This program combines the study of humanities and physical and behavioral sciences with professional nursing courses and clinical experience. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in critical thinking, communication and therapeutic nursing interventions when providing care for clients, families and communities. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the National Council for Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for entrance to graduate programs in nursing.
Students majoring in nursing must maintain a minimum 2.25 NMU cumulative grade point average and must complete all nursing courses with a minimum grade of “C”, or “S” when the course is graded "S/U". Courses required for admission to the nursing program must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-".
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Nursing - Baccalaureate department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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*Transfer Students: Other chemistry courses may be substituted for the Northern Michigan University chemistry course requirement [4 credits minimum] at the discretion of the nursing faculty.
The Nursing Department accepts biology courses (anatomy, physiology and microbiology) from other colleges and universities that are at least 3 credit hours. If any course that includes a laboratory component is less than 3 credit hours, the student will take the specific course at NMU or a substitute designated by the department.
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Bulletin
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