Contact Information:
General Information:
NURS Course Descriptions
Faculty Members
Degrees, Majors, Minors and Options:
Baccalaureate Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Graduate Degree -- consult the 
Graduate Catalog or
college office for details.
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Major and Degrees -- degrees link to the Degree/Academic Program
Requirements Reports (APRRs).
- Nursing (B.S.N.,
M.S., Ph.D.)
- Nursing B.S.N. Option:
- Nursing M.S. Options:
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Option
- Clinical Nurse Leader Option
- Family Nurse Practitioner Option
- Psyc-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Option
Undergraduate Minor
A minor is not required for the undergraduate program, although students
may select an optional minor from the list of approved university minors.
The college does not offer a nursing minor.
Introduction:
The College of Nursing offers a professional program leading to the
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and graduate programs leading to the
Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in
nursing. The college also offers a B.S.N./M.S. pathway for registered
nurses who graduated from associate degree nursing programs. A second
degree B.S.N./M.S. pathway may be offered in the near future for students who
are college graduates holding a baccalaureate or higher degree in a
non-nursing field.
The college is accredited by the National League for Nursing and approved
by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Upon recommendation of the faculty,
graduates of the college will be admitted to the licensing examination
administered by the state board. Graduation from the College of Nursing is not
the sole criterion for obtaining a license to practice nursing in Arizona.
Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of
Nursing. Graduates must satisfy licensure requirements independently of degree
requirements.
Prospective students should consult the College of Nursing for current
information about undergraduate programs. For information regarding graduate
study, please see the Graduate Catalog.
Nursing students are preparing for a profession which is exacting and in
which they must take responsibility for the lives and well-being of
others. The program which leads to the B.S.N. degree prepares the
graduate to begin practice as a professional nurse, and to undertake graduate
study in nursing. The curriculum is composed of prenursing and general
education courses, which are taken in University College, followed by the
professional nursing major. After having completed the prenursing phase of the
program, students are admitted selectively to the College of Nursing to begin
the nursing major in Fall or Spring. A minimum of 30 units of the nursing
major must be University credit course work. Selection of an optional minor
should be made in consultation with a College of Nursing advisor.
Any entering freshman who meets University admission requirements may be
admitted to University College for the prenursing portion of the program.
Transfer students must meet the same University admission requirements.
They may complete all freshman and sophomore general education requirements as
listed in the nursing program at another college or university, or may present
a combination of transfer and University of Arizona courses for consideration
for admission to the nursing major. Before a decision to transfer to The
University of Arizona is made, prospective transfer students are strongly
advised to have their previous course work evaluated by the College of
Nursing.
General Education Program:
All undergraduate students are required to complete a common general
education program. Designed to provide a foundation for university learning,
the program develops students' creative and analytical skills and integrates
knowledge across university disciplines.
Admission to the Professional Nursing Major:
There is a selection process before any student can be accepted into the
College of Nursing for the professional nursing courses. To be considered for
admission to the baccalaureate program, a student must have: removed any high
school deficiencies; completed designated prerequisites; earned a 2.750
grade-point average in designated prerequisites; and earned a cumulative
grade-point average of 2.750. Applicants must also be in good physical and
mental health; otherwise, they may be denied admission or, once admitted,
recommended for withdrawal.
Completion of prerequisite courses with a 2.750 average does not assure a
student of admission to the professional nursing courses. The number of
applicants admitted to the professional courses is limited by the resources of
the college. Admission to the professional phase of the program is
competitive. A grade-point average considerably above 3.00 is normally
required. Admission criteria for the College of Nursing are periodically
reviewed. Consult with the College of Nursing for current information.
All transfer students must have a minimum 2.750 average on all freshman and
sophomore courses for both University of Arizona and transfer credits for
consideration for admission to the college. Students who have done well at
other nursing schools may be permitted to transfer to The University of
Arizona. A letter from the dean or director of the nursing school stating that
the applicant is in good standing and eligible to continue nursing studies at
that institution is required.
All students entering the College of Nursing are required to have basic
computer knowledge, obtained in formal high school or college courses or
self-taught.
Students seeking acceptance to the College of Nursing for a Fall semester
need to file the special application form, obtained directly from the college,
by December 1 of the previous year in which they desire to enter and can
expect to hear of their status in early April. Students planning to enter the
college in a Spring semester must file this application by July 1 of the
previous year and can expect a response in early October. The College of
Nursing does not maintain a waiting list. Students wishing to reapply must
contact the College of Nursing regarding reapplication.
In addition to these requirements, registered nurses from associate degree
schools of nursing must hold a current, valid Arizona license to practice
nursing. For these applicants, acceptance of transfer credits will be
considered on an individual basis.
Students are required to take the University of Arizona Writing-Proficiency
Examination before starting their classes in the College of Nursing. Students
who have an unsatisfactory rating on the examination will be required to
complete developmental work acceptable to the College of Nursing.
Undergraduate Program:
Once admitted to the major, the student must be full time, attending five
consecutive semesters. During these semesters the student must be enrolled for
all required courses.
Clinical laboratories are in a variety of community settings. All students
in the clinical nursing courses are required to provide their own
transportation to the areas where they are assigned for patient-care
experience.
A candidate for the degree of B.S.N. must fulfill the requirements both in
number and kind of units as outlined in the catalog under which the student
has chosen to graduate. The graduation average must be 2.000 or better, with
an average of 2.000 or better for all work undertaken in the major field at
The University of Arizona
Graduation from the College of Nursing is not the sole criterion for
obtaining a license to practice nursing in Arizona. Licensing requirements are
the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing. Graduates must
satisfy licensure requirements independently of degree requirements.
Grading Policy for Nursing Courses:
The grade of "D" is unacceptable for courses in the nursing
major, including prenursing courses, as it does not reflect acceptable
performance. Prenursing students who do not complete a required course(s) with
a grade "C" or better must repeat the course. Students already
enrolled in the College of Nursing who do not complete a required course(s)
with a grade "C" or better, are not eligible to progress in the
professional nursing major. The student may be permitted to repeat the course
for credit. Students who receive grades below "C" in two courses
will be disqualified from the college.
Honors:
The college participates in the Honors Program.
For more information contact the college office listed
above.
