The Willie B. Thurmond School of Nursing
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing
15 Month program
| Session I | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Nur 101 Nursing Foundations Systematic approach for therapeutic interventions and adaptation to environmental stimuli. | 2 |
| MAT 102 Algebra | 3 |
| Nur 105 Nursing Theory - Introduction to Nursing theorist and conceptual models of adaptation | 3 |
| SCI 110 Chemistry I | 4 |
| SCI 110L Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Rehabilitation Review for Clinical Rotation | |
| Skills Lab Certifications | |
| Six-Sessions Required | |
| Clinical: Rehabilitation Unit | 40 hour clinical |
| Session II | Credit Hours |
| Eng 101 English Composition I | 3 |
| Nur 100 Physical Assessment Foundation Introductory knowledge base and skills in health Assessment and promotion | 3 |
| Nur 109 Pharmacology | 4 |
| Bus 229 Oral Communications | 3 |
| SCI 210 Chemistry II | 4 |
| SCI 210L Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| Occupational Health Review for Clinical Rotation | |
| Skills Lab Certifications | |
| Six-Sessions Required | |
| Clinical: Occupational Health | 40 hour clinical |
| Session III | Credit Hours |
| Eng 102 English Composition II | 3 |
| SCI 112 Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 112 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| Nur 200 Medical-Surgical Nursing Utilization of nursing process and critical
thinking skills relative to direct patient care (Non-standard students enter at this point) |
3 |
| Medical and Surgical Review Clinical Rotation | |
| Nutrition, disease, disorders | |
| Clinical: Med-Surg | 40 hour clinical |
| Session IV | Credit Hours |
| Nur 205 - Psychosocial Nursing Concepts for therapeutic interventions focused on adaptation, interdependence, value clarification. | 3 |
| Nur 102 Nursing Pharmokinetics Focus on dosage calculations, safety implications and basic pharmacokinetics. | 3 |
| SCI 111 Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| SCI 212L Anatomy & Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| Community Health Review for Clinical Rotation | |
| Clinical: Community Health | 40 hour clinical |
| Session V | Credit Hours |
| Nur 201 Adult Nursing - Therapeutic approach to care of adult patients using systems foundation of care; concepts of chronic illness and physiological integrity | 3 |
| SCI 108 Microbiology | 4 |
| SCI 108L Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| Soc 320 Social Responsibility in the Workplace | 3 |
| Cardiology Review for clinical Rotation | |
| Clinical: Cardiology | 40 hour clinical |
| Session VI | Credit Hours |
| Nur 206 - Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| CSC 105 Intro to Computers | 3 |
| Mental Health Review for Clinical Rotation | |
| Clinical: Mental Health | 40 hour clinical |
| Session VII | Credit Hours |
| PSY 210 Psychology | 3 |
| SCI 114 Nutrition | 3 |
| Nur 202 Pediatric Nursing - Application of the nursing process using a systematic approach to care of children and infants | 3 |
| Pediatric (Infant and Children) Review for Rotation | |
| Clinical: Pediatrics Unit | 40 hour clinical |
| Session VIII | Credit Hours |
| Nur 203 Obstetrical Nursing - Foundational care using evidenced base practice to promote developmental stages of the childbearing family | 4 |
| Sci 107 Physics | 4 |
| Sci 107L Physics Lab | 1 |
| Review of Maternal Child for Clinical Rotation | |
| Clinical: Maternity | 40 hour clinical |
| Session IX | Credit Hours |
| Nur 207 Gerontological Nursing Multidisciplinary approach to concept of chronic Health illness and quality of life issue exploration | 3 |
| Gerontology/Oncology Review for Clinical Rotation | |
| Clinical: Gerontology/Oncology Unit | 80 hour clinical |
| Session X | Credit Hours |
| Nur 204 Nursing Trends, History, Cultural, Legal & Ethical Aspects | 3 |
| Nur 210 Nursing Capstone Course | 4 |
| Emergency Treatment Review for Clinical Rotation | |
| Clinical: ER Unit - 40 | 80 hour clinical |
| Clinical: Med-Surg – 40 | |
| Total Courses 34 (including 6-Labs) | 96 credits |
| Total Clinical Hours Standard/Non-Standard | 480/400 |
| Session XI | Credit Hours |
| Pre NCLEX State Test Review | No Credit Hours |
| Systems and Maternal Child | |
| Med/Surg and The Young Adult to Geriatrics | |
| Pediatrics and Mental Health | |
| Critical Thinking Situations | |
| How to take a test |
Information:
- Each Course is 6-weeks in length.
- Total Courses 28 + 6 Labs
- Total Standard Student Clinical Hours 480 (Students must have 420 clinical hours to graduate) Note : The administration can require additional clinical hours or internships for students needing to build up skill levels.
- Total Non-Standard (for students who are registered LPNs) Clinical Hours 400
- Average time to completion 15 months
- Students must receive a "C" or better in each course in order to receive credit for the course; students who receive less than a "C" will have to retake the course at their expense.
- The student must pass the Nursing Capstone Final Examination (SCI 115) with a minimum of 75% in order to pass the class. A student cannot graduate without passing this examination (students can retake the exam and class again without any additional cost.)
- Students must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4 -point scale to remain in the program
- A student must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4 - point scale to graduate from the program
- All students are required to take entrance examinations and complete an interview with the Admissions Department
Program Director: Karen Sturges, RN, BSN, M.Ed., MBA