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Entry Option II RN to BSN Online

Cumberland University's Online RN-BSN program is designed for the working nurse. Nurses with an Associate's Degree or Diploma in nursing, meeting the admissions requirements, will have the opportunity to continue working their current work schedule while finishing their BSN Degree. The RN-BSN program will prepare the RN with an education focused on: a) the future of the nursing profession, b) addressing current trends in healthcare, and c) providing a foundation for graduate education. There are no required clinicals for this program. Students will, however, complete course projects using their work environments and communities.

Entry Requirements:

  • 2 years work experience as a RN.
  • Current valid Tennessee registered nurse licensure without restriction.
  • Currently employed as a RN.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with associate degree or diploma.
  • Acceptance into the University.
Documentation Needed:
  • Official transcripts from all schools attended
  • Proof of 2 years work experience as a RN
  • Proof of current employment as a RN
  • Proof of current unrestricted RN license
  • 2 letters of professional recommendation for admission into the RN-BSN program (acceptable letters will come from employers, supervisors, or previous faculty members/instructors).
  • Students must have taken BIO 203, BIO 203L, BIO 213, BIO 214, and PSY 205.

Degree Requirements

Semester 1 - Term A (8 weeks)

ONL 213Introduction to Online Learning

3
And

Semester 1 - Term B (8 weeks)

NUR 325Introduction to Nursing Research

2
And

Semester 1 - Full Term (16 weeks)

NUR 323Pathophysiology

4
NUR 327Health Assessment

4

Semester 2 - Term A (8 weeks)

NUR 378Concepts of Professional Nursing

2
NUR 400Issues and Trends in Professional Nursing

2
And

Semester 2 - Term B (8 weeks)

NUR 421Applied Nursing Research

2
And

Semester 2 - Full Term (16 weeks)

NUR 316Community Health Nursing

4

Semester 3 - Term A (8 weeks)

NUR 342Transcultural Nursing and Global Health

2
NUR 346Nursing Case Management of Vulnerable Populations

2
And

Semester 3 - Term B (8 weeks)

NUR 420Gerontology

2
NUR 444Nursing Capstone

2
And

Semester 3 - Full Term (16 weeks)

NUR 426Leadership and Management in Nursing

4


Total prerequisite courses (12-15 hours)

Total GEC courses (34 hours)

Total Validation credit (40 hours)

Total RN to BSN core courses (36-39 hours)

 125 minimum hours required for graduation