2016-17 University Catalog

May 20, 2024

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2016-17 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing, BS

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Curriculum

Courses and terms during which they may be taken.

Pre-Nursing

Freshman Year

Summer

SPE 111 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 †
WRI 121 - English Composition Credit Hours: 3
Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3
Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Fall

BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
CHE 101 - Introduction to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 †
CHE 104 - Introduction to General Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 †
MATH 100 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4 *
or
MATH 243 - Introductory Statistics Credit Hours: 4 **
PSY 201 - Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Winter

BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
CHE 102 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 •
CHE 105 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 •
PSY 311 - Human Growth and Development I Credit Hours: 3
WRI 122 - Argumentative Writing Credit Hours: 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring

BIO 205 - Nutrition Credit Hours: 3 •
BIO 233 - Human Anatomy and Physiology III Credit Hours: 4
CHE 103 - Introduction to Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3 •
CHE 106 - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 •
PSY 312 - Human Growth and Development II Credit Hours: 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

* The math competency may be demonstrated by a math placement test or by successful completion of MATH 95/MATH 100 Intermediate Algebra or higher.
** Introductory Statistics is a nursing degree requirement.
• Chemistry/Lab is not a nursing prerequisite but it is a prerequisite to the nutrition course here on the Oregon Tech campus. It is highly recommended.
† SPE 111 is a prerequisite to the third writing (WRI 123 or WRI 227 ) course which is a degree requirement.

Professional Courses

Sophomore Year

Fall

NRS 210A - Foundations of Nursing – Health Promotion Credit Hours: 4
NRS 210B Foundations: Practicum Credit Hours: 5
WRI 123 - Research Writing Credit Hours: 3
or
WRI 227 - Technical Report Writing Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Winter

BIO 105 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
NRS 211 - Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I Credit Hours: 6
NRS 230 - Pharmacology I Credit Hours: 3
NRS 232 - Pathophysiology I Credit Hours: 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring

NRS 212 Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I Credit Hours: 6
NRS 231 Pharmacology II Credit Hours: 3
NRS 233 Pathophysiology II Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall

BIO 235 - Human Genetics Credit Hours: 3
NRS 322 - Nursing in Acute Care II and End-of-Life Credit Hours: 9

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Winter

MATH 243 - Introductory Statistics Credit Hours: 4 *
NRS 321 - Nursing in Chronic Illness II and End-of-Life Credit Hours: 9

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Spring

NRS 410 - Population-Based Chronic Illness and Health Promotion Credit Hours: 9
NRS 411 - Epidemiology Credit Hours: 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Senior Year

Fall

NRS 412 - Leadership, Outcome Management in Nursing Credit Hours: 10
Elective Credit Hours: varies

Total: 10+ Credit Hours

Winter

NRS 424 - Integrative Practicum I Credit Hours: 9
NRS 424 - A-J Credit Hours: 1
Elective Credit Hours: varies

Total: 10+ Credit Hours

Spring

NRS 425 - Integrative Practicum II Credit Hours: 9
NRS 425 - A-J Credit Hours: 1
Elective Credit Hours: varies

Total: 10+ Credit Hours

* MATH 243 may be taken any term.