Nursing
Once required prerequisites are completed, this is a two-year selective admissions program, designed to prepare students to become registered nurses (RN). The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, 1-800-669-1656 and approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, Department of Health, P O Box 47860, Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-236-4700. The curriculum in nursing provides didactic education and clinical experience in medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, maternity, and gerontological nursing. To be considered for acceptance into the program, students must follow specific admission guidelines, published annually and updated as needed. Refer to the website at www.bellevuecollege.edu/health/ nursing for any significant changes occurring between publications. Students planning to enroll in this program should be aware that a criminal history investigation will be required and may affect their continued enrollment. The applicant should also be aware that some clinical facilities are randomly screening for drug usage. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (RN-NCLEX). Although students receive a degree from BCC, the actual license to practice nursing in the state of Washington is granted by the Department of Licensing, Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, and the Commission stipulates requirements for licensure.
Students must complete Chemistry 121 or one-year of High School Chemistry, and English 101 (composition) with a C or better and assess into MATH& 141
(precalculus I) within two quarters prior to applying to the program. The Math requirement may also be met by completing Math 099 (intermediate Algebra) with a grade of B- or better. The math requirement has a five year time limit. Within two years of the application date, students must receive a score of 80 or better on the COMPASS reading component. Before beginning the program, students must complete BIOL& 241
and BIOL& 242
with a C or better. The remaining General Education requirements may be completed after beginning the program. Note: The students who have been admitted to the program over the past few years have had ALL of the General Education requirements completed.
College courses typically have a ratio of one credit hour to one clock hour (hour of attendance) per week. Nursing theory courses (X courses) have this 1:1 ratio. For example, Nursing 100X is a 7 credit course with an average of 7 clock hours per week for a total of 77 clock hours over the 11 week quarter. Nursing clinical courses (Z courses) have a 1:2 ratio. For example, Nursing 100Z is a 5 credit course with an average of 10 clock hours per week for a TOTAL of 110 clock hours over the 11 week quarter.
Students in the Nursing program must earn a C (2.0) or better in all courses required for a degree or certificate.
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL& 241
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 6 |
| BIOL& 242
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 6 |
| BIOL& 260
* |
Microbiology | 6 |
| CMST 280
|
Intercultural Communication | 5 |
| PSYC& 100
|
General Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC& 200
* |
Lifespan Psychology | 5 |
| Electives | 11 | |
| Total | 44 | |
| *Note: BIOL& 260
and PSYC& 200
must be completed by the Fall Quarter of a student’s sophomore year. |
||
| FIRST YEAR-FALL QUARTER | ||
| NURS 100X | Nursing I: Foundations of Nursing | 7 |
| NURS 100Z | Nursing I: Foundations of Nursing Lab | 5 |
| Total | 12 | |
| FIRST YEAR-WINTER QUARTER | ||
| NURS 101X | Nursing II: Nursing Care of the Adult Client I | 6 |
| NURS 101Z | Nursing II: Nursing Care of the Adult Client I Lab | 7 |
| Total | 12 | |
| FIRST YEAR-SPRING QUARTER | ||
| NURS 102X | Nursing III: Nursing Care of the Adult Client II | 5 |
| NURS 102Z | Nursing III: Nursing Care of the Adult Client II Lab | 6 |
| Total | 12 | |
| SECOND YEAR-FALL QUARTER | ||
| One of the following sets for 11-12 credits as assigned: | 11-12 | |
| NURS 220X | Maternal Child Health Nursing (7 Cr) | |
| NURS 220Z | Maternal/Child Health Nursing Lab (5 Cr) | |
| OR | ||
| NURS 221X | Behavioral Health Nursing (6 Cr) | |
| NURS 221Z | Behavioral Health Nursing Lab (5 Cr) | |
| Total | 11-12 | |
| SECOND YEAR-WINTER QUARTER | ||
| Choose 11-12 credits from one of the following sets: | 11-12 | |
| NURS 220X | Maternal Child Health Nursing (7 Cr) | |
| NURS 220Z | Maternal/Child Health Nursing Lab (5 Cr) | |
| OR | ||
| NURS 221X | Behavioral Health Nursing (6 Cr) | |
| NURS 221Z | Behavioral Health Nursing Lab (5 Cr) | |
| Total | 11-12 | |
| SECOND YEAR-SPRING QUARTER | ||
| NURS 222X | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice | 6 |
| NURS 222Z | Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Lab | 7 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Grand Total | 116 | |
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= Course number and/or title change begins summer 2008. Courses with previous number/title are still applicable. Learn more about Common Course Numbering.