Additional Requirements
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
At completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, graduates will be able to meet the end of program student learning outcomes:
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Employ evidence-based information and communication technologies to deliver safe nursing care. (Domains 4, 5, & 8; CCC: Safety, Clinical Judgment, Patient centeredness)
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Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to inform clinical judgement. (Domain 1 & 2; CCC: Clinical Judgement, Health Promotion, Patient Centeredness)
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Generate evidence-based solutions to system level problems across multiple healthcare settings. (Domain 7; CCC: Leadership, Clinical Judgment, Safety)
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Coordinate person-centered care for optimal health and wellness. (Domain 2; CCC: Patient centered care & Health Promotion)
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Demonstrate professional behaviors that align with nursing standards and scope of practice. (Domain 9; CCC: Professionalism)
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Implement effective partnerships, policy, and advocacy across diverse populations. (Domains 3 & 6; CCC: Leadership & Health Promotion)
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Establish self-reflective behaviors to foster personal well-being, lifelong learning and leadership traits. (Domain 10; CCC: Leadership, Professionalism, and Health Promotion)
*Domains: AACN Essentials Domains
**CCC: RENeW Core Curricular Concepts
Admission
Basic BSN has two different admission entries: 1) Freshman Admission to the Nursing major and 2) Non-Freshman Admission to the Nursing major. Criteria for admission as well as application instructions and deadlines can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, Basic BSN, Freshman Admission or Non-Freshman Admission under Admission to Basic BSN).
**Applicants meeting minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission.
Scholastic Requirements
University and College of Health Sciences policies governing scholastic requirements (e.g. major changes, probation and dismissal) apply to students enrolled in the School of Nursing. In addition to university/college requirements, the School of Nursing has further scholastic requirements for Basic BSN. These requirements can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, Basic BSN, Basic BSN Student Handbook - section 6 Scholastic Requirements).
Curriculum
The minimum requirement to graduate with a BSN is 120 semester hours of credit. Evaluation of transfer courses is required to determine credit eligibility.
The required courses, PHCY3450 - Foundational Pathophysiology [4450] and PHCY4470 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology, must be upper division (3000/4000 level). Lower division/Community College (1000/2000 level) courses do not satisfy this requirement. Transfer courses must be reviewed for acceptability.
Nursing courses are offered fall and spring semesters of the university academic calendar. Students are required to have transportation to all clinical sites. A number of clinical sites are located in Cheyenne. The capstone practicum experience during spring of the senior year requires students to live in locations away from campus.
Program of Study
A detailed, semester sequenced Basic BSN Program of Study can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, Basic BSN, Basic BSN Program of Study). All required courses identified under Pre-Clinical Component and Clinical Component must be passed with a C or better (or S) except for CHEM 1000, which requires a B or better. .
Applicable for: Freshman/Non-Freshman Admission to the Nursing Major