The Basic Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Track (Basic BSN)

The Basic BSN program assists the new student who has completed their prerequisite courses to enter a dynamic ever-changing profession of nursing by completing their BSN degree requirements. The program is based on a philosophical approach to nursing that includes the holistic synthesis of person, health and environment. The Colorado State    University-Pueblo offers the ideal foundation for the development of the professional nurse.

Basic BSN Track Admission Requirements

Admission to the University does not imply acceptance to the nursing program. Applications to the nursing program may be obtained at www.ceeps.colostate-pueblo.edu/nursing or in the nursing department by calling 549-2401 or email at nursing@colostate-pueblo.edu. The completed applications must be submitted to the nursing department prior to the scheduled deadline.

• For the basic nursing student admission, requirements are a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and completion of all required prerequisites. All prerequisites and general education courses must be passed with a C or better. 

• Students for whom English is a second language must have a TOFEL of 550 or have completed the University requirements of English and Speech skills.

• For the basic student admission, the student needs to be admitted to CSU-Pueblo first, and then submit a separate application accompanied with copies of any unofficial transcripts to the nursing department by May 25 the year prior to the spring semester they plan to start the program.

Program of Study

The student must develop a program of study with the pre-nursing advisor. The pre-nursing advisor is notified  once the student has declared their major. The student must contact their pre-nursing advisor to develop their program plan as soon as possible. The plan will include 43 credit hours of required prerequisite courses and 77 credit hours of nursing courses for a total of 120 credit hours. All nursing courses must be passed with a C or better. Students enrolled in the program must maintain a 2.75 GPA in order to progress. Students seeking LPN Licensure after the completion of their junior year must take NSG 284 LPN Bridge course.

Calculating Theory and Clinical Clock Hours

All nursing course clock hours which are listed with the NSG prefix are calculated in the following manner:

Theory
One credit hour = one clock hour
For example, NSG 420 is a three credit hour course which meets 3 hours one day per week for a total of 45 hours per semester or
3 credit hours = 3 clock hours x 15 weeks = 45 clock hours

Clinical
One credit hour = two clock hours
For example, NSG 420L is a four credit hour course which meets 8 hours one day per week* for a total of 120 hours per semester or
4 credit hours = 8 clock hours x 15 weeks = 120 clock hours
*the clinical lab hours may be condensed into a shorter time frame during the semester. or example, students may meet 12 hours one day per week for 10 weeks or 12 hours two days a week for 5 weeks.

Freshman Fall Classes & Credit Hours
 

ENG 101	English Composition I	3 credits
SPCOM 103	Speaking and Listening	3 credits
BIOL 223	Anatomy & Physiology I	3 credits
BIOL 223L	Anatomy & Physiology I Lab	1 credit
HUMANITIES	Foreign Language	3 credits

Total Credit Hours-13

Total Credit Hours-17


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Sophomore Fall Classes & Credit Hours
 

BIOL 206	Microbiology	3 credits
BIOL 206L	Microbiology Lab	1 credit
MATH 156	Introduction to Statistics	3 credits
SOC	Per General Education Requirement	3 credits
HUMANITIES	Foreign Language	3 credits

Total Credit Hours-13