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Basic Program Sequence / Curriculum:
Other Program Requirements
The Basic BSN program is designed for students with no previous
prepartion in nursing and requires a total of four academic years; one
year in the completion of prerequisite courses and three years in
nursing courses. Under the direct supervision of its faculty members,
the School of Nursing uses the facilities of large hospitals, health
agencies and schools in the community to provide optimal clinical
learning experiences for students. Part-time, full-time, and transfer
options are available.
Graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and are
eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as
registered nurses in Washington state. They are prepared for first-level staff nursing
positions in hospitals, clinics, the military, long term care
facilities and community health agencies, with potential for rapid
advancement and assumption of leadership roles. They also have the
basis to pursue graduate study in nursing.
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Basic BSN Program Sequence - Undergraduate Curriculum
Freshman / First Year
First Semester
Psychology 101*
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Introduction to Psychology (4 semester credits) (Social Science Line 2)
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Biology 205*
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 semester credits) (Natural Science)
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Writing 101
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Inquiry Seminary: Writing (4 semester credits) (First-Year Program)
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GUR/Core
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PE 100: Personalized Fitness Program (1 semester credit)
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GUR/Core
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Physical Education (1 semester credit) (may also complete in January Term)
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January Term
GUR/Core
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First Year Experience (Art/Music/Theatre) (4 semester credits) (First-Year Progam)
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Second semester
Biology 206*
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 semester credits) (Scientific Method)
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Chemistry 105*
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Chemistry of Life, Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry (4 semester credits)
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GUR/Core
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History/Anthropology/Political Science (4 semester credits) (Science Line 1, Cross Cultural)
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GUR/Core
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Inquiry Seminar: GUR or other Core Requirement (4 semester credits) (First-Year Progam)
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Back to Curriculum
Sophomore Year (Beginning of Nursing Program)
First Semester
Biology 201**
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Introduction to Microbiology (4 semester credits)
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| Psychology 352**
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Development: Infancy to Maturity (4 semester credits)
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Statistics 231***
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Introductory Statistics (4 semester credits) (Math Reasoning)
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GUR/Core
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Physical Education (1 semester credit)
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Nurs 220
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Nursing Competencies I (4 semester credits)
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January Term
Nurs 220
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Nursing Competencies I (4 semester credits) (If not completed in previous first semester) |
Second Semester
Nurs 260
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Professional Foundations I (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 270
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Health Assessment and Promotion (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 280
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Pathological Human Processes (4 semester credits)
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| GUR/Core |
Religion (4 semester credits)
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| GUR/Core |
Physical Education (1 semester credit)
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* Must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better PRIOR to entering nursing program
** Must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better PRIOR to beginning 2nd semester in nursing
*** Must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better PRIOR to enrollment in Nurs 360 |
Junior Year
First Semester
Nurs 320
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Nursing Competencies II (2 semester credits)
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Nurs 330
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Pharmacology & Therapeutic Modalities (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 340
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Nursing Situations with Individuals/Adult Health I (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 350
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Nursing Situations with Indivuals/Mental Health (4 semester credits)
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January Term
GUR/Core
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Philosophy (4 semester credits) (and/or International Experience)
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Second Semester
Nurs 360
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Nursing Research and Informatics (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 365
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Culturally Congruent Healthcare (Alternative Perspectives) (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 370
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Nursing Situations with Families/Childbearing (OB) (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 380
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Nursing Situations with Families/Childbearing (Peds) (4 semester credits)
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First Semester
Nurs 420
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Introduction to Leadership and Resource Management (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 430
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Nursing Situations with Communities (5 semester credits)
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Nurs 440
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Nursing Situations with Individuals/Adult Health II (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 441
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Nursing Situations Seminar (1 semester credit)
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January Term
GUR/Core
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Literature (4 semester credits) (and/or International Experience)
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Second Semester
Nurs 460
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Health Care Systems and Policy (2 semester credits)
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Nurs 480
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Professional Foundations II (2 semester credits) (Senior Seminar/Project)
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Nurs 499
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Nursing Synthesis (6 semester credits) (Senior Seminar/Project)
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GUR/Core
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Religion (4 semester credits)
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Please Note:
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All Nursing courses are sequential; successful completion of courses in
each semester is prerequisite to enrollment in courses in the next.
- General
university and CORE requirements must be successfully completed before
the BSN degree will be granted; freshman year program requirements must
be completed within the freshman year at PLU, (applicable to those who
matriculate to PLU with less than 20 transferable semester credits.)
- All nursing
courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0
scale) to be considered successfully completed.
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