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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
B.S.N.
NURSING
Core Curriculum Credits
Core Distinctive (16)
FYSM 1300 First Year Seminar: Gateway .................................... 3
COMM 1301 Introduction to Communication............................... 3
FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life ........................................................ 1
HIST 1300 Making History: The Human Experience in America . 3
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life.......................... 3
ENGL 3300 Writing as Discovery................................................. 3
Writing (3)
ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302........................................................... 3
Literature (3)
ENGL 230X World, English, or American Lit .............................. 3
Fine Arts (3)
Fine Arts - from Art, Music, Theatre ............................................. 3
Biblical Studies (3)
BIBL 1301 or BIBL 1302 ............................................................. 3
Fitness & Sport Sciences (2)
FSSC Activity course (X 2) ........................................................... 2
Math (6)
MATH 1310 College Algebra*...................................................... 3
STAT 3312 Statistical Methods ..................................................... 3
Natural & Physical Sciences (16)
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology I**...................................... 4
BIOL-2403 Anatomy and Physiology II** .................................... 4
BIOL-2405 Public Health Microbiology** ................................... 4
Chemistry with Lab ....................................................................... 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences (9)
Must be from outside the major & minor
PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology* ..................................... 3
PSYC 2300 Life Span Development*............................................ 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology*.......................................... 3
Total Core.................................................................................... 61
Major: Nursing (65 Credits)
NURS 3410 Pathophysiology** .................................................... 4
NURS 2301 Introduction to Nursing Skills* ................................. 3
NURS 3334 Dimensions of Nursing*............................................ 3
NURS 3323 Pharmacology*.......................................................... 3
NURS 3421 Health Assessment*................................................... 4
NURS 3622 Nursing Process I*..................................................... 6
NURS 3335 Mental Health Nursing* ........................................... 3
NURS 3099, 4362, 4370, 4371, 4373, or 4374* ........................... 3
NURS 3836 Nursing Process II* ................................................... 8
NURS 4335 Community and Public Health Nursing .................... 3
NURS 4343 Nursing Theories & Research*.................................. 3
NURS 4846 Nursing Process III* .................................................. 8
NURS 4352 Leadership and Management*................................... 3
NURS 4453 Professional Nursing Practicum*............................... 4
NURS 4651 Nursing Process IV*.................................................. 6
Technological Competency (3 credits)
CSCI 1303 Intro to Computer Apps............................................... 3
Major ........................................................................................... 64
Core Curriculum .......................................................................... 61
Technological Competency............................................................ 3
TOTAL ...................................................................................... 128
Note: Must complete a minimum of 124 credits
with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to graduate.
42 upper level credits (3000 and 4000-level) required.
40 Chapel attendances and Writing Proficiency are required.
*C or better
**B or better
R.N. to B.S.N.
NURSING
Core Curriculum Credits
Core Distinctive (16)
FYSM 1300 First Year Seminar: Gateway ....................................3
COMM 1301 Introduction to Communication...............................3
FSSC 1170 Wellness for Life ........................................................1
HIST 1300 Making History: The Human Experience in America .3
RELI 2345 The Religious and Philosophical Life .........................3
ENGL 3300 Writing as Discovery.................................................3
Writing (3)
ENGL 1301 or ENGL 1302...........................................................3
Literature (3)
ENGL 230X World, English, or American Lit ..............................3
Fine Arts (3)
Fine Arts - from Art, Music, Theatre .............................................3
Biblical Studies (3)
BIBL 1301 or BIBL 1302..............................................................3
Fitness & Sport Sciences (2)
FSSC Activity course (X 2) ...........................................................2
Math (6)
MATH 1310 College Algebra .......................................................3
STAT 3312 Statistical Methods.....................................................3
Natural & Physical Sciences (16)
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology I .........................................4
BIOL 2403 Anatomy and Physiology II ........................................4
BIOL 2405 Public Health Microbiology........................................4
Chemistry with Lab ....................................................................... 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences (9)
Must be from outside the major & minor
PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology ........................................3
PSYC 2300 Life Span Development .............................................3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology ...........................................3
Total Core....................................................................................61
Major: Nursing (62 Credits)
Nursing Skills Validation - Basic nursing skills validated upon
successful completion of Transitions course as well as successful
mobility exam completion ...........................................................43
NURS 4360 Professional Nursing Transitions*.............................3
NURS 4343 Nursing Theories & Research*..................................3
NURS 4352 Leadership and Management*...................................3
NURS 4435 Community and Public Health Nursing*...................4
NURS 4364 Health Behaviors*.....................................................3
NURS 4368 Care of Vulnerable Populations*...............................3
Technological Competency
CSCI 1303 Introduction to Computer Applications.......................3
Major ...........................................................................................62
Core Curriculum..........................................................................61
Technological Competency ...........................................................3
Total ..........................................................................................126
Note: Must complete a minimum of 124 credits
with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to graduate.
42 upper level credits (3000 and 4000-level) required.
40 Chapel attendances and Writing Proficiency are required.
*C or better