Nursing Major
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Prerequisite Course Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology 1: Fundamentals of Living Things | 4 |
| BIOL 212 | Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| NUTR 113 | Exploring Nutrition | 4 |
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: Minimum grade of C in the following prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 212, PSYC 111, NUTR 113.
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
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses Required for Acceptance to NRSG Program | ||
| BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology 1: Fundamentals of Living Things | 4 |
| BIOL 212 | Microbiology | 4 |
| NUTR 113 | Exploring Nutrition | 4 |
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| Nursing Courses | ||
| NRSG 201 | Clinical Nursing I: Implementing Primary Prevention | 6 |
| NRSG 220B | Conversations in Culture: The Somali Migration | 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 344 | Transforming Nursing Practice through Leadership and Technology | 4 |
| NRSG 356 | Leadership: Designer, Manager, and Coordinator of Care | 4 |
| NRSG 374 | Transforming population health care through leadership and system-based principles | 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 |
| NRSG 390 | Healthcare Ethics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 85 | |
Please refer to the Nursing Department website for additional information.
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.
Criteria for Final Acceptance to the Major
- Complete prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C in the following prerequisites: BIOL 100, BIOL 212, PSYC 111, NUTR 113.
- 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.
- Provide proof of current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Professional.
- Successfully pass a criminal background study.
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.
- Students may be required to undergo a drug screen. 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
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| BIOL 100 | Principles of Biology 1: Fundamentals of Living Things | 4 |
| One of the Following | 4 | |
Integrations Curriculum Course (CSD:I) |
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| Learning Foundations | ||
| Two of the following: | 8 | |
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Exploring Nutrition | ||
| Theological Explorations | ||
Language |
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| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| One of the Following: | 4 | |
| Learning Foundations | ||
Integrations Curriculum Course (CSD:I) |
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| BIOL 212 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Two of the following: | 8 | |
| Exploring Nutrition | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Theological Explorations | ||
Language |
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| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 325 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| NRSG 220B | Conversations in Culture: The Somali Migration | 2 |
| Integrations Curriculum Course (WR) | 4 | |
| Integrations Curriculum Course (AS) | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 326 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NRSG 201 | Clinical Nursing I: Implementing Primary Prevention | 6 |
| NRSG 256 | Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice and Leadership | 2 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NRSG 301 | Clinical Nursing II: Implementing Secondary Prevention | 8 |
| NRSG 314 | Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 4 |
| Integrations Curriculum Course (HE) | 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 |
| Integrations Curriculum Course (TI) | 4 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NRSG 303 | Clinical Nursing IV: Community/Population Capstone | 8 |
| NRSG 374 | Transforming population health care through leadership and system-based principles | 4 |
| 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 |
| Integrations Curriculum Course (AE) | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 134 | |