Curriculum
The curriculum of the nursing program is rigorous. Chemistry and the biological sciences, as well as the social sciences, provide a strong foundation in the development of professional nurses. Half the courses in the curriculum are grounded in the discipline of nursing and half draw upon Hiram’s strong, longstanding liberal arts tradition.
The curriculum is designed around the 12-week, 3-week Hiram Plan, to be completed in four academic years. The curriculum incorporates, in addition to the nursing sequence of 65 credits (clinical and non-clinical courses), courses in the natural and social sciences, biomedical humanities, and liberal arts.
Nursing students attend classes with other Hiram students, many of whom will become physicians and biomedical researchers. Nurses will work side-by-side with these professionals as health care evolves to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
BSN Curriculum Plan
FIRST YEAR
| Fall 12 week (13 cr) | Spring 12 week (14 cr) |
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| Fall 3 week (4 cr) | Spring 3 week (4 cr) |
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SECOND YEAR
| Fall 12 week (13 or 14 cr) | Spring 12 week (14 cr) |
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| Fall 3 week (3 or 4 cr) | Spring 3 week (3 cr) |
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THIRD YEAR
| Fall 12 week (11 cr) | Spring 12 week (14 cr) |
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| Fall 3 week (4 cr) | Spring 3 week (3 cr) |
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FOURTH YEAR
| Fall 12 week (14 cr) | Spring 12 week (11 cr) |
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| Fall 3 week (4 cr) | Spring 3 week (4 cr) |
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Total Program Credits: 131
*Courses for the Biomedical Humanities Minor (20 credits)
**Courses with a clinical component
Hiram Core Requirements:
CM- Creative Methods |
EW- Experiencing the World UD-Understanding Diversity at Home ES- Meaning, Ethics and Social Responsibility CA- Social and Cultural Analysis Method |
updated 9/08