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The School of Nursing combines study in the liberal
arts, life sciences and behavioral sciences with the study of nursing to offer
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The purposes of the School
of Nursing are to prepare practitioners of nursing to meet the health care
needs of the people of Mississippi and to provide a foundation in the study
of nursing sufficient to support graduate study should the student elect to
continue her or his education beyond the baccalaureate level. Students
who receive the BSN from Delta State are eligible to write the National
Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as registered nurses
(R.N.).
Students are admitted to the school in the Spring semester prior to the
Junior year. Admission is competitive.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE GENERIC BSN ARE:
1. Apply to Delta State
University and meet
admission requirements as outlined in the Delta State University Bulletin.
2. Complete all non-nursing support courses as outlined in the Delta
Sate University Bulletin or in this brochure with a 2.5 or better GPA on a
4.0 scale.
3. Make a grade of “C” or better in all pre-requisite courses.
4. Submit the following information to the
School of Nursing by October 1 prior to
the first in which nursing courses begin. It is the applicant's
responsibility to ensure that all of the following materials are received in
the School of Nursing Office.
A.
School of Nursing application
B.
Proof of Admission to Delta
State University
C.
Official American College Test
(ACT) scores. (It is the student’s responsibility to insure that the
ACT score is sent to the School of Nursing.) ACT Scores printed on
transcripts and not specifically designated “National Testing” are not
considered official.
Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 if taken after
October 1989, and
18 if taken prior to October, 1989.
D.
Transcripts from all colleges
previously attended. Students are responsible for having all transcripts,
including DSU transcripts, sent to the School of Nursing.
E.
Evaluation of transcripts. This
is to be done by the REGISTRAR prior to admission to Delta
State University.
F.
Three references (at least one
must be academic) using School of Nursing forms & criteria.
After being accepted for admission,
each student will be required to submit a completed health and immunization
form provided by the School of Nursing and evidence of personal health
insurance. Admission is competitive. As part of the admission
selection process, each potential candidate for the BSN Program will
complete a nurse entrance assessment test. Students may be required
to complete an interview and onsite writing sample.
All
Candidates for degrees must pass either the Writing Proficiency
Examination or English 301 prior to admission to the School of
Nursing.
REQUIRED
SUPPORT COURSES
|
COURSE |
SEM. HRS. |
|
BIO 230 Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
|
BIO 231 Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
|
BIO 317 Microbiology |
4 |
|
CHE 101 Gen. Chem. |
3 |
|
CHE 103 Gen. Chem. |
2 |
|
CIS 205 Microcomp. Applications. |
3 |
|
Elective (any 3 hr. course) |
3 |
|
ENG 101 English Composition |
3 |
|
ENG 102 English Composition |
3 |
|
ENG 300 or 301 |
1-3 |
|
FSC 345Nutrition |
3 |
|
Fine Arts Elective (ART 101, 212, 401,
402; MUS 114, 115; SPE 225) |
3 |
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History Elective (100 or 200 level) |
6 |
|
Human Dev./Beh. Science Elective (PSY
307, PSY 403, PSY 405,
FCS 326) |
3 |
|
Literature (ENG 203 and ENG 204) |
6 |
|
MAT 104 |
3 |
|
PER 101 Concepts |
1 |
|
PER Elective (100 level) |
1 |
|
PSY 101 General Psychology |
3 |
|
SOC 101 Principle of Sociology |
3 |
|
Social Science Elective (ECO 210, ECO
211, GEO 201, PHI 201,
PSC 201, Sociology other than SOC 101) |
3 |
|
SPE 101 Fund. of Speech, Communication |
3 |
|
Statistics (MAT 300, BIO 419, GBA 200,
PSY 200) |
3 |
|
NUR 301 Survey of Nursing (Available
on-line) |
2 |
|
BIO 100 Principles of Biology
(Prerequisite for BIO 230, BIO 231, and BIO 317 at DSU) |
4 |
ITEMS OF GENERAL EXPENSE
*Expenses based on 2002-2003 costs and are subject to change
First Spring Semester
|
Tuition |
$1,674.00 |
|
*Room & Board |
$1,735.00 |
| Books |
$ 500.00 |
| Physical
Assessment Equipment |
$100.00-$200.00 |
| Test Fees |
$80.00 |
| Additional Fees |
$20.00 |
| Liability
Insurance |
$15.00 |
| Name Tags |
$10.00 |
| Uniform Emblems |
$12.00 |
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Junior
Year
| Books |
$300.00 |
| Test Fees |
$165.00 |
| Additional Fees |
$20.00 |
| Liability
Insurance |
$15.00 |
Senior Year
|
Books |
$300.00 |
| Test
Fees |
$215.00 |
|
Additional Fees |
$20.00 |
|
Liability Insurance |
$15.00 |
| RN
Licensing Exam Fee (approx.) |
$200.00 |
|
Pinning & Graduation Fees (approx.) |
$150.00 |
|
Nursing Pins (approx.) |
$25.00 - $165.00 |
*Students are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and
uniform shoes.
*Includes $10.00 Elected Student Activity Fee and $5 student library
fee per semester. These fee charges were established by students.
BSN STUDENT
SCHEDULE
JUNIOR YEAR ( 3 Semesters )
Junior 1
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hrs. |
| NUR 300 Writing for
Professional Nursing |
1 hour |
| NUR 302 Fundamentals of
Client Care |
7 hours |
| NUR 303 Physical
Assessment |
3 hours |
| NUR 312 Pathophysiology |
3 hours |
|
14 Semester Hours |
Junior 2
|
Fall Semester |
Semester Hrs. |
| NUR 304
Pharmacology |
3 |
| NUR 305
Nursing the Adult Client I |
7 |
| NUR 307 Mental
Health/Psychiatric Nursing |
4 |
|
14 Semester Hours |
Junior 3
|
Spring Semester |
Semester
Hrs. |
| NUR 306 Nursing the Adult
Client II |
8 |
| NUR 309 Nursing Research |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
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13 Semester Hours |
SENIOR YEAR ( 2 Semesters)
Senior 1
|
Fall Semester |
Semester
Hrs. |
| NUR 401 Maternity Nursing |
4 |
| NUR 403 Community Health
Nursing |
6 |
| NUR 405 Pediatric Nursing |
4 |
| NUR 492 Special Topics I -
Nursing Synthesis Seminar |
2 |
|
16 Semester Hours |
Senior 2
|
Spring Semester |
Semester
Hrs. |
| NUR 402 Nursing Management |
6 |
| NUR 404 Advances in
Nursing Practice |
2 |
| NUR 406 Nursing
Preceptorship |
5 |
|
13 Semester Hours |
Students have learning experiences in a
variety of health care agencies throughout the Delta area.
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to the
clinical facilities. Learning experiences may be scheduled
during the day and/or evening hours.
All Candidates for degrees must pass either
the Writing Proficiency Examination or English 301,
prior to admission to the School of Nursing.
All Students must have Computer,
Internet access and Computer Skills.
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