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Aug 31, 2024
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2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing, BSN, Concentration: Accelerated Bachelor’s Second Degree
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About the Program
Purdue University Northwest College of Nursing offers an accelerated program for non-nurses who possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in another discipline. This intense and innovative program is designed specifically for full time, academically talented students, who are mature critical thinkers and motivated to earn a BS degree in nursing in a shortened time frame. This degree prepares a nurse generalist with baccalaureate level nursing competencies that will be able to
provide comprehensive, safe, nursing care for people from birth to death within a variety of
healthcare settings. In addition to preparing students to take the NCLEX state board exam, this degree academically prepares students who wish to pursue advanced degrees in nursing.
Degree Requirements
- 120 Credit Hours
- Minimum grade of C required for all courses
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation
PNW General Education Core (31-33 Credits)
All courses listed below are required to be taken at PNW, unless accepted as transfer credit. Science courses may not be more than 5 years old.
Other Required Courses (22-24 Credits)
All courses listed below are required to be taken at PNW, unless accepted as transfer credit. Science courses may not be more than 5 years old.
Total 120 Credits Required
Requirements
Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum grade of C required for all courses (unless otherwise noted); 2.0 GPA
Experiential Learning (EL): One EL course required. EL courses are noted by (e) next to the course title.
Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study.
Courses that are only offered on one campus will be noted by an (H) for Hammond, or (W) for Westville.
Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.
Additional Information and Guidelines
Note 1: Admission Pre-requisites for General Education Approved coursework: Human Anatomy & Physiology (8 credits); Microbiology (4 credits); Computer Information Technology (3 credits); Statistics (3 credits); Nutrition (3 credits); English Composition (6 credits); Behavioral Sciences (6 credits); Humanities (3 credits), Communications (3 credits)
Note 2: Essentials of Safe Medication Administration for Nursing : Pre/Co-requisite - NUR 27400 (Must pass placement test, otherwise becomes a prerequisite).
Note 3: Breakdown of Credit Hours: 16-18 credits: Previous Degree, 37-39 credits: Prerequisite admission requirements, 65 credits: Nursing Major
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