Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Department: Nursing Building 77, Room 138 (850) 474-2884 College: Science and Technology Semester Hours Required for Degree: 135
Faculty: M. Lamborn (Chairperson), L.W. Boyd, L. Tibbits; Faculty Associates: R. Donofrio, K. Whitten, P. Rogers

The curriculum in the Nursing program prepares students who are already registered nurses to become clinical generalists who are leaders, managers, and life-long learners who integrate research findings into their nursing practice. The graduate is prepared to plan health care for individuals, families or groups.

Students should contact the department for an individual evaluation to determine applicability of transfer of Nursing and other upper division courses.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.S.N. must meet the requirements listed below.

Students are required to complete the RN program at a community college and be certified as registered nurses. Students are encouraged to complete the following courses during the RN program:

Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy & Physiology II

Microbiology with Lab

Human Growth & Development

Introduction to Sociology

Nursing ASN courses that total 45 sh

Basic Chemistry

General Psychology

Nutrition

Statistics

College Algebra

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Major (36 sh)

	NUR 3065	Health Assessment	4
	NUR 3065L	Health Assessment Lab	4
	NUR 3116	Concepts for Nursing Practice	3
	NUR 3837	Health Care Issues	3
	NUR 3895	Patient Education	3
	NUR 4165	Nursing Research	3
	NUR 4615	Family/Community Health Nursing	3
	NUR 4615L	Family/Community Health Nursing Lab	5
	NUR 4827	Nursing Practicum	2
	NUR 4836L	Nursing Practicum Lab	6

Major-Related (7 sh)

	CHM 2200	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	4
	HSC 3550	Pathophysiology	3

Upper Division Electives (9 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

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