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BSN Program – Schedule of Courses

The mission of the Arizona College of Nursing BSN degree program is to prepare professional nurses who are competent in delivering evidence-based patient- and community-centered care as members and leaders of an interprofessional health care team with an emphasis on quality improvement that drives desired patient, systems and population outcomes.

To view California only course exceptions, please visit our Academic Catalog.

Gen Education & Science Courses
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Required General Education & Science Course Descriptions

The BSN degree program is divided into two parts: general education and core nursing. BSN nursing is grounded in a foundation of liberal arts and sciences. The program requires 50* credits hours of general education that prepare the student for the nursing curriculum and are designed to achieve the following outcomes:

  • Communicating effectively: Communicate clearly and appropriately in writing with the ability to logically defend one’s position.
  • Solving problems quantitatively: Analyze data quantitatively as the basis for making valid inferences in order to draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Exploring the natural world: Apply principles of physical and biological science to interpret human-environment interaction.
  • Understanding human behavior: Apply principles of biobehavioral science to interpret human behavior and social interaction.
  • Including diverse perspectives: Value the inclusion of diversity in all social processes. • Engaging civically: Impact communities through advocacy.

* Colorado only: 47 Gen ed credit hours, 73 core credit hours. Colorado exceptions are found on pages 12-13 of our Academic Catalog.

General Education & Science: BIO 189

Fundamentals of Biology
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: BIO 201

Natural Science – General: Human Anatomy/Physiology I (Lecture/Lab)
4.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: BIO 202

Natural Science – General: Human Anatomy/Physiology II (Lecture/Lab)
4.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: BIO 205

Natural Science – General: Microbiology (Lecture/Lab)
4.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: CHM 130

Natural Science – Quantitative: Introductory Chemistry (Lecture/Lab)
4.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: ENG 101

First Year Composition I
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: ENG 102

First Year Composition II
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: PSC 101*

Introduction to American Politics*
3.0 Credit Hours*

General Education & Science: HCR 230

Culture & Health/Humanities: Cultural Diversity & Global Health
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: HCR 240

Human Systems: Human Pathophysiology
4.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: MAT 151

Mathematical Studies: College Mathematics
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: NTR 241

Human Systems: Human Nutrition
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: PSY 101

Social & Behavioral Sciences: Introduction to Psychology
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: PSY 230

Statistics/Quantitative Analysis: Statistics
3.0 Credit Hours

General Education & Science: PSY 240

Social & Behavioral Sciences: Human Development
3.0 Credit Hours

Nursing Core Semester 5 Course Descriptions

Learning takes place in multiple environments including the classroom, clinical agencies, simulation and learning laboratories, the community and virtually through the internet. Courses may be offered residentially, online or in a blended format. The faculty at Arizona College of Nursing commit to teaching-learning practices that are evidence based, interactive and student centered. Learning is an active process facilitated by faculty. Students engage actively with faculty, peers and patients to promote learning and achieve competence for entry-level nursing practice. Faculty are readily available for extra support, tutoring and guidance. Students and their success are at the heart of everything faculty do.

 

Semester 5: NUR 211

Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-Making
2.0 Credit Hours

Semester 5: NUR 213

Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice I
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 5: NUR 215

Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice
2.0 Credit Hours

Semester 5: NUR 215L

Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice Practicum
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 5: NUR 216

Health Assessment
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 5: NUR 218

Interprofessional Communications
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 5: NUR 338

Leader in Quality & Patient Safety I
1.0 Credit Hours

Nursing Core Semester 6 Course Descriptions

The BSN degree program is supported by a variety of web-based education applications that support the development of critical thinking and clinical judgement. Such applications include virtual clinical scenarios, virtual laboratory simulations, interactive e-books, personalized learning platforms and video case studies.

 

Semester 6: NUR 333

Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice II
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 6: NUR 334

Pharmacology I
2.0 Credit Hours

Semester 6: NUR 337

Evidence-Based Practice I
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 6: NUR 355

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults I
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 6: NUR 355L

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults I Practicum
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 6: NUR 356

Mental Health Theory & Application
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 6: NUR 356L

Mental Health Theory & Application Practicum
2.0 / 3.0** Credit Hours

Nursing Core Semester 7
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Nursing Core Semester 7 Course Descriptions

Campuses provide space optimized for student learning and engagement. Wi-Fi is available throughout. Classrooms are outfitted with computer-operated audiovisual equipment. A Learning Resource Center (LRC) is the campus hub of academic support including tutoring plus group and individual study space.

 

Semester 7: NUR 354

Pharmacology II
2.0 Credit Hours

Semester 7: NUR 357

Evidence-Based Practice II
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 7: NUR 358

Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety II
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 7: NUR 425

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults II
2.0 Credit Hours

Semester 7: NUR 425L

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults II Practicum
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 7: NUR 426

Community Health Nursing Theory & Application
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 7: NUR 426L

Community Health Nursing Theory & Application Practicum
3.0 Credit Hours

Nursing Core Semester 8 Course Descriptions

 

Semester 8: NUR 335

Maternal Health Theory & Application
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 8: NUR 335L

Maternal Health Theory & Application Practicum
2.0 / 3.0** Credit Hours

Semester 8: NUR 336

Pediatric Health Theory & Application
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 8: NUR 336L

Pediatric Health Theory & Application Practicum
2.0 / 3.0** Credit Hours

Semester 8: NUR 423

Ethics & Legal Standards in Nursing Practice III
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 8: NUR 427

Evidence-Based Practice III
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 8: NUR 428

Leader in Quality & Patient Safety III
1.0 Credit Hours

Nursing Core Semester 9 Course Descriptions

BSN-educated Registered Nurses (RNs) are health care professionals who provide and coordinate care for individuals, families, communities and populations. Their practice is based on nursing knowledge, theory and research as well as knowledge from a wide array of other fields and professions, adapting and applying this knowledge as appropriate to professional practice.

 

Semester 9: NUR 443

Transition to the Profession
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 9: NUR 445

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults III
3.0 Credit Hours

Semester 9: NUR 445L

Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions in Adults III Practicum
4.0 Credit Hours

Semester 9: NUR 446

Professional Seminar
2.0 Credit Hours

Semester 9: NUR 447

Evidence-Based Practice IV
1.0 Credit Hours

Semester 9: NUR 448

Leader in Quality Care & Patient Safety IV
3.0 Credit Hours

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