Nursing BSN (RN to BSN, Online)

Total Credits - 124

Major - 32

• NRSG 305 - Health Assessment Credits: 3
• NRSG 315 - Pathophysiology Credits: 3
• NRSG 320 - Professional Nursing Concepts for the RN Credits: 3
• NRSG 433 - Leadership in Nursing Practice Credits: 4
• NRSG 438 - Intercultural Mission Service in Nursing Credits: 2
• NRSG 443 - Nursing Informatics Credits: 3
• 4 Credits of  NRSG 445 - Nursing Research Credits: 3,4
• NRSG 450 - Community Nursing Credits: 4
• 3 Credits of  NRSG 466 - Complementary Wellness and Restoration II Credits: 2,3
• NRSG 470 - Global Health Nursing Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to graduate.
• No course with a grade below C- may count towards the degree.

Admission Requirements

All registered nurses must meet Andrews University entrance requirements and be accepted for admission to the University before being admitted to the nursing program. Application for admission may require a minimum of six weeks for processing evaluation. Admission requirements are as follows:

1. A current United States RN license or equivalent nursing license in country of residence.

2. Minimal overall GPA of 2.50.

3. An acceptable criminal background check from company recommended by Department of Nursing (https:// portal.castlebranch.com/NS39).

4. A urine drug screen is required before admission and yearly after. Some clinical sites may require different drug screen times. Drug screens are completed by https://portal.castlebranch.com/NS39

5. Physical examination report that must include:

• Tuberculin skin test (if positive a chest x-ray is required, will be evaluated individually) and yearly evaluation thereafter.
• Proof of immunization or serum immunity for MMR1 and MMR2 (measles, mumps, and rubella), T-dap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and hepatitis B.
• Proof of immunization or serum immunity for varicella-zoster.
• Annual flu shots taken October–December.

6. All students are required to have BLS Healthcare Provider Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

7. ADA Accommodations: Andrews University accepts and appreciates diversity in its students, including students with learning and other disabilities. Please also see program handbook for additional information.

Transfer of Credits

Applicants may transfer up to 92 credits from their associate degree programs and other college-level courses completed.

Credit for Prior Learning

Students may also earn credits for prior learning from applicable RN experience with a required portfolio submission.

Progression

RN-BSN nursing students in the online program need to understand that:

• The Department of Nursing requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to graduate.
• No course with a grade below C- may count towards the degree.
• Requirements for various clinical sites may vary and student must abide by the stated requirements.
• Students must finish within 3 years of starting the program.
• Class and clinical attendance are required: The Department of Nursing will uphold University Policy.

Students should refer to the Department of Nursing RN-BSN Student Handbook for further guidance on progression policies. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the program will:

• Reflect in their nursing care the application of Christian values and formula for health for the purpose of “Restoring humans to the image of God.”
• Be culturally aware, sensitive, and appropriaate in their nursing practice.
• Foster open and effective communication using verbal, non-verbal, written, and technological methods.
• Utilize critical thinking, clinical reasoning, judgment, evidenced-based practice and research in implementation of the nursing process, while delivering patient-centered care.
• Apply leadership concepts, principles of advocacy and decision making in the provision of quality patient care.
• Function effectively as part of intra and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.