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BSN Curriculum

·        **A student must be admitted to the School of Nursing to begin nursing courses. 

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR

 

 

 

 

 

Nursing Semester I

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hours

 

Concepts of Self Care     

NURS 2010

3

 

Physical Assessment        

NURS 2020

3

 

 

 

Physical Assessment

Clinical Co-Requisite       

NURS 2021

1

 

Intro to Nursing              

NURS 2030

4

 

 

 

Intro to Nursing 

Clinical Co-Requisite                     

NURS 2031

4

 

Pharmacology                  

NURS 2040

1

 

 

 

Total [Semester Hours]

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

JUNIOR YEAR

 

 

 

 

Nursing Semester II

 

 

 Nursing Semester III

 

 

 

Hours

 

Hours

Psychopharmacology       

NURS 3020

1

Child Health Promotion      

NURS 3220

2

Psych-Mental Health       

NURS 3060

4

Nursing Informatics            

NURS 3050

1

Psych-Mental Health       

Clinical Co-Requisite

NURS 3061

4

Adult Health I                     

NURS 3070

4

Nursing Research            

NURS 3210

3

Adult Health I                     

Clinical Co-Requisite

NURS 3071

4

Clinical Integration I       

(taken in second semester Junior year)

NURS 3100

[1]

Lifespan Pharmacology       

NURS 3080

2

Total [Semester Hours]

 

12(+1)

Clinical Integration I          

(taken in second semester Junior year)

NURS 3100

[1]

 

 

Total [Semester Hours]

 

13(+1)

 

 

 

 

   SENIOR YEAR

 

 

 

Nursing Semester IV

 

 

 Nursing Semester V

 

 

 

Hours

 

Hours

Maternal Child                

NURS 4040

3

Adult Health II                            

NURS 4060

4

Maternal Child                

Clinical Co-Requisite

NURS 4041

3

Adult Health II                           

Clinical Co-Requisite

NURS 4061

4

Community Health         

NURS 4050

3

Leadership and Management      

NURS 4070

3

Community Health         

Clinical Co-Requisite

NURS 4051

3

Leadership and Management

Clinical Co-Requisite      

NURS 4071

3

Clinical Integration II      

(taken in second semester Senior year)

NURS 4100

[1]

Trends and Issues                        

NURS 4080

2

Total [Semester Hours]

13(+1)

 Clinical Integration II                 (taken in second semester Senior year)

NURS 4100   

[1]

 

Total [Semester Hours]

 

16(+1)

 

 

 

·        **Must be admitted to the School of Nursing to begin nursing courses. 

 

Many NURS prefix courses contain a clinical component which constitutes a designated number of the total course credit hours. Designated clinical credit hours may be found in the course description section of the University Bulletin. Student credit hours are described as follows: one (1) theory credit hour equals fifty (55) contact minutes each week throughout the semester. One (1) clinical credit hour equals 110 contact minutes each week throughout the semester.

 

Curriculum is full time for pre-licensure students. RN-BSN degree completion students may select a part time curriculum option.

 

Progression

A grade of “C” or better is required to pass any nursing course and to progress in the curriculum. When a course has a clinical component, the student must pass both the theory and the clinical component in order to pass the course. The policy on progression is available from the Director of the School of Nursing.

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RN-BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM

(Post-licensure--for RN's who desire to complete the BSN)

 Admission requirements to the RN-BSN track are the same as for the pre-licensure program. Applicants must complete nursing prerequisite courses and all but 6 hours of general education core requirements prior to admission to upper level nursing courses. In addition, authorization to practice as a registered nurse either by licensure or board authorization must be documented at the time of entrance. Upper division credit status must be determined by the RN-BSN coordinator or Director at the time of initial application for specified nursing courses. To receive escrow transfer credit for lower division nursing courses, students must submit verification of graduation from an NLNAC accredited program and document employment as an RN within the past three years at the time of application.

Students not graduating from an NLNAC accredited program must take College Examinations or courses as specifically advised by the RN-BSN coordinator or School of Nursing Director.

The RN-BSN track program begins in the summer term each year. The RN-BSN nursing major includes: Nurs.3010,3120,3150,3180,4010,4070,4050,4080,4120

NURSING MAJOR: 2010, 2020, 2021, 2030, 2031, 2040, 3020, 3040, 3050, 3060, 3061, 3070, 3071, 3080, 3100,3210, 4040, 4041, 4050, 4051, 4060, 4061, 4070, 4071, 4080, 4100

Students provide their own travel to and from clinical facilities as assigned by faculty. Related courses (if not taken in the Liberal Arts core requirements): BIOL 2010, 2020, 2300; MATH 1530; PSY 1010, 3100; SOC 2010.

 

For more information about APSU's RN-BSN program, contact Ms. Danielle White at (931) 221-7492 or by email at WhiteD@apsu.edu

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MSN ONLINE PROGRAM

Austin Peay State University offers an online Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) which has been approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The MSN program prepares nurses to teach in a variety of settings; provide advanced nursing care to rural, urban and underserved populations; assume position of leadership in health care; contribute to the body of nursing science and continue study at the doctoral level. The degree, which is offered through the Regent's Online Degree Program, is better known as the MSN-RODP.

Concentrations are available in nursing education, nursing administration, family nurse practitioner and nursing informatics. The program requires completion of 32-45 semester credit hours, depending on the specialization selected. Prospective students must complete an online application at  http://www.rodp.org/msn. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, eligibility to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee, resume and letters of recommendation. Admission is competitive. For more information about APSU's MSN-RODP program, contact Dr. Doris Davenport at (931) 221-7467 or by email at DavenportD@apsu.edu

 

 

 

 

 

School of Nursing
Austin Peay State University
McCord, Room 218
P. O. Box 4658
Clarksville TN 37044
Telephone: (931) 221-7710
Fax:  (931) 221-7595

For questions or comments, please call (931) 221-7710