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NURSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM Nursing Completion Program (RN to BSN) - Bachelor of Science 5400 Academic Director Program Associate Director Program Facilitator Program Advisor Faculty
Dr. Rita Revak-Lutz Dr. Loree M. Crain Dr. Teresa Goodman Scott Fortner *Dr. T. Goodman, Dr. L. Crain, Dr. J. Hess, Dr. D. Miller, Dr. R. Rompre
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program is a limited access program designed for registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited associate of science in nursing degree program (ASN). Upper division course work will consist of 30 credit hours addressing topics related to leadership and management, nursing theory, research, culture, ethics, pharmacology, global healthcare finance, community health, and population-based nursing across the lifespan. The course work will be completed predominantly online in asynchronous instruction. There will be one course with a lab experience and two courses with direct/indirect clinical experiences. There are 3.5 days total on campus for the entire program. All BSN degree seeking students are required to complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including general education courses and demonstration of foreign language competence. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program adheres to the state’s common course prerequisites. Due to the specialized nature of the BSN Completion Program, individuals are required to consult with an academic advisor when applying for admission. The program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Getting Started Santa Fe College expects all students to acquire or have access to the computer hardware and software necessary for the program. Complete a SF Application for Admission or Readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu. Arrange for official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records at least one month prior to the start of the term. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial advisement purposes. Meet with a Health Sciences advisor and present documentation of admission qualifications.
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Qualifying for Admission A separate application is required. Acceptance to Santa College does not constitute admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program. Applicants will be admitted to the program in the order that admission qualifications are received and verified by Health Sciences Counseling Office. In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing you must: • • • •
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Have graduated from a regionally accredited associate degree nursing program* Have a current unencumbered license as an Registered Nurse (RN) Have completed an AA degree* Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5 Have completed the following courses (shown below) with a “C” grade or higher
BSC2085/L (4 credit hours) Anatomy and Physiology I with lab BSC2086/L (4 credit hours) Anatomy and Physiology II with lab CHM1030 (minimum 3 credit hours) Chemistry MCB2000/L (4 credit hours) Microbiology with lab STA2023 (3 credit hours) Statistics PSY2012 or SYG2000 (3 credit hours) Psychology or Sociology DEP2004 (3 credit hours) Developmental Psychology HUN1201 (3 credit hours) Human Nutrition *A.S. / A.A. degrees and course work must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied toward program admission criteria.
Program Graduation Requirements, Foreign Language and General Education Individuals who have not completed their foreign language requirements prior to enrolling at SF must complete two semesters of collegelevel sequential foreign language study before finishing the BSN Completion Program. This requirement must be met before finishing the BSN Completion Program. Students may select their General Education classes from any eligible courses within SF’s approved General Education package. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the College’s curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a grade of “C “or better in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.
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