BSN Completion Programs

Application Information

RN to BSN Accelerated Track

• 2021-2022 RN-BSN Accelerated Schedule
• 2020-2021 RN-BSN Accelerated Schedule

RN to BSN 2-Year Schedule

• 2020-2021 RN-BSN Year 1 Schedule
• 2021-2022 RN-BSN Year 2 Schedule

Example Curriculum Plan

First Year Summer Semester

ENG 200 Expository Writing (3)
GOVT 100 Government and Politics in the US(3)

First Year Fall Semester

MAT 150 College Algebra (3)
AH 200 Introduction to Statistics (3)
NS 300 ADN to BSN Transition (3)
NS 301 Nursing Informatics (2)
NS 402 Pharmacology (3)

First Year Spring Semester

HST 105 American History (3)
NS 400 Management and Leadership (3)
NS 401 Holistic Assessment (3)
NS 403 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3)
NS 404 Public and Community Health (4)
NS 405 Politics and Healthcare Policy (3)

Second Year Summer Semester

FA 200 Art Appreciation (3)
PSY 200 Life Span Development (3)

Example Curriculum Plan

First Year Summer Semester

ENG 200 Expository Writing (3)
GOVT 100 Government and Politics in the US (3)

First Year Fall Semester

MAT 150 College Algebra (3)
AH 200 Introduction to Statistics (3)
NS 300 ADN to BSN Transition (3)

First Year Spring Semester

HST 105 American History (3)
NS 404 Public and Community Health (4)
NS 401 Holistic Assessment (3)

Second Year Summer Semester

FA 200 Art Appreciation (3)
PSY 200 Life Span Development (3)

Second Year Fall Semester

NS 301 Nursing Informatics (2)
NS 302 Pathophysiology (3)
NS 402 Pharmacology (3)

Second Year Spring Semester

NS 400 Management and Leadership (3)
NS 403 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3)
NS 405 Politics and Healthcare Policy (3)

Applicants admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will have graduated from an approved Associate Degree in Nursing program, have an uncensored registered nurse license, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Students who are currently enrolled in the final year of an associate degree nursing program may apply to the RN to BSN with admission pending graduation from the program and passing the RN exam within 90 days of graduation. Students will be required to submit the following:

1. Official high school transcript showing graduation or completion of an approved high school equivalency exam
2. Official transcripts from all colleges, universities and vocational schools attended with a minimum overall GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale (may be tentatively admitted with a 2.50 GPA)
3. Completion of all immunization requirements
4. Clearance on various background checks

1. Promote professional growth in the field of nursing by preparing nurses to assimilate knowledge from nursing and the arts and sciences and integrate into nursing practice.
2. Promote professional growth in the field of nursing by preparing nurses to assimilate knowledge from leadership and management theories and integrate into the provision of nursing care of individuals, family and the community and foster the promotion of heath.
3. Promote professional growth in the field of nursing by expanding upon the nurse's current knowledge base and promoting lifelong learning.
4. Promote professional growth in the field of nursing by preparing nurses to contribute to the future of nursing by assimilating research findings and integrating into evidence-based nursing practice.

Graduates of Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Science’s (CONHS) BSN degree program are able to maximize their career opportunities and advance into clinical and leadership roles in this nation’s complex and evolving healthcare system. CONHS’ BSN degree program also prepares qualified graduates to seek admission to graduate programs in nursing, including Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, and other related healthcare fields of study. Graduates of MSN and DNP programs are prepared to assume roles as administrators, educators and/or advanced practitioners.

Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, students will be able to:

1. Contribute to the future of nursing by integrating nursing research into evidence-based nursing practice. (Spirit of Inquiry)
2. Make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that assimilate nursing science and knowledge from other disciplines in the provision of safe, quality care and promote the health of patients, families and communities. (Nursing Judgment)
3. Assimilate the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and clinical courses, including the use of the nursing process, to help patients, families and communities continually progress toward fulfillment of human capacities. (Human Flourishing)
4. Demonstrate a professional identity as a nurse through actions that reflect integrity; a commitment to evidence based practice, caring, advocacy, and safe, quality care for diverse patients families, and communities; and a willingness to provide leadership in improving patient outcomes. (Professional Identity)
5. Demonstrate skill in using patient care technologies, information systems and communication to support safe nursing practice.
6. Discuss the impact of healthcare policy on the delivery of healthcare.

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