BSN Plan of Study
BSN: Upper-division Plan of Study
Courses
The BSN curriculum at UNC Charlotte offers a comprehensive and rigorous program designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for a successful nursing career. Combining theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical experience, our program emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and professional development. Additionally, our curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
FALL
NURS 3102 Intro to Nursing Science (3 credit hours)
NURS 3105 Concepts of Professional Nursing (3 credit hours)
NURS 3107 Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
NURS 3108 Health Assessment (3 credit hours)
NURS 3425 Practicum in Concepts of Professional Nursing (2 credit hours)
(14 semester credit hours)
Spring
NURS 3205 Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
NURS 3230 Illness & Disease Management (3 credit hours)
NURS 3250 Nursing Care of Childbearing Family (2 credit hours)
NURS 3260 Nursing Care of Children (2 credit hours)
NURS 3430 Practicum Illness & Disease (3 credit hours)
NURS 3440 Practicum Nursing Care of Children & Childbearing Family (3 credit hours)
(16 semester credit hours)
FALL
NURS 4100 Nursing Care of the Aging Adult (3 credit hours)
NURS 4120 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3 credit hours)
NURS 4130 Complex Illness & Disease Management (3 credit hours)
NURS 4420 Practicum in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3 credit hours)
NURS 4430 Practicum in Complex Illness & Disease (3 credit hours)
(15 semester credit hours)
SPRING
NURS 4203 Leadership & Informatics for Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
NURS 4240 Population Focused Nursing (3 credit hours)
NURS 4440 Practicum Population Focused Nursing (2 credit hours)
NURS 4450 Design & Coordination of Care (3 credit hours)
NURS 4600 Seminar in Professional Licensure (3 credit hours)
NURS 4900 Research in Nursing Practice (2 credit hours)
(16 semester credit hours)
61 Total Nursing Course Credit Hours
*The BSN program is a 4-semester plan of study after all general education and prerequisites are met.
