Nursing Pre-licensure Track (B.S.N.)

Major Courses

• BIO 232 - Microbiology for Nurses Credit Hours: 3 §*
• BIO 234 - Pathophysiology for Nurses Credit Hours: 3 §*
• BIO 236 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credit Hours: 3 §
• BIO 262 - Genetics for Nurses Credit Hours: 3 §*
• BIO 264 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) § π
• BIO 265 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4 §*
• CHE 142 - Gen. Organic Biochem for Nurses Credit Hours: 3 §
• HES 351 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) π
• HES 381 - Nutrition and Energy Metabolism Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) π
• NUR 201 - Fundamentals of Nursing Credit Hours: 4 §
• NUR 203 - Physical and Health Assessment Credit Hours: 3 §
• NUR 324 - Community Health Theory/Clinical Credit Hours: 4 §
• NUR 325 - Medical Surgical Theory Clinical I Credit Hours: 6 §*
• NUR 326 - Medical Surgical Theory Clinical II Credit Hours: 6 §*
• NUR 327 - Mental Health Theory/Clinical Credit Hours: 4 §
• NUR 328 - OB and Women’s Health Theory Credit Hours: 5 §
• NUR 329 - Pediatric Theory/Clinical Credit Hours: 5 §
• NUR 424 - Med Surgical Theory/Clinical III Credit Hours: 6 §
• NUR 425 - Nursing Leadership and Transition Credit Hours: 5 §
• NUR 426 - Evidence-Based Practice Credit Hours: 4 §
• NUR 443 - NCLEX Review Credit Hours: 3 §
• PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) π

General Education

B.S. in Nursing Pre-licensure Track Total Credit Hours 125

Symbol Key

§ Grade of “B-” or better required.
^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Nursing Pre-licensure for Second Bachelor’s Degree

The pre-licensure program is available online in an accelerated format for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree. Requirements for this second bachelor’s degree consists of:

• the major courses listed in the pre-licensure program curriculum.
• courses in the General Education section of the pre-licensure curriculum noted with the π symbol.
• COR 310 - Christian Faith and Scripture .

Certain transfer courses to meet the requirements for the accelerated program will be evaluated by the nursing department to determine applicability to program requirements based on factors, including but not limited to content of the course, interval of time between when the course was taken and application to the pre-licensure program, and use of course content in professional experience.

Nursing Learning Outcomes

Students in the Bachelor of Science in nursing program will demonstrate the ability to function as a generalist nurse in an independent role in many situations and be responsible for independent decisions and actions. Students will produce evidence-based, therapeutic nursing interventions using the framework of science-based and goal-directed nursing processes, and critical thought. Nursing students will teach clients by providing information for them to make health care decisions, acquire skills, and change behavior. Nursing students will promote health to clients, and when that is not possible, they will provide resources and apply methods to help clients adjust to illness and relieve suffering. Students will collaborate professionally with the multidisciplinary health care team. Students will articulate understanding and apply health care policy. Nursing students will be prepared to assume a leadership role to design nursing systems that meet their clients’ overt and covert health care needs.

Program Admission Considerations

Admission to the University does not automatically guaranteed admission into the nursing program. Students are permitted to declare a nursing major upon acceptance into Spring Arbor University (SAU) but will make a formal application to the official nursing program in the spring semester of the freshman year. Students who wish to apply for admission the nursing pre-licensure program should have a strong commitment to living a Christ-like lifestyle and a willingness to explore ways to use nursing as a ministry to transform this world and people’s lives for Christ.

Minimum Application and Admission Criteria Recommendations

Meeting the minimum admission criteria recommendations below does not ensure an applicant will be admitted to the official nursing program. This admission decision is considered and made final by the Department of Nursing Admissions Committee. Students who wish to appeal admission decisions should follow appeal processes outlined elsewhere in this catalog.

Criteria for Freshman Students

• 2.67 cumulative college GPA at the time of application
• A minimum grade of “B-” in BIO 232 , BIO 264 , BIO 265 , and CHE 142  

Criteria for Transfer Students

• 2.67 cumulative college GPA
• 2.67 cumulative college GPA in sciences

Criteria for International Students

• If student has access to ACT (24) or SAT (1100)
• TOEFL score of 90 or higher (scores within 2 years)

Criteria for Students with a Previous Degree

• 2.67 cumulative college GPA in last 60 hours

Nursing Licensure

Students desiring nursing licensure are responsible for meeting all requirements of the State Board of Nursing of the state in which they will be practicing whether or not requirements are explicitly stated in this catalog or nursing handbook. Some states may allow nursing licensure to transfer.

Minimum GPA Requirement

Once students have been officially admitted to the nursing major, students must maintain a 2.67 cumulative GPA throughout the program to continue in the major.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone number: 202.887.6791.

Program Oversight

The nursing majors are overseen by the Department of Nursing. Courses with the NUR number are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.