Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (Little Rock campus): Plan of Study
Fall 1
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 31146: Pathophysiologic Basis for Health Assessment | 6 (Fall semester Rotation 1: July-August) |
| NURS 31185: Foundations of Professional Nursing: Theory | 5 |
| NURS 31195: Foundations of Professional Nursing: Clinical | 5 |
| NURS 31153: Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: 19 Credits
Spring 1
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 31165: Nursing Care of Childbearing Families | 5 |
| NURS 31175: Nursing Care of Children | 5 |
| NURS 32103: Therapeutic Communication and Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 32161: Capstone I | 1 |
Total Semester Credits: 14 credits
Summer I
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 32171: ATI Seminar | 1 |
Total Semester Credits: 1 credit
Fall II: Option 1
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 41143: Leadership and Professionalism in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 42161: Capstone II | 1 |
| NURS 42136: Care and Management of Adults Theory and Practicum | 6 |
| NURS 42146: Acute Care of Adults Theory and Practicum | 6 |
Total Semester Credits: 16
Fall II: Option 2
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 41143: Leadership and Professionalism in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 42161: Capstone II | 1 |
| NURS 41135: Community/Public Health Nursing Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| NURS 42105: Nursing Care of the Older Adult Theory and Practicum | 5 |
Total Semester Credits: 14
Spring II: Option 1
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 49131: Senior Capstone (All Students) | 1 |
| NURS 42136: Care and Management of Adults Theory and Practicum | 6 |
| NURS 42146: Acute Care of Adults Theory and Practicum | 6 |
| NURS 41103: Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
Total Semester Credits: 15
Spring II: Option 2
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 49131: Senior Capstone (All Students) | 1 |
| NURS 41103: Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
| NURS 41135: Community/Public Health Nursing Theory and Practicum | 5 |
| NURS 42105: Nursing Care of the Older Adult Theory and Practicum | 5 |
Total Semester Credits: 13
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 120 credits (58 pre-requisites plus 62 nursing)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (Northwest Arkansas campus): Plan of Study
Summer I
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 31146: Pathophysiologic Basis of Health Assessment | 6 credits |
| NURS 32901: Professional Nursing I: Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice | 1 credit |
| NURS 33065: Foundations of Nursing Practice | 5 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 12 credits
Fall I
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 33097: Health and Illness Concepts I: Care of Clients with Common Health Problems | 7 credits |
| NURS 33002: Professional Nursing II: Health CareSystems and Quality Care | 2 credits |
| NURS 33072: Basic Pharmacology I | 2 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 11 credits
Fall II
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 33033: Professional Nursing Ill: Intro to Evidence-Based Practice & Nursing Research | 3 credits |
| NURS 33105: Health and Illness Concepts II: Care of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family | 5 credits |
| NURS 33082: Basic Pharmacology II | 2 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 10 credits
Spring I
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 33137: Health and Illness Concepts III: Care of Clients with Complex Health Problems | 7 credits |
| NURS 33043: Professional Nursing IV: Leadership and Management of Care Concepts | 3 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 10 credits
Spring II
| Course | Semester Credits |
| NURS 33144: Health and Illness Concepts IV: Care of Vulnerable Populations | 4 credits |
| NURS 33157: Health and Illness Concepts V: Care of Clients with Multi-System Health Problems | 7 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 11 credits
Summer II
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 33053: Professional Nursing V: Concept Synthesis | 3 credits |
| NURS 33165: Clinical Immersion Capstone | 5 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 8 credits
Overall
Total Program Credits: 120 credits (58 pre-requisites plus 62 nursing)