Nursing - Academic Advising

What is Nursing?

The Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) offers both traditional and accelerated BSN programs for students who want to become a registered nurse. The curriculum includes courses in the humanities and the biological and social sciences as well as the theoretical and clinical practice background necessary for the practice of professional nursing.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is to prepare graduates for generalist nursing practice. Graduates will be prepared to practice with patients including individuals, families, groups, and populations across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments.

Nursing

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the program requirements to pursue this degree program.

Admission is COMPETITIVE. Completion of prerequisite requirements does not guarantee acceptance into this degree program.
Please view the Catalog for a complete list of prerequisite requirements.
"Nursing-Interest" is not an option for this program, as admittance to the degree program is not guaranteed.
Students interested in pursuing nursing will choose (or change their major to) one of the following pathways. Each major incorporates the required Nursing major prerequisites.
- Human Services, B.S. with Nursing Concentration
- Integrated Health Science, B.S. with Nursing Concentration
- Public Health, B.S. with Nursing Concentration
Upon the completion of the nursing admission criteria, students are encouraged to apply to the Nursing major. Students achieving admission will then enter the Nursing Major. Students not achieving acceptance can continue with their selected major (minus the Nursing Concentration), can apply again to the Nursing program, or pivot to a different degree offered by the University.

Recommended IMPACTS Courses

T: Students should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in the Natural Sciences. Students may choose from CHEM 1211/1211L , CHEM 1212/1212L , PHYS 1111/1111L *, PHYS 1112/1112L , PHYS 2211/2211L *, PHYS 2212/2212L, BIOL 1107/1107L , or BIOL 1108/1108L. *Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

Degree Progression Requirements

Criteria for progression once admitted to the Nursing major are as follows:

A student must receive at least a grade of “C” in all nursing prerequisite courses prior to beginning the Nursing program.
A student must receive at least a grade of “C” in all nursing courses to progress.
A student may repeat only one nursing course.
A student who receives less than a “C” in one nursing course will repeat that course, upon availability. In addition, if the student is in the accelerated program, they will automatically be moved to the traditional program.
A student who receives less than a “C” in any two or more nursing courses will result in being dismissed from the program.
Students who are dismissed are not eligible to reapply to the Nursing program; however, they may make a formal appeal of the dismissal decision as described below.

Sample Classes

NURS 3209: Theoretical Basis for Holistic Nursing & Health

This course is designed to introduce the student to the philosophical and theoretical basis for professional nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the six processes of nursing, self-care requisites, and holistic health. Learning experiences are provided in the Nursing Learning Resource Center and diverse healthcare settings.
NURS 3303: Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses

An introduction to fundamental nursing pharmacologic principles and their application. The nursing process approach will be utilized in providing the theoretical base for the knowledge and skills needed to safely administer medications to patients. An in-depth review of current and evidence-based practice will be discussed when applying responsible and accountable knowledge regarding medication administration.
NURS 3313: Adult Health Nursing

This course is designed to build the fundamental nursing knowledge framework and skill set necessary to safely care for adults in acute care settings using concepts of holistic nursing. Adult health nursing assists individuals and their families in promotion, maintenance, and restoration of optimal health. Learning experiences are provided in the Nursing Learning Resource Center and diverse healthcare settings.
NURS 3314: Mental Health Nursing

In this course, we will apply the nursing processes to commonly encountered mental health problems across the lifespan. Note: Students in the accelerated program will have different prerequisite and concurrent prerequisite requirements. Please consult with the Assistant Director of Nursing Student Success before registration.