2021-22 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 09, 2024  
2021-22 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nursing Major


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Total credits required: 100


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Students must complete a certified nurse aid (CNA) course prior to matriculating at Northwestern or in conjunction with Northwest Iowa Community College during the student’s first term.

RN to BSN Completion Option


Previously earned academic credits may be applied to the B.S.N. Upon application to the nursing major, students must present evidence of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse and content from college course work or credit* by examination equivalent (CLEP for non-nursing courses or ACT-PEP tests for nursing courses) in each of the following areas:

*Note:


A nursing diploma or degree that was earned more than 7 years prior to the application date will receive credit (i.e. work experience credit) for the courses listed above.

Total credits required: 124


Note:


Nursing course semester credits reflect lecture and clinical hours. A grade of C or above must be attained in all cognate and nursing courses. It is recommended that students complete NUR160, Nursing: Discerning Your Vocation.

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