Traditional BSN Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to become a safe, competent, and compassionate nurse. This section will help you understand how the program is structured and what to expect as you move through each phase of your nursing education.
Course Registration & Required Courses
Once you’ve been admitted to the nursing program, you’ll be automatically assigned to all required nursing courses each semester. This ensures every student is registered for the courses they need to progress on time. There’s no need to build your own schedule from scratch.
Nursing Assignments
Every year, course assignments are provided by the Office of Student Services. You’ll receive registration instructions from Mackenzie Ware with your required course placements and registration details.
Academic Advising
Keep meeting with your advisor. You should continue meeting with your academic advisor each year to plan for general education, Honors courses, and any other degree requirements outside of nursing.
Course Registration for W26
Please take a few moments to watch the video below for an overview of your program and first semester expectations. Attached below are your course assignments with instructions on how to register.
Deadline: Please register for your classes by Friday, October 31, by 5:00 pm
Drop-In Advising for Registration Questions or Help
Friday, October 17
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom link: https://gvsu-edu.zoom.us/j/4853510857?pwd=MkFGWkozSTZNL0p5b2U4eUpHY0U5QT09
Traditional Program Requirements
Semester 1
Nursing Semester 1 (13 credits)
- NUR 222 Foundations of Nursing Theory (3 credits)
- NUR 223 Foundations in Nursing: Health Assessment and Clinical Skills (3 credits)
- NUR 225 Foundations in Nursing Simulation (1 credit)
- BMS 305 Clinical Nutrition (3 credits)
- BMS 310 Pathophysiology (3 credits)
Semester 2
Nursing Semester 2 (14 credits)
- NUR 310 Adult Nursing I (3 credits)
- NUR 313 Adult Nursing Clinical I (4 credits)
- NUR 319 Adult Simulation I (1 credit)
- NUR 326 Nursing Pharmacology (3 credits)
- NUR 329 Community Public Health Nursing I (3 credits)
Semester 3
Nursing Semester 3 (15 credits)
- NUR 342 Obstetrics Theory (2 credits)
- NUR 343 Obstetrics Clinical (1.5 credits)
- NUR 345 Pediatric Simulation (1 credit)
- NUR 346 Pediatric Theory (2 credits)
- NUR 347 Pediatric Clinical (1.5 credit)
- NUR 349 Obstetrics Simulation (1 credit)
- NUR 352 Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
- BIO 355 Human Genetics (3 credits)
Semester 4
Nursing Semester 4 (12 credits)
- NUR 403 Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical (2 credits)
- NUR 404 Adult Nursing II (2 credits)
- NUR 405 Adult Simulation (1 credit)
- NUR 406 Psychiatric-Mental Health Theory (2 credits)
- NUR 407 Adult Nursing Clinical (2 credits)
- NUR 408 SWS Ethics and Challenges in Professional Nursing (1 credit)
- IPE 402 Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice (2 credits)
Optional: Nursing Elective
- Perioperative Nursing (2 credits)
- Critical Care: Infants and Children (2 credits)
Optional: General Education or Honors Course
Semester 5
Nursing Semester 5 (11 credits)
- NUR 415 Multi-Patient Simulation (1 credit)
- NUR 422 Leadership Theory (2 credits)
- NUR 423 Clinical Immersion (4 credits)
- NUR 424 Transition to Practice: Nursing and Beyond (1 credit)
- NUR 495 Community Public Health Nursing II (3 credits)
Optional: Nursing Elective
- Perioperative Nursing (2 credits)
- Critical Care: Infants and Children (2 credits)
Optional: General Education or Honors Course