Nursing

Introduction

There are 2 degree pathways. Based on the admission application, a student can seek admission to the BSN to DNP degree or Post-Master's certificate to DNP degree. The BSN to DNP pathway includes courses for preparation as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The pathways can be completed in a traditional or hybrid format. The DNP pathways also include executive-format courses on Fridays and Saturdays for some classes. Students have the option to complete the program full-time or part-time.

Because this is a practice-focused program, each student must complete a total of 1000 clinical practice hours. At least 300 hours must be completed as part of the DNP program, but students may transfer up to 700 hours from an accredited MSN degree program. Students in the BSN to DNP pathway will accrue 1,000 practicing hours while enrolled. Each student must successfully also complete a DNP Scholarly Project as a requirement for graduation.

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Philosophy

Graduation Requirements

Learn how to:

Integrate advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities and ethics with clinical expertise to support advanced nursing practice.
Demonstrate knowledge and evaluate nursing theories and concepts as a basis for advanced nursing practice.
Plan, engage and participate in clinical scholarship for evidence practice.
Provide and design care for vulnerable, underserved, culturally diverse clients utilizing health promotion strategies.
Plan, initiate and evaluate changes in health care policy and the healthcare system.
Analyze epidemiological, statistical, environmental and relevant data regarding individuals, families and the community.
Integrate nursing science with emerging technology and information systems to identify, gather, process, manage and evaluate healthcare outcomes, the healthcare delivery system and investigate healthcare issues to improve quality.
Develop and evaluate organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking.
Demonstrate and integrate interprofessional collaboration for improving patient and population health outcomes to foster continuity of care.
Advocate for health care and policies that promote client health and the advancement of nursing as a profession.
Utilize professional standards in advanced practice nursing roles.
Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.
Demonstrate inter and intra professional effective communication necessary for activities that enhance the care environment to include planning, implementation and evaluation of care to target populations.

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

BSN to DNP Pathway Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign university.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in a baccalaureate degree program in nursing
Official transcripts from undergraduate nursing programs
Unencumbered Registered Nurse Licensure in Maryland or a compact state
Three professional letters of reference
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Essay identifying goals, objectives, and primary area of interest in pursuit of the DNP.
Interview with Graduate faculty*
Writing sample from undergraduate program (could be paper submitted, Capstone etc.)

* Interviews will be held with students who have met admission requirements.

DNP Mission and Philosophy

The mission of doctoral education, offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, is to prepare graduate nurses with advanced knowledge who will practice at the most advanced level of nursing. The graduate program of the School of Nursing derives its purpose directly from the underlying philosophy of the School of Nursing. The graduate program builds on the foundation of undergraduate and graduate education; the program prepares professionally educated nurses who are capable of intellectual and professional leadership to provide high quality clinical nursing to populations, focusing on vulnerable, underserved urban and global communities.

The faculty of the School of Nursing believe that graduate education prepares the nurse with a strong theoretical foundation, and provides increased opportunities to utilize analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to determine and implement the best evidence for practice.

The faculty believe that baccalaureate education prepares the graduate for the emerging roles of the beginning nurse generalist and provides the foundation for graduate study. Professional nursing education is built on theoretical foundations of the humanities, liberal arts and the basic, and applied sciences. These are used in conjunction with nursing science in a creative and disciplined approach to provide nursing care under conditions of change.

Faculty believe that nursing is a scientific and clinical practice discipline, which facilitates the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of adaptive responses in clients, through therapeutic nursing interventions.

Graduates incorporate advanced theory, research, advocacy, leadership and clinical skills with an emphasis on independent and interprofessional practice required to assume responsibility and accountability for the health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse clients' problems across settings.

Through its program of study and outreach service, the School of Nursing fosters the University's unique mission of focusing on the problems, needs, and aspirations of the people from vulnerable, underserved urban and global communities. Faculty believe that there is a dynamic exchange and interdependence between the individual and his or her internal, and external environments at it relates to the provision of culturally sensitive care.

Major areas of concentration are directed toward reaching applicants from diverse backgrounds who have commitment to continual personal and professional growth in serving the urban and global communities.

As students consistently demonstrate analytical abilities, they exhibit an increased ability to incorporate emerging information systems and technology for the improvement and transformation of healthcare. Faculty believe education is an individual process in which the educator and learner have shared responsibility.

Graduation Requirements

All DNP students must demonstrate and complete the following criteria to be eligible for graduation:

Successful completion of all courses taken with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0. Must have a grade of B or better in all coursework.
Successful completion of a DNP Scholarly Project.
Recommendation of the faculty.
Completion of 1000 practicum hours as a component of the DNP program.

Study Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. While most graduate students follow this study plan, your journey may have different requirements.

Fall Semester (10 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 582	3	Research in Nursing
NURS 583	3	Nursing Theory
NURS 702	3	Advanced Principles of Pathophysiology
NURS 701	1	Scholarly Writing course

Spring (12 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 830	3	Research Methods and Design for Nursing Practice
NURS 831	3	Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing Practice
NURS 832	3	Foundations for Evidenced Based Practice
NURS 835	3	Epidemiology

Summer (4-6 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 703	1	Introduction to Advanced Health Assessment 3-week session
NURS 704	3	Advanced Health Assessment 6-week session
NURS 829	1-2	DNP Project I

Fall Semester (10 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 705	3	Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 706	3	Family Primary Care of Adults
NURS 707	4	Family Primary Care of Adults Practicum

Spring Semester (11-12 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 708	3	Primary Care of Children and Families
NURS 709	4	Primary Care of Children and Families Practicum
NURS 841	1-2	DNP Project II
NURS 834	3	Analysis of Health Care Delivery Systems

Summer (8-9 Credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 710	3	Reproductive Health
NURS 711	4	Reproductive Health Practicum
NURS 842	1-2	DNP Project III

Fall Semester (5-6 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 712	1-2	Primary Care Role Practicum I
NURS 837	3	Nursing Information Technology and Analysis
NURS 846	1	DNP Project IV Implementation

Spring Semester (9 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 836	3	Health Policy and Analysis
NURS 847	1	DNP Project V Evaluation and Dissemination
NURS 833	3	Global Health
NURS 713	2	Primary Care Role Practicum II

Related Nursing and Health Programs

Nursing

Graduate

MSN

Nursing

Doctoral

DNP

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Degree Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice

About

Pursue a path to excellence.

Introduction

There are 2 degree pathways. Based on the admission application, a student can seek admission to the BSN to DNP degree or Post-Master's DNP degree. The BSN to DNP pathway includes courses for preparation as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The pathways can be completed in a traditional or hybrid format. The DNP pathways also include executive-format courses on Fridays and Saturdays for some classes. Students have the option to complete the program full-time or part-time.

Because this is a practice-focused program, each student must complete a total of 1000 clinical practice hours. At least 300 hours must be completed as part of the Post-Master's. For the Post-Master's pathway, students may transfer up to 700 hours from an accredited MSN degree program.

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Mission and Philosophy

Graduation Requirements

Learn how to:

Advance nursing practice by applying clinical expertise and advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities and ethics
Advance nursing practice through application of knowledge and evaluation of nursing theories and concepts
Plan, engage and participate in clinical scholarship for evidence practice.
Provide and design care for vulnerable, underserved, culturally diverse clients using health promotion strategies.
Plan, initiate and evaluate changes in health care policy and the healthcare system.
Analyze epidemiological, statistical, environmental, and other data regarding individuals, families and the community.
Integrate nursing science with emerging technology and information systems to identify, gather, process, manage and evaluate healthcare outcomes, the healthcare delivery system and investigate healthcare issues to improve quality.
Develop and evaluate organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking.
Demonstrate and integrate interprofessional collaboration for improving patient and population health outcomes to foster continuity of care.
Advocate for health care and policies that promote client health and the advancement of nursing as a profession.
Use professional standards in advanced practice nursing roles.
Develop and evaluate new practice approaches based on nursing theories and theories from other disciplines.
Demonstrate inter and intra professional effective communication necessary for activities that enhance the care environment to include planning, implementation and evaluation of care to target populations.

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

The program responds to the health personnel trends and needs of diverse communities. Courses focus on the roles and responsibilities of being a Family Nurse Practitioner, and preparing students to practice and lead family health care across a variety of health care environments.

Our program provides the space for practicing nurse professionals to learn and advance the skills needed to serve as experts in the specialized area of family practice. Graduates incorporate advanced theory and research into the competencies required to assume responsibility and accountability for the health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of health for issues related to culturally diverse clients and their families.

DNP Post-Master's Pathway Admission Requirements

The DNP is an advanced degree that builds on skills and competencies learned in Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework. Admission requirements include:

Master’s degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. college or university
Minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in a Nursing Master’s degree or equivalent program
Official transcripts from each college or university attended
Unencumbered R.N. licensure in the State of Maryland
National certification in your specialty area
3 letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Application essay detailing goals, objectives, and reason(s) for pursuing the DNP
Writing sample
Proof of research activity
Interview with faculty (for students who meet all admission criteria)

DNP Mission and Philosophy

We prepare graduate-level nurses to practice at the most advanced level of nursing. Aligning with the overall goal of the Helene Fuld School of Nursing to advance nursing practice, the doctoral program builds on the foundation of undergraduate and graduate education. Our curriculum places special emphasis on preparing nurses to provide high quality care to vulnerable and underserved urban communities.

Graduation Requirements

All DNP students must demonstrate and complete the following criteria to be eligible for graduation:

3.0 cumulative GPA
Grades of B or better in all doctoral coursework
Success completion of DNP Scholarly Project
1000 clinical practice hours

Study Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. While most graduate students follow this study plan, your journey may have different requirements.

Fall Semester (9 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 830	3	Research Methods and Design for Nursing Practice
NURS 831	3	Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing Practice
NURS 832	3	Foundations for Evidence-Based Practice

Wintermester (1-4 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 840 *	1-4	DNP Seminar (optional)

Students can take the DNP Seminar for anywhere from 1-4 credits based on goals and objectives.

Spring Semester (12 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 834	3	Analysis of Health Care Delivery Systems
NURS 835	3	Epidemiology/Biostatistics
NURS 833	3	Global Health: Perspectives of Health
NURS 838	3	DNP Project I (135 Practicum Hours)

Summer Semester (5-9 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 833	3	Global Health: Perspectives on Health
NURS 860 or NURS 850	1-4	Leadership DNP Practicum I Health Policy Practicum I
NURS 863	1-2	Leadership Seminar I

course

credits

name

NURS 833

Global Health: Perspectives on Health

NURS 860

NURS 850

1-4

Leadership DNP Practicum I

Health Policy Practicum I

NURS 863

1-2

Leadership Seminar I

Fall Semester (9 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 836	3	Health Policy Analysis
NURS 837	3	Nursing Information Technology and Analysis
NURS 839	3	DNP Project II (135 Practicum Hours)

Spring Semester (2-6 Credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 861 or NURS 851	1-4	Leadership DNP Practicum II or Health Policy Practicum II
NURS 864	1-2	Leadership Seminar II

Course

credits

name

NURS 861

NURS 851

1-4

Leadership DNP Practicum II

Health Policy Practicum II

NURS 864

1-2

Leadership Seminar II

Summer or Fall Semester (2-6 Credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 861 or NURS 851	1-4	Leadership DNP Practicum II or Health Policy Practicum II
NURS 865	1-2	Leadership Seminar III

Course

credits

name

NURS 861

NURS 851

1-4

Leadership DNP Practicum II

Health Policy Practicum II

NURS 865

1-2

Leadership Seminar III

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Nursing

Graduate

MSN

Nursing

Doctoral

BSN to DNP

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.

APRN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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APRN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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Degree Type

Post-Master's Certificate

About

Learn to meet and care for your ethnically and culturally diverse patients where they are—not where you’d like them to be.

Introduction

You don’t need to look like or share beliefs with patients to provide quality patient care, but it is important to recognize how our biases can affect our work, our patients, and our patients’ experiences within any larger health care system. As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), you can make a difference in the lives of underserved, urban populations who may not feel comfortable or knowledgeable to navigate their own health and care alone.

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Learn how to:

Apply advanced knowledge from sciences and humanities to support advanced nursing practice and role development
Advance nursing practice through advanced knowledge of nursing theories and concepts
Apply knowledge and skills to specialized nursing roles
Apply advanced knowledge and skills to the research process
Use appropriate theoretical frameworks to provide care for urban-based ethnically and culturally diverse clients, in health and illness
Plan, initiate, and evaluate change in the health care system
Use computers and other technologies to manage, evaluate, and investigate health care issues
Develop and implement leadership strategies to improve health care
Foster continuity of care through collaboration with multi-disciplined health care teams
Advocate for health care consumer improvement and advancement of the nursing profession
Serve the nursing profession as a lifelong learner and professional member of society
Apply program knowledge and skills to doctoral study
Demonstrate inter and intra professional effective communication necessary for activities that enhance the care environment to include planning, implementation and evaluation of care to target populations

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

The Family Nurse Practitioner certificate responds to the health personnel trends and needs of urban state, national, and international communities. Courses focus on the roles and responsibilities of being a Family Nurse Practitioner, and preparing students to practice and lead family care across a variety of health care environments.

Our program provides the environment for practicing nurse professionals to learn and advance the skills needed to serve as experts in the specialized area of primary health care for individuals, families and groups. Graduates incorporate advanced theory and research into the competencies required to assume responsibility and accountability for the health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of health for issues related to culturally diverse clients and their families.

Admission Requirements

Any student interested in the graduate-level Family Nurse Practitioner certificate must have the following:

Master’s degree in Nursing
3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for all Master’s coursework
At least 1 graduate-level course in research
At least 1 graduate-level in statistics

Important Application Dates

The FNP program admits students for fall, spring, and summer terms. The deadlines to submit your application and all required documentation to the Office of Admissions are:

April 15th for fall semester

To be considered for admission to the graduate-level Family Nurse Practitioner certificate, submit or prepare for the following:

��Ƶ online application and application fee
Personal statement detailing your professional goals and objectives
Official transcripts from each college or university attended Proof of satisfactory completion of statistics and nursing research courses (may be shown within official transcripts)
3 letters of recommendation highlighting your personal and professional qualifications
Photocopy of R.N. licensure active in the State of Maryland or current member of the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact
Official English equivalency scores (for International Student applicants only)
Personal interview

We recommend you keep copies of all your application documents for your records. These application documents may include transcripts, recommendations, and applications. Also, be sure to contact the School of Graduate Studies as soon as you apply to schedule a meeting with a graduate faculty member.

Important Date to Remember

April 15th is application deadline for fall semester

Study Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. While most graduate students follow this study plan, your journey may have different requirements.

Fall Semester (7 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 610	3	Advanced Principles of Pathophysiology
NURS 600	4	Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion

Spring Semester (9 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 660	3	Primary Health Care for Adults/Older Adults in the Family
NURS 661	3	Primary Health Care for Adults/Older Adults in the Family Practicum
NURS 615	3	Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

Summer Semester (5 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 650	2	Primary Health Care for Women in the Family
NURS 651	3	Primary Health Care for Women in the Family Practicum

Fall Semester (6 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 640	3	Primary Health Care for Children in the Family
NURS 641	3	Primary Health Care for Children in the Family Practicum

Spring Semester (4 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 700	4	Primary Health Care for the Family (Practicum)

Related Nursing and Health Programs

Nursing

Graduate

MSN

Nursing

Doctoral

DNP

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.

Nursing, Master's

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Nursing, Master's

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Degree Type

Master of Science in Nursing

About

Advance your passion for patient care at the same time you advance your career.

Introduction

Nursing is a varied and complex field full of lucrative professional and leadership opportunities. A graduate education can help you meet the challenges of increasing responsibilities as well as critical staffing and leadership needs.

With a variety of specializations, the field of nursing offers lucrative salary ranges for practitioners and leaders with specialized skill. And for those who want to leave active practice, an advanced degree can open the door to mentorship and educator roles, where you play an active part in helping other nurses succeed.

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Learn how to:

Apply advanced knowledge from sciences and humanities to support advanced nursing practice and role development
Advance nursing practice through advanced knowledge of nursing theories and concepts
Apply knowledge and skills to specialized nursing roles
Apply advanced knowledge and skills to the research process
Use appropriate theoretical frameworks to provide care for urban-based ethnically and culturally diverse clients, in health and illness
Plan, initiate, and evaluate change in the health care system
Use computers and other technologies to manage, evaluate, and investigate health care issues
Develop and implement leadership strategies to improve health care
Foster continuity of care through collaboration with multi-disciplined health care teams
Advocate for health care consumer improvement and advancement of the nursing profession
Serve the nursing profession as a lifelong learner and professional member of society
Apply program knowledge and skills to doctoral study
Demonstrate inter and intra professional effective communication necessary for activities that enhance the care environment to include planning, implementation and evaluation of care to target populations

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

The graduate nursing program at Coppin responds to the health personnel trends and needs of Baltimore City's urban communities. Additionally, it prioritizes academic and professional education. Students continue to build on theoretical foundations, analyze and critique research and practice literature, as well as engage in opportunities to determine and implement best practices.

Our program provides the space for practicing nurse professionals to learn and advance the skills needed to serve as experts who provide direct patient care in specialized clinical areas. Graduates incorporate advanced theory and research into the competencies required to assume responsibility and accountability for the health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of health for issues related to culturally diverse clients.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Admission Requirements

The MSN is an advanced degree that builds on foundational skills learned in an undergraduate program. Submit all application materials to the School of Graduate Studies.

Admission requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
��Ƶ online application
3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. We may offer provisional acceptance for prospective students with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Satisfactory completion of a basic Statistics course Copy of active nursing license in at least 1 state or foreign country. Please note, some courses require a U.S. license.
3 professional recommendations that highlight your personal and professional qualifications
Personal interview

Important Date to Remember

April 15th is application deadline for fall semester

Study Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. While most graduate students follow this study plan, your journey may have different requirements.

Fall Semester (10 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 610	3	Advanced Principles of Pathophysiology
NURS 600	4	Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion
NURS 582	3	Research in Nursing

Winter Semester (2 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 620	2	Theoretical Foundation for the Practice of Nursing

Spring Semester (12 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 660	3	Primary Health Care for Adults/Older Adults in the Family
NURS 661	3	Primary Health Care for Adults/Older Adults Practicum
NURS 615	3	Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 512	3	Research on Urban Family Health

Summer Semester (7 credits)

course	credits	name
NURS 650	2	Primary Health Care for Women in the Family
NURS 651	3	Primary Health Care for Women in the Family Practicum
NURS 500	2	Ethics in Nursing

Fall Semester (12 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 640	3	Primary Health Care for Children in the Family
NURS 641	3	Primary Health Care for Children Practicum
NURS 513	3	Non-Thesis Research Project
NURS 720	3	Master's Thesis Guidelines

Spring Semester (11 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 700	4	Primary Health Care for the Family (Practicum)
NURS 520	2	Epidemiology
NURS 721	3	Master's Thesis Guidelines
NURS 505	2	Health System Policy Organization and Finance

Electives

Course	credits	name
NURS 507	2	Global Health: Problems and Issues

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Post-Master's

Certificate

Nursing

Doctoral

DNP

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.

Nursing, Accelerated Second Degree

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Nursing, Accelerated Second Degree

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Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

About

Make your next career your best career. Become a nurse, and pursue a career that can transform your life and the lives of others.

Introduction

Maybe you’re looking for a career that’s personally fulfilling? Or you want to work in a profession with jobs on the rise? Maybe you’re motivated by salary incentives or advancement opportunities? With a career in nursing, you don’t have to choose. Nurses are critical to any health care infrastructure and ability to provide quality patient care—and there’s a growing shortage. Older generations are retiring from patient care, leadership, and administration positions opening the door for new generations of nursing professionals and leaders.

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Program Requirements

Sample Degree Plan

Learn how to:

Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, natural, and behavioral sciences as a foundation for safe, client-centered nursing practice.
Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a variety of settings.
Demonstrates clinical judgment based on evidence-based practice for individual, families and groups.
Demonstrates proficiency in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality health care.
Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare policy and regulations to assist individuals, families and groups to identify and mobilize resources to meet health care needs.
Collaborate with consumers, members of the health care team and others to improve the delivery of health care.
Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for individuals, families and groups to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and groups.
Demonstrates professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for nursing practice.
Apply the nursing process to deliver and manage nursing care for culturally diverse individuals, families and groups across the life span in a variety of health settings.
Use clinical reasoning strategies, communication and other affective skills as well as psychomotor skills to provide therapeutic nursing intervention to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups in varying health states.

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

Admission Requirements

Any student interested in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The application process has several steps, and requires you to submit application materials to both the Office of Admissions and the College of Health Professions Academic Success Center (formerly the STAR Office). Be sure to pay attention to when and where you must submit any required documentation.

To be considered for admission to the Accelerated Second Degree BSN undergraduate program, submit the following:

��Ƶ online application
Official ATI TEAS entrance examination scores. Submit to the CHP's Academic Success Center only.
Personal essay detailing your philosophy of nursing and professional goals
Current resume
3 letters of recommendation using the Nursing Recommendation Form. Submit to the CHP’s Academic Success Center only.
Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. For students who have completed any education in a college or university outside of the U.S or related territory, be sure to submit a course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluation agency. Submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and the CHP's Academic Success Center.
Interview
Signed Acknowledgement Form, if offered admission

What to Include in Your Application Essay

Your essay is an important part of your admissions application. Reading your essay is one way we learn more about your interest in earning a BSN, and how you’ll fit within the program. Be sure to:

Share your reason(s) for pursuing a career in nursing
Explain how the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program will help you achieve your professional goals
Identify factors that prompted this career change
Explain why Coppin is the right school to complete your nursing education
Discuss your long-term goals and plans Include a brief summary of significant work experience, starting directly after high school
Detail how previous work and educational experiences relate to nursing Discuss how you’ll handle academic and program demands in addition to personal responsibilities during your accelerated education

Important Dates to Remember

December 1st is Early Decision deadline
February 1st is Final Decision deadline

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Second Degree BSN, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among General Education Requirements (GERs), course prerequisites, and major courses. Each section below explains the range of course offerings.

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for Health Information Management majors, your program plan should also include:

GER Requirement	Course options
Mathematics	MATH 203: Basic Statistics
Behavioral and Social Science	PSYC 201: General Psychology and SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology
Natural Sciences	BIOL 107: Comprehensive Review of Life Sciences or BIOL 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and CHEM 103: General Chemistry (Prereq. MATH 110)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues	SPCH 105: Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 202: Principles and Practices of Interviewing or SPCH 204 Critical Listening

Core Courses (17 credits)

Course	Credits	Name
BIOL 203	4	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 308	4	Microbiology
HSC 213	3	Principles and Practices in Nutrition
NURS 319	3	Pathophysiology
PSYC 335	3	Developmental Psychology

Sample Degree Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. The plan below is just an example—your journey may have different requirements.

This Session runs for 7 1/2 weeks from the 4th week of August – 3rd week of October.

Course	credits	name
NURS 121	2	Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 217	3	Health Assessment
NURS 310	3	Pharmacology
NURS 323	6	Medical Surgical: Adult/Older Adult (15 weeks)

This Session runs for 7 1/2 weeks from the 4th week of October – December.

Course	credits	name
NURS 210	3	Nursing Informatics
NURS 323	6	Medical Surgical: Adult/Older Adult (15 weeks)
NURS 411	2	Contemporary Issues

This Session runs for 7 1/2 weeks from January – March.

Course	credits	name
NURS 320	5	Maternity and Women's Health

This Session runs for 7 1/2 weeks from the 4th week of March – through May.

Course	credits	name
NURS 315	3	Research in Nursing
NURS 321	5	Nursing of Children

This Session runs for 6 weeks from May – July.

Course	credits	name
NURS 432	4	Mental Health Nursing

This Session runs for 6 weeks from July – August.

Course	credits	name
NURS 430	4	Community Nursing

This Session runs for 15 weeks from August – December.

Course	credits	name
NURS 415	3	Special Topics
NURS 421	3	Leadership in Nursing
NURS 424	6	Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
NURS 480	3	Senior Practicum

Please note: Students who are not successful on the 2nd comprehensive examination taken during their final semester must enroll in NURS 410: Scientific Principles in Nursing.

Related Nursing and Health Programs

Nursing

Undergraduate

BSN, Traditional

BSN, RN to BSN

Nursing

Graduate

MSN

Nursing

Post-Master's

Certificate

Nursing

Doctorate

DNP

Health Information Management

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.

Nursing, RN to BSN

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Nursing, RN to BSN

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Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

About

An RN will get you in the door; a BSN will help you advance professionally—and give you the skills to hold the door open for others.

Introduction

Why come back to school for your BSN? Like other highly specialized fields, nursing is varied and complex. Additional education can help position you as an advanced professional in your field. When you earn a BSN, you’re building on top of your skills as an RN. Nurses with BSNs are better trained in specialty areas and often eligible for higher salaries.

On This Page

Program Requirements

Sample Degree Plan

Learn how to:

Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, natural, and behavioral sciences as a foundation for safe, client-centered nursing practice.
Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a variety of settings.
Demonstrates clinical judgment based on evidence-based practice for individual, families and groups.
Demonstrates proficiency in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality health care.
Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare policy and regulations to assist individuals, families and groups to identify and mobilize resources to meet health care needs.
Collaborate with consumers, members of the health care team and others to improve the delivery of health care.
Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for individuals, families and groups to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and groups.
Demonstrates professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for nursing practice.
Apply the nursing process to deliver and manage nursing care for culturally diverse individuals, families and groups across the life span in a variety of health settings.
Use clinical reasoning strategies, communication and other affective skills as well as psychomotor skills to provide therapeutic nursing intervention to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups in varying health states.

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

Admission Requirements

Any student interested in the RN to BSN program must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The application process has several steps, and requires you to submit application materials to both the Office of Admissions and the College of Health Professions Academic Success Center (formerly the STAR Office). Be sure to pay attention to when and where you must submit any required documentation.

To be considered for admission to RN to BSN undergraduate program, submit the following:

��Ƶ online application
Personal essay detailing your philosophy of nursing and professional goals
Current resume
Active unencumbered RN license in Maryland or participating state in the Nurse Multi-State Licensure Compact
3 letters of recommendation using the Nursing Recommendation Form. Submit to the CHP’s Academic Success Center only.
Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. For students who have completed any education in a college or university outside of the U.S or related territory, be sure to submit a course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluation agency. Submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and the CHP’s Academic Success Center.

Note: RN to BSN students do not need to take the ATI TEAS exam. Prospective students may also be invited to come in for an interview.

Important Dates to Remember

December 1st is Early Decision deadline
February 1st is Final Decision deadline

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among General Education Requirements (GERs), course prerequisites, and major courses. Each section below explains the range of course offerings.

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for Health Information Management majors, your program plan should also include:

GER Requirement	Course options
Mathematics	MATH 131 College Algebra
Behavioral and Social Science	PSYC 201: General Psychology and SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology
Natural Sciences	BIOL 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues	Any HEED course or MISY 150 Technology Fluency or equivalent
Hum & Fine Arts	WLIT 207 World Lit or equivalent PHIL 102 Logic or equivalent SPCH 105 Speech or equivalent HIST 201 World Hist I or equivalent HIST 205 African American History or equivalent
English	ENGL 101 Composition I and ENGL 102 Composition II

Pre-requisites or Electives (26 credits)

Course	Name
FRSEM 101	Freshman Seminar
HSC 213	Principles and Practices of Nutrition
BIOL 101	Biological Science
BIOL 308	Microbiology or equivalent
CHEM 101	General Chemistry I
NURS 319	Pathophysiology
MATH 203	Basic Statistics
PSYC 335	Developmental Psychology

Program Core

These courses are based on RN licensure and Maryland State Articulation Agreement.

Course	Name	Credits
NURS 310	Pharmacology	3
NURS 320	Maternity and Women's Health	5
NURS 321	Nursing Care for Children	5
NURS 323	Medical/Surgical Nursing	6
NURS 424	Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing	6
NURS 432	Mental Health Nursing	4

Sample Degree Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. The plan below is just an example—your journey may have different requirements.

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 210	3	Nursing Informatics
NURS 216	3	Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
NURS 217	3	Health Assessment (Required Clinical Component)
NURS 220	3	Ethics in Nursing
NURS 315	3	Research in Nursing

Spring Semester (9 credits)

Course	Credits	Name
NURS 411	2	Contemporary Issues in Nursing
NURS 421	3	Leadership in Nursing
NURS 430	4	Community Health (Required Clinical Component)

Related Nursing and Health Programs

Nursing

Undergraduate

BSN, Traditional

BSN, 2nd Deg.

Nursing

Graduate

MSN

Nursing

Post-Master's

Certificate

Nursing

Doctorate

DNP

Health Information Management

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.

Nursing, Traditional

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Nursing, Traditional

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Degree Type

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

About

Nurses play a critical role in delivering quality care and leading efforts to improve health access, outcomes, and education—and we need new nurses now more than ever.

Introduction

Sometimes choosing a career can mean deciding between personal fulfillment or professional growth and compensation. With a career in nursing, you don’t have to choose. Nurses are critical to any health care infrastructure and ability to provide quality patient care—and there’s a growing shortage. Older generations are retiring from patient care, leadership, and administration positions opening the door for a new wave of nursing professionals and leaders. That next wave is you.

On This Page

Program Requirements

Sample Degree Plan

What You'll Learn

Learn how to:

Synthesize knowledge from the humanities, natural, and behavioral sciences as a foundation for safe, client-centered nursing practice.
Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in a variety of settings.
Demonstrates clinical judgment based on evidence-based practice for individual, families and groups.
Demonstrates proficiency in information management and patient care technology in the delivery of quality health care.
Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare policy and regulations to assist individuals, families and groups to identify and mobilize resources to meet health care needs.
Collaborate with consumers, members of the health care team and others to improve the delivery of health care.
Integrate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for individuals, families and groups to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and groups.
Demonstrates professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for nursing practice.
Apply the nursing process to deliver and manage nursing care for culturally diverse individuals, families and groups across the life span in a variety of health settings.
Use clinical reasoning strategies, communication and other affective skills as well as psychomotor skills to provide therapeutic nursing intervention to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups in varying health states.

750+ Course Options

The ��Ƶ Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

A combination of academic and professional education, our program prepares graduates to work in emerging nurse generalist roles, and/or pursue graduate study. We base our curriculum on nursing science, incorporating theoretical foundations of the humanities, liberal arts, basic and applied sciences.

This complex field requires knowledge of not only nursing practice, but also humanities, behavioral and natural sciences. You’ll learn to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams, prepare to handle complex challenges, and provide care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of health care settings.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Admission Requirements

Any student interested in the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The application process has several steps, and requires you to submit application materials to both the Office of Admissions and the College of Health Professions Academic Success Center (formerly the STAR Office). Be sure to pay attention to when and where you must submit any required documentation. .

To be considered for admission to the Traditional BSN undergraduate program, submit the following:

��Ƶ online application
Official ATI TEAS entrance examination scores. Submit to the CHP’s Academic Success Center only.
3 letters of recommendation using the Nursing Recommendation Form. Submit to the CHP’s Academic Success Center only.
Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. For students who have completed any education in a college or university outside of the U.S or related territory, be sure to submit a course-by-course evaluation by an approved evaluation agency. Submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and the CHP’s Academic Success Center.

Important Date to Remember

February 1st is the Final Decision deadline

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Students must complete 40 GER credits. Specifically for Health Information Management majors, your program plan should also include:

GER Requirement	Course options
Mathematics	MATH 203: Basic Statistics
Behavioral and Social Science	PSYC 201: General Psychology and SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology
Natural Sciences	BIOL 107: Comprehensive Review of Life Sciences or BIOL 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and CHEM 103: General Chemistry (Prereq. MATH 110)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues	SPCH 105: Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 202: Principles and Practices of Interviewing or SPCH 204 Critical Listening

Core Courses (18 credits)

Course	Credits	Name
BIOL 203	4	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 308	4	Microbiology
HSC 213	3	Principles and Practices in Nutrition
NURS 319	3	Pathophysiology
PSYC 335	3	Developmental Psychology
NURS 221	1	Nursing as a Profession

Comprehensive Exam

All nursing students must sit for a comprehensive exam during their final semester.

Sample Degree Plan

Be sure to connect with your academic advisor to plan your semester courses. The plan below is just an example—your journey may have different requirements.

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Course	credits	name
ENGL 101	3	English Composition I
BIOL 107	4	Comprehensive Preview of Life Sciences
MATH 110	3	College Algebra
FRSEM 101	1	Freshman Seminar
HIST 20X	3	World History I or U.S. History I or African American History I
IDIS XXX	3	IDIS or ART or LANG or THEA or MUSC or PHED

Spring Semester (17 credits)

course	credits	name
ENGL 102	3	English Composition II
CHEM 103	4	Chemistry for Health Sciences
BIOL 201	4	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
SOCI 201	3	Introduction to Sociology
HIST 20X	3	World History II or U.S. History II or African-American History II

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Course	credits	name
SPCH 105	3	Speech Communications
PHIL 103	3	Introduction to Philosophy
PSYC 201	3	General Psychology
BIOL 203	4	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
NURS 213 or HSC 213	3	Normal/Applied Nutrition or Principles and Practices in Nutrition

Spring Semester (17 credits)

Course	credits	name
MATH 203	3	Basic Statistics
BIOL 308	4	Microbiology
NURS 221	1	Nursing as a Profession
NURS 319	3	Pathophysiology
WLIT 207 or ENGL 2XX	3	World Literature or Any 200-level English Course
PSYC 335	3	Developmental Psychology

Fall Semester (12 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 217	3	Health Assessment
NURS 310	3	Pharmacology
NURS 323	6	Medical Surgical Nursing: Adult/Older Adult

Spring Semester (13 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 320	5	Maternity and Women's Health
NURS 321	5	Nursing Care of Children
NURS 329	3	Nursing Informatics

Fall Semester (13 credits)

Course	credits	name
NURS 315	3	Research in Nursing
NURS 411	2	Contemporary Issues in Nursing
NURS 430	4	Community Nursing
NURS 432	4	Mental Health Nursing

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Course	Credits	Name
NURS 415	3	Special Topics
NURS 421	3	Leadership in Nursing
NURS 424	6	Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
NURS 480	3	Senior Practicum

Related Nursing and Health Programs

Nursing

Undergraduate

BSN, RN to BSN

BSN, 2nd Deg.

Health Information Management

College

Nursing is in the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions.