Nursing, RN to BSN Track, BSN

The BSN Program RN to BSN track requires 120 semester credit hours for graduation and combines a rich and liberal foundation in the arts, sciences, and humanities with a unique program emphasizing the art and science of nursing.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum, Areas A, B, C, E:

Core Curriculum

These are available in the Core Curriculum Guide in the Undergraduate Student Catalog. Additionally:

Core Area D, to be completed as follows: 11 Hours

BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credit Hours (and)
BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credit Hours with labs
(or)
CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 1151L - Survey of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit Hours (and)
CHEM 1152 - Survey of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 1152L - Survey of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit Hours
(or)
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours (and)
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours with labs
(or)
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I 3 Credit Hours (and)
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II 3 Credit Hours with labs
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours

Core Area F, which includes: 18 Hours

BIOL 2021 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 2021L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours (and)
BIOL 2022 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 2022L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours (and)
BIOL 2030 - Medical Microbiology 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 2030L - Medical Microbiology Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
(and)
6 credit hours of social science electives or lower division NURS 6

**Students may not use the same PSYC or SOCI course to fulfill both Area E and Area F requirements.

RN to BSN Track

RN to BSN courses are offered 100% online. Program admission is for Fall semester each year. The professional sequence may be completed in four semesters.

In addition to the Core Curriculum requirements (60 semester hours) as specified in this Undergraduate Catalog, RN to BSN students must complete the following nursing courses (30 semester hours):

First Semester

(Fall - 7 semester hours)

NURS 4500 - Introduction to Scholarly Writing for RNs 1 Credit Hours
NURS 4501 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice for RNs 3 Credit Hours
NURS 4502 - Pathophysiology for RNs 3 Credit Hours

Second Semester

(Spring - 9 semester hours)

NURS 4503 - Nursing Issues 3 Credit Hours
NURS 4504 - Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice for RNs 3 Credit Hours
NURS 4505 - Nursing Informatics for RNs 3 Credit Hours

Third Semester

(Summer - 6 semester hours)

NURS 4506 - Holistic Health Assessment for RNs 3 Credit Hours
NURS 4507 - Introduction to Healthcare Communities for RNs 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester

(Fall - 8 semester hours)

NURS 4508 - Lead Mgt Pract 5 Credit Hours

Additional Information

Courses are offered 100% online. Clinical experiences may be scheduled during daytime and evening hours and/or on weekends.

Georgia RN to BSN Articulation Plan

The University of West Georgia participates in the Georgia RN to BSN Articulation Plan. The plan was developed through the collaborative efforts of faculty of the ASN/ADN and BSN nursing programs in Georgia and the Georgia Board of Nursing and is designed to facilitate the educational mobility of registered nurses seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing. To be eligible for the plan a student must meet the following criteria:

A. Graduation from an ASN/ADN or Diploma Program within 0-4 years.

Graduation from an ASN/ADN or Diploma program greater than 4 years ago with documentation of 1000 hours of practice in the previous 3 years.

B. Hold a current and valid license to practice as an RN license. Transfer of lower division nursing credits and/or RN to BSN Articulation Plan credit allowed for ASN/ADN is up to 36 hours.

The following steps outline the Articulation Plan:

Step 1

Students enrolled in NURS 4503 - Nursing Issues will be asked to complete and sign the “Documentation for RN to BSN Articulation Agreement Form” to indicate eligibility for transfer by articulation. The completed form will be placed in each student’s file.

Step 2

After successful completion of NURS 4503 - Nursing Issues , each student will receive the “Credit by Examination Form” signed by the Dean, indicating approval of the “credit by exam” as outlined in the Articulation Plan.

The following students will not be eligible for participation in the Georgia RN to BSN Articulation Plan:

Graduates of ASN/ADN and Diploma programs greater than 4 years ago with less than 1000 clinical practice hours in the previous 3 years.
No Current and valid license to practice as an RN license.

Please note: Falsification of student information related to the Georgia RN to BSN Articulation Plan will result in dismissal from the UWG RN to BSN Program.

For students who do not hold licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia but are currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in another state, awarding of credits for previous course work in an ASN/ADN or Diploma program will follow similar guidelines as those outlined above for the articulation plan.