Nursing: Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (A)
The Traditional Undergraduate Nursing program at Concordia University is committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit. Though a rigorous curriculum, our students are well-prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN Licensure Exam at the culmination of their studies.
With a foundation in Christ, our nursing students receive a well-rounded liberal arts core as well as the art and science of nursing. Skillfully integrated into our program of study are concepts related to interprofessional communication, collaboration, professionalism and leadership.
Sessions with our high-fidelity manikins and skills team will prepare you for your clinical experiences. Through collaboration with area healthcare partners, you will have multiple opportunities to apply the theoretical concepts and skills you learn during clinical. We are dedicated to your success and look forward to helping your reach your goal of becoming a professional nurse.
Program Highlights
- Global health experiences are available.
- Individualized attention and faculty guided tutoring help students succeed.
- Multi-bed high-fidelity simulation lab and hands-on skills lab.
- Active Student Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
- Financial assistance and scholarships are available.
Accreditation
Concordia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Concordia University Ann Arbor is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Program Learning Outcomes
These represent the guiding standards on which each course in our curriculum is built.
1. Apply liberal arts education and scientific background information into practice.
2. Apply organizational and leadership principles in practice to improve quality and patient safety.
3. Apply current evidence into professional nursing practice.
4. Use informatics and healthcare technologies to inform decision-making regarding quality patient care and safety.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments.
6. Communicate and collaborate in an interprofessional healthcare environment to deliver safe, high quality patient care.
7. Apply knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention to improve individual and population health.
8. Demonstrate professionalism and professional values within the context of a Christian perspective.
9. Engage in the professional roles of the nurse as care provider, care manager/coordinator, lifelong learner and member of the profession.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements 1 | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 76 | |
| Electives | ||
Minor: Optional | ||
| Total Hours | 121 | |
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For transfer students, please see the Advanced Transfer Core.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Core | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Communication and Language | ||
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1280 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Faith and Life | ||
| REL 3140 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Human Beings and Being Human | ||
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
HHP Activity Course | ||
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Natural World | ||
| CHEM 1204 | Elements of General and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Nursing Courses | ||
| NURS 2120 | Gerontological Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 2010 | Professional Core Foundations | 3 |
| NURS 2122 | Gerontologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 2110 | Foundational Nursing Skills 1 | 1 |
| NURS 2020 | Nursing Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 2030 | Wellness Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 2040 | Nursing Pharmacology 1 | 2 |
| NURS 2130 | Nursing Pharmacology 2 | 2 |
| NURS 3030 | Psychological Wellness Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3010 | Foundational Nursing Skills 2 | 1 |
| NURS 3032 | Psychological Wellness Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 3020 | Alterations in Adult Health: Chronic Conditions Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3022 | Alterations in Adult Health: Chronic Conditions Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 3110 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 3130 | Community Health Theory | 2 |
| NURS 3132 | Community Health Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 3120 | Alterations in Adult Health: Acute Conditions Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3122 | Alterations in Adult Health: Acute Conditions Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 4010 | Alterations in Adult Health: Complex Conditions Theory | 4 |
| NURS 4012 | Alterations in Adult Health: Complex Conditions Clinical | 2.5 |
| NURS 4020 | Family-Centered Nursing: Pediatrics Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4022 | Family-Centered Nursing: Pediatrics Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 4030 | Family-Centered Nursing: OB & Women's Health Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4032 | Family-Centered Nursing: OB & Women's Health Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 4110 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare Systems Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4112 | Leadership and Management Practicum: In an Evolving Healthcare System | 2.5 |
| NURS 4340 | Professional Nursing Preparation and Licensure | 1 |
| Collateral Courses | ||
| BIO 1600 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 76 | |
Major Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 4050 | Global Education Mexico 2 | 3 |
| NURS 4070 | Introduction to Integrative and Complementary Therapies | 1,2 |
| NURS 4060 | Introduction to EKG 2 | 1 |
| NURS 4040 | Advanced Concepts in Perfusion 3 | 4 |
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Offered at CUW only
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Offered at CUAA only
Admission: Traditional Freshman Students
Concordia University pre-nursing students who meet all of the following minimum requirements are eligible for direct admission to the traditional undergraduate nursing program. The number of students accepted into the program is dependent on available clinical space and the student's ranking based on the criteria below:
- Minimum cumulative GPA ≥ 2.75
- Minimum science GPA ≥ 2.75 with a minimum grade of C in the following courses:
- Microbiology (BIO 149 or higher level microbiology course with lab section)
- Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 191 or higher level human anatomy & physiology I course with lab section)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 192 or higher level human anatomy & physiology II course with lab section)
- General & Biological Chemistry (CHEM 105 or higher level general & biological chemistry course with lab section may be considered)
- Minimum grade of C in college algebra or higher level math course (statistics, pre-calculus or calculus) OR
- Waiver with an AP score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus Exam, OR
- CLEP credits for college algebra.
- English as Second Language, language test score:
- TOEFL ≥ 75 OR
- IELTS ≥ 6.5
Admission: Direct Entry Transfer Students
- Transcript review.
- Letter of Good Standing from the institution where the student was most recently enrolled.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0
- Minimum science GPA ≥ 2.75 with a minimum grade of C in the following courses:
- Microbiology (BIO 149 or higher level microbiology course with lab section)
- Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 191 or higher level human anatomy & physiology I course with lab section)
- Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 192 or higher level human anatomy & physiology II course with lab section)
- General & Biological Chemistry (CHEM 105 or higher level general & biological chemistry course with lab section may be considered)
- ≥ C in college algebra or higher level math course (statistics, pre-calculus or calculus) OR
- Waiver with an AP score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus Exam, OR
- CLEP credits for college algebra.
- English as Second Language test score:
- TOEFL ≥ 75 OR
- IELTS ≥ 6.5
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Transfer students are required to contact the admissions transfer counselor for Concordia's application process and timeline. All applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office by August 1 for the fall semester.
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Applications will be reviewed and prioritized by the School of Nursing.
- The number of students accepted will be dependent on available clinical spots and the student's ranking based on the criteria above.
Additional Admission Requirements:
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers. BLS certification must be kept current throughout the program.
- Current state certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA).
- A clear background check.
- Students will be required to undergo a urine drug screen prior to their first clinical course (second semester of sophomore year).
- All nursing courses (NURS courses) must be taken at CUAA. The traditional BSN program will not accept nursing courses transferred from other institutions.
- Transfer courses must have been completed within five years prior to admission.
- To attend clinicals, students must adhere to all requirements set forth by CUAA Healthcare Partners, including the COVID-19 vaccination.
Progression Policy
- Sophomore, junior and senior students must receive a minimum grade of 79% in all nursing courses (NURS courses), in order to progress in the program.
- Additional information on progression policies is available in the Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook/Clinical Resource Guide.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1801 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHEM 1204 | Elements of General and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1280 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 1802 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 1600 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NURS 2010 | Professional Core Foundations | 3 |
| NURS 2030 | Wellness Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 2020 | Nursing Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 2040 | Nursing Pharmacology 1 | 2 |
| NURS 2110 | Foundational Nursing Skills 1 | 1 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| NURS 2120 | Gerontological Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 2122 | Gerontologic Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 3010 | Foundational Nursing Skills 2 | 1 |
| NURS 2130 | Nursing Pharmacology 2 | 2 |
| HHP ACTIVITY | 1 | |
| PSY 2300 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| NURS 3020 | Alterations in Adult Health: Chronic Conditions Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3022 | Alterations in Adult Health: Chronic Conditions Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 3030 | Psychological Wellness Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3032 | Psychological Wellness Clinical | 1 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| NURS 3131 | Community Wellness Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3132 | Community Health Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 3120 | Alterations in Adult Health: Acute Conditions Theory | 3 |
| NURS 3122 | Alterations in Adult Health: Acute Conditions Clinical | 2 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| NURS 4020 | Family-Centered Nursing: Pediatrics Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4022 | Family-Centered Nursing: Pediatrics Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 4010 | Alterations in Adult Health: Complex Conditions Theory | 4 |
| NURS 4012 | Alterations in Adult Health: Complex Conditions Clinical | 2.5 |
| NURS 3110 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| CULTURE | 3 | |
| Hours | 16.5 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| NURS 4030 | Family-Centered Nursing: OB & Women's Health Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4032 | Family-Centered Nursing: OB & Women's Health Clinical | 1 |
| NURS 4110 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare Systems Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4112 | Leadership and Management Practicum: In an Evolving Healthcare System | 2.5 |
| NURS 4340 | Professional Nursing Preparation and Licensure | 1 |
| REL 3140 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Hours | 13.5 | |
| Total Hours | 125 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.