Course List - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program Requirements: 120 credits
You may transfer credits into this program from another accredited institution.
However, to earn this B.S. in nursing, you must earn 36 of the last 60 credits from Penn State.
General Education: 45 credits
(20–22 of these 45 credits are included in the requirements for the major.)
(See General Education in the curriculum.)
Requirements for the Major: 92–93 credits
(This includes 20–22 credits of General Education courses.)
Electives: 2–5 credits
Be sure to check the Course Schedule page to see which nursing courses are currently being offered as part of the Accelerated RN to B.S. program in a seven-week format. These course sections are designated with a "Section #" that begins with a "7".
| Courses that meet the General Education requirements for the degree | ||
| BIOL 129 (GN) | Mammalian Anatomy | 4 credits |
| BIOL 141 (GN) | Introductory Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIOL 142 | Physiology Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 101 or | Introductory Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 110 (GN) | Chemical Principles | 3 credits |
| CHEM 111 (GN) | Experimental Chemistry | 1 credit |
| HD FS 129 (GS) | Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies | 3 credits |
| MICRB 106 (GN) | Elementary Microbiology | 3 credits |
| MICRB 107 (GN) | Elementary Microbiology Laboratory | 1 credit |
| NUTR 251 (GHA) | Introductory Principles of Nutrition | 3 credits |
| PSYCH 100 (GS) | Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 001 (GS) or | Introductory Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOC 005 (GS) | Social Problems | 3 credits |
| STAT 200 (GQ) | Elementary Statistics | 4 credits |
| Courses that comprise credits earned by credit by portfolio assessment for RNs (33 credits) | ||
| NURS 205 | Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts | 3 credits |
| NURS 215 | Health: Introduction to Wellness | 3 credits |
| NURS 225 | Health: Introduction to Illness | 3 credits |
| NURS 230 | Health: Nursing Process | 4 credits |
| NURS 301 | Nursing Care of Client through the Adult Life Span Requiring Medical Intervention | 4 credits |
| NURS 310 | Nursing Care of the Elderly | 4 credits |
| NURS 320 | Nursing Care of Young Adults | 4 credits |
| NURS 406 | Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents | 4 credits |
| NURS 420 | Mental Health Nursing | 4 credits |
| Prescribed Courses (22 credits minimum) | ||
| NURS 200W | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 credits |
| NURS 251 | Health Assessment | 3 credits |
| NURS 357 | Introduction to Nursing Informatics | 3 credits |
| NURS 390 | Transition and the Professional Nursing Role | 3 credits |
| NURS 417 | Family and Community Health Concepts | 4 credits |
| NURS 465 | Health Concepts for Adults with Complex Health Care Needs | 3 credits |
| NURS 475 | Integrated Concepts in Nursing Practice | 3 credits |
| Courses that meet the Supporting and Related Courses requirement (6 credits) | ||
| NURS 245 | Violence and the Impact on Society (Course development in progress) | 3 credits |
| NURS 409 | Introduction to Forensic Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURS 430 | Organization and Administration for the Nurse Manager | 3 credits |
| NURS 431 | Data Management for Nurse Managers | 3 credits |
| NURS 432 | Nursing Management of Human Resources | 3 credits |
| NURS 433 | Seminar for Nurse Managers | 3 credits |
| NURS 440 | Trauma/Critical Care Nursing | 3 credits |
| NURS 458 | Ethical Challenges in Health Care Informatics | 3 credits |
| NURS 460 | Advanced Concepts in Clinical Nursing Informatics | 3 credits |
| NURS 495 | Nursing Study in Specialized Setting | 1–9 credits |
| NURS 496 | Independent Studies | 1–9 credits |
Please note: Among the above degree requirements, students should incorporate at least 3 credits in US cultures, 3 credits in international (IL) cultures, and 3 credits in writing across the curriculum courses. The above course list includes only courses offered by World Campus. An official degree audit or the recommended academic plan for this program may include additional course options and detailed requirements. All students are expected to complete at least 36 Penn State credits to earn this degree. Please consult an academic adviser for details.