Traditional BSN Plan of Study

Arkansas State University

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2025-2026 Plan of Study

Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters. Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions. A minimum of 122 credit hours, of which 45 hours must be upper division credit (3000-4000 level), is required for this degree (developmental courses are excluded). Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program. Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

ENG 1003

Composition I

ENG 1013

Composition II

MATH 1023

College Algebra

BIO 2223

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

BIO 2203

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

BIO 2221

Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

BIO 2201

Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

HIST 2763 or HIST 2773 or

POSC 2103

US History to 1876 or

US History since 1876 or

US Government

NRS 1123

Making Connections Nursing (FYE)

Art 2503 or Mus 2503 or Thea 2503

Fine Arts

Fine Arts Visual or

Fine Arts Musical or

Fine Arts Theatre

PSY

Intro to Psychology

SOC 2213

Introduction to Sociology

TOTAL HOURS

Year 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

Chem 1043

Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I

BIO 2103

Microbiology for Nursing and Health Professions

Chem 1041

Fundamentals Concepts of Chemistry I Lab

BIO 2101

Microbiology for Nursing and Health Professions Lab

NRS 2313

Concepts of Nursing

NRS 2002

Medical Surgical Nursing I

NRS 2322

Foundations of Nursing

NRSP 2003

Nursing Practicum I

NRS 2321

Foundations of Nursing Practicum

NRS 3463

Patho-Based Pharmacology

NRS 2392

Health Assessment

NRS 2012

Professional Role Development

NRSP 2391

Health Assessment Practicum

NRS 2342

Nursing Calculations and Terminology

TOTAL HOURS

YEAR 3

Semester 5

Semester 6

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

Statistics-any three hour course

NRS 3312

Intro to Nursing Research

NRS 3013

Medical Surgical Nursing II

NRS 3205

Medical Surgical Nursing III

NRS 3422

Essentials of Mental Health Nursing

NRSP 3205

Nursing Practicum III

NRSP 3105

Nursing Practicum II

ENG 2003 or ENG 2013 or PHIL 1103

Humanities

World Literature to 1660 or World Literature since 1660 or Intro to Philosophy

NRS 3473

Patho-Based Pharmacology II

TOTAL HOURS

Year 4

Semester 7

Semester 8

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

Course Number

Course Name

Hrs

Gen Ed

NRS 4005

Medical Surgical Nursing IV

NRS 4343

Professional Nursing: Community

NRS 4012

Essentials of Obstetric Nursing

NRS 4542

Health Care Administration

NRSP 4006

Nursing Practicum IV

NRS 4022

Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

ENG 2003 or

ENG 2013 or PHIL 1103 or ART 2503 or

MUS 2503 or THEA 2503

Fine Arts or Humanities

World Literature to 1660 or

World Literature since1660 or

Intro to Philosophy or

Fine Arts Visual or

Fine Arts Musical or

Fine Arts Theatre (select course not previously taken)

NRS 4481

Critical Decision Making and Testing Competencies in Nursing

NRSP 4016

Nursing Practicum V

TOTAL HOURS

Total JR/SR hours

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS

122

Graduation Requirements: (Revised 4.9.2018)
Completion of HIST 2763 or HIST 2773 or POSC
English Proficiency (Grade of C or better in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013)
2.00 GPA in Major
2.00 GPA at ASU
2.00 GPA Overall
Maximum of 31 credit hours via correspondence, extension, examination, PLA, Military or similar means; CLEP (30 hrs max)
45 JR/SR Hours *after completing 30 hours*
122 Total Credit Hours
18 of last 24 hours must be ASU-Jonesboro courses
Minimum of 57 hours from 4-year institutions
32 Resident Hours if completing second degree and first degree was not from ASU-J