Nursing - RN to BSN, Post-licensure, BS

Any nurse will tell you it can be a tough and demanding job, but they will also tell you it’s one of the most rewarding careers you can choose. This is because on a daily basis you’re helping people who need it the most. As a nurse, you’ll be both a caregiver and a problem solver, someone who helps heal people in mind, body and spirit. Compassion is critical, but you’ll also need a strong aptitude for science and critical thinking to properly treat patients.

The College of Nursing (CON) offers three tracks towards the BSN degree. One track is designed for first-time college students seeking a career as a professional nurse (traditional track). The second track is for students who hold a bachelor’s degree but now wish to seek a degree in nursing (accelerated track). The third track is for the experienced nurse seeking to obtain their baccalaureate degree (RN to BSN track).

Program Status: Open Enrollment

Program requirements include the following:

• Unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States (US), District of Columbia or US territories, an unencumbered license as a RN in Canada or an active ADN student in a nursing program affiliated with Baker College.
• Canadian RNs must complete the practicum experiences of this program under the supervision of a baccalaureate nurse licensed in Canada. Successful completion of the Baker College RN to BSN program does not qualify Canadian graduates to take the US NCLEX-RN examination.
• A cumulative GPA of B- (2.7) is required for graduation. A minimum grade of B- (2.7) is required for all nursing (NUR) courses. A minimum grade of a C (2.0) is required for general education courses.

Approved Credits for RN Licensure - 30

Completed Associate Degree in Nursing - 60 Credits

• Associate Degree must be from a regionally accredited College or University
• MTH 2750 is a required mathematics course

Nursing Major - 30 Hours

• NUR 3050 - Evidence Based Practice for the BSNCredits: 3
• NUR 3210 - Fundamentals of Professional Nursing PracticeCredits: 3
• NUR 3250 - Nursing Assessment for the Registered NurseCredits: 3
• NUR 3510 - Information Management in HealthcareCredits: 3
• NUR 4450 - Community Health NursingCredits: 3
• NUR 4510 - Healthcare Quality and SafetyCredits: 3
• NUR 4550 - Nursing Leadership and ManagementCredits: 3
• NUR 4750 - Pathophysiology for the Registered NurseCredits: 3
• NUR 4850 - Nursing SeminarCredits: 3

Select One Course from the Following:

• NUR 4630 - Palliative CareCredits: 3
• NUR 4650 - Global HealthCredits: 3
• NUR 4680 - Holistic CareCredits: 3
• NUR 4710 - Cultural Competence in Nursing: The Hispanic PatientCredits: 3