Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Mary Dishman, APRN, RN, PMHNP-BC
PH 402.552.6134
[email protected]
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 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, 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
Upon graduation, students are prepared to practice in a variety of settings, both independently and collaboratively, with colleagues in other disciplines. Graduates from the baccalaureate nursing program have a solid preparation for graduate studies in nursing and are encouraged to pursue advanced education as one means of lifelong learning.
BSN graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Comprehensive Student Assessment
Baccalaureate nursing students are enrolled in the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) program. This comprehensive program prepares individuals for the NCLEX-RN. Individual ATI tests are administered upon completion of each area of study. Areas of student weakness are addressed and remediation is provided to those students. At the completion of the nursing program, the Comprehensive Predictor examination is administered to further identify strengths and weaknesses.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a BSN at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 120 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Education = 49 semester hours (with at least eight semester hours of Anatomy and Physiology, four semester hours of Microbiology, four semester hours of General Chemistry I, two semester hours of Gerontology and seven hours of elective courses).
- Core Courses = 9 semester hours (three semester hours in each of the following Clarkson College Healthcare Core curriculum: Intercultural Communication, Humanities, and Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy). Must be taken at Clarkson College.
- Major Courses = 62 semester hours (includes 39 semester hours of nursing theory and 23 semester hours of clinical nursing courses).
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: ◊
Multiple Degree Options
The multiple degree option is for students completing multiple degrees at Clarkson College. This option allows credits earned while completing a degree to be used directly toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students must apply and be properly admitted to multiple degrees. Admission into one major does not guarantee later admission into a second major. The option includes:
- Multiple Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Bachelor of Science in Community Health
Curriculum plan of required courses for BSN: Traditional Option
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| CHM 110 - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| ENG 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| MAT 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
| NRS 227 - Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NRS 233 - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Theory | 2 |
| NRS 234 - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Clinical | 2 |
| NRS 235 - Pharmacology I | 2 |
| ICC HUM EEA - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 200 - Human Development | 3 |
| NRS 254 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory | 4 |
| NRS 255 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical | 4 |
| NRS 256 - Pharmacology II | 2 |
| ENG 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 19 |
Third Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NRS 453 - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Theory Online | 2 |
| NRS 454 - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Clinical | 1 |
| NRS 458 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory | 3 |
| NRS 459 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NRS 467 - Transition to Practice | 1 |
| NRS 470 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory | 3 |
| NRS 473 - Preceptorship: Clinical | 4 |
| NRS 474 - Pharmacology III | 1 |
| NRS 483 - Principles of Leadership and Management: Theory Online | 2 |
| Electives | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Total Semester Hours - 121