Nursing (Part-time)
- CAREER DEGREE
- MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
- NEWBURGH CAMPUS
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Nursing (Part-time) Gateway Courses:
- Key courses: NUR 101, NUR 102, NUR 201, NUR 202, NUR 203, NUR 205
- Electives: General elective, Liberal Arts elective. We recommend the following possible courses that may be required by most BSN programs: PSY 220, MAT 120, PHL 220.
Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).
- PPREREQUISITE
- CCOREQUISITE
- P/CPRE/COREQUISITE
First Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Freshman English 1 (G10A [w] & G11A) | P | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 (G2A) | P | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits | 7 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Meet Nursing department advisor to plan timeline for applying to the program
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Freshman English 2 (G7A & G12A) | P | 3 |
| BIO 112 | Anatomy & Physiology 2 (G2A) | P | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits | 7 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Attend pre-nursing group advising session
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Either |
Microbiology for Health Prof. | P/C | 3 |
|
Or |
General Microbiology | P | (4) |
| PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology (G3A) | 3 | |
| COM 100* | Oral Communication (G10A [o])* | P | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits | 7 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Take the TEAS exam
- Apply for admission to the Nursing program
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Either MAT102 |
Intermediate Algebra (G1A) | P | 3 |
| Or MAT120 |
Introduction to Statistics (G1A) | P | |
| Or MAT121 or higher |
College Algebra (G1A) | P | |
| ________ | Category E Social Science (G6A) | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credits | 6 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Plan on attending the new nursing student orientation
Fifth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 101 | Nursing 1: Fundamentals | C | 7 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Begin researcing BSN programs
Sixth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 102 | Nursing 2: Fundamentals | P | 10 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Consider taking Pharmacology in Summer session
- LPN to RN students may take the Excelsior exam for Maternal/Child Health, if eligible, to advance to Nursing 4
Seventh Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 201 | Nursing 3: Caring for the Growing Family | P, P/C | 7 |
| NUR 205 | Pharmacology & The Human Body | P, P/C | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 10 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Check Degree Works to ensure all required courses and electives have been taken or are planned
- Make final decisions and apply for BSN programs
Eigth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 202 | Nursing 4: Physical and Mental Illness | P | 9 |
| NUR 203 | Nursing 5: Transition to Practice | P | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits | 10 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Apply for graduation
- Attend pinning ceremony and graduation
- Take the NCLEX review course
- Take the NCLEX exam (preferably within 3 months of graduation)
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64
Notes:
*COM 101 satisfies the requirement of COM 100