Nursing (B.S.N., Pre-Licensure)

93 hours

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will:

Exemplify Christian principles of compassion, service, integrity, and respect for the well-being of clients, peers, and self.
Synthesize critical thinking skills for professional nursing practice.
Communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with clients and other healthcare providers to promote positive client outcomes.
Provide appropriate and safe nursing care (clinically competent) to clients.
Demonstrate a leadership style consistent with academic preparation while adhering to the standards of the nursing profession.
Provide nursing care based on knowledge and appreciation of unique cultural variations.

Students must complete a minimum of 123 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 123 hours.

20 HOURS SCIENCE

3 HOURS MATHEMATICS

MATH-1173 Quantitative Reasoning

3 HOURS STATISTICS CHOSEN FROM

6 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY

60 HOURS NURSING

After admittance into the nursing program, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. For more information, refer to the Nursing Student Handbook.

University Core Curriculum

Category	Hours
Bible	15
English Comp I	3
English Comp II	3
Oral Communication	3
Math	3
Political Science	3
American History	3
Science (no lab required)	3
Humanities	3
Behavioral/Social Science	3