BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING
Program Progression and Curriculum Information
BSN Progression
The BSN program is a total of 8 semesters and is broken down into the Preparation Phase (2 semesters) and the Clinical Phase (6 semesters).
Entry Terms
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Preparation Phase: Students may be admitted to the Preparation Phase for the Fall, Spring, or Summer Terms.
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Clinical Phase: Students may enter the Clinical Phase ONLY in the Fall Term.
Preparation Phase - 2 Semesters
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You may be admitted to the Preparation Phase for the Fall, Spring, or Summer term.
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All courses in the Preparation Phase are required prerequisites to begin the Clinical Phase.
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All required prerequisites courses must be completed with a “C” or higher prior to entry to the Clinical Phase.
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Some courses in the Preparation Phase may have pre-requisites or placement requirements prior to completing.
Preparation Phase Curriculum
Course Number
FS 102
BIO 111
BIO 112
CHEM 105
ENG 101
ENG 315
MAT 105
COM 102
STAT 201
SOC 101 or PSY 101
Course Title
Foundations for Success
Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
Chemistry (General / Organic / Bio) with Lab
English Composition 1
Advance Composition: Evidence-Based Writing
College Algebra
Essentials of Communication
Statistics
Introduction to Sociology OR Introduction to Psychology
Preparation Phase Total:
Credit Hours
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
32
Clinical Phase - 6 Semesters
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Clinical Phase can only be started in the Fall term.
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Some courses in the Clinical Phase may have pre-requisites prior to completing.
Clinical Phase Curriculum
Course Number
BIO 121
BIO 180 or BIO 280
BIO 215
BIO 300
PHI 103
PSY 110
NUR 201
NUR 210
NUR 225
NUR 226
NUR CL 226
NUR 315
NUR 331
NUR CL 331
NUR 332
NUR CL 332
NUR 338
NUR CL 338
NUR 339
NUR 340
NUR 342
NUR CL 342
NUR 421
NUR CL 421
NUR 422
NUR 423
NUR CL 423
NUR 441
NUR CL 441
NUR 443
Course Title
Microbiology with Lab
Biology of Food OR Introduction to Nutrition through the Lifespan
Core Concepts in Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
Ethics
Life Span Development
Introduction to the Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
Nursing Foundations and Principles I
Nursing Foundations and Principles II
Nursing Foundations and Principles II: Clinical
Pharmacological Principles for Nursing Practice
Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum I
Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum I: Clinical
Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum II
Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum II: Clinical
Family-Centered, Pediatric and Maternity Nursing
Family-Centered, Pediatric and Maternity Nursing: Clinical
Evidence Based Practice and Research Principles in Nursing
Quality Improvement and Information Technologies in Nursing Practice
Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan
Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan: Clinical
Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum III
Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Healthcare Continuum III: Clinical
Leadership and Management Development in Nursing Practice
Population Health in Nursing
Population Health in Nursing: Clinical
Role Transition and Trends in Nursing Practice
Role Transition and Trends in Nursing Practice: Clinical
Clinical Judgement for Nursing Practice
Clincial Phase Total:
Credit Hours
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
6
3
88
BSN Progression Pathways - 8 Semesters
Our pathways are designed with for you to be successful at pace that works for you! Depending on when you are admitted to The Christ College, the completion pathway you choose, and if you are a first time college student or a transfer student with previous credits, your time at The Christ College will vary. You will select your completion pathway immediately following the Preparation Phase Semester 2.
*If you choose the 3 Year Completion Pathway and have a failure or need to retake a course, you will automatically move to the 4 Year Completion Pathway.
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**Students who are transferring credits to TCC may not need all preparation phases.
3-Year BSN Progression Pathway Completion
Year
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Term
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Semester
Prep Phase 1
Prep Phase 2
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 1
Clinical Phase 2
Clinical Phase 3
Clinical Phase 4
Clinical Phase 5
Clinical Phase 6
Fall Enrollment Term
Year
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
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Term
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Semester
Prep Phase 1
Prep Phase 2
Clinical Phase 1
Clinical Phase 2
Clinical Phase 3
Clinical Phase 4
Clinical Phase 5
Clinical Phase 6
Spring Enrollment Term
Year
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Term
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Semester
Prep Phase 1
Prep Phase 2
Additional Prep
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 1
Clinical Phase 2
Clinical Phase 3
Clinical Phase 4
Clinical Phase 5
Clinical Phase 6
Summer Enrollment Term
Traditional (4-Year) BSN Progression Pathway Completion
Year
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Term
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Semester
Prep Phase 1
Prep Phase 2
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 1
Clinical Phase 2
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 3
Clinical Phase 4
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 5
Clinical Phase 6
Fall Enrollment Term
Year
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Term
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Semester
Prep Phase 1
Semester Off
Prep Phase 2
Additional Prep
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 1
Clinical Phase 2
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 3
Clinical Phase 4
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 5
Clinical Phase 6
Spring Enrollment Term
Year
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Term
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Semester
Prep Phase 1
Prep Phase 2
Additional Prep
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 1
Clinical Phase 2
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 3
Clinical Phase 4
Semester Off
Clinical Phase 5
Clinical Phase 6
Summer Enrollment Term