Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs (RN-BSN) (Online Program)
The School of Nursing offers a flexible admission policy for RNs who hold an associate's degree or diploma, and who desire a bachelor's degree in nursing. Students are provided with individualized attention as they proceed through the nursing program. The program takes into account the rich background of experience of the RN in terms of both clinical and classroom settings.
At this time, we are not accepting applications for our RN-BSN program. Please return during Summer 2024 for updates and additional information.
| SCSU | CT CC Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Writing Arguments (ENG112) | English 102 or 200 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 200) | Biology 211 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 201) | Biology 212 |
| Microbiology (BIO 120) | Biology 235 |
| Intermediate Algebra (MAT 100) or higher | Math 136-139, 142 |
| Elementary Statistics (MAT 107) | Math 167 |
| Chemistry in Cont. Issues (CHE 101) or higher | Chemistry 111 |
| General Psychology (PSY 100) | Psychology 111 |
| Life Span Development (PSY 219) | Psychology 201 |
Students may take CLEP exams as a substitute for some liberal arts courses.
If you have taken courses at another college or university within the state of Connecticut, please use the Transfer Articulation Request Tool to search for course equivalencies from most CT colleges and universities.
To learn more about university credit transfers please refer to the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) & Southern Connecticut State University RN-BS Program Comparison Chart.
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| NUR457 | Advanced Clinical Concepts: Selected Health Issues for Practice | 3 |
| NUR459 | Leadership and Management in Contemporary Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR460 | Advanced Clinical Concepts I | 3 |
| NUR462 | Health Assessment of RN/BS Students | 3 |
| NUR463 | Concepts of Community Health Nursing for RN/BS Students | 4 |
| NUR467 | Care Across the Continuum for Special Populations | 3 |
| NUR468 | Promoting Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NUR469 | Informatics and Quality Improvement: Application to Nursing | 3 |
| NUR470 | Optimal Clinical Outcomes Through Evidence Based Practice in Nursing | 2 |
In addition to the Nursing Prerequisite courses, students must also fulfill university requirements within SCSU's Liberal Education Program (LEP) and meet a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a BS degree, 30 of which need to be completed at SCSU. Transfer work may apply to some or all of the following. Please keep in mind that unlike the prerequisite courses, the requirements listed below may be taken while enrolled in the nursing courses. Courses are offered in 8-week semesters. Please review the Undergraduate Course Catalog for course descriptions.
- Critical Thinking
- Multilingual Communication (Intermediate level)
- Technological Fluency
- Written Communication (ENG 112 equivalent)
- American Experience
- Creative Drive
- Cultural Expression
- Global Awareness
- Natural World I: Physical
- Conflict and Consensus
- Time & Place
- Capstone
* LEP requirements for students with a previous baccalaureate degree in another field are waived.
For further information please contact NursingInfo@SouthernCT.edu or 203-392-7000.