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

Course	Credits
BIOL 111 Anatomy and Physiology	4
ENGL 121 English Composition: The Writing Process	3
PSYC 108 Introduction to Psychology	3
HESC 107 Exploring Healthcare Careers	2
HESC 105 Medical Terminology or HESC 115 Nutrition and Health or HESC 165 Pathophysiology or PBHL 105 Introduction to Public Health	3
Total credits:	15

Semester 2

Course	Credits
BIOL 112 Anatomy and Physiology II	3
NURS 111 Professional Roles I	1
NURS 126 Pharmacology for Nurses	3
NURS 171 Nursing Concepts I	6
Total credits:	13

Semester 3

Course	Credits
PSYC 208 Life Span Development	3
NURS 165 Issues in Nursing	2
NURS 112 Professional Roles II	1
NURS 172 Nursing Concepts II	6
Total credits:	12

Semester 4

Course	Credits
BIOL 213 Microbiology	4
NURS 211 Professional Roles III	1
NURS 271 Nursing Concepts III	7
Total credits:	12

Semester 5

Course	Credits
ENGL 122 English Composition: Writing and Research *Note: Faculty recommends that ENGL 122 be taken in a summer session prior to NURS 165.*	3
NURS 213 Professional Roles IV	3
NURS 273 Nursing Concepts IV	6
Total credits:	12

Curriculum Sequence