Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
I. Conceptual and Structural Program Framework
This curriculum is designed in strict compliance with the academic benchmarks set by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program integrates advanced technological competencies with modern clinical demands. By adopting an advanced Hybrid Instruction Model, the program balances structural digital flexibility with rigorous, immersive hands-on physical training.
II. Curriculum Structure Summary
|
Semester Duration |
Standard Program Length |
Total Number of Courses |
Total Credit Hours Required |
|
16 Weeks |
8 Semesters (4 Academic Years) |
44 Courses |
132 Credit Hours |
III. Lecture Hour Allocation & US Credit Hour System Definition
- Online Theoretical Lecture: One (1) theoretical credit hour equals a 60-minute weekly lecture delivered synchronously via the University’s Virtual Learning Management System over a 16-week period (16 total contact hours per unit).
- Physical Laboratory/Practical Session: One (1) practical/lab credit hour equals two (2) full hours of physical hands-on training inside specialized medical laboratories weekly over a 16-week period (32 total laboratory hours).
- Physical Clinical Rotation/Hospital Practicum: One (1) clinical credit hour equals three (3) full hours of direct, supervised patient-care clinical rotations inside affiliated hospitals weekly over a 16-week period (48 total on-site clinical hours).
IV. Curriculum Coding System
The prefix NURS is designated for all core professional nursing courses, BIOL for supportive biomedical and medical sciences, and CHEM for fundamental chemical science courses, followed by a three-digit academic progression tier code aligned with US standards:
- 100 – 199 Level: First-Year Courses (Foundational and General Education Prerequisites).
- 200 – 299 Level: Second-Year Courses (Biomedical Sciences and Core Nursing Fundamentals).
- 300 – 399 Level: Third-Year Courses (Advanced Clinical Specialties and Nursing Sectors).
- 400 – 499 Level: Fourth-Year Courses (Critical Care, Leadership, Intensive Residency, and Core Research).
V. Semester-by-Semester Curriculum Map
Year 1: Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 101 |
Introduction to the Nursing Profession & Health Systems |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
BIOL 110 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
|
CHEM 105 |
Biochemistry for Medical Professions |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
|
ENGL 101 |
English Language & Medical Terminology I |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
COMP 101 |
Computer Skills & Healthcare Informatics |
2 |
1 (Online) |
1 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
|
MATH 108 |
Principles of Medical Biostatistics |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
Year 1: Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
BIOL 120 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
|
BIOL 105 |
Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 120 |
Principles and Foundations of Clinical Nutrition |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
PSYC 101 |
General and Developmental Patient Psychology |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
ENGL 102 |
English Language & Medical Terminology II |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
NURS 150 |
First Aid and Disaster Response |
2 |
1 (Online) |
1 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
Year 2: Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 201 |
Fundamentals of Clinical Nursing |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
NURS 202 |
Essential Applied Nursing Skills |
4 |
2 (Online) |
2 (Physical Lab) |
Hybrid |
|
BIOL 215 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
SOCW 202 |
Medical Sociology and Professional Ethics |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
|
NURS 210 |
Clinical Health Assessment & Physical Examination |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 220 |
Health Education & Community Promotion |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online |
Year 2: Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 250 |
Adult Health & Medical-Surgical Nursing I |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 255 |
Pharmacology and Toxicology in Nursing |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 270 |
Maternal, Women's Health & Obstetric Nursing |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 280 |
Ethical and Legal Legislations in Nursing |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 260 |
Therapeutic Communication & Human Relations |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 290 |
Healthcare Information Technology & Electronic Health Records (EHR) |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
Year 3: Semester 5 (16 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 301 |
Adult Health & Medical-Surgical Nursing II |
4 |
2 (Online) |
2 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 320 |
Psychiatric-Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 330 |
Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Control |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 340 |
Genetics and Personalized Medicine in Nursing |
2 |
2 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 310 |
Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
Year 3: Semester 6 (16 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 350 |
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Nursing |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 360 |
Community and Environmental Health Nursing |
4 |
3 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 370 |
Gerontological Nursing and Active Aging |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 380 |
Physical Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Nursing |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 390 |
Clinical Patient Management & Environmental Communication |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
Year 4: Semester 7 (16 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 401 |
Critical Care, Emergency, and Trauma Nursing |
4 |
2 (Online) |
2 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 410 |
Leadership and Strategic Management in Nursing |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 420 |
Statistical Scientific Research Methodologies in Nursing |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
|
NURS 435 |
Perioperative Care and Surgical Anesthesia Nursing |
3 |
2 (Online) |
1 (Physical Hospital) |
Hybrid |
|
NURS 440 |
Patient Safety and Comprehensive Healthcare Quality |
3 |
3 (Online) |
0 |
Online (Theoretical) |
Year 4: Semester 8(Intensive Internship/Residency Semester) (16 Credit Hours)
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Theoretical Component |
Practical Component |
Instruction Model |
|
NURS 490 |
Specialized Nursing Research Graduation Project |
4 |
4 (Online Presentation/Defense) |
0 |
Online |
|
NURS 499 |
Intensive Clinical Practicum / Residency |
12 |
0 |
12 (Full-Time On-Site) |
100% On-Site (48 hrs/week) |
VI. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate advanced proficiency in the following dimensions:
- Delivering holistic, safe, and evidence-based nursing care across diverse age groups and multi-cultural clinical settings.
- Applying critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning to make sound therapeutic decisions in critical and stable patient states.
- Leading healthcare delivery teams and managing departmental workflows and medical resources with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
- Utilizing healthcare informatics, digital health networks, and medical software infrastructures efficiently to improve healthcare metrics and patient safety outcomes.
VII. Curricular Classification by Learning Mode
1. 100% Theoretical Courses (Online via Virtual Platform)
- Metric: 20 Courses, Totaling 52 Credit Hours.
- Focus: Core cognitive frameworks, biomedical sciences, healthcare ethics, legislations, and foundational social and behavioral theories that do not require physical laboratory settings.
2. Hybrid Courses (Online Lectures + On-Site Practical Tiers)
- Metric: 23 Courses, Totaling 68 Credit Hours.
- Focus: The operational spine of the BSN curriculum. Theoretical structures, clinical logic, and virtual mapping are delivered online to maximize flexibility, while physical competencies are developed through on-site tracks split into:
- Courses with physical laboratory and clinical skill training tracks.
- Courses with intensive on-site clinical rotation tracks inside affiliated hospital systems.
3. 100% Immersive Clinical Courses (Full On-Site Placement)
- Metric: 1 Course, Totaling 12 Credit Hours.
- Focus: Completed entirely on-site inside hospital settings under direct clinical supervision to ensure final market readiness and competency alignment prior to graduation (Clinical Residency Period).
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