LVN to BSN
Pre-nursing students must be core complete beginning with the Fall 2025 admission cycle and thereafter.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LVN to BSN | ||
| 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 7 | 4 |
| or BIOL 3470 | General Microbiology | |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry 8 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| FSCN 2362 | Nutrition 7 | 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 |
| Track Specific Requirements | ||
| NURS 2132 | Foundations & Health Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NURS 2133 | Experiential Learning 1 - Concept Application | 1 |
| NURS 2231 | Recitation and Wellness for Student Success 1 | 2 |
| NURS 2321 | Applied Pathophysiology/Pharmacology 1 | 3 |
| NURS 2531 | Foundations of Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 3134 | Experiential Learning 2 - Concept Application | 1 |
| NURS 3135 | Experiential Learning 3 - Concept Application | 1 |
| NURS 3141 | Applied Pathophysiology/Pharmacology 3 | 1 |
| NURS 3231 | Applied Pathophysiology/Pharmacology 2 | 2 |
| NURS 3232 | Recitation and Wellness for Student Success 2 | 2 |
| NURS 3233 | Recitation and Wellness for Student Success 3 | 2 |
| NURS 3263 | Population Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 3342 | Behavioral Health Nursing Care | 3 |
| NURS 3360 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| NURS 3521 | Medical - Surgical Nursing1 | 5 |
| NURS 3522 | Medical - Surgical Nursing 2 | 5 |
| NURS 4137 | Experiential Learning 5 - Concept Application | 1 |
| NURS 4221 | Child & Adolescent Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 4230 | Maternal Newborn/Child Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 4235 | Recitation and Wellness for Student Success 4 | 2 |
| NURS 4236 | Experiential Learning 4 - Concept Application | 2 |
| NURS 4237 | Recitation and Wellness for Student Success 5 | 2 |
| NURS 4241 | Maternal Newborn Nursing & Women's Health | 2 |
| NURS 4264 | Applied Population Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 4331 | Leadership & Transition to Practice | 3 |
| NURS 4631 | Medical - Surgical Nursing 3 (Critical Care) | 6 |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Prerequisites and Texas Core | 59 | |
| Nursing Credit Hours | 63 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
- 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.
- 7
BIOL 2420 and FSCN 2362 are nursing pre-requisites for that must be completed before nursing application date. FSCN 1367 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement.
- 8
CHEM 1406 recommended.
Notes
Students must earn a 3.0 minimum GPA in nursing prerequisite and Core Curriculum coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall 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.
Science courses do not require a 7-year renewal for practicing LVNs.
Students must apply and be accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing prior to registering for any NURS courses (unencumbered LVN license required).
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.
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 | HSTY 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 | |||||
| Summer | Hours | First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BIOL 2420 or 34707 | 4 | Component Area IV10 | 3 | NURS 2132 | 1 |
| FSCN 23627, 8 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 | NURS 2133 | 1 |
| POLS 23059 | 3 | Component Area IX11 | 3 | NURS 2231 | 2 |
| Component Area IX11 | 1 | NURS 2321 | 3 | ||
| HSTY 13026 | 3 | NURS 2531 | 5 | ||
| POLS 23069 | 3 | ||||
| 10 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Third Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| NURS 3134 | 1 | NURS 3135 | 1 | ||
| NURS 3231 | 2 | NURS 3141 | 1 | ||
| NURS 3232 | 2 | NURS 3233 | 2 | ||
| NURS 3342 | 3 | NURS 3263 | 2 | ||
| NURS 3521 | 5 | NURS 3360 | 3 | ||
| NURS 3522 | 5 | ||||
| 13 | 14 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| NURS 4221 | 2 | NURS 4137 | 1 | ||
| NURS 4230 | 2 | NURS 4237 | 2 | ||
| NURS 4235 | 2 | NURS 4331 | 3 | ||
| NURS 4236 | 2 | NURS 4631 | 6 | ||
| NURS 4241 | 2 | ||||
| NURS 4264 | 2 | ||||
| 12 | 12 | ||||
| Total Hours: 122 | |||||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Prerequisites and Texas Core | 59 | |
| Nursing Credit Hours | 63 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
- 1
Satisfies Core Curriculum for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). 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 recommended.
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum for Component Area I (Communication).
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum 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
BIOL 2420 and FSCN 2362 are nursing pre-requisites for that must be completed before nursing application date.
- 8
FSCN 1367 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement.
- 9
Satisfies Core Curriculum 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).
- 11
SOCI 2319 or KINE 2115 are recommended and satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
Notes
Students must earn a 3.0 minimum GPA in nursing prerequisite and Core Curriculum coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall 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.
Science courses do not require a 7-year renewal for practicing LVNs.
Students must apply and be accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing prior to registering for any NURS courses (unencumbered LVN license required).
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.
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 LVN to 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.
