University of Portland Bulletin 2017-2018

Sample Program of Study for Nursing and Social Work

Degree Requirements for Nursing and Social Work

Freshman Year - Fall Semester

NRS 101Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare

3

BIO 205Foundations of Biology

3

BIO 005BIO 205 Workshop

0

PHL 150Introductory Philosophy

3

Social Science

3

THE 105Introduction to Theology

3

Freshman Year - Spring Semester

FA 207Introduction to Fine Arts

3

History

3

SW 205Social Welfare and Social Justice

3

MTH 161Elementary Statistics

3

ENG 112Thinking Through Literature

3

Freshman Year - Summer Semester

BIO 305Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

3

BIO 365Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1

1

THE 205The Bible, Past and Present

3

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester

BIO 359Microbiology for Nurses

3

BIO 379Microbiology Lab for Nurses

1

SW 325/SOC 325Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competence

3

SW 343Human Behavior in the Social Environment

3

NRS 202Nutrition

3

PHL 220Ethics

3

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester

BIO 306Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

3

BIO 366Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2

1

NRS 203Life Processes Across the Lifespan

3

SW 214/PSY 214/SOC 214Research Methods: Design

3

SW 313Social Welfare Policy

3

SW 386Interviewing and Counseling

3

Junior Year - Fall Semester

NRS 301Nursing Theory and Knowing: Concepts and Issues

2

NRS 310Multicultural Population Health Promotion

2

NRS 311Communication in Nursing

2

NRS 312Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

5

NRS 313Pathophysiology

3

Junior Year - Spring Semester

NRS 315Pharmacotherapeutics

3

NRS 321Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

4

NRS 322Adult and Elder Health I

6

Senior Year - Summer Semester I

NRS 414Evidence-based Nursing

3

NRS 421Adult and Elder Health II

6

Senior Year - Fall Semester

NRS 418Nursing of Families

2

NRS 422Maternal-Child Nursing

6

SW 480Theory and Methods of Social Work Practice I

3

SW 482Social Work Practicum I

6

Senior Year - Spring Semester

NRS 424Applied Population Health Nursing in a Multicultural Context

5

SW 481Theory and Methods of Social Work Practice II

3

SW 483Social Work Practicum II

6

THE 348Theological Dimensions of Suffering and Death

3

Senior Year - Summer Semester II

NRS 429Leadership in Professional Nursing

3

NRS 436Preparation for Professional Practice

1

NRS 498Capstone Clinical Immersion

5

Total Credit Hours: 151

  • Because nursing is a dynamic field, the nursing curriculum is subject to change at the School of Nursing’s discretion.
  • Freshmen entering in Fall 2017 will continue with the current 9-semester nursing curriculum (5 semesters in upper division). However, the current curriculum will be enhanced and modified in the junior and senior years (2019-21) to reflect the most current nursing knowledge and pedagogy. For more information visit the SON website.
  • The School of Nursing will implement an updated curriculum beginning Fall 2018. The updated curriculum will be an 8-semester program. Please go to the SON website for additional information.