Curriculum
The following curriculum outlines the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students enrolled in the Traditional Program. All science courses must have a laboratory. Students must achieve a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses and all professional nursing courses. These courses may not be taken for Passed/Not Passed grades. A cumulative University GPA of 2.00 or above must be maintained.
Fall Semster I
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 1020 - Introductory College Writing (BC) | 4 |
| BIO 1050+ - Basic Biology 1 (Laboratory) (LS) | 4 |
| PSY 1010 - Introductory Psychology (LS) | 4 |
| Math Competency (if needed) (MC) * | 0 - 3 |
| Total: | 12 - 15 |
Winter Semester I
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 2400 - Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| BIO 1510 - Basic Biology 1 (Laboratory) (LS) | 4 |
| SOC 2000 or ANT 2100 (SS) | 3 |
| Math Competency (if needed) (MC) * | 0 - 3 |
| Total: | 11 - 14 |
Spring / Summer Semester I
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 2870 - Anatomy and Physiology (Laboratory) | 5 |
| Total: | 5 |
Fall Semester II
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHM 1020 - General Chemistry I (Laboratory) (PS) | 4 |
| BIO 2200 - Introductory Microbiology (Laboratory) (LS) | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (VP) | 3 |
| Oral Communications Competency (OC) | 0 - 3 |
| Total: | 11 - 14 |
Winter Semester II
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHM 1030 - General Chemistry II (Laboratory) | 4 |
| Critical Thinking Competency (CT)* | 0 - 3 |
| Computer Literacy Competency (CL)* | 0 - 3 |
| Intermediate Composition (IC) | 3 |
| Total: | 7 - 13 |
Fall Semester III - After Admission to Nursing Program
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 2010 - Health Assessment: History Taking and Physical Examination | 3 |
| NUR 2030 - Pathophysiology Related to Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 2060 - Nursing Implications of Drug Administration | 3 |
| NUR 2995 - Special Topics in Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Total: | 12 |
Winter Semester III
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 2050 - Supportive Measures for Basic Care Needs | 5 |
| NFS 2030 - Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| Historical Studies (HS) | 4 |
| Total: | 12 |
Fall Semester IV
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 3010 - Restorative Care of Adults and Elderly with Acute Illness | 5 |
| NUR 3015 - Restorative Care: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Across the Life Span | 5 |
| Philosophy & Letters* (PL) | 3 |
| Total: | 13 |
Winter Semester IV
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 3020 - Restorative Care of Adults and Elderly with Chronic Illness | 5 |
| NUR 3400 - Introduction to Nursing Research | 2 |
| Foreign Culture (NUR 4800 recommended) | 3 |
| American Society and Institutions (AI) | 3 |
| Total: | 13 |
Fall Semester V
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 4010 - Integrative Care of Children and Their Families | 5 |
| NUR 4020 - Integrative Care of the Perinatal Family | 5 |
| NUR 4040 - Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Total: | 14 |
Winter Semester V
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 4050 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NUR 4120 - Community Focused Nursing Practice (WI) | 6 |
| NUR 4060 - Synthesis of Core Nursing Knowledge | 2 |
| Total: | 13 |
| Nursing Credits | 61 |
| Non-Nursing Credits | 74 |
| Total BSN Credits: |
135 |
*General Education Competency Requirements may be satisfied by examination. See www.testing.wayne.edu or call 313-577-3400 for further information. Completion of competencies by test does not result in credit hours applied toward the degree. Students must meet the required 126 credit hour minimum to complete degree requirements.
Once admitted to the College of Nursing, students will be assigned NUR 5993 (WI) in conjunction with a nursing clinical course.
+The WSU Biology Department requires BIO 1050 as a prerequisite for Biology 1510. Biology 1510 is a required prerequisite for admission to the College of Nursing.
The last thirty credits of course work must be taken at Wayne State University.
The curriculum design is for informational purposes and is subject to change by the College of Nursing. The schedule is tentative. Contact your advisor to develop an individualized Plan of Work.