SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dr. James C. McCann, Director
Dr. Janie Canty-Mitchell, Associate Director for Research
and Sponsored Programs
Dr. RuthAnne Kuiper, Department Chair
Dr. Deborah Pollard, Assistant Department Chair
Mr. Mark Werbeach, Student Services Coordinator
The School of Nursing offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree: one with a major in professional
nursing and one with a major in clinical research. The purpose of this baccalaureate program is to prepare a generalist who
possesses the knowledge, skills, and attitudes with which to practice family-centered professional nursing in a variety of
current and emerging health care delivery systems. In addition, the program is designed to provide a foundation for
graduate nursing education. Through interactions with clients, individuals, families, communities, and other health care
professionals, nursing graduates will contribute toward meeting the wide-ranging needs of the region, state, and larger
community. Admission requirements to the School of Nursing are listed in the 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalogue and on
the School of Nursing website, http://www.uncw.edu/son.
Pre-Nursing:
Students who declare Pre-Nursing are not automatically admitted to the nursing program. Students are admitted to the
nursing program twice a year. Decisions on admission are made by the School of Nursing in the Spring for Fall admission
and in the Fall for Spring admission. Application deadline for the Fall admission is January 10 and the application
deadline for the Spring admission is July 1. Should January 10 or July 1 fall on a weekend or a holiday, the delivery or
postmarked date will be the last business day preceding either January 10 or July 1.
Admission is highly competitive and not all applications who meet minimum criteria for admission can be accommodated.
The School of Nursing offers admission to those applicants whose credentials present the best qualifications among those
meeting the minimum requirements.
Minimum Requirements for Admissions to the B.S. in Nursing Program:
1) Admission to the University of North Carolina Wilmington as a degree-seeking pre-nursing student.
2) Graduation from an Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma Registered Nurse Program.
3) A current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or the state in which students will do
their clinical coursework. This requirement must be met prior to the enrollment in the clinical course NSG 405.
4) A 2.50 total GPA is required by the School of Nursing. Each student’s total GPA is calculated on all transferrable
college courses attempted at all accredited institutions of higher education according to the guidelines used by
UNCW Admissions.
5) Minimum grade of “C” in all required prerequisite courses for the major.
6) Successful completion of the following courses required for admission: BIO *240, *241, 246, CHM 101, MAT
111, PSY 105, and the University Studies Composition requirement.
7) Negative criminal background check, negative drug screen, season flu vaccine, verification of health insurance,
professional liability insurance, CPR certification, and current immunization record.
NOTE TO ADVISORS: Students interested in NSG should see a Pre-NSG advisor and check the School of Nursing
website very carefully. Students should declare Pre-Nursing with 24 credit hours.
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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. S. Professional Nursing (NSG)
College: Health and Human Services
RN-BS Option
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – NSG – RN-BS Option (Minimum 103 hours)
Collateral Courses: (38 hours)
_____ +*BIO 201
Principles of Biology: Cells (4)
_____ *BIO 240
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3), Lab (1) Prerequisites: BIO 201 and CHM 101
_____ *BIO 241
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3), Lab (1) Prerequisite: BIO *240
_____ *BIO 246
Microbiology of Human Diseases (3), Lab (1) Prerequisites: BIO 201 and CHM 101
_____ +*CHM 101
General Chemistry I (4)
_____ +MAT 111 (or higher) College Algebra (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW math test or
MAT 105
_____ +PSY 105
General Psychology (3)
_____ PSY 223
Life Span Human Development (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105
_____ +STT 210
Introduction to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences (3) Prerequisite: MAT 111
or +STT 215
Intro to Statistics (3) Prereq: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW math test or MAT 105
_____ PAR_____
Choose one of the following: PAR +101, +115, +205, +211, +215.
_____
Choose one of the following: ECN +125, +221, SOC +105.
Core Courses: (65 hours, with 34 credit hours from Placement Credits)
Note: Completion of these courses will satisfy university residency requirement.
_____ NSG 250
Introduction to Health Assessment (3) Prerequisite: Admission to SON or special permission
_____ NSG 316
Professional Nursing Practice for the Baccalaureate Nurse (5) Prerequisite: Must be a RN
_____ NSG 334
Gerontology/End of Life Care (3)
_____ NSG 404
Health Policy (3) Corequisite: NSG 403
_____ +NSG 405
Community Health Nursing (5) Prerequisites: NSG 326, 329, 330, Corequisite: NSG 401
Note: NSG 405 is a capstone course to be completed the last semester of the program.
_____ NSG 406
Leadership and Management in Nursing (3)
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
_____ NSG 415
Research in Nursing (3) Prerequisite: STT 210 or 215
(Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
_____ NSG_____
Choose two courses from the following: NSG +480, 482, 483, or 486.
_____ NSG_____
Placement Credits: Upon successful completion of NSG 316, RN-BS students are granted 34 placement hours credit.
NOTE: A part-time sequence is available for the RN-BS option. Please consult the RN-BS coordinator or the coordinator
of Student Services for specific information. The School of Nursing accepts applications for the RN-BS Option for Fall
Semester only. The deadline for application to the RN-BS option for Fall semester is March 1.
A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required in each NSG course. A cumulative GPA of 2.70 or better is required for
progression in the program and for graduation.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy University Studies Foundations & Approaches and Perspectives requirements
Requirements to declare PRE-NSG: Completion of 24 credit hours
Requirements to declare NSG: See listing above and in the UNCW undergraduate catalogue.
For further information, see the NSG website: http://www.uncw.edu/son and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
This document is considered an unofficial guide. Please refer to your degree audit for the latest updates.
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