The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN option provides general education and nursing courses to meet the needs of the registered nurse who desires to continue education in nursing at the bachelor’s degree level. This program option is delivered through distance education (online). This option consists of a minimum of five quarters of courses with both didactic and experiential learning assignments in specific courses and can be completed in as little as 15 months of study. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.
Students entering the RN-BSN option build on their basic nursing knowledge as they acquire the general education component of the baccalaureate program. This will provide a foundation, breadth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes every college-educated individual should possess. This broad perspective is especially important in the field of nursing when dealing with diverse cultures and individuals with health-related problems. Through the RN-BSN program option, registered nurses will expand their knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice, patient safety, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, leadership, technology integration, and healthcare systems and policies.
Registered nurses returning to obtain the bachelor’s degree should be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing and the arts and sciences in the holistic practice of professional nursing.
- Design, manage, and coordinate nursing care to quality and safety standards.
- Base practice on current knowledge, theory, and research.
- Integrate effective inter-professional collaboration practice to enhance the health of all patients, including diverse and vulnerable populations.
- Use patient care technologies and clinical information systems to facilitate decision making necessary for delivery of safe care.
Note: See “General Education Outcomes.”
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit an official transcript to the Dean of Nursing or designee indicating graduation from an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing program.
- Hold an unencumbered state license as a registered nurse.
Note: May need to meet additional requirements as appropriate for post-licensure students as detailed in the “Admissions Policies and Procedures” section of this catalog. Applicants should contact an Admissions Advisor with questions.
Gen-Ed Program Prerequisties
RN-BSN Program Courses
| Credit Type | Quarter Credits |
|---|---|
| Program Gen-Ed Quarter Credits | 33 |
| Program Nursing Quarter Credits | 57 |
| Quarter Credits Awarded for Prior Degree | 90 |
| Total Quarter Credits Earned for the BSN Degree | 180 |