Mission Statement
The RN to BSN Completion Program provides registered nurses the opportunity to obtain an affordable, quality professional nursing education through community involvement, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, thereby meeting the community needs for highly trained nursing professionals.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Exemplifies professional leadership characteristics
- Integrates evidence-based practice into the care of patients
- Designs strategies to promote quality and safety in the care of patients
- Promotes communication, teamwork and collaboration with the healthcare team
- Coordinates individualized patient-centered care
- Utilizes informatics and technology in the care of patients
Admissions and Application
The RN to BSN completion program is designed to be completed in one year. All applicants must be a graduate of an associate degree or diploma in nursing program that is recognized by an accrediting agency, or the equivalent if a graduate from a program outside of the U.S. Credits will be awarded for the equivalent of 65 credit hours.
In addition, applicants must hold a current unencumbered RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Applicants holding the equivalent of RN licensure or certification outside of the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study.
Admission Criterion:
- Graduate of an accredited ADN or diploma program
- Possess a valid unencumbered registered nursing license
- Complete Rhodes State College RN to BSN Completion Program Application
Applications open: April 3 (at 8 am)
Classes begin: August 21, 2023
The Rhodes State College RN to BSN Completion program has limited enrollment with preference given to students in the College's service area, which includes the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby and Van Wert.
Applicants who are not accepted will be placed on a waitlist. In the event a seat becomes available, students may be admitted up to one week prior to the start of the semester. Applicants not accepted will be required to re-apply during the next application cycle. The College recommends taking elective and non-nursing-related courses while waiting to reapply.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
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Accreditation
(Candidacy Eligible) Accreditation
The RSC BSN Nursing Program is seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000
www.acenursing.org
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Curriculum
| Course | Description | Credit Hours |
| Transfer Credit | ||
| Awarded from Previous Nursing Program | 65 | |
|
First Semester 1st 8 Weeks |
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|
NSG 3010 |
Evolving Roles in Professional Nursing (OL) |
3 |
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NSG 3020 |
Healthcare Research in Evidence-Based Practice (OL) |
3 |
|
First Semester 2nd 8 Weeks |
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|
NSG 3030 |
Nursing Informatics in a Technological Healthcare Community (OL) |
3 |
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NSG 3040 |
Nursing Leadership and Management (OL) |
4 |
|
First Semester Half-or Full-Term Selection |
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|
CHM 1110 |
Chemistry (OL) |
4 |
|
PSY 1010 or |
General Psychology or Sociology (OL) |
3 |
|
Semester Total |
20 | |
|
Second Semester 1st 8 Weeks |
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|
NSG 4010 |
Advanced Health Assessment for Individuals and Families (HY) |
3 |
|
NSG 4020 |
Birth to Middle Age Nursing Care in a Global Community (OL) |
3 |
|
Second Semester 2nd 8 Weeks |
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|
NSG 4011 |
Advanced Health Assessment for Complex Health Disorders (HY) |
3 |
|
NSG 4021 |
Gerontological Nursing Care in a Global Community (OL) |
3 |
|
Second Semester Half-or Full-Term Selection |
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|
Technical Elective |
Elective |
3 |
|
CHM 1120 |
Organic Chemistry (OL) |
4 |
|
Semester Total |
19 | |
| Third Summer Semester | ||
| NSG 4030 | Capstone in Professional Nursing (HY) | 6 |
|
Third Semester Half-or Full-Term Selection |
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|
Technical Elective |
Elective (OL) |
3 |
|
Technical Elective |
Elective (OL) |
3 |
|
COM 2210 or |
Public Speaking or Verbal Judo |
3 |
|
PSY 1730 |
Abnormal Psychology (OL) |
3 |
| Semester Total | 18 | |
| Total RN to BSN Credit Hours | 57 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 122 | |
Delivery Type Key:
OL - Online
HY - Hybrid