Bachelor of Science, Major in Nursing (BSN)
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
Pre-nursing students must be core complete for the Fall 2025 admission cycle and thereafter.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Nursing | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 5 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2403 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2, 6 | 4 |
| BIOL 2404 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2, 6 | 4 |
| BIOL 2420 | Introduction to Applied Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 3470 | General Microbiology | |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry 7 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| FSCN 2362 | Nutrition 8 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1324 | Mathematics for Managerial Decision Making | |
| or MATH 1410 | Elementary Functions | |
| or MATH 1420 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 1370 | Introduction to Biomedical Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | |
| or PSYC 3402 | Psychological Statistics | |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction To Psychology 4 | 3 |
| PSYC 3374 | Development Psychology | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| NURS 3310 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 3320 | Pathophysiology for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3321 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3340 | Older Adult Health Management | 3 |
| NURS 3351 | Nursing Concepts I | 3 |
| NURS 3360 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| NURS 3540 | Mental Health and Illness | 5 |
| NURS 3620 | Adult Health I | 6 |
| NURS 3631 | Nursing Fundamentals | 6 |
| NURS 4030 | Community Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4060 | Leadership and Management | 4 |
| NURS 4250 | Nursing Concepts II | 2 |
| NURS 4520 | Child & Adolescent Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4540 | Women's Health and Maternal Newborn Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4620 | Adult Health II | 6 |
| Minor: Not Required 9,10 | ||
| Total Hours | 121 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Prerequisites and Texas Core | 59 | |
| Nursing Credit Hours | 62 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
- 3
PHIL 1301 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 5
SOCI 2319 and KINE 2115 are recommended and satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 6
BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details.
- 7
CHEM 1406 is recommended
- 8
FSCN 1367 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details.
- 9
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 10
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 3.0 minimum GPA in nursing prerequisite and Core Curriculum coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all Nursing major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
BIOL 2404 requires a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 2403.
Students must apply and be accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing prior to registering for any NURS courses.
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each NURS course to progress to the next nursing courses.
Students may not progress to the next level of NURS courses until all courses in previous level have been successfully completed.
Students accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing are required to adhere to additional policies indicated in the School of Nursing student handbook.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
Pre-nursing students must be core complete for the Fall 2025 admission cycle and thereafter.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BIOL 24031 | 4 | BIOL 24041 | 4 |
| CHEM 1406 or 14112 | 4 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | HIST 13016 | 3 |
| MATH 1314, 1324, 1410, or 14204 | 3 | MATH 1370, 1342, or PSYC 3402 | 3 |
| PSYC 13015 | 3 | PSYC 3374 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Component Area IX7 | 3 | Component Area IV10 | 3 |
| BIOL 2420 or 3470 | 4 | Component Area V | 3 |
| FSCN 23628 | 3 | Component Area IX7 | 1 |
| HIST 13026 | 3 | NURS 3320 | 3 |
| POLS 23059 | 3 | NURS 3351 | 3 |
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| NURS 3310 | 3 | NURS 3360 | 3 |
| NURS 3321 | 3 | NURS 3540 | 5 |
| NURS 3631 | 6 | NURS 3620 | 6 |
| POLS 23069 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| NURS 4030 | 5 | NURS 3340 | 3 |
| NURS 4520 | 5 | NURS 4060 | 4 |
| NURS 4540 | 5 | NURS 4250 | 2 |
| NURS 4620 | 6 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 121 | |||
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). In addition, BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please, see a SAM Center advisor for more details.
- 2
CHEM 1406 is recommended.
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications).
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics).
- 5
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 6
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 7
SOCI 2319 and KINE 2115 are recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
- 8
FSCN 1367 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details.
- 9
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 10
PHIL 1301 is recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).
Notes
Students must earn a 3.0 minimum GPA in nursing prerequisite and Core Curriculum coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all Nursing major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
BIOL 2404 requires a "C" or higher in BIOL 2403.
Students must apply and be accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing prior to registering for any NURS courses.
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each NURS course to progress to the next nursing courses.
Students may not progress to the next level of NURS courses until all courses in previous level have been successfully completed.
Students accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing are required to adhere to additional policies indicated in the School of Nursing student handbook.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Nursing (BSN) is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Lead in the provision of safe quality care using evidence-based practice.
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Collaborate with patients and members of the healthcare team to promote health and provide preventive care.
- Incorporate ethical principles and professional standards to provide quality care to diverse populations.
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Advocate for patients and the nursing profession while incorporating dynamic system practices, health policies, and global healthcare factors.
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Maintain confidentiality and protect patient rights utilizing technology and information management systems.
