LPN to BSN Program
Arkansas Nursing Education Progression Model
- NUR 3103 Nursing Skills I
- NUR 3204 Theories and Concepts in Nursing I
- NUR 3213 Care of the Older Adult
- NUR 3404 Practicum in Nursing I - Nursing the Individual Client
- NUR 3513 Nursing Skills II
See the Department of Nursing page for additional requirements.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1113 College Algebra 4 | 3 |
| CHEM 1113 A Survey of Chemistry and CHEM 1111 Survey of Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Physical Activity | 1 |
| TECH 1001 Orientation to the University | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II | 3 |
| SFHS 1XXX Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication Courses 1 | 3 |
| USHG 1XXX U S HISTORY & GOVERNMENT 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 2014 Human Anatomy or BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| PSY 2003 General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 | 6 |
| BIOL 3054 Microbiology or BIOL 2054 Microbiology for Health Sciences 5 | 4 |
|
BIOL 3074 Human Physiology 5 or BIOL 2414 Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| NUR 2303 Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 3606 Theories and Concepts in Nursing II | 6 |
| NUR 3802 Pharmacology II | 2 |
| NUR 3805 Practicum in Nursing II - Nursing the Family 3 | 5 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 4206 Theories and Concepts in Nursing III | 6 |
| NUR 4303 Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 4405 Practicum in Nursing III -- Nursing Clients in Crisis | 5 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Hours |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2Depending on previous preparation, student should recognize that prerequisites may
be required before enrolling in BIOL 2014 Human Anatomy.
3One credit hour equals 3 contact hours.
4MATH 1113 College Algebra or higher level MATH course (excluding MATH 2033 Mathematical Concepts I, MATH 2043 Mathematical Concepts II, and STAT 2163 Introduction to Statistical Methods
5If course is repeated, grades will be averaged when compiling GPA for upper division
application.