518 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES • 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 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 (2-4) • Gen Ed CA Creative Arts (3) Nursing, RN-to-BSN (BS) • Admission Requirements: Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Program or equivalent program. A challenge examination may be required for those graduating from an equivalent program. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Utah without restrictions is required. • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "B-" or better is required in all upper division nursing courses, and a grade of "C" or better is required for all support courses. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for a Bachelor of Science Degree. Of the 120 hours, 40 must be upper division level. The BSN nursing curriculum provides 28 upper division hours. 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 applicationform should be considered as minimum standards. Applicants must first apply for admission to, or be a current matriculated student of, Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing program. Applications maybe obtained through the School of Nursing Enrollment Director. Applications must be completed and on file by the admission cycle application deadline. An application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the School of Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements are outlined on the applicant website available at http://weber. edu/nursing. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Prerequisites Students must have completed the following classes or their equivalent. • CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5) or • CHEM 1050 PS - Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry Credits: (5) • *Human Anatomy and Human Physiology (8 cr) OR • HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4) and • HTHS 1111 - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) • ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing Credits: (3) • WSU Quantitative Literacy Requirements (Math 1030,1040,1050,1080) * HTHS LS1110 and 1111 (or previous 111,112, and 113 is an acceptable equivalent) Major Course Requirements for BS Degree (RN to BSN) Nursing Courses Required (25 credit hours) Complete the following classes: • NRSG 4100 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 Credits: (3) • NRSG 4200 - Scholarship for Evidence- Based Practice Credits: (3) • NRSG 4300 - Healthcare Policy and Decision Making Credits: (3) • NRSG 4400 - Population Health in Nursing Credits: (4) • NRSG 4500 - Nursing Management and Leadership Credits: (3) • NRSG 4600 - Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare Credits: (3) Select six (6) credit hours from the following courses: • NRSG 4045 - ELNEC: End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium Credits: (3) • NRSG 4050 - Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span Credits: (3) • NRSG 4060 - Oncology Nursing Credits: (3) • NRSG 4070 - Threats and Crises: Nursing Response Credits: (3) • NRSG 4080 - Nursing: High Risk Adult Credits: (3) • NRSG 4090 - Nursing: High Risk OB/ Pediatric Patient Credits: (3) • NRSG 4700 - Forensic Nursing Credits: (3) Upper Division Elective (3 credit hours) Complete 3 hours of upper division credits from any department. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog