BSN Nursing Program Admission Requirements
- Completed University of Bridgeport application
- University of Bridgeport School of Nursing supplemental application
- Cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or higher
- Successful completion of required pre-requisites within 7 years with a C+ or better: English Composition, Introduction to College Algebra and Statistics, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, Sociology, Psychology, Lifespan Development, Elective, First Year Seminar or related Liberal Arts elective
- Transcripts from any colleges/universities attended
- Proof of high school completion or its equivalent
- Personal Statement
- TEAS test
- 2 Recommender Forms
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International Applicants
Please consult the International Admissions page for additional requirements. For specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
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Bachelor’s in Nursing Classes
The UBSN overall BSN curriculum plan illustrates the required sequencing of classes for an academic year. Each course is a prerequisite to the next course in a sequence. Nursing courses run concurrently within a semester. Students must achieve a “C+” (77) or better in all nursing courses to progress in the BSN nursing program and to graduate.
Total Credits: 120
Nursing Credits: 65
College General Education Credits: 55
Pre-Nursing Classes (Non-Degree)
Fall Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| ENGL 101 |
Academic Writing |
3 |
| BIOL 113 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSYC 103 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| FYS 101 |
Freshman Seminar / Liberal Arts Elective |
3 |
| MATH 103 |
Introduction to College Algebra and Statistics |
3 |
| |
Total |
16 |
Spring Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| BIOL 114 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| SOCI 101 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| CHEM 113 |
Introductory to Chemistry |
4 |
| PSY 205 |
Lifespan Development |
3 |
| |
Total |
17 |
Year 2
Fall Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| BIOL 106 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| NURS 201 |
Intro to Professional Nursing |
2 |
| NURS 202 |
Fundamentals of Professional Nursing (lecture plus lab) |
4 |
| NURS 204 |
Health Promotion I: Health Assessment (lecture plus lab) |
3 |
| |
Fine Arts |
3 |
| |
Total |
16 |
Spring Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| NURS 206 |
Health Maintenance & Restoration I (lecture plus clinical) |
6 |
| NURS 208 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
| MATH 203 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
| |
Humanities |
3 |
| |
Total |
15 |
Year 3
Fall Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| NURS 314 |
The Research Process in Nursing |
3 |
| NURS 316 |
Health Maintenance & Restoration II (lecture plus clinical) |
6 |
| NURS 318 |
Essentials of Psych/Mental Health Nursing (lecture plus clinical) |
4 |
| HSCI 230 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| |
Total |
16 |
Spring Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| NURS 324 |
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family |
3 |
| NURS 325 |
Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family |
3 |
| NURS 328 |
Health Policy & Health Systems |
3 |
| |
Humanities |
3 |
| |
General Elective |
3 |
| |
Total |
15 |
Year 4
Fall Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| NURS 344 |
Health Promotion II: The Community (lecture plus clinical) |
5 |
| NURS 345 |
Leadership & Management Roles in Nursing |
3 |
| NURS 326 |
Health Maintenance & Restoration III (lecture plus clinical) |
6 |
| |
Total |
14 |
Spring Semester - 15 weeks
| Course |
|
Credits |
| NURS 357 |
Current Issues & Trends in Nursing |
3 |
| NURS 358 |
Transition to Prof. Practice: Sr. Practicum (lecture plus clinical) |
5 |
| NURS 395 |
Nursing Capstone II |
3 |
| |
Total |
11 |
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