Those who already hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in another field with a GPA of 2.5 or better can prepare to move into the nursing profession with this pathway, which is structured to fit around full-time employment. Applicants with a significant number of college credit hours and a GPA of at least 3.0 may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on available space. Applications must include official transcripts of all college-level study.
While students are not required to repeat general education or required supporting classes, they must complete a set of prerequisites before enrolling in upper-division nursing courses. Students who enter the program without a bachelor’s degree are required to complete general education requirements and required supporting courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better before enrolling in upper-division nursing courses.
Students adhere to the same University and program requirements as traditional nursing students. Those who do not successfully complete all requirements outlined under the traditional program are required to
complete additional coursework in any
area of deficiency as determined by the
program director.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses can be completed through traditional study or such other means as transfer credit; independent study courses; proficiency examinations; and prior learning credit for certificates, licenses or diploma, noncollegiate or corporate instruction, experiential learning, and contract learning.
English composition 6
Human A&P with lab 8-10
Microbiology and Lab 4
Chemistry and Lab 4
Nutrition 3
Lifespan Psychology 3
Sociology 3
Elementary Statistics 3
Beginning Algebra 3
Upper-Division Nursing Courses
The upper-division nursing curriculum is highly integrated and accelerated. Students complete 12 to 16 hours a semester with two evenings a week in the classroom and complete 8 to 12 hours of clinical studies on the weekend with occasional 2-hour evening clinical sessions during the week. Semesters are 16 weeks long (excluding holiday breaks), with a one-week break between each semester. After 18 months of study credit is awarded for the following courses:
HLTH 211 Medical Terminology 3
PHIL 200 Medical Ethics and Law 3
NURS 111 Medication Math for Nurses 2
NURS 211 Basic Concepts of Nurs 2
NURS 211B Basic Concepts of Nurs Pract 1
NURS 211L Basic Concepts of Nurs Lab 2
NURS 215 Nursing Process 3
NURS 212/L Health Assessment and Lab 3
NURS 225 Pathopharmacology 4
NURS 222 Nursing Childrearing Family 2
NURS 222L Nursing Childrearing Clinical 2
NURS 223 Nursing Childbearing Family 2
NURS 223L Nursing Childbearing Clinical 2
NURS 301/L Mental Health and Clinical 5
NURS 302/L Young Adult and Clinical 4
NURS 321/L Middle Adult and Clinical 5
NURS 322/L Older Adult and Clinical 4
NURS 304 Legal Issues in Nursing 2
NURS 330 Nursing Research 2
NURS 401/L Complex Problems & Clinical 6
NURS 402/L Community Health & Clinical 6
NURS 420 Leadership in Nursing 3
NURS 421 Professional Trends & Issues 1
NURS 422 Capstone Clinical 6
NURS 430 Senior Capstone Seminar 2
A physical examination, health and liability insurance, CPR-BLS health care provider certification, and first aid certification are prerequisites for all clinical courses. Program delivery and progression are subject to change pending direction by the National League for Nursing and the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Professional Nurses.
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