STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011-12 - William Jewell College

During the second level of the CTI core, the student chooses a course from each of three categories:
Sacred and Secular, Power and Justice in Society, and Culture and Traditions. In addition, students
will also complete a second Culture and Traditions course or an upper level language course. These
interdisciplinary courses are taken concurrently with departmental offerings and, therefore, are
uniquely integrated with the study of nursing as a scientific and humanistic discipline.
During the third level, students complete a capstone experience. The courses are designed to link
issues of public concern, inviting scientific application. These interdisciplinary studies are uniquely
integrated with the study of nursing as a scientific and humanistic discipline, (see Appendix E).
While enrolled in the CTI curriculum, the student is also studying science prerequisites to understand
the structure and function of the human body, pathophysiological processes, and pharmacokinetics.
In addition, courses such as psychology, language, and cross-cultural electives fulfill curricular
requirements and prepare the student to understand human behavior from a variety of perspectives.
Students have the option of completing a second major Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry (ACT-In),
which involves the addition of three experiential learning activities to the CTI curriculum. Students
have the opportunity to complete two of the three experiential learning activities through specific
courses taken within the Department of Nursing. Please see the William Jewell College Catalog for
additional details at www.jewell.edu.
CURRICULAR TRACKS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing track begins with three semesters of critical thought and inquiry,
as well as, prerequisite courses including the sciences and psychology: Chemistry, Human Anatomy,
Physiology, Microbiology and Basic Psychology. These culminate in five semesters of predominantly
nursing and critical thought and inquiry courses. Students can enter the BSN track in three ways: 1)
as a direct entry student from high school, meeting specific admission criteria; 2) as a William Jewell
student, who has 30 hours of coursework and meets admission requirements; and 3) as a transfer
student from another institution, who has met the prerequisite course and GPA requirements of 2.70.
Students can also enter the BSN track with a previous bachelor’s degree and be exempt from critical
thought and inquiry requirements. Admission is competitive and requires a completed nursing
supplement in addition to the college application. A BSN Curriculum Guide may be located at:
www.jewell.edu ,>Academics, >Majors and Programs > Nursing >Program< Curriculum Guide, (see
Appendix F).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Accelerated Track (BSN-AT)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Accelerated Track (BSN-AT) affords students, with a previous
bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, the opportunity to complete nursing studies
in 12 or 16 months and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Based on the previously
earned bachelor’s degree, BSN-AT students will be exempt from Critical Thought and Inquiry
requirements. Students must have a 2.70 GPA from their undergraduate program and successfully
complete seven prerequisite courses. Admission is competitive and requires a completed nursing
supplement in addition to the college application. A BSN-AT Curriculum Guide may be located at:
www.jewell.edu ,>Academics >Majors and Programs >Nursing >Program >Curriculum Guide (see
Appendix F).
Students, who are accepted into either the BSN or BSN-AT track, are expected to complete courses
in sequence within their originally enrolled track.
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