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A C A D E M I C P R O G R A M S >  BSN Second Degree Samples Plans of Study For Applicants Who Hold an Undergraduate Degree in a Non-Nursing Discipline Please review the following sample plans of study: Option I is a more accelerated program for those who have completed certain courses, Option II is for those who have little related coursework. Please see your Accelerated Program Prerequisites list for details. Each plan includes a 12 course unit waiver for Liberal Arts (the equivalent to 36-48 credits). OPTION I – SUMMER CLINICAL SEQUENCE This Plan of Study is contingent upon the successful transfer of the following courses and may need approval from the School of Nursing to begin the summer clinical sequence. (see Accelerated Program Prerequisites for details on transferring this coursework): N40-Principles of General and Organic Chemistry; N42- An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Biochemistry- (which encompasses N41 and Bio175) N41 - An Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry and Molecular Genetics, Bio 175 Principles of Microbiology; N131 & N132 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II; N230 - Introduction to Statistics, N54 - Principles of Human Nutrition; N51 - Human Development; N330 - Health Care Ethics. If you have taken all of these but Health Care Ethics, you may still be eligible. If unable to start the clinical sequence in the (Nursing 50, 104, and 106) in the summer, you may be eligible to begin the BSN clinical sequence in the fall (this program will take 2 ½ years to complete) (see Option II Sample Plan of Study). Summer 2009 (late-June) 3.0 cu Nursing 50 Introduction to Nursing Nursing 104 Concepts in Nursing: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles I Nursing 106 Concepts in Nursing: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles II Fall 2009 4.0 cu *Nursing 210 Nursing of the Childbearing Family *Nursing 220 Nursing of Children Nursing 242 Concepts of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Spring 2010 5.0 cu *Nursing 240 Nursing Care of the Young & Middle Aged Adult *Nursing 270 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Nursing 260 Research Methodology Nursing Case Study or Nursing Elective (Select one) * Nursing 210 & 220 can be taken during the Spring term and Nursing 240 & 270 can be taken during the Fall term. Summer Session I 2010 1.5 cu Nursing 321/322 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Summer Session II 2010 1.5 cu Nursing 340/341 Nursing in the Community Fall 2010 4.5 cu Nursing 370/371 Advanced Clinical Practicum Nursing 385 Senior Inquiry Nursing Case Study or Nursing Elective (whichever was not taken in Spring 2009) BSN completed - December 2010 Eligible for RN NCLEX Exam OPTION II – FALL CLINICAL SEQUENCE *Option II candidates MUST complete the equivalent of N040 (two semesters of Introductory Chemistry with labs); and, N041 (two semesters of Introductory Biology with labs) and Bio175 (one semester of Microbiology with lab) OR N42-( which encompasses both N41 and Bio175) by September, 2004. If you will have completed Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II w/labs, but not Chemistry and Biology I and II w/labs, please contact our office. If you have taken none of these at the time of application, you are encouraged to take an Intro Chemistry or Intro Biology course during the admissions cycle so that your strength in lab sciences can be evaluated. Both Option I and II includes 12 course unit waiver for Liberal Arts (the equivalent of 36-48 credits). Fall 2009 (Early-September 4) 4.0 cu Nursing 50 Introduction to Nursing Nursing 104 Concepts in Nursing: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles I Nursing 131 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Nursing 54 Principles of Human Nutrition Spring 2010 5.0 cu Nursing 51 Human Development Nursing 132 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Nursing 106 Concepts in Nursing: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles II Nursing 525 Ethical Aspects of Health and Technology Fall 2010 5.0 cu Nursing 210 Nursing of the Childbearing Family Nursing 220 Nursing of Children Nursing 242 Concepts of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Nursing 230 Introduction to Statistics Spring 2011 5.0 cu Nursing 240 Nursing Care of the Young & Middle Aged Adult Nursing 270 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Nursing 260 Research Methodology Nursing Case Study or Nursing Elective (Select one) Summer Session I 2011 1.5 cu Nursing 321/322 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Summer Session II 2011 1.5 cu Nursing 340/341 Nursing in the Community Fall 2011 4.5 cu Nursing 370/371 Advanced Clinical Practicum Nursing 385 - Senior Inquiry Nursing Case Study or Nursing Elective (whichever was not taken in Spring 2009) BSN completed - December 2011 Eligible for RN NCLEX Exam Comments: This is a sample. Individual plans of study will be reviewed and approved upon acceptance to the program. · Progression in program contingent upon meeting academic policies. · Plan of study and graduation dates may change to accommodate changes in the curriculum. There is no guarantee that courses will be offered as stated. · Twenty course units must be completed at Penn to receive a BSN. · N40 & N41/42 are prerequisites for N104 (Option II candidates – see * on reverse) · Nursing 200 level clinical courses Fall and Spring only! · Plan of study contingent upon approval of Undergraduate Advisor. · Plan of study should be updated biannually during preregistration periods with assigned advisor. · Elective requirements - there is one elective course required for the BSN. Students may take one undergraduate nursing course or one graduate nursing (500 level non-clinical) elective to fulfill the requirement. TRANSFER CREDITS · Official transfer credit is done on an individual basis, through the Office of Transfer Admissions, only after admission to the School of Nursing. The School of Nursing faculty who teach specific courses will review course work to determine transferability. FINANCIAL AID · You are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for clarification and assistance in meeting all undergraduate financial obligations (summer and academic year). (215) 898-8191. Updated 5/2008 |
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