The Next RN/BSN program begins: January 26, 2010
Future Start Dates : Fall 2010 - September 9, 2010
Spring 2011 - January 27, 2011
Contact: Pam Hobin for more information @ 508-373-9503
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN
Graduates from the RN-BSN program acquire a deeper and broader level of assessment, communication, critical thinking and technical skills. The program provides students with the theory and competencies for professional practice, community health assessment and leadership, as well as research competencies to serve as a foundation for graduate study in nursing.
The RN-BSN program is a two-year completion program that provides the necessary foundation for professional practice. During the final two semesters the student has the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practicum experiences in a variety of clinical settings. In addition, the RN-BSN program offers the nurse the opportunity to explore a range of nursing electives including courses in holistic nursing.
This program is offered in a format which allows students to continue working full-time while attending classes on a full-time or part-time basis.
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Session 1
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Credit Hours
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Session 4
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Credit Hours
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NURS3001
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Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
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3
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NURS4001
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Nursing in a Global Society
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3
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NURS3002
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Holistic Theory
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3
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NURS4002
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Independent Practicum I
(Clinical component: 1 day per week)
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3
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PHIL3300
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Medical Ethics
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3
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ENGL2003
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Public Speaking
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3
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INFO1001
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Technology and Society
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3
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Elective (Nursing)*
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3
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12
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12
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Session 2
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Credit Hours
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Session 5
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Credit Hours
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NURS3101
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Health & Physical Assessment of Individuals and Families (Lab component: 45 hrs)
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4
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NURS4101
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Professional Nursing Seminar
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3
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NURS3003
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Applied Pharmacology
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3
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NURS4003
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Independent Practicum II
(Clinical component - 1 day/week)
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3
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MATH2200
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3
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Elective (Nursing)*
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3
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Humanities Elective |
3
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13
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9
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Session 3
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Credit Hours
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Credit Hours
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NURS3100
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Research in Nursing
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3
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NURS3102
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Business in Nursing (Clinical component : 15 hrs)
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3
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HUMN3100
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Intercultural Communications
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3
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Humanities Elective |
3
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12
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Total Credits |
58
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*Nursing Electives
- NURS4401 – Advanced Holistic Nursing Practice
- NURS4402 – Nursing Leadership and Politics
- NURS4403 – Professional Nurse as Educator
- NURS4404 – Disease Prevention
Admission Requirements
- Successful completions of an ASN degree with a 2.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution of higher education within the last 7 years. (Diploma prepared RNs who have graduated from an accredited institution but who do not possess an ASN degree will have their academic credits evaluated and be given a plan of study.)
- Successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) or a current Massachusetts registered nursing license.
- Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or better:
