The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) for registered nurses offers the qualified student a program of study which combines general education courses with professional nursing theory and more complex critical thinking as well as non-traditional practica. Consistent with the mission and goals of the University, the RN-BSN program prepares nurses as leaders who can provide high-quality, safe health care to individuals, families, groups, and populations of diverse cultures in a variety of settings. The RN-BSN students learn to apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making to promote high-quality nursing care, while providing health team coordination, oversight, and accountability for care delivery. Emphasis is placed on issues related to the older adult including promoting quality end-of-life care.
Students entering the RN-BSN completion program are RNs who have previously earned either an associate degree or diploma in nursing and have a current Kentucky or compact state RN license. The program consists of upper-level course work. Two tracks are available, a 12-month accelerated format (must have General Education and support courses completed) or a two-year format.
The RN-BSN program is designed to allow registered nurses the opportunity, essential to many RN-BSN students, to continue in the work force while earning a baccalaureate degree. The coursework is 100% online. The courses in this online program do not meet in-seat; however, students may schedule appointments with faculty as needed.
For acceptance into the RN-BSN program, the student must meet the following criteria:
After students are admitted to the University, students complete BSN admission criteria and may be granted an interview with the director or designee of the RN-BSN program.
Please note the following:
NSG-310 - Introduction to Professional Nursing - 3 hours
NSG-320 - Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing - 3 hours
NSG-340 - Health Assessment and Clinical Inference - 3 hours
NSG-360 - Pharmacology - 3 hours
NSG 390 - Teaching and Learning - 3 hours
NSG-410 - Community Health Nursing - 3 hours
NSG-411 - Community Health Nursing Practicum - 1 hours
NSG-430 - Introduction to Evidence Based Research - 3 hours
NSG-440 - Trends and Issues - 3 hours
NSG-460 - Nursing Leadership and Management - 4 hours
NSG-461 - Nursing Leadership and Management Practicum - 1 hours
BIO-198 - Anatomy and Physiology II - 3 hours
BIO-225 - Microbiology - 3 hours
BIO-226 - Microbiology Laboratory - 1 hours
CHM-150 - Principles of Chemistry - 3 hours
MTH-245 - Probability and Statistics - 3 hours
Business Elective (300 level or higher) - 3 hours
General Education Hours - 31 + NSG 430 = 34 total
Elective Hours - 6
Total Hours to Complete - 120