Nursing, RN to BSN Sample Degree Plan

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Note: This sample degree plan is based on the minimum number of required courses from local state colleges’ Associate of Science in Nursing programs. Individual degree plans will vary based on the courses taken and their equivalence to Palm Beach Atlantic University Courses.

120 Credit Hours*

ENUR 4883 Capstone RN-BSN Practicum, the capstone course, should be taken near the end of the student’s course of study.

Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours)

ENUR 3803 - Transition to BSN Role 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 3813 - Health Assessment for the Practicing RN 3 Credit Hour(s)
GENG 1223 - Composition II 3 Credit Hour(s)
MIN 1003 - Exploring the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours)

GHUM 1013 - Humanities I 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 1853 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hour(s) (Note: This class is a prerequisite for Statistics)
ENUR 3824 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 4 Credit Hour(s)
MUS 2162 - Music Appreciation 2 Credit Hour(s) (Music or Art Appreciation)
ENUR 4710 - Professional Nursing Competency 0 Credit Hour(s)

Semester 3 (13 Credit Hours)

GHUM 1023 - Humanities II 3 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 2003 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
EPSY 2183 - Life Span Development 3 Credits Hours (a prerequisite of General Psychology may be required)
GHHP 1091 - Lifetime Fitness 1 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 3233 - Community Nursing 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 4720 - Professional Nursing Competency 0 Credit Hour(s)

Semester 4 (12 Credit Hours)

GHUM 1033 - Humanities III 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 4343 - Healthcare Policy: Economic and Ethical Analysis 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 3223 - Nursing Research 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 4730 - Professional Nursing Competency 0 Credit Hour(s)

Semester 5 (12 Credit Hours)

ENUR XXXX - Nursing Elective 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 4203 - Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
MIN 4153 - Christian Values & Biblical Faith 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENUR 4883 - Capstone RN-BSN Practicum 3 Credit Hour(s)