Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Program Distinctives and Benefits

Student Learning Outcomes

• Be able to observe and assess behaviors in a group setting in order to gauge their effectiveness.
• Assess own experiential learning via Kolb model.
• Be able to take a complete health history and perform a physical exam.
• Apply pathophysiological principles and critical thinking skills to create a plan for patient care.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the definition of nursing theory and the relevance of nursing theory to the practice and professionalism of nursing.
• Develop an awareness of his/her attitudes, stereotypes, and expectations and an openness to discovering the limitations these attitudes, stereotypes, and expectations place on the way he/she sees the world and others in the world.

Distinctives

This program, designed for the adult learner, emphasizes convenience, practicality, and relevance.

• The BSN equips RNs with advanced skills and knowledge to care more thoroughly for patients and distinguishes them as capable leaders in many health care settings.
• Professors use students' experiences as the foundation upon which theory and practice are tested.
• Major theoretical concepts are integrated throughout the courses.
• Courses are designed to affirm personal and professional strengths.
• Nursing education provides the theoretical basis for nursing practice, emphasizing the essential interrelationship of theory, practice, policy, and research.
• Students in the program study in a cohort and progress through the entire program together.
• The program takes 15 months to complete.

Benefits

The Nursing (RN to BSN) Degree Completion Program seeks to enhance and develop the following skills and competencies:

Communication Skills

• Write clearly and accurately, including use of APA format.
• Convey clear and congruent verbal and nonverbal messages.
• Apply communication skills with individuals and larger groups.
• Use information technology to communicate when appropriate.
• Develop competent cross-cultural communication.

Critical-Thinking Skills

• Categorize, explain, and clarify the meaning of information.
• Examine ideas or arguments logically and critically.
• Assess the relevance and significance of claims or conclusions.
• Question evidence, consider alternatives, and draw conclusions from information.
• Describe data, present arguments, and justify claims clearly.

Leadership Skills

• Refine leadership, management, and professional decision-making skills.
• Initiate and participate in conflict resolution.
• Function as a change-agent to promote health and professional nursing practice.
• Function collaboratively as a leader and member of the health care team.
• Facilitate case management.

Professional Nursing Competencies

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individuals and aggregates.
• Provide spiritual care.
• Function in the role of patient advocate.
• Teach and promote health care in the community.
• Incorporate nursing research into nursing practice.

Personal Competencies

• Demonstrate professional and ethical accountability and responsibility.
• Integrate Christian values in personal and professional life.
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Understand the value of service to the community.