Siena Heights University
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion for Registered Nurses (RN-BSN program) was designed
for licensed RN’s to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Students admitted to the RN-BSN program must have
graduated from an approved program of nursing; either a two-year associate degree nursing program or a
hospital-based diploma degree program.
Requirements for admission:
1.
Current unencumbered RN license.
2.
Forty (40) credit hours of transfer credit in approved nursing courses.
3.
Minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 from all colleges and/or universities attended. If applicant’s
g.p.a. is below 2.5, the student may be admitted on a conditional basis, as established by the
School of Nursing.
4.
Resume of professional work experience.
5.
Letter of recommendation from a nursing manager or supervisor. New graduates may obtain
letter from a faculty/academic instructor.
I.
A.
Requirements for Major
Requirements for admission into the RN-BSN program:
1.
An unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
2.
40 credit hours of transfer credit in approved nursing Courses.
B. Program Requirements
1.
*NUR 301
2.
NUR 375
3.
NUR 380
4.
NUR 395
5.
NUR 460
6.
NUR 480
24 credit hours at SHU
Transition to Professional Nursing (Online)
4
Health Care of Communities and Vulnerable Populations
4
Evidenced Based Research in Nursing Practice (Online)
4
Health Policy and Informatics
4
The Art of Ethical, Cultural, and Spiritual Nursing Practice
4
Leadership & Health Care Organizations (Online)
4
C. Cognate Requirements
1.
RST or PHI
Religion or Philosophy Course
2.
LAS 401
Senior Seminar: Integrative Experience
D. Approved nursing courses prior to Siena up to 90 hours.
E. Approved elective courses.
6 credit hours at SHU
3
3
II. Liberal Arts 14-16 credit hours
III. Total for Degree 120 credit hours
IV. Other Requirements
*Substitute course for LAS 301.
1.
All students must apply and be accepted into the Nursing program before enrolling in nursing
courses.
2.
All students must meet SHU proficiency requirements.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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