Acceptance to Major Requirements

Prerequisite Course Requirements:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BIOL 101	Foundations of Biology	4
BIOL 212	Microbiology	4
PSYC 111	Introductory Psychology	4
NUTR 125	Concepts of Nutrition Science	4
CHEM 125	Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties	4

Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: Minimum grade of C in the following prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 212, PSYC 111, NUTR 125. Minimum grade of D in CHEM 125. 

Minimum Cumulative Prerequisite GPA: 2.75

Other Requirements: For additional requirements, refer to the following website: https://www.csbsju.edu/nursing/student-resources/application-to-the-nursing-major

(58 credits)

Please refer to the Nursing Department website for the most current information.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Courses Required for Acceptance to NRSG Program
BIOL 101	Foundations of Biology	4
BIOL 212	Microbiology	4
CHEM 125	Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties	4
NUTR 125	Concepts of Nutrition Science	4
PSYC 111	Introductory Psychology	4
Nursing Courses
NRSG 201	Clinical Nursing I: Implementing Primary Prevention	5
NRSG 220	Topics in Conversations & Culture	2
NRSG 256	Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice and Leadership	2
NRSG 301	Clinical Nursing II: Implementing Secondary Prevention	8
NRSG 302	Clinical Nursing III: Implementing Tertiary Prevention	8
NRSG 303	Clinical Nursing IV: Community/Population Capstone	8
NRSG 314	Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I	4
NRSG 315	Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II	2
NRSG 343	Core Concepts IV: Integration of Levels of Prevention in Nursing Care of Populations	2
NRSG 344	Transforming Nursing Practice through Leadership and Technology	4
NRSG 355	Leadership: Leading Transformational Systems	2
NRSG 356	Leadership: Designer, Manager, and Coordinator of Care	4
NRSG 395	Provider of Care/Leadership Capstone	5
Supporting Courses
BIOL 325	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL 326	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
PSYC 360	Developmental Psychology	4
NRSG 390	Healthcare Ethics	4
Total Hours		92

Application to the Major

Pre-nursing students seeking admission to the major should contact the nursing department as early as possible. Application materials are available on the department webpage and are due May 1 of the first year.

Criteria for Final Acceptance to the Major

• Complete prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C in the following prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 212, PSYC 111, NUTR 125. Minimum grade of D in CHEM 125. 
• Obtain a minimum prerequisite-course grade point average of 2.75.
• Submit the Application to the Nursing Major form.
• Obtain a current physical examination and health clearance, including required immunizations and tuberculin testing.
• Provide proof of current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Professional.
• Successfully pass a criminal background study.
• Obtain a negative drug screen prior to participation in clinical experience.

Applicants are considered on the basis of academic achievement as evidenced by prerequisite-course GPA. Students with a minimum 2.75 prerequisite course grade point average are eligible to apply but are not guaranteed admission. Entry into the nursing major is competitive and class size is limited.

Retention in the Major

• Retention in the major is contingent upon compliance with academic policies stated in the Academic Catalog, and Department of Nursing Student Handbook; all are available on-line.
• The nursing department retains only those students in the major who demonstrate the academic achievement and professional characteristics needed to function as a registered nurse.

Special Requirements

• All students admitted to the major are required to have liability insurance through the college and provide their own transportation for clinical experiences. In many cases, this means that the student must have individual access to a vehicle.
• See also Application to the Major on the Nursing department web page.
• Minnesota law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and residents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health have a criminal background study conducted by the state. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not be permitted to participate in a clinical placement in a Minnesota licensed health care facility. Failure to participate in a clinical placement required by the academic program will result in ineligibility to qualify for a degree in this program.
• A positive urine drug screen may result in the inability to complete the clinical requirement of courses and may subsequently affect progression through the nursing major. Failure to participate in a clinical placement required by the academic program will result in ineligibility to qualify for a degree in this program.

Additional Requirements: 

General Education Requirements: 

All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here. 

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU. 

      Credits:  124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
           GPA:   2.0 or higher* 
Residency:   At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU

Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.

* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree. 

Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
BIOL 101	Foundations of Biology	4
CHEM 125	Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties	4
INTG 100	Foundations	4
Cultural and Social Difference - Identity		4
INTG 105	College Success	1
	Hours	17
Spring
BIOL 212	Microbiology	4
PSYC 111	Introductory Psychology	4
NUTR 125	Concepts of Nutrition Science	4
THEO 100	Theological Explorations	4
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
BIOL 325	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
PSYC 360	Developmental Psychology	4
NRSG 220	Topics in Conversations & Culture	2
Language 111		4
Abstract Structures		4
	Hours	18
Spring
BIOL 326	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
NRSG 201	Clinical Nursing I: Implementing Primary Prevention	5
NRSG 256	Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice and Leadership	2
Integrations Curriculum Course		4
	Hours	15
Third Year
Fall
NRSG 301	Clinical Nursing II: Implementing Secondary Prevention	8
NRSG 314	Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I	4
Integrations Curriculum Course		4
	Hours	16
Spring
NRSG 302	Clinical Nursing III: Implementing Tertiary Prevention	8
NRSG 315	Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II	2
NRSG 344	Transforming Nursing Practice through Leadership and Technology	4
Theological Integrations		4
	Hours	18
Fourth Year
Fall
NRSG 303	Clinical Nursing IV: Community/Population Capstone	8
NRSG 343	Core Concepts IV: Integration of Levels of Prevention in Nursing Care of Populations	2
NRSG 355	Leadership: Leading Transformational Systems	2
NRSG 390	Healthcare Ethics	4
	Hours	16
Spring
NRSG 395	Provider of Care/Leadership Capstone	5
NRSG 356	Leadership: Designer, Manager, and Coordinator of Care	4
INTG 300	Learning Integrations	4
Artistic Expression		4
	Hours	17
	Total Hours	133