Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Lewiston, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 21,836 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is a dynamic baccalaureate program with a basic track and completion tracks for currently licensed Practical (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN). The RN to BSN track is offered in a fully online format with practicum experiences that can be completed in the student's local area. The RN to BSN student will develop and expand knowledge and skills delineated by the professional nurse roles of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Students participate in selected learning activities to further develop an understanding of the art and science of nursing. The program provides an educational foundation for continued nursing study at the graduate level.
Mission & Goals
To provide a supportive student-centered learning environment that prepares nursing graduates with the knowledge and skills to meet the nursing needs of the clients they serve and the ability to become engaged citizens, advocates, and lifelong learners with competencies to be effective nurse leaders.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Idaho Board of Nursing.
Program Outcome
- Graduates who are well prepared to function as baccalaureate nurses in various healthcare settings.
- Graduates who are well prepared to participate as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Graduates who are well prepared to understand and assume leadership roles in the healthcare system.
- Stakeholders who are satisfied with the BSN curriculum and educational experience.
- Students who graduate from the program.
Curriculum
First Year
Fall
- General, Organic, and Biochemistry
- Mathematical Ways of Knowing
- Oral Communication
- Writing and Rhetoric I
Spring
- Human Anatomy And Physiology I
- Writing And Rhetoric II
- Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing
- Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Second Year
Fall
- Microbiology for Health Sciences
- Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Statistical Methods for the Sciences
- Or Statistical Methods
- Or Statistical Reasoning
Spring
- Pathophysiology
- Diversity
- Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing
- Integrative Seminar: Ethics & Values
- Nutrition
Third Year
Fall
- Health Assessment
- Pharmacology in Nursing
- Professional Role Development I: Provider of Care
- Alterations in Health I
- Practicum: Alterations in Health I
Spring
- Professional Role Development Ii: Designer of Care
- Alterations in Health II
- Practicum: Alterations In Health II
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Geriatric Nursing
- Transcultural Healthcare
Fourth Year
Fall
- Nursing Genetics
- Maternal Health Theory
- Pediatric Health Theory
- Professional Role Development III: Manager/Coordinator of Care
- Practicum in Family Health
- Population Health
- Practicum in Population Health
Spring
- Professional Role Development IV: Member of the Profession
- Preparation for Nclex and Professional Practice
- Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing
- Healthcare Policy and Economics
- Guided Preceptorship
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a BSN go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:
- Nursing Informatics
- Case Management
- Acute Care Nursing
- Occupational Health Nursing
- Government Service
- Community and Public Health
- Education
- Nursing Research
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