R.N. to B.S.N.
Program Features:
Required courses:
| NURS 201 | Health Assmnt For Nurs | 2 credits |
| NURS 202 | Health Assessment for Nurses Laboratory | 1 credits |
| NURS 220 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 credits |
| NURS 310 | Introduction to Evidence Based Nursing Practice | 2 credits |
| NURS 413 | Health Transitions in the Older Adult | 2 credits |
| NURS 414 | Nursing Care of the Older Adult | 2 credits |
| NURS 420 | Synthesis of Nrsg Knowldge | 3 credits |
| NURS 426 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 2 credits |
| NURS 427 | Nursing Leadership and Management Applications | 2 credits |
| NURS 428 | HealthTransitions of Diverse Populations in the Community | 2 credits |
| NURS 429 | Nursing Care of Diverse Populations in the Community | 2 credits |
Corequisite courses:
| BIOL 111 | GE: Human Anatomy & Physiol I | 0 - 4 credits |
| BIOL 112 | GE: Human Anatomy & Physiol II | 0 - 4 credits |
| BIOL 424 | Mechanisms Of Disease I | 3 credits |
| BIOL 461 | Mechanisms of Disease Laboratory | 1 credits |
| CHEM 115 | GE: Chemistry, Molecules and Life | 3 credits |
| CHEM 117 | GE: Chemical Basis of Life Laboratory | 1 credits |
| CMST 111 | GE: Speech Communication | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MATH 110 | GE: General Statistics | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | GE: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 225 | GE: Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GE: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
RN's are encouraged to apply to the Bachelor of Science Program. Registered nurse courses are offered during the day and early evening to meet their scheduled needs. No online offerings are currently available.
Program Curriculum Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| BIOL 111 | GE: Human Anatomy & Physiol I | 0 - 4 credits |
| PSY 100 | GE: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 1 credit |
| CMST 111 | GE: Speech Communication | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| BIOL 112 | GE: Human Anatomy & Physiol II | 0 - 4 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GE: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| BIOL 424 | Mechanisms Of Disease I | 3 credits |
| BIOL 461 | Mechanisms of Disease Laboratory | 1 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| NURS 211 | Health Assessment for Nurses | 2 credits |
| NURS 212 | Health Assessment for Nurses Laboratory | 1 credits |
| NURS 213 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURS 214 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
BIOL 461: Course content is fulfilled for RNs who transfer a microbiology course.
NURS 213: RN's graduating from NLNAC accredited, State Board of Nursing approved schools typically transfer credits equivalent to these courses.
Spring
| MATH 110 | GE: General Statistics | 3 credits |
| NURS 220 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 credits |
| NURS 221 | Health Transitions from Birth through Young Adult | 2 credits |
| NURS 222 | Nursing Care from Birth through Young Adult | 2 credits |
| CHEM 115 | GE: Chemistry, Molecules and Life | 3 credits |
| CHEM 117 | GE: Chemical Basis of Life Laboratory | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
NURS 221, NURS 222: RN's graduating from NLNAC accredited, State Board of Nursing approved schools typically transfer credits equivalent to these courses.
Junior Year
Fall
| NURS 310 | Introduction to Evidence Based Nursing Practice | 2 credits |
| NURS 309 | Dynamics of Nursing Practice | 3 credits |
| NURS 311 | Health Transitions I:Middle | 2 credits |
| NURS 312 | Nursing Care of Middle-Aged Adults I | 2 credits |
| NURS 313 | Transitions in Mental Health | 2 credits |
| NURS 314 | Nursing Care of Patients Experiencing Transitions in Mental Health | 2 credits |
| NURS 315 | Nursing Care Simulations I | 1 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
NURS 311, NURS 312, NURS 313, NURS 314: RN's graduating from NLNAC accredited, State Board of Nursing approved schools typically transfer credits equivalent to these courses.
Spring
| NURS 327 | Health Transitions II: Experience of Illness in the Middle Adult Years | 2 credits |
| NURS 326 | Nursing Care of Middle-Aged Adults II | 2 credits |
| NURS 323 | Health Transitions in the Childbearing Family | 2 credits |
| NURS 324 | Nrsg Care of Childbrg Family | 2 credits |
| NURS 325 | Nursing Care Simulation II | 1 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
NURS 323, NURS 324: RN's graduating from NLNAC accredited, State Board of Nursing approved schools typically transfer credits equivalent to these courses.
Senior Year
Fall
| NURS 411 | Health Transistions III: The Adult Experience of Complex Illness | 2 credits |
| NURS 412 | Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Illness | 2 credits |
| NURS 413 | Health Transitions in the Older Adult | 2 credits |
| NURS 414 | Nursing Care of the Older Adult | 2 credits |
| NURS 415 | Nursing Care Simulation III | 1 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| NURS 420 | Synthesis of Nrsg Knowldge | 3 credits |
| NURS 426 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 2 credits |
| NURS 427 | Nursing Leadership and Management Applications | 2 credits |
| NURS 428 | HealthTransitions of Diverse Populations in the Community | 2 credits |
| NURS 429 | Nursing Care of Diverse Populations in the Community | 2 credits |
| NURS 425 | Nursing Care Simulation IV | 1 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Note: a minimum of 32 final credits must be taken at ESU.
For more information, e-mail: infonursing@esu.edu.
DeNike Center for Human Services
570-422-3474
www.esu.edu/nurs