Grand Canyon University The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions 41 courses 123 total credits
Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure degree prepares the graduate to practice as a registered nurse generalist for clients across the life span as a member of the health care team in a variety of settings. The BSN program prepares students to provide evidence-based, holistic, safe, quality care for culturally and spiritually diverse individuals, families, communities, and populations. Program emphasis includes clinical nursing practice, health promotion and maintenance, hands-on experiences across the continuum of care, the use of innovative technologies and preparation for assuming leadership roles as a registered nurse. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program is designed to meet current professional standards including but not limited to: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN): The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021).
| Total General Education | 39 credits |
| Total Program Prerequisites | 24 credits |
| Total Nursing Pre-Licensure Major | 60 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure | 123 credits |
Required General Education
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UNV-103 | University Success | 4 |
| ENG-105 | English Composition I | 4 |
| MAT-144 | College Mathematics | 4 |
| BIO-201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO-201L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I: Lab | 1 |
| ENG-106 | English Composition II | 4 |
| PSY-102 | General Psychology | 4 |
| MAT-274 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| CWV-101 | Christian Worldview | 4 |
| SOC-102 | Principles of Sociology | 4 |
| NSG-310 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Total Required General Education | 39 credits | |
General Education Program Major Prerequisites
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM-101 | Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM-101L | Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| BIO-202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO-202L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II-Lab | 1 |
| BIO-205 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO-205L | Microbiology - Lab | 1 |
| BIO-322 | Applied Pathophysiology | 4 |
| BIO-319 | Applied Nutrition | 4 |
| PSY-357 | Lifespan Development | 4 |
| Total General Education Program Major Prerequisites | 24 credits | |
Nursing Pre-Licensure Major
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