BS in Nursing (RN-BSN)
Candidates entering the BSN program must have an Associate of Science or Applied Science degree in Nursing and an active RN license.
No more than 61 hours may be completed online or off-site.
Minimum of 124 academic credit hours and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 are required for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
| 37 hours of Core Curriculum Requirements: |
| 3 hours |
The Spiritual Self (REL) |
| 6 hours |
The Social Self (AIS, HIS) |
| 7 hours |
The Scientific Self (BIO, CHM, GPS, MTH) |
| 12 hours |
The Cognitive/Critical Thinking (ENG, SPC, LOGIC) |
| 9 hours |
Liberal Arts Guided Electives (ART/THE, LIT/JRN, PSC/SOCSCI) |
12 hours of Related Studies: Life Sciences
|
| BIO2324 |
Microbiology (required) |
48 hours of Electives: ADN courses |
27 hours of BSN Core to be completed online: |
| NUR3003 |
Health Care Communication & Nursing Informatics |
| NUR3103 |
Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing |
| NUR3183 |
Trans-cultural Nursing and Health Care |
| NUR3243 |
Health Assessment and Promotion |
| NUR3303 |
Nursing Ethics |
| NUR4173 |
Nursing Research |
| NUR4385 |
Community Health Nursing |
| NUR4484 |
Leadership and Management Practice in Health Care Organizations |
Other Requirements:
Computer Literacy: demonstrated through completion of appropriate high school or college course or testing out.
Reading Proficiency: demonstrated through appropriate ACT score or completion of developmental Reading courses.