NURSINGBachelor of ScienceThe Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in Nursing prepares students for professional nursing practice in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, industry, clinics, and public health agencies. During the first two years, emphasis is on liberal arts and basic science courses arranged to provide a foundation for the nursing major. Junior and senior courses emphasize the study of nursing. Clinical nursing experiences, guided by the Nursing faculty, involve acute and community-based settings. Students are responsible for their own transportation to all off-campus clinical laboratory experiences, which may extend throughout the Upstate.
Entrance RequirementsTo facilitate admission of students who can achieve at an appropriate level in the program, admission is selective. Consideration is given to performance in secondary school and on the College Board Examination (SAT). Those seeking admission are advised to apply to the University early in the fall of the senior year in high school.
When space is available, a student may change majors into the School of Nursing with a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average.
Each nursing major is required to carry, throughout the clinical laboratory period, a current and valid student nurse's professional liability insurance policy with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 per occurence and $3,000,000 in aggregate. Documentation of such coverage must be provided to the Director of the School of Nursing. No student may participate in clinical learning activities without this insurance coverage.
To comply with clinical agency contract requirements and South Carolina law, students enrolled in nursing courses with a clinical laboratory must meet specific requirements listed in the School of Nursing Student Handbook.
The School of Nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 350 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014; telephone (212) 989-9393, extension 451/153.
Freshman YearFirst Semester 4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I 4 - CH 101 General Chemistry I 3 - ENGL 101 Composition I 3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 - SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 17
Second Semester 4 - CH 102 General Chemistry II 3 - ENGL 102 Composition II 3 - MTHSC 101 Introduction to Probability 3 - NUTR 203 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 - Computer Skills Requirement1 16
Sophomore YearFirst Semester 4 - BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Phys. I 3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics or 3 - MTHSC 203 Elem. Statistical Inference 4 - MICRO 205 Introductory Microbiology 3 - Humanities Requirement E.11 3 - Elective 17
Second Semester 4 - BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Phys. II 3 - Humanities Requirement E.21 7 - Elective 14
Junior YearFirst Semester 3 - NURS 304 Pathophys. for Health-Care Prof. 3 - NURS 310 Health Assessment 4 - NURS 312 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions 2 - NURS 320 Professionalism in Nursing 3 - NURS 340 Pharmacother. Nurs. Interventions 15
Second Semester 7 - NURS 303 Nursing of Adults 3 - NURS 305 Psychosocial Nursing 2 - NURS 311 Intro. to Community Nursing 2 - NURS 323 Gerontology Nursing 3 - NURS 330 Research in Nursing 17
Senior YearFirst Semester 5 - NURS 401 Mental Health Nursing 5 - NURS 411 Nursing Care of Children 5 - NURS 412 Nurs. Care of Women and Families 3 - Oral Communication Requirement1 18
Second Semester 5 - NURS 403 Complex Nursing of Adults 3 - NURS 405 Leadership and Mgt. in Nursing 3 - NURS 408 Senior Nursing Practicum 4 - NURS 415 Community Health Nursing 15
129 Total Semester Hours
1See General Education Requirements. Notes: 1. A minimum grade of C is required in all science courses for progression to junior year nursing courses. 2. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in all required nursing courses for progression to the next level. Students may repeat a nursing course one time only. 3. Students must pass didactic and clinical component to pass all clinical courses. 4. A minimum grade-point ratio of 2.0 is required for registration in each nursing course.
Registered Nurse BS Completion ProgramThe RN/BS curriculum offers an individualized study option for the registered nurse to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Credits may be earned through an accelerated program of study, combining transfer credits for selected courses from accredited institutions of higher learning, credit by examination for previously completed nursing courses, and enrollment in courses at Clemson University. Qualified students may take up to six graduate courses towards the masters degree in nursing. Registered nurses interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree should contact the School of Nursing for curriculum requirements.
Freshman Year1First Semester 3 - ENGL 101 Composition I 3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 - Computer Skills Requirement2 8 - Science Requirement3 17
Second Semester 3 - ENGL 102 Composition II 4 - MICRO 205 Introductory Microbiology 3 - NUTR 203 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 - SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 4 - Science Requirement3 17
Sophomore Year1First Semester 4 - BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Phys. I 3 - MTHSC 101 Introduction to Probability 6 - Humanities Requirement E.1 and E.22 3 - Elective 16
Second Semester 4 - BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Phys. II 3 - EX ST 301 Introductory Statistics or 3 - MTHSC 203 Elem. Statistical Inference 3 - Oral Communication Requirement2 4 - Elective 14
Junior YearFirst Semester 7 - NURS 303 Nursing of Adults4 4 - NURS 312 Therapeutic Nurs. Interventions4 5 - NURS 401 Mental Health Nursing4 5 - NURS 411 Nursing Care of Children4 21
Second Semester 3 - NURS 304 Pathophys. for Health-Care Prof. 5 - NURS 307 Family Nursing in the Community 4 - NURS 313 Health Assess. Through Lifespan 3 - NURS 330 Research in Nursing 15
Senior YearFirst Semester 5 - NURS 403 Complex Nursing of Adults4 3 - NURS 406 Issues in Professionalism 5 - NURS 412 Nursing Care of Women and Fam.4 13
Second Semester 3 - NURS 405 Leadership and Mgt. in Nursing 4 - NURS 415 Community Health Nursing 6 - Departmental Requirement5 3 - Elective 16
129 Total Semester Hours
1Students are expected to transfer all courses listed in the freshman and sophomore years. 2See General Education Requirements. 3Twelve hours selected from BIOL 103, 104; CH 101, 102. Biology and chemistry must be represented; two of the courses must be in a sequence. 4Students are expected to receive credit by examination. 5See advisor. Notes: 1. All courses used to fulfill the support course requirements must be approved by the School of Nursing. 2. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in all nursing courses for progression to the next level. Students may repeat a nursing course one time only. 3. Seniors must have a cumulative grade-point ratio of 3.0 or higher on all college courses attempted to be eligible to enroll in courses numbered 800 or above (subject to approval of form GS6). See advisor for details. 4. To qualify for an undergraduate degree, a student must complete 37 of the last 43 credits at Clemson.
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