Academic Plan 2015-2017
RN to BSN Program
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ARTS and SCIENCES COURSES (55 credit hours)
Communication (6 credits)
Any English 1900 or above*, Literature, Technical Writing,
Speech or Communication, or Interpersonal Relations course
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*Strongly recommend Eng 1900; Eng 1500 for pre-req course.
NURSING COURSES (65 credit hours)
Credit by Examination
NURS 3377 Essentials of Therapeutic Nutrition (3)
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Managing Information (3 credits)
Any Informatics, Computer Technology, Computer Science or
Computer Information Systems course
NURS 3807 Conceptual Framework
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NURS 3207 Hlth Assess. for RNs
3
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NURS 4147 Research & Evid-Based
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NURS 3447 Public Health Nursing
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NURS 4107 Leadership & Managem.
3
NURS 3457 Community Project
(prereq or coreq NURS 3447)
NURS 3107 Hlth Policy, Fin. & Reg.
2
NURS 48XX Elective
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Values (3 credits)
Any Ethics or Bio- or Medical-Ethics course
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Any Psychology, Social Science, History, Public Policy,
Government, Anthropology, Education, Organizational Studies,
Economics, Social Work or Growth and Development course
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Humanities and Fine/Performing Arts (6 credits)
THEO 1000 Theo. Foundation (3) (Or transfer Any Theo 1000 or
above) (prereq. ENGL 1500)
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Plus any Theology, Religion, Fine or Performing Arts, Philosophy,
Foreign Language, Diversity or Women’s Studies course
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Mathematics (3 credits)**
Any College Algebra (no Intermediate or basic/elementary),
Mathematics, or Data Analysis/Statistics level 1000 or above
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Life and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
Any Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology,
Astronomy, Microbiology or other life/ physical science 1000 level
or above
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Other Arts and Sciences from any Category**
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(22 credits)
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1. No transfer course is accepted for articulation if the student received a letter grade
below “C”.
2. No grade of P (passing) is accepted on transfer courses.
3. CLEP courses may be accepted for course credit per SLU policy.
4. Total credit hours must equal 120 or higher.
5. The final 30 consecutive hours must be completed at SLU.
6. Students may not transfer to the School of Nursing with a cumulative grade point
average (all transcripts) of less than 2.50.
7.*RN’s who do not meet the GPA requirement at the time of SPS admission must take
a minimum of six credit hours at SPS and earn a grade of C or better in all SPS
courses in order to be eligible for transfer/admission to the School of Nursing.
8. *RN’s who meet the GPA requirement and have completed all required Arts and
Science courses (including elective credits) may transfer to the School of Nursing
and take nursing electives as needed to fulfill the last 30 consecutive hours at SLU
policy.
9. Students are subject to dismissal from the School of Nursing for academic or
professional reasons including being placed on academic or clinical probation for a
second time, and “failing” two or more courses during the course of study. See the
BSN Student Handbook on the School of Nursing website for details.
10.Please note that upon transfer to the SON, students will need to complete a criminal
background check and HIPAA and blood-bourne pathogen training. Also, students
will need to submit a copy of current CPR certification, influenza vaccination, TB
testing and other information prior to starting the community project course. For the
community project course, students complete a project with a preceptor in their
community.
Credit by Examination (U.S. Licensure; Passed NCLEX)
☐U.S. Nursing licensure verified (38)
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Course
Credit Hours
NURS 1400 Introduction to Nursing
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NURS 2500 Clinical Concepts in Nursing Practice
3
NURS 2510 Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
3
NURS 2520 Foundation for Nursing Care
3
NURS 3480 Nursing Care of Childbearing Family
4
NURS 3490 Nursing Care of Childrearing Family
4
NURS 3460 Nursing Care of the Adult
4
NURS 3470 Nursing Care of the Older Adult
4
NURS 3435 Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing
4
NURS 4150 Integrative Seminar on Issues in Nursing Practice
2
NURS 4300 Complex Multi-System Nursing Theory
2
NURS 4350 Complex Multi-System Nursing Practicum
4
Total Credit Hours by Exam
38
Version: 12/16/15