BSN Honors Program
Introduction
The BSN Honors Program is designed to cultivate the top 10% of BSN students for graduate studies, including the option of entering the BSN to PhD Program in Nursing. The program has clear admission and curriculum requirements, and includes a mentoring program.
Admission Requirements
Potential Honors students will be identified during the fall semester of the junior year and are invited to consider participation in the program. During the fall semester, they will be assigned to a faculty mentor, who will guide the student in completing the application for admission to the Honors Program. The application is due December 1.
Pre-Admission Criteria
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Acceptance into the College of Nursing BSN program.
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Entering GPA of 3.0 on all pre-requisite course work.
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A score of 90 or above on the NLN Pre-admission Exam.
Admission to the program will be based on the following criteria:
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Acceptance in the Pre-admission component of the program.
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Three letters of support from faculty.
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Resume including evidence of leadership and community involvement.
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A written essay on the student’s long-term goals and why they want to participate in the Honors Program.
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A GPA in nursing courses of 3.5 or above.
Curriculum
Junior Level Courses
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Summer Session |
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| N3305: | Foundations of Professional Nursing I Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| N3313: | Health Assessment | 3 |
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Fall Semester |
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| N3323: | Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 |
| N3335.5: | Foundations of Professional Nursing II Theory and Practicum | 5.5 |
| One Junior specialty Theory and Practicum Course | 5.5 | |
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Spring Semester |
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| NUSC5013: | Research Methodology (Honors Course - Graduate Level) | 3 |
| Two Junior specialty Theory and Practicum Course | 11 | |
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Summer Session |
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| N4042: | Summer Extern Program and Role Seminar (undergraduate) | 2 |
| NUSC5111: | Introduction to
Professional Practice Management (Honors Course - Graduate Level) |
1 |
Senior Level Courses
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Fall Semester |
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| N4305: | Nursing Care of Adults Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| N4435: | Leadership and Management Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| NUSC5023: | Research – Advanced Nursing
Research (Honors Course - Graduate Level) |
3 |
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Spring Semester |
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| N4415: | Community Health Nursing Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| N4455: | Nursing Care of Older Adults Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| N4772: | Complex Health Problems Across the Life Span | 2 |
| NUSC5003: | Theory in Nursing (Honors Course - Graduate Level) | 3 |
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Total Number of Hours |
67 |
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Progression Criteria
To remain in the program, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA in all nursing courses.
Note:
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There is no assurance that students will be able to transfer graduate honor courses to another school.
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Graduate Honors Courses are counted as baccalaureate credits.
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Upon completion of the baccalaureate program, students must meet all criteria for admission into the master's program. There is no assurance students will be admitted to specialty/MNSc programs.
For additional information about the College of Nursing BSN Honors Program, contact Ms. Linda Calhoun at 501-686-6516 or email lcalhoun@uams.edu