bachelor of science in nursing for rns (RN-BSN)(ONLINE PROGRAM)
The department 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.
Admission
RNs must apply to and be accepted by the university. Once accepted to the university, the student will be advised by the RN-BSN Coordinator. After completion of the prerequisites, students are eligible to apply to the nursing program. Following acceptance to the nursing program students will meet with the RN advisor to plan a program of study. Students may take CLEP exams as a substitute for some liberal arts courses. Thirty credits for prior nursing course work is awarded within the framework of the Connecticut Articulation Agreement.
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Prerequisite Courses
The following are the prerequisite course titles for the RN/BSN Program. Previous courses may be transferrable when official transcript evaluation is completed. A grade of "C+*" or better must be achieved in all prerequisite courses.
* Effective for students entering Fall of 2011 or therafter
Prerequisite to Nursing Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ENG112 | Composition II | 3 |
| MAT108 | Math for Natural Sciences | 3 |
| BIO110 | Human Biology I | 3 |
| BIO111 | Human Biology II | 3 |
| BIO120 | Basic Microbiology | 3 |
| CHE120 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY219* | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| MAT107 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
*Students entering the University Fall 2010 or after are required to take Psy 219. Psy 210 WILL NOT be accepted
Courses in the Nursing Major
| Course | Title | Credits |
| NUR317 | Nursing Research | 2 |
| NUR457 | Advanced Clinical Concepts: Selected Health Issues for Practice | 3 |
| NUR459 | Leadership and Management in Contemporary Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NUR460 | Advanced Concepts in Nursing 1 | 3 |
| NUR462 | Health Assessment of RN/BSN Students | 4 |
| NUR463 | Concepts of Community Health Nursing for RN/BSN Students | 4 |
| NUR467 | Care Across the Continuum for Special Populations | 3 |
In addition to the Nursing Prerequisite courses, in order to obtain a BSN from SCSU, students may also have general university requirement to fullfill. Some transfer credits may meet this criterion. The required university requirements are as follows:
- American Political Foundations
- Communications
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Language
- Philosophy
- History:Western Civilization
- Social Sciences A:Economics, Geography or Political Science
- Social Sciences B:Anthropology or Sociology
- 12 University free electives.
To learn more about university credit transfers please refer to:
http://www.southernct.edu/bannerweb/transfer.php3
For more information, contact:
Dr Mary Ann Glendon,RN-BSN Coordinator
(203) 392-6481
Dr Kim Lacey, RN-BSN Advisor
(203) 392-8871
