Bachelor of Science in Nursing - End of Program Learning Outcomes (EPSLO) - Admission and Graduation Requirements - Curriculum Overview

Sep 20, 2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program document detailing End of Program Student Learning Outcomes aligned with the NLN Educational Competencies Model across four outcome areas: Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgement, Professional Identity, and Spirit of Inquiry. Defines admission and graduation requirements, including TEAS entrance exam and cumulative GPA thresholds, ATI Comprehensive exam completion, and course grade standards. Provides structured curriculum tables for prerequisites and required nursing and health science courses, with credit hours and course titles.

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End of Program Learning Outcomes (EPSLO)

Outcome Areas

Admission Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Curriculum

Prerequisites for Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Required Courses

Health Science Required Courses

Required Courses Outside the Major

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING End of Program Learning Outcomes (EPSLO) The National League for Nursing (NLN) Educational Competencies Model revolves around four outcome areas: Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Professional Identify and Spirit of Inquiry. The Nursing Department has identified End of Program Student Learning Outcomes for each outcome area. Graduates ofthe BSN program will demonstrate achievement of the following: Outcome 1: Human Flourishing. Create a plan of care through collaboration with the patient or designee that respects the diversity of the patient’s individual values and needs. Outcome 2: Nursing Judgement. Analyze judgments made in practice, substantiating them with evidence that uses the nursing process to integrate nursing science with the provision of safe, effective care. Outcome 3: Professional Identity. Implement their role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, and ethical practice. Outcome 4: Spirit of Inquiry. Apply current best practices to plan, implement, and evaluate safe and effective patient care. Admission Requirements Students must gain general admission to the University of Charleston. Freshman Direct Admit (FDA) applications will be considered for a limited number of seats for entering freshmen each fall. Contact the Office of Admissions for additional information. Regular application to the BSN program occurs during the Spring semester of the freshman year. Applicants must score 60% or higher on the TEAS entrance exam and have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Graduation from the BSN program requires completion of all course work with a grade of “C” or better. Graduation Requirements Graduation from the BSN program requires completion of all course work with a grade of “C” or better. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successfully complete the ATI Comprehensive exam. Curriculum | Prerequisites for Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Course Number | Course Title | Credits | | BIOL 251 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | | BIOL 251L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | | BIOL 252 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | | BIOL 252L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | | ENGL 101 | Freshman Writing I | 3 | | ENGL 102 | Freshman Writing II | 3 | | HSCI 110 | History of Health Sciences | 3 | | MATH 120 or higher | STEM FLEX Course | 3 | | SPCH 103* | Oral Communication | 3 | | SSCI FLEX | Social Sciences FLEX Course | 3 | | UNIV 104 | College Motivation & Success | 3 | | UNIV 105 | Foundations of Character & Leadership | 3 | | Prerequisite Required Courses-Credit Hours | | 32 | *Embedded in UNIV 105 Please Note: Admission to the BSN program occurs by application during the spring semester of the freshman year. Applicants must score 60% or higher on the TEAS entrance exam and have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. All courses listed for the freshman level must be completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to entering the sophomore level nursing courses. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses. 173 Return to Table of Contents | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Required Courses | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Course Number | Course Title | Credits | | NURSB 201 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 | | NURSB 201L | Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical/Lab/Simulation | 2 | | NURSB 204 | Health Assessment | 3 | | NURSB 204L | Health Assessment Clinical/Lab/Simulation | 1 | | NURSB 210 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 | | NURSB 210L | Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical/Lab/Simulation | 2 | | NURSB 215 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 | | NURSB 215L | Mental Health Nursing Clinical/Lab/ Simulation | 1 | | NURSB 225 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 2 | | NURSB 315 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 2 | | NURSB 325 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4 | | NURSB 325L | Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical/Lab/ Simulation | 2 | |

FAQs

What are the four End of Program outcome areas in the BSN program?

The document lists Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgement, Professional Identity, and Spirit of Inquiry. Each area includes expectations for how graduates apply knowledge in nursing practice.

What admission requirements must applicants meet for the BSN program?

Applicants must apply to the university during the Spring semester of the freshman year and meet TEAS and GPA thresholds (60% or higher on TEAS and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher). Some freshman direct admit seats may be considered for a limited number of students each fall.

What must students complete to graduate from the BSN program?

Graduation requires completing all coursework with a grade of C or better, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0, and successfully completing the ATI Comprehensive exam.

Sep 20, 2026

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