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  All tracks lead to a Diploma in Nursing from Muhlenberg and an Associate in Science(A.S.) degree from Union County College.

New Time Limits for Transferring in Science Courses
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Biology 105 and Biology 106) must be successfully completed within (5) years prior to enrollment in Muhlenberg School of Nursing.
• Microbiology (Biology 108) must be successfully completed within (5) years prior to enrollment in Muhlenberg School of Nursing.
• Chemistry (Chemistry 105 or Chemistry 113 and Chemistry 114) remains at the (10) year limit.

Below is the curriculum design for all nursing tracks. Click the course number for a description of the course.

GENERIC TRACK
First Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 BIO105  Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3
4
 CHE105  Chemistry-Health Sciences
3
3
4
 ENG101  English Composition 1
3
1
3
 NURM100  Mathematics for Pharmacology
1
 
1
 NURM119  Introduction to Nursing Concepts
3
 
3
      
total
15
Second Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 BIO106  Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3
4
 PSY101  General Psychology
3
 
3
 NURM121  Nursing I
4
12 
8
      
total
15
Third Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 BIO108  Microbiology
3
3
4
 PSY205  Child Psychology
3
 
3
 NURM122  Nursing II
4
12 
8
      
total
15
Fourth Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours

SOC101		  Principles of Sociology
3
 
3
 ENG102  English Composition II
3
1
3
 NURM221  Nursing III
4.5
13.5
9
      
total
15
Fifth Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 NURM222  Nursing IV
4.5
13.5
9
   Humanities Elective
3
 
3
   Humanities Elective
3
 
3
      
total
15


ACCELERATED TRACK
Courses at Union County College (if necessary)

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 BIO105  Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3
4
 BIO106  Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3
4
 BIO108  Microbiology
3
3
4
 CHE105  Chemistry-Health Sciences
3
3
4
 ENG101  English Composition
3
1
3
 ENG102  English Composition II
3
1
3
 PSY101  General Psychology
3
 
3
 PSY205  Child Psychology
3
 
3
 SOC101  Principals of Sociology
3
 
3
 NURM100  Mathematics for Pharmacology
1
 
1
   Humanities Elective
3
 
3
   Humanities Elective
3
 
3
     
total
38

Spring Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 NURM141  Accelerated Nursing - Spring
6.5
19.5
13
      
total
13

Summer Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 NURM241
  Accelerated Nursing - Summer
 (12 week summer session)
6.8
20.6
11
      
total
11

Fall Semester

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 NURM242  Accelerated Nursing - Fall
6.5
19.5
13
      
total
13


LPN TO RN TRACK
Courses at Union County College (if necessary)

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 BIO105  Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3
4
 BIO106  Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3
4
 BIO108  Microbiology
3
3
4
 CHE105  Chemistry-Health Sciences
3
3
4
 ENG101  English Composition I
3
1
3
 ENG102  English Composition II
3
1
3
 PSY101  General Psychology
3
 
3
 PSY205  Child Psychology
3
 
3
 SOC101  Principles of Sociology
3
 
3
      
total
31
Summer Session I

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
 *NURM120  LPN Transition Course
7.5
7.5
4**


Semester I

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
   Humanities Elective
3
 
3
 *NURM221  Nursing III
4.5
13.5
9
      
total
12
Semester II

     Course		  
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Credit
Hours
   Humanities Elective
3
 
3
 NURM222  Nursing IV
4.5
13.5
9
      
total
12

Nursing Credits: 38
General Education Credits:   37
Total Credits 75


*Transfer limits:   BIO sciences – 5 years
CHE sciences – 10 years
**These 4 credits are held in escrow and upon passing NURM120, advanced standing awarded for:
NURM 100 1 credit
NURM 119 3 credits
NURM 121 8 credits
NURM 122 8 credits


PATHWAYS TO BSN TRACK


Pre-Enrolled

     Course		  
Credit
Hours
 *BIO105  Anatomy & Physiology I
4
 *CHE105  Chemistry - Health Sciences
4
 ENG101  English Composition I
3
 PSY101  General Psychology
3
 
total
14


Semester I

     Course		  
Credit
Hours
 *BIO106  Anatomy & Physiology II
4
 *BIO108  Microbiology
4
 ENG102  English Composition
3
 NURM119  Introduction to Nursing Concepts
3
 NURM100  Mathematics for Pharmacology
1
 
total
15


Semester II

     Course		  
Credit
Hours
 NURM121  Nursing I
8
 SOC101  Principles of Sociology
3
 PSY205  Child Psychology
3
 **NURS3010  Health Assessment
2
 
total
16


Semester III

     Course		  
Credit
Hours
 NURM122  Nursing II
8
 **CPS1031  Intro to Computers
3
 SOC2100  Sociology of the Family
3
 
total
14


Semester IV

     Course		  
Credit
Hours
 NURM221  Nursing III
9
   ***History elective
3
 **NURS3020  Found. Transcultural Care
3
 
total
15


Semester V

     Course		  
Credit
Hours
 NURM222  Nursing IV
9
 **PHIL3314  **Philosophy Moral Problems in Medicine & Healthcare
(Spring only)
3
 **NURS3000  Conceptual Foundations/Inq. in Nursing
3
 
total
15

Nursing Credits: 38
General Education Credits:   37
Total Credits 75 (6 cr. taken at Kean University)

Additional BSN Track Credits: 14
*Transfer limits: BIO sciences - 5 years
CHE sciences - 10 years

**Kean University course
*** History elective and PHIL3314 to be taken at Kean University - Fulfills requirements for humanities elective at UNION County College.