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Azusa Pacific University (APU): Online Degree Programs

bachelor of science : nursing

Benefits

Communication Skills
Write clearly and accurately, including use of APA format.
Understand 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 logically and critically.
Assess the relevance and significance of claims or conclusions.
Question, consider, 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.
Promote health and professional nursing practice.
Function 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.

Online Format

The new online version of the RN to BSN Program is designed for adult learners who wish to complete their degree without the on-campus class requirement.

Through the online format, students who may not have access to APU's main campus or regional centers can still experience the same level of quality curriculum and experienced instructional delivery from any location. Whether due to professional/personal conflicts or geographic location, students can accomplish their degree goals through the identical curriculum and cohort model that has been so successful in the traditional RN to BSN Program.

The APU experience is designed to uniquely facilitate development through solid intellectual inquiry, informed decision-making, and the application of ethical principles. A focus on Christian values and ethics is infused into the curriculum and the development of learners by providing direction, purpose, and evaluation of personal and professional life actions.

Candidates for the RN to BSN Online Program are experienced adults looking to complete a bachelor's degree while maintaining the flexibility to address the demands of juggling job, families, and professional development.

In this accelerated program, new courses begin every five to six weeks. Successful students in this online format clearly recognize that, while there is flexibility in asynchronous learning, a strong commitment to consistent participation, communication, and completion of all work is critical. In order to ensure student success, a Student Orientation course, part of a non-credit proseminar, is mandatory for all online students prior to the start of their online course/cohort.

Through this online program, students will engage with the Department of Online Learning staff in one-on-one communication for academic and financial advising. A "student commons" will also be available to facilitate community within the cohort and between cohorts, faculty, and staff.