Degree Requirements

Traditional BSN

The BSN program consists of a minimum of two years and 63 credit hours of intensive study in a set curriculum. Coursework is a blend of didactic (classroom/lab) instruction and clinical experiences, during which you'll learn in real healthcare settings. Below is a sample full-time traditional BSN schedule. The sequence of 300-level clinical courses will vary depending on the degree plan you develop with your College of Nursing advisor.

1st Term: Fall, Year 1

Course #	Course Name	Semester Hours
NURS 409	Health Assessment & Communication	5
NURS 411	Foundations of Nursing	7
NURS 419	Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I	4

2nd Term: Spring, Year 1

Course #	Course Name	Semester Hours
NURS 420	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2	3
NURS 423	Adult Health Nursing 1	7
NURS 463	Mental Health Nursing	4
NURS 428	Readiness for Professional Nursing Practice	2

3rd Term: Fall, Year 2

Course #	Course Name	Semester Hours
NURS 433	Adult Health Nursing 2	6
NURS 473	Population Health Nursing	4
NURS 443	Nursing Care of Women and Childbearing Families	4
NURS 438	Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice	3

4th Term: Spring, Year 2

Course #	Course Name	Semester Hours
NURS 458	Transition to Professional Nursing Practice	4
NURS 448	Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice	6
NURS 453	Pediatric Health Nursing	4

Consult the UIC Catalog for course descriptions.