Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Mary Terhaar, Ph.D., R.N., ANEF, FAAN
Chair & Professor
3307 N. Broad Street, Jones Hall
215-707-5436
mary.terhaar@temple.edu
Amy Bieda, Ph.D., APRN, PCPNP-BC, NNP-BC
Undergraduate Program Director & Associate Professor
3307 N. Broad Street, Jones Hall, Office 506
215-707-4617
amy.bieda@temple.edu
https://cph.temple.edu/departments-research/departments/department-nursing
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.
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 122 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 Department of Nursing Requirements and Nursing Major requirements.
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 798 hours of clinical experience in community- and hospital-based settings.
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 4198.
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.
Community and Hospital Clinical Requirements
Starting sophomore year, the nursing program requires students to complete clinical/field education experiences at facilities both on and off the University campus. As part of the clinical experience all students must complete and submit the following clearances annually: Pennsylvania state criminal background check, Pennsylvania state child abuse clearance, FBI fingerprinting clearance and drug screening. The results of these requirements may impact the student's ability to continue on with the clinical component of the program, thus resulting in inability to satisfy graduation requirements. Additionally, conviction of a misdemeanor, felony, or illegal act may prevent the individual from becoming credentialed and/or licensed to practice nursing. Please see www.ncsbn.org/contact-bon.htm for more information about licensure.
Students also need a physical examination, proof of required immunizations, annual influenza vaccination, Quantiferon testing (a blood test that detects the bacteria that causes tuberculosis), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, and personal health insurance. Students must complete the required health and immunization requirements to attend clinical. If these requirements are not completed, students may not progress in the nursing program. Additionally, all nursing students are required to be covered under the Temple University Accident Plan. If the student sustains an injury as a result of a required clinical activity, the student's expenses related to that injury are covered by this policy (see the policy in detail since there may be some limitations). To examine the details of this policy and the procedure, go to www.temple.edu/hr/students/accident.htm.
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 Science Campus Monday through Friday. To review the current schedule, go to https://campusoperations.temple.edu/parking-transportation/shuttle-services/between-main-campus-hsc-and-ambler. Students need to consider transportation costs in their educational planning when attending the nursing program.
Department of Nursing Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||
| CHEM 1021 & CHEM 1023 | Introduction to Chemistry I and Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| Statistics | ||
| EPBI 2219 | Biostatistics and Public Health | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BIOL 1012 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2001 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| Kinesiology | ||
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
Nursing Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 1001 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 1089 | Nursing and Healthy Lifestyles Management | 3 |
| NURS 2144 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 2189 | Nursing Community Home I | 1 |
| NURS 2261 | Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 2289 | Community Home II | 1 |
| SBS 1104 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| NURS 2589 | Generalist Nursing Practice I: Principles of Care and Clinical Decision Making | 5 |
| NURS 3089 | Generalist Nursing Practice II: Medical Surgical and Psychiatric Nursing | 6 |
| NURS 3189 | Generalist Nursing Practice III: Maternal Child Health Nursing | 6 |
| NURS 3296 | Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally (WI) | 3 |
| NURS 3289 | Nursing Community Home III | 1 |
| NURS 3305 | Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research: Analysis and Critical Appraisal | 3 |
| NURS 3389 | Perspectives on Health II: Acting Locally | 3 |
| NURS 3489 | Community Home IV | 1 |
| NURS 4198 | Health Policy and Economics (WI) | 3 |
| NURS 4489 | Senior Seminar: Evidence Based Practice Fieldwork Experience | 3 |
| NURS 4589 | Community Home V | 1 |
| NURS 4885 | Generalist Nursing Practice Internship | 3 |
| NURS 4889 | Generalist Nursing Practice IV: Tertiary Care Across the Lifespan | 6 |
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 1021 | Introduction to Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1023 | Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I1 | 4 |
| NURS 1001 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II1 | 4 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| NURS 1089 | Nursing and Healthy Lifestyles Management | 3 |
| BIOL 1012 | General Biology II | 4 |
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 2001 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| NURS 2261 | Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 2144 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 2189 | Nursing Community Home I | 1 |
| HRPR 1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| SBS 1104 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| NURS 2589 | Generalist Nursing Practice I: Principles of Care and Clinical Decision Making | 5 |
| NURS 2289 | Community Home II | 1 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPBI 2219 | Biostatistics and Public Health | 3 |
| NURS 3089 | Generalist Nursing Practice II: Medical Surgical and Psychiatric Nursing | 6 |
| NURS 3289 | Nursing Community Home III | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 3189 | Generalist Nursing Practice III: Maternal Child Health Nursing | 6 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| NURS 3296 | Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally [WI] | 3 |
| NURS 3489 | Community Home IV | 1 |
| NURS 3305 | Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research: Analysis and Critical Appraisal | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| NURS 4198 | Health Policy and Economics [WI]2 | 3 |
| NURS 4889 | Generalist Nursing Practice IV: Tertiary Care Across the Lifespan | 6 |
| NURS 4589 | Community Home V | 1 |
| Term Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| NURS 3389 | Perspectives on Health II: Acting Locally | 3 |
| NURS 4885 | Generalist Nursing Practice Internship | 3 |
| NURS 4489 | Senior Seminar: Evidence Based Practice Fieldwork Experience | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 122 | |
| 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. |