Program Details
School of Health Professionals
- City: San Antonio
- Length: 12 months
- Tuition: $10,800.00
- Website: https://www.bshp.edu/academics/programs/bachelors/rn-to-bsn
The RN to BSN program is a post-licensure degree completion program designed for registered nurses who hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing.
This online program builds upon pre-licensure education and professional experience, providing advanced study in physical and social sciences, humanities, nursing leadership, research, and community health.
Accreditation and Recognition
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), ensuring rigorous academic and professional standards. Graduates benefit from enhanced career opportunities and preparation for leadership roles in healthcare.
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of core nursing courses and general education requirements totaling up to 72 credit hours.
NUR 3410: Health Assessment in Professional Nursing
Focuses on refining comprehensive health assessment skills to care for diverse populations across the lifespan. Emphasizes promoting health and well-being in various healthcare settings.
Credit Hours: 4 (64 lecture hours, fully online)
NUR 4310: Pathophysiology for Nurses
Covers fundamental disease processes and their application to nursing care. Topics include cell injury, inflammation, wound healing, genetic control, and systemic disease mechanisms, enabling effective nursing management.
Credit Hours: 3 (48 lecture hours, fully online)
NUR 3321: Health Promotion
Explores wellness across the lifespan with biological, psychological, social, and environmental perspectives. Focuses on health literacy and promotion for individuals, families, and populations, particularly vulnerable groups.
Credit Hours: 3 (48 lecture hours)
NUR 4340: Professional Nursing Issues and the Health Care Delivery System
Examines complex healthcare issues, including finance, politics, and social justice. Encourages advocacy for vulnerable populations and emphasizes the role of professional organizations in influencing health policy.
Credit Hours: 3 (48 lecture hours, fully online)
NUR 3332: Nursing Research
Prepares students to evaluate research studies critically. Focuses on research critique, statistical interpretation, and the relationship between research and evidence-based nursing practice.
Credit Hours: 3 (48 lecture hours, fully online)
NUR 3420: Community Health Nursing
Teaches the use of health data systems and evidence-based practices to analyze community health trends and statistics. Focuses on improving community health outcomes through research and critical evaluation.
Credit Hours: 4 (64 lecture hours, fully online)
NUR 3221: Community Health Nursing Practicum
Provides a faculty-guided practicum applying community health principles to client care, emphasizing evidence-based nursing for families and diverse populations in community settings.
Credit Hours: 2 (96 practicum hours, fully online)
Prerequisite: NUR 3420
NUR 4320: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Information Management
Focuses on acquiring and analyzing information to implement evidence-based nursing. Includes clinical problem selection, evidence appraisal, and integration of expertise and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3 (fully online)
NUR 4330: Nursing Leadership and Management
Prepares students for leadership roles by addressing patient safety, regulatory requirements, risk management, financial responsibilities, and conflict resolution. Explores strategies for effective change management and collaboration.
Credit Hours: 3 (48 lecture hours, fully online)
NUR 4231: Nursing Leadership and Management Practicum
Offers practical application of leadership and management principles in diverse settings. Focuses on promoting patient safety and quality outcomes through effective nurse leadership.
Credit Hours: 2 (practicum hours)
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Topics include nursing leadership, health promotion, nursing research, and ethical and legal issues in healthcare. Students complete a capstone project to apply their knowledge to real-world community health needs.
Program Duration and Format
The program can be completed in 48 weeks (three semesters) for core courses or 96 weeks (five semesters) with general education.
Courses are delivered entirely online, with weekly assignments and flexible scheduling for working nurses.
Tuition
Tuition for the core program is approximately $10,800, including fees and books, while the full program costs $39,323.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an active, unencumbered RN license, a diploma or associate degree in nursing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Prerequisite courses include anatomy, microbiology, psychology, and additional science or humanities courses, totaling 18 credit hours.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings. The program supports career advancement, with graduates often pursuing roles in management, community health, or further education such as master’s or doctoral nursing programs.
Additional Features
The program allows transfer credits for general education courses and builds missing requirements into the degree plan.
The flexible online format accommodates working professionals, ensuring accessible and high-quality education.
Summary
The RN to BSN program offers an accredited, flexible, and comprehensive pathway for RNs to advance their education and careers. With a robust curriculum, affordable tuition, and strong career outcomes, the program is ideal for nurses seeking leadership roles and expanded opportunities in healthcare.