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.
Program Accreditation
The RN-BSN program at Palm Beach State College at the Lake Worth campus located in Lake Worth FL is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN-BSN program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at:
http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bachelor-programs.aspx
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 meet Foreign Language and Civic Literacy Competency requirements.
For additional information regarding graduation requirements, please see the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be completed in one year if taking 4 courses a semester or up to two years if taking 2 courses a semester.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus, Loxahatchee Groves campuses and online.
For More Information:
Nursing Mailbox: nursing@palmbeachstate.edu
Cathy Lombard, Health Science Program Specialist, lombardc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3680
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 |
| ENC1102 | College Composition 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HSC1101 | Contemporary Issues In Health (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| HSC2100 | Health Concepts and Strategies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| Any 3-5 credit hour course from Areas I-V | 3 credits |
Select two courses from Area II (Humanities) (Credits: 6)
Area III (Mathematics)
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MGF1106 | Liberal Arts Mathematics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| MGF1107 | Finite Mathematics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area III (Mathematics)
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required
| BSC2085 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MCB2010 | Microbiology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
Any course from Area V (Social Science) (Credits: 3)
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 Credit |
| BSC2086 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| BSC2086L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| CHM1032 | Principles of Chemistry (AA) | 3 Credits |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUN1201 | Elements of Nutrition (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MCB2010L | Microbiology Lab (AA) | 1 Credit |
| AA Elective Course | 3 credits |
Upper Division Common Core Courses (Credits: 36)
| NUR3825 | Transitional Nursing Role Perspectives (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4107 | Nursing Perspectives/Global Trends (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3125 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3119 | Heritage of Nursing Concepts/Theories (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3164 | Nursing Research and Informatics (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3069 | Advance Health Assessment (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3678 | Nursing Care for the Geriatric Patient and Other Vulnerable Populations (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4847 | Clinical Decision Making/Critical Thinking (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4655 | Nursing In A Multicultural Society (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4827 | Leadership and Management In Professional Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4636C | Community Health Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4945C | Capstone Experience: Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| NUR3825 | Transitional Nursing Role Perspectives (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3125 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3119 | Heritage of Nursing Concepts/Theories (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3069 | Advance Health Assessment (BS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| NUR3678 | Nursing Care for the Geriatric Patient and Other Vulnerable Populations (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR3164 | Nursing Research and Informatics (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4827 | Leadership and Management In Professional Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4636C | Community Health Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| NUR4107 | Nursing Perspectives/Global Trends (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4847 | Clinical Decision Making/Critical Thinking (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4655 | Nursing In A Multicultural Society (BS) | 3 Credits |
| NUR4945C | Capstone Experience: Nursing (BS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120