Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

   Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Get the career boost you’re looking for by completing US University’s RN to BSN program

The RN to BSN program is designed for the Associate Degree nurse to build on the leadership and management skills introduced in previous nursing programs while expanding the art and science of nursing into the baccalaureate level.  The Institute of Medicine in their 2010 report, Future of Nursing, projected that 80% of clinical nurses in Magnet facilities should be baccalaureate prepared by 2020.  This goal has been embraced across the United States and is providing the impetus for many practicing nurses to return for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Entry Options:

There are two entry options for this degree program.  The first entry option is for the nursing student or registered nurse who wants to apply to the RN to BSN program but has not completed all of the prerequisites with an earned minimum grade of a C in each course.  This option allows students to complete one or more of the prerequisite courses at USU and apply for financial aid.  Students admitted to the RN to BSN who are missing prerequisite courses will be admitted into the Pre-BSN option and will be moved into the next available cohort upon completion of the prerequisite courses and all admission requirements and
submission of an “Admission to the Cohort” form.

Program features include:

Pathways for Registered Nurses with diplomas, associate’s degrees, or an RN with bachelor’s degrees in non-nursing fields
Federal financial aid available to qualified students
Requirements for Enrollment
Have a valid, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the US
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (for students who have earned a bachelor or associate’s degree).
Minimum of a grade of “C” in all nursing courses.
Minimum of a grade of “C-” (GPA of 1.75) or better in all general education courses and in math/science courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge derived from the physical and behavioral sciences
and humanities as a basis for professional nursing practice.
Apply the nursing process to meet the health-promotion, and disease prevention needs of global
populations.
Adapt caring collaborative communication in interacting with patients, families, and the
interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve healthcare outcomes.
Integrate critical inquiry and evidence-based thinking to effect excellence in client care outcomes
Demonstrate professionalism in accepting accountability and responsibility for personal behavior and
ethical practice.
Use current research findings, evidence-based practices and critical thinking skills in promoting the
health and welfare of people.
Collaborate with and advocate for consumers and colleagues in the delivery of healthcare services.
Analyze the application of innovative patient care technology to improve patient care outcomes with
the potential to reduce healthcare costs.
Assume a leadership and advocacy role in promoting individual and global community health and wellness to improve healthcare outcomes.
The Baccalaureate degree in nursing at United States University is a new applicant pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, and (202)887-6791.  New applicant status is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.