The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program consists of a minimum of two years of intensive study in a set curriculum as a UIC student. Course work is a blend of didactic and clinical experiences. Below is a sample full-time traditional BSN schedule. The sequence of 300-level clinical courses will vary depending on the degree plan you develop with a College of Nursing advisor.
Fall Semester I
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
NURS 204
Professional Nursing 1
4
NURS 212
Health Assessment and Communication
3
NURS 221
Foundations of Nursing
6
NURS 223
Concepts in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I
4
Total
17
Spring Semester II
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
NURS 254
Professional Nursing 2
3
NURS 233
Concepts in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
3
NURS 321
Nursing Care of Adults across the Life Span
7
NURS 351
Nursing Care in Mental and Behavioral Health
4
Total
17
Fall Semester III
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
NURS 304
Clinical Concepts and Processes in Children’s and Family Health
4
NURS 377
Clinical Concepts and Processes in Mental Health
2
NURS 341 and/or NURS 331
Nursing Care of Children and Families and/or Nursing Care of Childbearing Women and Families
4
NURS 361 and/or NURS 371
Nursing Care of Populations (BSN) and/or Acute Care Nursing and Care Management
4
Total
14
Spring Semester IV
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
NURS 354
Professional Nursing 4
4
NURS 387
Senior Nursing Seminar
3
NURS 341 and/or NURS 331
Nursing Care of Children and Families and/or Nursing Care of Childbearing Women and Families
4
NURS 361 and/or NURS 371
Nursing Care of Populations (BSN) and/or Acute Care Nursing and Care Management
