Nursing Overview (BS S901)
Type of Award
BS - Bachelor of Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
Program Description
Graduates of this program will be prepared to advance into administrative and supervisory positions in the nursing and health care fields. The program is designed as a "2+2" program, where program applicants must have earned an associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school and have a current Florida licensure in Nursing. The curriculum in the program follows the state prescribed articulated curriculum for advancement of A.S. degree nurses into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. The lower division requirements include 84 credits, including general education, nursing courses and common prerequisite courses. The upper division courses include 36 credit hours of course work that focuses on leadership, management, advanced care concepts, research, and contemporary issues in nursing. The program culminates in a capstone course that synthesizes the concepts learned throughout the program.
Admission Requirements
To apply for the bachelor‘s degree program in Nursing, students must have earned an A.S. degree in nursing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. In addition, students must have current Florida licensure in Nursing. Please see the Admissions section of this catalog for detailed admission requirements for bachelor‘s degree programs. Upon acceptance in the program, students will be contacted and will be required to attend a mandatory orientation session.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses in the curriculum, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have earned a “C” or better in all general education courses and upper division courses. Students must also meet the foreign language requirements. (Additional Information)
Program Length
Total program semester hours: 120
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus, Loxahatchee Groves campuses and online.
For More Information:
Louise Aurelien, EdD, MS, ARNP, NP-C RN-BSN Program Director, aureliel@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-4115
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may seek employment in a variety of health care environments that require a bachelor‘s degree in nursing.
Career Path Notes
After completion of this program, students may choose to apply for graduate study at a public or private university.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education Courses (Credits: 36)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1102 | College Composition 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Select two courses from Area II (Humanities) (Credits: 6)
Area III (Mathematics)
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| MGF1106 | Liberal Arts Mathematics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| MGF1107 | Finite Mathematics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area III (Mathematics)
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Any course from Area V (Social Science) (AMH/POS) (Credits: 3)
| HSC1101 | Contemporary Issues in Health (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| HSC2100 | Health Concepts and Strategies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| Any 3-5 credit course from Area I-V | |
Core Nursing Courses From A.S./A.A.S. Degree (Credit: 30)
Lower Division Common Prerequisite Courses (Credits: 18)
| BSC2085L | Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 credits (3 lab hours) |
| CHM1032 | Principles of Chemistry (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUN1201 | Elements of Nutrition (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 credits (2 lab hours) |
| AA Elective Course | 3 credits |
Upper Division Common Core Courses (Credits: 36)
| NUR3825 | Transitional Nursing Role Perspectives (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4107 | Nursing Perspectives/Global Trends (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3125 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3119 | Heritage of Nursing Concepts/Theories (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3164 | Nursing Research and Informatics (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3069 | Advance Health Assessment (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3678 | Nursing Care for the Geriatric Patient and Other Vulnerable Populations (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4847 | Clinical Decision Making/Critical Thinking (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4655 | Nursing in a Multicultural Society (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4827C | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours) |
| NUR4636C | Community Health Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours) |
| NUR4945 | Capstone Experience: Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| NUR3825 | Transitional Nursing Role Perspectives (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3125 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3119 | Heritage of Nursing Concepts/Theories (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3069 | Advance Health Assessment (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| NUR3678 | Nursing Care for the Geriatric Patient and Other Vulnerable Populations (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR3164 | Nursing Research and Informatics (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4827C | Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours) |
| NUR4636C | Community Health Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours) |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| NUR4945 | Capstone Experience: Nursing (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4107 | Nursing Perspectives/Global Trends (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4847 | Clinical Decision Making/Critical Thinking (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| NUR4655 | Nursing in a Multicultural Society (BS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 120