
Nursing Curriculum in Brooksville, FL
Jersey College has a holistic approach to the nursing education process.
We believe in a holistic approach to nursing education that recognizes the importance of addressing the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of patients in our ever-changing, complex society. These principles provide the structural framework and foundation for the nursing curriculum.
The sections below are an example of a typical course and workload for the nursing programs in Brooksville .* To learn more, please fill out the “Request Information” form to get in touch with an admissions representative.
*It’s important to note that each nursing student is different. Program length is subject to change and is determined based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) pace of completion, (ii) quantity of credits taken per term, (iii) repeats of coursework, and (iv) leaves.
Professional Nursing Curriculum
Traditional RN Track
The Professional Nursing curriculum in Brooksville is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality patient care, and to prepare them for success in the healthcare field.
A sample education plan and course descriptions are available below.
- General Education
Course # Course Title Credits BIO202** Microbiology: Impact of Microorganisms on the Environment with Lab 4.0 ENG201** Composition I 3.0 HUN201 Nutrition 3.0 **** Human Body in Health and Disease with Lab 8.0 MAT202** College Algebra 3.0 PSY201 Life Span Development 3.0 SOC201** Sociology 3.0 *** Human Body in Health and Disease with Lab may be fulfilled by either (i) HSC205, HSC206 and HSC207 (or equivalent courses BIO204, BIO205 and BIO207) or
(ii) BIO206 and BIO207.
- Level I Courses
Course # Course Title Credits Generic Option Coursework NUS215 Healthcare Foundations 6.5 Additional Required Courses for LPN to RN Bridge Track NUS216 Transitions and Health Assessment 6.5 * Credits for Prior Learning 8.0 * Students granted advanced placement in the Professional Nursing program receive upon admittance 8.0 sesmester credits for prior learning related to completion of a Practical Nursing program.
- LEVEL II
Course # Course Title Credits HSC204 Principles of Pharmacology 3.0 NUR221 Nursing II: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing 7.5 NUR227 Nursing III: Psychiatric Nursing 6.0 NUR223 Nursing IV: Care of Women and Children 10.0
- LEVEL III
Course # Course Title Credits NUR224 Nursing V: Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 7.5 NUR228 Nursing VI: Leadership and Delegation 1.5 NUR226 Nursing Seminar 6.0
**Transfer credits considered for courses completed. See Academic Catalog for additional details.
*Students at campuses in New Jersey are required to take MAT201 (Math for Problem-solving & Research) and students at campuses in Florida are required to take MAT202 (College Algebra)
**Students granted advanced placement in the Professional Nursing program receive upon completion of NUS201 (LPN to RN Transition) 20.0 quarter credits for prior learning related to completion of a Practical Nursing program.
***Transfer credits considered for courses completed. See Academic Catalog for additional details.
Bridge Track
Students who have already completed a Licensed Practical Nurse program may qualify for an advanced placement track of the RN program.
The LPN to RN Bridge track of the Professional Nursing program in Brooksville includes both academic classroom work and clinical education in our training labs and with our offsite practicum partners. This comprehensive approach ensures that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
A sample education plan and course descriptions are available below.
- General Education
Course # Course Title Credits BIO202** Microbiology: Impact of Microorganisms on the Environment with Lab 4.0 ENG201** Composition I 3.0 HUN201 Nutrition 3.0 **** Human Body in Health and Disease with Lab 8.0 MAT202** College Algebra 3.0 PSY201 Life Span Development 3.0 SOC201** Sociology 3.0 *** Human Body in Health and Disease with Lab may be fulfilled by either (i) HSC205, HSC206 and HSC207 (or equivalent courses BIO204, BIO205 and BIO207) or
(ii) BIO206 and BIO207.
- Level I Courses
Course # Course Title Credits Generic Option Coursework NUS215 Healthcare Foundations 6.5 Additional Required Courses for LPN to RN Bridge Track NUS216 Transitions and Health Assessment 6.5 * Credits for Prior Learning 8.0 * Students granted advanced placement in the Professional Nursing program receive upon admittance 8.0 sesmester credits for prior learning related to completion of a Practical Nursing program.
- LEVEL II
Course # Course Title Credits HSC204 Principles of Pharmacology 3.0 NUR221 Nursing II: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing 7.5 NUR222 or NUR227 Nursing III: Psychiatric Nursing 5.5 / 6.0 NUR223 Nursing IV: Care of Women and Children 10.0
- LEVEL III
Course # Course Title Credits NUR224 Nursing V: Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing 7.5 NUR225 or NUR228 Nursing VI: Leadership and Delegation 2.0 / 1.5 NUR226 Nursing Seminar 6.0
**Transfer credits considered for courses completed. See Academic Catalog for additional details.
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