2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 03, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing (Pre-Licensure), B.S.N.

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing combines the “art and science” of nursing with a foundation in the liberal arts to prepare graduates who will assume the scope of practice expected of the professional nurse. The theoretical, laboratory, and clinical patient care experiences support learning and exposure to the profession. The Nursing pre-licensure program is designed for the non-nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse who desires a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Preparing students for the future of nursing practice, the program requires students to participate in online and face-to-face course formats with extensive online resources. All laboratory, patient care, and face-to-face course work is only offered at the Parkville, MO campus. Acceptance to the program is competitive.

Initial approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and has been awarded for the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (pre-licensure) program at Park University. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Park University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

BSN Pre-Licensure Program majors

A final grade of C is required for all nursing-designated courses. Courses with grades below a C may be repeated one time.
Students who earn less than a C in more than one class during a semester will be removed from the program and are ineligible to repeat those courses
All NUR designated courses require a testing (unit exams, clinical exams, and final exams) average of 78% to pass the course
All clinical experiences must be completed with a “satisfactory” to meet requirements for graduation.
A nursing GPA of 2.8 is required for graduation. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Registered Nurse licensed examination (NCLEX-RN). Completion of degree requirements does not guarantee the ability to take the NCLEX-RN or achieve licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Procedure to request admission to the BSN Pre-Licensure Major (all applicants)

The Department accepts 2 cohorts for the BSN major annually-fall and spring. Cohorts will be selected for the fall semester by the end of June and the spring semester in early December. To be considered for acceptance all requirements must be fully met.

Application for the BSN Pre-Licensure program deadlines are March 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring.
Completion of the pre-nursing curriculum with an overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale including transfer credit.
GPA of 3.0 in foundational science and math courses (CH 105 , BI 210 , BI 211 , BI 212 , BI 223 , NS 220 , MA 135 and CH 204 ). Courses in progress during the semester of application will be evaluated upon completion of the course to confirm GPA.
ATI Admissions score must meet admission requirements. Admission Test scores will be valid for one academic year (fall/spring cycle). Students may repeat the test to improve their scores. Each attempt requires the student to pay the testing fee prior to scheduling the test.
Will need to provide written essay for select questions.
Provide a resume.
Submission and approval of documentation noting required immunizations and titers as evidence of immunity.
American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers valid through the entire program.
For students with an active LPN license, evidence of inclusion in the Missouri Family Care Safety Registry database with no limitations to practice.
Negative drug screen within the 30 days prior to beginning of courses.
For students with an active LPN license, that license must be current and have no state board restrictions.

Prior learning credit for Practical Nurses

Since 1987 Park University has provided Licensed Practical Nurses with the opportunity to apply for credit linked to their Practical Nursing education. Practical Nurses may be eligible for Validated Learning Equivalency (VLE) credit (up to 9 credit hours) toward the BSN pre-licensure program requirements. To be eligible for VLE credit students must meet all of the following requirements.

Submit evidence of current undisciplined/unrestricted license as an LPN upon application to Park University. New graduate Practical Nurses must complete the NLCEX-PN and have been issues a license. Any evidence of discipline against the LPN license will be reviewed by the department for approval prior to acceptance to the BSN major. Restrictions to practice by a Board of Nursing make the student ineligible for the BSN major.
Submit official transcripts from PN School and all college level course work
Students who choose to apply for VLE credit are reminded they will be held accountable for having a working knowledge of all content associated with the courses VLE credit may be awarded for the following course work:

CH 204 - Nutrition for the Health Sciences Credits: 3
PS 125 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
Total 6 cr.

Complete the Procedure to request admission to the BSN major.

Cohort Selection Priorities

Each cohort is selected based on the admissions criteria. Priority is given to Admissions Test scores, GPA in the Math and Sciences and Pre-Nursing course work and completion of all requirements. Incomplete submission of required information removes the candidate from consideration. It is the student’s obligation to assure all requirements are met.

PRE-NURSING COURSE REQUIREMENTS

LE 100 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 3 (for first-time freshman only)
LE 300* - Integrative and Interdisciplinary Learning Capstone Credits: 3 (Transfer students may take during nursing major)
PH 221 - Ethics and Society Credits: 3
LE designated Arts & Humanities courses Credits: 6 Including 3 hours Art or English
CH 105 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 5
or
CH 107 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
and
CH 107L - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
CH 204 - Nutrition for the Health Sciences Credits: 3
BI 210 - The Human Body Credits: 3
BI 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BI 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
BI 223 - Clinical Microbiology Credits: 4
NS 220 - Applied Statistics and Experimental Design Credits: 3
EN 105 - First Year Writing Seminar I: Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking Across Contexts Credits: 3
EN 106 - First Year Writing Seminar II: Academic Research and Writing Credits: 3
EN 306A - Scientific and Technical Writing Credits: 3
PS 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PS 125 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
MA 135 - College Algebra Credits: 3
CA 103 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
or
CA 105 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
or
TH 105 - Oral Communication Credits: 3

Citizenship requirement 3 cr.

PO 200 - American National Government Credits: 3
or
PO 210 - Comparative Political Systems Credits: 3
or
HIS 111 - Introduction to World History I (Ancient History) Credits: 3
or
HIS 112 - Introduction to World History II (Middle Ages) Credits: 3
or
HIS 113 - Introduction to World History III (Modern Era) Credits: 3

Total 61 - 65 cr.

NURSING MAJOR CORE COURSES

NUR 280 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: 2
NUR 320 - Concepts of Nursing Fundamentals Credits: 7
NUR 330 - Clinical Applications of Pharmacology Credits: 3
NUR 335 - Adult Health I Credits: 7
NUR 338 - Health and Physical Assessment Credits: 4
NUR 352 - Pathophysiology for Nurses Credits: 3
NUR 356 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 4
NUR 357 - Gerontology Credits: 3
NUR 410 - Community Health Credits: 4
NUR 419 - Women, Children, and Families Credits: 6
NUR 435 - Adult Health II Credits: 7
NUR 450 - Evidence-Based Practice Credits: 3
NUR 460 - Nursing Leadership Credits: 3
NUR 475 - Clinical Immersion Credits: 4

Total 59 cr.

Liberal Education Requirements

Student Seminar 3 cr.

LE 100 First-Year Seminar

Writing Seminar 6 cr.

EN 105 and EN 106

Math Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

MA 120 , MA 135 , or higher math course excluding MA 208

Ethics Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

CA 302 , CS 300 , EDU 310 , MG 495 , NS 306 , PA 380 , PH 102 , PH 221 , PH 308 , PS 220 , SO 220 or SW 492

Humanities Requirement 6 cr.

Select one of the following Art or English:

AR 115 , AR 215 , AR 216 , EN 201 , EN 221 , EN 232 , EN 234

And one of the following:

AR 115 , AR 215 , AR 216 , EN 201 , EN 221 , EN 232 , EN 234 , CA 104 , CA 116 , CA 235 , FR 201 , ML 235 ,ML 251 , PH 101 , PC 202 ,PH 205 , RE 109 , SP 110 , SP 201 , SP 202 , TH 100 , TH 101 , TH 201 , TH 216

Natural Science Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

BI 214 , CH 101 , CH 102 , CH 107 and CH 107L , CH 108 and CH 108L , GGP 115 , GGP 120 , GGP 205 , GO 125 , GO 130 , GO 141 , GO 151 , GO 200 , NS 220 , NS 241 , PY 101 , PY 155 , PY 156 , PY 205 , or PY 206

*Computer Science and PE courses excluded.

Science with a lab Requirement 4 cr.

Select one of the following:

BI 101 , BI 111 , BI 223 , BI 211 , BI 212 , BIO 221 , BIO 225 , BIO 325 , BIO 327 , BIO 330 , BIO 337L and BIO 337 , BIO 350 , BIO 378 , BIO 400 , BIO 410 , BIO 411 , BIO 417 , CH 107L and CH 107 , CH 108L and CH 108 , CH 317L and CH 317 , CH 318L and CH 318 , CH 328 , CH 329 , CH 337L and CH 337 , CH 405 , CH 440 , GGP 115 , GGP 205 , GO 130 , GO 141 , GO 151 , GO 200 , GO 310 , GO 320 , GO 330 , PY 155 , PY 156 , PY 205 , or PY 206

Citizenship Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

PO 200 , PO 210 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , or HIS 113

Communications Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

CA 103 , CA 105 , or TH 105

Social Science Requirement 6 cr.

Select two of the following:

AN 100 , CJ 100 , CJ 200 , EC 141 , EC 142 , EDU 210 , FI 201 , GGH 110 , GGH 200 , HIS 104 , HIS 105 , PO 216 , PS 101 , PS 125 , PS 205 , SO 141 , SO 206 , or SW 205

Seminar: Integrative & Interdisciplinary Learning 3 cr.

Select one of the topics for LE 300*

Graduation Requirements

Professional Writing Requirement 3 cr.

EN 306A

Upper Division Requirements 59 cr.

59 hours of upper division (300-400 level) college nursing course work

Additional Requirements

Park University grants the Bachelor of Science in Nursing upon completion of the following requirements:

Completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours with a cumulative 2.8 GPA.
Satisfaction of major requirements
Completion of degree specific requirements.
Completion of Liberal Education requirements.
Completion of residency requirement, 30 hours of earned and graded (A, B, C) college hours at Park University. At least 15 of these 30 hours must be in the major.
Application to the BSN Program is required.

Nursing Accreditation and Missouri State Board Statement

All requirements (i.e., admission, within program and exit) are subject to change as per the Missouri State Board of Nursing and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).