BSN Program Requirements
The BSN degree requires completion of the equivalent of 120 semester hours. ABSN students are considered to have met the general education requirements (liberal arts and sciences) with their prior degree. TBSN students complete their general education requirements elsewhere prior to beginning the nursing program.
ABSN General Education (Liberal Arts and Sciences) requirements |
Statistics |
3 |
Nutrition |
3 |
Chemistry with lab |
4 |
Anatomy and Physiology with lab* |
6 |
Microbiology with lab |
4 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
Electives |
37 |
Total |
60 |
*Anatomy & Physiology credits must be earned within five years of applying to the program.
TBSN General Education (Liberal Arts and Sciences) requirements |
Statistics |
3 |
Nutrition |
3 |
College Algebra |
3 |
Chemistry with lab |
4 |
Anatomy and Physiology with lab* |
6 |
Microbiology with lab |
4 |
English Composition I |
3 |
English Composition II |
3 |
Social Science elective |
3 |
Communication elective |
3 |
Introduction or General Psychology |
3 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
Humanities, Philosophy, or Theology |
9 |
Electives |
10 |
Total |
60 |
*Anatomy & Physiology credits must be earned within five years of applying to the program.
BSN nursing requirements |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
NU 3000/1 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology and Dosage Calculation |
1 |
NU 3030/1 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
NU 3010/1 |
Fundamentals of Nursing |
5 |
NU 3080/1 |
Population Based Health Care |
4 |
NU 3150/1 |
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
3 |
NU 3190/1 |
Professional Development I |
2 |
NU 3330/1 |
Pharmacology I |
2 |
NU 3350/1 |
Pharmacology II |
2 |
NU 3470/1 |
Adult Health I |
6 |
NU 3490/1 |
Mental Health |
6 |
NU 3590/1 |
Evidence Based Practice |
3 |
NU 3690/1 |
Professional Development II |
2 |
NU 4170/1 |
Maternal-Child, Family & Women |
6 |
NU 4190/1 |
Professional Development III |
2 |
NU 4270/1 |
Adult Health II |
6 |
NU XXXX |
Nursing Elective |
3 |
NU 4390/1 |
Professional Development IV |
2 |
NU 4500/1 |
Capstone |
5 |
Total |
|
60 |
TBSN Sample Plan of Study
First Semester |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3000 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology and Dosage Calculation |
1 |
NA |
NU 3030 |
Pathophysilogy |
3 |
NA |
NU 3010 |
Fundamentals of Nursing |
5 |
NA |
NU 3080 |
Population Based Health Care |
4 |
NA |
NU 3150 |
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
3 |
NA |
Total Credits |
|
16 |
|
Second Semester |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3190 |
Professional Development I (Term A) |
2 |
Semester 1 |
NU 3330 |
Pharmacology I |
2 |
Semester 1 |
NU 3470 |
Adult Health Nursing I |
6 |
Semester 1 |
NU 3490 |
Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
Semester 1 |
NU 3690 |
Professional Development II (Term B) |
2 |
Semester 1 & NU 3190 |
Total Credits |
|
15 |
|
Third Semester |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3350 |
Pharmacology II |
2 |
Semesters 1 & 2 |
NU 4170 |
Maternal-Child/Family/Women's Nursing |
6 |
Semesters 1 & 2 |
NU 4190 |
Professional Development III |
2 |
Semesters 1 & 2 |
NU 4270 |
Adult Health Nursing II |
6 |
Semesters 1 & 2 |
Total Credits |
|
16 |
|
Fourth Semester |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU XXXX |
Nursing Elective |
3 |
|
NU 3590 |
Evidence-Based Practice |
3 |
Semesters 1, 2, & 3 |
NU 4390 |
Professional Development IV |
2 |
Semesters 1, 2, & 3 |
NU 4500 |
Capstone |
5 |
Semesters 1, 2, & 3 |
Total Credits |
|
13 |
|
ABSN January Start Sample Plan of Study
Term 1A |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3001 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology and Dosage Calculation |
1 |
NA |
NU 3031 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
NU 3001 Medical Terminology |
NU 3151 |
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
3 |
NU 3001 Medical Terminology |
NU 3191 |
Professional Development I |
2 |
NU 3001 Medical Terminology |
Total Credits |
|
9 |
|
Term 1B |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3011 |
Fundamentals of Nursing |
5 |
Term 1A |
NU 3081 |
Population Based Health Care |
4 |
Term 1A |
NU 3331 |
Pharmacology I |
2 |
Term 1A |
Total Credits |
|
11 |
|
Term 2A |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3351 |
Pharmacology II |
2 |
Term 1 |
NU 3471 |
Adult Health 1 |
6 |
Term 1 |
NU 3691 |
Professional Development II |
2 |
Term 1 |
Total Credits |
|
10 |
|
Term 2B |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3591 |
Evidence Based Practice |
3 |
Term 1 |
NU 4171 |
Maternal-Child, Family & Women |
6 |
Term 1 |
NU 4191 |
Professional Development III |
2 |
Terms 1 & NU 3691 |
Total Credits |
|
11 |
|
Term 3A |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3491 |
Mental Health |
3 |
Terms 1 & 2 |
NU 4271 |
Adult Health II |
6 |
Terms 1 & 2 |
NU XXXX |
Nursing Elective |
3 |
|
Total Credits |
|
12 |
|
Term 3B |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 4391 |
Professional Development IV |
2 |
Terms 1, 2 & 3A |
NU 4501 |
Capstone |
5 |
Terms 1, 2 & 3A |
Total Credits |
|
7 |
|
ABSN May Start Sample Plan of Study
Term 1A |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3001 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology and Dosage Calculation |
1 |
NA |
NU 3031 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
NU 3001 Medical Terminology |
NU 3151 |
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
3 |
NU 3001 Medical Terminology |
NU 3191 |
Professional Development I |
2 |
NU 3001 Medical Terminology |
Total Credits |
|
9 |
|
Term 1B |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3011 |
Fundamentals of Nursing |
5 |
Term 1A |
NU 3081 |
Population Based Health Care |
4 |
Term 1A |
NU 3331 |
Pharmacology I |
2 |
Term 1A |
Total Credits |
|
11 |
|
Term 2A |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3351 |
Pharmacology II |
2 |
Term 1 |
NU 3471 |
Adult Health 1 |
6 |
Term 1 |
NU 3691 |
Professional Development II |
2 |
Term 1 |
Total Credits |
|
10 |
|
Term 2B |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3491 |
Mental Health |
3 |
Term 1 |
NU 4271 |
Adult Health II |
6 |
Term 1 |
NU 4191 |
Professional Development III |
2 |
Term 1 & NU 3691 |
Total Credits |
|
12 |
|
Term 3A |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 3591 |
Evidence Based Practice |
3 |
Terms 1 & 2 |
NU 4171 |
Maternal-Child, Family & Women |
6 |
Terms 1 & 2 |
NU XXXX |
Nursing Elective |
3 |
|
Total Credits |
|
11 |
|
Term 3B |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Course Sequencing |
NU 4391 |
Professional Development IV |
2 |
Terms 1, 2 & 3A |
NU 4501 |
Capstone |
5 |
Terms 1, 2 & 3A |
Total Credits |
|
7 |
|
NCLEX- RN Licensure
Completion of the BSN program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure exam (Section 335.066, RSMo, of the Missouri Nursing Act). In addition, the College does not allow students to test prior to graduation or before official transcripts.
MSN Program Requirements
Each MSN track requires 14 credits hours of “core curriculum”. The EPHL requires each student to complete an additional 22 credits hours for a total of 36 credit hours, including 360 hours of clinical/practicum experience. The FNP requires the completion of an additional 32 credits hours for a total of 46 credit hours, including 720 clinical/practicum hours. The NE requires an additional 20 credits hours for a total of 34 credit hours, including 360 hours of clinical/practicum experience.
Core Courses |
|
|
NU 6200 |
Clinical Prevention and Population Health |
3 |
NU 6300 |
Informatics and Data Management |
2 |
NU 6400 |
Leadership and Quality |
3 |
NU 6500 |
Promoting Health Through Policy and Finance |
3 |
NU 6600 |
Translating Evidence into Practice |
3 |
Total |
|
14 |
EPHL Courses |
|
|
NU 7200 |
Executive Nurse Seminar I |
2 |
NU 7210 |
Executive Nurse Practicum I |
3 |
NU 7220 |
Executive Nurse Seminar II |
2 |
NU 7230 |
Executive Nurse Practicum II |
3 |
NU 7600 |
Healthcare Leadership and Org Behavior |
3 |
NU 7650 |
Financial Management |
3 |
NU 7620 |
Health Systems |
3 |
NU 7640 |
Executive Influence |
3 |
Total |
|
22 |
MSN EPHL Total |
|
36 |
FNP Courses |
|
|
NU 7040 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
NU 7060 |
Advanced Health Assessment |
3 |
NU 7065 |
Advanced Health Assessment Lab for NP |
2 |
NU 7080 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
2 |
NU 7105 |
Primary Care I |
3 |
NU 7110 |
Primary Care I Practicum |
3 |
NU XXXX |
Elective |
1 |
NU 7135 |
Advanced Clinical Practicum |
1 |
NU 7142 |
Primary Care II Children's Health |
2 |
NU 7145 |
Primary Care II |
2 |
NU 7151 |
Primary Care II Practicum |
3 |
NU 7160 |
Primary Care III |
2 |
NU 7455 |
Synthesis Practicum |
4 |
Total |
|
32 |
MSN FNP Total |
|
46 |
NE Courses |
|
|
NU 7014 |
Advanced Health Assessment for NE |
2 |
NU 7024 |
Advanced Patho and Pharm for NE |
4 |
NU 7304 |
Theoretical Basis of Teaching/Learning |
2 |
NU 7314 |
Org and Reg Dynamics in Nurs Ed |
1 |
NU 7324 |
Program and Curriculum Development |
2 |
NU 7334 |
Teaching from an EB Perspective |
2 |
NU 7344 |
Learning in Online and Simulated Env |
2 |
NU 7354 |
Evaluation of Outcomes |
2 |
NU 7364 |
Nursing Focused Practicum |
1 |
NU 7374 |
Education-Focused Practcum I |
1 |
NU 7375 |
Education-Focused Practcum II |
1 |
Total |
|
20 |
MSN NE Total |
|
34 |
EPHL Sample Plan of Study
Year One Fall |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
Year One Spring |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
NU 7600 |
Leadership and Org |
3 |
NA |
Year One Summer |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
Year One Total |
|
15 |
|
Year Two Fall |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 7620 |
Health Systems |
3 |
NA |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
2 |
NA |
Year Two Spring |
NU 7640 |
Executive Influence |
3 |
NU 6400 |
NU 7200 |
Exec Nurse Seminar I |
3 |
NU 6400, NU 6500, NU 6600, NU 7600, NU 7620 |
NU 7210 |
Exec Nurse Practicum I |
2 |
NU 6400, NU 6500, NU 6600, NU 7600, NU 7620 |
Year Two Summer |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
Year Two Total |
|
16 |
|
Year Three Fall |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 7220 |
Exec Nurse Seminar II |
3 |
NU 6400, NU 6500, NU 6600, NU 7600, NU 7620 |
NU 7230 |
Exec Nurse Practicum II |
2 |
NU 6400, NU 6500, NU 6600, NU 7600, NU 7620 |
Year Three Total |
|
5 |
|
FNP Sample Plan of Study
Year One Summer |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 6300 |
Infomatics and Data Management |
2 |
NA |
Year One Fall |
NU 6400 |
Leadership and Quality |
3 |
NA |
NU 7040 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
NA |
Year One Total |
|
8 |
|
Year Two Spring |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 6600 |
Translating Evidence into Practice |
3 |
NA |
NU 6200 |
Clinical Prevention & Pop Health |
3 |
NA |
NU 7080 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
NA |
Year Two Summer |
NU 6500 |
Policy & Finance |
3 |
NA |
Year Two Fall |
NU 7060 |
Adv Health Assessment |
3 |
NA |
NU 7063 |
Adv Health Assessment Lab for NP |
2 |
NA |
Year Two Total |
|
17 |
|
Year Three Spring |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 7105 |
Primary Care I |
3 |
MSN Core and NU 7040, NU 7060, NU 7063 and NU7080 |
NU 7110 |
Primary Care I Practicum |
3 |
NU 7105 |
NU XXXX |
Elective |
1 |
MSN Core and NU 7040, NU 7060, NU 7063 and NU7080 |
Year Three Summer |
NU 7141 |
Primary Care II Children's Health |
2 |
NU 7105 & NU 7110 |
NU 7145 |
Primary Care II |
2 |
NU 7105 & NU 7110 |
NU 7151 |
Primary Care II Practicum |
3 |
NU 7105 & NU 7110 |
Year Three Fall |
NU 7455 |
Synthesis Practicum |
4 |
NU 7141, NU 7145
& NU 7151
|
NU 7160 |
Primary Care III |
2 |
NU 7141, NU 7145
& NU 7151
|
NU 7135 |
Advanced Clinical Practicum |
1 |
Elective |
Year Three Total |
|
21 |
|
NE Sample Plan of Study
Year One Fall |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
2 |
NA |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
NU 7014 |
Adv Health Assess for NE |
4 |
NA |
Year One Spring |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
2 |
NA |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core Course |
3 |
NA |
NU 7024 |
Adv Patho and Pharm for NE |
4 |
NA |
Year One Summer |
NU 6XXX |
MSN Core |
3 |
NA |
NU 7304 |
Theoretical Basis for Teach and Learn |
2 |
NA |
Year One Total |
|
22 |
|
Year Two Fall |
Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-Requisites |
NU 7324 |
Program and Curriculum Dev |
2 |
NU 7304 |
NU 7334 |
Teaching from EBP Perspective |
2 |
NU 6600 & NU 7304 |
NU 7354 |
Evaluation of Outcomes |
2 |
NU 7304 |
NU 7364 |
Nursing Focused Practicum |
1 |
NU7014, NU 7024 & 3 MSN core courses |
Year Two Spring |
NU 7344 |
Teaching in Online & Sim Env |
2 |
NU 7304 |
NU 7314 |
Org and Reg Dynamics in Nursing Ed |
1 |
NU 6500 |
NU 7374 |
Education Focused Practicum I |
1 |
MSN Core & 4 of 6 NE courses |
NU 7375 |
Education Focused Practicum II |
1 |
MSN Core & 4 of 6 NE courses |
Year Two Total |
|
12 |
|
Post Graduate Certificates
The FNP certificate program is designed for individuals prepared with an MSN who wish to gain specialty knowledge in this role. The certificate consists of 21 credit hours, including 720 clinical hours completed in 3 consecutive semesters (including summer semester).
PLEASE NOTE: Student must complete Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Physical Assessment and Advanced Pharmacology prior to beginning clinical courses. An individual program of study will be developed by the advisor based on previous coursework.
FNP Certificate Courses |
NU 7105 |
Primary Care I |
3 |
NU 7110 |
Primary Care I Practicum |
3 |
NU XXXX |
Elective |
1 |
NU 7135 |
Advanced Clinical Practicum |
1 |
NU 7141 |
Primary Care II Children's Health |
2 |
NU 7145 |
Primary Care II |
2 |
NU 7151 |
Primary Care II Practicum |
3 |
NU 7151 |
Primary Care II Practicum |
3 |
NU 7160 |
Primary Care III |
2 |
NU 7455 |
Synthesis Practicum |
4 |
Total |
|
21 |
|
The NE certificate program is designed for individuals prepared with an MSN who wish to gain specialty knowledge in this role. Academic and Professional Development Nurse Educator foci are offered. The certificate consists of 12 credit hours, including 60 clinical hours.
NE Certificate Courses |
NU 7304 |
Theoretical Basis for Teaching and Learning |
2 |
NU 7334 |
Teaching from an EBP Perspective |
2 |
NU 7224 |
Teaching in Online and Simulated Env |
2 |
NU 7354 |
Evaluation of Outcomes |
1 |
NU 7324 |
Program and Curriculum Development |
2 |
NU 7314 |
Org and Reg Dynamics in Nursing |
1 |
NU 7374* |
Education Focused Practicum I |
1* |
NU 7375* |
Education Focused Practicum II |
1* |
NU 7160 |
Primary Care III |
2 |
Total |
|
12 |
|
*NU 7374 or NU 7375