NURSING
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| Specializations: | RN-BSN |
| Department: | Nursing
Building 77, Room 138
(850) 474-2884 |
| College: | Science and Technology |
Semester Hours Required for Degree: RN-BSN -135
Faculty: M. Lamborn (Chairperson), L.W. Boyd, L. Tibbits; Faculty Associates: J. Barker, R. Donofrio, K. Whitten, P.
Rogers
The curriculum in the Nursing program prepares students 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.
The RN-BSN specilization is designed for those students who have already completed the RN program at a community
college or hospital.
Students should contact the department for an individual evaluation to determine applicability of transfer of Nursing and other
upper division courses.
RN-BSN
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements, students in this specialization 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
If necessary, students can complete college algebra, statistics, chemistry, and nutrition at UWF.
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major and major-related courses. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in
major courses.
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.
General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.
Major (36 sh)
| NUR 3065 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 3065L | Health Assessment Lab | 3 |
| NUR 3116 | Concepts for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 3837 | Health Care Issues | 2 |
| NUR 3xx0 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 4165 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 4615 | Family & Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 4615L | Family & Community Health Nursing Lab | 5 |
| NUR 4827 | Nursing Management & Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 4836L | Nursing Management & Leadership Lab | 5 |
| NUR 3000/4000 level elective | 3 |
Major-Related (7 sh)
| CHM 2200/L | Fundamentals of Organic & Biochemistry | 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.
Enrollment Services
July 1999
