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Outline of Program

Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
General Microbiology 4 credits
Nutrition 3 credits
Introduction to Logic 3 credits
Human Growth and Development 3 credits
Diversity in Health and Illness 3 credits
N100A Foundations of Nursing: Professional Communication 3 units
N100B Foundations of Nursing: Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 units
N100C Foundations of Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Skills and Health Assessment 7 units
N100D Foundations of Nursing: Pharmacology 3 units
N200A Nursing in Health Promotion and Maintenance 7.5 units
N200B Nursing in Chronic and Acute Illness I 7.5 units
N200C Nursing in Chronic and Acute Illness II 7.5 units
N200D Nursing in Acute Illness and Complex Health Alterations 7.5 units
N300A Nursing the Growing Family 7.5 units
N300B Nursing in Acute and Chronic Psychiatric Illness 7.5 units
N400A Professional Role Formation and Transition 7 units
N400B NCLEX-RN Preparation 2 units

 Total Credit Units                                                                                             94

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Shadyside School of Nursing
Motor Square Garden
5900 Baum Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-623-2950​

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