Nursing: Bachelor Of Science in Nursing, BSN

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CODE: BSN-BS | TOTAL CREDITS: 120 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Nursing

ADMITTANCE INFORMATION

An Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from a recognized accredited Nursing Program

And

An unencumbered Nevada R.N. License

And

1-6 credits of US and Nevada Constitutions (depends on coursework completed; Nevada Constitution required but may be completed as part of this degree).

This revised degree program will be implemented on January 1, 2025. Students who enroll in this program on or after this date will be subject to the new requirements.

DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program (RN to BSN) allows ADN educated Registered Nurses the opportunity to build upon their knowledge, enhance their current professional role, advance to broader careers to meet the growing health care needs of the local community, and provide the education required for practice by the professional nurse. The curriculum is designed to expand the student’s knowledge regarding the role of the professional nurse within the urban community. Graduates of the Baccalaureate program will be qualified for an array of challenging career opportunities in population-based health, education, administration, research, management, informatics, and related fields. This program is designed to be delivered online. All clinical experiences are community-based and may be individualized to the student learner.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Provide safe and quality care to individuals, families, groups, and populations by integrating nursing arts and sciences.
Incorporate evidence-based findings into professional practice.
Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge of the healthcare, financial, and regulatory systems to promote high quality, safe professional practice.
Utilize patient-centered care for individuals and families, acknowledging their preferences, culture, values, and unique needs.
Demonstrate collaboration, communication, and leadership strategies while functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team to achieve quality and safe patient care.
Use information management systems and patient care technology to communicate, update knowledge, avoid error, and support decision making in various healthcare settings.
Demonstrate professional role via a presentation of a capstone project within an interdisciplinary setting.

Total Lower Division Credits

TOTAL LOWER DIVISION CREDITS:70

An Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) from a recognized accredited Nursing Program

And

An unencumbered Nevada R.N. License

And

1-6 credits of US and Nevada Constitutions (depends on coursework completed; Nevada Constitution required but may be completed as part of this degree).

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 50

Upper Division Requirements (41 Credits)

Electives (9 Credits)

Any 100-level or above course. Recommended NURS 280 , NURS 311 , NURS 316 , NURS 330 , NURS 354 , or NURS 414 .
Students may need to complete at least 1 credit of Nevada Constitution and will have their credit count toward completion of this section of the Major Requirements.