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School of Nursing
Phone: 253-535-7672
Fax: 253-535-7590
Email: nurs@plu.edu
School of Nursing
Ramstad, Room 214
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
LINKS
- PLU Office of Admission
- Freshman Admission to BSN Program
- Center for Continued Nursing Learning
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Traditional Program Sequence / Curriculum:
The Traditional BSN program is designed for students with no previous preparation in nursing. Under the direct supervision of its faculty members, the School of Nursing uses the facilities of large hospitals, health agencies and long-term care facilities in the community to provide optimal clinical learning experiences for students.
Graduates are awarded the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as registered nurses in Washington state. They are prepared for first-level staff nursing positions in hospitals, clinics, the military, long-term care facilities and community health agencies, with potential for rapid advancement and assumption of leadership roles. They also have the basis to pursue graduate study in nursing.
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- BSN Curriculum Change
- Information Sessions
- Articles of Interest
New Curriculum, Beginning Fall 2021
Prerequisites:
- Biology 205 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Biology 206 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Chemistry 105 – Chemistry of Life (Intro to Organic and Biochemistry)
- Biology 201 – Introduction to Microbiology
- Psychology 320 – Development Across the Lifespan (Psychology 101 – Introduction to Psychology is a prerequisite to Psychology 320)
- Statistics 231 – Introductory Statistics
- Nursing 120 – Nutrition
Junior Year (Beginning of the Nursing Program)
Semester 1
- Nursing 305 – Patho/Pharm I (4)
- Nursing 306 – Foundations of Care Delivery & Health Promotion (3)
- Nursing 307 – Health & Physical Assessment (3)
- Nursing 308 – Clinical Practicum I (3)
- Nursing 309 – Professional Foundations & Principles of Leadership (2)
- Nursing 310 – Scholarly Writing Concepts (1)
Semester 2
- Nursing 311 – Patho/Pharm II (2)
- Nursing 314 – Care of Chronic Conditions (3)
- Nursing 315 – Psych/Mental Health (2)
- Nursing 316 – Clinical Practicum II (5)
- Nursing 317 – Theory & Evidence (1)
- Nursing 318 – Research Methods (2)
- Nursing 319 – Healthcare Technology (1)
Senior Year
Semester 3
- Nursing 401 – Care of Complex Conditions (3)
- Nursing 402 – Patho/Pharm III (2)
- Nursing 403 – Clinical Practicum III (5)
- Nursing 404 – Healthcare Diversity (4)
- Nursing 405 – Informed Practice (2)
Semester 4
- Nursing 406 – Continuity of Care (3)
- Nursing 407 – Clinical Practicum IV (6)
- Nursing 408 – Organizational & Economic Context of Care (2)
- Nursing 409 – Health Policy (2)
- Nursing 483 – Transition to Practice (1)
- Nursing 498 – Capstone Project (2)
View sample 4- or 4.5- year plans here!
Please Note:
– All Nursing courses are sequential; successful completion of courses in each semester is prerequisite to enrollment in courses in the next.
-Our standard curriculum is offered Fall and Spring terms only, however, due to clinical site availability, any student may be required to take a nursing course in Summer or January Term.
– General Education and core requirements must be successfully completed before the BSN degree will be granted.
– All nursing courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) to be considered successfully completed.
Nursing Prerequisites Pacific Lutheran University
| General Information |
The priority deadline for applications to the BSN programs is FEBRUARY 1st each year for admission to the following academic year (fall and spring semesters). The BSN program at PLU is 3 years following the completion of all prerequisite courses. For more information about PLU’s nursing program, click here.
| Prerequisites |
Courses are listed here as the CWU equivalent requirements. Students should be sure to double-check any listed requirements.
- CHEM 111, 112, 113 (Survey of Chemistry)
- BIOL 355 & 356 (Human A & P)
- BIOL 322 (Microbiology)
- PSY 101 (General Psychology)
- PSY 313 (Developmental Psychology Lifespan)
- MATH 311 (MATH 130 is a prerequisite for this course)
| Admission Requirements |
Minimum criteria to be considered for admission to the undergraduate program (BSN) for students submitting a direct application to the nursing program include:
- Formal unrestricted admission to Pacific Lutheran University;
- Completion, or pending completion, of specified prerequisite coursework;
- Completion, or pending completion, of at least 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits) at the college level;
- Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
- A minimum grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in each nursing prerequisite course;
- Minimum cumulative GPA in prerequisites of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
- No more than one repeat of any prerequisite or co-requisite course;
- Completion of the university math entrance requirement, with a grade of “C” or higher (2.0 or higher, on a 4.0 scale);
- Physical health and emotional stability sufficient to meet the demands of nursing and provide timely, safe patient care for all generalist nursing roles; Documented fluency in speaking, reading and writing college-level English;
- Civil, administrative and criminal history clearance in all states, as well as other applicable territories and countries;
- Submission of all documents to the School of Nursing by the designated deadlines.
M.Sc. On Campus
Nursing
Pacific Lutheran University
Selected programmesCheck match2 years, 3 monthsDuration27,563EUR/yearTuition feeJan 2022Apply dateJun 2022Start date
About
The Nursing program offered by Pacific Lutheran University is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to lead change, promote health and elevate care in various roles and settings.Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma , Washington , United StatesNot rankedWorld rankingN/ARead 2 reviews
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Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 27 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting June 2022
- Apply before Jan 2022
Language
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Credits
85 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing
Health Sciences
Overview
The Nursing program at Pacific Lutheran University prepares an advanced generalist, who has the knowledge and skills required of all master’s-prepared nurses as determined by the AACN Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (2011). The MSN student may also choose an area of specialization.
Two areas of role specialization are available:
- Advanced Generalist
- Clinical Nurse Leader
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nursing Competencies
- Professional Foundations
- Health Assessment and Promotion
- Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities for Nursing
- Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health
- Nursing Situations with Individuals: Mental Health
- Nursing Situations with Communities
- Capstone: Nursing Synthesis – SR
- Roles of the Advanced Nurse
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE or GMAT scores
- Résumé
- Statement of professional goals and quantitative skills.
Tuition Fee
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- International 27,563 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 71,650 USD for the full programme during 2 years, 3 months.
Living costs for Tacoma
866-1,368 EUR/monthLiving costs
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