RN to BSN: Course Requirements
The focus of the RN-BSN Track is to broaden the RN’s knowledge, enhance leadership and management skills, and recognize that registered nurses have diversity in clinical and educational experiences. The nursing curriculum focuses on the development of management and leadership skills, culture-sensitive health care, individual and family assessment skills, and research in the nursing practice. Graduates of the RN-BSN program are prepared to progress to advanced practice programs at the graduate level, e.g., MSN or BSN-DNP programs.
Courses are held in an eight-week Online format.
Up to a maximum of 90 credits (including 51 credits from your RN licensure) can transfer into the BSN program. A minimum of 27 of the 123 credits required for the degree must be taken at Holy Family University. All policies and procedures are listed in the BSN Student Handbook. (Volume VIII of the University Policy Manual).
75 credits may be accepted from a 2-year institution and/or 90 credits from a 4-year institution. A minimum of 39 of the 123 credits required for the degree must be taken at Holy Family University. All policies and procedures are listed in the BSN Student Handbook (Volume VIII of the University Policy Manual).
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
RN-BSN Requirements Core Curriculum: BSN requirements (credits) | 45 |
RN Nursing License | 51 |
Concentration NUR 352 Family Assessment | 3 |
NUR 354 Research in Nursing Practice | 3 |
NUR 358 Global Health | 3 |
NUR 450 Contemporary Issues in Health Care Delivery | 3 |
NUR 452 Leadership in Nursing Practice | 3 |
NUR 404 Nursing Quality and Patient Safety | 3 |
NUR 442 Aggregate-Based Nursing Care | 3 |
NUR 444 Clinical Competence Practicum | 3 |
GNED 400 Interdisciplinary Course Capstone | 3 |
Transfer of Nursing Credits Policy for RNs
Holy Family University and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences recognize and respect the diverse educational background of registered nurses. Nursing credits may be transferred from prior college or RN license or validated through individual evaluations.
Registered nurses who have graduated from an accredited Associate Degree nursing program or a hospital-based nursing program are eligible for the direct transfer of 51 nursing credits upon individual evaluation of professional practice and matriculation at Holy Family University.