Nursing, BS - Second Degree

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Common Core for Nursing Second Degree - Credits: 13

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

CHEM 1124 - Introduction to General and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
MATH 1163 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 9

MATH 2003 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3
PSYC 1223 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOCI 1223 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Prerequisites and Supportive Credits: - 12

BIOL 2354 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOL 2364 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 3274 - Microbiology Credits: 4

Area of Concentration - Credits: 65

NURS 1101 - Cornerstone Seminar Credits: 1
NURS 2013 - Development and Nutrition Through the Life Span Credits: 3
NURS 2213 - Pathophysiology Credits: 3
NURS 3012 - Holistic Health Assessment Credits: 2
NURS 3173 - Pharmacology Credits: 3
NURS 3194 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice Credits: 4
NURS 3222 - Health Focus: Behavioral and Mental Health Credits: 2
NURS 3294 - Practicum: Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice Credits: 4
NURS 3302 - Research and Evidence for Health Care Credits: 2
NURS 3434 - Health Focus: Adult I Credits: 4
NURS 3444 - Practicum: Adult I Credits: 4
NURS 3823 - Practicum: Mental Health Credits: 3
NURS 4043 - Leadership and Management in Health Systems Credits: 3
NURS 4133 - Health Focus: Community and Population Credits: 3
NURS 4143 - Health Focus: Adult II and Complex Patient Credits: 3
NURS 4213 - Practicum: Community and Population Credits: 3
NURS 4224 - Practicum: Transition to Professional Practice Credits: 4
NURS 4243 - Practicum: Adult II and Complex Patient Credits: 3
NURS 4252 - Health Focus: Childbearing Family Credits: 2
NURS 4393 - Practicum: Childbearing Family Credits: 3
NURS 4512 - Health Focus: Child & Family Credits: 2
NURS 4563 - Practicum: Child & Family Credits: 3
NURS 4601 - Capstone Seminar Credits: 1

Degree Completion

In addition to the OBU graduation requirements outlined in the Academic Catalog, a nursing student cannot receive a final transcript unless they have achieved a Level II on all Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Mastery Exams required by the School of Nursing. If a level II is not achieved on any one exam, the student is required to provide proof of an NCLEX review course. Upon validation of achievement of level II on all ATI Mastery Exams or certificate of completion of NCLEX review course, the final transcript will be released.