Wilkes University College of Health and Education 11 courses
This online program admits students who already hold a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than nursing and have no previous nursing education, Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in Nursing (BSN). The curriculum is designed for the adult learner and builds upon earlier educational experiences in the humanities, social studies, and sciences. It is based on the development of the individual and the family within a community. It provides opportunity for individuals with changing career aspirations, and it is designed to prepare the learner for a variety of roles in professional practice. Following completion of the prerequisite courses, the program can be completed in four full-time semesters. Graduates are educationally eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which must be successfully completed for registration as a professional nurse. Prerequisites Applicants must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Students who have graduated from an accredited institution and meet all other admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Admission is not guaranteed. The following courses are required prerequisites: one semester of Elementary Statistics (3 credits) with a grade of 2.0/C or greater one semester of Nutritution (3 credits) with a grade of 2.5/ C+ or greater two...
First Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 211 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NSG 224 | Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 210 | Principles of Nursing: Individual, Family, and Community | 6 |
| Total First Semester | 12 credits | |
Second Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 216 | Nursing Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client | 3 |
| NSG 307 | Adult Health I | 6 |
| NSG 341 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| Total Second Semester | 12 credits | |
Third Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 308 | Adult Health II | 6 |
| NSG 309 | Nursing Care Across the Lifespan | 6 |
| Total Third Semester | 12 credits | |
Fourth Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 318 | Nursing Roles in Leadership and Population Health | 6 |
| NSG 319 | Preparation for Professional Practice | 3 |
| NSG 342 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 12 credits | |
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