Nursing 6001 RN To BSN Completion

A Two-Year Program Leading to a B.S. Degree

Registered nurses who have completed an associate degree or diploma from a program that is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) may apply for admission to the Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and earn a baccalaureate in nursing. The program is designed to provide professional registered nurses the opportunity to achieve advancement in their careers and seek leadership and management roles in the health care setting. The didactic nursing courses will be offered on campus and the clinical experiences will be in various healthcare settings.

The RN to BSN Completion program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Information on accreditation status may be obtained by contacting the NLNAC. They may
be contacted at the following address: NLNAC, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-975-5000; or www.nlnac.org. The RN to BSN program is recognized by the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the RN-BSN Completion program, the graduate will:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking and intellectual curiosity in order to provide holistic care to a variety of clients.
2. Provide leadership through communication with clients and the interdisciplinary team for the purpose of positively affecting health care outcomes.
3. Demonstrate caring through a holistic approach to client care.
4. Facilitate health care education in varied settings to achieve optimal levels of wellness for the client.
5. Practice within an ethical framework and legal guidelines promoting a positive public image of nursing, and participating in the change process to shape health care policy.
6. Utilize current research to provide client care and pursue lifelong learning to maintain professional growth.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet the following basic admission requirements.

1. Meet admission requirements of the University.
2. Possess physical and mental health acceptable for performance in the occupation as evidenced by examination by a licensed physician.
3. Possess an unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license prior to beginning any nursing courses, and maintain licensure in Indiana and state of clinical practicum.
4. Complete 37 credit hours of fundamental courses with a grade of C or better in the following:
   1. ENGL 101  and ENGL 102 ; or ENGL 112 
   2. SPCH 143  or SPCH 148 
   3. PFWL 100 
   4. Six credit hours from the Social Science Core List
   5. Three credit hours from the Humanities Common Core List
   6. Seven hours in biological and physical science: One course must be a physical science course and one a biological science course. One of these two courses must be a laboratory science selected from the AA/AS Science and Mathematics Common Core.

Note: Transfer students who are licensed Registered Nurses within six hours of completing the above requirements, and are in good academic standing, may enter the RN to BSN Completion Program.

5. Attain a minimum GPA of 2.5 from an accredited associate degree nursing program or diploma program in nursing. A maximum of 34 credit hours of nursing from an accredited associate degree or diploma program will be applied to the RN to BSN Program.

Note: Admission to the University does not ensure admission to the nursing program. The number of students admitted is limited by the availability of instructional resources and clinical learning sites. Each applicant is reviewed individually. Any falsification of application information will result in denial of admission or removal from the program.

Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Students Admitted to the Program

Once students are admitted to the program, and no later than 2 weeks before starting the semester, they are responsible for completing the following requirements:

1. Possess current certification in Basic Life Support (American Red Cross, CPR Professional Rescue or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider level).
2. Complete and have on file with the University Health Service Office a current medical/physical form, immunization records form, and the Hepatitis B vaccination form. Students must possess current immunizations and annual TB (PPD) test, and provide verification of Hepatitis B inoculation or refusal thereof.
3. Assume responsibility for personal health care costs; therefore, students are strongly urged to maintain health insurance coverage.
4. Provide a current criminal history document and/or screening to be kept on file in the division office.
5. Maintain access to a computer with Microsoft Office and the Internet.

Note: A fee for liability insurance will be charged to all nursing students through the University Bursar’s Office.

Standards for Progression and Graduation

1. All required science courses must be successfully completed (completion with a grade of C or better) concurrently or prior to the recommended course sequence.
2. Students may repeat a required academic course one time in order to raise the grade to a C and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
3. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all science and nursing courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 each semester. Failure to meet this requirement will result in withdrawal from the nursing program at the end of the semester. Students may be readmitted to the nursing program one time. If unsuccessful in the second attempt, students cannot be readmitted to this nursing program.
4. If the student’s average is at least 2.0, but the student has earned a grade less than a C in required science and/or nursing courses, the student must withdraw from the nursing program at  the end of the semester. The student may apply for readmission to the nursing program for the following year.
5. If the semester average falls below 2.0 and the student has earned a grade less than C in required science and/or nursing courses, the student will be required to enroll in one semester of General Studies. Failure to make up all deficiencies during this semester of General Studies will result in denial of readmission to the nursing program.
6. Students must comply with student handbook, clinical facilities, college catalog, and syllabi rules/regulations.
7. Students must complete the nursing curriculum within 5 years.