ECPI University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSNRN)
Not a SOCAD-4 School
All Sites: Distance Learning; Virginia: Newport News, Virginia Beach
Degree Objective - The Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree program is offered at the Medical Career Institute
(MCI) School of Health Sciences of ECPI. The program serves the community and our society by meeting the need
for increased numbers of highly skilled and knowledgeable nursing professionals. Program emphasis is on
professional development in communication, critical thinking, community health, research, and leadership. Advanced
standing credits are awarded for past nursing course work. The program is delivered in a blended format with a
combination of online and on campus class sessions.
POINT OF CONTACT
Charles Goodman
Manager, Military Programs
5555 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-213-3589
Fax: 757-257-0064
E-Mail: cgoodman@mil.ecpi.edu
URL: http://www.medical.edu
Academic Residency - Student must complete a minimum 25% of their program of study semester hours (30 SH) at
MCI.
SOC CAT.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements
51 SH
Communication
9 SH
HOME
COLLEGE
ARMY
SCHOOL
ARMY
MOS
TESTS
CERT/ LIC
DIST LRNG
See Note 2
X
X
X
X
COM
110
Communication
3
ENG
110
English Composition
3
EN024B
ENG
120
Advanced English Composition
3
EN025B
X
X
X
X
MH048B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
1
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
1
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
1
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
Mathematics
6 SH
MTH
131
College Algebra
3
MTH
140
Statistics
3
Natural Sciences
19 SH
BIO
105
Microbiology
BIO
105L
Microbiology Lab
BIO
111
BIO
111L
Anatomy & Physiology I with Terminology LAB
BIO
116
Anatomy & Physiology II with Medical Terminology
BIO
116L
CHM
115
CHM
115L
General Chemistry Lab
1
X
X
X
X
HLT
101
Nutrition
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Anatomy & Physiology I with Medical Terminology
AND
AND
AND
Anatomy & Physiology II with Terminology LAB
General Chemistry
AND
Humanities/Fine Arts
HUM
205
3 SH
Culture and Diversity
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
12 SH
ECO
201
Macroeconomics
3
X
X
X
X
PSY
200
Introductory Psychology
3
X
X
X
X
PSY
300
Human Growth & Development
3
X
X
X
X
SOC
100
Introductory Sociology
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Computer Technology and Literacy
CSA
128
2 SH
Microcomputer Applications
2
Core Curriculum
66 SH
Core Bachelor Degree Nursing Courses
66 SH
NUR
150
Pharmacology I
4
X
NUR
163
Concepts of Nursing II
3
X
NUR
260
Medical-Surgical Nursing
5
X
NUR
261
Acute Care Nursing
5
X
NUR
265
Maternal/Newborn Nursing
4
X
NUR
266
Parent/Child Nursing
4
X
NUR
267
Psychiatric Nursing
4
X
NUR
271
Dimensions of Nursing
4
X
NUR
301
Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
3
X
NUR
320
Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
3
X
NUR
330
Pathophysiology
3
X
NUR
331
Health Assessment
3
X
NUR
380
Critical Thinking & Clinical Reasoning in Nursing
3
X
NUR
401
Nurse As Educator
3
X
NUR
420
Community Health Nursing
3
X
NUR
420L
Community Health Nursing Practicum
1
X
NUR
422
Managing Crisis in the Community Settings
3
X
NUR
430
Leading & Managing for Innovation
3
X
NUR
452
Senior Practicum
3
X
NUR
490
Nursing Capstone
2
X
Upper Level Elective (Choose One)
AND
3 SH
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SOC CAT.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
HOME
COLLEGE
NUR
431
Simulations in Nursing
3
X
NUR
440
Introduction to Nursing Informatics
3
X
NUR
451
Case Management
3
X
Total Credits
Notes:
ARMY
SCHOOL
ARMY
MOS
TESTS
CERT/ LIC
DIST LRNG
See Note 2
120 SH
1) An "X" in a column indicates that the Institution guarantees to accept credit from the source shown for at least part of the requirement.
2) This column indicates whether a school accepts transfer credit for courses taken through distance learning. It does not mean that the school offers the course through distance learning.
3) A course may not be taken in fulfillment of more than one degree requirement.
4) The BSN program is for registered nurses who have an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an NLNAC-accredited program.
5.) All applicants must hold a valid, unencumbered Virginia RN license, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all previous colleges,
and submit a current professional resume showing a minimum of 1000 worked hours as an RN in the past 2 years.
6) Applicants will attend a personal interview with the BSN program director, or designee, before acceptance to the program.
7) Transfer of credit: Transfer of college credit follows ECPI Catalog Requirements.
8) Transfer and Advanced Standing Limitations follow the ECPI Catalog Requirements.
Date effective:
1-Oct-10
Term effective:
T400
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