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Academics
Nursing
Recent Lewis & Clark graduates have successfully entered nursing programs at OHSU, Duke University, Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, Emory University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, University of Colorado, and UCSF.
Some good places to start for information on the nursing profession:
Prerequisites vary depending on which type of nursing degree you are pursuing.
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Registered Nurse (RN) |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
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|---|---|---|
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Minimum Education |
Associate’s (ADN) or Bachelor’s (BSN) degree |
Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
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Common Work Settings |
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Licensing & Certification |
Required to pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination) |
Must have passed the NCLEX-RN exam and re-certify every five years |
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Can Prescribe Medications? |
No |
Yes |
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Autonomy |
Usually work under the supervision of other nurses or doctors |
Free in many states to work without direct supervision |
Depending on the nursing program, some course credits from Lewis & Clark may be transferable.
Students in most ADN and BSN programs should expect to take the following courses:
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Subject |
Requirement |
Equivalent Lewis & Clark courses |
|---|---|---|
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Biology w/ lab |
1 year |
BIO 151 and 200 |
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General Chemistry w/ lab |
1 year |
CHEM 110/120 or 115/135 |
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Anatomy |
1 semester |
Not offered at L&C. Can be taken online or at Portland Community College. |
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Physiology w/ lab |
1 year |
BIO 375 |
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Psychology |
1 year |
PSY 100 + any upper-level PSY |
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English |
1 year |
Many possibilities, including E&D |
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Organic Chemistry w/ lab |
1 semester |
CHEM 210 |
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Microbiology |
1 semester |
Not offered at L&C. Can be taken at Portland Community College. |
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Statistics |
1 semester |
ECON 103, MATH 105, MATH 255, or PSY 200 |
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Nutrition |
1 semester |
CHEM 105 |