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 each prerequisite

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 240	Core Concepts I: Primary Prevention	2
NRSG 255	Leadership: Introduction to Transformational 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 341	Core Concepts II: Secondary Prevention	2
NRSG 342	Core Concepts III: Tertiary Prevention	2
NRSG 343	Core Concepts IV: Integration of Levels of Prevention in Nursing Care of Populations	2
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		94

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 each course.
• 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 and alcohol 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 and alcohol 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/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
MATH 124	Probability and Statistical Inference	4
Language 111		4
NRSG 220	Topics in Conversations & Culture	2
	Hours	18
Spring
BIOL 326	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
NRSG 201	Clinical Nursing I: Implementing Primary Prevention	5
NRSG 240	Core Concepts I: Primary Prevention	2
NRSG 255	Leadership: Introduction to Transformational Leadership	2
Language 112		4
	Hours	17
Third Year
Fall
NRSG 301	Clinical Nursing II: Implementing Secondary Prevention	8
NRSG 341	Core Concepts II: Secondary Prevention	2
NRSG 314	Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I	4
Language 211		4
	Hours	18
Spring
NRSG 302	Clinical Nursing III: Implementing Tertiary Prevention	8
NRSG 342	Core Concepts III: Tertiary Prevention	2
NRSG 315	Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II	2
Theological Integrations		4
	Hours	16
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
ETHS 390A	Ethics Common Seminar	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	135

CSB/SJU nursing graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN). Students must successfully pass the NCLEX to practice as a licensed registered nurse (RN).

States/jurisdictions where CSB/SJU prelicensure curriculum meets state educational requirements for initial professional licensure or certification as of July 1, 2020:

The states/jurisdictions where it is undetermined if CSB/SJU’s prelicensure professional nursing curriculum meet state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification as of July 1, 2020*:

* Please contact the Nursing Department if more information is needed.

The states/jurisdictions where CSB/SJU’s prelicensure professional nursing curriculum does not meet state educational requirements for initial licensure as of July 1, 2020:

None