RN to BSN Program - Bachelors of Science Nursing Program
The goal of this 100% Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is to transition an Associate Degree Registered
Nurse to become more competitive in the job market emphasizing evidence-based nursing practice, research, and leadership. This program consists of 60 semester credit units taken over 5 semesters and can be completed in 18 months. Each semester consists of 4 courses taken over a 16 week semester where students take 2 courses every 8 weeks. For a Complete breakdown of courses and application process please visit our dedicated RN to BSN program portal by clicking here.
What is the Enrollment Process?
The pre-requisites courses are required to be completed prior to applying for admission to the program. All prerequisite courses must meet the baseline criteria of general education criteria for the California State University System (CSUs). An official transcript MUST be provided for the above pre-requisites PRIOR to admission and will only be accepted from an accredited institution that is approved by the US Department of Education.
Please Note – Students must submit official transcripts that demonstrate they have successfully completed the required pre-requisites with a “2.5 on a 4.0 scale” or better, in each course from a school that holds accreditation recognized by the US Department of Education.
| REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION PRE-REQUISITE COURSES
| SEM. UNITS
|
| Microbiology with Lab |
4 |
| Human Anatomy with Lab |
4 |
| Human Physiology with Lab |
4 |
| English, Reading & Composition (College level) |
3 |
| Math: Intermediate or College level Algebra |
3 |
| General Psychology |
3 |
| Sociology |
3 |
| Public Speaking or Speech |
3 |
| TOTAL GENERAL ED UNITS |
27 |
| REQUIRED PRE-REQUISITE NURSING COURSES
| THEORY(SEM. UNITS)
| CLINICAL(SEM. UNITS)
|
| Medical- Surgical Nursing; Theory and Clinical: includes Leadership/Preceptorship, community health and geriatrics |
10 |
14.5 |
| Obstetrics-Maternity Nursing; Theory and Clinical |
1.5 |
1 |
| Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing; Theory and Clinical |
2 |
1.5 |
| Pediatric Nursing; Theory and Clinical |
1.5 |
1 |
| TOTAL NURSING UNITS |
15 |
18 |
There are a total of 60 units required PRIOR to admission to the RN to BSN Program. Official transcripts must be submitted for evaluation.
- Associates Degree – Provide sealed official transcripts demonstrating an associates’ degree in nursing (only accepted if earned from an accredited institution that is approved by the US Dept of Educations).
- Submit proof of a current unrestricted RN license.
What’s the job outlook for a Registered Nurse?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) currently projects that employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations. Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs. About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals; the Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Report (2011) states that one of the fastest growing area for RN jobs will be in the community including (but not limited to) home health, hospice and clinics. Additionally, as more health care organizations move towards Magnet status, many are making the BSN the entry level for RN positions.
Registered Nurse Job Duties
Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote good health and prevent illness. RNs treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment home care needs, create and recommend diet, nutrition, and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. (Adapted from Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition).
Registered Nurse Class Outline
| First Semester
| Course
| Total Units
|
| RNSG 301 |
Transition to Professional Nursing |
3 |
| RNSG 324 |
Economics in Healthcare |
3 |
| RNSG 309 |
Cultural Diversity In Health Care |
3 |
| RNSG 313 |
Issues and Trends in Contemporary Practice |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
| Second Semester
| Course
| Total Units
|
| RNSG 321 |
Pathophysiology |
4 |
| RNSG 325 |
Health Assessment / Advanced |
4 |
| RNSG 327 |
Nursing Research |
4 |
|
Total |
12 |
| Third Semester
| Course
| Total Units
|
| RNSG 331 |
Ethics in Today’s Health Care |
3 |
| RNSG 333 |
Clinical Decision Making – Diagnosis and Management |
3 |
| RNSG 335 |
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nursing Practice |
3 |
| RNSG 337 |
Professional Writing |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
| Fourth Semester
| Course
| Total Units
|
| RNSG 307 |
Informatics in Nursing |
4 |
| RNSG 407 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
4 |
| RNSG 409 |
Community and Public Health Nursing |
4 |
|
Total |
12 |
| Fifth Semester
| Course
| Total Units
|
| RNSG 403 |
Family Nursing and Theory & Practice |
3 |
| RNSG 428 |
Nursing and Managed Care |
4 |
| RNSG 434 |
Leadership and Management |
5 |
|
Total |
12 |
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