Students enrolled in the RN-to-BSN program must complete the following coursework as specified in the Plan of Study to earn the BSN degree through the School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS):
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 305 | Issues in Health Disparities | 3 |
| NUR 311 | Theories and Concepts of Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 314 | Health Assessment and Promotion (L) | 3 |
| NUR 350 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology for RN-to-BSN | 4 |
| NUR 400 | Theories, Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 405 | Professionalism and Career Pathways | 3 |
| NUR 406 | Current Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 426 | Leadership and Management in Nursing (C) | 5 |
| NUR 440 | Population Focused Nursing (C) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- L
Course includes a lab component
- C
Course includes a clinical component and meets the UM civic engagement criteria
Upon successful completion of the 30 core credits listed above, 30 additional credits are automatically awarded to RN-to-BSN students simply for possessing an RN license, bringing their overall credit total up to the 120 credits required for the BSN degree. These credits are added in the form of the following Advanced Placement courses at no additional tuition cost:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 390 | Advanced Placement Practice I for RN-to-BSN Students | 10 |
| NUR 403 | Advanced Placement Practice II for RN-to-BSN Students | 10 |
| NUR 414 | 10 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
The RN-to-BSN is a lock-step program. Students are admitted into a 3 semester or 5 semester track and are required to follow the appropriate Plan of Study outlined below.
Plan of Study - 3 semester track
| Junior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| NUR 311 | Theories and Concepts of Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 314 | Health Assessment and Promotion (L) | 3 |
| NUR 350 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology for RN-to-BSN | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUR 400 | Theories, Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 405 | Professionalism and Career Pathways | 3 |
| NUR 440 | Population Focused Nursing (C) | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| NUR 305 | Issues in Health Disparities | 3 |
| NUR 406 | Current Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 426 | Leadership and Management in Nursing (C) | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Advanced Placement | ||
| NUR 390 | Advanced Placement Practice I for RN-to-BSN Students (*) | 10 |
| NUR 403 | Advanced Placement Practice II for RN-to-BSN Students (*) | 10 |
| NUR 414 | * | 10 |
| Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- C
Course includes a clinical component and meets the UM civic engagement criteria.
- L
Course includes a lab component.
- *
Upon successful completion of the 30 junior year credits listed above, 30 additional credits are automatically awarded to RN-to-BSN students simply for possessing an RN license, bringing their overall credit total up to the 120 credits required for the BSN degree. These credits are added in the form of Advanced Placement courses at no additional tuition cost.
Plan of Study - 5 semester track
| Junior Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| NUR 311 | Theories and Concepts of Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 350 | Pathophysiology/Pharmacology for RN-to-BSN | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NUR 314 | Health Assessment and Promotion (L) | 3 |
| NUR 400 | Theories, Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| NUR 405 | Professionalism and Career Pathways | 3 |
| NUR 406 | Current Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| NUR 305 | Issues in Health Disparities | 3 |
| NUR 440 | Population Focused Nursing (C) | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| NUR 426 | Leadership and Management in Nursing (C) | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Advanced Placement | ||
| NUR 390 | Advanced Placement Practice I for RN-to-BSN Students (*) | 10 |
| NUR 403 | Advanced Placement Practice II for RN-to-BSN Students (*) | 10 |
| NUR 414 | * | 10 |
| Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- C
Course includes a clinical component and meets the UM civic engagement criteria.
- L
Course includes a lab component.
- *
Upon successful completion of the 30 junior year credits listed above, 30 additional credits are automatically awarded to RN-to-BSN students simply for possessing an RN license, bringing their overall credit total up to the 120 credits required for the BSN degree. These credits are added in the form of Advanced Placement courses at no additional tuition cost.
Mission
The mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) is to educate students and support faculty committed to the art and science of nursing and health care studies through creating and disseminating health knowledge and developing culturally competent leaders to provide safe service to our community, the nation, and the world.
Goals
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of natural and behavioral sciences , arts, humanities and nursing science as a basis for cultural competence in nursing practice.
- Students will demonstrate the use of evidence –based research and scholarship findings in practice.
- Students will demonstrate effective inter professional communication with others to improve patient outcomes in culturally diverse settings.
