There are two components to the traditional BSN curriculum. The lower division (pre-professional) component is for students admitted to the university with a nursing major. The upper division (professional) component includes the clinical component of the nursing curriculum and is restricted to students who have been admitted to the nursing program. Please refer to the Admissions Requirements for criteria of admission to the upper division.
Jump to Upper Division Curriculum
BSN Lower Division Curriculum
Semester 1
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 14 hours | |
| EH 101 | College Writing | 3 hours |
| PY 101 | Psychology | 3 hours |
| BYS 119 with BYS 121 lab | Biology w/lab | 4 hours |
| MA 110 or MA 112 | Finite Mathematics or Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 hours |
| FYE 101 | Charger Success | 1 hours |
Semester 2
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 16 hours | |
| EH 102 | College Writing | 3 hours |
| HY 103 or 104* | History | 3 hours |
| CH 151 with CH 155 lab | General, Organic, Biochemistry w/lab | 4 hours |
| SOC 100 or 103 | Sociology or Criminology | 3 hours |
| PHL or CM | Philosophy/Ethics/Logic/Speech | 3 hours |
Semester 3
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 14 hours | |
| BYS 214 | Infection and Immunity w/lab (a Microbiology course) |
4 hours |
| NUR 220 | Health Promotion for Nursing Majors | 3 hours |
| EH 207 or 242* | Literature I or Mythology | 3 hours |
| BYS 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab | 4 hours |
Semester 4
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semester Hours | 16 hours | |
| BYS 216 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 4 hours |
| EH 208 | Literature II | 3 hours |
| MSC or PSC or PY or SOC |
Statistics | 3 hours |
| PY 201 | Lifespan Development (Human Growth and Development course) | 3 hours |
| AR or FMA or MU or TH* | Fine Arts (Art/Music/Theatre) | 3 hours |
Lower Division Total Hours = 60 Semester Hours
Summer semesters are optional and are great alternatives to decrease credit hours or satisfy coursework.
Note: No grades of "D or F" are accepted in prerequisite courses.
* Fine Arts: Choose one of the following: ARH 100 or 101 or 103 (Art History/Appreciation) or ARS 160 (Drawing) or FMA 123 (Film Studies) or TH 122 (Theatre) or MU 100 (Music Appreciation)
* History: Choose one: World History (HY 103/104) or US History (HY 221/222)
* Literature: Literature I (EH 207) or Mythology (EH 242) and Literature II (EH 208)
Sequence Requirement: A two course sequence in Literature is preferred.
BSN Upper Division Nursing Curriculum
* Curriculum available fall and spring terms only
Grading Scale
The grading scale for upper-division nursing courses:
60 or lower = F, 60-74 = D, 75-79 = C, 80-89 = B, 90-100 = A
Semester 1
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | 90 hours | |
| NUR 301 | Professional Concepts in Nursing | 3 hours | - |
| NUR 303 | Health Assessment | 5 hours | 90 hours |
| NUR 304 | Applied Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | 3 hours | - |
| NUR 311 | Clinical Calculations in Nursing | 1 hour | - |
Semester 2
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 12 hours | 180 hours | |
| NUR 310 | Professional Practice in Nursing I | 6 hours | 135 hours |
| NUR 312 | Gerontological Nursing Care | 3 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 321 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 hours | - |
Semester 3
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 15 hours | 225 hours | |
| NUR 305 | Nursing Process for Mental Health and Illness | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 307 | Inquiry into Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 hours | - |
| NUR 308 | Nursing Care of Adults; Alteration in Health I | 8 hours | 180 hours |
Semester 4
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 13 hours | 180 hours | |
| NUR 401 | Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Adult | 5 hours | 90 hours |
| NUR 403 | Maternal-Infant Nursing | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 404 | Family Centered Nursing Care of Children | 4 hours | 45 hours |
Semester 5
| Course | Description | Semester Hours | Clinical Hours |
| Total Hours | 14 hours | 270 hours | |
| NUR 405 | Community Health Nursing | 4 hours | 45 hours |
| NUR 407 | Professional Practice in Nursing II | 8 hours | 225 hours |
| NUR 408 | Professional Practice in Nursing III Seminar | 2 hours | - |
Upper Division Total Hours = 66
Total Clinical Hours = 945
Total Program Hours = 126
BSN Summer Elective Courses
The UAH Undergraduate Nursing Program is pleased to offer optional summer elective courses. Designed to enrich and build upon the required entry level curriculum, these courses offer unique opportunities for specialized clinical experiences and skills enhancement. Taught by clinical experts on the UAH nursing faculty, courses are offered in 5-week sessions. Current courses include: Emergency Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, Critical Care Transport, and The Art of ECG Interpretation. Enrollment is competitive and offerings may vary from summer to summer.
