Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013

Nursing B.S.N.

Areas A, B, C, D for health majors, & E (See Core section of the Catalog) (42 semester hours)

Degree Requirements

Area F Related Courses (18 semester hours)

BIOL 2160Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 2170Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

BIOL 3180Allied Health Microbiology

4

PSYC 2103Intro to Human Development

3

NRSG 2790Nur Mgmt of Pharmacol Therapeu

3

Major Requirements (60 semester hours)

NRSG 3140Health Assessment

3

NRSG 3240Fund. Principles & Skills

5

NRSG 3340Intro to Profession of Nursing

2

NRSG 3440Adult Health I

6

NRSG 3460Nrsing in the Childbearing Fam

0 - 5

NRSG 3540Psyc Mental Health Nursing

5

NRSG 3560Community as a Client

4

NRSG 3660Nursing the Childrearing Famil

5

NRSG 3680Legal & Ethical Issues in Nurs

2

NRSG 4140Nursing Research

2

NRSG 4580Adult Health II

8

NRSG 4780Leadership and Mgmt in Nursing

3

NRSG 4980Clinical Internship

9

NRSG 4981Integrated Clinical Concepts

1

Nursing majors must make at least a C grade and demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance in each nursing course that counts toward the degree. Students who do not earn at least a C and demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance may petition for re-entry to the SON Admissions, Progression, & Recognition Committee (More detailed information provided in the Nursing Student Handbook). Students may be approved to repeat only one nursing course. Students who are unsuccessful in 2 nursing courses are ineligible to continue in the program.

NOTE: A 1-hour seminar course is a program requirement during the first semester of the freshman year in all majors but is not counted in the total hours for graduation. The freshman seminar for nursing students facilitates development of skills necessary for a successful and meaningful collegiate experience. Students will take GCSU 0001 to meet the 1-hour seminar requirement.

NOTE: A 2-hour sophomore seminar course is a program requirement during the sophomore year for Pre-nursing majors, but is not counted in the total hours for graduation. The sophomore seminar (NRSG 0002) facilitates a basic understanding of professional nursing.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Testing

Students admitted to the Georgia College Nursing Program will be required to take nationally normed tests throughout the curriculum. Students who have difficulty with standardized test taking are advised to consider this requirement before selecting nursing as a major. Standardized tests are given in all clinical nursing courses. A standardized Exit Exam is also part of the requirement for graduation in the BSN program.

NOTE: In order to graduate, students must also fulfill other requirements specified in the Graduation Requirements Section of the Catalog.

Four-Year Program of Study

A suggested four-year sequence program of study is available on the GC website at http://www.gcsu.edu/nursing/bs/programsofstudy.htm

Refer to the Course Description Section of this Catalog for courses and course descriptions.

Career Information for BSN Graduates

Registered nurses are employed in a wide variety of settings and roles. In Georgia, ample professional opportunities exist in varied health care agencies for graduates of the baccalaureate nursing program. The need for baccalaureate prepared registered nurses increases yearly.

Registered Nurses: RN-BSN Program Options

The University is a member of the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Model which accommodates registered nurse students who have completed associate degree or diploma nursing programs and are licensed to practice as a registered nurse. This program option builds on the knowledge and skills of the practicing nurse following completion of the University’s core curriculum (60 hours). RN students who meet GC admission requirements for nursing may be admitted as transfer students to the University in any academic term to complete core courses. Core courses must be completed prior to enrolling in any nursing courses.

Admission to the RN-BSN Option:

Criteria for RN-BSN education specified by the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Model:
  1. Acceptance to the University. Call Admissions for the application deadline dates.
  2. Completion of all core curriculum requirements (Areas A-F) for the nursing major
  3. Attainment of a core curriculum GPA of 2.5 or higher
  4. Attainment of a C or better in each of the following courses:

    BIOL 2160 - Human Anatomy & Physiology

    IBIOL 2170 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    BIOL 3180 - Microbiology

    MATH 2600 - Probability and Statistics

    ENGL 1101 - English Composition I

  5. Successful completion of the legislative requirements.

  6. Complete application to the RN-BSN Program demonstrating that the RN-BSN Articulation Plan criteria have been met.**

  7. A current resumé.

  8. A personal interview may be requested for students who satisfy basic requirements for admission as described above.

Criteria for RN-BSN education specified by the Georgia RN-BSN Articulation Model:

  • Meet the program's admission requirements.
  • Meet the program's general education entry requirements (core curriculum for health science majors).
  • Hold a current and valid license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the United States.
  • Meet testing requirements if applicable.

For Associate Degree or Diploma Degree Graduates of nursing programs in Georgia:

  • 0-4 years after graduation requires no testing/no clinical practice required.
  • >4 years after graduation with 1000 hours of clinical practice in the prior 3 years requires no testing.
  • >4 years after graduation with <1000 hours of clinical practice in the prior 3 years requires testing.
  • For associate degree and diploma nurses from non-accredited programs, including those outside the USA, testing may be required. Visit the website for more information http://www.gcsu.edu/nursing/rnbsn/index.htm.