RN Nursing Courses

RN curriculum requirements

Total semester hours: 71

Looking to complete the required classes to apply into the RN program? We’ve got you covered! UB offers prerequisite classes on a part or full-time basis in the evenings and online. Take your prerequisites at UB and earn points toward your RN application! Submit your application to get started on prerequisites today!

General education requirements - 31 credits

General education courses

Course Credits
ENGL 101 Academic Writing 3
PSYC 103 Intro to Psychology 3
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 3

Math/science courses

Must be completed with a C+ or higher.

Course Credits
MATH 103 Intermediate Algebra 3
BIOL 106/106L Elementary Microbiology w/lab 4
BIOL 113/113L Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab 4
BIOL 114/114L Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab 4
CHEM 105 Principles of General Chemistry OR
CHEM 113/113L Introductory Chemistry w/lab 4

RN program requirements - 40 credits

Semester 1

Course Credits
NURS 101 Foundations of Nursing Practice 5
NURS 204 Health Maintenance I: Health Assessment 3

Semester 2

Course Credits
NURS 208 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing 3
NURS 104 Nursing Care of Adult Clients I 5

Semester 3

Course Credits
NURS 205 Nursing Care of Adult Clients II 5
NURS 207 Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health Disorders 3

Semester 4

Course Credits
NURS 323 Essentials of Family Nursing 5
NURS 345 Leadership and Management Roles in Nursing 3

Semester 5

Course Credits
NURS 309 Nursing Care of Adult Clients III 6
NURS 311 Readiness for Professional Nursing Practice 2

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The associate degree in Nursing program at University of Bridgeport is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing.