Health Professions
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Academic Programs / Health Professions
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Four-Year Program
Frances Ward, PhD., R.N., CRNP, Chair
Nursing Main Office Number: 215-707-4686
Nursing Fax: 215-707-1599
www.temple.edu/nursing
Accreditation
The program is approved by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE can be reached at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 503, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-887-6791. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 122 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 overall and in the major. The minimum passing grade in all required nursing major courses is 73% (C).
1. University Requirements
- New students starting in the 2010-2011 academic year and beyond are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major.
The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.
2. Department of Nursing Requirements
- Science Course - Chemistry 1021 & 1023 (1 course)
- Mathematics and Statistics - Math 1021 and Sociology 3201 or 1167 or Psychology 1167. (2 Courses)
- Sociology and Psychology - Sociology 1176 and Psychology 1061. (2 courses)
- Courses by Department - Biology 2001, Psych 2301, Kinesiology 1223, Kinesiology 1224, Biology 1012. (5 courses)
3. Nursing Major Requirements
- Nursing 1001, 1089, 3141, 3142, 3144, 3187, 3261, 3244, 3262, 3287, 3297, 3387, 4141, 4142, 4187, 4197, 4287, 4243, 4245, 4297, 4387 and 4487. (22 courses)
Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plan
Freshman Year, Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Chemistry |
1021 |
Introduction to Chemistry I |
3 |
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Chemistry |
1023 |
Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I |
1 |
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English |
0802, 0812 or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
GW |
Kinesiology |
1223 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I ^ |
4 |
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Nursing |
1001 |
Introduction to Professional Nursing |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
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Freshman Year, Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Kinesiology |
1224 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II ^ |
4 |
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Intellectual Heritage |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
GY |
Nursing |
1089 |
Nursing and Healthy Lifestyles Management |
3 |
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Biology |
1012 |
General Biology II |
4 |
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Psychology |
1061 |
Psychology as a Social Science
(Prerequisite for Psychology 2301: Developmental Psychology) |
3 |
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Total |
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17 |
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Sophomore Year, Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology |
2001 |
Clinical Microbiology |
4 |
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Sociology |
1176 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Intellectual Heritage |
0852 or 0952 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II |
3 |
GZ |
Nursing |
3142 |
Introduction to Nursing Systems |
3 |
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Nursing |
3144 |
Health Assessment |
3 |
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Total |
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16 |
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Sophomore Year, Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Math***
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1021 |
College Algebra |
4 |
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Psychology |
2301 |
Foundations of Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Human Behavior |
3 |
GB |
Nursing |
3141 |
Nursing Care of Adult Client Systems |
4 |
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Nursing |
3187 |
Practicum I: Care of the Adult Client Systems |
2 |
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Total |
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16 |
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Junior Year, Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Psychology** |
1167 |
Foundations in Statistical Methods |
3 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Race and Diversity |
3 |
GD |
Nursing |
3244 |
Care of the Developing Family System |
4 |
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Nursing |
3287 |
Nursing Care of Childbearing Family System: Practicum II A |
2 |
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Nursing |
3261 |
Pathophysiology & Applied Pharmacology for Nursing I |
3 |
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Nursing |
3387 |
Nursing Care of Childbearing Family System: Practicum IIB |
2 |
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Total |
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17 |
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Junior Year, Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
World Society |
3 |
GG |
Nursing |
4141 |
Care of the Chronically Ill Client System |
4 |
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Nursing |
4187 |
Care of Client Systems with Chronic Health Alteration:
Mental Health Clinical Practicum |
2 |
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Nursing |
4287 |
Care of Client Systems with Chronic Health Alteration:
Geriatric Clinical Practicum |
2 |
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Nursing |
3262 |
Pathophysiology & Applied Pharmacology for Nursing II |
3 |
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Total |
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14 |
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Senior Year, Fall Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
3297 |
Research Methods |
3 |
WI |
Nursing |
4142 |
Health Care of Diverse Client Systems |
3 |
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Nursing |
4243 |
Nursing Management: System in Crisis |
4 |
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Nursing |
4387 |
Care of Client Systems in Crisis: Advance Medical Surgical Practicum |
2 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Arts |
3-4 |
GA |
Total |
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15-16 |
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Senior Year, Spring Semester |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
4197 |
Epidemiology of Nursing Systems |
3 |
WI |
Nursing |
4297 |
Nursing Leadership* |
3 |
WI |
Nursing |
4487 |
Care of Client Systems in Crisis: Mentorship Practicum |
2 |
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Nursing |
4245 |
Nursing Synthesis |
1 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
U.S. Society |
3 |
GU |
Total |
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12 |
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Minimum Total Credits Required for Degree: |
122 |
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*Indicates writing intensive capstone for the major. |
**Acceptable options include Sociology 1167 and Sociology 3201. |
***The GQ requirement will be satisfied upon the successful completion of Math 1021, PSYCH 1167, Nursing 3261 and 3262. |
^The GS requirements will be satisfied upon the successful completion of Kinesiology 1223 and 1224. |
Special Fees
A laboratory fee of $250.00 (subject to change), covering all junior and senior years, is charged and paid in four installments. Uniforms, books, and equipment total approximately $800 in the first semester. In addition, some courses have special fees attached.
The Online R.N.- B.S.N. Program
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 overall and in the major. The minimum passing grade in all required nursing major courses is 73% (C).
Registered nurses who are graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs and who hold a current, unencumbered R.N. license in the United States may apply for admission with advanced standing. Registered nurses who submit official transcripts showing evidence of completion of an National League for Nursing-AC accredited nursing program are awarded 32 transfer credits for their pre-licensure nursing courses. Pre-professional requirements may be satisfied by transfer of acceptable college credits or by taking the stipulated courses at Temple University. Temple has transfer agreements with area community colleges. The Temple University Undergraduate Bulletin should be consulted for details on these agreements as well as the university policy related to 45+ transfer students.
Distinctive features of the program include:
- Recognition of previous experience
- No on-campus requirements; complete entirely online
- Personalized attention from faculty
- Low student/faculty ratio
- Mentoring to help you achieve your career goals
- Projects and fieldwork experiences that are individualized to match your area of interest
- Transfer up to 93 out of 123 required credits
A total of 61 credits of prerequisite and general education requirements in the liberal arts and sciences are accepted in transfer towards the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.). A grade of C- or better is needed in order to receive transfer credit. Before beginning the nursing major, students must earn at least 52 credits in this section. All science courses must be completed prior to beginning nursing major courses. Temple University's R.N.-B.S.N. program includes 30 credits of upper-division nursing courses which all students are required to complete at Temple University. (Refer to the Bulletin for information on the university's Academic Residency Requirements.) Students must complete the application process and be a matriculated student to enroll in nursing courses.
The application deadline for admission in the fall semester is June 1st and for admission in the spring semester is November 1st. Apply online at www.temple.edu/admissions.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the RN-BSN program advisor to discuss the program and undergo a preliminary review of transcripts. This can be accomplished in person, via the telephone, or through e-mail. An unofficial copy of transcripts should be brought to this appointment or faxed to the program office prior to phone or e-mail advising.
Prerequisite and GenEd Requirements in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pre-Professional Requirements - Department of Nursing |
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
English |
0802, 0812 or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
GW |
IH |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
GY |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
U.S. Society; Arts; Human Behavior
(Choose 1 course from two areas.) |
6 |
GU; GA; GB |
Psychology |
1061 |
Psychology as a Social Science |
3 |
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Psychology |
2301 |
Foundations of Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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Sociology |
1176 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
World Society |
3 |
GG |
Kinesiology |
1223 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
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Kinesiology |
1224 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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Nursing
or
Biology
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2111
or
2001 |
Microbiology
or
Clinical Microbiology |
4
4 |
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Chemistry |
1021 |
Introduction to Chemistry I |
3 |
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Chemistry |
1023 |
Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I |
1 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Race & Diversity |
3 |
GD |
Public Health |
1104 |
Nutrition & Health |
3 |
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Sociology
or
Sociology
or
Psychology |
1167
or
3201
or
1167 |
Social Statistics
or
Statistical Methods in Sociology
or
Foundations in Statistical Methods |
3
4
3 |
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Philosophy |
2121 |
Introduction to Ethical Theory |
3 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Quantitative Literacy |
4 |
GQ |
Free Electives |
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Free Electives |
4 |
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Total |
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61 |
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Professional Curriculum
Requirements - Department of Nursing |
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Junior Year, Fall Semester (Semester I) |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
3101 |
Nursing Informatics |
3 |
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Nursing |
3197 |
Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science* |
3 |
WI |
Total |
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6 |
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Junior Year, Spring Semester (Semester II) |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
3202 |
Nursing and the Politics of Gender, Race and Class |
3 |
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Nursing |
3204 |
Perspectives on Health I: Thinking Globally |
3 |
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Total |
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6 |
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Junior Year II, Fall Semester (Semester III) |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
3305 |
Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research:
Analysis and Critical Appraisal
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3 |
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Nursing |
3389 |
Perspectives on Health II: Acting Locally |
3 |
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Total |
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6 |
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Senior Year, Spring Semester (Semester IV) |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
4106 |
Healthy Aging |
3 |
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Nursing |
4198 |
Health Policy and Economics* |
3 |
WI |
Total |
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6 |
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Senior Year, Fall Semester (Semester V) |
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Nursing |
4207 |
Genetics and Genomics |
3 |
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Nursing |
4489 |
Senior Seminar: Evidence Based Practice
Fieldwork Experience*** |
3 |
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Total |
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6 |
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Grand Total |
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30 |
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*Writing Intensive |
**Statistics is a prerequisite |
***Capstone Course. Must Be taken in the last semester of study |
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