BSN program plans
The following are standard curriculum plans for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. These program plans may be modified somewhat based on individual needs and approval of the advisor.
| Year 1 (may begin in summer or autumn quarter): | ||
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (5 credits) |
Elective coursework1 | 5 |
| Autumn (7 credits) |
T NURS 350: Critical Analysis and Writing | 3 |
| T NURS 407: Diversity, Health, and Inequities | 3 | |
| T NURS 450: Transition to Baccalaureate Education | 1 | |
| Winter (6 credits) |
T NURS 340: Clinical Nursing Phenomena | 3 |
| T NURS 410: Ethical Issues in Healthcare2 | 3 | |
| Spring (6 credits) |
T NURS 403: Introduction to Research in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 |
| T NURS 435: Nursing Leadership2 | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
| Summer (0-5 credits) |
Elective coursework1 | 0-5 |
| Autumn (3-8 credits) |
T NURS 430: Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Elective coursework (if not taken previously)1 | 0-5 | |
| Winter (7 credits) |
T NURS 345: Genetics, Genomics, and Nursing Practice2 | 1 |
| T NURS 402: Families and Chronic Conditions across the Life Span2 | 3 | |
| T NURS 412: Healthcare Systems2 | 3 | |
| Spring (6 credits) |
T NURS 414: Health, Communities, Populations2 | 5 |
| T NURS 451: Portfolio Completion | 1 | |
| Total credits | 45 | |
| Must begin in summer quarter | ||
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (9 credits) |
T NURS 350: Critical Analysis and Writing | 3 |
| T NURS 450: Transition to Baccalaureate Education | 1 | |
| Elective coursework1 | 5 | |
| Autumn (12 credits) |
T NURS 340: Clinical Nursing Phenomena | 3 |
| T NURS 403: Introduction to Research in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 | |
| T NURS 407: Diversity, Health, and Inequities | 3 | |
| T NURS 430: Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Winter (12 credits) |
T NURS 345: Genetics, Genomics, and Nursing Practice2 | 1 |
| T NURS 402: Families and Chronic Conditions across the Life Span2 | 3 | |
| T NURS 410: Ethical Issues in Healthcare2 | 3 | |
| Elective coursework1 | 5 | |
| Spring (12 credits) |
T NURS 412: Healthcare Systems2 | 3 |
| T NURS 435: Nursing Leadership2 | 3 | |
| T NURS 414: Health, Communities, Populations2 | 5 | |
| T NURS 451: Portfolio Completion | 1 | |
| Total credits | 45 | |
1 Ten (10) credits of required, upper-division electives must be taken in residence at UW Tacoma
2 Course may be taken in winter or spring