Pre-Nursing Program Description
Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Partnership
Associate of Science (Pre-Nursing)
This 74-hour associate degree program is designed for students who want to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree program at a college of nursing.* This program not only meets the typical 62 hours of pre-nursing program curriculum requirements from most colleges of nursing, but also adds an additional 12 hours of courses in Bible and Christian worldview studies that meet the University’s mission of “nurturing and equipping Christians with a Biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world.” Graduates of the A.S. (Pre-Nursing) program will:
| 1. Desire to pursue and complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at an accredited college of nursing. | |
2. Have sufficient understanding of the scientific and health information required in standard pre-nursing programs to be able to pursue successfully a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. |
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3. Demonstrate critical thinking, good communication, and collaborative learning skills as a member of the health profession. |
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4. Understand and express a Christian worldview that includes respect for others and a compassion to help those who are hurting. |
* Note that LCU is not a college of nursing but has established a partnership agreement with the Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing in nearby Peoria, Illinois, that enables graduates of this associate’s degree program to have priority in admission to their 62-hour Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Program Requirements:
All students are expected to adhere to the guidelines listed in the Nursing Program Handbook (which will contain the Partnership Agreement with Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing and any work that the student must complete prior to transferring).
| 1. Bible and Theology | 12 Hours |
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| BI 111 Introduction to the Bible* | 3 |
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| BI 114 Principles of Bible Study I | 3 |
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| NT 141 Life of Christ I | 3 |
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| TH 160 Basic Christian Beliefs | 3 |
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Total: |
12 |
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| 2. General Education | 24 Hours |
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| ID 101 Intro to World Views | 3 |
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| ID 201 Ancient Civilizations | 3 |
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| LA 111 Intro to Written Comp | 3 |
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| LA 113 Intro to Speech | 3 |
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| LA 210 Adv. Composition | 3 |
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| SS164 Sociology | 3 |
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| SS171 Psychology | 3 |
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| HI 341 History of the Restoration Movement | 3 |
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Total: |
24 |
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3. Christian Ministries |
7 Hours |
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| CM 099 AIM: A Christ-Centered Life | 0 |
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| CM 100, 101 Service Learning, Chapel | 0 |
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| CM 152 Intro to the Purpose of the Church | 3 |
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| CM 215 Discipleship in a Postmodern World | 2 |
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| CM 232 Teaching and Learning in the Church | 2 |
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Total: |
7 |
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| Pre-Nursing Courses | 31 Hours |
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| SC157 Chemistry and Society/Lab | 4 |
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| SC251/252 Microbiology/Lab | 4 |
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| MA190 Problem Solving | 3 |
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| MA295 Statistics | 3 |
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| PS 249/ED249 Lifespan Development | 3 |
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| SS268 Non-Western Religions | 3 |
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| Anatomy and Physiology I/II | 8 |
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| Nutrition | 3 |
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TOTAL HOURS: |
74 Hours* |
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