BSN Dual Degree 3+1 Nursing Program
NursingFeatured Courses
As a student in the nursing major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the nursing profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various nursing careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
BIO 253
Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 2. This course is a study of the normal structure and function of the human body. Topics covered include basic cellular biology and chemistry, tissue organization, the integumentary system, skeletal system, joints, muscular system and nervous system.
ENG 102
Experiences in Writing 3 credits
This course focuses on helping students develop effective processes for writing in multiple genres, including research-based academic projects and creative works. Students will learn techniques for generating ideas; giving and receiving feedback; finding, evaluating and integrating sources; adapting rhetorical strategies for audience and context; revising; and editing.
BIO 251
Medical Terminology 2 credits
Lecture 2. This course offers a systematic approach to understanding the language of medicine utilized by healthcare professionals. Medical terms will be introduced and defined through the context of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical and diagnostic procedures/tests. The course will focus on accurate spelling and pronunciation of terms; building knowledge of basic medical vocabulary with an emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining vowels; and practically applying these terms in various healthcare settings.
BIO 244
Nutrition 3 credits
A study of nutrients, their chemical structures, digestion, absorption and utilization in the body. The roles of nutrients, recommended allowances, their interactions and the results of deficiencies. May be used as an elective in general education component.
NursingSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
FYE 101
First-Year Experience 1 cr.
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 cr.
MATH 122
Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.
HHP 100
Lifetime Wellness 1 cr.
FINL 100
Financial Literacy I 0.5 cr.
REL 121
History and Literature of the Old Testament 3 cr.
ENG 102
Experiences in Writing 3 cr.
15.5 Total Credits
Semester 2
BIO 112
General Biology II 4 cr.
BIO 244
Nutrition 3 cr.
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
REL 131
History and Literature of the New Testament 3 cr.
CTA 103
Experiences in Human Communication 3 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 3
BIO 253
Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr.
CHEM 115
General Chemistry 4 cr.
BIO 251
Medical Terminology 2 cr.
THEO 210
Faith and Life 3 cr.
HHP 182
First Aid and CPR 1 cr.
14 Total Credits
Semester 4
BIO 254
Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr.
ART 101
Fundamentals of Art 3 cr.
ENG 201
Introduction to Literature 3 cr.
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
CTA 333
Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
16 Total Credits
Semester 5
SCI 490
Science Ethics 3 cr.
HIST 115
United States History 3 cr.
BIO 351
General Microbiology 4 cr.
HHP 275
Introduction to Public Health 2 cr.
PSY 221
Lifespan Development 3 cr.
15 Total Credits
Semester 6
BIO 350
Gross Anatomy 2 cr.
BIO 465
Human Diseases 3 cr.
BIO 322
Developmental Biology 3 cr.
HHP 489
Global Health 3 cr.
ECTA 160
Studies in Cinema 3 cr.
FINL 400
Financial Literacy II 0.5 cr.
14.5 Total Credits
Nursing Faculty
As experts in nursing, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.