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Nursing, BSN

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Admission Requirements

Overall GPA of 3.0
Preadmission testing

Expenses

In addition to tuition and costs, nursing students will incur the following expenses:

The cost of textbooks will vary each semester, with a majority of the total cost occurring in the first year of the professional program. These texts are used throughout the program.
Students will be required to purchase uniforms and equipment. Approximately $250 should be estimated in the first year of the program.
CPR certification is required. Some classes are free, while others may charge a nominal fee.
Students are required to pay a prorated standardized testing expense each semester. A contract is provided during the first semester with detailed costs.
During NRS 4481 , an additional expense will occur for an NCLEX-RN preparation software.

A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/

Required Progression of Courses

Prior to beginning the junior year, students must complete the following:

BIO 2103 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2101 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
CHEM 1043 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Sem. Hrs: 3
CHEM 1041 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
CHEM 1052 - Fundamental Concepts of Organic and Biochemistry Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 2313 - Concepts of Nursing Practice Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2322 - Foundations of Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2321 - Foundations of Nursing Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRS 3463 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2002 - Medical Surgical Nursing I Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2003 - Nursing Practicum I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2012 - Professional Role Development Sem. Hrs: 2

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees

First Year Making Connections Course:

NRS 1123 - Making Connections Nursing Sem. Hrs: 3

General Education Requirements:

See General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate degrees Sem. Hrs: 35

Students with this major must take the following:

MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3 or MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as a prerequisite
CHEM 1043 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
CHEM 1041 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
OR
CHEM 1013 - General Chemistry I Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
CHEM 1011 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2103 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2101 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology Sem. Hrs: 3
SOC 2213 - Introduction to Sociology Sem. Hrs: 3
Nine hours of Fine Arts or Humanities (Required Departmental Gen. Ed. Option)

Major Requirements:

NRS 2313 - Concepts of Nursing Practice Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2322 - Foundations of Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 2002 - Medical Surgical Nursing I Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3103 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3205 - Medical Surgical Nursing III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRS 2012 - Professional Role Development Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3463 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3473 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3422 - Essentials of Mental Health Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3312 - Introduction to Nursing Research Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4005 - Medical Surgical Nursing IV Sem. Hrs: 5
NRS 4012 - Essentials of Obstetric Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4022 - Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4343 - Professional Nursing Community Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4542 - Health Care Administration Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4481 - Critical Decision Making and Testing Competencies in Nursing Sem. Hrs: 1
NRSP 2321 - Foundations of Nursing Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRSP 2003 - Nursing Practicum I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRSP 3105 - Nursing Practicum II Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 3205 - Nursing Practicum III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 4006 - Nursing Practicum IV Sem. Hrs: 6
NRSP 4016 - Nursing Practicum V Sem. Hrs: 6

Sub-total: 71

Required Support Courses:

BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
CHEM 1052 - Fundamental Concepts of Organic and Biochemistry Sem. Hrs: 2
Statistics elective (2000 level or higher) Sem Hrs: 3

Arkansas State University

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Nursing, BSN

Admission Requirements

Expenses

Required Progression of Courses

University Requirements:

First Year Making Connections Course:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 71

Required Support Courses:

Sub-total: 13

Total Required Hours: 122

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Nursing, BSN

Admission Requirements

Expenses

Required Progression of Courses

University Requirements:

First Year Making Connections Course:

General Education Requirements:

Students with this major must take the following:

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 71

Required Support Courses:

Sub-total: 13

Total Required Hours: 122