Overview
The RN to BSN Completion Program provides an efficient and affordable option for registered nurses without a baccalaureate degree to earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). A BSN nurse is well prepared to meet the complex challenges of today’s healthcare environment.
The RN to BSN Completion Program builds on the foundation of the nurse’s pre-licensure program and success on the NCLEX-RN examination. The program can be completed In three semesters, although many students may choose flexible part-time options to balance their educational program with their professional and personal life.
Accreditation
Effective December 9, 2024, this program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 9, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/cincinnati-state-technical-and-community-collegebsn
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Assume increased leadership roles in health care agencies employing nurses.
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- BSN
- Professional Nurse
Graduate Employment Outlook
Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow about 9 percent through 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Nationally, over 203,000 openings for registered nurses are projected each year, on average. Many openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who retire or transfer to different occupations. Also, growth will occur for reasons including more emphasis on preventative care; increased rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and increased demand for healthcare services.
$78,439 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Advisor
Curriculum
Progression
Download “Admission Info & FAQs” for more information on how to apply and answers to questions about the BSN-to-RN program.
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
RN to BSN Completion Program (NURB)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX General Education Elective | 22 | 9 | 26 | |
| NUR 310 | Nursing Advanced Standing: Technical Coursework | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| NUR 350 | Nursing Advanced Standing: RN-BSN | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| First Year | ||||
| Semester 1 | ||||
| NUR 400 | Transition to the BSN Role | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 405 | Healthcare Informatics for Clinical Decision Making | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 410 | Population-Based Community Healthcare: Theory and Concepts | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| NUR 415 | Evidence-Based Practice, Research, Scholarship and Clinical Decision Making | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 420 | Healthcare Policy, Ethical, and Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 425 | Nursing Leadership and Management for Professional Practice | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| NUR 430 | Health Outcome Measures and Quality Improvement Processes | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 435 | BSN Capstone Seminar | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 440 | BSN Capstone Project | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| HST 1XX History Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 113 | 17 | 120 | |
Electives
| General Education Elective | ||
| NUR 300 | Nursing Advanced Standing: General Education | 26 |
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or take all of the following:
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| BIO 151 & BIO 152 & BIO 220 & MAT 105 & PSY 110 & SOC 105 & ENG 101 & ENG 102 |
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Anatomy and Physiology 2 and Microbiology and Quantitative Reasoning and Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology and English Composition 1 and English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues |
26 |
| or ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | |
| or ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | |
| or ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | |
| History Elective | ||
| Any OT36 course from HST | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities Elective | ||
| Any OT36 course from ART, LIT or PHI | 3 | |
| Cultural Diversity Elective | ||
| CULT 105 | Issues in Human Diversity | 3 |
| HST 121 | African American History: Origins to 1877 | 3 |
| HST 122 | African American History: 1877 to Present | 3 |
| PSY 220 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| REL 105 | World Religions | 3 |
| SOC 120 | The African American Family | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOC 140 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Race, Ethnicity, and Minorities | 3 |