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

  1. Grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum;
  2. Current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level (American Heart Association); and,
  3. 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The student who does not meet progression requirements will be withdrawn from the RN to BSN program and must apply for readmission.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:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2301

msowell@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 1093Anatomy and Physiology I

3 cc

BSC 1093LAnatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

1 cc

BSC 1094Anatomy and Physiology II

3 cc

BSC 1094LAnatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

1 cc

MCB 1000Applied Microbiology

3 cc

or

MCB 2010General Microbiology

3 cc

MCB 1000LApplied Microbiology Laboratory

1 cc

or

MCB 2010LGeneral Microbiology Laboratory

1 cc

Articulated courses (30 cc)

These credits articulate into the BSN degree from the RN degree.

NUR 1020CIntroduction to Nursing

8 cc

NUR 1143CNursing Math and Pharmacology

3 cc

NUR 1211CAdult Health Nursing I

8 cc

NUR 2214CAdult Health Nursing II

8 cc

NUR 2523CMental Health

3 cc

Validated Credits (10 cc)

These credits validate into the BSN degree from the RN degree.

NUR 2440CMaternal-Child Health Nursing

6 cc

Required Core courses (32 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 3065Health Assessment and Physical Appraisal

4 cc

NUR 3119Professional Roles and Dimensions of Nursing Practice

3 cc

NUR 3826Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

3 cc

NUR 3955Portfolio I

1 cc

NUR 4165Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

3 cc

NUR 4616Nursing Across the Lifespan

3 cc

NUR 4636Nursing in Community Systems

3 cc

NUR 4636LCommunity Systems Practicum

1 cc

NUR 4889Leadership and Management

3 cc

NUR 4889LLeadership Practicum

1 cc

NUR 4956Portfolio II

1 cc

Electives - Specialized Focus

6 cc

Select two courses from either the clinical focus track or the management focus track or select one course from each track.

Clinical track

NSP 3476Infection Control in Healthcare Setting

3 cc

NUR 3125Pathophysiology: A Nursing Perspective

3 cc

NUR 3145Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

3 cc

Management track

NSP 3476Infection Control in Healthcare Setting

3 cc

NUR 4827Organizational Behavior in the Healthcare Settings

3 cc

NUR 4837Healthcare Policy and Economics

3 cc

NUR 4945LSpecialized Focus Practicum

3 cc

Total Credit Hours: 120

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