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Apr 18, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing Major - Traditional Nursing Option, B.S.
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About the Program
The TNO is a traditional nursing baccalaureate degree. Students who wish to enter the TNO must apply to MSU Denver and to the TNO nursing program. Students must satisfy the General Studies, Multicultural and Major requirements described below.
Student Outcomes
- Communicate effectively with patients and interprofessional health care teams to enhance patient outcomes
- Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives and patient preference in providing patient care
- Evaluate patient care environments for use of appropriate quality safety indicators
- Apply leadership and management principles to manage resources and achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Exhibit the knowledge, skills and attributes of a professional nurse
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
- A minor is not required for this program.
- Student must be accepted separately into the Nursing program. This is very competitive process. Contact the Department of Nursing with questions on this process.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
* The listed courses are prerequisites for required prerequisite courses for the major and can also fulfill general studies requirements
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; or social and behavioral sciences.
Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Prerequisite Courses: 31-32 credits
All students must complete the following courses. These courses can also count towards the General Studies Requirements.
Required Courses: 58 credits
Senior Experience: 5 credits
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| Multicultural Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Prerequisite Courses |
31-32 credits |
| Required Courses |
58 credits |
| Senior Experience |
5 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
0-2 credits |
| Total for the Traditional Nursing Major, B.S. |
Minimum of 120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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