UAH Nursing Curriculum
There are two components to the BSN curriculum. The lower division (pre-professional) component is for students admitted to the university with a nursing major. The upper division (professional) component includes the clinical component of the nursing curriculum and is restricted to students who have been admitted to the nursing program.
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BSN Lower Division Curriculum
Semester 1
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 14 hours | |
| EH 101 | Freshman Composition I | 3 hours |
| PY 101 | Psychology | 3 hours |
| BYS 119 | Biology w/lab | 4 hours |
| MA 110 or MA 112 | Finite Mathematics or Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 hours |
| FYE 101 | Charger Success | 1 hours |
Semester 2
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 16 hours | |
| EH 102 | Freshman Composition II | 3 hours |
| HY 103 or 104* | History | 3 hours |
| CH 101 and CH 105 | Intro to Chemistry w/lab | 4 hours |
| SOC 100 or 102 | Sociology | 3 hours |
| PHL/CM | Philosophy/Ethics/Logic/Speech | 3 hours |
Semester 3
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 14 hours | |
| BYS 214 | Infection and Immunity w/lab (a Microbiology course) |
4 hours |
| NUR 220 | Health Promotion for Nursing Majors | 3 hours |
| EH 207 or 242* | Literature I or Mythology | 3 hours |
| BYS 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab | 4 hours |
Semester 4
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 16 hours | |
| BYS 216 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 4 hours |
| EH 208 | Literature II | 3 hours |
| PY 300/SOC 303 | Statistics | 3 hours |
| PY 201 |
Lifespan Development (Human Growth and Development course) | 3 hours |
| AR/MU/TH* | Fine Arts (Art/Music/Theatre) | 3 hours |
Lower Division Total Hours = 60 Semester Hours
Summer semesters are optional and are great alternatives to decrease credit hours or satisfy coursework.
Note: All prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or better.
* Fine Arts: Choose one of the following: ARH 100 or 101 or 103 (Art History/Appreciation) ARS 123 or 160 (Drawing) or 250 (Photography) or TH 122 (Theatre) or MU 100 (Music Appreciation)
* History: Choose one: World History (HY 103/104) or US History (HY 221/222)
* Literature: Literature I (EH 207) or Mythology (EH 242) and Literature II (EH 208)
Sequence Requirement: Students must complete a two course sequence in Literature
BSN Upper Division Nursing Curriculum
Semester 1
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | 45 hours | |
| NUR 301 | Professional Concepts in Nursing | 3 hours | – |
| NUR 303 | Health Assessment | 3 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 304 | Applied Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | 3 hours | – |
| NUR 309 | Clinical Informatics in Nursing | 2 hours | – |
| NUR 311 | Clinical Calculations in Nursing | 1 hour | – |
Semester 2
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | 225 hours | |
| NUR 310 | Professional Practice in Nursing I | 6 hours | 180 hours |
| NUR 312 | Gerontological Nursing Care | 3 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 321 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 hours | – |
Semester 3
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 16 hours | 270 hours | |
| NUR 305 | Nursing Process for Mental Health and Illness | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 307 | Inquiry into Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 hours | – |
| NUR 308 | Nursing Care of Adults; Alteration in Health I | 9 hours | 225 hours |
Semester 4
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | 135 hours | |
| NUR 401 | Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Adult | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 403 | Maternal-Infant Nursing | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 404 | Family Centered Nursing Care of Children | 4 hours | 45 hours |
Semester 5
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 14 hours | 270 hours | |
| NUR 405 | Community Health Nursing | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 407 | Professional Practice in Nursing II | 8 hours | 225 hours |
| NUR 408 | Professional Practice in Nursing III Seminar | 2 hours | – |
Upper Division Total Hours = 66
Total Clinical Hours = 945
Total Program Hours = 126
College of Nursing: 4-Year Rolling Class Schedule, Fall 2016 – Spring 2020
| Course | Description | M16 | F16 | S17 | M17 | F17 | S18 | M18 | F18 | S19 | M19 | F19 | S20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 102 | Multi-Dimensions of Nursing | N | N | Y | N | N | Y | N | N | Y | N | N | Y |
| NUR 202 | Healthy Living Across the Lifespan | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 301 | Professional Concepts in Nursing | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 303* | Health Assessment | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 304 | Applied Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 305* | Nursing Process for Mental Health & Illness | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 307 | Inquiry into Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| NUR 308* | Nursing Care of Adults;Alteration in Health | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 309 | Clinical Informatics in Nursing | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 310* | Professional Practice in Nursing I | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 311 | Clinical Calculations in Nursing | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 312* | Gerentological Nursing Care | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 321 | Pharmacology in Nursing | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 401* | Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Adult | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 402* | (OLD) Population Based Health Care | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| NUR 403* | Maternal-Infant Nursing | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 404* | Family Centered Nursing Care of Children | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 405* | Community Health Nursing | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 406 | (OLD) Leadership & Management in Nursing | Y | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| NUR 407* | Professional Practice II | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
| NUR 408 | Professional Practice III Seminar | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y |
Legend
| Y | Course will be offered in the designated term. |
| M | Course will likely be offered in designated term, but availability will be determined by faculty availability and budget. |
| N | Course will not be offered in designated term. |
| D | Course may be made available given appropriate demand or interest. |
UAH College of Nursing will make every effort to adhere to the class plan schedule, but it reserves the right to make necessary adjustments based on budget and faculty availability.
* Course has a required lab section.
CONTACT
For information about the BSN Undergraduate Program contact:
Mailing Address
UAH College of Nursing
Office of Undergraduate Programs, NUR 227
Huntsville, AL 35899
Map
Phone
256.824.6742
Fax
256.824.2850
For information about Graduate programs and RN-BSN program contact:
Mailing Address
UAH College of Nursing
Office of Graduate Programs, NUR 214
Huntsville, AL 35899
Map
Phone
256.824.6669
Fax
256.824.6026
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