Academic preparation for NURSING
At this time, the University of California, Santa
Cruz does not offer a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) nor a
MSN (Masters of Science in Nursing). If you are a UCSC 1st or 2nd
year student, you have the option of transferring to a college or
university which has a School of Nursing. Please check with
the Admissions Department of the schools of your choice.
If you are a college graduate or attending UC you
are eligible for the Direct Entry Nursing Masters Program.
These programs are specifically set up for students who do not have
a BSN. These are 3 year programs: 1 year
to catch up with the BSN Degree and 2 additional years for the MSN.
For current information please access the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing. This Web site provides the most current listing
of participating programs.
Similar to the MSN, there are also programs offering
the BSN for students without having any nursing background. These
are 1to 2 year programs and are similar to the Direct Entry Nursing
Master's Program, but without having to commit to the Masters Degree.
For further information please contact the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing:
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/
Be sure to click on Accelerated Programs for non
nurses.
For specific requirements, it is necessary to check
each school (catalog or web site). Requirements can and do vary
from school to school.
REMEMBER: YOU WILL BE APPLYING TO PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE MATRICULATION. PLAN
ACCORDINGLY
Below is a listing of suggested course work. Remember
prerequisites vary from school to school.
Human Physiology
Human Anatomy
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Microbiology
Human Development (Life Span)
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Nutrition
Public Speaking
Epidemiology
Psychology
Statistics
Cultural Anthropology
Sociology
Pharmacology
Pathophysiology
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