Pre-Nursing Certificate
Philosophy:
The Pre-Nursing Certificate is designed to provide basic education in the pre-nursing field for those students who are planning on transferring to a nursing associate or baccalaureate degree programs. In this Certificate program, students will focus specifically on the general education and basic knowledge in the nursing field and nutrition. A graduate of this certificate program will be a candidate for transfer into the Pre-Nursing program at MSU-Northern. Native American traditional knowledge will be integrated into the coursework.
Expected Learner Outcomes:
Students will:
- discuss the concepts of nursing as a profession.
- define the identified roles and functions of the nurse.
- utilize the Code of Ethics, Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Standards of Professional Practice to determine solutions to ethical problems.
- develop a personal wellness care plan using the nursing process.
Course Requirements:
General Education
| WRIT 101 | COLLEGE WRITING I | 3 |
| COMX 101 | COMMUNICATION & HUMAN RELATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE | 3 |
| M 121 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | 3 |
| NASX 100 | CREE LANGUAGE I | 3 |
| CAPP 120 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Professional Core
Total Credit Hours: 35
For students transferring for to associate or bachelors degree, it is recommended to also take SOCL 101, WRIT 201, PSYX 100 and BIOH 120/BIOH 121.
Student Ed Plan
One Year Certificate Pre-Nursing
Fall – Year 1
Spring – Year 1
Total Credit Hours: 35