This program is provided for honors students who examine the role and career path of nurse scientists and explore the impact of nursing research on health outcomes and nursing practice.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Honors Program is designed for exceptional undergraduate nursing students aiming to excel in nursing science. Upon acceptance in the program, honors students are paired with a nurse faculty mentor for experiential research opportunities. Honors students investigate specific nursing problems and conduct defined research activities as part of the mentors’ research team or specific project. The program concludes with students presenting their research findings in the form of a professional poster, presentation or publication, all while receiving guidance and support from their mentor. Honors students graduate with the designation of Honors in Nursing.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
BIOL 107
| Zoology
or Introductory Biology I | 4 |
| PBSI 107 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| PBSI 225 | Lifespan Development 2,3 | 3 |
| 2 | 4 |
| Molecular Science for Citizens
and Molecular Science for Citizens Laboratory | |
| General Chemistry for Engineering Students
and General Chemistry for Engineering Students Laboratory | |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry I | |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry II | |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1,2 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
BIOL 319
| Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2,3,4
or Biomedical Anatomy | 4 |
| NUTR 222 | Nutrition for Health and Health Care 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1,2 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIOL 320
| Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2,3,4
or Applied Biomedical Physiology I | 4 |
PHIL 111
| Contemporary Moral Issues
or Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| 2 | 4 |
| Introductory Microbiology | |
| Fundamentals of Microbiology | |
| Biomedical Microbiology | |
| 1 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
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| NURS 318 | Professional Identity I - The Role of the Professional Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 330 | Management of Care I - The Fundamentals of Nursing Care Across the Lifespan | 5 |
| NURS 340 | Patho-Pharm I - Connecting Pathophysiology and Pharmacology to Common Patient Conditions | 4 |
| NURS 343 | Building Healthy Communities I - Wellness and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 4 |
| NURS 481 | Seminar | 1 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 17 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NURS 319 | Professional Identity II - Interprofessional Practice and Evidence-Based Decision-Making | 3 |
| NURS 332 | Management of Care II - Nursing Care of Adults with Common and Chronic Conditions | 5 |
| NURS 341 | Patho-Pharm II - Connecting Pathophysiology and Pharmacology to Complex Patient Conditions | 3 |
| NURS 342 | Mental Health Nursing Care Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 344 | Building Healthy Communities II - Fostering Health Infrastructure | 3 |
| NURS 481 | Seminar | 1 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 18 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
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| NURS 418 | Professional Identity III - Development in the Professional Nurse Role | 3 |
| NURS 433 | Management of Care III - Nursing Care of Adults with Complex, High-Acuity Conditions | 5 |
| NURS 436 | Maternal and Child Health | 5 |
| NURS 442 | Application of Pharmacology Principles Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 491 | Research | 1 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 17 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NURS 419 | Professional Identity IV - The Professional Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NURS 435 | Management of Care IV - Synthesis of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes for Professional Success | 6 |
| NURS 445 | Writing for Nursing Professionals - The Nurse’s Role in Health Advocacy and Healthcare Quality | 3 |
| NURS 491 | Research | 1 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 13 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 124 |
BSN students must make a minimum grade of C in all courses.
Foreign Language
Proficiency in a foreign language is required. This can be met by taking two years of the same language in high school or college credit.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites may be planned or in progress during the application cycle, but must be completed with a grade of C or better before the program start date. The courses may be completed at an institutionally accredited college or university
