Dr. Janelle Price, RN
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
- Office
- Calder Health Sciences Building 224
- jprice@university.alkimi.ai
School of Nursing & Health Sciences Programs • BSN Degree
Nursing (BSN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a pre-licensure four-year degree program fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Curriculum Structure
Program Overview & Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a pre-licensure four-year degree program fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate curriculum, graduates will:
- Deliver patient-centered, culturally competent, and developmentally sensitive nursing care across diverse clinical populations.
- Integrate clinical pathophysiology, pharmacological mechanisms, and health assessment to formulate clinical nursing interventions.
- Apply evidence-based practice and quantitative clinical research to enhance healthcare safety and therapeutic patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate professional communication, clinical leadership, ethical nursing integrity, and interprofessional healthcare collaboration.
Undergraduate Catalog
76 Major Credits
Total degree requirement: 120 credits including Alkimi Core and electives.
Academic Department
School of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Location
- Calder Building 210
- Phone
- (555) 555-0158
Required Coursework
Required Nursing Curriculum and Prerequisites (76 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab) | 4 cr | BIO 101, CHEM 101 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with Lab) | 4 cr | BIO 201 |
| BIO 230 | Microbiology for Health Sciences (with Lab) | 4 cr | BIO 101, CHEM 101 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I (with Lab) | 4 cr | MATH 105 or placement |
| STAT 205 | Statistics for Behavioral & Life Sciences | 3 cr | MATH 105 |
| PSYC 220 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 cr | PSYC 101 |
| NUTR 205 | Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 cr | BIO 201, CHEM 101 |
| NURS 210 | Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice | 4 cr | Admitted to BSN; BIO 201, BIO 202 |
| NURS 220 | Pathophysiology | 3 cr | BIO 201, BIO 202, CHEM 101 (min C+) |
| NURS 230 | Health Assessment & Clinical Physical Examination | 4 cr | Concurrent w/ NURS 210, 220 |
| NURS 310 | Pharmacology for Clinical Nursing Practice | 3 cr | NURS 220 |
| NURS 320 | Adult Health Nursing I: Acute Care (with Clinical) | 6 cr | NURS 210, 220, 230; NURS 310 |
| NURS 330 | Adult Health Nursing II: Complex Care (with Clinical) | 6 cr | NURS 320 |
| NURS 340 | Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing (with Clinical) | 4 cr | NURS 320 |
| NURS 350 | Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (with Clinical) | 4 cr | NURS 320 |
| NURS 410 | Nursing Care of Children & Adolescents (with Clinical) | 4 cr | NURS 330, NURS 350 |
| NURS 420 | Community, Population, and Public Health Nursing | 4 cr | NURS 330, NURS 340 |
| NURS 430 | Nursing Research, Inquiry, and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 cr | STAT 205, NURS 320 |
| NURS 440 | Nursing Leadership, Healthcare Policy, and Management | 3 cr | Senior standing, NURS 330 |
| NURS 490 | Clinical Preceptorship & Senior Transition Capstone | 5 cr | Final semester; all NURS 300/400 |
Sample Degree Roadmap
Four-Year Graduation Plan (120 Credits)
A representative semester-by-semester sequence fulfilling the Alkimi Core (40 credits), major requirements (76 credits), and elective coursework.
Year 1 Fall Term
Semester 1
BIO 101 (4), CHEM 101 (4), ENGL 101 (3), FYS 101 (3) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Year 1 Spring Term
Semester 2
BIO 201 (4), STAT 205 (3), PSYC 101 (3), ENGL 102 (3), Core Arts (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 2 Fall Term
Semester 3
BIO 202 (4), BIO 230 (4), PSYC 220 (3), NUTR 205 (3), Core Humanities (3) = 17 cr
Total: 17 cr
Year 2 Spring Term
Semester 4
NURS 210 (4), NURS 220 (3), NURS 230 (4), Core Humanities (3) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Year 3 Fall Term
Semester 5
NURS 310 (3), NURS 320 (6), Core Global Perspectives (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Spring Term
Semester 6
NURS 330 (6), NURS 340 (4), NURS 350 (4) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Year 4 Fall Term
Semester 7
NURS 410 (4), NURS 420 (4), NURS 430 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Year 4 Spring Term
Semester 8
NURS 440 (3), NURS 490 Capstone (5), CORE 400 Capstone (2), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Instruction & Mentorship
Department Faculty
Learn alongside distinguished scholars, active researchers, and dedicated classroom mentors.
Dr. Helen Zimmerman, RN
Clinical Professor of Nursing
- Office
- Calder Health Sciences Building 230
- hzimmerman@university.alkimi.ai