Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum builds on a foundation of the arts, sciences, and humanities. Graduates of the BSN program complete five semesters of study for a total of 120 credit hours required for completion of the program. All students enrolled in the BSN program must meet the University’s core general education courses mandated by the Louisiana Board of Regents to ensure that all students are liberally educated. Cognate courses provide specific science content needed to understand life processes, human responses and health and illness. General education and cognates serve as a foundation for the development of clinical judgment. Students pursuing the BSN degree are required to complete 135 direct clinical hours in each clinical course. Semester credit hours can be pursued through part-time or full-time study. Graduates of SUSON’s BSN program meet eligibility requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination – RN (NCLEX-RN).
BSN Student Learning Outcomes
Level I
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Comprehend nursing theory and the physical sciences, behavioral sciences, and humanities in nursing practices.
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Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care under close supervision in the role of learner, communicator, health care provider and teacher.
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Identify the role of other health care professionals involved in the promotion of health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
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Identify the need for ethical decision-making and accountability in nursing practice.
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Identify issues related to cultural diversity in nursing.
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Identify need for research in nursing.
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Recognize the role of the nurse as a leader and change agent.
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Comprehend nursing as a profession and as a practice discipline.
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Identify responsibility areas related to continuing personal, professional, and educational development to meet the changing health needs of society.
Level II
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Apply knowledge of nursing theory and physical sciences, behavioral sciences and humanities in clinical nursing practice.
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Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care with increasing independence in the role of learner, communicator, teacher, health care provider, client advocate and counselor.
- Participate in inter-disciplinary health team planning involved in the promotion of health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
- Apply principles related to ethics and accountability in nursing situations.
- Comprehend relevant knowledge of cultural diversity in nursing.
- Interpret selected research findings for use in nursing practice.
- Demonstrate leadership in the role of change agent when caring for individuals and/or families.
- Identify nursing as a practice discipline and a profession.
- Demonstrate responsibility for continuing personal, professional, and educational development within a controlled setting with faculty guidance.
Level III
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Incorporate knowledge of nursing theory and the physical sciences, behavioral sciences, and humanities in clinical nursing practice.
- Use the nursing process to provide professional nursing care in the role of learner, communicator, teacher, client advocate, health care provider, counselor, change agent and leader.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals involved in the promotion of health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
- Practice in an ethical manner with accountability to self, the client, and the profession.
- Demonstrate behaviors that indicate appreciation of cultural diversity.
- Evaluate research findings and their impact on nursing practice.
- Apply leadership skills and knowledge of the sociopolitical system to effect change in health care delivery.
- Formulate a personal concept of the professional nurse.
- Assume responsibility for continuing personal, professional, and educational development to meet the changing health needs of society.
Admission to the BSN Program
All students must meet the following criteria for admission to upper division nursing:
- Meet the requirements for general admission to Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge.
- Have completed the ACT or SAT and submit the scores.
- Have a overall grade point average of at least 2.70 on all University course work completed.
- Have a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite nursing courses (first three semesters).
- Have successfully completed or received credit for all required courses listed for the first three semesters of the curriculum plan.
- All transfer credits must be articulated and accepted by the Office of the Registrar.
- Be recommended for admission by the admissions committee and approved for admission by the Dean of the School of Nursing.
- Prior to enrolling in any clinical nursing course, a completed health form must be submitted.
- Be approved by Louisiana State Board of Nursing prior to enrolling in any clinical nursing course.
- Possess and demonstrate the School of Nursing’s Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression.
- The age of science courses cannot be greater than five (5) years old.
- Age of prior nursing courses completed cannot be greater than five (5) years old.
Applicants, please note the following before logging on to the Nursing CAS application:
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Nursing CAS Application Fee: $60.00
- Upload your own documents to Nursing CAS. There is an extra fee to have your documents uploaded by Nursing CAS.
- Request transcripts from each college attended to be sent directly to Nursing CAS.
Admission Requirements
- If there are more qualified applicants than can be accepted at the time of request, the admission pool will be made up of applicants who have met the criteria for admission, have given evidence of reasonable prospect of success in the nursing major, and who best represent the mission and goals of the University.
- The curriculum plan is based on a four-year, 120-hour program, which includes prerequisite nursing courses, University general education requirements and upper division courses in the nursing major. Students should consult an advisor regarding prerequisite requirements for Human Anatomy, BIOL 242.
Admission by Transfer
- A qualified student in good standing at any approved baccalaureate school of nursing may apply for admission by transfer.
- Any student desiring to transfer must follow policies in the current Southern University catalog.
- All transfer students must apply for admission and be accepted by Southern University prior to making application to the School of Nursing.
- The number of credits transferred, and placement of the student is based on an evaluation of the courses the applicant presents in comparison with those required for the degree from the School of Nursing.
- Southern University admissions office evaluates general education courses and determines the course and the number of credits accepted from other universities. Students receive an analysis report from the Office of Admission (Official SUBR Transcript Analysis). Transfer courses must be equivalent to those taught at Southern University Baton Rouge.
- The Southern University School of Nursing’s Curriculum Committee reviews the applicant’s transcript of nursing courses.
- Evaluation and acceptance of nursing courses credits from other schools/universities is done on an individual basis.
- No student can transfer into the Nursing program above the level of NURS 304.
Admission Application
- Fall Semester: Application Open January 1 ▪ Deadline: February 15 by 10:59 pm CST
- Spring Semester: Application Open August 1 ▪ Deadline: September 15 by 10:59 pm CST
Readmission
A student in good standing in nursing and whose enrollment in nursing courses is interrupted for two or more consecutive semesters may re-apply for admission. Acceptance will be based on admission requirements in the current Southern University catalog and space availability. A student desiring readmission must submit a complete Nursing CAS application.
The Admissions Progressions Committee will review the application and related data, and make a recommendation to the Dean of the School of Nursing regarding the request. The student will receive written notification from the School of Nursing regarding the status of their application.
Degree Requirements
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must satisfactorily complete the 120 hour program of study which meets the requirements of the University and the Department.
First Year
First Semester
Second Semester
| SENL 102B | English Composition II | 3 |
| PHIL 210B | Intro To Logic | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| SBIO 221B | Human Anat & Physiology Lec I | 3 |
| SBIO 221LB | Human Anat & Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| Social-Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
Second Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Year
First Semester
| NURS 304B | Health Deviations I | 6 |
| Social-Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
| African American Experience | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
Second Semester