Nursing to Nursing (RN to BSN)
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from 探花约啪 Tech and a bachelor's degree from 探花约啪 State University.
Your Path Forward
探花约啪 Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect 探花约啪 Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree Curriculum
探花约啪 Tech's Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the 探花约啪 Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The graduate is prepared to function as an integral member of the health care team within the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing in a variety of health care settings and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. 探花约啪 State University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing features an unusually high degree of interaction between faculty and students, on campus and online. Our nursing students work in smart classrooms and simulation labs, and are exposed to the high-tech tools of the nursing profession. Above all, the undergraduate nursing degree emphasizes real-world experience and direct community involvement. Students participate in field work at public clinics, schools, assisted-living facilities, and other health care sites. They gain confidence and preparedness with leadership and management skills to excel in this rapidly growing profession.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at 探花约啪 Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. 探花约啪 Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call 探花约啪 Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Nursing (Associate Degree - 探花约啪)
Semester 1
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HLH 123 | Concepts of Patient Care | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Semester 2
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 170 | Nursing Concepts I | 8 |
| BIO 121 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| 13 | ||
Semester 3
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 180 | Nursing Concepts II | 4 |
| NUR 181 | Mental Health Concepts | 4 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Semester 4
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 200 | Nursing Concepts III | 4 |
| NUR 201 | Maternal-Child Health Concepts | 4 |
| BIO 125 | Introductory Microbiology or | 4 |
| BIO 250 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| 12 | ||
Semester 5
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 210 | Nursing Concepts IV | 4 |
| NUR 211 | Community and Professional Concepts | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Nursing (RN to BSN) (Bachelor's Degree - 探花约啪 State University)
Semester 6
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTSC 121 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 123 | Rhetoric and Speech | 3 |
| HIST XXX | Choose 101,102, 201, 202, 203, 204, or 205 | 3 |
| KINE 101 | Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| NURS XXX | Elective | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Semester 7
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTSC 241 | Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL XXX | Literature | 3 |
| NURS 310 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 204 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 314 | Nursing Informatics and Technology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 8
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLST 395 | Global Studies | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 |
| NURS 308 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 405 | Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Semester 9
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 476 | Health Policy | 3 |
| NURS 472 | Population Focused Care | 5 |
| NURS XXX | Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Arts/Humanities Elective (African American Experience) | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
The Bachelor of Science program in Nursing requires a minimum of 120 credits.
The Bachelor of Science program in Nursing requires a minimum of 127 credits. Registered Nurses are awarded 66 (A.A.S. =60 plus 6 cr. for ENG 101 and ENG 102), credit hours after completing the first 9 hours of study at 探花约啪 State University in the RN-BS Concentration in Nursing. Credit is reflective of an earned associate degree and active, unrestricted 探花约啪 or compact Registered Nurse License. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
探花约啪 Tech
For the most current contact information, please the Nursing program page.
探花约啪 State University
Tracy Harpe, Nursing; tharpe@desu.edu; (302) 736-2365