E-mail this pageNursing Program Curriculum Plan
Bachelor of Science, Curriculum 202
For students who graduated from high school in May 2004 or later, and/or began college Fall 2004 or later.
Note: This is a recommended sequence of course work. The numerous requirements of the nursing program and the pre-requisites of some of the required courses necessitate an ordered progression of coursework, especially in regards to science courses.
Freshman Year
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 101 General Chemistry (4NST/4NSP) | 4 |
| PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 101 Composition (4WE) | 3 |
| SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (4SS) | 3 |
| LIB 102 / 105 Info & Tech Literacy (4ITL) | 1 |
| U.S. Civilization (4US/4USC) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 271 Intro to Biochemistry | 4 |
| PSY 311 Survey of Human Development | 3 |
| FNI 211 Human Nutrition | 3 |
| MAT 161 Intro to Statistics (4MAT) | 3 |
| 1st level language if needed | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
(Option: some students may wish to take A&P in summer session - BOTH A&P I and II must be taken at the same institution)
Sophomore Year
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 326 Anatomy & Physiology I Prereq-CHE 271 AND CHE 101 or CHE 111 | 4 |
| BIO 203 Microbiology (4NST/4NSP) Prereq-BIO 101 or Che 271 | 4 |
| Humanities (4HUM) | 3 |
| Western Civilization (4WC) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 327 Anatomy & Physiology II Prereq-BIO 326 | 4 |
| NUR 303 Nursing Fundamentals Prereq-BIO 203, BIO 326, PSY 311 | 4 |
| Foreign Language (4FL) | 3 |
| Arts (4ART) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Prior to proceeding to the Junior level nursing courses, students must have completed all required nursing and non-nursing courses (cognates), and have a GPA of 2.5. To continue to progress, the student must obtain a C or better in all nursing and cognate (Required non-nursing) courses.
Junior Year
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 361 Care of the Pediatric Client OR NUR 360 Care of Childbearing Family | 3 |
| NUR 362 Care of Adults I | 7 |
| NUR 344 Pharmacology I | 1 |
| NUR 304 Health Assessment | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 361 Care of the Pediatric Client OR NUR 360 Care of Childbearing Family | 3 |
| NUR 363 Care of Adults II | 7 |
| NUR 356 Professional Concepts | 2 |
| World Systems (4WRS) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Senior Year
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 427 Research in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 464 Care of Adults III AND | 6 |
| NUR 435 Psychiatric Nursing OR | 4 |
| NUR 425 Community Health Nursing AND | 4 |
| NUR 428 Management and Leadership | 4 |
| Global Issues (4GLO) | 3 |
| Total | 13-14 |
| Course Number & Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 437 Professional Issues (4OE, *AWR) | 3 |
| NUR 464 Care of Adults III AND | 6 |
| NUR 435 Psychiatric Nursing OR | 4 |
| NUR 425 Community Health Nursing AND | 4 |
| NUR 428 Management and Leadership | 4 |
| Critical Perspectives (4ISRM or 4 ALI) | 3 |
| Total | 14-16 |
Credit Totals
- Nursing Credits: 54
- General Education: 39-43
- Cognates: 21
- Electives: 0-6
- Total: 120
*AWR - Advanced Writing Requirement, fulfilled by NUR 437
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about Nursing at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. Zoanne Burgess Schnell, Chairperson
Department of Nursing and Nutrition
Office: Hawkins Hall 215C
Phone: (518) 564-4240
Fax: (518) 564-3100
E-mail: nursing-food@plattsburgh.edu
Department of Nursing and Nutrition
Hawkins Hall 221D
Plattsburgh, NY 12901