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, AP II, MICRO, ENG 101, ENG 1XX, PSY 112, PSY 212, 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 |
| MATH 1XX | Mathematics (MATH) | 3 |
| CAP 115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| STAT 167 | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| PBH 305 | Ethics in Public Health | 3 |
| HIS 1XX | History Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (HIS, PHIL, SPAN, HUM) | 3 | |
| SOC 320 | Health and Social Issues in Aging | 3 |
Open Electives - 7 credits
| OPEN | Elective (1XX) | 4 |
| OPEN | Elective (1XX) | 3 |
Upper Division Nursing Courses - 24 credits
| NUR 300 | Foundations of Professional Nursing (Mod 1) | 3 |
| NUR 310 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 351 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 361 | Public and Community Health Nursing (Mod 1) | 3 |
| NUR 380 | Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (Mod 2) | 3 |
| NUR 459 | Introduction to Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| NUR 461 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3XX* | Directed Elective OR | |
| NUR 4XX* | Directed Elective | 3 |
Total credits: |
120 |
* Directed elective courses may be taken in business, health science, and human services at the appropriate levels.
View our courses offered by semester.
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.
RN-to-BSN courses are only offered in an online format.
We’re Ready When You Are.
- Enrollment is hassle-free, and it’s easy to get started.
- Financial aid is available, and we’re still accepting applications.
- You will find comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
- We are veteran-friendly, and we understand and respect the needs of veteran students.
- If you want to transfer in credits, we can typically review your transcripts of prior learning in less than one business day.
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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.