Nursing Curriculum Course Order and Prerequisites at Northwestern State University
Explore the BSN curriculum course order and prerequisites at Northwestern State University. Understand the importance of following the prescribed sequence to avoid delays in graduation. Check out the required courses, including NURB 2160, and plan your academic journey effectively. Stay informed to make the most of your nursing education.
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BSN Curriculum COURSE ORDER MATTERS! Created by Academic Advising Services of Northwestern State University of Louisiana February 2016
COURSE ORDER FOR BSN Due to strictly enforced prerequisites for nursing courses taken prior to clinicals, skipping courses in the first semesters can delay graduation. BSN curriculum checklists are available at this link: https://www.nsula.edu/academics/nursing-allied-health/nursing-program/
NURB 2160 NURB 2160 is the first required nursing course and is listed in the second semester of the BSN curriculum pattern. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum Pattern Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum Pattern Freshman Year Freshman Year First Semester First Semester CR hrs University 1000 University 1000 1 English 1010 (Comp & English 1010 (Comp & Rhet Rhet I) I) 3 *Math *Math 3 Biology 2220/2221 Biology 2220/2221 4 **Social Science **Social Science1 1 3 Chemistry 1070 (Intro Chemistry) Chemistry 1070 (Intro Chemistry) 3 TOTAL: 17 hours TOTAL: 17 hours Second Semester Second Semester Course Course Course English 1020 (Comp & Rhet II) *Math Biology 2230/2231 Biology 2210 (Microbiology) NURB 2160 Culture & Ethics Comm 1010 CR hrs CR hrs 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 2 2 3 3 TOTAL: 18 hours TOTAL: 18 hours
NURB 2160 PREREQUISITES Students must complete all courses listed in the first semester of the curriculum pattern with a grade of C or better to register for NURB 2160. First Semester First Semester Course Course University 1000 University 1000 English 1010 (Comp & English 1010 (Comp & Rhet Math 1020 Math 1020 Biology 2220/2221 Biology 2220/2221 **Social Science **Social Science1 1 Chemistry 1070 (Intro Chemistry) Chemistry 1070 (Intro Chemistry) CR hrs CR hrs 1 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 17 hours Rhet I) I) TOTAL: TOTAL: 17 hours ** ** Select from: Anthropology1510 Select from: Anthropology1510, Economics 2000, Political Science 2010, Geography 1010, or Philosophy 1010 , Economics 2000, Political Science 2010, Geography 1010, or Philosophy 1010
NURB 3030 & 3050 NURB 3030 & NURB 3050 are listed in the 3rd semester: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum Pattern Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum Pattern Freshman Year Freshman Year First Semester First Semester CR hrs 1 English 1010 (Comp & Rhet I) Math 1020 Biology 2220/2221 **Social Science1 Chemistry 1070 (Intro Chemistry) TOTAL: 17 hours TOTAL: 17 hours Second Semester Second Semester Course University 1000 Course English 1020 (Comp & Rhet II) Math 1060 Biology 2230/2231 Biology 2210 (Microbiology) NURB 2160 Culture & Ethics Communication 1010 CR hrs 3 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 TOTAL: 18 hours TOTAL: 18 hours Sophomore Year Sophomore Year First Semester First Semester Second Semester (1 Second Semester (1st st Level Course ALHE 1020 Nutrition 1030 (General Nutrition) N 2170 Dosage Calculation N 3040 Foundations of Nursing N 3041 Foundations Practicum N 3060 Health Assessment N 3061 Health Assessment/Lab Level Clinicals Clinicals) ) Course Biology 2240 (Intro to Human Genetics) Engl 2110 ***Behavioral Science1 NURB 3030 Nursing as a Profession NURB 3050 Pathophysiology CR hrs 3 3 3 3 3 CR hrs 2 3 1 3 2 2 2 TOTAL: 15 hours TOTAL: 15 hours TOTAL: 15 hours TOTAL: 15 hours
NURB 3030 & 3050 PREREQUISITES Requirements for registration in NURB 3030 & 3050: 1st year and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in other courses listed in the 3rd year. Students must complete all courses listed in the courses pursued (See How to Calculate your Nursing GPA powerpoint on the Academic Advising Services website) Students must have a 2.7 or higher GPA on all BSN
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS IF YOUR 1ST YEAR GPA IS LESS THAN 2.7? 1. Take required non-nursing courses listed in the last five semesters of the curriculum checklist to improve your BSN GPA: ALHE 1020 (Medical Terminology) Nutrition 1030 (General Nutrition) Psychology 4400 (Statistics) Fine Arts 1040 (Exploring the Arts) History 1010, 1020, 2010 or 2020 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 2. Take a different course for requirements with options if grade is lower than a B since course with higher grade will be used in GPA calculation. i.e. Take GEOG 1010 to replace C in ANTH 1510 3. Repeat required courses with grades lower than B .
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS IF TAKING EXTRA COURSES OR REPEATING COURSES IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO BRING NURSING GPA ABOVE 2.7 ? Consider alternative career/major options such as: Social Work Psychology Health & Exercise Science Child Development & Family Relations
