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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS LPN/BSN

Sample Course Sequence
(Based on full-time enrollment)

FRESHMAN*        
First Semester Hrs.   Second Semester Hrs.
ENGL 1010 Critical Reading & Expository Writing 3   ENGL 1020 Critical Thinking & Argumentation 3
MATH 1530 Probability & Statistics ** 3   Social/Behavioral Science
3
HSCI 2010/11 Anatomy & Physiology I 4   HSCI 2020/21 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
HIST 2010 American History to 1877 3   HIST 2020 American History Since 1877 3
CSCI Proficiency 0-3   Humanities/Fine Arts 3
  13-16     16
SOPHOMORE         
First Semester Hrs.   Second Semester Hrs.
HSCI 2230/31 Intro to Microbiology 4   tPMNU 2020 Intro to 
Professional Nursing
3

 

Literature 3   ALNU 2016 Pathophysiology 4
Area of Familiarity (Social/Behav Science) 3   FCNU 2030 Health Assessment  4
Area of Familiarity (Humanities/Fine Arts) 3   oPMNU 2310 Communication 
for Health Professionals #
2
Oral Communications
3     13
  16      
JUNIOR        
First Semester Hrs.   Second Semester Hrs.
ALNU 3010 Pharmacology for Nursing 3   FCNU 3070 Young Adults & Child bearing Adults 3
ALNU 3170 LPN to BSN Transition* 3   FCNU 3071 Young Adults & Child bearing Adults Practicum 3
yPMNU 3220 Nsg Theory & Research #  3   FCNU 3080 Care of Children & Their Families 3
  9   FCNU 3081 Care of Children & Their Families 3
      PMNU 3090 Care of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders 3
      PMNU 3091 Care of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders Practicum  3
        18
SENIOR        
First Semester Hrs.   Second Semester Hrs.
FCNU 4110 Population-based Nsg Care I# 3   PMNU 4060 Transition to Prof Practice 3
ALNU 4040 Care of the Adult 4   PMNU 4061 Senior Practicum 8
ALNU 4041 Care of the Adult Practicum 4   xFCNU 4120 Population-based Nsg Care II#  3
ALNU 4050 Care of Older Adults 3     14
ALNU 4051 Care of Older Adults Practicum  3      
  17      
         

Total Semester Hours Credit 120
Total Nursing Semester Hours Credit 75

Intensive Courses: o=Oral, w=Writing, x=Writing and Oral, t=Using Information Technology, y=Writing and Technology

*If you are identified by ETSU's Office of Admissions as needing Developmental Studies coursework, you will be advised by counselors in Developmental Studies and by advisors in the College of Nursing.

Upon the successful completion of ALNU 3170, the student will receive credit for ALNU 3030 & 3031 for a total of 7 cr. hours.

A "C"(2.0) or higher is required in all Science, Health Science, and Nursing courses. College of Nursing policy limits the number of science and health science attempts. Consult the University Undergraduate Catalog, or consult with a College of Nursing advisor.

**MATH 1530 must be completed prior to earning 33 semester hours at ETSU.

#Selected students may take these courses in a rural, interdisciplinary setting.

East Tennessee State University is fully in accord with the belief that education and employment opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

For additional information, or to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Please contact:
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND STUDENT SERVICES
423/439-4578
1-888/376-8773


310 Roy S. Nicks Hall - PO Box 70617
Johnson City, TN 37614-0617
Student inquiries: (423) 439-4578 or 1-888-37-NURSE
Fax: (423) 439-4522
Phone: (423) 439-7199
Dean’s Office Fax: (423) 439-4543
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