B.S. Nursing - Online RN-BSN Track
The RN to BSN program is a three semester program designed for the licensed Registered Nurse (RN) that expands on prior learning and experience to advance the professionals career mobility options.
Student admission is currently open for Fall 2013 semester. A separate application is required for the professional component. Students are admitted based on a minimum pre-requisite and overall GPA and space available. A minimum enrollment cohort, established by the University, is required for course offerings each semester. Admission is competitive and limited. The student completes the professional component in three semesters. Admission criteria and application deadlines are below.
Deadlines
University admission by June 1, 2013. Plan to allow sufficient time for the receipt and recording of all official high school and college transcripts. Departmental application must be received by July 15, 2013. See How to Apply for more details.
Nursing Common Prerequisite Coursework
BSC 1085, 1085L (3,1) Anatomy & Physiology I with lab
BSC 1086, 1086L (3,1) Anatomy & Physiology II with lab
MCB 1000, 1000L (3,1) Microbiology with lab
DEP 2004 (3) Human Development Across the Lifespan
HSC 2577 (3) Nutrition
STA 2023 (3) Statistics
Choose one three semester hour course with the following prefixes:
CHM, BSC, BCH, PCB, PHY
Choose one three semester hour course with the following prefixes:
PSY, SOP, SYG
Computer Competency
This program is 100% online and you must have the computer competency skills necessary to log onto a distance learning platform, complete coursework that includes threaded discussions, uploading and downloading documents, have adequate skill in word processing, PowerPoint, internet searches, and online library research. APA format is utilized in all formal course work and an APA template package is highly recommended at an approximate cost of $30.
Additional Information
While the program is 100% online there are assignment and activity components within individual courses that comprise the practice portion of the degree; for example (this listing may not be all inclusive) the student will be required to procure non-family member volunteers for health assessment interviewing and practice skills, and obtain the cooperation of an MD or ARNP to validate assessment techniques. A family assessment and community assessment will be performed. The student will also be planning and implementing a community educational program based on evidenced needs assessment and will require the resources in order to complete this assignment.