Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN-BSN 

Bachelor's Completion Program

• Summer Schedule
• Fall Schedule
• Admission Requirements
• Program Goals
• Curriculum Plan
• Grading Scale
• Graduation Requirements
• BSN Completion Orientation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (BSN) is a completion program offering advanced education for the graduate of an associate degree or diploma nursing program.  The two-year program of study combines didactic and preceptored clinical nursing courses and general education courses.  The Program prepares professional nurses to function as providers, managers, and leaders of direct and indirect comprehensive care in a variety of health care systems.  The care is provided for diverse individual, families, groups, and communities.

Graduates function as collaborative members within the discipline of nursing and the inter-disciplinary health care team.  Expanded knowledge of communication, culture, leadership and management, critical thinking, therapeutic nursing and system interventions, legal-ethical and teaching-learning principles, standardized languages, and computer information are integrated into nursing practice.

Graduates critique research findings for utilization, are aware of current trends, understand historical and political influences, and anticipate future patterns. Education is emphasized as a major nursing function when providing/directing care for both health promotion and illness management. 

Graduates demonstrate the knowledge, proficiency, and cultural competence of an educated person, including the ability to synthesize general and professional education and experience.  The Baccalaureate Program further reinforces accountability for life-long learning and professional career development.  Graduates practice in diverse nursing roles, including leadership and management positions, and provide knowledgeable and competent nursing care across many health-related settings.