Following are two typical ways to progress through the program. University study requirements may be taken prior to, after or concurrently with these courses. Although this sequence is recommended to ensure seat availability, RNs may take fewer or more courses to slow or speed up progression through the program.

Course Descriptions:

NS 380. Holistic Assessment. Assessment of physical, emotional, spiritual, and sociocultural dimensions across the life span related to environment, lifestyles, health patterns, and community resources. For RN-BSN students or permission of instructor. (4)

NS 385. Research in Professional Practice. Basic concepts of research process. Emphasizes role of nurse as consumer of research. Prerequisite: NS383; junior standing in nursing major. (2)

NS 386. Professional Practice: Community Health Nursing. Introduction, application of community health concepts related to rural populations. Emphasizes independent decision making based on assessment of individuals, families, and communities. Prerequisites: NS383, junior standing in nursing major. (6)

NS 390. Framework for Professional Nursing. Focus on goals of baccalaureate education in preparing the nurse for professional nursing practice. Emphasizes professional nursing roles and role change. For RN-BSN students only. (4)

NS 480. Professional Practice: Leadership and Management. Introduction and application of management/leadership concepts in caring for clients with complex problems in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: NS 384; NS 386; NS 481; NS 484 (except RN-BSN students); Senior standing in nursing major. (6)

NS 483. Professional Practice: Care of the Frail Elderly. Care management of the frail elderly across a variety of settings, focusing on family caregiving and the identification of community resourses. Prerequisites: NS 484 (except RN-BSN students); senior standing in nursing major. (3)

PART-TIME SEQUENCE for Online RN to BSN Nursing Courses (includes: Statistics & UI412)

NOTE: The above sequences are only examples of how to proceed through the curriculum. Every effort will be made to offer these courses as illustrated but may be subject to change. A student may choose not to take courses and return at a later time but should complete all nursing courses within five years of the time first enrolled in any nursing course.