Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Marsha Cravens, M.Ed., M.S.N., R.N.
PH 402.552.6287 TF 800.647.5500
Cravens@clarksoncollege.edu
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Mary Dishman, M.S.N., R.N.
PH 402.552.6134 TF 800.647.5500
DishmanMary@clarksoncollege.edu
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, graduates will:
- Evaluate caring relationships and behaviors that contribute to positive outcomes for clients, families, communities
and populations, as well as health care providers andhealth care systems. (Communication, Diversity)** - Analyze client-centered care with respect to health, environment and cultural preferences across the lifespan while respecting the client as the source of control. (Diversity, Critical Thinking)**
- Function effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, fostering teamwork and collaboration with the client, family, community
and populations. (Communication)** - Utilize best current evidence considering clinical expertise along with client and family preferences for the delivery of optimal health care. (Critical Thinking, Professionalism)**
- Participate in data evaluation to monitor client outcomes to continuously improve the quality of health care. (Technology)**
- Evaluate standardized practices and technologies to minimize the risk of harm to clients and health care providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. (Critical Thinking)**
- Analyze information and technology resources to build knowledge, select the mode of communication, to decrease error and support decision making. (Technology)**
- Analyze behaviors consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nursing’s Social Policy Statement and Standards of Practice into the role of the professional nurse. (Professionalism)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Prerequisite
Current, unencumbered LPN license from Nebraska or another state within the U.S.
Curriculum Requirements
The LPN to BSN program combines theory in general education, support
Upon graduation, LPN to BSN students
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 130 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Education = 33 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College Health Care Core curriculum).
- Support Courses = 21 semester hours (at least eight semester hours of Anatomy and Physiology, four semester hours of Microbiology, four semester hours of General Chemistry I, three semester hours of Pathophysiology and two semester hours of Gerontology).
- Transition Courses = 4 semester hours (which consist of 3 semester hours of nursing theory and 1 semester hour of scholarly writing).
- Major Courses = 57 semester hours (includes 36 semester hours of nursing theory and 21 semester hours of clinical nursing courses).
- LPN students will receive a validation credit of 15 semester hours following successful completion of NS 254 and NS 255.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Nursing: LPN to BSN Option
General Education Courses
(33 semester hours)
Support Courses
(21 semester hours)
Courses | Semester Hours |
---|---|
BI 210 - Microbiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
BI 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
BI 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
CH 110 - General Chemistry - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
NS 227 - Pathophysiology | 3 |
HC 220 - Gerontology | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 21 |
LPN-BSN Transition Courses
(four semester hours)
Courses | Semester Hours |
---|---|
NS 349 - Pathways for Success | 1 |
NS 355 - Concepts of Professional Practice for the LPN to BSN | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 4 |
Required BSN Courses
(57 semester hours)