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Curriculum - RN to BSN Nursing
Program of Study
The program of study is designed to meet the needs of the registered nurse whose dedication to lifelong learning demands the attainment of formal, advanced education. This preparation is provided by experienced, dedicated faculty in a scholarly atmosphere, permitting students to interact regularly with leaders in nursing. Students complete 31 hours of baccalaureate nursing courses with 33 credit hours awarded as competency credits.
Plan of Study by Semester
The plan of study provides a detailed look by semester at the recommended timing for completing each course in the program.
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Applicants to this program must meet the core requirements for undergraduates. See the Core Curriculum Checklist
Note: Area D "science with lab" sequence courses are not currently available in a fully or partially online format. To fulfill program completion requirements, students have two options for completing their Area D science with lab requirement:
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| Courses | Credits | |
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| NURS 4000 |
Professional Nursing Practice (Start Here) |
3 credits |
| NURS 4002 |
Leadership & Management (offered Fall semester only) |
4 credits |
| NURS 4004 |
Health Assessment (offered Fall semester only, includes a lab component) |
3 credits |
| NURS 4005 |
Population-focused Community Nursing (offered Spring semester only, includes a lab component) |
5 credits |
| NURS 4008 |
Pathophysiology/Pharmacology (offered Spring semester only) |
3 credits |
| NURS 4009 |
Foundations of Health Care Informatics (offered Fall semester only) |
3 credits |
| NURS 4445 | Nursing Research | 3 credits |
| NURS Elective | 3 credits | |
| NURS 4006 |
Professional Role Synthesis (to be taken final/graduating semester) |
4 credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 31 credits | |
Course Descriptions
- NURS 4000 Professional Nursing Practice
- Socialization process to promote role transition and the development of communication skills. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills.
- NURS 4002 Leadership & Management
- Application of leadership/management concepts, theories and principles in the practice setting.
- NURS 4004 Health Assessment
- Comprehensive health assessment of the individual, using didactic and laboratory activities with a health promotion focus.
- NURS 4005 Population-focused Community Nursing
- Population-focused community nursing practice in a global society for registered nurses.
- NURS 4008 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology
- Principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology, with an emphasis on implications for nursing practice.
- NURS 4009 Foundations of Health Care Informatics
- Introduction to information technologies and systems that support health care delivery. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing health information technology to support decision-making, improve communication and manage knowledge.
- NURS 4445 Nursing Research
- Critique and utilization of research as a basis for evidence-based practice.
- NURS 4006 Professional Role Synthesis
- Synthesis of nursing and core curriculum concepts to apply meaning to the role of professional nurse.
Summary
| Format | Online |
| Credits Required | 31 |
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Tuition per credit hour (not including fees) |
$209 |
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