Nursing: RN/BSN Completion Program
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum Required Credits: 120
Co-op Option(s): None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.3801
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 29-1141
About the Program
The RN/BSN Completion program is an option for nurses from associate degree and diploma nursing programs looking to complete the bachelor of science degree in nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program continues the education of registered nurses equipping them with the skills needed for complex health care environments. Core courses immerse the student in genetics, evidence-based practice, systems thinking, leadership and care coordination. Interactive practice experiences are woven throughout the curriculum using innovative learning technologies (e.g. digital clinical learning environments [DCE], problem-based/video case studies and global classrooms). Learning how to adopt evidence-based practice to both clinical and leadership roles prepares students to work in interprofessional teams and improve health care systems and patient outcomes. Students complete 36 hours of planned clinical practice experiences during the program.
A BSN is awarded at the completion of the program.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Admission Requirements
Please see: https://drexel.edu/cnhp/academics/undergraduate/Accelerated-Career-Entry-to-Nursing-Program/
Degree Requirements
| TIER 1 Courses | ||
| BIO 2226 | Microbiology for Health Professionals | 4.0 |
| HSCI 1101 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| HSCI 1102 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 1010 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1100 | Composition and Rhetoric I | 3.0 |
| WRIT 1200 | Composition and Rhetoric II | 3.0 |
| Humanities Electives | 3.0 | |
| Nursing Electives | 30.0 | |
| TIER 2 Courses | ||
| HSAD 2210 | Health Care Ethics | 3.0 |
| HSCI 4010 | Statistics for Health Sciences | 3.0 |
| NURS 3000 | Pharmacology for Safe and Effective Nursing Practice | 4.0 |
| or NURS 6001 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice | |
| or NURS 6002 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | |
| Social Science Elective | ||
| Select any course in the following subjects at the 3000 – 4999 level: | 3.0 | |
| Select any ANTH (Anthropology) | ||
| Select any COM (Communications) | ||
| Select any ECON (Economics) | ||
| Select any PBHL (Public Health) | ||
| Select any PSCI (Political Science) | ||
| Select any PSY (Psychology) | ||
| Select any SOC (Sociology) | ||
| Free Electives | 17.0-18.0 | |
| TIER 3 Courses | ||
| NURS 3100 | Appreciative Inquiry into Nursing: Science, Theory, and Patterns of Knowing | 3.0 |
| NURS 3101 | Nursing Research: Investigations to Improve Health Outcomes | 3.0 |
| NURS 3102 | Using Genetics and Genomics to Inform Nursing Care Delivery | 3.0 |
| NURS 3103 | Inclusive and Equitable Health Assessment: Promoting Health; Respecting Diversity | 3.0 |
| NURS 3104 | Leading and Managing Complex Systems of Health | 3.0 |
| NURS 4010 | Safety, Science and Quality Improvement: Delivering Safe and Excellent Care Experience | 3.0 |
| NURS 4011 | Educating Patients, Professionals, and the Public to Improve Health Outcomes | 3.0 |
| NURS 4012 | Responding to the Challenges of Global and Population-based Health Needs | 3.0 |
| NURS 4014 | Transitions of Care: Investigating Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 4015 | Healthy Aging: Personal and Professional Opportunities to Promote Aging Well | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 120.0-121.0 | |