Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Get the career boost you’re looking for by completing US University’s RN to BSN program

US University’s RN to BSN program offers flexible and accelerated scheduling designed to help nurses achieve a degree as quickly as possible while maintaining their busy work schedules.  This accredited program is available online, on campus, or in whatever combination you need to make going back to school fit into your lifestyle.

While earning your RN to BSN you’ll learn a holistic approach to patient-health assessment that includes: medical history, physical examination, documentation of findings, interpretation of diagnostic testing, psycho-social assessment techniques, and health promotion across the life span of a patient.

Program features include:

• Finish your degree in 12-24 months
• Pathways for Registered Nurses with diplomas, associate’s degrees, or an RN with bachelor’s degrees in non-nursing fields
• No clinical component required: complete your entire degree online or on campus
• Federal financial aid available to qualified students

Three Different Paths to your BSN

RN with a diploma (31 credits from Nursing Diploma may be accepted for transfer. 25 credits must be GE)

• 27 prerequisite credits
• 30 core credits
• 12 elective credits
• 3 credit portfolio

RN with an associate’s degree in nursing (72 to 90 credits may be accepted for transfer. 45 credits must be GE)

• 30 core credits
• 9 prerequisite credits
• 9 elective credits
• 3 credit portfolio

RN with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing (Up to a maximum of 90 credits may be accepted for transfer.  57 semester credits must be GE)

• 30 core credits
• 3 credit portfolio

 Requirements for Enrollment

1. Have a valid, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the US
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (for students who have earned a bachelor or associate’s degree).
3. Minimum of a grade of “C” in all nursing courses.
4. Minimum of a grade of “C-” (GPA of 1.75) or better in all general education courses and in math/science courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Model a professional role and employ nursing practices that promote health and wellness of the client, their families, the community and population/global aggregates
• Assume professional behaviors and attitudes consistent with best practices in nursing and health care
• Deliver nursing care from a firm foundation incorporating nursing standards, ethics, technological literacy and cultural competence.
• Integrate critical inquiry and decision making to effect excellence in client care outcomes using evidence based practices
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with diverse clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals with attention to their unique cultural qualities
• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful relationships with clients, their families, and members of the healthcare team from diverse settings
• Assume a leadership and advocacy role in promoting client/community health and wellness and the advancement of the healthcare system

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