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Gain a Competitive Advantage with a BSN Degree

The RN to BSN Completion option is designed for RNs wanting to advance their degree to the BSN level enhancing their knowledge and expanding career opportunities. Offered online or on-campus in an accelerated format our program allows you to continue to balance work and personal responsibilities.
Classroom Online Accelerated

RN to B.S. in Nursing Completion

Degree Overview

Adding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to your credentials could help push your nursing career further ahead. Regis University can help put you on your way to a richer, fuller experience in a short amount of time with the RN to BSN Completion program.

We’re giving credit where credit is due! The Loretto Heights School of Nursing has approved a credit transfer policy aimed to ensure RNs with an associate’s degree are given the maximum amount of credit possible. Here’s how it works - if you graduated from a regionally accredited institution, completed an ADN program requiring a minimum of 72 semester hours and have a current license, you’re eligible for a lump sum transfer of at least 72 semester hours with our block transfer policy. If your ADN program consisted of more than 72 semester hours, additional credit may be awarded. This equates to fewer non-nursing courses, saving you even more time and money!

Various core studies courses are not included in the block transfer policy. These courses include: three semester hours (SH) of philosophy; six SH of religious studies; three SH of statistics; six SH of upper division electives; and a minimum of eight SH of lower division electives. If you’ve already completed any of these courses, we’ll review for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis.

Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a non-regionally accredited school, from programs that required less than 72 semester hours, and from diploma RN programs will be awarded 33 hours for RN licensure as guided by the Colorado Articulation Model. All previously completed non-nursing courses will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

Now is the time to advance your education, enhance your career and improve patient outcomes. Now is the time to earn your BSN.

Degree: Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) expanding leadership and promotion opportunities.

Online Option: Flexible format allows you to log in anytime, day or night as you complete weekly assignments. Each class lasts eight weeks allowing you to progress quickly. No campus visits are required for online students, but we encourage you to celebrate your graduation in person!

Campus Blended Option: Our campus based program blends classroom and online courses, which allows you great convenience, but also personal contact and guidance. Students typically alternate each week spending one week in class, and the next online. Classes typically meet one evening every-other-week from 5:00PM – 9:00PM, and online content can be completed at anytime that is convenient during the alternate week. The eight-week terms allow you to progress quickly toward your BSN while continuing to work.

Start Dates: Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (August)

Application Deadline: Regis University's RN to BSN Completion program has a rolling admission deadline; we accept applications up to the start date of the program. Course size is limited, so it is best to submit applications sooner than later.

Length of Program: The required RN to BSN curriculum can be completed in approximately 12 - 24 months, depending on the pace at which you choose to take courses.

Next Step: Call us and we’ll help you step by step.

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

RN Core Studies Requirement

Economics/Business

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Take 3 Credits from Economics or Business

English Composition

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Take 3 semester hours of English Composition

Lit/Humanities

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Take 6 semester hours from Literature or Humanities or
or Oral and Written Communication

RN Philosophy, Religious Studies and Statistics

Philosophy

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(3 SH)
Take 3 semester hours of Philosophy

Religious Studies

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Take 6 semester hours of Religious Studies

Statistics

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(3SH)
Introduction to Statistics

RN Departmental Requirements

BL 254 - Intro to Medical Microbiology

Surveys major groups of medically important pathogenic microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoans. Emphasizes microbiological principles, and introduces immunologic and epidemiologic concepts.

BL 255 - Intro to Med Microbiology Lab

Involves laboratory experiments accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics.

BL 274 - Introduction to Human Anatomy

Provides a comprehensive introduction to human anatomy including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, sensory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive organ systems.

BL 275 - Human Anatomy Laboratory

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. Requires contact with human cadavers and skeletal materials.

BL 276 - Introduction to Human Physiology

Provides a comprehensive introduction to human physiology, including neurophysiology, endocrinology, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology.

BL 277 - Human Physiology Laboratory

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. Requires work with human and non-human vertebrate tissues and fluids. NOTE: One three-hour laboratory per week.

Psychology

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(3 SH)
Take 3 Credits from Psychology (PY)

PY 459 - Developmental Psychology: Child

Studies biological, psychological and social factors in human development from conception to puberty.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

Sociology

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(3 SH)
Take 3 credits from Sociology (SO).

Colorado Nursing Articulation Agreement

CNAA

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Nursing Articulation
30 semester hours

NR 350 - Normal & Therapeutic Nutrition

Studies the science of nutrition. Presents the nutritional requirements of humans as the basis for planning an adequate diet with consideration giving to variation in food choices due to a variety of social, economic, cultural and psychological factors. Emphasizes the integration of nutritional needs in the care of self and others throughout the life cycle in health and disease.

RN-BSN Major Requirements

HCE 430R - Applied Ethics in Health Care

Examines ethical dilemmas in health care and the decision making processes involved in clinical, professional and organizational ethics. Explores philosophical and faith-based foundations including Catholic moral tradition, socio-cultural influences, professional codes, organizational and personal ethical norms. Case studies and topics are analyzed to develop competence in moral reflection and ethical decision making with consideration of personal, professional and societal values. NOTE: RN-to-BSN students only.

Cross listing(s): HCE 430.

NR 444R - Professional Role Development

Examines contemporary professional nursing roles and issues, standards of practice, Jesuit mission, service learning, personal and professional values, and academic tools that foster success in the nursing program. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS in Nursing Program students only.

NR 448R - Updates in Illness and Disease Mgmt

Focuses on updates in genomics and genetics, pain management, the stress response, immune disorders, mental disorders, rehabilitative, and end-of-life care. Examines acute and chronic disease pathophysiology, evidence-based disease management, and nursing care of selected disorders. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS in Nursing Program students only.

Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R NR*460R;

NR 452R - Contemporary Topics in Health Care

Explores professional nursing role within contemporary health care topics areas, including informatics, human diversity and cultural competence, gerontology, vulnerable populations, violence, social justice, and global health. Students engage in service learning and reflection. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Program students only.

Pre-requisite: NR*444 NR*460R

NR 455R - Health Promotion Concepts

Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention in nursing practice. Explores health promotion models, behavior change theories, societal and environmental impacts on health, and program planning models. Analyzes health education, counseling, and evidence-based wellness strategies. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS in Nursing Program students only.

Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R AND NR*460R;

NR 460R - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

Focuses on the role of nurse as informed consumer of research. Develops skills for evidence-based practice by forming journal clubs to understand aspects of nursing research, critique published nursing studies, and develop best-practice presentations. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Program students only.

Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R;

NR 466R - Community Health Nursing

Provides overview on population-based nursing. Explores principles relevant to community health nursing including public health, epidemiology, and environmental health. Addresses impact of health care policies on social justice and health care disparities. NOTE: RN-BSN Completion and RN to MS in Nursing Option students only.

Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*444R NR*460R;

NR 478R - Community Health Nursing Practicum

Fosters integration of community health theory into clinical practice while students complete 45 hours of practicum in community settings. Examines emergency preparedness, community and family assessment, health promotion, and program evaluation. NOTE: RN-BSN and RN to MS Nursing Program students only.

Pre-requisite: NR*466R

NR 480R - The Nurse Leader-Manager

Expands knowledge of leadership and management principles applied to health care, the changing health care system, health outcomes, professional issues, political action, and career development. Explores ethical, legal, and policy issues related to nursing practice. NOTE: RN-BSN Program students only.

Pre-requisite: NR*444 AND NR*460R

NR 485R - Leadership in Nursing Capstone

Designed to provide the student an opportunity to integrate leadership and management principles into professional practice and reflect on RN-BSN Completion Program learning. Includes faculty directed assignments and projects as indirect practice activities to achieve course and program outcomes. NOTE: RN-BSN Completion and RN to MS in Nursing Option students only.

Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*480R OR NR*622

Upper Division Electives

Electives

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(6 SH)
Take six (6) upper division semester hours

Accreditation

Regis University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Commission URL: http://www.ncahlc.org
Commission Phone: 312-263-0456

The Loretto Heights School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (AACN-CCNE). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science (MS) programs are accredited through 2019. Additionally, effective October 2012, the DNP program is now fully accredited by AACN-CCNE.

If you would like more information on AACN-CCNE please go to: www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation.

 

Fall 2013 - Summer 2014

Tuition (per semester hour) $525
Application Fee $40
Background Check and Drug Screen (external agency fee) $95

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