Paramedic to BSN Program
The Paramedic to BSN Articulation program is specifically designed for the paramedic seeking to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Academic Requirements
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General Education Requirements (64-66 credit Hours) General Education requirements are designed to meet University requirements for graduation and School of Nursing prerequisite coursework. Courses may be completed at Washburn University or other accredited colleges, universities, or community colleges. Junior Composition must be completed at Washburn. |
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| Course Name | Credit Hours |
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Humanities Elective |
6 |
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Music, Theater or Art |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
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Biology/lab |
5 |
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Anatomy/lab |
4 |
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Physiology/lab |
4 |
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Chemistry/lab |
5 |
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Microbiology/lab |
4 |
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Intro to Physics |
3 |
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Statistics |
3 |
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Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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Nutrition |
3 |
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College Algebra |
3 |
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Freshman Composition |
3 |
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Junior Composition |
3 |
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Lifetime Wellness |
2 |
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Unrestricted Electives |
6 |
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Students may complete up to 6 hours of Humanities, University requirements and/or Unrestricted Electives in summer session after admission to the nursing major. |
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Required Nursing Courses (59 credit hours) |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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NU 303 |
Nursing Technologies I |
1* |
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NU 304 |
Health Assessment |
3* |
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NU 307 |
Family Health |
2 |
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NU 309 |
Nursing Concepts |
3 |
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NU 313 |
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I |
4* |
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NU 315 |
Nursing Practicum I |
2 |
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NU 340 |
Nursing Technologies II |
1* |
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NU 343 |
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II |
3 |
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NU 355 |
Nursing of Childbearing Families |
2 |
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NU 357 |
Childbearing Nursing Practicum |
1 |
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NU 358 |
Nursing of Children |
2 |
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NU 359 |
Nursing of Children Practicum |
1 |
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NU 385 |
Nursing II |
4 |
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NU 387 |
Nursing II Practicum |
1 |
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NU 440 |
Technologies III |
1 |
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NU 473 |
Nursing III |
4 |
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NU 477 |
Nursing III Practicum |
5 |
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NU 475 |
Nursing Research |
2 |
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NU 479 |
Professional Nursing Leadership |
3 |
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NU 489 |
Nursing IV Practicum |
2 |
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NU |
Elective |
2* |
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NU 482 |
Community/Public Health Nursing |
3 |
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NU 483 |
Community Health Nursing Practicum |
2 |
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NU 484 |
Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
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NU 486 |
Mental Health Nursing Practicum |
2 |
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NU 490 |
Capstone Practicum |
2 |
*Credit awarded for highlighted courses
Application Eligibility RequirementsMeet program and university admission requirements
- Satisfactory completion of prerequisite and general education requirements
- Have graduated from a Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited program based on the National Standard EMT-P curriculum or a Kansas approved program
- Possess current Kansas certification or National Registration
- If graduation was more than three years ago, 1000 hours of documented EMT-P work experience within the last three years
Students will complete a bridge course (2 credit hours) during the summer prior to admission as a nursing major. After successful completion of the bridge course, Washburn University School of Nursing will award eleven (11 credit hours) as listed:
| Bridge Course | 2 hr ( minimum enrollment may be required) | |
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NU 303 |
Nursing Technologies I |
1 hr |
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NU 340 |
Nursing Technologies II |
1 hr |
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NU 304 |
Health Assessment |
3 hr* |
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NU 313 |
Patho/Pharmacology I |
4 hr |
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NU 335 |
Nursing Elective |
2 hr |
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11 hr |
Tuition
Additional Information about School of Nursing Costs
School of Nursing Scholarship
Application Packet
