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Curriculum
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
The following pre-nursing courses must be successfully completed prior to application to the program:
Course
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Hours
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English Composition |
6
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College Algebra and Statistics |
6
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Biology and Laboratory (science major) |
4
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Microbiology |
3
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Physical Sciences (science major) |
3
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Sociology |
3
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Psychology |
3
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Developmental Psychology |
3
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Fine Arts |
3
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Humanities |
9
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TOTAL: 43 HOURS
Examples:
Physical Sciences- Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, and Meteorology
Fine Arts- Music, Visual Arts, Applied Arts, Theatre, and Dance
Humanities -Literature, Foreign Language, History, Communications, Philosophy, Classical Studies, and Religious Studies
Courses must conform to LA Board of Regents requirements for graduation from a Louisiana College or University and provide the foundation that supports the Nursing Curriculum.
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Nursing Courses to complete for degree
Block I (August – Early December)
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours
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HLSC 2410 |
Human Physiology |
4
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HLSC 2412 |
Human Anatomy |
4
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NURS 2371 |
Introduction to Professional Nursing |
2
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HLSC 2416 |
Health Assessment Theory |
2
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HLSC 2417 |
Health Assessment Lab |
1
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Block II (December – Early April)
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours
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NURS 2351 |
Foundations of Nursing Practice Theory |
3
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NURS 2362 |
Foundations of Nursing Practice Practicum |
2
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NURS 2372 |
Foundations of Nursing Practice Simulation/Lab |
1
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HLSC 3409 |
Pharmacology |
3
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HLSC 3410 |
Pathophysiology |
3
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Block III (April – Early August)
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours
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NURS 3351 |
Adult Health Nursing Theory |
4
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NURS 3362 |
Adult Health Nursing Practicum |
2
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NURS 3372 |
Adult Health Nursing Simulation/Lab |
1
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NURS 3356 |
Mental Health Nursing Theory |
3
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NURS 3366 |
Mental Health Nursing Practicum |
2
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NURS 3370 |
Research in Nursing |
3
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NURS 3355 |
Child Health Nursing Theory |
2
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NURS 3365 |
Child Health Nursing Practicum |
3
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Block IV (August – Early January)
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours
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NURS 3358 |
Women’s Health Nursing Theory |
3
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NURS 3368 |
Women’s Health Nursing Practicum |
2
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NURS 3451 |
Genetics Health Across the Lifespan |
3
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NURS 4352 |
Critical Care Nursing Theory |
3
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NURS 4362 |
Critical Care Nursing Practicum |
2
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NURS 4372 |
Critical Care Nursing Simulation/Lab |
1
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NURS 4357 |
Population Focused Nursing Theory |
3
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NURS 4358 |
Population Focused Nursing Practicum |
3
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours
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NURS 4371 |
Perspectives in Professional Nursing |
2
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NURS 4359 |
Nursing Management in the Health Care System Theory |
3
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NURS 4369 |
Nursing Management in the Health Care System Practicum |
4
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NURS 4346 |
Gerontology |
3
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TOTAL: 120 HOURS
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