Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Four-year Undergraduate Program
The Elon University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is a four-year curriculum that will qualify students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a licensed, registered nurse. The four-year curriculum satisfies all Elon core requirements, includes opportunities for experiential and global learning, and is built to allow pursuit of a biology minor in addition to all nursing pre-requisites. Prerequisite requirements include 32 hours of coursework, including cell biology (4 credits), human anatomy and physiology (8 credits), microbiology (4 credits), basic statistics (4 credits), Introduction to Psychology (4 credits), lifespan development (4 credits), and nutrition (4 credits).
To maintain good standing and admission in the BSN program, students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework; earn a "C" or higher in all prerequisite courses; have current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association; a complete background check, drug screen prior to the start of clinical experiences; up to date immunizations; and a minimum TEAS score of 65 (to be taken in the spring of the sophomore year). Students who maintain the above requirements will be eligible to begin the clinical components of the major starting in the junior year and should be able to complete all degree requirements and their Core Capstone within 4 years.
The following disciplinary courses are required for the Nursing major. All nursing courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "B-". If a student earns less than a "B-", the course must be repeated and a grade of B- or higher obtained. Students will not be able to progress with other nursing courses until the course they were unsuccessful in is repeated and passed with a B- or higher. This may cause graduation to be delayed by up to one year. Students may only repeat 1 nursing course. If a student earns less than a "B-" in two nursing courses, they will be dismissed from the nursing program.
Mission
The mission of Elon University Department of Nursing (DON) is transforming the health of local and global communities through excellence in nursing education.
Vision
Through excellence in teaching, we will empower future nurses to integrate knowledge into professional practice and provide holistic, client-centered care.
Values
· We uphold the Elon Core Values of honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect.
· We value collaborative engaged learning in an inclusive environment, to prepare students for professional nursing practice.
· We instill in our students the values of caring and ethical practices within the diverse communities that we serve.
Degree Requirements
Nursing Prerequisite Courses
The following courses in related disciplines are required for the Nursing major. Some may also apply to Core Curriculum requirements.
Students take one course from either STS 1100 or STS 2120.
Nursing Courses
The following disciplinary courses are required for the Nursing major.
| NRS 2000 | HEALTHCARE RELATIONSHIPS I: DISPARITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION | 4 sh |
| NRS 2100 | FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE | 6 sh |
| NRS 2200 | ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR NURSING PRACTICE | 4 sh |
| NRS 2300 | PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE | 3 sh |
| NRS 2400 | PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE | 3 sh |
| NRS 3100 | NURSING MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS I | 6 s-h |
| NRS 3200 | FAMILY-CENTERED NURSING CARE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS | 4 s-h |
| NRS 3300 | GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING | 2 sh |
| NRS 3400 | MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES IN MENTAL HEALTH | 4 sh |
| NRS 3501 | Essential Conversations at the End of Life | 2 |
| NRS 4000 | PREPARATORY SEMINAR: HEALTHCARE RELATIONSHIPS II | 1 sh |
| NRS 4100 | EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE | 4 sh |
| NRS 4200 | POPULATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH | 4 sh |
| NRS 4300 | HEALTHCARE RELATIONSHIPS II: DISPARITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION | 4 sh |
| NRS 4400 | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | 4 sh |
| NRS 4500 | NURSING MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS II | 6 sh |
| NRS 4800 | PATHWAYS TO PRACTICE | 4 sh |
Program Outcomes
Elon University nursing graduates will provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, and efficacious care for clients and families.
Elon University nursing graduates will demonstrate judicious and ethical decision-making that champions client dignity and health and upholds professional and workplace standards.
Elon University nursing graduates will conscientiously employ the nursing process to manage and justify client care delivery.
Elon University nursing graduates will carefully monitor and manage changing client conditions to ensure optimal care.
Elon University nursing graduates will utilize current evidence to guide the nursing process and enhance nursing practice.
Elon University nursing graduates will demonstrate a sustained commitment to continuous quality improvement and safety in nursing practice.
Elon University nursing graduates will carefully collect and analyze client data to support choice of interventions, using informatics and technology as essential tools to monitor outcomes.
Elon University nursing graduates will focus on clear communication as leaders of an interprofessional team, willingly addressing conflict to ensure client-centered care.
Elon University nursing graduates will consistently engage in wellness, self-care, and stress management strategies to develop resiliency and maximize job satisfaction.
Elon University nursing graduates will pursue professional development as a means to enhance nursing performance and positively impact client outcomes.
Total Credit Hours: 142