Curriculum Sequence

Curriculum Sequence

The Brookdale Community Nursing Program is designed as a 5-semester program with the first term of courses being identified as “pre-clinical” and containing general education courses that are the pre-requisites for the first clinical nursing course. The total number of credits required for the program is 64. Many students complete most or all of the program’s general education requirements before the first clinical course. The first clinical course is offered both in fall and spring semesters.

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in 5 semesters. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and pre-requisites and presumes a fall term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on individual needs. See an academic advisor/counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1

• BIOL111 – Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• ENGL121 – English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
• PSYC106 – Introduction to Psychology II Credits: 3
• HESC 107 – Exploring Healthcare Careers Credits: 2
• HESC 105 – Medical Terminology Credits: 3 or HESC 115 – Nutrition and Health Credits: 3 or HESC 165 – Pathophysiology Credits: 3 or PBHL 105- Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3

Total credits: 15

Semester 2

• BIOL112 – Anatomy and Physiology II Credits:
• NURS 111 – Professional Roles I Credits: 1
• NURS 125 – Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 2
• NURS 171 – Nursing Concepts I Credits: 6

Total credits: 13

Semester 3

• PSYC208 – Life Span Development Credits: 3
• NURS 165 – Issues in Nursing Credits: 2
• NURS 112 – Professional Roles II Credits: 1
• NURS 172 – Nursing Concepts II Credits: 6

Total credits: 12

Semester 4

• BIOL213 – Microbiology Credits 4
• NURS 211 – Professional Roles III Credits: 1
• NURS 271 – Nursing Concepts III Credits: 7

Total credits: 12

Semester 5

• ENGL122 – English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
• NURS 213 – Professional Roles IV Credits: 3
• NURS 273 – Nursing Concepts IV Credits: 6
• Note: Faculty recommends that ENGL 122 be taken in a summer session prior to NURS 165.

Total credits: 12