2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Nursing may be reached at: Texas Board of Nursing, 333 Guadalupe #3-460, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 305-7400
website: www.bon.state.tx.us.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The BSN program prepares graduates to promote health and healing through direct care and management and
coordination of care for individuals, families, groups, and communities. There is a core curriculum required of all
undergraduate nursing students. The BSN students take additional courses designed to develop the proficiencies
for baccalaureate level practice. The program prepares graduates to take the examination for Registered Nurse
(R.N.) licensure offered by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Admission Procedures and Polices for Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
To enter the initial courses in the baccalaureate (Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree) program which have
laboratories that do not involve direct patient care (NURS 2222, 2323, 3212, and 3303), applicants are required
to have:
• a completed Undergraduate Admission application on file.
• satisfactorily completed the prerequisites with grades of ―C‖ or above.
• a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on all pre-requisites and university course work
attempted.
• scores of greater than or equal to 75 on the HESI Admission Assessment tests for Reading Comprehension,
Grammar, and Math.
• been selected for program entry through the candidate ranking process.
• met the Reading, Math, and Computer proficiency requirements for the University.
• a clear criminal background check and no evidence of drug or alcohol use/abuse.
Progression in the Program
To progress into the nursing courses that involve direct patient care, the students are required to:
• Have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or above.
• No grade less than a ―C‖ in the nursing courses.
• A satisfactory performance on the Math Proficiency Exam for Nurses.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the required competencies at the Novice Level, and Graduating Level Curriculum
Checkpoints by passing an examination, demonstrating safe practice and critical thinking while performing
nursing skills, and providing a portfolio at each level.
• Have a clear criminal background check and no evidence of drug or alcohol use/abuse.
• Complete hospital orientation modules, including any specific orientation requirements for assigned clinical
agency.
• Current CPR for health care providers, including newborn, infant, pediatrics and adult and AED training.
• Updated required immunizations.
• Updated annual tuberculosis screening.
• Current statement of good health.
Graduation
Candidates eligible for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are required to:
• Complete a minimum of 128 semester hours for the baccalaureate in nursing degree with a GPA of 2.5 or
higher.
• Have earned a prescribed number of points in the Nursing Student Association and demonstrated competence
as required for the curriculum checkpoints.
• Apply to take the State Board Examination for RN licensure.
• Complete all general requirements for graduation as outlined in the Catalog.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) *
Required Courses
Prerequisite Courses 37
ENGL 1313 English Composition I
ENGL 1323 English Composition II
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