BSN, Nursing
BSN_809A
College of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing
2015-2016
This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant as
examples of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with
the academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
Shaded areas of plan require special attention.
Credit
Min.
Major
Course Subject and Title
Important Notes
Hours
Grade
GPA
Semester One: [17 Credit Hours]
ENG 1000
3
UCO 1200
3
CHE 1101/1110
4
Gen Ed Quantitative Literacy
4
Gen Ed Integrative Learning
Experience
3
B-
Yes
Begins Gen Ed Science Inquiry Perspective
STT 2820 can also meet BSN Statistics requirement and fulfill
this requirement
STT 1810
3
CHE 1102/1120
4
Semester Two: [16 Credit Hours]
Higher level STT courses will also fulfill the BSN Statistics
C
Yes
requirement but will not fulfill Quantitative Literacy unless
course is 4 s.h.
Completes Gen Ed Science Inquiry Perspective; Note: Minimum
BYes
PSY 1200
Gen Ed Integrative Learning
Experience
Gen Ed Integrative Learning
Experience
3
C
grade of B- required for BIO 2200
Yes
Course found General Education Liberal Studies Experience
3
3
Semester Three : [16 Credit Hours]
E S 2031
4
B-
Yes
ENG 2001
3
PSY 2210
3
C
Yes
SOC 1000
3
C
Yes
PHL 2000 or 3015
3
C
Yes
Course found in theme in General Education Liberal Studies
Experience
Courses found in General Education Liberal Studies Experience
Semester Four: [16 Credit Hours]
E S 2032
4
B-
Yes
BIO 2200
4
B-
Yes
Apply to Program this Semester by the January 15 deadline
Note: Minimum grade of B- in CHE 1102/1120 Required by Biology
Gen Ed Liberal Studies Experience
3
NUT 2202
3
C
Yes
Completes 2 s.h. Gen Ed Wellness Literacy
Summer
Department
F[7 Credit Hours] (For Those Admitted) e Admitted to Program
NUR 2002
3
C
Yes
10-Week Course
NUR 2000
2
S
Yes
10-week clinical course
NUR 3040
1
C
Yes
10-week course
BSN, Nursing
BSN_809A
College of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing
2015-2016
This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant as
examples of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with
the academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
Shaded areas of plan require special attention.
Credit
Min.
Major
Course Subject and Title
Important Notes
Hours
Grade
GPA
Semester Five: [13 Credit Hours]
NUR 3100
3
C
Yes
NUR 3110
3
S
Yes
NUR3121
3
C
Yes
NUR 3050
1
C
Yes
NUR 3124
3
C
Yes
Writing in the Discipline
Semester Six: [13 Credit Hours]
NUR 3102
3
C
Yes
NUR 3112
3
S
Yes
NUR 3126
3
C
Yes
NUR 3128
3
S
Yes
NUR 3160
1
C
Yes
Semester Seven: [15 Credit Hours]
NUR 4100
3
C
Yes
NUR 4120
3
C
Yes
NUR 4122
3
S
Yes
NUR 4124
4
C
Yes
NUR 4126
2
S
Yes
Semester Eight: [12 Credit Hours]
NUR 4128
3
C
Yes
NUR 4110
2
C
Yes
NUR 4112
2
S
Yes
NUR 4130
3
S
Yes
NUR 4140
2
S
Free Elective
2
CAPSTONE
Yes
Students need to adjust number of electives depending on
previous choices made. A minimum of 124 s.h. is required for
graduation.
General Requirements Summary
Minimum
Total Hours
Gen Ed.
Hours
Minimum
Writing
Major GPA
Overall GPA
BSN, Nursing
BSN_809A
College of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing
2015-2016
This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant as
examples of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with
the academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
Shaded areas of plan require special attention.
Credit
Min.
Major
Course Subject and Title
Important Notes
Hours
Grade
GPA
124
44
ENG 1000 and ENG 2001
2.00
2.50
General Education Program Model - 44 Semester Hours Total
Program Categories
Hours
First Year Seminar
3
Wellness Literacy
2
Quantitative Literacy
4
First Year Writing
3
Sophomore Writing
3
Perspectives:
29
Aesthetic
6 or 9
Historical & Social
6 or 9
Local to Global
6 or 9
Science Inquiry
8
FA Designator
LS Designator
Important Notes – Be sure to check for Gen Ed courses required in
your major
Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year
Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year
HS Designator
Additional Notes:
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Admission to program is required. Visit http://nursing.appstate.edu/admissions for more information.
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18 s.h. in major and 9 s.h. in minor must be at ASU.
50 s.h. must be earned from a Senior Institution and 25% of the degree hours must be in residency at ASU, with the final 30
s.h. in residence.
A overall GPA of 2.50 is required in Nursing courses at the end of the junior year and every semester thereafter.
As stated in the catalog, the final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements remains with the student.
NUR 3530, which is a Study Abroad course to Mexico, takes place over Spring Break. NUR 4530 is also offered as an elective
NCLEX Preparation course for BSN seniors.
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Department of Nursing
BSN, Nursing
BSN_809A
College of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing
2015-2016
This four year guide is a recommended semester-by semester plan of study for this major. All four year guides are meant as
examples of how a degree can be completed in four years. Individual plans will be developed for each student in consultation with
the academic advisor. Prior credit, course availability, and student needs must be considered in developing the individual plan.
Shaded areas of plan require special attention.
Credit
Min.
Major
Course Subject and Title
Important Notes
Hours
Grade
GPA
Interim Dept. Chair: Dr. Linda Johanson, 828.262.8039
johansonls@appstate.edu
nursing.appstate.edu