Generic BSN Program

Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Generic Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing Program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (2008) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) requirements along with the values of Gardner-Webb University and the philosophy of the School of Nursing. The Generic BSN program is a 130 semester hour program of study that can be completed in four years of full-time study. Fifty seven hours of General Education Courses in the sciences and humanities as well as four additional hours of biology and six hours of Psychology not counted toward the General Education Core, provide the liberal arts foundation for the nursing curriculum. The remaining 63 hours encompass the fundamentals of nursing practice (introduction to nursing), nursing assessment, maternal and child health nursing, medical-surgical nursing (adult health I and II), public health and community nursing, pharmacology, nutrition, nursing communication, professional concepts, gerontology, management and leadership, research and current trends and issues in nursing and health care. Introduction to nursing, adult health I and II, and maternal/child nursing have an accompanying laboratory and practicum experience. Clinical simulations are incorporated in the laboratory experience. The practicum for adult health II consists of a preceptorship. Nursing assessment also has an accompanying lab and public health and community nursing have an accompanying practicum.

Courses are arranged in a logical progression from simple to complex which allows students to build upon prior knowledge. Successful completion of nursing courses allows progression from one semester to the next semester. Prerequisites for nursing courses include successful completion of nursing courses from the previous semester (s), based on the sequencing of the Generic BSN curriculum plan. Prerequisites for nursing courses also include successful completion of general education courses as suggested in the Generic BSN curriculum plan. Co-requisite courses are taught in the same semester and correspond with student placement in the program.

The Generic Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program seeks to meet the following program outcomes:

Meet educational needs of eligible residential and commuting students who desire to pursue baccalaureate nursing education at a small, private, liberal arts, Christian university.
Improve quality of life and health care delivery for the surrounding community through education of professional registered nurses.
Graduate no less than 75% of students entering the program.
Maintain continuing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Graduate students who practice professional nursing that reflects the Educational Outcomes of the program.
Express satisfaction with their program of learning.
Improve their employment options in nursing.
Demonstrate satisfactory professional nursing practice to their employers.
Continue professional development activities.

The graduate of the BSN program will:

Provide and coordinate evidence-based care to individuals, families, groups and the community across the health/illness continuum in structured and unstructured settings.
Recognize the theoretical underpinnings of nursing practice and research.
Establish partnerships with clients and health care professionals to meet health needs of clients in a diverse society.
Incorporate professional values and ethical, moral, and legal aspects of health care into nursing practice.
Employ leadership/management/administrative skills and a knowledge of the political system in providing direct and indirect care to clients.
Assume personal responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice.
Assume responsibility for life-long learning and professional career development.

Program admission criteria include the following:

Graduation from high school or equivalent with official transcripts.

High school or college algebra, biology, and chemistry with minimum grades of C.

New students (non-transfer) must have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous work taken.

Transfer students must have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on GWU accepted transfer credits (see Transfer Credit policy).

SAT score 1050 (minimum of 500 verbal and 500 math), please contact the Admissions Office for new SAT criteria, or ACT composite score of 22 ( minimum of 21 English, 18, Math, and 20 Reading), or a satisfactory score on the TEAS Test for college transfer students, or current Gardner-Webb University students without the minimum SAT or ACT score.

Satisfactory physical and mental health and required lab work (with results), immunizations required by the university, and Hepatitis B (or waiver of Hepatitis B series), Varicella (Chickenpox) titer showing immunity or documentation of Varicella immunization, and Tuberculin Test (PPD).

A satisfactory "Criminal Record Check" for all states of residence for the past seven (7) years. Any allegations or charges of misdemeanor or felon that occur after the "Criminal Record Check" has been submitted must be reported to the Admissions Office immediately. A satisfactory "Criminal Record Check" is a requirement of the health care facilities where students complete the clinical components of the nursing program. Clinical sites have the right to deny a student's access based on criminal background. This denial would result in the student's inability to successfully complete the nursing program.

A Satisfactory Drug Screening. This is a requirement for the health care facilities where students complete the clinical components of the nursing program. Clinical sites have the right to deny a student's access based on a drug screening.

CNA certification is required for full admission to the nursing program.

Although students may have been accepted to the program, enrollment is not completed until they submit the following by the date specified by the program:

Current CPR certification (adult, child, infant).
Completed health information.
Urine Drug Screening.

Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse includes clinical, mental, and physical competence and freedom from conviction of felonious or other serious legal acts, including substance abuse, as outlined in the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act 2006. Note: all states have similar stipulations.

Students enrolled at Gardner-Webb University who wish to enroll in the nursing program must apply to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY GENERIC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM:

A minimum of 130 semester hours and satisfactory completion of all required courses.
The final 32 semester hours must be taken at Gardner-Webb University.
A minimum grade of C required in all nursing and science courses.
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, based on the University grading system on all work attempted.
Application for graduation to the Registrar by the designated date and completing all details for graduation.
All candidates are required to attend commencement exercises.
Six semesters of DIMENSIONS, 0.5 of a semester hour each semester, totaling 3 semester hours.

Generic BSN Curriculum

NOTE: For course descriptions, see the current Undergraduate University Catalog

First Year of Study
Fall Semester	SH	Spring Semester	SH
ENGL 101 Composition I	3	ENL 102 Composition II	3
BIOL 105 Microbiology for the Health Sciences	4	BIOL 203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
RELI 101 Introduction to the Old Testament	3	RELI 102 Introduction to the New Testament	3
UNI 111 Dimensions of University Life in a Global Society	3	PSYCH 201 General Psychology	3
Foreign Language (through 102 level)	3	Fine Arts (Art or Music Survey)/Theater Survey	3
Dimensions 111	.5	Dimensions 112	.5
	16.5		16.5

Second Year of Study
Fall Semster	SH	Spring Semester	SH
PSYCH 206 Developmental Psychology	3	PHED Physical Education (Choose one)	1
BIOL 204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4	HLED 221 Dimensions of Personal Health	3
HIST 101 Survey of Western Civilization I	3	HIST 102 Survey of Western Civilization II	3
Literature (Choose one)	3	Global Heritage (Choose one)	3
NURS 239 Nursing Assessment	2	NURS 261 Intro to Nursing	4
NURS 240 Nursing Assessment Lab	1	NURS 262 Intro to Nursing Lab	1
Dimensions 113	.5	Intro to Nursing Practicum	1
		Dimensions 113	.5
	16.5		16.5

Third Year of Study
Fall Semster	SH	Spring Semester	SH
NURS 339 Phamacology in Nursing	2	American Heritage (Choose one)	3
NURS 340 Nutrition in Nursing	2	NURS 300 Concepts in Professional Nursing	3
NURS 307 Communication Skills in Nursing	3	NURS 361 Maternal/Child Nursing	6
NURS 341 Adult Health I	6	NURS 362 Maternal/Child Nursing Lab	1
NURS 342 Adult Health I Lab	1	NURS 363 Maternal/Child Nursing Practicum	2
NURS 343 Adult Health I Practicum	2	Dimensions 116	.5
Dimensions 115	.5
	16.5		15.5

Fourth Year of Study
Fall Semester	SH	Spring Semester	SH
American Heritage (Choose one)	3	NURS 460 Essentials of Nursing Management/Leadership	3
MATH 105 Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability	3	NURS 470 Research for Evidence Based Practice	3
NURS 461 Adult Health II	6	NURS 441 Nursing Care of the Older Adult	3
NURS 462 Adutl Health II Lab	1	NURS 442 Nursing trends and Issues	3
NURS 463 Adult Health II Practicum	3	NURS 443 Essentials of Public Health and Community Nursing	3
		Community Nursing Practicum	1
	16		16

NUR 307 to fulfill 3 hour Oral Communication General Education Core Requirement

BIOL 105, 203 & 204 to fulfill 8 hour Science General Education Core Requirement

Psychiatric Nursing will be incorporated in the Adult Health I course

General Education Courses = 57 SH (does not include N307)

Nursing Core Courses = 63 SH

Total Hours = 130 SH (Includes General Education Core hours + Nursing Core hours + 4 hours of Biology not counted toward General Education Core + 6 hours of Psychology which includes Psychology 201 & 206 not counted toward General Education Core)