Nursing RN to BSN Online Bachelor of Science
Program Location
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Distance Education / Online
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Program Credits
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120 Credits
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Program Length
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3 Trimesters, 48 Instructional Weeks
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Time to Complete
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12 Months
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Program length may vary.
This program requires the completion of general education courses, nursing courses, and specialized health care courses. Courses are delivered in an online format.
The RN to BSN track is a specialized program of study designed specifically for the Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing. A total of 120 semester credits are required to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners; preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, RN to BSN students will:
1. Support professional nursing practice decisions with concepts and theories from the biological, physical, and social sciences.
2. Plan preventative and population focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and equity.
3. Support therapeutic nursing interventions for patients and families in a variety of healthcare and community settings using evidence based practice.
4. Apply nursing process and critical thinking when providing holistic, patient centered nursing care to diverse populations.
5. Design health care education for individuals, families, and communities.
6. Comply with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in practice.
7. Develop an effective communication style to interact with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team.
8. Model leadership when providing safe, quality nursing care; coordinating the healthcare team; and when tasked with oversight and accountability for care delivery.
9. Use patient care technology and information systems when providing nursing care in a variety of settings.
RN to BSN Online Awarded Credit
ELECT 199
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Awarded for College-Level Non-Nursing Coursework:
Up to 42 credits of transfer coursework:
- Applicants who do not have enough previous credits to complete this requirement will have the following
options:
* College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
* Prometric DSST Exams (DANTES)
* Advanced Placement (AP)
* International Baccalaureate (IB)
* American Credit Evaluation (ACE)
* National College Credit Recommendation
Service (NCCRS)
* Challenge exams
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42.0 |
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As needed to complete the College-Level Non-Nursing Coursework Requirement:
- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA 100 Course)
- Other WCU Courses as needed
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N/A
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RN to BSN Online Curriculum
| CAPS 401 | General Education Capstone | 3.0 |
| LDR 432 | Principles of Leadership for Health Care Organizations | 3.0 |
| PATH 370 | Pathophysiology | 3.0 |
| NURS 340 | Public Health Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 350 | Research in Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 440 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 490RN | Nursing Capstone for Post-Licensure Students | 3.0 |
| NURS 495L | Community Practice Experience | 3.0 |
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3.0 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Credit Distribution