Part-Time Program Guide
Part-time (2 years) Student Schedule
Students are expected to take at least 1 course per quarter. All courses need to be completed to complete the RN to BSN program. Courses are offered once per academic year. Below is one example.
First Year | ||
First Quarter | Credits | |
NURS 300 | Professional Writing for Nursing | 5 |
OR | ||
NURS 310 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 5 |
Second Quarter | ||
NURS 320 |
Nursing Research, Clinical Scholarship and Evidence Based Practice | 5 |
OR | ||
NURS 340 | Organizational Change for Safety and Quality Healthcare | 5 |
Third Quarter | ||
NURS 330 | Health Policy | 5 |
OR | ||
NURS 360 | Health Equity and Cultural Competency in Nursing | 5 |
Fourth Quarter | ||
NURS 315 | Economics in Healthcare | 5 |
OR | ||
NURS 411 | Health Information Technology for Nurses | 3 |
Second Year | ||
First Quarter | ||
NURS 350 | Pathophysiology and Health Assessment | 5 |
Second Quarter | ||
NURS 430 | Community and Public Health Nursing | 5 |
Third Quarter | ||
NURS 450 | Community Health Practicum | 2 |
Fourth Quarter | ||
NURS 490 | Capstone Project | 1 |
AND | ||
Humanities Elective (if needed) | 5 | |
Total Credits for Degree | 51-56 |
In order to complete the RN to BSN on a part-time schedule, the same courses must be completed. Students will need to work with the Nursing Director and Allied Health Education Planner to create an academic plan.