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The Health Sciences - Pre-nursing major concentration prepares students for post-baccalaureate or graduate work in Health Sciences, entry into professional schools, or entry into accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs. Required courses common to a majority of post-baccalaureate programs are required as the major core, while elective courses are selected by the student with guidance from advisors. Students are expected to take an active role in course selection and career planning due to the wide range of requirements for Health Sciences related graduate programs.

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Nursing
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Fast Facts

  • Accelerated baccalaureate programs offer the quickest route to licensure as a registered nurse (RN) for adults who have already completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a non-nursing discipline. (AACN, 2019)
  • Fast-track baccalaureate programs take between 11 and 18 months to complete, including prerequisites. Fast-track master’s degree programs generally take about 3 years to complete. (AACN, 2019)
  • Bright Job outlook 2020 - 2029 with a growth rate 7% faster than the average for all occupations.
  • Average RN salary $73,300 (BLS.org)
Related Faculty
Amber Williams
Amber Williams

Associate Professor of Nursing|Director of the Nursing Program|Program Coordinator of Nursing

Vanessa Fulbright
Vanessa Fulbright

Assistant Professor of Physical Education & Athletic Training|Department Chair of Nursing & Health Sciences|Program Coordinator of Athletic Training-B.S./M.A.T.

Course Requirements
BI210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BI211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BI285 - Medical Terminology
HC201 - Health Care Delivery in the United States
HS210 - Ethics and Professionalism in Health Care
HS306 - Epidemiology and Public Health
HS452 - Health Sciences Capstone Course
MA115 - College Algebra
MA200 - Elementary Statistics
PS101 - Introduction to Psychology
PS303 - Health Psychology
PS204 - Human Growth and Development
HS250 - Microbiology

Requirement Notes

  • Limestone's required Competency & General Education courses
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • The required courses listed below (45 credit hours)
  • Additional Biology course (BI101 or 110) (Note: some graduate programs may require BI102) (4 credit hours)
  • A Chemistry course (CH105 or 110) with a lab (Note: some graduate programs may require 8 hours) (4 credit hours)

  • Natural Science and Math electives, including a minimum of 2 laboratory courses, from the following: BI102 or 250-level or above; CH111 or 300-level or above, HS250, HS301, PH200-level or above, MA319.

  • Two additional Psychology or Sociology courses (6 credit hours)
  • Three elective courses from PE201, PE202, PE305, NU301 (9 credit hours)

 

* This major includes one AWE course (3 credit hours)

Students must complete 30 total credit hours at the 300-level or above.

For a 4-Year Degree Plan
See This Degree in the Academic Catalog
Financial Aid Information

Undergraduate Costs for 2021-2022

Semesters

FALL 2021
August - December

SPRING 2022
January - April

TUITION
(Maximum 18 semester hours)		$12,600$12,600
Day Student Fee$550$550
ROOM$2,282 - $3,195
depending on housing choice		$2,282 - $3,195
depending on housing choice

Housing Options

  • Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Double Occupancy: $2,282 per semester
  • Brown Residence Hall - Double Occupancy: $2,609 per semester
  • Off-campus Student Housing (Agape House, Griffith, Landon House, Smith House, The Cedars, Walton Ridge): $2,546 per semester
  • Ebert, Eunice Ford, Fort Hall, Greer, Ball Residence Halls - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
  • Brown Residence Hall - Single Occupancy: $3,195 per semester
BOARD (MEAL PLAN)$2,584$2,584
  • Certain courses may require additional Laboratory or Music Fees - see Academic Catalog for details
  • Students who enroll in fewer than 12 semester hours are classified as part-time students. Part-time students pay $1050.00 per credit hour.
  • Students who wish to audit a course are assessed a $50.00 per credit hour fee.
  • Textbook costs vary by course. Students have the option to order books from the University's textbook vendor directly from their course schedules posted in the Halo.
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