Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN-BS in Nursing (RN-BSN) Curriculum


Admission criteria:

Admission to the RN-BS in Nursing (RN-BSN) program requires an associate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program. The student must have an active RN license or become licensed within 6 months of starting the program.

Major related requirements (33 credit hours) Credit Hours
BIO 101,102 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II* 8
BIO 203 Microbiology and Lab* 4
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology* 3
ANT 415 Cultures, Health and Healing 3
BIO 113 Human Genetics 3
SOC 151 Human Society 3
PHI 108 Professional Ethics 3
HLS 445 Clinical Research 3
MAT 112 Basic Statistics 3
  *Must be completed prior to transfer
     
Required Nursing Courses (25 credit hours) Credit Hours
NUR 311 Socialization to Prof Nursing 3
NUR 326 Health Assessment 3
NUR 312 Leadership and Informatics in Professional Nursing 3
NUR 332 Pathophysiology 3
NUR 333 Pharmacology 3
NUR 346 Care of Populations and Communities 3
NUR 411 Health Policy Management in Professional Nursing 2
NUR 412 Trends in Professional Nursing 3
NUR 465 End of Life and Palliative Care Practice 2
Total program credits 121 Total**
Revised 9.12

**The student must complete sufficient elective courses to earn at least the minimum of 121 credit hours required for this degree. At least 60 credit hours must be in the liberal arts and sciences.

Transfer Information

  • 1. Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) or Diploma Nursing program.
  • 2. If from a diploma program, the applicant must also have completed an associate degree or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to transfer.
  • 3. A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60 credits from two-year institutions, depending on one's academic major. Courses to be considered for transfer credit must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" or better.
  • 4. Upon matriculation, 30 transfer credits in nursing are granted toward the baccalaureate degree based upon a current nursing license. Up to 30 credits of Arts and Sciences can be transferred from the associate's degree program and up to 60 from a baccalaureate degree program.
  • 5. Completion of a minimum 121 credit hours is required for graduation. Transfer credits are included in the total required 121 credit hours. At least 60 of the 121 credit hours must be taken in the liberal arts and sciences.

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