Nursing RN to BSN Online Bachelor of Science

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.