Nursing Basic Licensure Track - Clayton State University

Nursing Basic Licensure Track from Clayton State University is a Campus Bachelor Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Students holding baccalaureate or higher degrees in areas other than nursing may apply and be admitted to the basic licensure track . Applicants with a baccalaureate degree who are applying to the nursing program must complete all application materials and provide all supporting documents required under the regular competitive admission process. Although holding the baccalaureate or higher degree exempts students from certain requirements, it does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Students holding a baccalaureate degree are exempt from Areas A-E of the core curriculum and the Regents' testing requirement, (although Area E of the core curriculum is deemed to be satisfied, students under this option are still required to meet the legislative requirements established by the University System of Georgia.) To be eligible for admission to the upper division nursing program, students in the baccalaureate program must have completed area F coursework and Pathophysiology. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - BASIC LICENSURE TRACK Core Curriculum (Areas A - E).............................................................. 42 hours Lower Division Core Requirements (Core Curriculum Area F) ......... 18 hours Required Transition Course ................................................................... 3 hours Upper Division Major Requirements.................................................... 54 hours Major-Specific Electives ......................................................................... 6 hours Free Elective ............................................................................................ 3 hours Total Degree Requirements ................................................................ 126 hours Setting priorities is one of the most important aspects of academic success. School, family, work, recreation, and social activities must be arranged to allow for studying. Time management will help you to maintain your priorities. Make a realistic, attainable schedule. Identify specific time for study and incorporate time for family and friends. Follow through with your plans. Avoid distractions! Alterations may be necessary. If so, reorganize your schedule and remember that cutting corners will catch up with you. Think positively and you will enjoy what you are doing. Accept each task as a challenge. The dynamic profession you have chosen is important to the community and respected by your peers. Included in this handbook is a copy of the School of Nursing mission statement, philosophy, program outcomes and framework for the curriculum. These documents are provided here to assist your understanding of the values and beliefs held by the Clayton State nursing faculty. The faculty use these documents in developing and revising the program of study for you. The role of a professional nurse is dynamic; it requires special knowledge, skill and preparation. This program will prepare you to meet the challenges you will face as a nurse. As a nursing student you are required to have knowledge in the biological, physical and social sciences. You will have the knowledge and skills to accept the responsibility and the challenge ahead. Upon satisfying the degree requirements, graduates who are not already Registered Nurses , are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) required for becoming a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). View more details on Clayton State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.