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
Students who meet university requirements are admitted to the university in the pre-nursing component of BRAND (declared PNBR major). The number of students admitted to BRAND is limited, and admission is a competitive process.
**Applicants meeting minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission.
Criteria for admission to BRAND as well as application instructions and deadlines can be found on the nursing website, www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BRAND, Admission Criteria/Application).
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 BRAND. These requirements can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BRAND, BRAND Student Handbook - section 6, Scholastic Requirements).
Curriculum
The minimum requirement for the second bachelor’s (SB) degree candidate to graduate with a BSN is 50 semester hours of credit. This curriculum option totals 55 credit hours.
The minimum requirement for an SB degree is 30 additional semester hours earned from UW, 12 of which must be in upper division level courses. If prior baccalaureate degree was earned through UW, the 30 credit minimum is in addition to the credits earned for previous degree. 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. PHCY 3450 and PHCY 4470 must be completed within three years before the May start date.
Program of Study
A detailed, semester sequenced BRAND Program of Study can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, BSN, BRAND, BRAND Program of Study). All required courses identified under Prerequisite Courses and Nursing Courses must be passed with a C or better (or S).
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