Nursing Program Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is designed to provide the industry standard BSN degree. Upon graduation, the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and practice as a Registered Nurse.
Four-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Admission Requirements
Admission into the 4-Year BSN Program is based on the student’s high school GPA, other college and university transfer grades, Native American preference, Veteran’s Priority of Service status, applicant’s references, and applicant’s essay.
Native American Preference Policy
SKC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identification, gender, age, or disability except as allowed by the Indian Preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Consistent with this provision and the mission of the College, the Nursing Program gives preference to enrolled tribal members and descendants traceable to the second generation during the admissions process.
Veteran Priority of Service Policy
The requirement to provide priority of service to veterans applies to all programs that receive funding from the United States Department of Labor. "Veteran" is defined as a person who served at least one day in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The Veteran Priority of Service Policy is available at the Nursing Department upon request.
BSN Program Admission Process
Students must complete applications for Salish Kootenai College AND the Nursing Program by June 7, 2024 for consideration to be considered for the Fall 2024 cohort. Students are encouraged to apply online at SKC Admissions (for the SKC college application) and nursing.skc.edu (for the Nursing Program application). Please check the SKC college website (SKC Admissions) for required documents that need to accompany your SKC application.
The following documents must be included in the nursing program application.
- BSN application form
- Essay responses—please refer to nursing.skc.edu for essay questions and requirements
- Copies of unofficial transcripts verifying all college coursework completed to date
- Background check; please refer to nursing.skc.edu on background check process
- Immunizations; please refer to nursing.skc.edu on the immunization requirements
Upon receipt of the student’s background check, essay, transcripts, application, and immunization records, the admissions committee will meet and determine the successful candidates for admission. Students will be notified of the admission committee’s decision by June 18, 2024. Students must submit an ‘acceptance consent’ form by June 26, 2024 in order to secure their place in the Fall Admission cohort. Failure to submit the ‘acceptance consent’ form by June 26, 2024 will result in forfeiture of the admission and someone from the wait list being moved up to take the open space.
Additional requirements of a health history form completed by a healthcare provider asserting the student is capable of meeting clinical requirements, certification in CPR, and other mandated documentation will be given to the students upon the student’s acceptance consent; a due date of July 29, 2024 has been established for these additional documents.
Please note: annual background checks, annual random drug screening, and annual immunization requirements such as the flu vaccine are required elements in order to progress through the program.
Transfer Grade Requirements
In the event a prospective BSN student has already taken general education college courses at another college or university, the student must provide an official transcript to the SKC Enrollment Department in order for the transfer specialist to assess transferability. Students must have earned a B or better in 30 weeks of Anatomy and Physiology and a C or better in all other general education transfer courses. If a student has not earned a B or better in Anatomy and Physiology or a C or better in any other general education course, the student will be required to take these courses at SKC. Additional information about transferring courses to SKC is available on the website of the Office of the Academic Transfer Specialist.
BSN Degree Requirements
Fall (Year 1)
| IDST101 | SKC Seminar | 3 |
| ENGL101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| BIOS108 | Biology of Living Systems | 4 |
| BIOS109 | Biology of Living Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOS138 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOS139 | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter (Year 1)
| ENGL203 | Technical Writing for STEM Majors | 3 |
| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| MATH100 | College Algebra | 5 |
| BIOS158 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOS159 | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring (Year 1)
| BIOS130 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOS131 | Introduction to Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM124 | Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM125 | Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry lab | 1 |
| BIOS178 | Anatomy and Physiology III | 4 |
| BIOS179 | Anatomy and Physiology III Lab | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall (Year 2)
ELECTIVE
| NASD OPEN | 3 |
| NURS201 | Introduction to Nursing | 2 |
| NURS235 | Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| NURS205 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter (Year 2)
Spring (Year 2)
| NURS270 | Gerontology | 3 |
| NURS275 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
| NUTR270 | Nutrition for the Health Professional | 2 |
| PSYC230 | Developmental Psychology | 5 |
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| PHIL100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
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| HMNT101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fall (Year 3)
Winter (Year 3)
| NURS340 | Maternal/Child Nursing | 3 |
| NURS352 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 3 |
| NURS355 | Ethics and Issues | 2 |
| NURS362 | Nursing Care of the Adult and Family I | 4 |
| NURS369 | Mental Health I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring (Year 3)
| NURS370 | Mental Health Nursing II | 2 |
| NURS372 | Medical Surgical III | 3 |
| NURS381 | Pediatrics Nursing | 3 |
| NURS382 | Nursing Care of the Adult and Family II | 4 |
| NURS391 | Culture and Caring | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall (Year 4)
NURS 430 is designated as a course that emphasizes information literacy.
Winter (Year 4)
| NURS440 | Medical-Surgical Nursing IV | 3 |
| NURS441 | Global Health | 3 |
| NURS444 | Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| NURS450 | Genetics and Genomics for Nurses | 3 |
| NURS469 | Senior Capstone I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring (Year 4)
Total Credit Hours: 185