RN to BSN Nursing, BS

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The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a degree completion program specifically designed to advance the Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) to an academic degree status of BSN. Students admitted to this program will be required to be a current RN with an unencumbered license through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) jurisdiction. The degree program will prepare the student to assume advanced roles in nursing management, client care, and education, as well as, provide a foundation for advanced academic study. The curriculum consists of coursework that will provide a framework for evidence-based practice and enhance complex clinical reasoning, decision making, and collaborative skills that contribute to patient safety and quality processes. The BSN program will assure that students attain knowledge of current practices in the field and enhance their ability to incorporate such practices into the health-care delivery system.

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Columbia College, students must provide official documentation verifying completion of an ASN or ADN from an accredited and accepted institution, and status as a current RN with an unencumbered license through the NCSBN jurisdiction prior to pursuing the BSN degree. Transfer coursework completed with a grade of C or higher will be evaluated for potential credit with Columbia College as per policy (see Evaluation of Credit and Testing ).

The baccalaureate degree in nursing program at Columbia College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).

Program Learning Outcomes:

The registered nurse analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. (ANA Standard of Practice 2 Diagnosis)
The registered nurse coordinates care delivery. (ANA Standard of Practice 5A Coordination of Care)
The registered nurse employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. (ANA Standard of Practice 5B Health Teaching and Health Promotion)
The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. (ANA Standard of Practice 6 Evaluation)
The registered nurse practices ethically. (ANA Standard of Practice 7 Ethics)
The registered nurse leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. (ANA Standard of Practice 11 Leadership)
The registered nurse integrates evidence and research findings into practice. (ANA Standard of Practice 13 Evidence-based Practice and Research)
The registered nurse contributes to quality nursing practice. (ANA Standard of Practice 14 Quality of Practice)
The registered nurse practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. (ANA Standard of Practice 17 Environmental Health)

Program CIP: 51.3818 - Nursing Practice.

Program SOC: 11-9111 - Medical and Health Services Managers

General Education Requirements (39-42 sem. hrs)

For a complete list of general education courses click here . For additional information on general education requirements click here .

Ethics Course Requirement (3 sem. hrs)

Social and Behavioral Sciences Area Requirement:

PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 hours (highly recommended)

Core Requirements (36 sem. hrs)

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken as Pass/Fail. 15 hours of upper-level core coursework must be completed in residency.

General Electives (40-43 sem. hrs.)

Total: 120 (sem. hrs)

The total reflects the minimum number of hours to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Some courses listed above may fulfill more than one requirement block. Please speak to your academic advisor to plan your specific degree path.