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Applying to the USCBPre-LicensureNursing ProgramDr. Halbert, Dr. Wheeler, & Professor BeverungStudent Affairs CommitteeDr. April Cone, Nursing Academic Program Manager,USC College of Nursing/USC SalkehatchieDr. Lynne Hutchison, Chair of the Department ofNursing and Health Professions1
Objectives Statethe required prerequisiteclasses for the Nursing Program Makeinformed decisions whenchoosing classes Applysuccessfully to the nursingprogram using Nursing CAS2
Getting the Most From YourEducationConsult the Nursing webpages on the USCB websitehttps://www.uscb.edu/academics/academic departments/professionalprograms/nursing and health professions/nursing/ – Academics – Academic Departments – School ofProfessions – Nursing & Health Professions - NursingDo you have the minimum required overall GPA (3.0) &science GPA (2.75)?Do you like science and are you passionate about how thehuman body works?3
Choosing Classes Follow the “Recommended Program of Study for Full-Time PreLicensure BSN Students” (website/BSN Handbook) A & P I should be taken before A & P II Introduction to Psychology (PSYC B101) should be taken before DevelopmentalPsychology (PSYC B321) English Composition (ENGL B101) should be taken before EnglishComp./Literature (ENGL B102) College Algebra (MATH B111) should be taken before Statistics (STAT B201) Spanish is recommended but not required; other languages are acceptable Meet with your advisor at least once a semester & more often if needed All pre-requisite credits must be successfully completed by the end of the Fall 2021semester prior to the start of the program in January 20224
Application Process Nursing CAS: online application; opens in Mid-March 2021; alldocuments are due to CAS no later than August 1, 2021**CAS must verify transcripts. You must allow time for CASto complete verification before August 1, 2021 Follow this path from the USCB Department of Nursing page Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN Application Process and Resources Scroll down to find the link to the Nursing CAS instructions andapplication site. Holistic Admissions: what and why Admission Decision Categories:Unconditional, conditional, wait list, do not admit5
GRADE ISSUES: PASS/FAILUSCB will only accept letter grades (not pass/fail) for all NursingProgram courses. Courses include both those that are pre-requisites toentering the Nursing Program, and those taken within the NursingProgram itself.Any applicant who takes a Nursing Program course for pass/fail may berequired, through an additional exam, to demonstrate competency atthe same required level required as if taken for a letter grade.Note: The Student Affairs Committee members (whose members reviewall applications) will consider applications with letter grades for allNursing Program requirements prior to considering applications withpass/fail classes in any Nursing Program courses.6
BSN Pre-licensure Curriculum MapFreshman YearSemester 1ENGL B101 English Composition IBIOL B243 Anatomy & Physiology IMATH B111 College AlgebraPSYC B101 Introduction to PsychologyHIST B101, B102, B111, B112, B115, or B116Credits34333SEMESTER TOTAL CREDITSSemester 2ENGL B102 English Composition IIBIOL B244 Anatomy & Physiology IIARTS, ARTH, MUSC, THEA (Fine Arts)NURS B105 Concepts, Communication, & CalculationsSTAT B201 Statistics16Semester 3BIOL B230 MicrobiologyCOMM B201 Interpersonal CommunicationHRTM B242 NutritionPSYC B321 Developmental PsychologySOCY B101 Introduction to SociologySEMESTER TOTAL CREDITSSophomore YearCreditsSemester 44NURS B202 Decision-Making in Concept-Based Care3NURS B202C Clinical Care & Introduction to Nursing Techniques3NURS B310 Pathophysiology3NURS B312 Assessment & Physical Examination of Individuals3Language (Recommend SPAN B101)SEMESTER TOTAL CREDITS16Credits3432315Credits3333315160Semester 7NURS B410 Leading in Organizational SettingsNURS B412 Care of Individuals with Mental & Addictive DisordersNURS B418 Community & Public Health NursingNURS B422C Clinical Care in Public & Community Health SettingsElectiveSEMESTER TOTAL CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSJunior YearCreditsSemester 63NURS B356 Care of Childbearing Families3NURS B358 Care of ChildrenNURS B360C Clinical Care of Childbearing Families3Language (Recommend SPAN B102)Elective3315SEMESTER TOTAL CREDITS120CLINICAL HOURSSenior YearCreditsSemester 83NURS B425 Care of High Acuity Adults3NURS B425C Clinical Care of High Acuity AdultsNURS B435 Career Preparation and Transition3NURS B430C Clinical Synthesis and Seminar3ElectiveSEMESTER TOTAL CREDITSCLINICAL HOURS1512014240Semester 5NURS B320 Pharmacologic InterventionsNURS B326 Care of Adults with Acute & Chronic ConditionsNURS B326C Clinical Care of Adults with Acute & ChronicConditionsNURS B330 Transcultural Health PracticesNURS B350 Science of Evidenced-Based PracticeSEMESTER TOTAL CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSTotal Credits for BSN Degree 121SEMESTER TOTAL CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSTotal Clinical Hours 7607Credits3333315120Credits33233
How to Ensure Your ApplicationWill Be Considered Submit application as early aspossibleFollow all Nursing CASrequirements carefully Provide CAS with an emailaddress you check everyday. Provide CAS with a permanentphone number where you checkmessages regularly (not a worknumber). Transcripts, transcripts,transcripts Submit transcripts from Summer2021 courses! Do not submit until you areBe assertive and regularly follow ready, but don’t forget toactivate the “submit” buttonup with CAS on your applicationwhen you are ready.to ensure transcripts have been received. Problems with your application?Please call CAS, not USCB.Give your requested recommenders at least 2 weeks to respond to yourrequest for a recommendation. Their recommendations must be submitted byAugust 1, 2021.8
Additional Considerations Clinical Clearance Requirements: cancost up to 700 dollars There are other fees associated with thenursing program: refer to BSN Handbooklocated in the Nursing Webpages.9
Thank YouWe appreciate your interest in USCB Nursing andpromise an excellent education to those accepted intoour program.Questions?Email committee members:Dr. Halbert: LHalbert@uscb.eduDr. Wheeler: Jwheel@uscb.eduProfessor Beverung: Beverung@uscb.edu10
Nursing Program requirements prior to considering applications with pass/fail classes in any Nursing Program courses. BSN Pre-licensure Curriculum Map 7 Freshman Year Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits ENGL B101 English Composition I BIOL B243 Anatomy & Physiology I MATH B111 College Algebra
