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)

GENG 1223 - Composition II 3 Credit Hours
GHUM 1013 - Humanities I 3 Credit Hours
MIN 1003 - Exploring the Bible 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 3803 - Transition to BSN Role 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 4710 - Professional Nursing Competency 0 Credit Hours

Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours)

GHUM 1023 - Humanities II 3 Credit Hours
MAT 1853 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours (Note: This class is a prerequisite for Statistics)
COM 1113 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 3813 - Health Assessment for the Practicing RN 3 Credit Hours
EPSY 2183 - Life Span Development with a prerequisite of General Psychology may be required
ENUR 4720 - Professional Nursing Competency 0 Credit Hours

Semester 3 (12 Credit Hours)

MAT 2003 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
GMUS 2312 - Music Appreciation 2 Credit Hours
Fine Arts Elective: Music or Art Appreciation
GHUM 1033 - Humanities III 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 3824 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 4 Credit Hours
ENUR 4730 - Professional Nursing Competency 0 Credit Hours

Semester 4 (12 Credit Hours)

ENUR 4343 - Healthcare Policy: Economic and Ethical Analysis 3 Credit Hours
PLS 3003 - Freedom in American Society 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 3233 - Community Nursing 3 Credit Hours
ENUR 3223 - Nursing Research 3 Credit Hours

Semester 5 (12 Credit Hours)

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