2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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Entry Option V (LPN to BSN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are graduates of state-approved nursing programs are eligible to apply for admission to the LPN to BSN emphasis.

Requirements:

  1. Current Tennessee licensed practical nurse licensure.
  2. Acceptance into the University.
  3. Application to the School of Nursing may be made when the LPN has no more than 10 hours of pre-nursing coursework remaining, has a minimum GPA of 2.8 (a 3.0 beginning January 2011) on pre-nursing coursework on the Nursing Program of Study, and has submitted a letter of Intent to the School of Nursing office.
  4. Completion of the pre-entrance examination with a satisfactory score.
  5. Completion of all required Nursing courses with a minimum grade of “C.”

Degree Requirements

Advanced Standing

In recognition of the value of previous learning and work experience of individuals seeking advanced credentials, and the desire to build on previous education and competencies. Based on a current licensed practical nurse license, will award credit for the following:

NUR 210Introduction to Nursing

3
Total Credit Hours:3

LPNs seeking admission to the may validate knowledge via standardized testing and performance of certain nursing skills from NUR 302. Successful completion of these activities will enable them to enroll and receive credit for these courses.

Required Courses for Nursing Majors - 18 hours

BIO 203Microbiology

3
and
BIO 203LMicrobiology Lab

1
BIO 213Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIO 214Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4
PSY 205Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

3
PSY 211Psychology of Human Growth & Development

3

Required Upper Div. Nursing Courses - 63 hours

NUR 302Professional Nursing Foundations

5
NUR 314Pharmacology in Nursing I

2
NUR 315Pharmacology in Nursing II

2
NUR 316Community Health Nursing

4
NUR 327Health Assessment

4
NUR 330Nutrition

2
NUR 331Professional Role Development

2
NUR 371Adult Health Nursing I

6
NUR 372Adult Health Nursing II

6
NUR 376Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

4
NUR 406Nursing in Child and Family Care

4
NUR 407Nursing in Women's Health and Newborn Care

4
NUR 426Nursing Leadership and Management

4
NUR 433Informatics in Nursing

2
NUR 440Research in Nursing

3
NUR 460Advan. Topics in Nursing/Practicum

7
NUR 491Successful Entry into Professional Nursing Practice

3

Required Nursing Electives - 2 hours

Choose a Nursing elective at the 300 level or above.

Total Credit Hours: 83