Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program Length: 1 year. 48 Weeks / 6 Semesters
Delivery Method: Distance Education, Simulation, and Clinical On-Site
Graduation Document: Diploma Bachelor of Science Degree
Program cost - $5,000
Program Details
Standard Occupational Codes:
Registered Nurses 29-1141.00
Potential Employment Titles
Sample of reported job titles: Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR), Charge Nurse, Emergency Department RN (Emergency Department Registered Nurse), Oncology RN (Oncology Registered Nurse), Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse), Relief Charge Nurse, School Nurse, Staff Nurse, Staff RN (Staff Registered Nurse
Program Learning Outcomes
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to integrate professional nursing values and leadership skills into practice.
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop health promotion strategies.
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to apply evidence-based practice principles to improve patient outcomes.
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to apply community health principles to promote health and prevent disease and collaborate with community partners to address health disparities.
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to develop leadership and management skills to improve patient care and healthcare systems.
Collaborate with community partners to address health disparities (Attitudes).
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to demonstrate clinical competence in diverse healthcare settings.
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to integrate ethical and legal principles into nursing practice.
AIWU BSN graduates will be committed to lifelong learning and professional development.
AIWU BSN graduates will be able to provide culturally competent care to diverse populations.
Program Objectives
Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
· Identify Nursing Values
· Provide Health Assessment and Promotion
· Complete Evidence-Based Practice
· Understand Community Health
· Demonstrate Leadership and Management
· Demonstrate Clinical Competence
· Consider Ethical and Legal Situations
· Cultural Competence
Program Description
AIWU Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) online training program seeks to provide innovative, affordable, readily available, and fully online training.
Upon completion, our BSN graduates will be able to analyze and apply research and evidence-based practice in models in the healthcare environments with confident, and compassionate healthcare delivery that will meet the needs of the clients, families the community and Public Health.
This program is designed to prepare Registered Nurses to successfully have the knowledge in the science, art and technology of nursing that will enable them to achieve additional opportunities or assume additional responsibilities within the field of nursing or healthcare through their BSN degree in one year.
Program Outline
Additional Details
NUR 3100 Professional Nursing Practice
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: Explore the evolution of professional nursing, including roles, responsibilities, and ethics. Students analyze the nursing profession's historical and theoretical foundations, current trends, and future directions.
NUR 3200. Health Assessment and Promotion.
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: Develop advanced health assessment skills, including physical examination and health promotion strategies.
NUR 3300 Nursing Theory
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100 and NUR 3200.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces theorists and nursing theories that have played an integral part in shaping nursing practice.
NUR 3400 Cultural and Diversity in Nursing
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100 and NUR 3200.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: This course explores the importance of cultural competence in nursing practice, focusing on the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations.
NUR 3600 Nursing Informatics
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, and NUR 3400.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: Explore the use of technology in nursing practice, including electronic health records and data analysis. Nursing Informatics explores how technology and information systems support nursing practice, patient care, and healthcare outcomes.
NUR 3700 Gerontological Nursing (Includes Clinical)
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, and NUR 3400.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: The course focuses on the care of older adults, including age-related changes, health promotion, and disease management. The course also focuses on the care of older adults, exploring the physiological, psychological, and social changes associated with aging. Students will learn to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults in various settings.
NUR 4100 Healthcare Policy
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, NUR 3400, NUR 3600, and NUR 3700.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: The course analyzes healthcare policy and its impact on nursing practice, including advocacy and policy development. This course also explores the principles and practices of healthcare policy, focusing on the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies that shape healthcare delivery. Students will analyze current healthcare policies and develop skills to advocate for policies that promote health equity and improve patient outcomes.
NUR 4200 Community and Public Health Nursing (Includes Clinical)
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, NUR 3400, NUR 3600, and NUR 3700.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 4
Course Description: The course analyzes healthcare policy and its impact on nursing practice, including advocacy and policy development. This course also explores the principles and practices of healthcare policy, focusing on the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies that shape healthcare delivery. Students will analyze current healthcare policies and develop skills to advocate for policies that promote health equity and improve patient outcomes.
NUR 4300 Evidence Based Practice
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, NUR 3400, NUR 3600, NUR 3700, NUR 4100, and NUR 4200.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: This course focuses on applying research principles to nursing practice, including critiquing and applying evidence-based research. Students develop skills to evaluate and integrate research findings into clinical decision-making.
NUR 4400 Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, NUR 3400, NUR 3600, NUR 3700, NUR 4100, and NUR 4200.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: This course focuses on health care regulation agencies and reviews recommended key quality and safety concepts within various healthcare settings with a focus on improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and safety.
NUR 4600 Leadership and Management in Nursing (Includes Clinical)
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, NUR 3400, NUR 3600, NUR 3700, NUR 4100, NUR 4200, NUR 4300, and NUR 4400.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: Develop leadership and management skills, including strategic planning, delegation, and conflict resolution. Leadership and Management in Nursing is a course that builds on previous nursing education and experience, focusing on leadership and management skills essential for professional nursing practice. NUR 3050 explores leadership and management theories, principles, and strategies in nursing, emphasizing critical thinking, decision-making, and effective communication. Students analyze and apply leadership and management concepts to improve patient care, staff development, and healthcare systems.
NUR 4900 RN to BSN Capstone Project
Pre-requisites: NUR 3100, NUR 3200. NUR 3300, NUR 3400, NUR 3600, NUR 3700, NUR 4100, NUR 4200, NUR 4300, and NUR 4400.
Co-requisites: None
Semester Credits: 3
Course Description: Apply evidence-based practice principles to a real-world project, including implementation and evaluation. This course is the culmination of the RN to BSN program, where students apply theoretical knowledge and skills to a real-world project that demonstrates their mastery of Program Learning Outcomes. Students will design, implement, and evaluate a project that addresses a nursing practice issue or problem.