Watts College of Nursing – BSN Program Objectives
- Manage client-centered care, utilizing the nursing process, to meet the spectrum of healthcare needs of a diverse population across the lifespan.
- Collaborate with clients, families, communities, and health team members in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of optimal health.
- Demonstrate professional accountability and commitment to compliance with professional performance standards of the ANA including quality, nursing practice, education, leadership, and research.
- Provide safe and effective care, justifying clinical decision-making based on evidence from nursing and associated disciplines.
- Manage informational and technological resources to coordinate, facilitate, and improve the quality and delivery of health care in a variety of settings.
Mode of Delivery
All coursework is conducted within the program at 311 Trent Drive, via online delivery methods or at an approved clinical affiliate location.
Curriculum Plan
The faculty has carefully designed the curriculum to blend nursing theory with clinical application, preparing graduates who can practice as generalists in a diverse spectrum of healthcare settings. Students complete and transfer 60 credit hours of the general education courses required prior to matriculation into the nursing program and then focus solely on nursing during the remaining four, fifteen-week semesters (no summer sessions).
| Course # | Course Name | Class Hours | Clinical/ Lab Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Level | ||||
| NURS 3000 | Nursing Concepts I | 75 (5) | 90 (2) | 7 |
| NURS 3100 | Nursing Health Assessment | 30 (2) | 45 (1) | 3 |
| NURS 3200 | Nursing Pathophysiology | 45 (3) | NA | 3 |
| NURS 3450 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| 2nd Level | ||||
| NURS 3500 | Nursing Concepts II | 120 (8) | 135 (3) | 11 |
| NURS 3700 | Nursing Pharmacology | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| NURS 3800 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| 3rd Level | ||||
| NURS 4000 | Nursing Concepts III | 90 (6) | 135 (3) | 9 |
| NURS 4200 | Nursing Pathopharmacology | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| NURS 4300 | Nursing Research – Evidence Based Practice (EBP) | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| NURS 4400 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| 4th Level | ||||
| NURS 4500 | Nursing Concepts IV | 90(6) | NA | 6 |
| NURS 4600 | Transition to Practice | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| NURS 4650 | Capstone Clinical | NA | 225 (5) | 5 |
| NURS 4900 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing | 30 (2) | NA | 2 |
| Total for Program | 690 (46) | 630 (14) | 60 |
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
| Course Name | Credit Hours (Semester) |
|---|---|
| ENGLISH • Writing 1 (English Composition I) • Writing 2 (English Composition II) • Literature • Speech Communications/Public Speaking | (12 hours total) |
| SCIENCE • Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab • Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab • Microbiology w/Lab • Biology w/Lab • Chemistry w/Lab • Nutrition | (23 hours total) |
| FINE ARTS / HUMANITIES | (7 hours total) |
| MATH • General College • Statistics | (6 hours total) 3 3 |
| SOCIAL / BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES • Introduction to Psychology • Human Growth and Development • Introduction to Sociology • History | (12 hours total) 3 3 3 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
Watts College of Nursing does not discriminate in the educational program or activities of the college on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, genetic information, or age.