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RN to BSN Completion Program
Melissa Harvey, EdD, RN, Chair, Nursing Services
Phone: (419) 995-8347
Email: harvey.m@rhodesstate.edu
Office: TL 102J
The RN to BSN Completion Program is intended for registered nurses who are seeking to further their education to achieve a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Curriculum focuses on leadership, evidence-based practice, informatics, and community-based health promotion. This program is designed to be delivered in an online format, with the exception of two specialized lab experiences at the Borra Center for Health Sciences. Additionally, the Capstone course culminates in a practicum experience which allows students to specialize in either critical care, leadership, or case management. During their practicum, students will be assigned to work with a nurse mentor in their specialty area and gain real world experience as they collaborate with members of the healthcare team.
The RN to BSN Completion Program prepares the registered nurse to be a professional health care practitioner who provides compassionate care, which is based on scientific evidence and who serves as the link between the patient (individual, family, community, or population) and the health care environment across the lifespan. The program addresses the needs of the community as identified through ongoing assessment. This program is designed to promote life-long learning and produce qualified individuals for advanced employment in health care facilities as baccalaureate prepared nurses. Graduates are prepared to adapt to the emerging and expanding roles of the registered nurse in society.
Mission Statement
The RN to BSN Completion Program provides registered nurses the opportunity to obtain an affordable, quality professional nursing education through community involvement, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the community’s need for highly trained nursing professionals.
RN to BSN Degree Completion
The RN to BSN Completion program is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study. If a student chooses to take classes part-time, all coursework must be completed and the degree conferred within five years of the program start date.
Technical Standards
See here for details.
“C” grade policy
A minimum “C” grade is required for all courses with a NSG prefix.
Dual Degree Enrollment
Current Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students may choose to take additional coursework toward their BSN degree before graduation. Students choosing this pathway will declare a dual degree of Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and Associate of Science through Rhodes State College. The dual degree declaration will allow the additional courses to transfer to the RN to BSN Completion Program degree.
RN to BSN Completion Program
Bachelors of Applied Science in Nursing Degree
Structured Course Sequence (3 semester plan)
| Fall | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 3010 | Evolving Roles in Professional Nursing *1st 8 weeks | 3 |
| NSG 3020 | Healthcare Research in Evidence-Based Practice *1st 8 weeks | 3 |
| NSG 3030 | Nursing Informatics in Technological Healthcare Community *2nd 8 weeks | 3 |
| NSG 3040 | Nursing Leadership and Management *2nd 8 weeks | 4 |
| CHM 1110 | Introductory General Chemistry *Half- or Full-term selection | 4 |
| PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 | General Psychology *Half- or Full-Term selection (SOC 1010 & PSY 1010 are both required for BS Degree; register for the course that you did not complete in your Associates Degree) or Sociology | 3 |
| Term Hours | 20 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 4010 | Advanced Health Assessment for Individuals and Families *1st 8 weeks | 3 |
| NSG 4020 | Birth to Middle Age Nursing Care in a Global Community *1st 8 weeks | 3 |
| NSG 4011 | Advanced Health Assessment for Complex Health Disorders *2nd 8 weeks | 3 |
| NSG 4021 | Gerontological Nursing Care in a Global Community *2nd 8 weeks | 3 |
| CHM 1120 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry *Half- or full-term selection | 4 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE *Half- or full-term selection (Arts & Humanities) | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 19 | |
| Summer | ||
| NSG 4030 | Capstone in Professional Nursing *8 week term | 6 |
| COM 2110 or COM 2213 | Public Speaking *8 week term or Verbal Judo | 3 |
| PSY 1730 | Abnormal Psychology *8 week term | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE *8 week term (Arts & Humanities) | 3 | |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE *8 week term (Social & Behavioral Science) | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities Elective (Minimum of 6 credit hours) | ||
| HST 2300 | Technology and Civilization | 3 |
| HST 2510 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| HST 2521 | Women in World History | 3 |
| LIT 2210 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2227 | Literature of Graphic Novels | 3 |
| LIT 2228 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2250 | The American Short Story | 3 |
| LIT 2260 | Fantasy Literature | 3 |
| LIT 2301 | British Literature I | 3 |
| PHL 1011 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 1010 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Minimum of 3 credit hours) | ||
| PSY 2200 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1200 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOC 1320 | American Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| SOC 2211 | World Religions: History, Belief, and Practice | 3 |
| SOC 2300 | Social Problems | 3 |
NSG 3010 — Evolving Roles in Professional Nursing
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 30.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Examines and discusses various professional nursing roles and values in contemporary nursing practice as it relates to current issues and trends. Explore theories and elements of professional nursing in a global healthcare community. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 1510.
NSG 3020 — Healthcare Research in Evidence-Based Practice
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 30.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Explores, analyzes, and synthesizes current scholarly healthcare literature to inform clinical decisions involved in nursing care. Students will have the opportunity to implement acquired research concepts to various activities. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 1510.
NSG 3030 — Nursing Informatics in Technological Healthcare Community
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 30.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Accesses and utilizes various nursing documentation to integrate nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data and knowledge in nursing practice. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 1510.
NSG 3040 — Nursing Leadership and Management
Credit Hours: 4.00
Total Contact Hours: 40.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Explores the different concepts and types of leadership and management (i.e. policies, procedures, and budgetary measures) in a complex healthcare society. At the end of this course the student will be able to apply leadership and managerial concepts, skills, and decision-making in a changing healthcare system. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 1510.
NSG 4010 — Advanced Health Assessment for Individuals and Families
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 32.00
Lecture Hours: 2.80
Lab Hours: 0.40
Develops and coordinates the health assessment of individuals and families through systematic and deliberative interactive processes. Nurses will use advanced clinical decision-making to validate, analyze, and synthesize the collected data to plan and collaborate multidisciplinary care. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 3010, NSG 3020, NSG 3030, NSG 3040.
NSG 4020 — Birth to Middle Age Nursing Care in a Global Community
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 30.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Promotes and maintains effective care of a diverse and global population from birth to middle age. The student utilizes a holistic approach to promote preventative healthcare, the maintenance of chronic illnesses and restoration to optimal health. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 3010, NSG 3020, NSG 3030, NSG 3040.
NSG 4011 — Advanced Health Assessment for Complex Health Disorders
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 32.00
Lecture Hours: 2.80
Lab Hours: 0.40
Develops and coordinates the health assessment of complex health disorders through systematic and deliberative interactive processes. Nurses will use advanced clinical decision-making to validate, analyze, and synthesize the collected data to plan and collaborate multidisciplinary care. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 3010, NSG 3020, NSG 3030, NSG 3040, NSG 4010.
NSG 4021 — Gerontological Nursing Care in a Global Community
Credit Hours: 3.00
Total Contact Hours: 30.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Promotes and maintains effective care of a diverse and global Gerontological population. The student utilizes a holistic approach to promote preventative healthcare, the maintenance of chronic illnesses and restoration to optimal health. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 3010, NSG 3020, NSG 3030, NSG 3040.
NSG 4030 — Capstone in Professional Nursing
Credit Hours: 6.00
Total Contact Hours: 100.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
Design, develop and implement a capstone project based on his/her area of interest. The faculty approved capstone project allows the student to demonstrate accumulated knowledge from the program as he/she transitions into baccalaureate practice. 'C' grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: NSG 3010, NSG 3020, NSG 3030, NSG 3040, NSG 4010, NSG 4020, NSG 4021
Corequisites: NSG 4011.
Acceptance Requirements
All Acceptance Requirement Criteria including Nursing Technical Standards must be met for entrance into the RN to BSN Completion Program.
Criteria
- General College requirements (see General Admissions Procedures.)
- Declaration of RN to BSN Completion as the major course of study.
- All applicants must be a graduate of an associate degree or diploma in nursing program that is recognized by an accrediting agency, or the equivalent if a graduate from a program outside of the U.S. Credits will be awarded for equivalent of 65 credit hours.
- All applicants must hold a current unencumbered RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Applicants holding the equivalent of RN licensure or certification outside of the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study.
- Complete RN to BSN Completion Program Application (Application opens April 3rd for Fall entry).
The RN to BSN Completion Program is in the process of pursuing candidacy for accreditation of its Program through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Ste. 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000; email info@acenursing.org; website; http://www.acenursing.org.