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Nursing—Bachelor of Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Website: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College/School: Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions

Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Apply to UIW: Application for Admission to UIW

Apply to BSN program: Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program prepares graduates to take the licensure examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Nursing courses include clinical experiences in a variety of settings with clients across the lifespan. Our nursing education building includes a modern clinical learning center that offers high fidelity simulated learning experiences. UIW graduates are employed around the world in all areas of healthcare including hospitals, community settings, research, education, parish ministries, government agencies, and the military services. A minimum of 122 hours is required for graduation.

Admission Requirements

Traditional BSN program admission requirements

 

Admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is a two-part process.

 

1. Apply to UIW: Students must be admitted for general admission to the University of the Incarnate Word before applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

 

2. Apply to the Program: Applicants apply to the program while completing prerequisite coursework. Applications to the program must be submitted to the Ila Faye School of Nursing and Health Professions by February 1 for fall admission and July 1 for spring admission each year.

 

Accelerated BSN program admission requirements

 

Applicants must have at least 60 prior non-nursing college credits or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA for all undergraduate coursework. Applicants must also meet additional admission requirements. See Accelerated BSN Requirements.

 

Apply to the Program: Submit an application through NursingCas.

 

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Full Traditional BSN program admission requirements

  1. Applicants must have been accepted to the University of the Incarnate Word for Fall semester admissions by February 1st and Spring semester admissions by July 1st.

  2. Applications to the nursing program must be completed as directed by the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions. Additional information about immunization requirements, admissions testing schedules, and other requirements should be obtained from the School of Nursing.

  3. In order to be reviewed, the nursing program application must be completed through the Nursing's Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS) by the February 1st (or July 1st) deadline. The applicant must have:

    1. Submitted official copies of transcripts of all schools attended.

    2. Submitted record of current enrollment.

    3. Acknowledged and agreed to complete the criminal background screen when directed by the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions.

    4. Completed a designated admissions test (refer to website for specific test).

    5. If admitted, the student will need to submit documentation of required immunizations, basic life support for health care providers, and first aid prior to enrollment in nursing courses. Failure to meet submission deadlines may invalidate the acceptance, so students should have immunizations completed by the application deadline.

 

  1. By February 1 (or July 1), in order to be considered for admission, the applicant must have completed (with a minimum grade of C) or be currently enrolled in all courses designated as prerequisite to admission:

  • Dimensions of Wellness (transfer students may complete upon admission during their first semester at UIW).

  • English Composition I and II (prior bachelor’s degree exempt).

  • Biological Chemistry II- equivalent of CHEM 1320 at UIW (3 hours of Organic Chemistry [CHEM 2311] or CHEM 1301 and 1302 will be accepted in lieu of Biological Chemistry).

  • Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab and II/Lab.

  • Microbiology/Lab.

  • Nutrition.

  • Statistics.

  • Psychology-Introduction.

  • Psychology-Lifespan Development (or Child Development and Adult Development).

  1. Admission to the nursing program may be limited based on the availability of qualified faculty and clinical practice sites. Acceptance is primarily based on academic performance. The applicant's overall academic record is considered in admission decisions. Criteria include:

    1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all coursework to date. More favorable consideration will be given to applicants with higher GPAs and to those who passed courses the first time taken.

    2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 in science courses. This includes all biology, chemistry and nutrition courses.

    3. Scores on the standardized nursing entrance test are also considered in admission decisions. 

Fulfillment of these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students must also have completed the designated prerequisite courses, the designated health requirements and a background check in order to enroll in the program. If applicable, students must have received a declaratory order from the Texas BON. An interview may be required.

Students applying to transfer from another baccalaureate nursing program must satisfy the same prerequisite coursework as do all other applicants. Students must also meet the same standards for progression as do students enrolled in the UIW nursing program. This means that applicants must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue in the original nursing program. Applicants who have been unsuccessful in another nursing program will not be considered. Prior nursing coursework will be evaluated for equivalency with the UIW curriculum. Placement in the program will be determined on an individual basis and placement is subject to available space in the program.

 

 

Traditional BSN Degree Plan

A minimum of 122 credit hours is required to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 

Nursing Coursework

NURS 2125Integrated Clinical I

1

NURS 2313Basic Health Assessment

3

NURS 2315Nursing I Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

3

NURS 2350Introduction to Professional Nursing Leadership

3

NURS 3125Integrated Clinical II

1

NURS 3311Health Communication

3

NURS 3315Nursing II: Aging, Chronicity, and Care Coordination

3

NURS 3325Healthcare Pathophysiology

3

NURS 3335Pharmacology and Safe Medication Administration

3

NURS 3355Evidence Based Practice and Informatics in Nursing

3

NURS 3345Medical-Surgical and Complex Care Nursing I Clinical

3

NURS 3545Medical-Surgical and Complex Care Nursing I

5

NURS 4282Senior Seminar

2

NURS 4415Nursing of Children and Families

4

NURS 4431Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

4

NURS 4441Nursing of the Childbearing Family

4

NURS 4445Medical-Surgical and Complex Care Nursing II

4

NURS 4462Nursing III: Community Health Nursing

4

NURS 4650Professional Leadership Capstone

6

Required Supporting Coursework

BIOL 2321Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2121Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1

BIOL 2322Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2122Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

BIOL 2474Introductory Microbiology

4

CHEM 1320Biological Chemistry for Health Professions

3

NUTR 2341Introduction to Nutrition

3

PSYC 2356Lifespan Development

3

or

PSYC 2370Child and Adolescent Development

3

And / Or

PSYC 3370Adult Development and Aging

3

Total Credit Hours: 122

Accelerated BSN Degree Plan

The  Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 16-month program for those who have at least 60 non-nursing credit hours or a bachelor's degree that is not in nursing from an accredited institution.

Students must complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at UIW where at least 36 of the final 45 hours are taken at UIW and at least 36 hours must be upper division credits. Active military students must take a minimum of 30 hours, or at least 25% of the total degree plan, at UIW.

Nursing Coursework

The Accelerated program requires 62 credit hours of nursing coursework, divided over four semesters.

Semester 1

NURS 2350Introduction to Professional Nursing Leadership

3

NURS 2313Basic Health Assessment

3

NURS 2313LBasic Health Assessment Lab

0

NURS 2315Nursing I Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

3

NURS 3325Healthcare Pathophysiology

3

NURS 3335Pharmacology and Safe Medication Administration

3

NURS 2125Integrated Clinical I

1

NURS 3125Integrated Clinical II

1

Semester 2

NURS 3315Nursing II: Aging, Chronicity, and Care Coordination

3

NURS 3311Health Communication

3

NURS 3545Medical-Surgical and Complex Care Nursing I

5

NURS 3345Medical-Surgical and Complex Care Nursing I Clinical

3

NURS 4431Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

4

Semester 3

NURS 3355Evidence Based Practice and Informatics in Nursing

3

NURS 4445Medical-Surgical and Complex Care Nursing II

4

NURS 4441Nursing of the Childbearing Family

4

NURS 4415Nursing of Children and Families

4

Semester 4

NURS 4282Senior Seminar

2

NURS 4462Nursing III: Community Health Nursing

4

NURS 4650Professional Leadership Capstone

6