B.S. in Nursing

College: Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program: Nursing Traditional Option, ACE Option
See Also: Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares the student for a nursing career in health care. The Nursing program requires a second application and the completion of the following prerequisites: Engl 1101-1102; Biol 1110k and 1120k; Chem 1151k and 1152k or Biol 1103k and 1104k; Biol 2300 and 2310, Math 1101 or 1111.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog for a student applying for fall admission to the professional program.  This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students must attend a summer term to stay on track to graduate in four years. Admission to Georgia State University as a nursing major does not guarantee advancement/admission to the upper-division Nursing Program.  Advancement/admission to the upper-division Nursing Program is highly competitive and limited by available resources.

Freshman Year

Freshman Milestones:

• Meet with Advisor in Academic Assistance Office; Apply to nursing major--deadline for Fall is March 1st, for Spring is Oct 1st (Spring admission Suggested Curriculum of Study)
• Make grades of C or better in all prerequisite courses taken
• Attend the major fair and declare a major