RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

RN-TO-BSN DEGREE COMPLETION Complete your Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

COLLABORATIVE. SKILLFUL. ETHICAL. KNOWLEDGEABLE. In the ever-evolving world of nursing, these qualities will stand the test of time—and they guide everything we do. At North Park’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS), you will be equipped to excel as an ethical, compassionate, patient-centered nursing professional for the rest of your career.

This is more than a degree.

Benefits of North Park’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences in-

Benefits of North Park’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences include: Collaborative We believe that learning from each other promotes enhanced understanding, better decision making, and improved efficiencies to create better health outcomes. That’s why North Park University provides you with experienced faculty and partners with leading hospitals in the Chicagoland area, giving you opportunities to learn from leaders in the field, as well as from each other.

Skillful Our expert faculty, best-practice instruction methods, and quality nursing education will enhance your nursing skills. You’ll learn from practitioners and faculty who will build on what you already know in courses that are conveniently scheduled to allow you to balance work and study time.

Passionate At North Park University, we understand that excelling at nursing requires more than classroom knowledge. Through committed professors, engaging coursework, and real-world experience, our faculty will help you channel your passion to become a supportive, dedicated, and compassionate nurse.

Ethical A decision-making model grounded in Christian principles sets us apart—and will equip you to provide exceptional patient-centered care even under the most challenging circumstances.

Knowledgeable Our faculty members work with you to gather, analyze, andsynthesize information while utilizing evidence-based strategies to serve patients with excellence. Our goal is to help you advance in your career by equipping you with the knowledge you need to hone your nursing skills and advance in your career.

THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU

PERSONAL ATTENTION

Setting the standard in excellent nursing for over 50 years, North Park University provides you with the flexibility and preparation needed to earn your BSN degree and take your career to the next level.

With caring, experienced faculty members, small class sizes, flexible in-person and online learning environments, dedicated advisors, and a commitment to one-on-one interactions, you will know that you belong here—and that we will help you get to where you want to be.

TRANSFORMATIVE

Real expertise and leadership begins with meaningful growth. Our dedicated faculty will help you bridge the gap between your existing skills and the latest industry needs. With values-centered decision making at our core, we will prepare you to lead ethically and inspire meaningful transformation wherever you go.

The Best of Both Worlds of Education

RN-TO-BSN DEGREE COMPLETION SAMPLE PLAN Year 1 Credits Fall Quad A (August) 4 NURS 3210—Concepts of Professional Nursing: RN

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a blended format RN-to-BSN program. Most courses are designed with a tech-enhanced, accelerated format offering face-to-face and online learning options.

Earning your BSN requires you to complete a total of 120 semester hours of credit, which can be fulfilled through a combination of North Park classes and transfer credits. Typically, students meet most of the course requirements by transferring credits from previous coursework. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred, 30 of which will be granted for nursing courses from your ADN or ASN.

Fall Quad B (October) 2 NURS 3000—Pathophysiology: RN Spring Quad A (January) 2 NURS 3540­—Nursing Ethics Spring Quad B (March) 3 NURS 3560—Health Informatics Summer (May) 2 NURS 3030—Health Assessment: RN

Year 2 Credits Fall Quad A (August) 3 NURS 4515—Community Health for RNs Spring Quad A (January) 3 NURS 4535—Leadership: RN Fall Quad B (October) 2 NURS 4240­—Nursing Research

REQUIRED COURSES NURS 3000

Pathophysiology: RN

NURS 3030

Health Assessment: RN

NURS 3210

Concepts of Professional Nursing: RN

NURS 3540

Ethics in Health Care

NURS 3560

Healthcare Informatics

NURS 4240

The Research Process in Professional Nursing

NURS 4515

Community Health for RNs

NURS 4535

Nursing Leadership: RN

NURS 4590

RN-to-BSN Capstone

Spring Quad B (March) 3 NURS 4590 RN to BSN Capstone

What are the needs of a new or practicing RN and how can the North Park University BSN Completion Program make a difference? For one, they need to be competent in retrieving and analyzing current healthcare evidence and applying this evidence to consumer healthcare problems.

They need to understand the fiscal pressures thrust upon them and assess nursing outcomes in light of increasing accountability. Additionally, they need to have leadership and management skills that will enable them to function among other disciplines in maintaining or restoring holistic health. These are some of the competencies that we address in the North Park program.

—WANDA BURNS, DNP, PHCNS, COORDINATOR OF RN-TO-BSN PROGRAM, FACULTY

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

RN-to-BSN Degree Completion Completed free application found online at http://apply.northpark.edu Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent to: North Park University Admissions, Box 40 3225 W Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60625

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

One of the best ways to learn exactly what it will take to complete your BSN degree is to meet with your admissions counselor. We will provide you with program requirements and a complimentary evaluation of transfer credit.

Schedule a personal appointment Talk to the program coordinator and academic advisor Go to www.northpark.edu/nursing or call (773) 244-5508

ADMISSION CRITERIA

2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) A valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program or equivalent

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