Program Objectives
Upon completion of the baccalaureate nursing program in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University, the graduate will be able to:
- synthesize theoretical, empirical, and experiential knowledge gained from the liberal arts, human and natural sciences, and nursing to develop holistic plans of care for individuals, families, and communities throughout the lifespan.
- coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe, effective care.
- deliver holistic care using critical thinking, sound decision making, and effective communication.
- plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on evidence from research and nursing practice.
- apply leadership and management principles as a novice professional nurse in the effective delivery of nursing care.
- integrate professional standards and ethical principles into nursing practice
- incorporate teaching/learning principles in promoting health for diverse individuals, families, and populations.
- evaluate the impact of trends and issues affecting health and access to health care
- advocate for persons, groups, and communities based on awareness of ethical and legal issues affecting health care.
- integrate technology in planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
Requirements for the B.S.N. Degree
| Core Curriculum, Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Nursing students must take the science requirements noted for Area D.2.b. | ||
| Core Curriculum Area F | ||
| BIOL 2651 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2652 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2900 | Microbiology in Health and Disease | 4 |
| NURS 2700 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MATH 2620 | Statistical Methods 1 | 3 |
| Select three hours from the following guided electives: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 2 | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology 2 | ||
| 1 | Students are strongly encouraged to take MATH 2620 in area D.2.b of the Core. |
| 2 | Students are strongly encouraged to take SOCI 1101 and PSYC 1101 in Area E of the Core. |
Senior College Curriculum
| Junior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester one | Hours | Semester two | Hours |
| NURS 3101 | 3 | NURS 3210 | 5 |
| NURS 3102 | 4 | NURS 3212 | 7 |
| NURS 3103 | 3 | NURS 3214 | 2 |
| NURS 3111 | 5 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Semester one | Hours | Semester two | Hours |
| NURS 4102 | 3 | NURS 4200 | 4 |
| NURS 4113 | 7 | NURS 4203 | 3 |
| NURS 4123 | 4 | NURS 4225 | 7 |
| Select one of elective at the 3000- or 4000-level | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 60 | |||
Total Hours required for the degree: 120 Semester Hours
