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Texas Christian University

Location: Fort Worth, TX

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Freshman Year Courses:

Anatomy and Physiology (4 Hours)
Introductory Composition: Writing In Inquiry (3 Hours)
Fine Arts Elective (3 Hours)
Oral Communication (3 Hours)
General Psychology (3 Hours)
Anatomy and Physiology (4 Hours)
Nutrition (3 Hours)
Introductory Sociology (3 Hours)
Historical Traditions (3 Hours)
Humanities Elective (3 Hours)

Total: 32 Hours

Basic Microbiology (4 Hours)
Intermediate Composition: Writing Argument (3 Hours)
Elementary Statistics (3 Hours)
Religious Traditions (3 Hours)
Human Development (3 Hours)
Professional Role I: Member of the Profession (3 Hours)
Health Assessment: Concepts (3 Hours)
Health Assessment: Lab (1 Hour)
Pathophysiology (3 Hours)
Literary Traditions/Humanities (3 Hours)
Elective (3 Hours

Total: 32 Hours

Sophomore Year Courses:

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Junior Year Courses: Senior Year Courses:

Pharmacotherapeutics (3 Hours)
Foundations of Nursing Care: Concepts (3 Hours)
Foundations of Nursing Care: Clinical (2 Hours)
Foundations of Nursing Care: Lab (1 Hour)
Professional Role II: Member of the Healthcare Team (3 Hours)
Free Elective (3 Hours)
Care of Adults with Health Alterations I: Concepts (3 Hours)
Adults with Health Alterations I: Clinical(2 Hours)
Behavioral Health Nursing: Concepts (3 Hours)
Behavioral Health Nursing: Clinical (2 Hours)
Professional Role III: Member of the Research and Evidence Based Practice Community (3 Hours)
Clinical Reasoning and Simulation I (1 Hour)
Elective (1 Hour) Total: 30 Hours

Care of Adults with Health Alterations II: Concepts (3 Hours)
Adults with Health Alterations II: Clinical (2 Hours)
Maternal, Child and Family Nursing Concepts (3 Hours)
Maternal, Child and Family Nursing: Clinical (2 Hours)
Clinical Reasoning and Simulation II (2 Hours)
Elective (3 Hours)
Leadership in Nursing Practice: Concepts (3 Hours)
Transition into Practice: Clinical (3 Hours)
Public Health Nursing: Concepts (CSV) (3 Hours)
Public Health Nursing: Clinical (2 Hours)
Clinical Reasoning and Simulation III (1 Hour)
Elective (3 hour) Total: 30 Hours

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TCU Nursing Curriculum Overview

Required Courses in order to begin nursing classes:

Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Basic Microbiology
Human Development
General Psychology
Introductory Sociology
Elementary Statistics
Nutrition

Total Hours To Complete BSN:

124 Hours

Total Number of Classes:

45 Classes

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Baylor University

Location: Waco, TX

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Freshman Year Courses: Sophomore Year Courses:

Chapel (0 Hours)
Intro to Art & Science of Nursing (1 Hour)
Thinking and Writing (3 Hours)
Introductory to Chemistry & Intro. To Chem. Lab (4 Hours)
The Christian Scriptures (3 Hours)
Foreign Language (4 Hours)
Chapel (0 Hours)
Thinking, Writing & Research (3 Hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology of Motion and Innervation OR Introductory Microbiology & Into. to Micro. Lab (4 Hours)
Introductory Psychology (3 Hours)
History Elective (3 Hours)
Foreign Language (4 Hours)

Total: 32 Hours

Literature Elective (3 Hours)
Introductory Microbiology & Into. to Micro. Lab OR Human Anatomy and Physiology of Motion and Innervation (4 Hours)
Nutrition (3 Hours)
The Christian Heritage (3 Hours)
Intro To Sociology (3 Hours)
Elementary Statistics (3 Hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology of Metabolism and Processing (4 Hours)
American Constitutional Development (3 Hours)
A Survey of Human Growth & Development (3 Hours)

Total: 29 Hours

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Junior Year Courses: Senor Year Courses:

Professional Development: Foundations (3 Hours)
Health Assessment (3 Hours)
Human Needs I (3 Hours)
Intro to Professional Nursing Practice (3 Hours)
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I (4 Hours)
Professional Nursing Practice: Care of Patient w/Medical Surgical Needs (2 hours)
Professional Nursing Practice: Care of Patient w/Mental Health Needs (2 Hours)
Human Needs II (3 Hours)
The Maturing Family (3 Hours)
Mental Health Nursing: Ind., Grp, and Family (3 Hours)
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II (4 Hours)

Total: 34 Hours

Professional Nursing Practice: Care of the Childbearing Family ( 2 Hours)
Professional Nursing Practice: Care of the Childrearing Family (2 Hours)
The Childbearing Family (3 Hours)
The Childrearing Family (3 Hours)
Professional Development.: Management & Leadership (3 Hours)
Professional Development: Consumer of Research (3 Hours)
Professional Nursing Practice: Transition to Practice (3 Hours)
Analysis & Synthesis of Complex (3 Hours)
Human Needs (3 Hours)
Community Health Nursing (3 Hours)
Community and Culture (3 Hours)
3 hour nursing elective ( 3 Hours) Total: 31 Hours

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BU Nursing Curriculum Overview:

The first two years of the University are located in their Waco Campus and the last two years are encouraged to be done in their Dallas Campus to obtain more hands on learning.

Total Hours to Complete BSN:

126 Hours

Total Number of Classes:

43 Classes

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University Of Texas at Arlington

Location: Arlington, TX

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Beginning Year Courses (Freshman/Sophomore):

Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (8 Hours)
Microbiology (4 Hours)
General Chemistry (4 Hours)
Composition I & II (6 Hours)
Literature (3 Years)
Technical Writing (3 Years)
American History I & II (6 Hours)
U.S. Government and Texas State & Local Government (6 Hours)
Elective (3 Hours)

Total: 70 Hours

Introduction to Psychology (3 Hours)
Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) (3 Hours)
Sociology or Anthropology ( 3 Hours)
Fine Arts (Theory courses in Architecture, Art, Dance, Music, or Theater) (3 Hours)
Contemporary Mathematics or College Algebra (3 Hours)
Statistics (3 Hours)
Introduction to Professional and Clinical Concepts in Nursing (3 Hours)
Pharmacology in Nursing Practice (3 Hours)
Pathophysiologic Processes: Implications for Nursing (3 Hours)

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Junior Year Courses: Senior Year Courses:

Health Promotion and Illness Prevention Across the Lifespan (3 Hours)
Holistic Health Assessment (3 Hours)
Clinical Nursing Foundation (6 Hours)
Nursing Research (3 Hours)
Nursing Of Adults (5 Hours)
Psychiatric/Mental health Nursing (4 Hours)
Nursing Of Older Adults (2 Hours)

Total: 26 Hours

Nursing of Adults with Complex Needs (5 Hours)
Nursing of Children and Adolescents (4 Hours)
Nursing Of the Childbearing Family (4 Hours)
Professional Nursing Tends (2 Hours)
Nursing Leadership and Management (3 Hours)
Community Health Nursing (4 Hours)
Capstone: Transition to Professional Nursing (3 Hours)

Total: 25 Hours

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UTA Nursing Curriculum Overview:

UTA doesn’t have a set schedule for the first 2 years, they only have a list of courses required before entering Junior year.

Total Hours to Complete BSN:

121 Hours

Total Number of Classes:

32 Classes

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Abilene Christian University

Location: Abilene, TX

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First Two Years Suggested Courses (Freshman/Sophomore):

Cornerstone Credit Hours: 3
Jesus: His Life and Teachings Credit Hours: 3
Early Christians: Life, Literature and Community Credit Hours: 3
Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
Composition and Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3 or
Academic Composition Credit Hours: 2
Academic Composition Workshop Credit Hours: 1and
Rhetoric and Persuasion Credit Hours: 2
Rhetoric and Persuasion Workshop Credit Hours: 1
Composition and Literature Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore (200-299) Literature (includes foreign language literature courses) Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
Lifetime Wellness Credit Hours: 1 and
1 PEAC activity or
2 different PEAC activities

Speech and Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
Environmental and Technological Science Credit Hours: 3
General Animal Science Credit Hours: 3
Plant Science Credit Hours: 3
Soil Science Credit Hours:
Biology - Human Perspective Credit Hours: 3
General Biology I Credit Hours: 3
General Biology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
General Biology II Credit Hours: 3
General Biology II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Basic Biology for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Media Issues Credit Hours: 3
Government and Business Credit Hours: 3
National Government Credit Hours: 3
States and Federal System Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to International Relations Credit Hours: 3
Choose 2: BIBH, BIBL, BIBM, BIBP, BIBT, BMIS (300-499)

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Consumer Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
General Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
General Science for Elementary Teachers Credit Hours: 4
Introduction to Geology Credit Hours: 3
Music in World Cultures Credit Hours: 2 **
Music Literature Credit Hours: 2 **
Survey of Music in Western Culture Credit Hours: 3
Survey of Jazz Credit Hours: 3
Survey of Popular Music Credit Hours: 3
Survey of World Music Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Global Issues Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Great Britain Credit Hours: 3
Global Studies: People and Culture of Germany and Europe Credit Hours: 3
South America Southern Cone: History and Culture Credit 3

Nutrition and Wellness Credit Hours: 3
Astronomy Credit Hours: 3
Physical Science Credit Hours: 3
General Physics I Credit Hours: 3
General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
General Physics II Credit Hours: 3
General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Physical Science for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Physics I Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Physics I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Engineering Physics II Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Physics II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3
Modern Physics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
History and Philosophy of Science Credit Hours: 3
History and Philosophy of Science Credit Hours: 3
Civilization I Credit Hours: 3
Civilization II Credit Hours: 3
American History I Credit Hours: 3
American History II Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to American Ethnic and Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3
Texas History Credit Hours: 3
Global Entrepreneur Credit Hours: 3

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MATW 120, MATH 120 or higher Credits: 3
Introduction to Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
Principles of Agricultural and Applied Economics Credit Hours: 3
Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Engineering Economics Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Family Studies Credit Hours: 3
World Geography Credit Hours: 3
Media Issues Credit Hours: 3
Government and Business Credit Hours: 3
National Government Credit Hours: 3
States and Federal System Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to International Relations Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
Diversity, Power, and Oppression Credit Hours: 3
Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
Sexual Minorities: Identities and Communities Credit Hours: 3
International Marketing Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Global Issues Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Great Britain Credit Hours: 3
Global Studies: People and Culture of Germany and Europe Credit Hours: 3
South America Southern Cone: History and Culture Credit Hours: 3
Civilization I Credit Hours: 3
Civilization II Credit Hours: 3
World History: Cultures and Connections since 1400 Credit Hours: 3
American History I Credit Hours: 3
American History II Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to American Ethnic and Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3
Texas History Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Global Issues Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Great Britain Credit Hours: 3
Global Studies: People and Culture of Germany and Europe Credit Hours: 3
South America Southern Cone: History and Culture Credit Hours: 3
World History: Cultures and Connections since 1400 Credit Hours: 3

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World History: Cultures and Connections since 1400 Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to American Ethnic and Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3
Cultural Geography Credit Hours: 3
Foreign Language (Spanish, German, French, Latin) 111 or higher
Multicultural Literature Credit Hours: 3
Effective Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners Credit Hours: 3
Educational Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives Credit Hours: 3
International Poverty and Development Credit Hours: 3
Human Identity and Community Credit Hours: 3
Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
International Business Credit Hours: 3
Global Healthcare Credit Hours: 3
Gospel in a Multicultural World Credit Hours: 3
Service in Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3
Religion in Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3
Understanding Culture for Global Service Credit Hours: 3
History of Architecture and Design II Credit Hours: 3

History of Architecture and Design I Credit Hours: 3
Art History: General Survey II Credit Hours: 3
Art History: General Survey I Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Art Credit Hours: 3

Hours Required per Class

The Core- 3 Hours Historical Literacy- 3 Hours

Bible- 9 Hours Cultural Awareness- 3 Hours

English- 9 hours University Requirements- 3

Communication- 3 Hours Free Elective-3 Hours

Science- 6 Hours Additional Hours- 18 Hours

Mathematics- 3 hours

Social Science- 3 Hours

Kinesiology- 2 Hours

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Last Two Years Required Courses (Junior/Senior):

Evidence-Based Gerontologic Nursing Credit Hours: 2
Pharmacology in Nursing Credit Hours: 3
Applied Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Skills I: Fundamentals of Nursing Credit Hours: 4
Nursing Assessment and Diagnostics Credit Hours: 3
Evidence-Based Fundamentals of Nursing Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Skills II: Acute Medical-Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 4
Evidence-Based Acute Medical-Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 4
Clinical Skills II: Community and Population Health Credit Hours: 2
Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Skills III: Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 2
Evidence-Based Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 2
Clinical Skills III: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Credit Hours: 4
Evidence-Based Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Credit Hours: 4
Nursing Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 3 (writing-intensive & capstone course)
NURS 475 - Clinical Skills IV: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 6
NURS 476 - Evidence-Based Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 3
NURS 477 - Evidence-Based Community and Population Health Credit Hours: 2
NURS 498 - Integration of Evidence Based Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3

Clinical Skills IV: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 6
Evidence-Based Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Credit Hours: 3
Evidence-Based Community and Population Health Credit Hours: 2
Integration of Evidence Based Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
General Microbiology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry Hours: 3
Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Introductory Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
Nutrition and Wellness Credit Hours: 3
General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3

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ACU Nursing Curriculum Overview:

ACU does not have a specific curriculum. They have a set of classes that students can choose from in order to complete all required hours. The total major hours needed for the last two years of the ACU nursing program are 75 HOURS to complete major, but will still provide other classes to fulfill major that will not be included in this total.

Total Hours To Complete BSN:

131 Hours

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Texas Lutheran University

Location: Seguin, TX

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Freshman Year Courses: Sophomore Year Courses:

English Composition I (3 credit hours)
English Composition II (3 credit hours)
Exploring the Arts and Sciences (3 credit hours)
College Algebra (3 credit hours)
Introduction to Theology (3 credit hours)
Spanish Language and Culture I (3 credit hours)
HUMANITIES electives (3 credit hours)
ARTS electives (3 credit hours)

*More Courses Needed (9 Hours)*

Total: 33 Hours

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
Principles of Nutrition (3 credit hours)
Microbiology (4 credit hours)
Principles of Chemistry (4 credit hours)
Intro to Psychology (3 credit hours)
Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)
Professional Speaking (3 credit hours)
Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)t hours)
Spanish for Health Professionals (3 credit hours)
Statistics (3 credit hours) Total: 40 Hours

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Junior Year Courses: Senior Year Courses:

Age-Span Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Assessment (5 credit hours)
Fundamental Nursing Concepts & Practice (5 credit hours)
Evidence-Based Professional Nursing I (3 credit hours)
Health Care in 21st Century (2 credit hours)
Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice I (7 credit hours)
Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nursing (5 credit hours)
Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice(3 credit hours) Total: 30 Hours

Nursing of Childbearing Families (5 credit hours)
Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice II (7 credit hours)
Leadership & Management of Nursing Care (3 credit hours)
Community Health Nursing (5 credit hours)
Evidence-Based Professional Nursing II (2 credit hours)
Capstone - Nursing Leadership Practicum (6 credit hours)
Special Topics (2 credit hours)

Total: 30 Hours

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TLU Nursing Program Curriculum:

Average class size of 30 students or less
Specific clinical groups of 6 to 10 students
Hands-on practice in state-of-the-art simulation labs
Clinical experience at hospitals and health care facilities in the area
Opportunity to do research with a professor

Total Hours To Complete BSN:

133 Hours

Total Number Of Classes:

34 Classes

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Key Notes: Sources:

University of Texas at Arlington requires the least amount of hours and classes in order to complete the degree
Each University has a different Nursing Program due to the different Nursing Schools the Universities are Associated with
Each university requires that students pass with at least a “C” or any numerical number equivalent before continuing with the Junior and Senior year classes
White-First Semester/Grey- Second Semester (with UTA’s and TLU first years, & ACU as an exception)