The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN program is an online option designed for the working nurse. The full-time program can be completed in three semesters. Clinical time is built into the program.
The RN-to-BSN program requires 62 credit hours of prerequisite courses. Students may apply for admission with at least 50 prerequisite hours completed.
NU 360 Introduction to Scholarly Activity for the Professional Nurse | 3 |
NU 361 Comprehensive Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
NU 362 Introduction to Health Promotion | 3 |
NU 363 Introduction to Professional Nursing Concepts in Leadership and Management | 3 |
0-6 hrs of pre-reqs based on need | 0-6 |
TOTAL | 12-18 |
NU 459 Theory, Research & Evidenced Based Practice for the Prof. Nurse I | 3 |
NU 465 Professional Perspectives: Dimensions of Community Nursing Practice | 6 |
NU 467 Professional Perspectives: Leadership & Management in Health Care System | 6 |
0-3 hrs of pre-reqs based on need | 0-3 |
TOTAL | 15-18 |
NU 464 Theory, Research & Evidenced Based Practice for the Prof. Nurse II | 3 |
NU 469 Professional Perspectives: Complex Health Alterations and Threats to Health | 6 |
NU 471 Advanced Nursing Concepts for the Professional Nurse | 6 |
0-3 hrs of pre-reqs based on need | 0-3 |
TOTAL | 15-18 |
On successful completion of NU 360, NU 361, NU 362, and NU 363 the student is given validation credit for 24 hours of junior level coursework as follows:
Total Hours (including Prerequisites) Required for an Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 128 Credit Hours