StudyQA — Bachelor: Nursing — Lewis-Clark State College

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Program is a dynamic baccalaureate program with a Basic Track and completion tracks for currently licensed Practical (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN). The RN to BSN Track is offered in an online format. The BSN student will develop and expand knowledge and skills delineated by the professional nurse roles of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Students participate in selected learning activities to develop an understanding of the art and science of nursing. The program provides an educational foundation for continued nursing study at the graduate level. Graduates of the Basic Track are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)

General Education Core

Written Communication
Oral Communication
Mathematical Ways of Knowing
Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Diversity
Integrative Seminar: Ethics & Values
Pre-Requisite

Program Requirements

MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
HUMAN GENETICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
NUTRITION
STATISTICAL METHODS
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
NURSING APPLICATIONS OF GENETICS
PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING
PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT I: PROVIDER OF CARE
PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT II: PROVIDER OF CARE
ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH I
PRACTICUM: ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH I
ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH II
PRACTICUM: ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH II
PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
GERIATRIC NURSING
TRANSCULTURAL HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT III: MANAGER/COORDINATOR OF CARE
PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT IV: MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION
FAMILY HEALTH NURSING
PRACTICUM IN FAMILY HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT V: PREPARATION FOR PRACTICE
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
PRACTICUM IN COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSING RESEARCH I
NURSING RESEARCH II
HEALTHCARE POLICY AND ECONOMICS
GUIDED PRECEPTORSHIP

Program Requirements

Online application
Complete Pre-Requisite Courses. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on pre-requisite courses.
Have a minimum composite score of 59% on the updated ATI-TEAS Entrance Exam
Be Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Send official school transcripts/records: an official transcript is usually sent directly from the high school or university. If the transcript is hand carried to LCSC, make sure that it is still in a sealed envelope.
Students must show evidence of secondary (high school) school completion or the equivalent.
Students must show at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale from a secondary (high school) or post-secondary (college or university) institution. Students with more than 14 transferable post-secondary credits do not need to show secondary transcripts.
Some applicants will be required to submit their original transcripts to an outside evaluation agency such as World Education Services (WES). This determination will be made by the admissions team at their discretion. Students will be responsible to pay for the transcript evaluation.
Send a bank statement showing funds available for study.Send Certificate of Financial Responsibility, (CFR) if applying online. CFR included in paper application.
Send a passport copy.
Transfer students must submit course descriptions of prerequisite and support courses with application to determine equivalency.
Meet our English proficiency requirements by submitting an official test score. iELTS Score Overall band score >/= 6.5. iBT Score Overall score >/= 84
Obtain LCSC-approved health insurance.