Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN)
Graduates from the RN-to-BSN program acquire a deeper and broader level of assessment, communication, critical thinking and technical skills. The program provides students with the theory and competencies for professional practice, community health assessment and leadership, as well as research competencies to serve as a foundation for graduate study in nursing.
The RN-BSN program is a two-year completion program that provides the necessary foundation for professional practice. During the final two semesters the student has the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practicum experiences in a variety of clinical settings. In addition, the RN-BSN program offers the nurse the opportunity to explore a range of nursing electives including courses in holistic nursing.
This program is offered in a format which allows students to continue working full-time while attending classes on a full-time or part-time basis.
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Year One
Fall
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Credit Hours
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Year Two
Fall
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Credit Hours
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NURS3001
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Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
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3
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NURS4001
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Nursing in a Global Society
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3
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NURS3002
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Holistic Theory
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3
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NURS4002
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Independent Practicum I
(Clinical component: 1 day per week)
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3
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PHIL3300
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Medical Ethics
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3
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ENGL2003
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Public Speaking
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3
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Elective (Nursing)*
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3
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9
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12
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Spring
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Credit Hours
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Spring
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Credit Hours
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NURS3101
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Health & Physical Assessment of Individuals and Families (Lab component: 45 hrs)
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4
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NURS4101
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Professional Nursing Seminar
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3
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NURS3003
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Applied Pharmacology
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3
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NURS4003
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Independent Practicum II
(Clinical component - 1 day/week)
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3
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MATH2200
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3
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Elective (Nursing)*
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3
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10
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9
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Summer
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Credit Hours
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Summer
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Credit Hours
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NURS3100
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Research in Nursing
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3
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Elective (Humanities)
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3
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NURS3102
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Business in Nursing (Clinical component : 15 hrs)
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3
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Elective (Humanities)
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3
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HUMN3100
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Intercultural Communications
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3
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Elective (Open)
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3
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9
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9
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Total Credits |
58
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*Nursing Electives
- NURS4401 – Advanced Holistic Nursing Practice
- NURS4402 – Nursing Leadership and Politics
- NURS4403 – Professional Nurse as Educator
- NURS4404 – Disease Prevention
Admission Requirements
- Successful completions of an ASN degree with a 2.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution of higher education within the last 7 years. (Diploma prepared RNs who have graduated from an accredited institution but who do not possess an ASN degree will have their academic credits evaluated and be given a plan of study.)
- Successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) or a current Massachusetts registered nursing license.
- Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or better:
- Math or Algebra
- Biology
- Chemistry
