Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is offered by the Department of Nursing.

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 124 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 overall and in the major. The minimum passing grade in all required nursing major courses is 73% (C); this includes all courses listed under College of Public Health requirements, Department of Nursing requirements and Nursing Major requirements.

Campus Location: Main and Health Sciences Campus

Program Code: HP-NUR4-BSNU

Admissions

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive. A minimum high school GPA of 3.25 is required for first-year applicants. Students seeking to transfer from a different institution must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 for college-level work.

Facilities and Clinical Sites

The Nursing Resource Center at Temple's Health Sciences Center campus is a simulation-based learning environment that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to aid in student skill development, critical reasoning and teamwork. Students participate in real-life situations in a safe and controlled simulated setting with guidance from our faculty. BSN students complete a total of 973 hours of clinical experience in lab, community- and hospital-based settings.

Clinical sites may include but are not limited to Temple Hospital Main, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Jeanes Hospital, Episcopal Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Holy Redeemer Medical Center, and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Accreditation

The program is approved by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing program at Temple University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001

202-887-6791

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Contact Information

Amita Avadhani, PhD, DNP, NEA-BC, CNE, DCC, ACNP-BC, AGNP-C, CCRN, FAANP, FCCM
Chair and Professor
Jones Hall, Room 502
215-707-4622
amita.avadhani@temple.edu

Laura Rauth, MSN, RN, CNS
Undergraduate Program Director
215-707-1707
laura.rauth@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The writing-intensive courses required for this major are NURS 3296 and NURS 3496.

College Requirement

All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.

Clearance Requirements

Students attending Temple University College of Public Health are required to submit to Temple University Student Health Services proof of immunizations and proof of immunity for MMR, Varicella and hepatitis B, proof of being fully vaccinated to COVID-19, TB screening, and a physical exam prior to matriculation. Annually, an influenza vaccine is required. Some affiliates may also require annual TB screening and urine drug screenings. Students who are in fully on-line programs with no in-person class or practicum experience can request a waiver for the above health requirements. Visit Student Health Services for more information on Prematriculation Requirements.

All students who attend programs that have a clinical / practicum / field education experience will be required to purchase access to the EXXAT - APPROVE compliance module. This module to order, store and maintain compliance documents is required for participation in a learning experience at an affiliate site.

Students who attend CPH programs that have a clinical / practicum / field education experience which are completed at affiliate sites both on and off the Temple University campus are required to comply with minimum standard compliance metrics which include the above health requirements in addition to a national criminal background check, Act 33/34 clearances in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and FBI fingerprinting through DHS or DoE. FBI fingerprinting is a national check, which can be performed through any of the 50 states.

The results of these requirements may limit and potentially eliminate placement options for the student, thus resulting in their inability to meet graduation requirements. Additionally, conviction of a misdemeanor, felony, or felonious or illegal act may prevent the individual from becoming credentialed and/or licensed to practice depending on the field of study.

In addition to the above students who attend the BSN program are required to show proof of health insurance annually, and proof of current American Heart Association CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals.

Student Transportation

Transportation to and from clinical sites is the responsibility of the student. Shuttle service is available from Temple University-Main Campus to the Health Sciences Center Campus Monday through Friday. To review the current schedule, go to https://campusoperations.temple.edu/shuttle-services/between-main-campus-hsc-ambler. Students need to consider transportation costs in their educational planning when attending the nursing program.

Department of Nursing Requirements

BIOL 1012General Biology II4
BIOL 2001Clinical Microbiology4
CHEM 1021
CHEM 1023
Introduction to Chemistry I
and Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I
4
EPBI 2219Biostatistics and Public Health3
HRPR 1001Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play3
KINS 1223Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
KINS 1224Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
PSY 1001Introduction to Psychology3
PSY 2301Foundations of Developmental Psychology3
SBS 2106Perspectives on Lifecycle Nutrition2
Total Credit Hours34

Nursing Major Requirements

NURS 1003Introduction to the Nursing Profession1
NURS 2089Foundations of Nursing3
NURS 2144Health Assessment3
NURS 2262Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice I2
NURS 2263Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice II2
NURS 2689Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Care of the Adult7
NURS 3296Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally (WI)3
NURS 3587Pediatric Health Nursing4
NURS 3496Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (WI)3
NURS 3589Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Complex Care of the Adult7
NURS 3687Mental Health Nursing2
NURS 3787Population Health3
NURS 3889Maternal Infant Nursing4
NURS 4189Nursing Leadership and Management4
NURS 4886General Nursing Practice Internship9
NURS 4401Senior Seminar I: Transition to Practice2
NURS 4402Senior Seminar II: Synthesis of Nursing2
Total Credit Hours61

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
CHEM 1021 Introduction to Chemistry I 3
CHEM 1023 Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I 1
ENG 0802
Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]
or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW]
or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]
4
HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play 3
KINS 1223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 4
 Credit Hours15
Spring
IH 0851
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
3
BIOL 1012 General Biology II 4
KINS 1224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 4
PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology 3
NURS 1003 Introduction to the Nursing Profession 1
 Credit Hours15
Year 2
Fall
IH 0852
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
3
BIOL 2001 Clinical Microbiology 4
NURS 2089 Foundations of Nursing 3
NURS 2144 Health Assessment 3
NURS 2262 Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice I 2
 Credit Hours15
Spring
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] 4
PSY 2301 Foundations of Developmental Psychology 3
SBS 2106 Perspectives on Lifecycle Nutrition 2
NURS 2263 Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice II 2
NURS 2689 Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Care of the Adult 7
 Credit Hours18
Year 3
Fall
GenEd Breadth Course 3
EPBI 2219 Biostatistics and Public Health 3
NURS 3589 Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Complex Care of the Adult 7
NURS 3687 Mental Health Nursing 2
NURS 3787 Population Health 3
 Credit Hours18
Spring
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
NURS 3296 Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally [WI] 2 3
NURS 3889 Maternal Infant Nursing 4
NURS 3587 Pediatric Health Nursing 4
 Credit Hours17
Year 4
Fall
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
NURS 4189 Nursing Leadership and Management 4
NURS 4401 Senior Seminar I: Transition to Practice 2
 Credit Hours12
Spring
NURS 4886 General Nursing Practice Internship 9
NURS 4402 Senior Seminar II: Synthesis of Nursing 2
NURS 3496 Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice [WI] 3
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours124
1

The GS requirements will be satisfied upon the successful completion of KINS 1223 and KINS 1224.

2

Indicates writing-intensive capstone for the major.