Second-Degree BSN: Course Requirements
The first Baccalaureate degree has to have been earned from an accredited College or University.
Students must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA 2.75 in Math and Sciences in order to be considered for admission to the Second Baccalaureate Degree BSN Program.
Students must progress in the nursing courses as listed on the sequence sheet.
Each session is 8 weeks.
Requirements
All non-nursing prerequisites must be completed prior to admission.
The following coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better prior to admission to the program:
Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIOL 206/L | Microbiology | 4 |
BIOL 207/L | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIOL 208/L | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
NURS 206 | Nutrition | 3 taught by a Registered Dietician) |
MATH 130 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
- No more than one grade of “C” is permitted in the above courses.
- No more than one repeat in any of the above courses due to grade of “C” or less.
- Completion of nursing courses and clinical rotations takes 7 sessions (3.5 semesters) or 14 months for the Second- degree BSN Day Fast Track and Second-Degree Distance Hybrid BSN track
- Completion of nursing courses and clinical rotations takes 11 sessions (5.5 semesters) or 22.
Other Requirements
All students in the pre-licensure BSN tracks are required to complete all ATI assignments as outlined in the course syllabi.
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination represents a significant measure of knowledge integration acquired in the pre-licensure BSN program. The comprehensive examination is scheduled during the student’s final semester in the program. Students who are unable to successfully complete the comprehensive examination at the scheduled time are not able to complete program requirements by the expected graduation date (Volume VII-A Policy 8.18)
RN-BSN Track
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 Name | 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.