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Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing
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Pre-Nursing
Prerequisite Courses (Courses required for admission to the nursing major component.) |
Hours |
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ENGL 1010 (WA) |
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Approved (WB) course (recommend WB/CH course) |
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MATH 1400 (QA) |
3 |
| 4 | |
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LIFE 1010 (SB) |
4 |
| 4 | |
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KIN 2040 (SB) |
3 |
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KIN 2041 (SB) |
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| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
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PSYC 1000 (CS) |
4 |
| 2-3 | |
| 3 | |
| Total Hours | 49-50 |
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Required Elective/Graduation Courses |
Hours |
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NURS 1000 (I/L) |
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Approved CA course |
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Approved CH course (if not met by WB/CH course) |
3 |
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Approved G course (if not met by ANTH 1200) |
3 |
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COJO 1010 (O) |
3 |
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PEAC 1001 (P) |
1 |
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Approved V course |
3 |
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Upper Division Elective (any 3000/4000 level course) |
3 |
| Total Hours | 13-20 |
(6o credits)
(Nursing application/fee required))
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JUNIOR YEAR: Fall
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Hours |
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| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| Total Hours | 17 |
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JUNIOR YEAR: Spring
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Hours |
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| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| Total Hours | 14 |
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SENIOR YEAR: Fall
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Hours |
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NURS 4150 (L) |
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| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| Total Hours | 16 |
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SENIOR YEAR: Spring
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Hours |
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| Total Hours | 15 |
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Minimum Hours Required for the Degree |
120 |
This option is for students who have already achieved a previous non-nursing baccalaureate degree and who are seeking an accelerated option for obtaining the BSN.
Working with the Outreach School, nursing theory and supporting courses are offered online with periodic intensive on-campus experiences. Clinical coursework is arranged at a WY healthcare institution. This option is a ‘summer to summer’ format with a full time schedule of courses.
Students must be admitted to the university by the application deadline (declared NUBR major). Application to the nursing major component of this option must be received by the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing no later than December 15 for summer admission. Applications are available online through the nursing web site and are submitted online. The number of students admitted to BRAND is limited and admission is a competitive process. Applicants meeting minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to this option. Acceptance into BRAND is also based on evaluation of students’ academic work with consideration of the School of Nursing BSN Program Scholastic Requirements. Applications will be reviewed following the application deadline and personal interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants.
Criteria for admission to BRAND include:
1. Completed baccalaureate degree prior to application to BRAND.
2.Completion of specified course prerequisites by the end of the fall semester prior to the summer in which seeking admission.
3. Students must have a C or better in all required courses and a minimum nursing grade point average (NGPA) of 2.5 calculated on all prerequisite courses; however, this does not guarantee admission.
4.Active CNA Certification or LPN Licensure.
5. Personal essays (applicants will be asked to address specific questions/topics).
6.Three letters of recommendation addressing adult learner capabilities (form available through nursing website).
7. Interview.
Minimum requirement for the second bachelor’s (SB) degree candidate to graduate from the School of Nursing with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) is 50 semester hours of credit. This curriculum option totals 58 credit hours.
The minimum requirement for a SB degree is 30 additional semester hours earned from UW, 12 of which must be in upper division level courses. If prior baccalaureate degree was earned through UW, the 30 credit minimum is in addition to the credits earned for previous degree.
Evaluation of transfer courses is required for determination of how courses may transfer to UW and be applicable to the nursing curriculum. Some course requirements could vary based on individual academic backgrounds.
With regards to our required courses, PHCY 4450 (Pathophysiology) and PHCY 4470 (Pharmacology), please be advised that these courses must be upper division (3000/4000 level); lower division/Community College level courses do not satisfy this requirement; transfer courses need to be reviewed for acceptability.
Area requirements for admission to the nursing major are as follows under the BRAND Course Sequence.
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Pre-Nursing Component |
Hours |
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STAT 2050 or 2070 |
4 |
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KIN 2040 |
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KIN 2041 |
1 |
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KIN/ZOO 3115 |
1 |
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MOLB 2240 |
5 |
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PSYC 1000 |
3 |
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FCSC 1140 or 1141 |
2-3 |
| Total Hours | 22-23 |
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(Students will have completed at minimum a baccalaureate degree, therefore the purpose and intent of the University's USP general education requirements will be satisfied. Students lacking college level prerequisites will be advised accordingly) |
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Required Elective Courses |
Hours |
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Approved US/WY Constitution course |
3 |
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| Total Hours | 3 |
Nursing Major Component
(22 credits)
(Nursing application/fee required. Courses offered more than once a year depending on sufficient enrollment and faculty availability.)
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Summer |
Hours |
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| 2 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| Total Hours | 12 |
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Fall |
Hours |
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| 6 | |
| 4 | |
| Total Hours | 19 |
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Spring |
Hours |
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| 3 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
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Summer |
Hours |
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| 2 | |
| Total Hours | 12 |
The BRAND curriculum is currently undergoing some additional revisions in particular, courses identified within the spring semester of the nursing major component. Anticipated changes include credit adjustments along with an additional course. For questions/updates, contact accel@uwyo.edu.
RN/BSN Completion
This option is for students who are registered nurses and who have a current active RN license (current documentation must be on file with the School of Nursing throughout participation in the RN/BSN Completion). Nursing theory courses are offered online. A clinical course is taken as near to the student’s home as possible, depending on the availability of adequate clinical sites. Clinical courses are specific to BSN roles. No on campus time required.
Admission
Students who meet university requirements are admitted to the university (declared NUBS major) in the pre-nursing component of the RN/BSN Completion. Students are accepted for admission in the nursing major component once prerequisite courses are completed with a grade of C or better. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required on all prerequisite courses. Acceptance into the RN/BSN Completion is also based on evaluation of students’ academic work with consideration of the School of Nursing BSN Program Scholastic Requirements.
Application to the nursing major component of this track must be received by the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing no later than June 1 for fall admission, October 1 for spring admission, or February 1 for summer admission. Applications are available online through the nursing website and are submitted online. Students applying for admission to the nursing major component must have a valid, unencumbered RN license in the state in which planning to complete clinical course work (current documentation must be on file with the School of Nursing throughout participation in the RN/BSN Completion).
Criteria for admission to the nursing major component of the RN/BSN Completion include:
1. Official transcripts are required from all other colleges/universities attended to be on file with the University of Wyoming indicating an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited school.
2. Completion of specified course prerequisites by the end of the semester prior to semester in which seeking admission.
3. Students must have a C or better in all required courses and a minimum nursing grade point average (NGPA) of 2.5 calculated on all prerequisite courses.
4. Active RN Licensure.
Curriculum
Minimum requirement to graduate from the School of Nursing with a major in professional nursing is 120 semester hours of credit. Additional elective courses are required to complete the degree and can be taken anytime before graduation. It is important for students to be aware of course prerequisites and to be in regular contact with a nursing adviser.
Evaluation of transfer courses is required for determination of how courses may transfer to UW and be applicable to the nursing curriculum. Some course requirements could vary based on individual academic backgrounds.
With regards to our required courses, PHCY 4450 (Pathophysiology) and PHCY 4470 (Pharmacology), please be advised that these courses must be upper division (3000/4000 level); lower division/Community College level courses do not satisfy this requirement; transfer courses need to be reviewed for acceptability.
Area requirements for admission to the nursing major are as follows under the RN/BSN Completion Course Sequence.
RN/BSN Completion Course Sequence
(Documentation of a current active RN license must be on file with the School of Nursing throughout participation in the program)
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Pre-Nursing Component |
Hours |
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ENGL 1010 (WA) |
3 |
| Approved WB course |
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| Approved QA course | 3 |
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PSYC 1000 (CS) |
3 |
| SOC 1000 (CS) or 1100 (CS) or ANTH 1200 (CS/G) | 3 |
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KIN 2040 (SB) |
3 |
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KIN 2041 (SB) |
1 |
| 4 | |
| Total Hours | 23 |
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Requisite Courses (Courses should be completed before taking courses in the nursing major component.) |
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| STAT 2050 or 2070 (QB) | 4 |
| MOLB 2021 | 4 |
| PHCY 4450 (Online UW) | 4 |
| PHCY 4470 (Online UW) | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
Required Elective/Graduation
Courses
(Recommend completing prior to admission, but
must be completed by graduation.)
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Approved CA course |
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Approved CH course |
3 |
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Approved G course (if not met by ANTH 1200) |
3 |
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COJO 1010 (O) |
3 |
| 1 | |
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Approved S, SB, SP, SE course |
3-4 |
| Approved V course | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective (any 3000/4000 level course) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19-23 |
Nursing Major Component
(25 credits)
(Nursing application/fee required.
Courses offered more than once a year depending on sufficient enrollment and
faculty availability.)
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| NURS 3020 (D) | 3 |
| NURS 3040 | 2 |
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NURS 3630 (P) |
4 |
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NURS 4150 (L) |
3 |
| NURS 4240 | 3 |
| NURS 4250 (WC) | 3 |
| NURS 4875 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 25 |
Escrow Courses
(Credits posted to student transcript
following admission to the nursing major component and subsequent NURS 3630
enrollment.)
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| NURS 3430 | 3 |
| NURS 3470 | 4 |
| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| NURS 4170 | 4 |
| NURS 4435 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 25 |
| Minimum Hours Required for the Degree | 120 |
Please send comments or questions to registrar@uwyo.edu
Last Change:03/14/08