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Physical Science/Math - 26 credits
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| Anatomy and Physiology |
8 credits |
| Organic/Biochemistry |
4 credits |
| Microbiology |
3 credits |
| Nutrition |
3 credits |
| Statistics |
3 credits |
| Electives |
Minimum of 5 credits |
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Humanities - 21 credits
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| English/Literature |
3 credits |
| Philosophy - Heath Care Ethics |
3 credits |
| Theology |
6 credits |
| Electives |
9 credits |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences - 12 credits
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| General Psychology |
3 credits |
| Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
| Introductory Sociology |
3 credits |
| Elective |
3 credits |
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Nursing - 68 credits |
Excelsior Exams/AAS Nursing Credit Transfer
Adult, Maternal/Child, Psychiatric/Mental Health (8 credits each) |
24 credits |
| NUR 3110* |
3 credits |
| NUR 3000/3005 |
4 credits |
| Clinical Validation Examination |
20 credits |
| NUR 4102 |
6 credits |
| NUR 4107 |
6 credits |
| NUR 4110 |
5 credits |
3 Free Electives - 9 Credits
Total 136 - Credits
*BSN candidates take NUR 3110; MSN candidates may take NUR 8904 after
completing a course in statistics.
Research course must be taken prior to NUR 4000 level courses.
Students who plan to move into the MSN program may take up to 12 credits from
selected graduate level courses. Click here
to view the MSN course selections.
The following course
credits must be earned at Villanova:
| Clinical Validation Exam |
20 credits |
NUR 3000
This course is designed exclusively for RN students, and focuses on use of
the nursing process to apply such concepts and theories as advocacy, family
systems, and groups. |
3 credits |
NUR 3005
This course can be challenged |
1 credit |
NUR 4102/4107
This sequence is theory and a practicum in health promotion and community
health nursing. |
12 credits |
NUR 4110
This is a combined theory and practicum in leadership and management. |
5 credits |
Nursing Research
Students in the BSN track register for the undergraduate course (NUR 3110).
Students planning to enter the MSN program register for the graduate course
(NUR 8904). |
3 credits |
| Total |
44 credits |
Excelsior examinations must be completed before taking NUR 4000 level courses.
"Maximize your potential. Villanova gives nurses a
quality education so they can fulfill their dreams."
Melissa Caladine,
BSN, RN
BSN ‘01
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