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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program

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RN to BSN Program
Program Description

The GSC RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence, to build inclusive communities, and to promote social responsibility. The online program is designed for adult learners who prefer a combination of guided independent study, peer learning, and faculty-facilitated learning, in an environment that offers collegial relationships with faculty and other students.

Upon completion, the graduate is prepared for advanced degree study.

BSN Student Learning Outcomes (5 EPSLOs)

  1. Knowledge Synthesis. Integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines to provide safe, high quality patient-centered care including health promotion and risk reduction.
  2. Technology Use. Utilize technology to synthesize theory, research and practice data to support and evaluate decision making and quality improvement in nursing practice.
  3. Leadership Integration. Integrate leadership systems change and social justice principles to important health outcomes of individuals, families, and populations in a variety of healthcare settings.
  4. Interprofessional Collaboration. Collaborate with other members of the interprofessional health care team to improve effectiveness of health care systems.
  5. Learning. Strengthen own professional identity and commitment to lifelong learning.

 

RN-BSN Program Outcomes

  1. Program Completion Rate: At least 75% of all students will complete the RN-BSN program within 100% of the program length starting with NUR301 Baccalaureate Nurse Transition course.
  2. Job Employment Rate: At least 85% of graduate respondents will maintain or advance current employment position within 12 months from graduation date.

Academic Requirements for RN – BSN

  1. Acceptance to the College
  2. Completion of an RN program
  3. Must have unencumbered RN license to complete the nursing courses in the BSN curriculum.

The BSN program’s philosophy is consistent with the mission of the College.

View Nursing Philosophy

Accreditation Status

The BSN Program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for Achievement of Quality and Excellence in Nursing Education Spring 2019 to Spring 2027.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

Please see the link below for the most current program effectiveness data defined by our programmatic accreditation agency.
Program Effectiveness Data

BSN Sample Curriculum Plan

RN to BSN Program – Seven Week Sessions (Two Sessions per Semester)
First Semester: First 7 Weeks Credits
COM 105 Professional Communications 3
MTH 111 Algebra and Probability 3
Total 6
First Semester: Second 7 Weeks Credits
MTH 204 Statistics 3
ENG 200 Writing for Social Sciences 3
Total 6
Second Semester: First 7 Weeks Credits
CSI 102 Informatics 3
ETH 321 Social Ethics 3
Total 6
Second Semester: Second 7 Weeks Credits
BIO311 Pathophysiology 3
NUR 301 Baccalaureate Nurse Transition 3
Total 6
Third Semester: First 7 Weeks Credits
NUR 311 Healthy Aging 3
NUR 315 Nursing Research 3
Total 6
Third Semester: Second 7 Weeks Credits
NUR 321 Holistic Health Concepts 3
NUR 411 Principles of Nursing Leadership 3
Total 6
Fourth Semester: First 7 Weeks Credits
NUR 331/332 Population/Health Practicum 3
NUR 415 Continuity of Care 3
Total 6
Fourth Semester: Second 7 Weeks Credits
NUR 431/432 Role Exploration Seminar/Practicum 3
NUR 485 Capstone 3
6

Gen Ed courses may be transferred into the BSN program.

Contact the registrar (registrar@email.gscollege.edu) to review students’ transcripts for credit transfers.
Total credits for BSN degree 120.