Pre-B.S.N.
Certificate (C)
Purpose
To prepare associate degree Registered Nurses to enter B.S.N. bridge programs.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
Associate degree in nursing.
A detailed transcript review is required to individualize the program plan.
Admission to John Tyler Community College.
Prerequisite courses must be from an accredited college or university with achieved grades of “C” or better.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 112 English Composition II | 3 | |
| MTH 240 Statistics | 3 | |
| PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 | |
| PHI 220 Ethics | 3 | |
| PSY 200 Principles of Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY 203 Principles of Psychology Lab | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| BIO 205 Microbiology | 4 | |
| ENG 241 American Literature | 3 | |
| ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art | 3 | ART 102, ART 111 |
| HIS 101 History of Western Civilization | 3 | HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121 |
| HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition & Human Development | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 32 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- Each B.S.N. program has specific requirements that may differ.
- Students desiring to enter a B.S.N. bridge program should contact their nursing advisor at 622-8715 to schedule an appointment for transcript analysis. NOTE: Advising for this program is conducted through the Department of Nursing not the John Tyler Community College Counseling Office.
- Some B.S.N. bridge programs have a foreign language requirement to satisfy.
- All prerequisite courses for the pre-B.S.N. must be taken from an accredited university or college, achieving a “C” or better.
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Health Sciences: 804-622-8700 (Nursing Education Center).
2012-2013 Catalog
