Academic Catalog 2018

REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

The Bluefield College School of Nursing BSN program builds on the academic core foundation of the associate degree program. The program is accredited by the Commis- sion on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), CCNE is recognized by the Department of Education and is a specialized/professional accrediting agency that strives to ensure the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. CCNE accreditation evaluation reviews the program mission, goals, and expected outcomes; and an assessment of the performance of the program. The BSN program is evidence-based and developed according to the Essentials of Bac- calaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The graduates are prepared to function in new roles as mem- bers of interprofessional teams in a variety of settings. The program is designed to expand the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking in areas of leadership, community concepts, research, cultural diversity, ethics, and professional practice related to current trends and issues in global society. The program requires 37 hours in the nursing core courses and is designed to complete these courses in three academic semesters, with two eight-week sessions declared as an academic semester and the total graduation requirement of 126 hours. The RN to BSN program reflects the tripartite nursing roles of teaching, servant lead- ership, and research. Nursing graduates are prepared with the breadth and depth of profes- sional nursing knowledge which reflects a commitment to serve their community with an enhanced focus on rural health care delivery. The School of Nursing has a passion which exemplifies rigorous scholarship and high expectations of both students and faculty. We believe the graduates of our program will contribute greatly to improve the health care outcomes of the communities they serve. Have official copies of transcripts from every institution attended sent to Bluefield College. Be admitted to Bluefield College by meeting the general requirements for admission as an online degree student. RN to BSN Admission Requirements: • Submit online BSN application, through the online program. • GPA of 2.5 • Present evidence of having earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program. • Have a current, unrestricted and unencumbered registered nurse license (RN). • Students must complete Anatomy and Physiology I & II as a pre-requisite with a grade of C or better before matriculation. • The holistic admission process can be used by students with less than a 2.5 GPA. The Bluefield College School of Nursing RN-BSN program is accredited by the Committee on Collegiate Nursing Education , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Bluefield College Admission Requirements: Submit an application to Bluefield College Admissions Office.

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