Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS)
The Department offers a baccalaureate completion program for registered nurses (RN-BS) designed specifically for the graduates of the associate degree and hospital diploma nursing programs. The program further aims to broaden knowledge and develop skills in nursing leadership and management. It also provides the foundation for graduate studies in advanced nursing practice as a clinical specialist or nurse practitioner as well as preparation for teaching, administration, and research in nursing.
Program Goals
- Prepare a beginning generalist professional nurse.
- Provide broad-based knowledge and skills in nursing leadership and management.
- Provide a foundation for graduate studies in advanced nursing practice and education.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize theoretical knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing to enhance professional nursing practice.
- Provide nursing care that is respectful of the cultural, ethnic and spiritual diversity of the client populations.
- Incorporate critical thinking and clinical nursing judgement in providing safe and quality nursing care to diverse client populations (QS).
- Employ the use of information, technology and research findings in evidence-based nursing practice.
- Demonstrate accountability for one’s own nursing practice and professional development.
Admission Requirements
- Meet all Medgar Evers College admission requirements.
Nursing Department Requirements
- Attend orientation to BS program during the first week of NUR 304 ( entry course in the program);
- Review the BS Handbook and submit a signed BS contract acknowledging receipt of the handbook from a nursing faculty;
- Submit proof of a satisfactory physical examination and immunization record annually (NURL 318 and NURL 421);
- Submit basic life support (CPR) certification upon admission and at recertification;
- Upload required documents to Castlebranch;
- Pass Nclex Exam by the start of the following semester to progress in the program.
B.S. in Nursing PROGRAM FIXED/REQUIRED CORE
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of AAS in Nursing upon entrance | 30 arts/sciences 30 nursing |
|
| Total | 60 | |
FLEXIBLE CORE
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| World Cultures and Global Issues | ||
| ENGL 212 | World Literature: The Evolving Canon | 3 |
| U.S. Experience in its Diversity | ||
| HIST 200 | The Growth and the Development of the U. S. | 3 |
| Creative Expressions | ||
| ART 100
Or MUS 100 |
Introduction to World Art
Or Introduction to World Music |
3 |
| Individual and Society | ||
| SSC 101 | Culture, Society, and Social Change | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
COLLEGE OPTION
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| (Nursing degree program specific waiver) | ||
| ENGL 313 | Writing for Science and Technology | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction to Ethics & Social Philosophy | 3 |
| TOTAL | 6 | |
Students enrolled in this program have earned an associate degree in nursing. As a result, only 6 College Option credits are required. This program has a waiver to specify courses students must take in the College Option.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS & ELECTIVES
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 323 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| CIS 280 | Computer Applications in Health care | 3 |
| MTH 209 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| NUR 304 | Perspectives on Professional Nursing: Past and Present Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR/L 316 | Health Assessment of the Adult Client | 4 |
| NUR/L 318 | Community Health in Diverse Populations | 5 |
| NUR 321 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 4 |
| NUR 322 | Psychosocial Health in Groups | 3 |
| NUR/L 421 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 4 |
| NUR 423 | Health Policy for Nurses | 3 |
| NUR 425 | Professional Nursing and Trends in Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| SSC 305 | Critical Issues in Society | 3 |
| TOTAL | 42 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 120 |
Graduation
In addition to the sixty (60) credits earned in this program, the BS student must earn a total of 120 college credits to qualify for graduation. The graduate will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Financial Aid Default Rates: Rates are calculated by the United States Department of education every three years.
|
Year |
Rate |
|
2020 |
0.3 |
NSLDS: Official Cohort Default Rate – Schools (ed.gov)
MEC OEPID number : 010097
