Entry Option II RN to BSN Online
Cumberland University's Online RN-BSN program is designed for the working nurse. Cumberland University will accept an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing as the GEC requirement for the RN to BSN program. Nurses with an Associate's Degree or Diploma in nursing, meeting the admissions requirements, will have the opportunity to continue working their current work schedule while finishing their BSN Degree. The RN-BSN program will prepare the RN with an education focused on: a) the future of the nursing profession, b) addressing current trends in healthcare, and c) providing a foundation for graduate education. There are no required clinicals for this program. Students will, however, complete course projects using their work environments and communities.
Entry Requirements:
- 2 years work experience as a RN.
- Current valid registered nurse licensure without restriction in student's resident state.
- Currently employed as a RN.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with associate degree or diploma.
- Acceptance into the University.
Documentation Needed:
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- Proof of 2 years work experience as a RN
- Proof of current employment as a RN
- Proof of current unrestricted RN license
- 2 letters of professional recommendation for admission into the RN-BSN program (acceptable letters will come from employers, supervisors, or previous faculty members/instructors).
- Students must have taken BIO 203, BIO 203L, BIO 213, BIO 214, and PSY 205.
Degree Requirements
Semester 1 - Term A (8 weeks)
| ONL 212 | Foundations of Online Learning | 2 |
And
Semester 1 - Term B (8 weeks)
| NUR 325 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 2 |
And
Semester 1 - Full Term (16 weeks)
Semester 2 - Term A (8 weeks)
| NUR 378 | Concepts of Professional Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 400 | Issues and Trends in Professional Nursing | 2 |
And
Semester 2 - Term B (8 weeks)
And
Semester 2 - Full Term (16 weeks)
Semester 3 - Term A (8 weeks)
| NUR 342 | Transcultural Nursing and Global Health | 2 |
| NUR 346 | Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable Populations | 2 |
And
Semester 3 - Term B (8 weeks)
And
Semester 3 - Full Term (16 weeks)
| NUR 426 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
Total prerequisite courses (12-15 hours)
Total GEC courses (33 hours)
Total Validation credit (40 hours)
Total RN to BSN core courses (36-39 hours)
124 minimum hours required for graduation