Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated (BSN) focuses on the knowledge, values, and skills needed for professional nursing practice. Students gain experience with individuals of all ages, as well as with families and communities in a wide variety of clinical settings. Clinical experiences reflect the complex and diverse nature of today's complex health care system. Leadership abilities for managing nursing care in hospitals and other health care settings are developed. Current ethical, legal, social, and political issues affecting nursing practice and health care are studied and the value of nursing research for professional practice is emphasized. The program provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing.

Curriculum

The Accelerated BSN must be completed on a full-time basis.

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU315 Health Assessment* 4
NURSU451 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I 3
NURSU471 Professional Practice Seminar I 1
NURSU461 Foundations & Gerontologic Nursing* 6
IP711 IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS 1
IP### IP Concentration Course of Choice 1
Semester Total 16

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU452 Pathophysiology-Pharmacology II 3
NURSU464 Research & Evidence-based Practice in Nursing 2
NURSU387 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing* 5
NURSU454 Medical Surgical Nursing I* 6
Semester Total 16

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU417 Women's Health* 5
NURSU405 Nursing Care with Children & Their Families* 5
NURSU409 Population Focused Nursing* 5
NURSU472  Professional Practice Seminar II 1 
Semester Total 16

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU372  Health Care Systems and Policy  2 
NURSU376 Leadership & Management in Nursing† 3
NURSU455 Medical Surgical Nursing II Synthesis Practicum 7
Semester Total 12
Curriculum Total 60
Prerequisite Credit Hour Total 60
Required Credit Hour Total 120

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU315 Health Assessment* 4
NURSU451 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I 3
NURSU471 Professional Practice Seminar I 1
NURSU461 Foundations & Gerontologic Nursing* 6
IP711 IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS 1
IP### IP Concentration Course of Choice 1
Semester Total 16

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU452 Pathophysiology-Pharmacology II 3
NURSU464 Research & Evidence-based Practice in Nursing 2
NURSU387 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing* 5
NURSU454 Medical Surgical Nursing I* 6
Semester Total 16

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU417 Women's Health* 5
NURSU405 Nursing Care with Children & Their Families* 5
NURSU409 Population Focused Nursing* 5
NURSU472  Professional Practice Seminar II 1 
Semester Total 16

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NURSU372 Healthcare Systems & Policy† 2
NURSU376 Leadership & Management in Nursing† 3
NURSU455 Medical Surgical Nursing II Synthesis Practicum 7
Semester Total 12
Curriculum Total 60
Prerequisite Credit Hour Total 60
Required Credit Hour Total 120

* Clinical course
† Online course