Nursing, BS - Accelerated 2nd Degree International Medical Graduate (IMG) Option
This Bachelor of Science degree, Nursing major option is designed for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have earned the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited non-U.S. medical school and are seeking a career change within health care. The total number of credits required for the degree is 121 (including 57 IMG transfer credits, 9 English credits, and 3 math credits, as required.) This program is an evening, weekend, and online program and is completed in 6 semesters. This program enrolls once per academic year in the spring semester.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing program, the graduate will be able to provide Culturally Competent Care with achievement of the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills to provide holistic, quality care and health promotion for individuals, families, and aggregate groups within the community. (SLO #1: Patient – Centered Care)
- Formulate recommendations based on practice standards for collaboration with inter-professional teams to address the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and aggregate groups in a variety of settings. (SLO #2: Teamwork and Communication)
- Integrate knowledge of nursing theories, science, and evidence-based research for clinical decision-making in nursing practice. (SLO #3: Evidence-Based Practice)
- Evaluate healthcare systems to recommend quality improvement measures that contribute to practice standards and protocols for improvement of health outcomes. (SLO #4: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety)
- Demonstrate information literacy in healthcare informatics to manage nursing care for effective, efficient healthcare delivery. (SLO #5: Informatics)
- Design effective health promotion interventions for populations from diverse backgrounds in congruence with the community’s healthcare needs, preferences, customs, values, and beliefs. (SLO #6: Culturally Competent Care)
For information on admission to the program: Nursing Admission Requirements
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major-Related Courses 1 | ||
| NS-106 | Dosage Calculation and Pharmacology | 3 |
| NS-119 | Introduction to Culturally Competent Care and Nursing Essentials | 7 |
| or NS-117 | Fundamentals of Nursing | |
| NS-209 | Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NS-216 | Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Bearing Family | 3 |
| NS-217 | Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Rearing Family | 3 |
| NS-228 | Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Mental Health Alterations | 3 |
| NS-250 | Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations I | 5 |
| NS-255 | Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations II | 5 |
| NS-261 | Trends in Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NS-300 | Nursing Theory Influences on Today's Practice | 3 |
| NS-310 | Culturally Competent Care of the Older Adult | 2 |
| NS-410 | Culturally Competent Care in Community Health and the Role of the Professional Nurse Practicum | 5 |
| NS-420 | Evidenced-Based Nursing Research | 3 |
| NS-450 | Culturally Competent Leadership in Professional Nursing Seminar and Practicum | 4 |
| Nursing Credits | 52 | |
| IMG Transfer Credits | 57 | |
| English & Math Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
- 1
The passing grade for all Nursing courses is 77.5%.
- 2
English and math requirements for IMG candidates:
- English I or equivalent
- English II or equivalent
- EN-325 Advanced Writing for the Social Sciences
- MA-135 Statistical Applications
Transcript evaluation may result in students being required to take up to 9 credits of English and 3 credits of math.
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NS-106 | Dosage Calculation and Pharmacology | 3 |
| NS-209 | Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NS-300 | Nursing Theory Influences on Today's Practice | 3 |
| NS-310 | Culturally Competent Care of the Older Adult | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NS-119 or NS-117 |
Introduction to Culturally Competent Care and Nursing Essentials or Fundamentals of Nursing |
7 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NS-228 | Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Mental Health Alterations | 3 |
| NS-250 | Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations I | 5 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| NS-216 | Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Bearing Family | 3 |
| NS-217 | Culturally Competent Care of the Child- Rearing Family | 3 |
| NS-261 | Trends in Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| NS-410 | Culturally Competent Care in Community Health and the Role of the Professional Nurse Practicum | 5 |
| NS-450 | Culturally Competent Leadership in Professional Nursing Seminar and Practicum | 4 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| NS-255 | Culturally Competent Care of the Adult With Health Alterations II | 5 |
| NS-420 | Evidenced-Based Nursing Research | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |