Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program
The RN to BSN program offers advanced placement to registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The program is completely online, is accessible 24 hours a day, and can be completed in as little as one calendar year or up to six years of part-time study. Thirty (30) hours of credit for life experience is awarded upon documentation of successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam. This value added program builds on the skills of the registered nurse’s previous nursing educational program. The BSN expands an RN’s knowledge base to provide a means for continued advancement in the profession, and to meet the necessary requirements for pursuing a graduate degree in nursing. Students interested in more information should visit the RN to BSN webpage1 or contact the RN to BSN advisor at:
Email: RNtoBSN@wichita.edu
Phone: 316-978-7332
Toll free: 844-827-3828
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Admission
Registered Nurses must:
- Apply to Wichita State University and submit official transcripts of college courses and records verifying completion of an accredited registered nurse program;
- Submit verification of current license to practice as a registered nurse in their state of residence; and
- Submit an application to the RN to BSN program.
Transcript evaluation will determine the plan of study required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Students with an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited university will meet WSU's General Education Program requirements.
Prerequisite Courses
A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing which includes 61 credit hours of major (professional) courses and 30 credit hours of prerequisite courses. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.000). Students must meet all University graduation requirements.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | College English I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | College English II | 3 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 325 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BIOL 220 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 330 | General Microbiology | |
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| or HS 290 | Foundational Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
| STAT 370 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or ECON 231 | Introductory Business Statistics | |
| or PSY 301 | Psychological Statistics | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Professional Curriculum
Professional curriculum is 31 credit hours. (Nursing courses are offered in eight-week blocks.)
Contact the School of Nursing for individualized plan of study.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education and Program Prerequisites 1 | ||
| General Education requirements and program prerequisite courses considered completed through transfer work | 49-50 | |
| Retroactive Credit | ||
| Upper-division nursing credits awarded retroactively on the basis of succesful completion of NCLEX-RN exam (30 credit hours) | 30 | |
| Professional Curriculum | ||
| NURS 346 | Health Assessment for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 329 | Evidence-Based Nursing for the Practicing RN (STAT 370 is a course prerequisite) | 3 |
| NURS 337 | Foundations of Nursing Leadership for the Practicing RN | 4 |
| NURS 451 | Care of Populations for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 490 | Healthcare Leadership for the Practicing RN | 3 |
| NURS 496 | Nursing Leadership Practicum for the Practicing RN | 2 |
| Intro to Pathophysiology | 4 | |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 3 | |
| Select two courses from the following list 2 | 6 | |
| Introduction to U.S. Healthcare and Administration | ||
| Emerging Global Healthcare Issues | ||
| Adaptive Leadership | ||
| Impact of Disease Upon Global Events | ||
| Avant-Garde Art, Film, Rock Music and Subcultures | ||
| Introductory Environmental Science | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Men and Masculinities | ||
| Sociology of Sexualities | ||
| Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | ||
| Sociology of Globalization | ||
| Theatre as a Mirror of Today's America | ||
| International Business | ||
| Leadership is Essential Seminar | ||
| Open Electives | ||
| Select enough electives to reach 120 credit hours | 9-10 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Students with an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution will meet WSU's General Education Program requirements.
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Students wishing to explore alternative courses not listed, must contact the RN to BSN academic advisor.
Graduation and Program Requirements
- All prerequisite and professional courses must be completed with a C (2.000) or higher.
- Graduation requirements:
- 30 credit hours must be taken from WSU;
- Last 24 of 30 credit hours must be at WSU;
- 45 upper-division credit hours (up to 30 of these awarded via credit for life experience); and
- 120 total credit hours required for Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- 2.500 cumulative GPA for admission to the School of Nursing.
- Licensed RN (must be obtained within the first eight weeks of beginning the program).
Credit Awarded For Life Experience (Nursing Licensure)
Registered nurses are eligible for credit for life experience towards the BSN degree by demonstrating successful completion of the NCLEX-RN national exam. There is no fee for credit for life experience. The University requires 45 upper division hours. Credit for life experience can help achieve these requirements. Thirty (30) credit hours will be posted to the student's transcript upon admission to the RN-BSN program.
Applied Learning
Students in the RSN to BSN degree completion program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing all required coursework culminating with the NURS 496 Nursing Leadership Practicum for the Practicing RN course.