BSN Traditional

Admission to the BSN Traditional Program

The BSN Traditional Program is a 4-semester program over two years with no summer classes. Alternate progression plans with the same courses may be available as needed. Students who have met the requirements for admission to UNMC can apply through NursingCAS (http://nursingcas.org/), a centralized application service for students applying to registered nursing (RN) programs at all levels. Students who have a Bachelor’s degree may apply for the Traditional and/or the Accelerated tracks.

Admission to the College of Nursing is a competitive process and is based primarily on your campus preference, the GPA of the required prerequisite courses, the total number of prerequisite courses completed at the time of the application, the receipt of positive references, and a personal statement. A preadmission interview may be requested. See the Undergraduate Admission Requirements Policy (5.2.3) in the Student Policies section for details.

Students Whose First Language is not English

For applicants whose native language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Pearson (PTE) is required for admissions. Test results must be recent (within five years prior to applying to UNMC). See the English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students policy (5.2.5) in the Student Policies section for details.

Transfer Credit

The College of Nursing may accept transfer credit earned in an accredited college. The College is the final authority on granting transfer credit and determining how transfer courses and credits apply toward a degree in nursing. Transfer credits are recorded with no grade or quality points assigned. Grades from transfer courses may be considered for admission purposes. See the Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy (5.2.8) in the Student Policies section for details.

Admission Key Dates

• Application Opens: September 1
• Application Due: February 1
• Program Start: August

BSN Plan of Study Information

There are a minimum of 58 credit hours of non-nursing requirements taken at any accredited general education institution for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. In addition, to receive the BSN students must complete 62 hours of nursing courses for a total of 120 credits for the BSN degree.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Credit Hours
NRSG 311	PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH I	2
NRSG 312	HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE	4
NRSG 313	PATIENT CENTERED CARE I	4
NRSG 314	PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLINICAL I	4
NRSG 317	PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS I	2
	Credit Hours	16
	Total Credit Hours	16

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Second Semester		Credit Hours
NRSG 316	EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND LEADERSHIP IN NURSING	3
NRSG 331	PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH II	2
NRSG 332	PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS II	2
NRSG 333	PATIENT CENTERED CARE II	5
NRSG 334	PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLIN II	4
	Credit Hours	16
	Total Credit Hours	16

Plan of Study Grid

Second Year
First Semester		Credit Hours
NRSG 411	PATIENT CENTERED CARE III	4
NRSG 412	PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLIN III	4
NRSG 413	POPULATION CENTERED CARE	5
NRSG 415	POLICY AND ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY	3
	Credit Hours	16
	Total Credit Hours	16

Plan of Study Grid

Second Year
Second Semester		Credit Hours
NRSG 419	TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING	4
NRSG 421	PATIENT CENTERED CARE IV	3
NRSG 422	PATIENT CENTERED CARE CLINICAL IV	3
NRSG 424	LEADERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE	4
	Credit Hours	14
	Total Credit Hours	14

Note: The BSN curriculum will continuously evolve to offer superior preparation for the changing demands of modern nursing. Course numbers, titles and other details are subject to change.