Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science

Bachelor of Nursing Science

B.N.S.

Assumption University confers the degree of Bachelor of Nursing Science to students who meet all of the following requirements:

Have completed the total number of credits of the curriculum
Have obtained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 (from 4.00 system)
Have obtained GPA not lower than 2.00 out of 4.00 in all professional courses
Have participated in 16 sessions of the Professional Ethics Seminar
Have demonstrated good behavior, conduct and obtain disciplinary scores not lower than 70%
Have obtained library and financial clearance from the University
Have ability to communicate in English according to the requirement of the University

The BLNS sets up the objectives of the curriculum to produce nursing graduates who have the desirable characteristics as follows:

Exercise leadership, moral and ethical mind in daily life, and provide nursing care with kindness and professional ethics
Demonstrate maturity in all aspects, assertiveness and social accountability
Have knowledge in nursing science and related sciences, and be able to apply them in nursing practice by demonstrating professionalism and good management
Have ability and skills in nursing informatics, numerical and statistics analyses
Use critical thinking skills in problem solving and utilize the scientific process in conducting research and innovations
Be able to establish interpersonal relationships and effectively collaborate among health care team
Be able to communicate in English with clients and health care team effectively and aware of cultural diversity and sensitivity
Perform nursing practice with client safety mindset, caring, and compassionate attitude according to the role and scope of the profession, and conform with the professional code of ethics using holistic health services and client-centered approaches
Demonstrate confidence, faith and good attitude toward nursing profession and perform self development for the professional growth

Courses	Credits
A. General Education Courses	30
- Language Courses	15
- Social Science Courses	4
- Humanities Courses	3
- Science and Mathematics Courses	8
B. Specialized Courses	102
- Basic Professional Courses and Professional Courses (Theory)	62
- Professional Courses (Practicum)	40
C. Free Elective Courses	6
Total	138

General Education Courses 30 Credits

Language

Language Courses 15 Credits

BG 1001	English I	3
BG 1002	English II	3
BG 2000	English III	3
BG 2001	English IV	3
GE 1403	Communication in Thai (for Thai students)	3
or
GE 1405	Thai Language and Culture (for non-Thai students)	3

Social Science Courses 4 Credits

GE 1204	Physical Education	1
GE 2202	Ethics	3

Humanities Courses 3 Credits

GE 2101

World Civilization

Science and Mathematics Courses 8 Credits

BG 1301	Fundamentals of Statistics	3
GE 1301	Environmental Science	3
BG 2301	Information Technology for Nurses	2

Specialized Courses 102 Credits

Basic Professional Courses 21 Credits

NB 1210	Pathophysiology	3
NB 1214	Anatomy and Physiology	5
NB 1215	Biochemistry	2
NB 1216	Microbiology and Parasitology	2
NB 1217	Multiculturalism in Health Care	1
NB 2209	Pharmacology	3
NB 2212	Psychology and Mental Health	2
NB 2214	Diet Therapy	1
NB 2215	Entrepreneurship in Health Care	2

Professional Courses 81 Credits

NS 1310	Professional Socialization I	2
NS 1312	Health Promotion throughout Lifespan	2
NS 1314	Scientific Nursing Approach and Holistic Health Assessment	2
NS 2310	Alteration in Adult Health and Nursing I	3
NS 2319	Foundation of Professional Nursing	3
NS 2324	Bio-Behavioral-Psychiatric Nursing	2
NS 2325	Community Focused Nursing I	2
NS 2326	Family-Centered Care for Infant, Child, and Adolescent I	2
NS 3326	Nursing Inquiry I	2
NS 3327	Alteration in Adult Health and Nursing II	3
NS 3328	Family-Centered Care for Infant, Child, and Adolescent II	2
NS 3329	Community Focused Nursing II	2
NS 3330	Gerontology Nursing	1
NS 3331	Holistic Childbearing and Family Nursing I	3
NS 3332	Emergency Nursing	1
NS 4322	Professional Socialization II	2
NS 4323	Therapeutic Health Assessment	2
NS 4326	Holistic Childbearing and Family Nursing II	3
NS 4327	Nursing Leadership and Management	2

NS 2424	Nursing Experience	2
NS 2425	Clinical Practicum for Professional Nursing Foundation	3
NS 2426	Clinical Practicum in Adult Health Nursing I	3
NS 2427	Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Practicum	3
NS 3401	Nursing Inquiry II	1
NS 3426	Clinical Practicum in Adult Health Nursing II	3
NS 3427	Family-Centered Care for Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nursing Practicum I	2
NS 3428	Gerontology Nursing Practicum	2
NS 3429	Community Focused Nursing Practicum	3
NS 3430	Holistic Childbearing and Family Nursing Practicum I	3
NS 3431	Family-Centered Care for Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nursing Practicum II	3
NS 4420	Holistic Childbearing and Family Nursing Practicum II	4
NS 4421	Therapeutic Health Assessment Practicum	2
NS 4422	Nursing Leadership and Management Practicum	3
NS 4423	Comprehensive Nursing Practicum	3

Free Elective Course 6 Credits

Students can take free elective courses at least 6 credits from any course offered by the universities.

The Bernadette de Lourdes School of Nursing Science has also offered the free elective courses as follows:

NE 3501	Spa and Aroma Therapy	3
NE 3506	Health Care for Civil Aviation	3
NE 3507	Herbal Therapy for Self-Care	3
NE 4502	Adolescent Health	3
NE 4503	Comprehensive Nursing for Excellence	3