BSN Curriculum
The traditional BSN program meets the needs of the student who desires licensure as a registered professional nurse at the baccalaureate level. This dual degree program offers a Bachelor’s in the Science of Nursing (BSN) and a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies (BBS). The program is intended to be completed in 10 semesters in a faith-based, face-to-face format. The program develops the nursing student’s knowledge and skills, graduating a highly competent, ministry-minded, professional nurse. Outlined below are the course sequencing and degree requirements. Students are encouraged to contact their advisor with questions regarding course progression.
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Degree |
|
Semester 1 (Fall) |
16 hours |
OT101 Old Testament Survey |
3 |
WA101 Introduction to Worship |
2 |
CM104 Personal Evangelism Seminar |
1 |
BC199 Orientation for Success at BC |
1 |
EN100 College Writing |
3 |
PY100 General Psychology |
3 |
MA108 College Algebra |
3 |
Semester 2 (Spring) |
14 hours |
NT102 New Testament Survey |
3 |
EN200 Research and Writing |
3 |
General Chemistry with Lab* |
5 |
SP200 Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
Semester 3 (Fall) |
16 hours |
TH205 Basic Beliefs |
2 |
SL101 Spiritual Formation I |
3 |
NS204 Microbiology w/Lab* |
5 |
PY224 Developmental Psychology |
3 |
MA478 Statistics |
3 |
Semester 4 (Spring) |
17 hours |
OT226, OT252, OT333, OT351 (choose 3 hours) |
3 |
NT211, NT241, NT346, NT362 (choose 3 hours) |
3 |
IS208 Intercultural Ministry |
3 |
NS206 Anatomy and Physiology w/Lab* |
5 |
Nutrition |
3 |
Semester 5 (Fall) |
16 hours |
TH300 Teachings of Friends |
3 |
BI205 Bible Study Methods |
3 |
NU201 Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice |
2 |
NU202 Pathophysiology in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
SO221 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
TH302 Doctrine of Holiness |
2 |
Semester 6 (Spring) |
13 hours |
NU205 Clinical Pharmacology |
3 |
NU301 Fundamentals of Nursing Care |
3 |
NU301c Fundamentals of Nursing Care Clinical |
2 |
NU303 Health Assessment in Baccalaureate Nursing Practice |
2 |
NU303c Health Assessment in Baccalaureate Nursing Practice Clinical |
1 |
NU312 Nursing Care of the Older Adult |
1 |
NU312c Nursing Care of the Older Adult Clinical |
1 |
Semester 7 (Fall) |
13 hours |
NU321 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
NU323 Nursing Care of the Adult |
4 |
NU323c Nursing Care of the Adult Clinical |
3 |
NU325 Informatics and Healthcare Technologies in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
Semester 8 (Spring) |
12 hours |
NU401 Complex Nursing Care of the Adult |
4 |
NU401c Complex Nursing Care of the Adult Clinical |
3 |
NU403 Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice |
2 |
NU408 Mental Health Nursing Care |
2 |
NU408c Mental Health Nursing Care Clinical |
1 |
Semester 9 (Summer) |
5 hours |
NU410 Maternal-Child Nursing Care |
3 |
NU410c Maternal-Child Nursing Care Clinical |
2 |
Semester 10 (Fall) |
12 hours |
NU416 Populations and Global Health in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
NU416c Populations and Global Health in Professional Nursing Practice Clinical |
1 |
NU423 Healthcare Systems and Policy in Professional Nursing Practice |
2 |
NU425 Quality Improvement and Safety in Professional Nursing Practice |
2 |
NU419 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
NU499 Professional Nursing Practice Capstone |
1 |
*Science courses have a 5-year expiration
*Students should begin the BSN application process during their 3 rd semester/fall of sophomore year.