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Students in the BSN program are responsible for meeting the following degree requirements. Though the School of Nursing makes every attempt to provide students with academic advising and program planning assistance, the students are accountable for complying with all published academic policies related to the BSN program. There are three program options for completion of BSN degree requirements. To be eligible for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students must complete a minimum overall number of credit hours required for the degree, as well as a minimum number of credit hours which must reflect nursing major courses, dependent upon program option which they are pursuing. Credits earned in remedial learning skill courses do not count towards the credit hour requirement. Credits from successfully repeated courses can only be used once toward the overall credit hours needed for the BSN degree. §

BSN Traditional Track

Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a grade of C or higher in each didactic course and an S (Satisfactory) in all clinical/practicum courses required for the degree. Of the 120 credit hours, 75 credit hours must reflect nursing major courses.

BSN Accelerated Second Degree Track

Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a grade of C or higher in each didactic course and an S (Satisfactory) in all clinical/practicum courses required for the degree required for the degree. Of the 120 credit hours, 71-74 credit hours must reflect nursing major courses.

RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option

Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a grade of C or higher in each didactic course and an S (Satisfactory) in all clinical/practicum courses required for the degree. Of the 120 credit hours, 36-39 credit hours must reflect nursing major courses, 34-37 credit hours will be via special credit, and 50-53 or greater credit hours will be general education.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of the BSN program you will be:

A critical thinker who demonstrates intellectual engagement and uses evidence as a basis for clinical reasoning and decision making

A culturally sensitive individual who provides holistic, individual, family, community, and population-centered nursing care

A knowledgeable care coordinator who facilitates access to resources across the continuum of healthcare environments in order to meet the evolving healthcare needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations

An individual who understands and considers the impact of healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments on care delivery

An individual who embodies the professional identity of the nurse and who translates the inherent values of the nursing profession into the ethical and legal practice of nursing

An effective communicator who collaborates with inter-professional team members, patients, and their support systems for improved health outcomes

A competent care provider who is prepared to practice to the full capacity of the professional nurse role in diverse health care environments

An accountable leader and manager who applies principles of systems and organizational processes and balances resources to promote quality care and patient safety

An individual who embraces and employs innovations in information management and technology in the delivery of quality patient care