The following curriculum outlines the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students enrolled in the Traditional Program. All science courses must have a laboratory. Students must achieve a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses and all professional nursing courses. These courses may not be taken for Passed/Not Passed grades. A cumulative University GPA of 2.00 or above must be maintained.
| Courses | Credits | |
| Prerequisite Courses: | ||
| Fall Semester I | ||
| ENG 1020 - Introductory College Writing (BC) | 4 | |
| BIO 1510 - Basic Biology 1 (Laboratory) (LS) | 4 | |
| CHM 1020 - General Chemistry 1 (Laboratory) (PS) | 4 | |
| PSY 1010 - Introductory Psychology (LS) | 4 | |
| Math Competency (MC) * | 0 - 3 | |
| Total: 16 - 19 | ||
| Winter Semester I | ||
| PSY 2400 - Developmental Psychology | 4 | |
| BIO 2200 - Introductory Microbiology (Laboratory) (LS) | 4 | |
| BIO 2870 - Anatomy and Physiology (Laboratory) | 5 | |
| CHM 1030 - General Chemistry II (Laboratory) | 4 | |
| SOC 2000 or ANT 2100 | 3 | |
| Math Competency (if needed) (MC) * | 0 - 3 | |
| Total: 20 - 23 | ||
| Fall Semester II - After admission to Nursing program | ||
| NUR 2010 - Health Assessment: History Taking and Physical Examination | 3 | |
| NUR 2030 - Pathophysiology Related to Nursing Practice | 3 | |
| NUR 2060 - Nursing Implications of Drug Administration | 3 | |
| NUR 2995 - Special Topics in Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Letters (PHI 1100 or 2320 recommended) (PL) | 3 | |
| Total: 15 | ||
| Winter Semester II | ||
| NUR 2050 - Supportive Measures for Basic Care Needs | 5 | |
| NFS 2030 - Nutrition and Health (ST) | 3 | |
| Ethical Issues in Society Exposure Area (if needed)(EI) | 3 | |
| Computer Literacy Competency (CL *) | 0 - 3 | |
| Oral Communications Competency (OC) * | 0 - 3 | |
| Total: 8 - 17 | ||
| Fall Semester III | ||
| NUR 3010 - Restorative Care of Adults and Elderly with Acute Illness | 5 | |
| NUR 3015 - Restorative Care: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Across the Life Span | 5 | |
| ENG 3010 - Intermediate Writing (IC) | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Competency (CT) * | 0 - 3 | |
| Total: 13 - 16 | ||
| Winter Semester III | ||
| NUR 3020 - Restorative Care of Adults and Elderly with Chronic Illness (WI) | 5 | |
| NUR 3400 - Nursing Research | 2 | |
| Foreign Culture (FC) (NUR 4800 recommended) | 3 | |
| American Society and Institutions (AI) | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (VP) | 3 | |
| Total: 16 | ||
| Fall Semester IV | ||
| NUR 4010 - Integrative Care of Children and Families | 5 | |
| NUR 4020 - Integrative Care of the Perinatal Family | 5 | |
| NUR 4040 - Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice | 4 | |
| Total: 14 | ||
| Winter Semester IV | ||
| NUR 4050 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 5 | |
| NUR 4120 - Community Focused Nursing Practice (CD) | 6 | |
| NUR 4060 - Synthesis of Core Nursing Knowledge | 2 | |
| Historical Studies (HS) | 3 | |
| Total: 16 | ||
| Nursing Credits | 61 | |
| Non-Nursing Credits | 65 | |
| Total BSN Credits: | 126 | |
* General Education Competency Requirements may be satisfied by examination. See www.testing.wayne.edu or call 313-577-3400 for further information. Completion of competencies by test does not result in credit hours applied toward the degree. Students must meet the required 126 credit hour minimum to complete degree requirements.
The last thirty credits of course work must be taken at Wayne State University.
The curriculum design is for informational purposes and is subject to change by the College of Nursing. The schedule is tentative. Contact your advisor to develop an individualized Plan of Work.
