Nursing, BS (2024-2025)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four and a half years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5

Year 1

Fall Semester (13 units)

BIOL 65 OR BIOL 65O - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s) (B2+B3)
CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry
3 unit(s) (B1+B3)
ENGL 1A - First Year Writing
3 unit(s) (A2)
CHAD 70 - Lifespan Development in a Global Context
3 unit(s) (E)

Spring Semester (14 units)

BIOL 66 - Human Physiology
5 unit(s) (B2+B3)
COMM 20 - Public Speaking 3 unit(s) (A1)
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics
3 unit(s) (B4)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (14 units)

MICR 20 - General Bacteriology
5 unit(s) (B2+B3)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
NUFS 8 - Nutrition for the Health Professions
3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
PSYC 1 - Introduction to Psychology
3 unit(s) (D)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (13 units)

NURS 100WE - Evidence Based Practice Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
NURS 10 - Leadership I
2 unit(s)
NURS 11 - Introduction to Pharmacology
2 unit(s)
NURS 12 - Health Assessment & Skills I
3 unit(s)
NURS 13A - Gerontological Nursing Theory
2 unit(s)
NURS 13B - Geriatric Nursing Practicum
1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

NURS 20A - Adult Care Management I
4 unit(s)
NURS 20B - Adult Care Clinical Practicum I
3 unit(s)
NURS 22 - Health Assessment & Skills in Nursing II
2 unit(s)
NURS 123A - Mental Health Theory
3 unit(s)
NURS 123B - Mental Health Practicum
2 unit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (13 units)

NURS 32 - Health Assessment & Skills III
1 unit(s)
NURS 161 - Leadership II
2 unit(s)
NURS 168A - Maternal Newborn Theory
3 unit(s)
NURS 168B - Maternal Newborn Practicum
2 unit(s)
NURS 165A - Child Health Theory
3 unit(s)
NURS 165B - Child Health Practicum
2 unit(s)
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Spring Semester (14 units)

NURS 166 - Simulation I
1 unit(s)
NURS 167A - Adult Care Management II
4 unit(s)
NURS 167B - Adult Care Clinical Practicum II
3 unit(s)
NURS 164AR - Community Health Theory for Nursing BS Program
(Area R) 3 unit(s)
NURS 164B - Community Health Practicum
3 unit(s)

Year 5

Fall Semester (10 units)

NURS 178 - Leadership III
3 unit(s) (Area S)
NURS 177 - Senior Preceptorship
4 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

The overall requirements are the same for undergraduate students and post baccalaureate students in the BSN program. Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” or better or “Credit” in each nursing course and in all prerequisites and corequisite courses for the nursing major (see admission impaction supplemental criteria. In addition, students must pass background and drug clearances and obtain personal professional liability insurance through the School’s designated vendor. Students must carry personal health insurance at all times. Policies are posted on The Valley Foundation School of Nursing website at www.sjsu.edu/nursing.

Major Exceptions: This degree program meets certain University Requirements through approved major modifications. Please see the Major Exceptions area in the Policy and Procedures section of this catalog to identify the specific adjustments for this degree program or contact your major advisor for more details.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements: All courses required in the major (preparation, major, and electives) require a grade of “C” or better or “Credit” (see admission impaction supplemental criteria). In addition, students must pass background and drug clearances. Policies are posted on The Valley Foundation School of Nursing website.