Curriculum
Baccalaureate Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum leading the Bachelor of Science in Nursing includes 4 years of academic study. The baccalaureate curriculum builds upon a foundation of the sciences and humanities provided by courses in the Division of General Education and Health Studies.
A total of 122 credit hours are needed to complete the degree requirements, including professional courses in:
- Health assessment
- Foundational concepts of nursing
- Essentials of professional nursing
- Adult health concepts I
- Pharmacology
- Adult health concepts II
- Nursing research in evidence-based practice
- Psychiatric/mental health nursing
- Public Health nursing
- Perspectives in healthy aging
- Pediatric nursing
- Maternal/newborn nursing
- Professional nursing role/quality care and patient safety
- Senior nursing capstone
- Senior seminar
Four-year degree for first-time licensure students
Mom Knows Best: A Legacy Story
Following in your parent’s footsteps can be expected, especially when it comes to college decisions. Anthony “AJ” Guinn’s (nursing, class of 2024) story is no different but with a Baptist twist. Few can say they followed both their mom’s education and career path.