Undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Overview
What you can do with the degree
The baccalaureate degree program prepares students for
beginning
positions in professional nursing practice. Graduates are able to
provide nursing care to individuals of all ages and families from
diverse cultural backgrounds in any setting offering health care
services. While health promotion, health maintenance, disease
prevention and teaching are emphasized, careful attention is paid to
the skills needed in the treatment of the acutely ill.
What you will learn
The baccalaureate curriculum provides students with a balance
between professional nursing courses and those in the liberal arts and
sciences. Courses in the natural and behavioral sciences and humanities
serve as a foundation for the nursing courses. Additionally, these
courses provide nursing majors with an opportunity to interact with
students in other major areas of study. Nursing courses begin during
the sophomore year and continue with increasing emphasis through the
junior and senior years. Clinical preparation begins in the second year
of study.
During clinical experiences, students are instructed by
faculty of
the Department of Nursing who are carefully chosen for their experience
as skilled nursing professionals and educators. Students observe and
participate in the provision of health care for individuals, families
and groups at a wide variety of health care agencies.
After the program
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to
apply for
licensure as registered nurses. The baccalaureate degree program
provides flexibility in career choices as well as a foundation for
continued formal study in master's and doctoral programs.
Curriculum (for students admitted Fall 2009)
First-Year, Fall Semester Courses
- CHEM 23 - General Chemistry - 4 credits
- ENG 001 - Written Expression - 3 credits
- PSYC 001 - General Psychology - 3 credits
- HDFS 005 - Human Development - 3 credits
- NH 50 - Challenges for New Health Students - 1 credit
TOTAL: 14 credits
First-Year, Spring Semester Courses
- CHEM 26 - Outline of Organic & Biochem - 4 credits
- NFS 43 or elective - Fundamentals of Nutrition - 3 credits
- SOC 001* - Introduction to Sociology - 3 credits
- PSYC 152 - Abnormal Psychology - 3 credits
- PHIL/REL - Philosophy/Religion/Ethics - 3 credits
TOTAL: 16 credits
Second-Year, Fall Semester Courses
- ANPS 19 - Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits
- MMG 65 - Microbiology & Pathogenesis - 4 credits
- NFS 43 or elective - Fundamentals of Nutrition - 3 credits
- STAT 111 - Elements of Statistics -3 credits
- PRNU 110 The Art & Science of Nursing - 3 credits
TOTAL: 17 credits
Second-Year, Spring Semester Courses
- ANPS 20 - Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits
- PRNU 111 - Research in Nursing - 3 credits
- PRNU 113 - Assessment of Health of Individuals &
Families
within Communities - 3 credits
- PRNU 114 Introduction to Clinical Practice - 3 credits
TOTAL: 13 credits
Third-Year, Fall Semester Courses
- NURS 120 - Pathophysiology - 3 credits
- PRNU 127 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan - 3 credits
- PRNU 128 - Nursing Implications of Drug Therapy - 3 credits
- PRNU 129 - Family Centered Care for Childbearing Women and
Newborns - 4 credits
- ENVS** or elective - Environmental Studies 3/4 credits
TOTAL: 16/17 credits
Third-Year, Spring Semester Courses
- PRNU 131 - Experiences of Alterations in Health I - 3
credits
- PRNU 132 or PRNU 235 - Caring for Children with Alterations
in
Health - 5 credits
- PRNU 134 - Caring for Adults & Elders with
Alterations in
Health I - 6 credits
- Elective*** - 3 credits
TOTAL: 17 credits
Fourth-Year, Fall Semester Courses
- PRNU 231 - Experience Chronic III & End of Life - 3
credits
- PRNU 234 - Caring for Adults & Elders with
Alterations in
Health II - 6 credits
- PRNU 132 or PRNU 235 - Caring for Individuals with
Alterations in
Mental Health - 5 credits
- Elective*** - 3 credits
TOTAL: 17 credits
Fourth-Year, Spring Semester Courses
- PRNU 240 - Contemporary Issues & Leadership - 6
credits
- PRNU 241 - Community/Public Health Nursing - 6 credits
- Elective*** - 3 credits
TOTAL: 15 credits
A grade of C or better is required in all courses
except general electives. Comulative GPA of at least 2.5
required. Complete progression policy is in the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
* Sociology 1 or any sociology course below 100.
** 3-4 credit environmental studies or environmental science course
required prior to graduation. ***6 credits meeting race relations and
ethnicity guidelines must be taken prior to graduation.
Applying
Potential students to the undergraduate B.S.
program
in nursing apply through UVM's
Undergraduate Admissions Office.
