Plan of Study
Accelerated B.S. in Nursing
Note: The Accelerated B.S. in Nursing program is not currently accepting applications for new students. The information on this page is for current students in the program only.
What follows is a sample plan that meets the post-bachelor’s degree prescribed requirements within a five-semester plan of study at VCU. Please contact your adviser before beginning course work toward a degree.
| Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | NURS 201: Concepts of Professional Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 202: Technologies of Nursing Practice | 6 | |
| NURS 261:Health Assessment for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | IPEC 501: Foundations of Interprofessional Practice | 1 |
| NURS 335: Nursing of Women | 5 | |
| NURS 345: Nursing of Children | 5 | |
| NURS 365: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 3 | |
| Spring | IPEC 502: Interprofessional Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 1 |
| NURS 325: Nursing of Adults I | 6 | |
| NURS 355: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 5 | |
| NURS 366: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 3 | |
| NURS 403: Evidence-based Practice in Health Care | 3 | |
| Summer | NURS 425: Nursing of Adults II | 6 |
| NURS 478: Leadership and Management in Health Care: Theory and Application | 3 |
| Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | IPEC 561: IPE Virtual Geriatric Case or IPEC 562: IPE Quality Improvement Project Practicum or IPEC 563: Interprofessional Complex Care Coordination | 2 |
| NURS 416: Community Health Nursing | 5 | |
| NURS 498: Senior Synthesis | 8 |
Total Hours: 67
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 122.