Our RN to BSN program is designed to empower registered nurses by advancing their education and expanding their career opportunities. This program focuses on developing leadership skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to enhance nursing care. Graduates will gain a deeper understanding of healthcare systems and patient management, preparing them for roles in leadership, education, and advanced clinical settings. Whether you’re looking to improve your clinical expertise or take the next step into nursing management, our RN to BSN program equips you with the tools you need for success.
Key Features of the RN to BSN Program:
- Flexible online courses to accommodate your schedule
- Focus on leadership, healthcare policy, and research-based practice
- Dedicated faculty who provide personalized mentorship
- Access to a network of healthcare professionals and job placement support
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
RN TO BSN (120 CREDIT HOURS)
Program Objective:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have an in-depth understanding of global issues and management concepts, making them qualified for more advanced employment opportunities within their field. This program is designed for registered nurses seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities.
Program Description:
The RN to BSN program is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to advanced concepts analysis in the nursing field. The program provides students with an opportunity to select coursework in areas that are emerging as necessities for advanced nursing credentials. These areas include informatics, nursing education, research, and business concepts. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach to these paradigms to tie together an advanced undergraduate degree that will prepare the professional nurse for opportunities in nursing education programs, departmental management, case management, research, and other areas of healthcare where nurses have become a critical component of care and/or operation. This program is offered full distance (online) and is especially accommodating to those students who have full-time lives and cannot take part in residential (campus-only) programs.
Length in Weeks: 52
Program Outline:
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Clock Hrs. | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required General Education Courses (Transferred from A.S. Degree) — 15 Credits | ||||
| GEN 100 | English Composition I | 3 | Transfer | |
| GEN 101 | College English Principles | 3 | Transfer | |
| GEN 102 | Critical Thinking & Ethics | 3 | Transfer | |
| GEN 103 | College Algebra | 3 | Transfer | |
| GEN 104 | Humanities | 3 | Transfer | |
| Required Core Education Courses (Transferred from A.S. Degree) — 45 Credits | ||||
| GEN 106 | Statistics I | 3 | Transfer | |
| SOC 320 | Sociology | 3 | Transfer | |
| PSY 330 | Psychology of Human Behavior | 4 | Transfer | |
| BIO 340 | Biology | 4 | Transfer | |
| CHE 350 | General Chemistry | 4 | Transfer | |
| MCB 350 | Microbiology | 4 | Transfer | |
| HAN 351 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Transfer | |
| HAN 352 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Transfer | |
| GEN 105 | English Composition II – Research Writing | 3 | Gen. Ed (BS) Transfer | |
| STA 310 | Statistics II | 3 | Gen. Ed (BS) Transfer | |
| GEN 107 | Psychology – Organizational Behavior | 3 | Gen. Ed (BS) Transfer | |
| GEN 108 | Principles of Economics | 3 | Gen. Ed (BS) Transfer | |
| GEN 109 | Public Speaking & Effective Communication | 3 | Gen. Ed (BS) Transfer | |
| Nursing Advanced Lower Division (NALD) — 30 Credits (Earned at Institution) | ||||
| HUN 350 | Human Nutrition | 3 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2021 | Professional Nursing Scope | 3 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2022 | Assessment in Health Care | 2 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 202L | Assessment in Health Care Lab | 1 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2023 | Nursing Practice Pathophysiology | 3 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2024 | Nursing Research | 3 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2025 | Nutrition and Wellness | 2 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2026 | Nursing Leadership & Management | 3 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2027 | Community Nursing | 3 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2028 | Ethics of Professional Nursing | 4 | Full Distance | |
| NAL 2029 | Policy and Economics in Nursing | 3 | Full Distance | |
| Nursing Advanced Upper Division (NAUD) — 30 Credits (Professional Licensure Transfer) | ||||
| NAU 3031 | Psychiatric Nursing | 3 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 303L | Psychiatric Nursing Clinical | 2 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3033 | Adult Health Nursing I | 3 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3034 | Adult Health Nursing Practice I | 3 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3035 | Adult Health Nursing II | 4 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3036 | Adult Health Nursing Practice II | 3 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3037 | Nursing Practice Essentials | 3 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 303L | Nursing Practice Essentials Clinical | 2 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3039 | Nursing Practice Fundamentals Lab | 1 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 3040 | Nursing for Families | 4 | Licensure Transfer | |
| NAU 304L | Nursing for Families Clinical | 2 | Licensure Transfer | |
| TOTAL: | 120 | |||
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