RN-BS Program
Hegis Code 1203.10
This program is designed for nurses with an unencumbered New York State RN license. Associate degree graduates who are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN may take the first course prior to licensure. There are nine NUR online courses (30 credits) in the RN to BS in Nursing program, including one NUR elective. Students must complete a total of 80 hours of clinical practice by the end of the program. To graduate with a BS degree, all college core requirements must also be met. Students accepted to the RN to BSN degree can transfer in up to 77 credits from their Associate degree. A student transferring 77 credits will be required to take 43 additional credits, including 30 credits in residence, to fulfill degree requirements.Expired sciences can be considered with statement and references to provide experience.
Requirements
Required Support Courses (3 credits)
| REL 1300 | INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS | 3 |
Required Courses (27 credits)
| NUR 3015 | INFORMATICS, HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| NUR 3045 | HEALTH POLICY | 3 |
| NUR 3001 | NURSING RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE | 3 |
| NUR 3025 | QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| NUR 4022 | COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING FOR RNs | 4 |
| NUR 4061 | PROFESSIONAL NURSING: ISSUES AND TRENDS FOR RNs | 4 |
| NUR 4070 | INTERPROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND TEAM BASED CARE | 3 |
| NUR 4071 | NURSING AND THE BUSINESS OF HEALTHCARE | 3 |
Students are required to complete at least one additional credit of an elective NUR course.