05-06 Catalog University General Education Requirements:_47 credit hours + with a minimum of a C in each class Writing: EG 0English Comp I + and EG 0 English Comp II + Speaking & Listening: SP 0 Public Speaking + Quantitative & Mathematical Reasoning: -5 hrs from approved core list: MA 0 College Algebra or MA College Algebra with Review or MA 56 Principles of Mathematics Information Technology: - hrs: UL 00 Info Literacy and Technology () IS 0/ Intro to Micro Computer Applications Creative Arts: - hrs from approved core list: AR 05 Art Appreciation, MU 6 Music Appreciation, TH 05 Theatre Appreciation Humanities: PI 5 Introduction to Philosophy + or PI 0 Ethics + and HI 0 World Cultures to 500, HI 0 Modern World Civilizations, HI US History To 877, or HI US History Since 877 Life & Physical Sciences: 9- hrs from approved core list: GB40/4 Principles of Biology/Lab and CH0/ General Chemistry/Lab Social & Behavioral Sciences: 6 hrs from approved core list PY 00 Intro to Psychology and SO 0 Intro to Sociology Multicultural Perspectives: 6- hrs from approved core list: AN 0 Contemporary Cultures, ID 0 Issues in Ethnic & Gender Studies, GE 0 World Regional Geography, GE 454 Cultural Geography, PO 0 International Relations, Modern Language I or II, or advanced-level Modern Language course, or university-related study abroad experience Personal & Social Well-Being: 4-6 hrs from approved core list: BU 4 Personal Finance, BU 9 Ethics, Social Resp & Sustainability, LR 70 Principles of Leadership, HL 50 Critical Health Issues and Decisions in Society, PE 00 Active Living, SO 6 Intimate Relationships Note that no single course may be used to fulfill two core areas simultaneously. In most cases, students may satisfy both a core requirement and a major requirement with a single course. =Application Prerequisite Courses
05-06 Catalog Required Nursing Courses: 60 hours with a minimum of a C in each class Sequence and pre- and co- requisites are very important! NU 06 NU 08 NU NU NU 06 NU 07 NU 40 NU 74 NU 75 NU 76 NU 77 NU 79 NU 8 NU 84 NU 85 NU 46 NU 48 NU 49 NU 40 NU 4 NU 454 NU 486 NU 489 NU 49 NU 49 Intro to Professional Nursing Essentials for Professional Nursing Nursing Fundamentals Nursing Fundamentals Practicum Health Assessment Health Assessment Lab Pharmacology Adult Health Nursing I Adult Health Nursing Practicum Mental Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing Practicum Decision Making in Nursing I Geriatric Nursing Adult Health Nursing II Adult Health Nursing II Practicum Maternal/Newborn Nursing Pediatric and Family Nursing Maternal/Newborn & Pediatric Nursing Practicum Nursing Research Decision Making in Nursing II Facing the Challenge of NCLEX-RN Public Health Nursing Public Health Nursing Practicum Nursing Leadership Transition into Professional Nursing Practicum Nursing theory courses: credit hour = contact hour Nursing lab courses: credit hour = contact hours Nursing practicum courses: credit hour = 4 contact hours Other Required Courses: hours with a minimum of a C in each class PY ZO 6 ZO 6 ZO 64 GB 85 MC 6 MC 7 PY 50 Developmental Psychology Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology Lab Human Pathophysiology Nutrition Microbiology Microbiology Lab Statistics (or MA 4, BU55) Minimum Grade Point Average Requirements.5 Emporia State University Department of Nursing grade point average is required in the following prerequisite courses for admission to Department of Nursing: EG 0/0, GB 40/4**, CH 0/**, PY 00/, SP 0, SO 0 *, and MA 0 *. ( * May choose any course that fulfills that Gen Ed.; ** Or suitable course with department approval) CAAP Exam: Writing, Reading, Math Total Hours and Residency Requirements 8 credit hours (minimum): 60 hours completed at a four-year college or university: credit hours (minimum) completed at ESU: 45 upper division hours: Residency Requirements can be met in one of two ways: ) Earn a total of 75 hours of resident credit, of which 6 must be within the final hours Or ) Earn 0 of the final 45 hours in residence, of which 6 of the final hours must be in residence Additional Information The Emporia State University Department of Nursing, a department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, offers a four-year baccalaureate program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function as professional nurses. Students completing the 8 credit hour program receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and are eligible to take the nursing national licensure examination (NCLEX-RN).
05-06 Catalog This checklist has been created as a guide and is not considered an official document. Students are responsible for checking for required prerequisites in the University Catalog for all courses listed. For further information about meeting degree requirements, consult your academic advisor and the University Catalog. First year Fall: 8 hours First year Spring: 7 hours EG 0 Composition I + MA 0 College Algebra + * GB 40 / 4 Principles of Biology & Lab +** PY 00 Introductory Psychology + SP 0 Public Speaking + TH 05 Theatre Appreciation* 4 EG 0 Composition II + CH 0 / General Chemistry & Lab +** PY Developmental Psychology + SO course + * PE 00 Active Living + * UL 00 Info Literacy & Technology* 5 Second year Fall: 6 hours Second year Spring: 8 hours NU 06 Intro to Professional Nursing NU 08 Essentials for Professional Nursing NU Nursing Fundamentals ZO 6/6 Anatomy & Physiology, Lab+ GB 85 Nutrition+ 5 NU Nursing Fundamentals Practicum NU 06 Health Assessment NU 07 Health Assessment Lab ZO 64 Human Pathophysiology+ MC 6 / 7 Microbiology & Lab+ HI General Education Course (Humanities) HL 50 Critical Issues/Decisions in Health + * 4 Third year Fall: 6 hours Third year Spring: 5 hours NU 40 Pharmacology NU 74 Adult Health Nursing I NU 75 Adult Health Nursing I Practicum NU 76 Mental Health Nursing NU 77 Mental Health Nursing Practicum AN 0 Understanding Contemporary Cultures* NU 79 Decision Making in Nursing I NU 8 Geriatric Nursing NU 84 Adult Health Nursing II NU 85 Adult Health Nursing II Practicum PY 50 Statistics (or MA4, BU55)+ ** PI 5 Intro to Philosophy (or PI0 Ethics) + Fourth year Fall: 6 hours Fourth year Spring: hours NU 46 Maternal/Newborn Nursing NU 48 Pediatric and Family Nursing NU 49 Maternal/Newborn & Pediatric Nursing Practicum NU 40 Nursing Research NU 4 Decision Making in Nursing II ID 0 Ethnic & Gender Studies* NU 454 Facing the Challenge of NCLEX-RN NU 486 Public Health Nursing NU 489 Public Health Nursing Practicum NU 49 Nursing Leadership NU 49 Transition into Professional Nursing Practicum Legend * May choose any course that meets General Education Requirements **Or suitable course with department approval + Must receive a C or better in the course All practicum courses must be passes. Nursing theory courses: credit hour = contact hour; Nursing lab courses: credit hour = contact hours; Nursing practicum courses: credit hour = 4 contact hours
05-06 Catalog The Emporia State University Department of Nursing, is a department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and offers a four year baccalaureate nursing program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function as professional nurses. Students completing the program earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. There are two educational tracks leading to the BSN. The majority of students will complete the required 8 credit hours to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The nursing curriculum usually requires three years for completion once admitted into the major. Graduates of ESU Department of Nursing are eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN). The program also offers the RN-to-BSN educational track for registered nurses seeking to earn their BSN. An individual who has completed a nursing program and is licensed in Kansas as a registered nurse (RN) may apply for admission as an articulating student to the Department of Nursing at Emporia State University (ESU). The student must first meet with an articulation advisor in the Department of Nursing to develop the proposed plan of study by contacting the Department of Nursing at (60) 4-6800, extension 5654. The Department of Nursing at Emporia State University (ESU) may admit up to forty-four students annually for the generic nursing class seeking the BSN and up to 0 students seeking the RN-to-BSN. Admission to the Department of Nursing is competitive and requires a specific application and review process. BSN Admission Requirements Admission to Emporia State University Completion of Department of Nursing Application Procedure Applications for admission to the nursing major are due MAY for August entry. Completion of Prerequisite Courses Applicants should have completed the following 0 credit hours by the end of the spring semester of the application year. Applicants who need to complete no more than 6 nursing prerequisite hours in summer school should submit with the application a written request for special consideration. The 0 credit hours must be completed by the end of the summer semester of the application year. English I (EG0) English II (EG0) Math (MA0*) Biology (GB40*) Biology Lab (GB4*) Chemistry (CH0*) Chemistry Lab (CH*) Introductory Psychology (PY00) Developmental Psychology (PY) Public Speaking (SP0) Introduction to Sociology (SO0*) *May choose any course that meets general education requirements. Achievement of at least the Minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA) Grades earned in the admission prerequisite courses will be used to calculate the Department of Nursing admission GPA. A minimum Department of Nursing admission GPA of.5 with at least a C in the admission prerequisite courses is required; however, admission to the nursing major is competitive.
05-06 Catalog Achievement of at least the Proficient Level on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), Version V This required standardized pre-admission test must be completed as part of the application process and applicants must achieve at least the proficient level. Test information, including testing dates, is available from the Department of Nursing and web site. Students are responsible for reserving a test date and time and for paying the costs associated with the pre-admission test before May. Foreign Born or Non-native English Speaking Students In addition to the above admission requirements, a student born outside of the United States is required to submit proof that he or she has successfully completed the TOEFL ibt (Test of English as a Foreign Language- Internet Based Test). Be advised that by current Kansas law, the Kansas State Board of Nursing may refuse licensure to applicants with certain arrests, misdemeanors, and felonies. For more information, contact the state board of nursing in the state where you intend to practice. The Department of Nursing reserves the right to refuse admission or progression to an applicant or student who has been convicted as a felon or has otherwise committed offenses inappropriate for a nurse. RN-to-BSN Degree Completion Requirements The BSN degree requires a minimum of 6 credits with at least 66 credits in non-nursing courses and 60 credits in nursing. Non-Nursing Courses The minimum of 66 credits in non-nursing courses include at least 45 credits in required general education courses and credits in cognate courses that support the nursing curriculum. General Education Requirements The minimum of 45 credit hours in general education courses provide students with the foundation for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Collectively, the general education courses are at the core of the college experience and offer a coherent, well-rounded curriculum, consisting of a body of knowledge and skills designed to prepare a person to function successfully and effectively in a global society and workplace (ESU Undergraduate Catalog). Cognate Course Requirements The cognate courses have been selected to enhance the depth of understanding of the student's education and to support the nursing curriculum. At least credits of cognates are required for the baccalaureate in nursing degree. Nursing Courses The 60 credit hours of required nursing courses include 8 credit hours of upper division nursing courses and credit hours that are transcripted to ESU based on RN licensure. Required Upper Division Nursing Courses During the nursing program, students will be required to enroll in 8 credit hours of upper division nursing courses at Emporia State University Department of Nursing. Courses will be completed through a combination of presentation methodologies: web-enhanced courses, precepted courses, seminar courses, and/or face-to-face courses. Nursing Course Credits Transcripted To ESU A licensed RN admitted to the Department of Nursing will receive credit for hours of nursing courses based on successful graduation from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program and documentation of current Kansas licensure without restrictions as a Registered Nurse. The credits granted will be posted to the student s transcript the semester prior to graduation.
05-06 Catalog The Admission Requirements for the RN-to-BSN are: Meet with a Department of Nursing Articulation Advisor to develop a proposed plan of study An individualized curriculum plan of study must be completed for each articulating RN student. To develop the individualized curriculum plan of study, the student must consult with a Department of Nursing Articulation Advisor prior to applying to the program. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be completed within five years of the admission to the Department of Nursing for articulating students. Current Kansas Licensure Without Restrictions as a Registered Nurse Completion of Admission Prerequisite Courses Applicants should have completed the following 0 credit hours by the beginning of the semester they plan to begin the articulation program. English I (EG0) English II (EG0) Math (MA0*) Biology (GB40**) Biology Lab (GB4**) Chemistry (CH0*) Chemistry Lab (CH*) Introductory Psychology (PY00) Developmental Psychology (PY) Public Speaking (SP0) Introduction to Sociology (SO0*) *May choose any course that meets general education requirements **May substitute microbiology and lab for biology requirement Admission to Emporia State University Completion of the Department of Nursing Application Procedure Applications for admission to the nursing major as an RN articulating student are considered by the nursing department in light of the proposed individualized curriculum plan of study developed with an Articulation Advisor. Achievement of at least the Minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA) Grades earned in the admission prerequisite courses will be used to calculate the nursing admission GPA. A minimum nursing admission GPA of.5 with at least a C in the admission prerequisite courses is required. Contact Information For more information contact the Emporia State University Department of Nursing, Cora Miller Hall, 7 Chestnut Street, Emporia, KS 6680. Phone: 60-4-6800, ext. 5640. E-mail: ladamswe@emporia.edu Web Page: http://www.emporia.edu/nursing