College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Department of Undergraduate Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -Prelicensure Program

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1st year

Fall Semester

BIOL 1345

MATH 1301

PSYC 1315*

ENGL 1301

SOCI 1311 OR KINE 2350

UNIV1131

Spring Semester

BIOL 2457*

BIOL 2458*

NURS 2200*

MATH 1308*

ENGL 1302

Summer

BIOL 2458*

CHEM 1451

HOURS 40

2nd year

Fall Semester

NURS 3366*

PSYC 3310*

ENGL 2338*

HIST1301

POLS 2311

Spring Semester

NURS 3365*

HIST 1302

UTA CORE: LANG, PHIL, & CULT UTA CORE: CREATIVE ARTS UPPER-DIVISION ELECTIVE

Summer

POLS 2312

HOURS 33

3rd year

Fall Semester

NURS 3320

NURS 3333

NURS 3632

Spring Semester

NURS 3261

NURS 3321

NURS 3381

NURS 3661

Summer

HOURS 26

Must be completed with a C or better within first

124 Degree Hours if required to take BIOL

two attempts, and completed before starting Upper-Division

Nursing courses.

4th year

Fall Semester

NURS 4199

NURS 4331

NURS 4341

NURS 4581

Spring Semester

NURS 4323

NURS 4350

NURS 4351

NURS 4462

Summer

HOURS 25

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 121**

College of Nursing & Health Innovation

Familiarize yourself with your degree plan

Focus on your core science courses such as BIOL 2457, BIOL 2458, BIOL 2460, and CHEM 1451

Focus on your pre-nursing courses such as NURS 2200, NURS 3365, and NURS 3366

Ensure all courses marked with an* are completed with a "C" or better by the second attempt

Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track to apply to the BSN Upper Division Program Understand and familiarize yourself with the BSN Upper Division Program Application process

Transition from BSN intended to BSN major*

Learn about research opportunities, professional growth, and study abroad opportunities for students at UTA

Apply for scholarships: Please consult Mav ScholarShop for relevant NURS scholarships

Familiarize yourself with the Nursing Student Success Center and the resources available

Maintain clinical compliance as required

Focus on your upper-division courses and ensure completion with a "C" or better to progress

Attend group advising presentation every semester

Enhance your UTA experience as a member of the Arlington Nursing Students Association and/or other nursing student organizations

Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact

Visit Student Activities to learn about student organizations, volunteer, and leadership opportunities

Learn more about student success resources available

Join the Health Innovation Council and connect with fellow students

Discover how Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society can connect you with others to promote nursing education goals and ideas

Consider a summer cooperative education opportunity

Speak with a professor about research opportunities in your department

Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities.

Attend speaker and special events

Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest form

Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities

Find out about volunteer opportunities in health care settings to gain experience

Meet with Director of Student Support about cooperative education opportunities

Take on a leadership role in a student club or association

Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities

* Must complete Upper-Division Program Application and be accepted in order to transition to BSN major. Please consult with your advisor.

Finish strong in your final clinical assignments and complete your capstone course

Prepare for the NCLEX and other licensing requirements

Volunteer to tutor other students in the Nursing Student Success Center

Continue to apply for relevant scholarships in ScholarShop

If considering graduate school, research graduate program options

Apply to graduate

Spread the word about what UTA nursing organizations are available and their support services

Gain leadership skills by becoming an officer in one of the nursing student organizations

Consider mentoring opportunities for incoming students by becoming a Peer Advisor

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

All Majors Job Fair

Federal Work Study

Internships

Interviews

MavMentors

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Leadership Institute

Leadership Minor

Student Governance

Student Organizations

Attend an alumni networking event

If considering graduate school, take a scholarship proposal-writing workshop and discuss options with your advisor

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Break Trips

Service Learning Courses

Service Learning Showcase

UTA Volunteers

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Apply Classroom Knowledge Outside the Classroom

Challenge Yourself

Prepare for Graduate School

Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers

What career options do I have with this major?

Clinical Practice

Clinical Support Roles

Education

Health Care Policy Leader

Leadership in Administration

Leadership Roles

Registered Nurse

Research

Workforce Skills

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Leadership: Take initiative, demonstrate effective decision-making and informed risk-taking, and motivate and encourage participation from others to work toward a shared vision.

Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.;

Career Readiness

Ability to Assume Increasing Responsibility and Leadership in the Delivery of Evidence-Based Nursing Care

Ability to Follow Orders and Direct Others

Ability to Handle Stress and Emergency Situations

Clinical Proficiency and Socialization Into Nursing Profession

Creativity

Demonstrate Mutual Respect, Honesty, Intellectual Inquiry, Sympathy and Concern

Effective Communication

Orientation to Detail

Physical Stamina and Emotional Stability

Responsibility

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

In addition, all students must complete four semesters of clinical rotations

Visit uta.edu/student-success/major_maps for the latest version of this major map.