Nursing, B.S. (RN to BS)
[Nursing—1203.1]
The School of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan University advances the profession of nursing through education, practice, and scholarship within a supportive Christian academic environment for students, staff, and faculty. The RN to BS program is designed specifically for Registered Nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree while continuing to work. The program is completed in as little as 12 months with a curriculum that is stimulating, relevant, challenging, rewarding, and in a format that recognizes the needs of the adult learner. The coursework is offered in an online format. Students are required to complete clinical practice experience throughout the program.
Admission Criteria:
- Graduation from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Registered Nurse licensure in the United States or Canada
- Current employment of 16 hours per week as a registered nurse
- Minimum of 60 semester credit hours of transferable credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities
SPECIFICS OF THE NURSING B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 120
Total Liberal Arts Hours: 60
Minimum Requirements: Maintain a GPA of 2.75 in the major and overall; no grade less than C in the major.
Transfer policy: Nursing courses, A&P I and II, and College Composition will transfer in only if the grade is C or better. See Undergraduate transfer policies.
Program Requirements:
Credits through Admission
- Nursing (28-30)
- Intro to Sociology (3)
- Intro to Psychology (3)
- Developmental Psychology through the Lifespan (3)
- College Composition (3)
- A & P I and II (6-8)
- Microbiology with Lab (3-4)
- Electives (11 or more)
Credits in the Program: 36 Nursing
- RNBS 3100 (3) Intro to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice
- PHIL 2202 (3) Philosophical Ethics
- RNBS 3250 (3) Health Assessment
- MATH 2400 (3) Elementary Statistics
- HUMN 3010 (3) History & Philosophy of Adult Education
- RNBS 3300 (3) Quality & Safety in Healthcare
- RNBS 4200 (3) Clinical Judgment & Decision-Making
- RNBS 3400 (3) Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
- RNBS 4400 (3) Population Health
- RNBS 4300 (3) Emerging Trends in Nursing Leadership
- HUMN 3020 (3) Humanities: A Wholistic Approach
- RNBS 4550 (3) Capstone Experience
Other Requirements:
- Students can complete the program in as little as 12 months. Students may complete the majority of the remaining credits in the program through Life Learning Papers (LLPs) or other options. The LLP process is taught in HUMN 3010 and most students will be able to complete the required LLPs by the end of the program. LLP credits are billed at $300 per paper. Students work with the Student Success Advisor on an individual academic plan to determine how to complete all requirements.