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Master of Science in Nursing at JMU

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BSN: Nursing Core Course Sequences

About the Program

  • Classroom courses
  • Varied practicum activities
  • Health Assessment & Skills labs
  • Simulation Lab Experiences
  • Learning: Theory, Skills, Application

Special Sophomore Level Nursing Course

  • Nsg 270: Practicum: Nursing Fundamentals

Nursing Semesters

Semester I

  • Mainly Classroom:
    • 14 Classroom Credits
    • 1 Practicum Credit (approx. 3 hours per week)

Semester 2

  • Mainly Clinical
    • 6 Classroom Credits
    • 8 Practicum Credits (approx. 24 hours per week)

Semester 3

  • Mainly Classroom
    • 13 Classroom Credits
    • 2 Practicum credits (approx. 6 hours per week)

Semester 4

  • Mainly Clinical
    • 3 Classroom Credits
    • 9 Practicum Credits (approx. 27 hours per week)