Nursing (BSN Degree)

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The baccalaureate nursing program has Full Approval of the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Information regarding the program is provided to the Board of Nursing. The phone number is 803-896-4550. The program is nationally accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Information regarding the program is provided to the NLNAC and is available from that organization at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326. The phone number is 404-975-5000.

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A major in Nursing requires 81-82 hours and does not require a minor.

Nursing (81-82 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include the following courses:
PSYC 110 - General Psychology (3 hours) *
BIOL 226 - Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hours) *
BIOL 226L - Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I (1 hours) *
CHEM 110 - Concepts of Chemistry and Lab (4 hours) *
MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hours) or higher satisfies the Liberal Arts Core requirement in Mathematics for this major *
* Must make a grade of “C” or better for eligibility to apply for the program.

Note:

Must also make a “C” or better in ENGL 111 and 112 to be eligible to apply to the program.

Required Courses for Eligibility to Apply to the Program (11 hours)

Must a earn a grade of “C” or better

NURS 102 - Foundations of Nursing (3 [3-0-0] hours)
BIOL 220 - Microbiology (3 hours)
BIOL 220L - Microbiology Laboratory (1 hours)
BIOL 227 - Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hours)
BIOL 227L - Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II (1 hours)

Major Studies (67-68 hours)

Must a earn a grade of “C” or better

BIOL 345 - Nutrition (3 hours)
PSYC 301 - Introduction to Behavioral Statistics (3 hours)
or
PSYC 305 - Behavioral Statistics for Health Professions (3 hours)
NURS 203 - Health Assessment (4 [3-1-0] hours)
NURS 215 - Fundamentals of Nursing (5 [2-1-2] hours)
NURS 221 - Clinical Application of Pharmacological Concepts I (2 [2-0-0] hours)
NURS 222 - Clinical Application of Pharmacological Concepts II (3 [3-0-0] hours)
NURS 231 - Adult Health I (5 [3-0-2] hours)
NURS 323 - Maternity Nursing (4 [2-0-2] hours)
NURS 331 - Adult Health II (new curriculum) (5 [3-0-2] hours)
NURS 322 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (4 [3-0-1] hours)
NURS 324 - Pediatric Nursing (4 [2-0-2] hours)
NURS 325 - Gerontological Nursing (2 [2-0-0] hours)
NURS 405 - Research in Healthcare (3 [3-0-0] hours)
NURS 409 - Community Health Nursing (4 [2-0-2] hours)
NURS 431 - Adult Health III (new curriculum) (4 (2-0-2) hours)
NURS 404 - Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing (5 [3-0-2] hours)
NURS 430 - Capstone: Preparing for the Professional Role (2 [2-0-0] hours)
NURS 432 - Adult Health IV Immersion (5[1-0-4] hours)

Nursing Content Concentration (3-12 hours)

*Students must take NURS 260 at CSU and is required for graduation; the other courses are optional but will apply toward your degree requirements

NURS 260 - Life Span Development (3 hours)
NURS 300 - Informatics for the Healthcare Professional (3 hours)
NURS 313 - Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (3 hours)
NURS 314 - Ethical and Legal issues in Healthcare (3 hours)
NURS 315 - Genetics in Nursing (3 hours)
NURS 316 - Introduction to Forensic Nursing (3 hours)

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.