University of South Alabama
College of Nursing
Curriculum for
Traditional Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (no prior degree)
Students are admitted each semester and must apply for admission to the professional component. Admission is competitive and
limited. The typical student completes the professional component in five semesters. For students desiring part-time study, the program
can be completed in twelve semesters. Admission criteria and application deadlines are below and on the reverse side are sample fivesemester schedules for entering the professional component Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.
Health requirements to apply
(see application):
Adult Hepatitis B series (3 doses)
TB (2 step PPD or proof of
annual testing or TB Gold test
Adult tetanus or Tdap (10 years)
Rubella
Measles (if born after 1956, 2
doses required)
Mumps
Chickenpox (signed statement of
disease or proof of positive titer
or vaccine)
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ADMISSION CRITERIA
Submission of completed application by deadline
Payment of $50.00 non-refundable application fee
Minimum GPA of 2.75 in all pre-requisite courses
Minimum University GPA of 2.5
Minimum of “C” in all pre-requisites
Submission of health data form and evidence of health insurance
Evidence of CPR certification (Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider)
Drug test & Background check required. Admission will be contingent on a negative
drug screen and satisfactory background check (See policies in application packet)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
(Mail or deliver to Main Campus Nursing only)
Fall applications due March 15
Spring applications due July 15
Summer applications due January 15
If progression in the program is interrupted for any reason, the student must apply for readmission. Applications for
readmission are available in the Office of Student Services. Readmission to clinical courses is on a space available basis.
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE YEARS
(To be successfully completed before admission to the Professional Component)
It is the policy of the College of Nursing to average grades for all coursework repeated
Written Communication
Humanities and Fine Arts
EH 101 English Composition I OR
3 cr.____
Fine Arts (Intro to: Music, Drama, Art HY or Art Survey) 3 cr.___
*Literature elective (American, British, or World)
3 cr.___
Exempt if English ACT 27> (must replace 3 cr.)0 cr.____
Humanities elective
3 cr.___
EH 102 English Composition II
3 cr.____
(literature for sequence, philosophy, foreign language, music,
art, drama, communications, or religion)
Natural Sciences
BLY 101 Life Sciences with Lab or higher
MA 110 or MA 112 Pre-calculus
CH 101 Chemistry with Lab or higher
4 cr.____
3 cr.____
4 cr.____
History/Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psy 120 Intro to Psychology
*History elective (US or West Civ)
History/Social/Behavioral Science elective
History/Social/Behavioral Science elective
3 cr.____
3 cr.____
3 cr.____
3 cr.____
(history for sequence, psychology, sociology,
political science, geography, or anthropology)
CA 110-Public Speaking (effective Fall 2012)
3 cr.___
Effective Fall 2012
Major Requirements
3 cr.___
BLY 213 Microbiology (or BMD 210 Infectious Disease)
BMD114 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab
4 cr.___
BMD115 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab
4 cr.___
ST 210 Statistics or BUS 245 Applied Bus. Stat. I
3 cr.___
CIS 150 Intro to Computer Applications elective OR
3 cr.___
CIS 010 Computer Proficiency Exam (must replace 3 cr.) 0 cr.___
Economics elective (Micro or Macro)
3 cr.___
Total Credits 61
*Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, you must choose a second history or second literature to complete
a two-part sequence (e.g. US History I, US History II – or American Literature I, American Literature II)
Name__________________________________________________________________________Student Number__________________________
Date of Evaluation___________________________ Advisor Signature ____________________________________________________________
This evaluation by the College of Nursing is valid for only one year. It is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation
completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ACCEPTED TO AN RN PROGRAM? ______________
_________________________________________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE
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DATE
For more information, contact the College of Nursing, Office of Student Services, at (251) 445-9400 or visit our website
at http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing
Sample FALL TRADITIONAL PROGRAM
Admission Schedule for Professional Component
Fall Semester– 1st Year
NU 325 Health Assessment
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology
NU 311 Clinical Nursing Skills
HSC 342 Admin of Meds
Spring Semester – 1st Year
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
1 cr.___
Total
13 crs
NU 300 Foundations Prof Nsg
NU 301 Foundations Prof Nsg Clinical
CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nsg
CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Clin
5 cr.___
3 cr.___
2 cr.___
2 cr.___
Total
12 crs
Fall Semester
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nsg
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nsg Clinical
CMN 420 Community Health Nsg
CMN 421 Community Health Nsg Cl.
Summer Semester
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice
3 cr.___
MCN 347 Childbearing/Child Rearing
Nursing
4 cr.___
MCN 348 Childbearing/Child Rearing
Nursing Clinical
4 cr.___
Total
11 crs
Spring Semester
5 cr.___
4 cr.___
3 cr.___
1 cr.___
NU 414 Issues/Trends in Hlthcare
NU 412 Nsg Decision Making &
Delegation of Nsg Practice
NU 460 Practicum
3 cr.___
4cr.___
5 cr.___
Pass NCLEX=RN
GRADUATE!
Total
13 crs
Total
12 crs.
Total Credits: 61
Sample SPRING TRADITIONAL PROGRAM
Admission Schedule for Professional Component
Spring Semester – 1st Year
NU 325 Health Assessment
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology
NU 311 Clinical Nursing Skills
HSC 342 Admin of Meds
Summer Semester – 1st Year
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
1 cr.___
Total
13 crs
NU 300 Foundations Prof Nsg
5 cr.___
NU 301 Foundations Prof Nsg Clinical 3 cr.___
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice
3 cr ___
Total
Spring Semester
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nsg
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nsg Clinical
CMN 420 Community Health Nsg
CMN 421 Community Health Nsg Cl.
Fall Semester 1st Year
CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nsg
CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Clin
MCN 347 Childbearing/Child Rearing
Nursing
MCN 348 Childbearing/Child Rearing
Nursing Clinical
2 cr.___
2 cr.___
Total
12 crs
4 cr.___
4 cr.___
11 crs
Summer Semester
5 cr.___
4 cr.___
3 cr.___
1 cr.___
NU 414 Issues/Trends in Hlthcare
NU 412 Nsg Decision Making &
Delegation of Nsg Practice
NU 460 Practicum
3 cr.___
4 cr.___
5 cr.___
Pass NCLEX=RN
GRADUATE!
Total
12 crs.
13 crs
Sample SUMMER TRADITIONAL PROGRAM
Admission Schedule for Professional Component
Total
Summer Semester – 1st Year
NU 325 Health Assessment
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nsg
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology
NU 311 Clinical Nursing Skills
HSC 342 Admin of Meds
Fall Semester – 1st Year
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
3 cr.___
1 cr.___
Total
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nsg
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nsg Clinical
CMN 350 Psych/Mental Health Nsg
CMN 351 Psych/Mental Health Clin
MCN 347 Childbearing/Child Rearing
Nursing
MCN 348 Childbearing/Child Rearing
Nursing Clinical
2 cr.___
2 cr.___
Total
12 crs
Fall Semester
5 cr.___
4 cr.___
9 crs
CMN 420 Community Health Nsg
CMN 421 Community Health Nsg Cl.
NU 460 Practicum
NU 412 Nsg Decision Making &
Delegation of Nsg. Practice
NU 414 Issues/Trends in Hlthcare
GRADUATE!
3 cr.___
1 cr.___
5 cr.___
Total
16 crs.
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4 cr.___
4 cr.___
11 crs
13 crs
Summer Semester
Total
Spring Semester
NU 300 Foundations Prof Nsg
5 cr.___
NU 301 Foundations Prof Nsg Clinical 3 cr.___
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice
3 cr ___
Total
Total Credits: 61
Pass NCLEX=RN
4 cr.___
3 cr.___
Total Credits: 61