RN-to-BSN Degree Program
RN-to-BSN Degree Curriculum
In addition to major core requirements, all students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs must complete a minimum of 40 credits in general education courses.
ADN or Diploma Pre-Licensure Program - 62 credits*
AP&1 (SCI), APP&II, MICRO, ENG 101 and 1XX (WR), PSY 112 (SS) and 212 (SS) SOC 101, and Lower Division Nursing Courses
*Students may receive 62 credits for previous nursing course work via the Connecticut Articulation Model.
General Education Courses - 27 credits
| ENG 3XX | English Elective | 3 |
| COM 105 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| CAP 110 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| MATH 1XX | Mathematics (MATH) | 3 |
| STAT 167 | Principles of Statistics OR | |
| PBH 199 | Mathematics for the Health Professions | 3 |
| PBH 305 | Ethics in Public Health | 3 |
| HIS 1XX | History Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (HIS, PHIL, SPAN, ASL, HUM)) | 3 | |
| HSR 320 | Health and Social Issues in Aging OR | |
| PBH 320 | Health and Social Issues in Aging | 3 |
Open Electives - 7 credits
| 1XX | Open Elective | 4 |
| 1XX | Open Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Nursing Courses - 24 credits
| NUR 300 | Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 310 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 351 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 361 | Public and Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 363 | Clinical Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 459 | Introduction to Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| NUR 460 | Seminar in Professional Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 3XX* | Directed Elective OR | |
| NUR 4XX* | Directed Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: |
120 |
* Directed elective courses may be taken in business, health science, human services, and organizational leadership at the appropriate levels.
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Course sections noted with an 'H' are delivered in a hybrid format (a combination of on-campus and online learning).
Course sections noted with an 'O' are delivered in an online format.
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*Students may receive 62 credits for previous nursing course work via the Connecticut Articulation Model.
Only students that have passed the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and are licensed as an RN, may continue to complete their bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Coursework depends on individuals’ previous academic experience and transfer credits. The Nursing Department’s Academic Advisor will assist in outlining a student’s completion program.