RN to BS in Nursing
DESCRIPTION OF DEGREE
University core and nursing support available at CU and online.
RN to BS in Nursing:
· Advances the preparation of the associate degree nurse to professional baccalaureate nurse
· Recognizes past education and experience
· A nursing major that can be completed in 12 months or extended to accommodate the part-time student
· Expands career opportunities through:
§ Enhanced critical thinking skills
§ Preparation for unstructured environments and complex patients
· Innovative practicum experiences in a variety of community based settings
South Dakota State University College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing and approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
University core and nursing support available at UC and online. All nursing courses taught online.
University Core and Required Support Courses
ENGL 101 Composition I
ENGL 201 Composition II
SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech
PSYC 101 General Psychology
SOC 100, 150, 250 or 240
MATH 102 College Algebra
CHEM 106/L Chemistry Survey
CHEM 108/L Organic and Biochemistry
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy
MICR 231 General Microbiology
BIOL 325 Physiology
HDFS 210 Lifespan Development
NFS 321 Human Nutrition
PHA 321 Pharmacology
HSC Public Health Science
STAT 281 Statistics OR HSC 445 Epidemiology
WEL 100/L Wellness for Life OR GS 143 Mastering Lifetime Learning Skills
Humanities and Arts/Diversity (6 cr)
Land & Natural Resources (3 cr)
Electives (5 cr)
NURSING COURSES TO BE COMPLETED
NURS 222 Transition to BS in Nursing (all semesters)
Semester 1 Summer
NURS 381 Family and Communication
Semester 2 Fall
NURS 385 Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-Making (involves practicum)
NURS 454 Leadership and Management
Semester 3
NURS 416 Community Health
NURS 474 Nursing Research and Nursing Theories
Summary of Credits
Core and Support Courses – 69cr
Nursing Transfer – 20cr
Nursing Course Completion – 20cr
Validation – 19cr
For Transcript Evaluation:
RN Upward Mobility
1-888-216-9805 Option 1
Total required credits: 128
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Career/job possibilities the degree could lead to:
Management and Supervisory positions
Leadership opportunities, as well as:
Hospital Staff Nursing in variety of specialty areas:
Nursing Care of Children
Intensive Care
Surgical Nursing
Emergency Department
Women’s Health
Medical/Surgical
Public Health/Community Health Nursing
Long Term Care Nursing
Military/Veterans Administration Nursing
Clinic Nursing
Rural Nursing
School Nursing
Hospice Care Nursing
WHAT OUR STUDENTS & GRADUATES SAY
After a long and winding road, I am finally achieving my BS in Nursing. The non-traditional style and format, convenience of online courses, and the help of staff have made this a valuable experience. I will be singing the praises of this program to anyone interested in earning the BS in Nursing at SDSU.
The RN-MS curriculum at SDSU helped me transition into the Graduate Nursing curriculum and prepare me as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
HOW TO APPLY
South Dakota State University
Admissions Office
SAD 200/Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
Fax: (605) 688-6891
Additional information about applying to SDSU may be found at the following website:
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WHO TO CONTACT
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