Nursing (BSN Degree)

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The baccalaureate nursing program at Charleston Southern University at the Charleston campus located in Charleston, South Carolina is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

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.

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 hour(s)) *
BIOL 226 - Anatomy & Physiology I (3 hour(s)) *
BIOL 226L - Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I (1 hour(s)) *
CHEM 110 - Concepts of Chemistry (4 hour(s)) *
MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hour(s)) 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.

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 120 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students.

Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
FREN 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
SPAN 110, 111 or 112 and 110L, 101, 102, 120, 201, or 202 or
CHST 121, 122, 131, or 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course.

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

Must a earn a grade of “C” or better

NURS 104 - Basic Pathophysiology (3 [3-0-0] hour(s))
BIOL 220 - Microbiology (3 hour(s))
BIOL 220L - Microbiology Laboratory (1 hour(s))
BIOL 227 - Anatomy & Physiology II (3 hour(s))
BIOL 227L - Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II (1 hour(s))

Major Studies (67-68 hours)

Must a earn a grade of “C” or better

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

Nursing Content Concentration (3-18 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. Students must earn a grade of C or better in NURS 260.

NURS 260 - Life Span Development (3 hour(s))
NURS 300 - Informatics for the Healthcare Professional (3 hour(s))
NURS 313 - Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Healthcare (3 hour(s))
NURS 314 - Ethical and Legal issues in Healthcare (3 hour(s))
NURS 315 - Genetics in Nursing (3 hour(s))
NURS 316 - Introduction to Forensic Nursing (3 hour(s))
NURS 318 - Introduction to the Perioperative Setting (3 (1-0-2) hour(s))
NURS 319 - Palliative Care Nursing (3 hour(s))
NURS 340 - Global Health Nursing (3[3-0-0] hour(s))

Note:

All students must have at least 120 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 124 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 128 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.