Pre-Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (AHN)
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Uses effective communication in formal and informal interactions with individuals and group including clients, families, and communities. (UO 1, 10)
- Applies critical thinking process to professional nursing practice. (UO 2)
- Synthesizes knowledge from nursing, scientific, and humanistic disciplines to guide nursing practice. (UO 3, 4, 6)
- Uses the nursing process to promote, maintain, and restore health for individuals, families, and groups within communities. (UO 2, 9)
- Participates with others in providing high-quality, cost-effective care and in promoting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and groups within communities. (UO 7)
- Applies research findings to improve and refine nursing practice. (UO 3)
- Evaluates nursing practice in relation to professional/legal standards, ethical principles, and sensitivity to the cultural differences of clients. (UO 8)
- Exercises leadership for the evaluation and enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. (UO 7, 10)
- Values continuing personal and professional development. (UO 5)
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Major Requirements at AHN | 50 | |
| Major Requirements at SRU | 27 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
ROCK STUDIES 2 REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| PHIL 325 | Medical/Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| CHEM 104 & CHEM 113 | Introduction Chemistry I and Clinical Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Additional Rock Studies Requirements | ||
| Required Thematic Thread Cooursework: 2 | ||
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 4 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 10 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Must earn a “C” or better
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework Completed at AHN: | ||
| NURS 111 | Foundations of Nursing | 12 |
| NURS 211 | Nursing Care of Adult (Med-Surg) | 12 |
| NURS 212 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 311 | Nursing Care of Patients/Families Across the Lifespan | 12 |
| NURS 411 | Nusing Care of Critically Ill Adult | 6 |
| NURS 412 | Transition of Professional Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NURS 413 | NCLEX Prep | 1 |
| Subtotal | 50 | |
| Required SRU Coursework 1 | ||
| Required Nursing Courses * | ||
| NURS 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 311 | Introduction to Health Care Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 312 | Nursing in Transition | 3 |
| NURS 327 | Group Process for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 331 | Evidence-Based Health Assessment & Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 422 | Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 426 | Community and Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 434 | Leadership and Management in Nursing with Practice Experience | 3 |
| Nursing Electives 1 | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| The Teaching-Learning Process in Nursing | ||
| Workshop | ||
| Politics and Policy Nursing | ||
| Delivery of Nursing Care in a Managed Care Environment/Clinical | ||
| Financial Management for Nursing Case Managers | ||
| Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Systems | ||
| Innovative Technology for Healthy Communities | ||
| Nursing Case Management in Today's Healthcare Environment | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Developing Transcultural Awareness Among Health Professionals | ||
| Cardiovascular Function: Nursing Assessment & Treatment | ||
| Advanced Healthcare Informatics | ||
| Bioterrorism and Disaster Management: The Nurse's Role | ||
| Nursing for Palliative and End-of-Life Issues | ||
| Social Media and Healthcare | ||
| Workshop | ||
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
- 1
Must earn a “C” or better
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
CO-CURRICULAR AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Job shadowing
- Career education services
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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PRE-NURSING PROGRAM - N121/AHN
This program is effective as of Summer 2025
Revised: 09.22.2025
UCC 11.26.2024
FOUR YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar | 1 |
| NURS 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 113 | Clinical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery | 3 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 111 | Foundations of Nursing (AHN) | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 211 | Nsg Care of Adult (Med-Surg) (AHN) | 3 |
| NURS 212 | Pharmacology for Nursing (AHN) | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 270 | Community & Mental Health Nursing (CCBC) | 4 |
| BIOL 215 | Microbiology (CCBC) | 4 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
NURS 311 | Nsg Care of Pts/Fam Across Lifespan (AHN) |
|
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 411 | Nsg Care of Critical Ill Adult (AHN) | 6 |
| NURS 412 | Transition to Professional Nsg Practice (AHN) | 5 |
| NURS 413 | NCLEX Prep (AHN) | 1 |
| PHIL 325 | Medical/Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Spring | ||
| RN to BSN Program | 24 | |
Students progress at their own pace |
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| Hours | 24 | |
| RN to BSN Program | 21 | |
| Students progress at their own pace | ||
| Hours | 21 | |
| Total Hours** | 120 | |
PRE-NURSING PROGRAM - N121/AHN
Revised: 07.17.2025