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
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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 130 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Education = 41 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College 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).
- Major Courses = 68 semester hours (includes 43 semester hours of nursing theory and 25 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: ◊
Curriculum plan of required courses for BSN: Traditional Option
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BI 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| CH 110 - General Chemistry I - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| MA 101 - Introduction to Algebra | 3 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
Second Year
First Semester
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PY 200 - Human Development | 3 |
| NS 254 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory | 4 |
| NS 255 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical | 4 |
| NS 256 - Pharmacology II | 2 |
| EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 19 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| NS 340 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Theory | 3 |
| NS 341 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Clinical | 3 |
| ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| HC 220 - Gerontology | 2 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 468 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory | 4 |
| NS 469 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical | 4 |
| ◊ NS 476 - Population Health IV: Theory | 2 |
| NS 477 - Population Health IV: Clinical | 2 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 467 - Transition into Practice | 1 |
| NS 472 - Principles of Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NS 470 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory | 3 |
| NS 473 - Preceptorship: Clinical | 4 |
| NS 474 - Pharmacology III | 1 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Total Semester Hours - 130