RN-BSN Curriculum
The online RN-BSN degree completion program is designed for the associate degree or diploma-prepared registered nurse seeking to advance their degree to the baccalaureate-level.
RN-BSN Online Degree Completion |
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General Education Requirements |
41 hours |
OEN101 College Writing |
3 |
OEN202 Research and Writing |
3 |
OMA108 College Algebra |
3 |
ONS103 Gen Chemistry w/Lab |
5 |
OSP202 Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
OPY103 General Psychology |
3 |
OSO211 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
- Humanities elective |
9 |
- Unrestricted electives |
9 |
Nursing Prerequisites |
19 hours |
OPY323 Developmental Psychology |
3 |
OMA399 Statistical Research |
3 |
ONS212 Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab |
5 |
ONS211 Microbiology w/Lab |
5 |
ONS299 Nutrition |
3 |
Professional Studies Requirements |
30 hours |
ONU301 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice |
2 |
ONU302 Informatics and Healthcare Technologies in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
ONU303 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology for Professional Nursing Practice |
4 |
ONU304 Populations and Global Health in Professional Nursing Practice (Theory: 2 credit hours; Practicum: 1 credit hour) |
3 |
ONU305 Health Assessment in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
ONU306 Quality Improvement and Safety in Professional Nursing Practice |
2 |
ONU308 Healthcare Systems and Policy in Professional Nursing Practice |
2 |
ONU411 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
ONU413 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice |
3 |
ONU415 Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice |
2 |
ONU499 Professional Nursing Practice Practicum |
3 |
Overall Degree: 120 credit hours
General Education/Prerequisites: 60 credit hours
Professional Nursing Coursework: 60 credit hours (up to 30 credit hours of ADN or diploma coursework will be awarded upon successful completion of degree requirements)
Admission Requirements:
- An unrestricted RN license from within the United States.
- Completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all nursing and general education prerequisite coursework from an accredited school of nursing located within the United States. Credits from non-accredited schools are considered on a case-by-case basis.