Nursing BSN - Standard Admission Model

A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).

Nursing BSN - Standard Admission Model

Academic Career

0 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
Admission to the Nursing BSN program is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. ^a Admission to the Nursing BSN program is competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The Academic Advising Center advises Nursing Interest students on prerequisite course planning. Students are advised for success, based on academic strength, not necessarily for a four year plan. Prerequisites may take more than two and a half years to complete.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher (except Nursing Interest electives). ^b All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher (except Nursing Interest electives). A grade of C or higher is required. A grade of C-minus is not considered a passing grade for the College of Nursing.
Maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA to be considered for admission to the College of Nursing. ^c Maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA to be considered for admission to the College of Nursing. Nursing Interest students must present the minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of the second year spring.
Work closely with your Academic Advisor. ^d Work closely with your Academic Advisor. Course sequence can be altered by placement testing.

First Year

29 s.h.

Fall

16 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
RHET:1030 - Rhetoric: Writing and Communication	4 s.h.
CHEM:1070 - General Chemistry I	3 s.h.
PSY:1001 - Elementary Psychology	3 s.h.
GE: Values and Society or Understanding Cultural Perspectives ^e GE: Values and Society or Understanding Cultural Perspectives Choose either a course that fulfills the Understanding Cultural Perspectives GE or a course that fulfills the Values and Society GE. ^f GE: Values and Society or Understanding Cultural Perspectives GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
First Year Student Opportunity Elective	1 s.h.
CSI:1600 - Success at Iowa	2 s.h.

Spring

13 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
CHEM:1080 - General Chemistry II	3 s.h.
BIOL:1141 - Human Biology: Health Professions	4 s.h.
GE: Lit, Visual & Perfmg Arts ^f GE: Lit, Visual & Perfmg Arts GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
SOC:1010 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC:1030 - Contemporary Social Problems	3 s.h.

Second Year

26 s.h.

Fall

13 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
ACB:3110 - Principles of Human Anatomy	3 s.h.
HHP:2310 - Nutrition and Health	3 s.h.
STAT:1020 - Elementary Statistics and Inference	3 s.h.
GE: Intl and Global Issues ^f GE: Intl and Global Issues GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
Elective course	1 s.h.

Spring

13 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
NURS:3111 - Caring for Vulnerable Populations ^g NURS:3111 - Caring for Vulnerable Populations Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
MICR:3164 - Microbiology and Human Health ^g MICR:3164 - Microbiology and Human Health Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	4 s.h.
NURS:1030 - Human Development and Behavior ^g NURS:1030 - Human Development and Behavior Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
Elective course	3 s.h.
Admission Application: apply to the College of Nursing ^h Admission Application: apply to the College of Nursing Please see the College of Nursing website and your academic advisor for detailed application instructions and deadlines.

Third Year

28 s.h.

Any Semester

0 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
The curriculum shown in third year spring and the fourth and fifth years on this plan begins upon acceptance into the College of Nursing.

Fall

12 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
HHP:1300 - Fundamentals of Human Physiology	3 s.h.
Major: elective course (preferred upper level statistics) ⁱ Major: elective course (preferred upper level statistics) Recommended. If considering graduate studies please contact your desired school to learn about the statistics requirements.	3 s.h.
Elective course	3 s.h.
Elective course	3 s.h.
A minimum 64 s.h. of credit counting toward the BSN (67 s.h. preferred)
All pre-requisites and general education courses completed ^j All pre-requisites and general education courses completed All pre-requisite requirements must be completed prior to the start of the Nursing BSN program.

Spring

16 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
NURS:3138 - Nursing Pharmacological Interventions I	5 s.h.
NURS:3128 - Health Assmnt Communictn Across Lifespan	3 s.h.
NURS:3518 - Pathology ^k NURS:3518 - Pathology Register for on-campus section.	3 s.h.
NURS:3160 - PRI: Professionalism and Patient Safety ^k NURS:3160 - PRI: Professionalism and Patient Safety Register for on-campus section.	3 s.h.
NURS:3151 - Intro to Clinical Concepts for Nursing	2 s.h.

Fourth Year

32 s.h.

Fall

17 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
NURS:3438 - Nursing Pharmacological Interventions II	5 s.h.
NURS:3615 - Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing Practicum	3 s.h.
NURS:3620 - Gerontological Nursing	3 s.h.
NURS:3625 - Gerontological Nursing Practicum	2 s.h.
NURS:3460 - Professional Role II: Research ^k NURS:3460 - Professional Role II: Research Register for on-campus section.	3 s.h.
NURS:3451 - Basic Clinical Concepts for Nursing	1 s.h.

Spring

15 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
NURS:3631 - Nursing Care of Children and Families	2 s.h.
NURS:3632 - Nursing Care of Childbearing Families	2 s.h.
NURS:3635 - Parent Child Nursing Practicum	2 s.h.
NURS:3640 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing	3 s.h.
NURS:3645 - Mental Health Nursing Practicum	2 s.h.
NURS:3660 - PRIII: Improving Health Systems ^k NURS:3660 - PRIII: Improving Health Systems Register for on-campus section.	3 s.h.
NURS:3651 - Advanced Clinical Concepts for Nursing	1 s.h.

Fifth Year

13 s.h.

Fall

13 s.h.

Course	Semester Hours
NURS:3650 - Community and Public Health Nursing ^k NURS:3650 - Community and Public Health Nursing Register for on-campus section.	3 s.h.
NURS:3655 - Community and Public Health Nursing Prac ^k NURS:3655 - Community and Public Health Nursing Prac Register for on-campus section.	2 s.h.
NURS:4155 - Nursing Internship	5 s.h.
NURS:4160 - PRIV: Leadership & Prof Engagement ^k NURS:4160 - PRIV: Leadership & Prof Engagement Register for on-campus section.	3 s.h.
Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) ^l Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) Please see Academic Calendar, on Office of the Registrar website, for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.
Exam: NCLEX (upon completion of the program students are eligible to sit for this board exam)

Footnotes

Footnote Letter	Footnote Description
^a	The Academic Advising Center advises Nursing Interest students on prerequisite course planning. Students are advised for success, based on academic strength, not necessarily for a four year plan. Prerequisites may take more than two and a half years to complete.
^b	A grade of C or higher is required. A grade of C-minus is not considered a passing grade for the College of Nursing.
^c	Nursing Interest students must present the minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of the second year spring.
^d	Course sequence can be altered by placement testing.
^e	Choose either a course that fulfills the Understanding Cultural Perspectives GE or a course that fulfills the Values and Society GE.
^f	GE courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.
^g	Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^h	Please see the College of Nursing website and your academic advisor for detailed application instructions and deadlines.
ⁱ	Recommended. If considering graduate studies please contact your desired school to learn about the statistics requirements.
^j	All pre-requisite requirements must be completed prior to the start of the Nursing BSN program.
^k	Register for on-campus section.
^l	Please see Academic Calendar, on Office of the Registrar website, for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

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