Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 517 Additional General Education and Support Courses • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) *Additional WSU Gen Ed Courses for Core, Breadth and Degree Requirements to meet an Associate of Science Degree Sample Plan of Study for General Education and Support Courses First Semester Second Semester • ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing Credits: (3) or equivalent • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) These courses must be completed before Third Semester • American Institution Gen Ed Course (3) • * Humanities Gen Ed Course (3) • *Gen Ed SS Social Science (3) Third Semester • ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing Credits: (3) Fourth Semester • *Gen Ed HU or CA Humanities or Creative Arts (3) • Gen Ed CIL Computer Information Literacy (4) • *Gen Ed CA Creative Arts (3) *Note: * University diversity requirement for AS Degree can be met by taking an approved course. See Diversity Requirement Nursing PN-to-RN [RN Completion] (AS) The AS Degree is one of two options for PN-to-RN (RN Completion) • Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "B-" in all Nursing courses in addition to a grade of "C" in each support course. • Credit Hour Requirement: A minimum of 61 credit hours is required for the AS (this does not include Practical Nursing Program nursing courses). Twenty residency hours are also required. Clinical Ratio is 1:3 (one clinical credit hour means there are three clock hours of clinical) Advisement Contact the School of Nursing Enrollment Director at (801) 626-7774, prompt 6, for admission advisement. Admission Requirements Admission is competitive; therefore, the criteria listed on the application form should be considered as minimum standards. School of Nursing Enrollment Director at (801) 626-7774, prompt 6. Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the PN to RN (RN Completion) Program. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact the School of Nursing Enrollment Director. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by School of Nursing Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements are outlined on the admissions application available at http:// weber.edu/nursing. Applicants to this program must have an LPN license or be eligible for testing for the NCLEX-PN exam. Accepted applicants must have their PN license prior to the end of their third semester. Major Course Requirements for PN- to-RN (RN Completion) AS Option Nursing Courses Required (must be taken in sequence) PNto RN students start in the 3rd semester of the associate degree program. Third Semester • NRSG 2500 - Patient Centered Nursing Care 3 Credits: (3) • NRSG 2550 - Patient Centered Nursing Care Clinical 3 Credits: (3) • NRSG 3100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 2 Credits: (3) Fourth Semester • NRSG 3200 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 Credits: (3) • NRSG 3300 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Credits: (3) • NRSG 3350 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Preceptorship Credits: (3) Prerequisite/Support Courses Required (must be taken in sequence listed or earlier) Prerequisite and support courses must be completed and passed with a "C" or better prior to progression to the next semester. NURSING PREREQUISITE • Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Utah PN-NCLEX eligible with passing LPN Boards during semester three. • CHEM 1050 PS - Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry Credits: (5) or • CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5) • WSU Math QL Requirement And • HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4) • HT HS 1111 - Inte grated Human Anato my and Physiology II Credits: (4) OR • ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog