Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NUR-BSN)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree program is designed to prepare the graduate of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program who holds a Registered Nursing (RN) license with additional skills in management, leadership, theory, research, and evidence-based practice to succeed and be promoted within the nursing profession. The BSN graduate will be qualified for supervisory jobs such as nurse manager and other advanced bedside clinical care jobs. The BSN graduate is also qualified to pursue a master’s degree in nursing. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Requirements for Progression
- Grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum;
- Current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level (American Heart Association); and,
- Satisfactory level of mental and physical health, including current immunizations, Hepatitis B vaccinations, yearly TB testing, and ability to meet course requirements for practicum experiences.
The student who does not meet progression requirements will be withdrawn from the RN to BSN program and must apply for readmission.
Applicants to the RN to BSN program will be admitted with varying levels of experience and education. Depending upon the number of general education requirements completed at the time of admission, an entering RN to BSN student can complete the nursing core courses in 3, 4, or 5 terms. Therefore, it is important that each student meet with the College personnel to plan an individualized course of study.
Program Contact:
Corey Lofton
Director, Nursing
(850) 484-2262
clofton@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
General education courses (36 cc)
BSN students must complete the 36 credit hour general education curriculum. Prior to entry into the upper division, a student must complete, with a grade of C or higher, ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and 6 semester hours of additional coursework designated as writing emphasis. In addition, a student must complete 6 semester hours of mathematics coursework, with a grade of C or higher, at the level of College Algebra or above.
The BSN program requires MAC 1105, STA 2023, HUN 1201, and CHM 1045 as general education courses.
Each baccalaureate student must meet the foreign language and civic literacy requirements as defined in the general education section of this College Catalog.
Lower level degree requirements (12 cc)
| BSC 2085 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 cc |
| BSC 2085L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 cc |
| BSC 2086 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 cc |
| BSC 2086L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 cc |
| MCB 1000 | Applied Microbiology | 3 cc |
| or | |
| MCB 2010 | General Microbiology | 3 cc |
| MCB 1000L | Applied Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| or | |
| MCB 2010L | General Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
Articulated courses (30 cc)
These credits articulate into the BSN degree from the RN degree.
Validated Credits (10 cc)
These credits validate into the BSN degree from the RN degree.
| NUR 2440C | Maternal-Child Health Nursing | 6 cc |
| NUR 2810C | Transitional Practice/Preceptorship | 6 cc |
Student will only receive 10 credits from these courses.
Required Core courses (26 cc)
NUR 3119 and NUR 3955 are foundation courses in the BSN program and must be taken during the first term of enrollment in the program.
| NUR 3065 | Health Assessment and Physical Appraisal | 4 cc |
| NUR 3119 | Professional Roles and Dimensions of Nursing Practice | 3 cc |
| NUR 3826 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing | 3 cc |
| NUR 3955 | Portfolio I | 1 cc |
| NUR 4165 | Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 cc |
| NUR 4616 | Nursing Across the Lifespan | 3 cc |
| NUR 4636 | Nursing in Community Systems | 3 cc |
| NUR 4636L | Community Systems Practicum | 1 cc |
| NUR 4889 | Leadership and Management | 3 cc |
| NUR 4889L | Leadership Practicum | 1 cc |
| NUR 4956 | Portfolio II | 1 cc |
Select two courses (6 credits) from either the clinical focus track or the management focus track or select one course from each track.
Clinical track
| NSP 3476 | Infection Control in Healthcare Setting | 3 cc |
| NUR 3125 | Pathophysiology: A Nursing Perspective | 3 cc |
| NUR 3145 | Pharmacology in Nursing Practice | 3 cc |
Management track
| NSP 3476 | Infection Control in Healthcare Setting | 3 cc |
| NUR 4827 | Organizational Behavior in the Healthcare Settings | 3 cc |
| NUR 4837 | Healthcare Policy and Economics | 3 cc |
| NUR 4945L | Specialized Focus Practicum | 3 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 120