Bachelor’s of Science in

Nursing

General Education Pre-Requisites

Literature and Advanced Writing I and II (6 cr)

Anthropology or Sociology (3 cr)

Philosophy (3 cr)

Fine Arts (4 cr)

Nutrition Lecture and Laboratory (4 cr)

Total Non-Nursing Courses 20 Credit Hours

Junior Level Nursing Courses

1427-300 RN to BSN Transition Theory (3 cr) F/S

1427-301 Health Assessment Theory (2 cr) F

1427-302 Health Assessment Lab (2 cr) F

1427-305 Professional Nursing Issues in Practice Seminar (2 cr) S

1427-306 Professional Nursing Issues in Practice Practicum (2 cr) S

1427-348 Pathophysiology (3 cr) F

1427-350 Ethical Issues in Health Care (3 cr) F/S

1427-354 Gerontological Nursing Theory (3 cr) S

1427-356 Legal Issues and Health Policy (3 cr) S

Total Junior BSN Courses 23 Credit Hours

Senior Level Nursing Courses

1427-449 Leadership and Management Theory (3 cr) F

1427-448 Leadership and Management Clinical (2 cr) F

1427-455 Nursing Research (3 cr) F

1427-464 Urban Community Health Issues Theory (3 cr) S

1427-465 Urban Community Health Issues Practicum (2 cr) S

1427-471 Clinical Preceptorship Capstone Seminar (2 cr) S

1427-472 Clinical Preceptorship Capstone Clinical (2 cr) S

Total Senior BSN Courses 17 Credit Hours

F=Fall, S=Spring

You can also download the BSN Program of Study at www.udc.edu/academics/nursing/bs.htm

BSN Program of Study

Admission to RN/BSN ProgramProspective students in the RN/BSN

Program must apply through the UDC

Admissions Office. Please visit our web-

site (www.udc.edu) for details.

Other requirements are:

■ Must possess a current RN license and

be eligible to practice professional nurs-

ing in the District of Columbia; must be

certified in CPR and must pass a health

clearance, criminal background check,

drug screen and hold medical liability

insurance coverage.

■ You must complete 60 semester credit

hours of associate level courses by

enrollment or transfer credit.

■ You must complete 43 credit hours

including pre-requisites with a grade of

“C” or above prior to starting your senior

year in the BSN program.

■ Associate degree equivalent courses

include (Anatomy-Physiology (8 cr),

Microbiology (4 cr), Psychology (3 cr),

Math (6 cr), English (6 cr) and Pre-Licen

Students enrolled in junior and senior level nursing courses are eligible to apply for scholarships through the Department of Nursing and Allied Health for the next two years. To be eligible you must:

■ Be a DC resident or employed in a DC health-related job or health care facility■ Hold US citizenship or permanent resident status■ Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7■ Describe how scholarship assistance will advance your nursing career and contributions to the profession.

For scholarship categories and opportunities for BSN students, please visit www.udc.edu/scholarships

Scholarships

sure Nursing (34 credits).

■ All general education, science and

AASN equivalent courses plus 23 credit

hours of junior level nursing courses may

be completed concurrently but must

be satisfied before advancement to the

senior level.

■ Applicants are notified in writing of the

decision regarding admission status.

■ Students apply for admission by June

15 for fall semester, April 15 for summer

and November 15 for spring semester.

In order to progress to the senior level of

study, you must:

■ Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point

Average (CGPA) of 2.7 or greater on a

4.0 scale

■ Complete all pre-requisite courses

with a grade of “C” or higher

■ Provide satisfactory recommendations

■ Maintain eligibility for professional

licensure in the DC metro area.

The BSN program at UDC offers a rigorous academic and experiential course of study,

which prepares competent and compassionate practitioners to help District residents and

society at large overcome health care challenges and disparities common to an urban

environment. Graduates will possess the knowledge, skills, values, meaning and experi-

ences to deliver, manage and lead nursing care to all age groups in the variety of settings

and participate in personal and professional activities of lifelong learning.

BSN Program Objectives

Upon completion of the BSN program, you will:

■ Apply professional nursing values and meaning in the delivery of care.

■ Synthesize knowledge, experiences, and skills to guide clinical decision-making, clinical

judgments and the delivery of culturally relevant nursing care across health care settings.

■ Evaluate evidence-based knowledge and critical thinking to ensure optimal nursing and

health care outcomes in culturally diverse urban population.

■ Evaluate the effectiveness of communications within and between all systems of care.

■ Provide leadership that facilitates optimal wellness for individuals, families, communities

and groups in a variety of health care settings.

■ Assume responsibility for continued professional growth, competence, and lifelong

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