COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program requires students to complete a minimum of 125 credits, including courses used for admission, within a maximum timeframe of seven years. The curriculum is structured to progressively develop nursing knowledge, skills, and professional identity over three years. In the first year, students begin with foundational courses such as Health Lab Practice (HEAL 2150), Professional Identity (NRSG 2121), Relational Practice and Advanced Communications (NRSG 2135), Nursing Practice 1 (NRSG 2145), and Nursing Applications (NRSG 2175), totaling 18 credits. The second term includes Nursing Practice 2 (NRSG 2245), Nursing Science 1 and 2 focusing on Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (NRSG 2265, 2266), and Nursing Applications 2 (NRSG 2275) for 15 credits. Year two continues with more advanced nursing practice and science courses, including Professional Identity 2 (NRSG 3121), Nursing Practice 3 (NRSG 3145), Pathophysiology Part 2 (NRSG 3165), and Nursing Applications 3 (NRSG 3175), plus Health Lab Practice (HEAL 2250) totaling 18 credits in term three. Term four adds Nursing Practice 4 (NRSG 3245), Nursing Applications 4 (NRSG 3275), Health Research (HEAL 3180), and Health Care Ethics (PHIL 3010) for 15 credits. The third year focuses on advanced practice with Nursing Practice 5 (NRSG 4145), Complex Client Care (NRSG 4165), Nursing Applications 5 (NRSG 4175), and an elective from relevant disciplines totaling 17 credits. The program culminates with Nursing Practice 6: Consolidated Nursing Practice (NRSG 4245) in term six for 10 credits. This comprehensive curriculum integrates theory, practical nursing experiences, and professional development to prepare students for nursing practice in diverse healthcare settings.