Bachelor of Science (Pre-Licensure)

Curriculum

curriculum sheets/advising course descriptions

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing requires 120 credits for graduation consisting of program specific courses, as well as, general education requirements. The program is designed to be completed in four years, and courses must be completed in the appropriate sequence. The curriculum provides students with the opportunity to work with expert nursing faculty and to explore the health needs of diverse populations.

The clinical courses include experiences in numerous hospitals, community health agencies, nursing homes, schools and clinics throughout Rhode Island. From the very first clinical experience to the final semester, students will gain the competence and confidence needed to practice nursing in a constantly changing health-care arena.

Graduates are  prepared to begin their careers in a number of practice areas, including but not limited to medical-surgical, gerontology, maternity, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, or community health nursing.

Required Non-Nursing Courses

  • BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I – 3 cr
  • BIO 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab – 1 cr
  • BIO 222 Human Anatomy & Physiology II – 3 cr
  • BIO 223 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab – 1 cr
  • CHM 103 Introductory Chemistry – 3 cr
  • CMB 201 Introduction to Medical Microbiology – 3 cr
  • NUT 207 General Nutrition – 3 cr
  • STA 220 Statistics in Modern Society 3 cr
  • URI 101 Planning for Academic Success – 1 cr

Required Nursing Courses

  • NUR 100 Foundations of Professional Practice – 3 cr
  • NUR 200 Nursing Wellbeing & Resilience – 1 cr
  • NUR 203 Comprehensive Health Assessment – 3 cr
  • NUR 204 Pathopharmacology I – 3 cr
  • NUR 205 Pathopharmacology II – 3 cr
  • NUR 208 Growth, Development and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan – 3 cr
  • NUR 233 Introduction to Care of Adults and Older Adults – 3 cr
  • NUR 234 Practicum: Care of Adults and Older Adults – 3 cr
  • NUR 253 Nursing Inquiry – 3 cr
  • NUR 313 Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults – 3 cr
  • NUR 314 Practicum: Clients with Acute and Chronic Illnesses – 3 cr
  • NUR 333 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing – 3 cr
  • NUR 334 Practicum: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing – 3 cr
  • NUR 353 Family Health Nursing – 3 cr
  • NUR 354 Practicum: Family Health Nursing – 3 cr
  • NUR 412 Health Care Economics, Policy and Transition to Practice – 3 cr
  • NUR 413 Complex Care of Adults and Older Adults – 3 cr
  • NUR 417 Clinical Immersion – 6 cr
  • NUR 443 Population Health Nursing – 3 cr
  • NUR 444 Practicum: Population Health Nursing – 3 cr
  • NUR 458 Comprehensive Care Across the Lifespan & Settings – 3 cr
  • NUR 485 NCLEX Preparation – 1 cr
  • Total Nursing Credits – 64

General Education

With the exception of URI 101, all courses on this page require a grade of ‘C’ or better.