Bachelor of Science
in Nursing - Prelicensure

Dr. Susan F. Pierce, Interim Dean

Dr. Bettie J. Glenn, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Dr. Janie Canty-Mitchell, Associate Dean for Research and Community Partnerships

Dr. RuthAnne Kuiper, Interim Department Chair

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York City, NY  10006, (800) 669-1656, Ext. 153.

Ms. Allred, Ms. Aselage, Dr. Canty-Mitchell, Dr. Ennen, Ms. Ezzell, Dr. Fox, Dr. Glenn, Ms. Goff, Dr. Heinrich, Dr. Jarosinski, Dr. Kemppainen, Dr. Kim-Godwin, Dr. Kuiper, Dr. Livsey, Ms. Mechling, Ms. N. Murdock, Dr. S. Pierce, Dr Pollard, Dr. Reid, Dr. Roberts, Ms. Savinon, Ms. Smith, Dr. Smith-Taylor, Ms. Turrise, Dr. Walters.

The School of Nursing offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.

The purpose of this baccalaureate program is to prepare a generalist who possesses the knowledge, skills, and attitudes with which to practice family-centered professional nursing in a variety of current and emerging health care delivery systems. In addition, the program is designed to provide a foundation for graduate nursing education. Through interactions with clients--individual persons, families and communities--and other health care professionals, nursing graduates will contribute toward meeting the wide-ranging needs of the region, state, and the larger community.

The School of Nursing baccalaureate program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway-33rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006 and the Commission of Collegiate Education in Nursing (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120. In order to be eligible to begin practice as a registered nurse, each graduate must obtain a satisfactory score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Curriculum Objectives

The main objective of the curriculum incorporates the professional values of client-centered care (altruism, human dignity, and autonomy), life long learning (clinical reasoning and integrity), and quality improvement (research and social justice).  These professional values are vertical threads which are emphasized during the course offerings that address each of the horizontal core concepts.

Upon completion of curriculum, the new graduate will be able to:

1. Design client-centered care through an altruistic concern for the welfare of others while supporting autonomy and respecting human dignity.
2. Demonstrate integrity based on accountability and responsibility by engaging in clinical reasoning skills and life long learning.
3. Plan quality improvement measures that support legal/ethical standards through the use of evidence- based practice.
4. Improve health of clients through support and promotion of care within the appropriate cultural context.
5. Promote public and global health integrating the knowledge of epidemiology, considering healthcare systems, healthcare policies and respect for the environment.
6. Maximize health maintenance of clients through interdisciplinary management of risk reduction, disease prevention and the management of illness.
7. Demonstrate competence in nursing roles through the use of the nursing process, communication, documentation, technical skill and information and healthcare technology.

Requirements for Admission to the School of Nursing Bachelor of Science Degree:

1. Admission to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
   
2. Completion of Requirements for Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Professional Nursing Prelicensure Option Program in the School of Nursing.
   
3. Recommendation of the Student Affairs Committee of the School of Nursing.
   
4. Approval of the nursing faculty and dean.

Link to Admission Application

HESI Admissions Examination Information for Spring 2009

Time Limits: Nursing courses must be completed within a consecutive six-calendar-year period of time.

Ten-Year Rule: Science courses which are more than ten years old will be evaluated by the School of Nursing for currency.

The School of Nursing curriculum is subject to review and change based on the evolving health care delivery system.

Computer Competency Requirement: To satisfy the computer competency requirement for the B. S. in nursing a student must successfully complete NSG 415.

Oral Communication Competency Requirement: Within the nursing curriculum, several required clinical courses are deemed as oral intensive in the nursing major. These courses meet the UNCW requirement for oral communication competency. NSG 333 is the required course for the prelicensure student in the baccalaureate program. NSG 389 and 489 are required courses for registered nurses in the baccalaureate program.

Special Health Requirement for School of Nursing -- Hepatitis B immunization (or signed declination), annual physical exam, and annual TB skin test or chest x-ray prior to clinical enrollment. A drug screen is also required for clinical placement and matriculation as relevant.

Other special requirements: Current CPR (Adult and Child), Annual Liability Insurance, Health Insurance, Criminal Background Check, and other requirements stipulated by clinical agencies.

Requirements for the B.S.Degree with a Major in Nursing, Prelicensure Option: 96 hours

Link to Program of Study for Current Students Enrolled in BS in Nursing Prelicensure Option

Link to Program of Study for Students Seeking Admission Fall 2008 or Spring 2009

Collateral courses: BIO 201,240,241,246; CHM 101; PSY 105, 223; MAT 111 or 151; either PAR 101, 110, 115, 205, 211 or 215; either SOC 105, ECN 125 or 221; STT 210 or 215. (Note: Completion of these courses will satisfy university basic studies requirements in the social and behavioral sciences and the natural and mathematical sciences.)

Core courses: NSG 250, 251, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 332, 333, 334, 401, 402, 403, 404, 415.

A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required in each nursing course. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better is required for graduation.

Because many of the required courses are sequential, have prerequisites, and may be offered only once a year, it is vital for students to complete them successfully in the proper sequence. Sample schedules are available in the Center for Academic Advising and in the School of Nursing. Because of the heavy concentration of laboratory and practicum courses in the junior and senior years, students are urged to fulfill university basic studies requirements during the freshman and sophomore years and to take an average of 16 hours per semester. In addition to university basic studies requirements and nursing requirements, students must take elective courses to satisfy the university requirement of a minimum of 124 hours. One summer session (session I between the second and third year) will be required in order to complete the requirements in four years.

For additional questions or more information contact:
Dr. Paula Kennedy-Dudley
Director of Student Services
Telephone: 910-962-7211
email: kennedydudleyp@uncw.edu

or

Ms. Patti Schulz
Student Services Counselor
Telephone: 910-962-4187
email: schulzp@uncw.edu