Program Details

First Semester Experience: Foundations of Professional Nursing

• Gain an introduction to the nursing profession, including history, theory, and core competencies
• Learn fundamental nursing skills including health assessment, patient-centered care, communication, and clinical judgement
• Explore foundational concepts in pathophysiology and pharmacology

Second Semester Experience: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Begin medical-surgical nursing practice with a focus on adult health
• Complete coursework integrating pathophysiology, pharmacology, quality and safety, and informatics
• Explore family dynamics and transitions in care while continuing clinical application

Third Semester Experience: Specialized Populations and Mental Health

• Expand clinical knowledge to include pediatric, maternity, and mental health nursing
• Dive deeper into holistic, patient-centered care across the lifespan, including psychosocial health
• Engage in scholarship and begin structured preparation for professional licensure

Fourth Semester Experience: Advanced Practice, Leadership, and Transition to Practice

• Synthesize prior learning in advanced medical-surgical nursing
• Focus on leadership, care coordination, population health, and disaster preparedness
• Participate in a Capstone experience
• Engage in intensive preparation for NCLEX-RN licensure