RN - BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM
Program Progression and Curriculum Information
RN-BSN Progression
The curriculum is based on the required 120 semester credit hours and is designed to be completed within one year full-time or two years part-time. A minimum of 36 credits of Arts and Science courses are required for program completion. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to ensure timely completion of Arts and Sciences requirements.
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A semester equals fifteen (15) instructional weeks. Seven and a half week semesters (7.5) week class times are adjusted accordingly to meet credit allocations.
Entry Terms
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Students may be admitted to TCC for the Fall, Spring, or Summer Terms.
RN-BSN Curriculum
RN-BSN Core Curriculum
Course Number
NUR 320
NUR 335
NUR 350
NUR 365
NUR 420
NUR 435
NUR 450
NUR 465
BIO 300
ENG 315
IS 300
STAT 201
Disciplinary Focus
Oral and Written Communications
Math and Data Analysis
Arts and Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Electives
Course Options to Meet Disciplinary Focus
COM 101, 110 or Equivalent / ENG 101 or Equivalent
STAT 201 or Equivalent
PHI 103, 205, 210 or Equivalent
SOP 101, 105 / PSY 101, 110 / SOC 101 or Equivalent
BIO 111, 112, 121, 113, 180, 201, 211 or Equivalent
Varies
*Denotes The Christ College RN-BSN Program course which counts toward the total credit hour allotment required for a disciplinary focus area
RN-BSN General Education Curriculum
Credits
9 *ENG 315 (3)
3 *STAT 202 (3)
6 *IS 300 (3)
6
15 *BIO 300 3
Varies
Course Title
Nursing Informatics
Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Nursing Theories and Foundational Concepts
Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
Health Care Policy
Population Health and Community-Based Nursing
Caring for the Older Adult
Leadership and Managment in Nursing
Pathosphysiology
Advanced Composition: Evidence-Based Writing
Wellness and Health Promotion
Introduction to Statistics
Total Core Curriculum:
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
42
RN-BSN Progression Completion - Part Time
Additional Arts and Science coursework may be required to reach 120 total credit hours*
Credit Hours
3
3
Credit Hours
3
3
Semester 1 - Part 1
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
Nursing 320
BIO 300
Course Title
Nursing Informatics
Pathophysiology
Semester 1 - Part 2
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
ENG 315
IS 300
Course Title
Advanced Composition: Evidence-Based Writing
Wellness and Health Promotion
Semester 2 - Part 1
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
STAT 201
NUR 365
Course Title
Introduction to Statistics
Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
Credit Hours
3
3
Semester 2 - Part 2
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 350
NUR 450
Course Title
Nursing Theories and Foundational Concepts
Caring for the Older Adult
Credit Hours
3
5
Semester 3 - Part 1
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 335
NUR 435
Course Title
Introduction to Reseach and Evidence-Based Practice
Population Health and Community-Based Nursing
Credit Hours
3
5
Semester 3 - Part 2
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 420
NUR 465
Course Title
Health Care Polic
Nursing Leadership and Management
Credit Hours
3
5
Credit Hours
3
5
Credit Hours
3
5
Semester 4 - Part 1
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 335
NUR 435
Course Title
Introduction to Reseach and Evidence-Based Practice
Population Health and Community-Based Nursing
Semester 4 - Part 2
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 420
NUR 465
Course Title
Health Care Polic
Nursing Leadership and Management
Semester 5 - Part 1
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 335
NUR 435
Course Title
Introduction to Reseach and Evidence-Based Practice
Population Health and Community-Based Nursing
Credit Hours
3
5
Semester 5 - Part 2
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 420
NUR 465
Course Title
Health Care Polic
Nursing Leadership and Management
Credit Hours
3
5
Credit Hours
3
5
Credit Hours
3
5
Semester 6 - Part 1
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 335
NUR 435
Course Title
Introduction to Reseach and Evidence-Based Practice
Population Health and Community-Based Nursing
Semester 3 - Part 2
(7.5 Weeks)
Course Number
NUR 420
NUR 465
Course Title
Health Care Polic
Nursing Leadership and Management