College of Nursing
Majors
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program
The College of Nursing offers an accelerated course of study for students with a baccalaureate or higher degree in another field to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Students meet Graduate School admission criteria upon application to the baccalaureate component to facilitate progression from the baccalaureate to the master’s or doctoral degree programs.
Courses and course sequencing in the accelerated baccalaureate option parallel the existing baccalaureate curriculum. However, the student with additional academic preparation is expected to master and apply concepts to various populations without content repetition.
The accelerated baccalaureate curriculum begins each fall and is completed in four semesters of fulltime study.
Minimum Application Requirements
- A baccalaureate or higher degree from a nationally accredited college or university in a field other than nursing.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, calculated on the most recent 60 credits taken toward the bachelor’s degree or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale toward a masters or doctoral degree.
- Preprofessional courses in human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, human growth and development, human nutrition and statistics must be completed with minimum grades of C before summer enrollment. Only one prerequisite science course may be taken during the application semester. These courses must be completed within the past seven years.
- Two professional/academic references attesting to the applicant’s potential for accelerated study.
- A 1-2 page statement, double-spaced, to include rationale for change in career, expectations of the program and anticipated plans for graduate education.
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- A score of 500 or higher on each of the verbal and quantitative sections in the prior version of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. In the current version of the GRE a minimum score of 153 in the verbal section and 144 in the quantitative section. The Analytical Writing Measure section is optional.
Required Before Enrolling in Nursing Courses
- Compliance with college health policy requirements and immunizations
- Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers
- Proof of current health insurance coverage
- VECHS Level II and EDGE background checks
Curriculum Plan for Accelerated Baccalaureate Studies
| Semester 1 - Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| AGR 4932 Introduction to Genetics and Genomics |
2 |
| NUR 3069C Communication and Health Assessment |
3 |
| NUR 3129 Comprehensive Pathophysiology for Nursing |
3 |
| NUR 3138 Systems of Care 1: Wellness Promotion and Illness Prevention |
3 |
| NUR 3138L Clinical Practice 1: Wellness Promotion and Illness Prevention * |
3 |
| NUR 3825 Introduction to the Profession of Nursing |
2 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 2 - Fall |
Credits |
|---|
| NGR 6101 Theory and Research for Nursing |
3 |
| NGR 6636 Health Promotion and Role Development in Advanced Practice Nursing |
3 |
| NUR 3145 Pharmacology for Nursing |
3 |
| NUR 3738 Systems of Care 2: Restoration of Wellness |
4 |
| NUR 3738L Clinical Practice 2: Restoration of Wellness * |
4 |
| Total |
17 |
| Semester 3 - Spring |
Credits |
|---|
| NUR 3826 Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing |
2 |
| NUR 4739 Systems of Care 3: Restoration of Wellness |
4 |
| NUR 4739L Clinical Practice 3: Restoration of Wellness * |
4 |
| NUR 4837 Healthcare Policy, Finance and Regulatory Environments |
2 |
| Total |
12 |
| Semester 4 - Summer |
Credits |
|---|
| NUR 4748 Systems of Care 4: Multi-system Care |
4 |
| NUR 4748L Clinical Practice 4: Multi-system Care * |
4 |
| NUR 4829 Leadership and Management in Nursing |
2 |
| NUR 4944L Transition to Professional Practice * |
4 |
| Total |
14 |
* These courses are offered S-U only.
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