R.N. to B.S.N.

R.N.-B.S.N. Student Handbook

Our R.N. to B.S.N. online programs include specific areas of study allowing you to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) in an organized and supportive learning environment. A B.S.N. degree could help you pursue a career in nursing or move on to online Master's in nursing programs. Faculty and student support counselors at Graceland University in Independence, Missour, will guide your every step from application to graduation. The result is a quality nursing degree that will put you in high demand.

You may receive up to 28 semester hours of credit for your previous undergraduate nursing courses, regardless of how long ago you earned them. General education credit may be awarded through transfer, CLEP or online courses. A four-day, on-campus focus session is required for all B.S.N. students. Graduates will be awarded the B.S.N. degree upon completion of all requirements.

You will earn a B.S.N. through the completion and/or transfer of the following:
R.N.-B.S.N. Core Courses:

NURS2460	Health Assessment	3 s.h.
NURS3440	Pathophysiology	3 s.h.
NURS3450	Pharmacology	3 s.h.
NURS4160	Leadership Roles in Nursing	3 s.h.
NURS4280	Global Health and Policy Issues	3 s.h.
NURS4340	Community Health Care	3 s.h.
NURS4380	Senior Clinical Practicum*	2 s.h.
NURS3160	Introduction to Evidenced Based Nursing	3 s.h.
NURS3460	Professional Seminar I	3 s.h.
NURS4420	Professional Seminar II	2 s.h.
Total Core Courses		28 s.h.

* Practicum may be completed in the student’s own community (anywhere in the
U.S.). In addition to working with a member of Graceland’s nursing faculty during
the practicum, the student’s hands-on experience is monitored by a local preceptor.

R.N.-B.S.N. Support Courses:

BIOL2300	Anatomy and Physiology I	3 s.h.
BIOL2310	Anatomy and Physiology II	3 s.h.
BIOL2360	Introduction to Microbiology	4 s.h.
BIOL2560	Nutrition	3 s.h.
CHEM1320	Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry	3 s.h.
MATH1380	Introduction to Statistics	3 s.h.
PSYC1300	Introduction to Psychology	3 s.h.
PSYC2250	Developmental Psychology	3 s.h.
SOC11300	Introduction to Sociology	3 s.h.
Total Support Courses		28 s.h.

All support and general education courses must be completed prior to enrollment in
nursing core courses.

General Education requirements may be satisfied by completing an approved combination
of courses listed in our online catalog. Most courses may be satisfied by transfer credit and
others may be challenged or completed online. These requirements are waived for students
possessing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Details on each course can be found online in the Graceland University
catalog.

January 7, 2013	Spring Term A
March 4, 2013	Spring Term B

May 6, 2013	Summer Term A
July 1, 2013	Summer Term B

September 3, 2013	Fall Term A
October 28, 2013	Fall Term B

R.N. to B.S.N.

Term Dates for the R.N.-B.S.N. Online Nursing Program