or BIOL 102 and BIOL 103 or BIOL 111/L
High School Chemistry with lab or CHEM 055/L or higher level chemistry
Current Active Alaska LPN License
UAA admission to AAS nursing pre-major
School of Nursing Application , 3 letters of recommendation, confidential form
Standardized Exam Score (currently Nurse Entrance Test (NET) score)

Applicants must also have successfully completed the following college courses or their equivalents prior to enrolling in NURS 125/125L:
ENGL 111 - Methods of Written Communications (3)
BIOL 111/L - Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (4)
PSY 150 - Life Span Development (3)

Placement into the major (NURS 125/L) in Anchorage is based on a ranking system. There are 8 seats available for LPNS admitted into the Direct Articulation track each spring. LPNs residing outside of the Anchorage bowl may apply for admission to one of the Outreach sites but admission to NURS 125/L is on a space available basis.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

LPN Direct Articulation Track: This track enables the LPN to enter NURS A125/125L (please note that NURS 180 is a co-requisite if not completed already) of the AAS nursing program. Upon successful completion of NURS A125 with a ‘C’ or higher grade, and NURS A125L with a ‘pass,’ the student would be granted UAA course credits for NURS A120 and NURS A120L, for a total of 7 credits. To receive credit, the student must complete the appropriate form and pay an administrative fee per UAA policy. (NOTE: Any direct articulation LPN student not passing NURS A125/125L would not receive credit for NURS A120/120L.)

Students must meet all university requirements for a
bachelor’s degree.
In addition, all nursing courses must be completed with
a grade of “C” or better. A student may repeat a nursing
course only once to earn a grade of “C” or better without
being academically dismissed from the degree program.
I. General Education Requirements
The curriculum fulfills the general education requirements
of the university as stated in the catalog.
II. Required Courses
Lower-Division Course Work
The following courses must be taken at the lower-division
level:
Nursing Courses (30 Hours)
General Education and Other Required
Courses
(43 Hours)
Anatomy and Physiology (4)
General Chemistry (4)
Organic Chemistry (4)*
Microbiology (4)
Written Composition I (3)
Written Composition II (3)
Speech/Oral Communications (3)
General Psychology (3)
General Sociology (3)
Human Growth and Development
or Life-Span Development (3)
Statistics (3)*
Humanities Elective (3)*
Basic Computer Applications (3)*
* These four courses may be taken at either the
lower-division or upper-division level.
Individuals may choose to be admitted
conditionally and take these courses at the
upper-division level. However, this will
extend the total time for program completion
at GSU.
Upper-Division Courses (47 Hours)
The following courses must be taken at the upper-division
level:
NURS 304 Conceptual Basis for Professional
Nursing ………………………………………………3
NURS 305 Pathophysiology ………………………………….3
NURS 306 Gerontological Nursing ………………………..3
NURS 312 Ethics in Professional Practice ………………3
NURS 320 Teaching Individuals, Families,
and Communities …………………………………3
NURS 330 Health Assessment ……………………………….3
NURS 400 Nursing Research …………………………………3
NURS 410 Management in Nursing ……………………….3
NURS 420 Community Health Nursing …………………..3

A.S.

5208/01552 - RC 62200

I. English (6 Credits Required)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3 cr)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 cr)

II. Social Science (9 Credits Required)
PDA 101 Pluralism and Diversity in America (3 cr)
PSY 103 General Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 191 Life Span Development (3 cr)

III. Mathematics (Not Required For This Degree)

NOTE: Although there is no specific mathematics requirement for this degree, students must take the mathematics assessment. They must be assessed at MAT 101 (or higher) OR receive a passing grade in the required Math skills course(s) and must demonstrate competency in the Mathematics needed for clinical calculations.
IV. Science (15 Credits Required)
BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr)
BIO 111 Anatomy and Physiology II p (4 cr)
BIO 207 Microbiology p (4 cr)
CHM 105 Principles of General and Biological Chemistry (3 cr)

Grade of C or higher is required in all Science courses

*It is recommended that students take CHM 105 before or with BIO 110.

Required Courses:NUR 2003 Intro to Professional Nursing
NUR 3023 Health Assessment with Lab
NUR 3102 Fundamentals of Nursing: Theory
NUR 3112 Fundamentals Nursing: Clinical
NUR 3123 Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Theory
NUR 3133 Medical-Surgical Nur I: Clinical
NUR 3203 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II
NUR 3223 Nursing Research
NUR 3303 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Theory
NUR 3313 Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Clinic
NUR 3323 Psych. & Mntl Hlth Nur: Theory
NUR 3332 Psyc. & Mental Hlth Nur: Clinical
NUR 4104 Maternal & Pediatric Nursing Theory
NUR 4113 Maternal & Ped. Nursing: Clinical
NUR 4123 Complex Nursing: Theory
NUR 4133 Complex Nursing: Clinical
NUR 4203 Nursing Leadership & Management
NUR 4303 Community Nursing: Theory
NUR 4312 Community Nursing: Clinical
NUR 4505 Senior Preceptorship Clinical
NUR 3002 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I
Senior Level Nursing Elective

Lower Division PrerequisitesCHM 1120 Principles of Chemistry Recitation
CHM 1124 Principles of Chemistry with Lab
CHM 1110 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory
MAT 2003 Elementary Statistics
BIO 2103 Therapeutic Nutrition
PSY 2183 Life Span Development
PSY 2133 General Psychology
BIB 4153 Christian Values and Biblical Faith
BIO 2284 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab
BIO 2280 Human Anatomy & Physiology I LAB
BIO 2294 Hum Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab
BIO 2290 Hum. Anatomy & Physiology II LAB
FYE 1001 The First Year Experience
HUM 1013 Humanities I
HUM 1023 Humanities II
HUM 1033 Humanities III
NUR 2003 Intro to Professional Nursing
NUR 3002 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I
NUR 3023 Health Assessment with Lab
PLS 3003 Freedom in American Society
BIB 1003 Exploring the Bible
BIB 4153 Christian Values and Biblical Faith
BIO 3500 Microbiology Lab
BIO 3504 Microbiology and Lab
COM 1113 Public Speaking
ENG 1113 English Composition I
ENG 1123 English Composition II
CHM 1011 General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHM 1013 General Chemistry I
CHM 1000 Introductory Chemistry Recitation
Choose 4 cr. of CHM/lab (General CHM or Principles of CHM)

Nursing Elective (2 Credit Hours)NUR 3012 Technical Skls for Nursing Practice
NUR 4322 Stress Management
NUR 4332 End of Life Issues & Concepts

Lwr Division Prerequisites (Art Elective 2 cr)ART 3103 Three Dimensional Design
ART 3123 Ceramics
ART 3133 Painting
ART 3143 Crafts
ART 3153 Sculpture
ART 3193 Advanced Photography
ART 3233 Advanced Drawing
ART 3323 History of Modern Art
ART 4113 Art History I
ART 4123 Art History II
ART 4133 Aesth Crit in His Phil of Art Edu
ART 4143 Advanced Ceramics
ART 4123 Art History II
ART 4233 Advanced Painting
ART 4243 Advanced Crafts
ART 4713 Internship in Art
ARTV 4103 Special Topics in Art
ARTV 4812 IP
ARTV 4813 Indepent Project in Art
ART 1013 Foundations of Art & Design for Maj
ART 1022 Critical Thinking for Art Majors
ART 2513 Digital Graphics I
ART 2523 Graphic Design I
ART 2533 Digital Illustration I
ART 3013 Scenic Art for the Theatre
ART 2653 2D Animation I
ART 3513 Digital Graphics II
ART 3523 Graphic Design II
ART 3533 Digital Illustration II
ART 3543 Multimedia I
ART 3573 Digital Photography
ART 3583 Website Design
ART 3593 Publication Design
ART 3593 Publication Design
ART 3601 Worldview Issues in the Arts
ART 3613 Christianity and the Arts
ART 3653 2D Animation II
ART 3663 3D Computer Animation I
ART 4512 History of Graphic Design
ART 4522 Typography
ART 4543 Multimedia II
ART 4663 3D Computer Animation II
ART 4823 Advanced Digital Graphics Design
ARTV 4101 Selected Topics in Art
ARTV 4102 Selected Topics in Art
ARTV 4811 Art Independent Study
ART 1112 Art Appreciation
ART 1153 Introduction to Art
ART 2133 Drawing
ART 2193 Photography
ART 3003 Watercolor