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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 63
REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS NONE
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 63
Prescribed courses attainable in gen ed: none

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program will:

1. Provide compassionate and coordinated care for diverse clients based on respect for client/family preferences, values, and needs.

2. Collaborate effectively with clients, the client’s support persons, and the interdisciplinary team to achieve quality patient care.

3. Incorporate best practices based on current evidence, patient/family preferences, and values into delivery of optimal care.

4. Use data to monitor outcomes and improve the quality of patient care.

5. Employ a culture of safety to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers in a variety of health care systems.

6. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.

7. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors consistent with the standards of practice and regulatory frameworks of the registered nurse.

8. Apply organizational, leadership, and management concepts in the provision of high-quality nursing care.

9. Provide population-focused care incorporating concepts of health promotion and disease and injury prevention.

Admission Requirements

The best-qualified applicants are selected from those who apply to the Hunt School of Nursing. Waiting lists for acceptance are established as necessary. The Hunt School of Nursing Admissions Committee considers academic performance, courses completed, and other factors in determining qualified applicants. Minimum criteria for full admission to the ABSN program are as follows:

  1. A bachelor’s degree, in any area of study, from an accredited institution. The degree must be conferred prior to the admission application deadline.
  2. GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale for the last 64 hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework.
  3. Completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” in college: Microbiology (BIO 105), Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 203), Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 204), General Psychology (PSY 201), Developmental Psychology (PSY 206), and a Religion course (REL). Only courses recognized as equivalent courses by the university will satisfy this pre-requisite requirement. Most recent attempt will be evaluated.
  4. Satisfactory criminal background history results for all states of residence for the past ten years. Criminal background history must be conducted within past 12 months of admission.

Any allegations or charges of misdemeanors or a felony that occurs after the Criminal Background History results have been submitted must be reported to the Hunt School of Nursing immediately. Clinical sites have the right to deny a student’s access based on the criminal background. This denial would result in the student’s inability to successfully complete the nursing program

In addition, the following criteria must be met before beginning nursing courses.

  1. NA I and American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider Certifications
    1. Required before beginning nursing courses in the pre-licensure programs
    2. May submit transcript of successful NA I course completion in lieu of obtaining NA I certification/registry listing
  2. Satisfactory Health/Physical Report and Immunizations Required by the University
    1. Prior to beginning clinical courses, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox) titer showing immunity or documentation of Varicella immunization, 2-step Tuberculin test (PPD), and annual influenza immunization are required
  3. Satisfactory Drug Screening
    1. This is a requirement for the healthcare facilities where students complete the clinical components for the nursing program. Clinical sites have the right to deny a student’s access. Drugs screens older than 30 days from the start of nursing coursework will not be accepted.

Students transferring in any required courses are required to meet all of the admission criteria and are subject to Gardner-Webb’s transfer credit policy. Progression criteria for currently enrolled students in the Hunt School of Nursing are listed in the Pre-licensure Handbook. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse includes clinical, mental, and physical competence and freedom from conviction of felonious or other serious legal acts, including substance abuse, as outlined in the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act.

NOTE: All states have similar stipulations. Students enrolled at Gardner-Webb University who wish to enroll in the nursing program must apply through the Admissions Office.

A student who has previously earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and has been admitted to the Gardner-Webb University ABSN program is not required to complete the traditional undergraduate General Education requirements at Gardner-Webb.

Program Requirements

Required Major Hours

NUR 239Nursing Assessment

2
NUR 240Nursing Assessment Lab

1
NUR 261Introduction to Nursing

4
NUR 262Introduction to Nursing Lab

1
NUR 263Introduction to Nursing Practicum

1
NUR 300(RN-BSN) Concepts in Professional Nursing

3
NUR 307Communication Skills in Nursing

3
NUR 339Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

2
NUR 340Nutrition in Nursing Practice

2
NUR 342Adult Health I Lab

1
NUR 343Adult Health I Practicum

2
NUR 344Adult Health I

4
NUR 345Mental Health Nursing

3
NUR 361Maternal/Child Nursing

6
NUR 362Maternal/Child Nursing Lab

1
NUR 363Maternal/Child Nursing Practicum

2
NUR 441Nursing Care of the Older Adult

3
NUR 442Nursing Trends and Issues

3
NUR 443Essentials of Public Health and Community Nursing

3
NUR 444Essentials of Public Health and Community Nursing Practicum

1
NUR 460Essentials of Nursing Management/Leadership

3
NUR 461Adult Health II

6
NUR 462Adult Health II Lab

1
NUR 463Adult Health II Practicum

3
NUR 470Research for Evidence-based Practice

3

Total Credit Hours: 63