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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing - Online RN-BSN, B.S.N.

Location(s): Online


Major Code: (7141)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Learning Outcomes

The graduate of the RN-BSN program will be able to:

  1. Synthesize and integrate knowledge from the natural and behavioral sciences, humanities, nursing theory, and research into professional nursing practice.
  2. Integrate principles of communication and collaboration with members of the health care team to promote movement toward optimal levels of health for patients.
  3. Integrate and synthesize the concepts and principles of critical thinking into the practice of nursing to facilitate participation in effecting change in the delivery of health care to society.
  4. Integrate leadership and management skills utilizing ethical decision-making and evidencebased practice.
  5. Develop an individualized plan for personal continued learning and professional growth as a method for adjusting to changes occurring within the health care system.

* Patients represent individuals, families, groups, or communities.

Degree Requirements


General Education must include:


Total General Education hours: 13


Total Major Area hours: 39


Upper Level Electives: 3


Total credits from Associate Nursing Program: 65


Total hours required for graduation: 120


Recommended Course Sequence


FIRST YEAR


First Semester (Fall 16 weeks)


Sessions #1 and #2 (16 weeks)

Session #2 (2nd 8 weeks)

Total Semester Hours: 18


Second Semester (Spring 16 weeks)


Session #1 (1st 8 weeks)

Session #2 (2nd 8 weeks)

Total Semester Hours: 22


Third Term (Summer 10 weeks)


Session #1 (1st 5 weeks)

Sessions #1 and #2 (10 weeks)

Session #2 (2nd 5 weeks)

Total Semester Hours: 15


Total credits from Associate Nursing Program: 65


Total hours required for graduation: 120