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History

The Mary Black School of Nursing is named in honor of Mrs. Mary Black Phillips and the late Miss Rosa Black in appreciation for the generosity of the Black Family for their role in securing funds for the building that houses the School of Nursing. The School began offering the Associ- ate Degree in Technical Nursing in 1967 with the begin- ning of the University. This program closed in 2005. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program began in 1977 as an upper division program for registered nurses. In 1986, the first generic four year track began. In 2003 the University of South Carolina Upstate opened an additional campus for the University in Greenville, South Carolina at the University Center (UCG). Class- rooms, computer laboratories, a learning resource center and faculty offices support the undergraduate program at the Greenville site.

Mission

The primary mission of the Mary Black School of Nurs- ing as part of the University of South Carolina Upstate, is to serve the citizens of the Upstate South Carolina by provid- ing educational programs in nursing that are of the highest quality. A variety of teaching modalities are used for stu- dents who are diverse in background, age, race, ethnicity, gender, educational experiences and needs. Programs are founded upon strong inter-institutional articulation agree- ments as well as partnerships with the community, includ- ing health care organizations and health care providers in Upstate South Carolina and surrounding regions. The faculty of the Mary Black School of Nursing are com- mitted to excellence in teaching, advising and in providing experiential learning opportunities that empower students to become competent professionals who give high quality nursing care to diverse populations. The faculty provide leadership in addressing nursing educational needs and in promoting the health and welfare of the citizens of Upstate South Carolina through educational outreach, scholarship and professional service.

Philosophy

Baccalaureate nursing education at the Mary Black School of Nursing prepares individuals for professional nursing practice to serve the people of Upstate South Caro- lina and beyond. The Baccalaureate Nursing Program’s phi- losophy reflects the vision, mission and goals of the Univer- sity of South Carolina Upstate and the Mary Black School of Nursing. This philosophy includes the faculty’s beliefs about human beings, the environment, health, nursing, bac- calaureate nursing education, the teaching-learning process, and characteristics of the professional nurse. The faculty believe that human beings (individuals, fami- lies, groups, aggregates, and communities) are complex, interrelated, and interdependent open systems composed of multiple subsystems. Humans are integral with and cannot be separated from their environment. They continuously receive and process inputs from their environment and provide outputs to that environment. Outputs are the result of the transformation of inputs and are influenced by a hu- man’s biological, cognitive, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual subsystems. Human beings strive to achieve higher levels of functioning and complexity through de- velopmental processes. Human beings are greater than and different from the sum of their parts. This holistic view of human beings focuses on the dynamic interaction, pattern, organization, and relationship of subsystems and supra-sys- tems. The faculty believe that environmental concerns are global in nature. The environment includes but is not lim- ited to the political, social, economic, technologic, genetic, and ecological systems that influence or are influenced by human beings. The environment is the context in which nursing occurs. The faculty believe that health is a dynamic process con- stantly changing and existing on a continuum of wellness to illness from birth to end-of-life. The mutual interaction of biological, cognitive, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual subsystems results in health. Culturally based be- liefs, values and lifestyles, natural and social environments, genetic background, and developmental level all affect the client’s experience and definition of health. Optimal well- ness is achieved through self-care behaviors, partnerships with families and communities, and interventions with health care providers. The faculty believe that nursing, a subsystem of the health care delivery system, is an open system. The scope of professional nursing practice includes health promotion, maintenance, restoration, rehabilitation, as well as the pre- vention and detection of health alterations. Caring is inte- gral to professional nursing practice and extends to self and others in the provision of humanistic health care. Profes- sional nursing practice is both a caring art and an applied science based upon synthesis of knowledge from nursing and the liberal arts and sciences. Through partnerships, nursing creates a sociopolitical force that promotes and en- hances health and health care. The faculty believe that teaching-learning occurs from interactions and transactions between and among students, faculty, and clients. Learners are diverse in their biologi- cal, cognitive, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual characteristics. Learning is a continuous process facilitated by self-assessment, technology, and a variety of teaching methods that accommodate diverse learning styles and in- dividual learning needs. The faculty believe that baccalaureate nursing education is broad-based and consists of professional nursing, liberal arts, and science courses. The baccalaureate program pre- pares the student to synthesize, think critically, and make clinical judgments within ethical, moral, and legal frame- works. The program provides opportunities for students to assume responsibility for the total scope of nursing prac- tice for diverse individuals, families, groups, aggregates, and community clients in structured and unstructured set- tings. Students learn to function in a variety of roles such as: providers of care, consumers of research, collaborators, advocates, educators, leaders, and managers. The goal of baccalaureate nursing education is to prepare innovative leaders in nursing practice. It prepares students to integrate Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing

152 Mary Black School of Nursing periences. The School has contracts with over 60 additional health care agencies in the upstate supporting the variety of clinical learning experiences for all students.

Transportation

Clinical learning experiences are varied in settings and are located in both Spartanburg and Greenville and sur- rounding counties. Students are expected to travel to and from all clinical experiences. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation and carrying appropri- ate insurance. The School of Nursing is not liable for any traffic violations or auto mishaps during the students’ com- mute.

Responsibilities to Clinical Agencies

Students are responsible for complying with policies and procedures required by clinical agencies. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to exclusion from required clinical educational experiences and prevent progression in the program.

Computer Literacy

The School of Nursing acknowledges that health care delivery systems are evolving at an accelerated rate and be- coming increasingly reliant on computer technology. Com- puter literacy is rapidly becoming a basic communication skill. Prior to enrolling in nursing courses, it is suggested that students familiarize themselves with basic computer skills. Students should be able to use a computer to log onto their email account to communicate with other students and faculty. They should be able to log on to the Internet to access class content. Ability to use a word processing pro- gram and perform Internet searches for health care related materials are also suggested skills.

Advising and Assistance

The focus of advising in the School of Nursing is to assist students to successfully progress toward their educational objectives. The baccalaureate degree program is divided into two components: the lower division and the upper di- vision. All lower division students will be advised by per- sonnel in the Office of Nursing Student Support Services. All upper division student are advised by Nursing faculty. It is very important that you meet with your assigned advi- sor each semester. Your advisor will speak with you about your academic plan of study as well as future employment and educational goals.

Admission Policies

Admission as a Freshman Entering USC Upstate freshman interested in nursing as a career must meet general entrance requirements of the uni- versity. Each student declaring nursing as a major are noted as “pre-nursing students” and are advised in the Office of Nursing Student Support Services. Students enrolled in the lower division of the school should meet with an advisor in planning an appropriate program of study. The program of study will ensure that each student registers for the correct prerequisite courses for the upper division courses. Stu- dents must meet with a nursing advisor each semester prior to registration. Students must complete all prerequisites prior to enrolling in the upper division of nursing. For in- formation or assistance, call the School of Nursing (864) 503-5441. Admission into the nursing major is competitive. A sepa- rate application for the final two years of the nursing major must be submitted by published dates on the forms provided by the School of Nursing. The School admits applicants for the non-licensed portion of the upper division twice a year for each campus for the fall and spring semesters. Each semester’s junior class is selected from all applicants who meet all the minimum requirements. For registered nurse students, applicants are selected for the fall semester only. Admission to the Upper Division The final two years of the nursing curriculum are com- posed of professional nursing courses. In order to be con- sidered for admission to the professional nursing major, students enrolled at USC Upstate must complete a separate application form which is available through the School of Nursing. Transfer students must first apply to USC Upstate through the Office of Admissions and then complete a sepa- rate application available through the School of Nursing. A faculty committee reviews all applications and admits students to the program based on the stated requirements. Admission is competitive and is based on the applicant’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) for the pre-requisite courses as well as available space in the admitted class. Applications for admission for non-licensed students must be submitted by published dates for fall semester ad- missions and applications for spring semester admissions must be submitted to the School of Nursing by published dates. Students typically apply for admission into the upper division during the first semester of their sophomore year. Applications for admissions for the registered nurse pro- gram (RN to BSN) must apply by published dates prior to the fall semester in which they will plan to begin the pro- gram. Admission of Students Application for admission to the upper division for non- registered nurses is competitive. Each semester’s class is selected from applicants who meet the minimum require- ments: a) Admitted to the University of South Carolina Upstate. b) Completion of all pre-requisite course (lower division general education studies) with a grade of C or better. c) Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. d) Only one nursing course or required science course (SBIO 232, 242, 330, and SCHM 109) may be repeated to earn a grade of C or better. If courses are repeated, both grades will be included in the calculation of the GPA. Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.5 but meeting all other admission requirements MAY be consid- ered for possible admission to the program. If admitted, the student will be placed on probationary status and must suc- cessfully complete the semester with a “C” or better in all attempted coursework. Failure to achieve a minimum of a C in all courses will result in removal from the program. Admission of Registered Nurse Students Application for admission to the upper division for reg- istered nurse students is selective. Each year’s class is se- lected from students who meet the minimum requirements: a) Minimum grade of C on all required prerequisite courses. b) Completion of all lower division course requirements as listed on the Bachelor of Science Nursing Curriculum RN Track Student Worksheet. c) Graduation from an associate degree or diploma pro- gram in nursing.

Mary Black School of Nursing 153 d) Hold an unencumbered license. Clinical experiences in states other than South Carolina require an active license in that state.

Enrollment and Progression Policies

Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (SCCEN) Core Performance Standards The Mary Black School of Nursing requires all applicants and continuing students to meet core performance standards as defined by the Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (SCCEN). These core performance standards are defined as follows: Standard 1: Critical Thinking and Related Mental Abili- ties: Must have critical thinking ability sufficient for clini- cal judgment. Examples of necessary functional abilities associated with this standard include (not an all inclusive list): ability to interpret, investigate, communicate, and comprehend complex situations; identify cause and effect relative to clinical situations; ability to make decisions and assess situations under varying degrees of stress; ability to read and comprehend detailed charts, reports, journal ar- ticles, books, etc; and capable of performing all arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and simple algebraic equations). Standard 2: Communication and Interpersonal Abilities: Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English with sufficient skill to communicate effectively verbally and non—verbally; must have interpersonal abilities suffi- cient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual back- grounds. Examples of necessary functional abilities associ- ated with this standard include (not all inclusive): ability to establish rapport with clients and their families, peers, agency personnel and faculty, explain treatment procedures; initiate health teaching, and document and interpret nursing actions and client responses. Standard 3: Physical activities. Must have physical abil- ities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces with gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care. Examples of necessary functional abilities associated with this standard include (not all inclusive): move around a client’s room, work spaces, treatment areas and administer CPR; calibrate and use equipment; position and transfer clients; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds independently; pushing up to 200 pounds independently; reaching 18 inches above head with- out the use of mechanical devises to elevate themselves; capable of sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; experience no limitation when bending, stooping, sitting, standing, walking (i.e. uses no mechanical devices to assist themselves which would impede the safety of a client); ability to move to and respond to an emergency situ- ation in a timely manner and able to document in a clear, legible manner. Standard 4: Hearing: Must have auditory ability suf- ficient to monitor and assess health needs. Examples of necessary functional abilities associated with this standard include (not all inclusive) ability to hear auscultory sounds, monitor alarms and emergency signals; ability to hear soft whispers of clients and families and able to tolerate loud noise for extended periods of time. Assistive devices must correct hearing to this degree and be worn at all times dur- ing clinical experiences. Standard 5: Visual: Must have the visual ability sufficient for observation, assessment and intervention necessary for nursing care. Examples of necessary functional abilities in- clude (not all inclusive): observe client responses; accurate- ly read equipment, gauges and monitors; vision correctable to 20/40, normal depth perception and ability to distinguish colors; ability to tolerate offensive visual situations. Standard 6: Smell: Must have smelling ability to monitor and assess health needs. Examples of necessary functional abilities include (not all inclusive); ability to differentiate between various types of smells and odors and ability to tolerate offensive odors. Please note that students will be accommodated in accord with the American with Disabilities Act. Criminal Background Checks Clinical agencies are requiring all students to have a crim- inal background check (CBC). This CBC must be submit- ted with the application for the upper division of the nursing program. The CBC must be conducted within thirty days of the due date for applications. The federal and state CBC policy for USC Upstate Mary Black School of Nursing has been developed based on DHEC Procedures for Conducting State and Federal Criminal Background Checks for Direct Caregivers. If a student has been found guilty or has plead no contest to substance abuse, child or adult abuse, sexual as- sault, assault with a deadly weapon, neglect or mistreatment of residents/patients/clients or misappropriation of resident/ patient/clients property, the facility cannot permit that stu- dent to work as a direct caregiver. The criminal background checks are done for a seven year retrospective screen. The student assumes the cost of these requirements. Drug Screens Clinical agencies require students to submit to a drug screen prior to caring for patients. For obvious health and safety concerns, nurses must conduct health care and educa- tional activities fully in control of their manual dexterity and skills, mental faculties, and judgment. The presence or use of drugs or alcohol, lawful or otherwise, which interferes or impairs the judgment or motor coordination of nursing students in a health care setting poses an unacceptable risk for patients, colleagues, the University, and affiliating clini- cal agencies. Preventing and/or detecting substance abuse, as defined below, is particularly critical in the Mary Black School of Nursing’s Upper Division of the BSN program, where students spend a considerable amount of time learn- ing patient care in a variety of clinical settings. The Mary Black School of Nursing recognizes its responsibility to en- deavor to provide a safe, efficient academic environment for students and to cooperate with clinical agencies in pro- viding for the safe and effective care of their patients during nursing students’ clinical experiences in their facilities. Therefore, the following policy has been adopted to: a. Proscribe substance abuse and/or activities or behav- iors a) that are prohibited by the University’s Drug-Free Policy, or b) which may subject the involved student, other individuals, and the University to legal penalties or conse- quences, or c) which may cause a deterioration of the atmo- sphere and circumstances under which the care of patients and the nursing educational programs are conducted; b. Identify students in the upper division of the BSN pro- gram who may have a drug or alcohol-related impairment or conviction that may impact their ability to learn safe nurs- ing care practices or that may create unacceptable risks for the University or clinical agencies in which students have clinical experiences;

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Progression Policies

1. Any student who fails to take nursing courses in se- quence will be removed from the program.
2. Students must achieve a grade of C or higher in every nursing course to progress in the program. Students who fail to achieve a minimum grade of C in any nursing course (classroom course or clinical/lab course) will be dismissed from the program. Students may apply for readmission to the program and if readmitted, will be required to repeat that course prior to enrolling in any subsequent course. Re- admitted students who subsequently receive a second grade of below “C” in any nursing course will be permanently dismissed from the program.
3. Students who receive a grade less than "C" in any two nursing courses will be permanently dismissed from the program.
4. Students must complete the program of required nurs- ing course within four years of initial entry into the pro- gram. Students who exceed the four year time limit may be dismissed from the program. Readmission Policies : A student who has been removed from the program for receiving a grade of less than “C” in one nursing course may reapply for admission to the School of Nursing. The student must submit another admission ap- plication to the School of Nursing and attach a letter of peti- tion for readmission. Graduation Requirements : Students must meet all re- quirements for graduation as stated in this academic catalog. Students graduating with a degree in nursing must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all required nursing courses. Transfer of Credit : Students wishing to transfer to the baccalaureate program from other institutions will have their transcripts evaluated to determine the comparability with courses at USC Upstate and applicable to the nursing program of study. Auditing of Nursing Courses : USC Upstate guidelines are followed related to auditing of courses. SNUR 301: Nu- trition and SNUR 302: Pharmacology, may be audited. Af- ter admission to the nursing program, the following courses may be audited: SBSN 305: Health Promotion Across the Lifespan, SBSN 306: Introduction to Professional Nursing, SBSN 420: Current Topics, and SBSN 497: Nursing Issues. Students may not audit a nursing course with a corequisite practicum. No nursing practica may be audited. Credit by Examination : Some general education and supporting courses may be exempted by having successfully passed Advanced Placement (AP) tests in high school, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, Defense Nontradi- tional Education Support (DANTES) tests or challenge exami- nations prepared at USC Upstate (see Credit by Examination section of this catalog). More specific information may be ob- tained form the Counseling and Career Development Center. RN to BSN students must complete all credit by examination prior to the completion of SBSN 350: Concepts of Profes- sional Nursing. Licensed practical nurses may obtain credit for SNUR 301 and SNUR 302, SBSN 310, SBSN 310P, SBSN 305, SBSN 306, SBSN 320P and SBSN 325P by successfully completing the required validation examination. College Level Examination Program (CLEP or the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Sup- port (DANTES) : Following general university policy, a combination of CLEP and/or DANTES examinations may be taken to obtain up to 30 hours of credit. Junior and se- nior level nursing courses cannot by validated by CLEP of DANTES. CLEP or DANTES examinations are not accept- able for physiology, anatomy, chemistry or microbiology.

Professional and Pre-professional Organizations

Student Nurses Association (SNA) The Student Nurses’Association of the Mary Black School of Nursing welcomes pre-nursing and nursing students who are enrolled in the baccalaureate nursing program and the RN to BSN program Through their participation in vari- ous activities, students develop awareness of professional accountability and ethical standards mandated by the nurs- ing profession. Planned, organized monthly meetings that focus on the provision of quality health care and advances in nursing education contribute to the student’s knowledge base. By participation in SNA the students develop a lead- ership potential that will enable them to be future leaders in the nursing profession. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Mu Rho Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing provides leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research to enhance the health of all people. They sup- port the learning and professional development of members, who strive to improve nursing care worldwide. The Mu Rho chapter of Sigma Theta Tau was chartered in March 1992. Membership is open to those students in the top 35 percent of the senior class who have attained a mini- mum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The specific purposes of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International membership are to:

• Recognize superior achievement;
• Recognize the development of leadership qualities;
• Foster high professional standards;
• Encourage creative work; and
• Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) To be in compliance with clinical agency contractual agreements, all students in must be certified in CPR (Adult and Child/Infant). This certification must be active for the entire time you are enrolled in nursing courses at USC Up- state. Please check requirements, some CPR certifications require annual recertification and some programs require recertification every two years. A CPR course is offered at USC Upstate Health Services for a nominal fee. Liability Insurance Each student is covered for malpractice liability under the auspices of the University of South Carolina Upstate. It is strongly suggested that registered nurses continue to maintain their own liability policy. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Students must be current with the standard OSHA re- quirements of infection control, fire safety, management of hazardous materials, and back safety. Annual testing of this information is required for enrollment progression. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Each student must successfully complete the HIPAA pro- gram and test in order to assure compliance with HIPAA regulations. Some clinical agencies may require students to complete agency specific HIPAA programs and tests also.

156 Mary Black School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing Curriculum Four-Year Track Student Worksheet ______ General Education Requirements^1 I. Communication 9 ______ SEGL 101 and SEGL 102 ______ SSPH 201 II. Mathematics 6 ______ One math course: SMTH 120, 121^2 , 126 ______ One additional math, logic, or statistics course: SMTH 102; SPSY 225^2 ; SSOC 201 III. Information Technology 3 ______ SCSC 138 or SIMS 101 IV. Natural Science 8 ______ SBIO 242/242L ______ SCHM 109/109L V. Arts and Humanities 6 *No more than 3 credit hours from a specific discipline will be accepted for the general education requirement under Arts and Humanities. ______ One fine arts course: SAAS 204; SATH 101, 105, 106; SMUS 110, 140; STHE 161, 170 ______ One additional course from the following: SAAS 204; SAMS 101, 102; SATH 101, 105, 106; SEGL 250, 252, 275, 279, 280, 283, 289, 290, 291; SFLM 240, 341, 342, 475, 481; SMUS 110, 140; SPHL 102, 211; SREL 103; STHE 161, 170 VI. Foreign Language/Culture^3 3 Foreign language minimum 102 level ______SFRN 102; SGRM 102; SSPN 102 or placement in a 201 or higher level language course.** (**Students placing into the 201 or higher level of a lan- guage have satisfied this requirement and will not have additional hours in electives.) VII. History 3 ______SHST 101, 102, 105 or 106 VIII. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 The following 2 courses representing 2 disciplines: ______ SPSY 101 ______ SSOC 101 ______ Major Requirements^1 ______ SBSN 305: Health Promotion 3 ______ SBSN 306: Intro to Professional 3 Nursing ______ SBSN 310: Health Assessment 2 ______ SBSN 310P: Health Assessment 1 Practicum ______ SBSN 320P: Foundations of Nursing 3 Practicum ______ SBSN 325P: Integrated Nursing 3 Practicum ______ SBSN 330: Health Alterations I 3 ______ SBSN 330P: Health Alterations I 2 Practicum ______ SBSN 340: Nursing of Childbearing 3 Families ______ SBSN 340P: Nursing of Childbearing 2 Families Practicum ______ SBSN 360: Child Health Nursing 3 ______ SBSN 360P: Child Health Nursing 2 Practicum ______ SBSN 370: Nursing Research 3 ______ SBSN 410: Health Alterations II 3 ______ SBSN 410P: Health Alterations II 3 Practicum ______ SBSN 420: Current Topics in Nursing 3 ______ SBSN 430: Leadership in Nursing Pr 3 ______ SBSN 441: Psychiatric Mental 3 Health Nursing ______ SBSN 441P: Psychiatric Mental 3 Health Nursing Practicum ______ SBSN 450: Health Alterations III 3 ______ SBSN 450P: Health Alterations II 2 Practicum ______ SBSN 461: Community & Public 3 Health Nursing ______ SBSN 461P: Community & Public 3 Health Nursing Practicum ______ SBSN 497: Issues in Professional 2 Nursing (Senior Seminar) ______ SBSN 499P: Senior Practicum in 3 Professional Nursing ______ Supporting Courses^1 ______ SBIO 232/232L 4 ______ SBIO 330/330L 4 ______ SPSY 302 3 ______ Electives1, 3^ 6

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______ Total Hours Required 1283 (^3) If the 101 course is required, it may be counted as an elec- tive. If the student places at the 201 level, the foreign language/ culture competency has been fulfilled and the student will not be required to take an additional foreign language course or elective and can complete the BSN program with 125 credit hours. (^1) All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better (^2) SMTH 121 or higher is the required prerequisite for SPSY 225

158 Mary Black School of Nursing Admission Requirements See Admission Requirements in this section. Advanced Placement Registered nurse track students may receive up to 35 semester credit hours in nursing based upon successful comple- tion of an associate degree nursing program or a diploma nursing program, licensure as a registered nurse, and successful completion at USC Upstate of SBSN 350. Continuation Standards See Continuation Standards in this section. Academic Residency RN-BSN track students are required to meet the USC Upstate academic residency requirement. The last 25% ( semester hours) of the curriculum must be courses offered through USC Upstate. RN-BSN Track One-Year Option Course Sequence Outline (Part-time study is also possible; students should seek guidance regarding required sequencing.) Prerequisite Credit: General Education Support Course, Electives .................................................................................................................................. 61 Advanced Placement Credit for Nursing Courses ............................................................................................................................. 35 Fall Semester SBSN 350............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 SBSN 350S .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 SBSN 310............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 SBSN 310P .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 SBSN 430............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Semester total .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Spring Semester SBSN 370............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 SBSN 420 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 SBSN 435P .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 SBSN 498............................................................................................................................................................................................. Semester total ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Summer SBSN 461 ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 SBSN 461P .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 SBSN 497....................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... Semester total ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Total Hours Required........................................................................................................................................ Curriculum Option for Registered Nurses The registered nurse track (RN/BSN) is designed for graduates of associate degree and diploma programs in nurs- ing. It is comprised of courses in nursing, sciences and liberal arts. Registered nurses, who have completed successfully the elective, general education, and supporting courses, and who have met the admission requirements, may complete the program in one calendar year of study as outlined in the course sequence. Students must begin the program of study in the fall semester to complete the one-year option. Courses are offered via SC ETV, at the University Center Greenville, and via the Internet. Didactic classes on ETV and at UCG will be held one day per week, while internet courses are offered in the asynchronous mode. All registered nurse track students will complete clinical practica at times convenient to them and their preceptors. Students desiring part-time study or completion of the program of study on the USC Upstate campus will require a longer period of time to complete the program. All policies related to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing four-year track program apply to the registered nurse track unless specifically identified as four-year track policies.

Mary Black School of Nursing 159 Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing Curriculum RN-BSN Track Student Worksheet ______ General Education Requirements^1 I. Communication 9 ______ SEGL 101 and SEGL 102 ______ SSPH 201 II. Mathematics 6 ______ One math course: SMTH 120, 121^2 , 126 ______ One additional math, logic, or statistics course: SMTH 102; SPSY 225^2 ; SSOC 201 III. Information Technology 3 ______ SCSC 138 or SIMS 101 IV. Natural Science 8 ______ SBIO 242/242L ______ SCHM 109/109L V. Arts and Humanities 6 *No more than 3 credit hours from a specific discipline will be accepted for the general education requirement under Arts and Humanities. ______ One fine arts course: SAAS 204; SATH 101, 105, 106; SMUS 110, 140; STHE 161, 170 ______ One additional course from the following: SAAS 204; SAMS 101, 102; SATH 101, 105, 106; SEGL 250, 252, 275, 279, 280, 283, 289, 290, 291; SFLM 240, 341, 342, 475, 481; SMUS 110, 140; SPHL 102, 211; SREL 103; STHE 161, 170 VI. Foreign Language/Culture^3 3 Foreign language minimum 102 level ______SFRN 102; SGRM 102; SSPN 102 or placement in a 201 or higher level language course. VII. History 3 ______SHST 101, 102, 105, or 106 VIII. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 ______ SPSY 101 ______ SSOC 101 ______ Major Requirements^1 ______ SBSN 350: Professional Nursing 3 Role Transition ______ SBSN 350S: Professional Nursing 3 Role Transition Seminar ______ SBSN 310: Health Assessment 2 ______ SBSN 310P: Health Assessment 1 Practicum ______ SBSN 370: Nursing Research 3 ______ SBSN 420:Current Topics in Nursing 3 ______ SBSN 430: Leadership in Nursing Pr 3 ______ SBSN 435P: Professional 3 Nursing Role Transition ______ SBSN 461: Community & Public 3 Health Nursing ______ SBSN 461P: Community & Public 3 Health Nursing Practicum ______ SBSN 497: Issues in Professional 2 Nursing Practice (Senior Seminar) ______ SBSN 498: Professional 3 Nursing Role Transition Project ______ Supporting Courses^1 ______ SBIO 232/232L 4 ______ SBIO 330/330L 4 ______ SPSY 302 3 Advanced Placement ______Advanced Placement credit for 35 RN-BSN track students who meet the advanced placement requirement ______Electives^1

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______ Total Hours Required 128 (^3) If the foreign language 101 course is required, it may be counted as an elective. If the student places at the 201 level, the foreign language/culture competency has been fulfilled and the student will not be required to take an additional foreign language course or elective and can complete the BSN program with 125 credit hours. (^1) All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better (^2) SMTH 121 or higher is the required prerequisite for SPSY 225