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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 60
REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 60
PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Use clinical judgment to provide care to clients, families, and diverse populations.

2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals, clients, and family to deliver high-quality and safe care.

3. Integrate current evidence and patient/family preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes.

4. Apply concepts of leadership to promote quality improvement and patient safety.

5. Utilize information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality patient care.

6. Plan self-development to uphold ethical and legal standards to maintain professional nursing practice.

7. Provide population-focused care incorporating concepts of health promotion and illness prevention.

8. Distinguish financial and regulatory healthcare policies that directly and indirectly influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system.

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 a regionally 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 60 hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework.
  3. Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” in college: BIO 105 Microbiology, BIO 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, PSY 201 General Psychology, and PSY 206 Developmental Psychology. Only courses recognized as equivalent courses by the University will satisfy this prerequisite requirement. The most recent attempt will be evaluated. A grade of "Pass" in BIO 105 Microbiology, BIO 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, PSY 201 General Psychology, and/or PSY 206 Developmental Psychology taken during the Spring 2020 semester will be reviewed for consideration on a case-by-case basis. 
  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.
    1. Any allegations or charges of misdemeanors or a felony that occur 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.
  5. Satisfactory Health/Physical Report and Immunizations required by the University 

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

  1. American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider Certification  
  2. Immunizations
    1. DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis): 3 doses
    2. TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis): 1 dose within the last 10 years
    3. MMR: 2 doses or positive titer
    4. Hepatitis B: 3 doses or positive titer
    5. Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer
    6. Two-step Tuberculin skin test (PPD) or Quantiferon TB Gold test
    7. Annual influenza vaccination
  3. Satisfactory Drug Screening
    1. This is a requirement for healthcare facilities where students complete 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.  

Additional Requirements

Enrollment in a pre-licensure nursing program (ASN or BSN) requires a minimum grade of “B” in each Nursing course for progression in the program. No more than one Nursing course may be repeated. A second grade of less than a “B” in any Nursing course will result in dismissal from the respective program. Students dismissed from one pre-licensure program are not eligible to apply to another pre-licensure program. Students are subject to guidelines found in the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Continuation Policy.

Students who are unsuccessful in a science course must repeat the course until a “C” is achieved and, if applicable, are subjected to guidelines found in the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Continuation Policy. All science prerequisites and co-requisites must be completed according to the guidelines in the Traditional Undergraduate Handbook in order to progress in the Nursing program.

Program Requirements

Required Major Hours (60 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 300Concepts in Professional Nursing

2
NUR 307Communication Skills in Nursing

3
NUR 339Pharmacology 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

2
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:60

Total Credit Hours: 60