San Jacinto College RN to BSN Program

Program Details

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The RN-to-BSN program at San Jacinto College is designed for working registered nurses, offering a 100% online format to accommodate busy schedules.

The program spans three semesters, or one year, and includes 31 credit hours of upper-level coursework. Students can start in the fall or spring semester, with new cohorts admitted each cycle.

This learner-centric program uses eight-week course models and covers topics such as community health nursing, leadership, nursing research, and public/global health policy.

Curriculum

The BSN curriculum builds on prior nursing education, incorporating 34 credit hours of transfer credits from associate degree programs, 55 general education credits, and 31 upper-level nursing credits.

RNSG 1105 Nursing Skills I
This course introduces the concepts and principles needed to perform basic nursing skills for adult patients. It emphasizes competence in nursing procedures, professional values, and a legal/ethical framework.

RNSG 1115 Health Assessment
Students develop skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment while adhering to a legal and ethical framework.

RNSG 1160 Clinical – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
This introductory course provides supervised health-related work-based experiences to help students apply occupational theory, synthesize knowledge, and manage workflow. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience.

RNSG 1170 Geriatric Nursing
This course focuses on nursing care for geriatric patients, addressing aging-related physiological, psychological, and social changes. Topics include safety, family dynamics, end-of-life concepts, and legal/ethical care aspects.

RNSG 1215 Health Assessment
Students develop advanced skills and techniques for a comprehensive nursing health assessment within a legal/ethical framework.

RNSG 1261 Clinical Nursing Common Concepts for Adult Health
This clinical course allows students to apply occupational theory, synthesize new knowledge, and gain hands-on experience in managing adult health care workflows. Clinical education is unpaid and supervised.

RNSG 1301 Pharmacology
The course introduces pharmacology, covering drug actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing responsibilities in medication administration within a legal/ethical framework.

RNSG 1327 Transition to Professional Nursing
Students explore health promotion, clinical reasoning, pharmacology, interdisciplinary teamwork, and leadership to transition into professional nursing roles within a legal/ethical framework.

RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health
This course integrates the role of the nurse as a provider of care, patient advocate, and health team member. It focuses on medical-surgical concepts related to adult patients and families.

RNSG 1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice
Students are introduced to fundamental nursing concepts, clinical reasoning, and professional nursing history. The course emphasizes professional values and patient-centered care within a legal/ethical framework.

RNSG 2121 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management
This course explores leadership and management principles for professional nurses, focusing on skills, judgment, and ethical decision-making in nursing roles.

RNSG 2130 Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation
A comprehensive review of concepts required for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Topics include knowledge assessment, test preparation, and licensure application processes.

RNSG 2160 Clinical: Nursing Management of Client Care
This clinical course offers supervised health-related learning experiences to apply occupational theory and skills in managing client care workflows.

RNSG 2163 Clinical: Concepts of Advanced Nursing Practice and Management
This clinical course emphasizes advanced nursing practice and management concepts, providing supervised learning experiences to apply specialized skills and knowledge.

RNSG 2201 Care of Children and Families
This course addresses nursing care concepts for children and families, emphasizing professional values, judgment, and ethical considerations.

RNSG 2208 Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health
Students explore nursing care concepts for childbearing families and women’s health, focusing on judgment, skills, and ethical frameworks.

RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing
This course covers mental health principles, psychopathology, and treatment modalities, emphasizing nursing care for patients and families.

RNSG 2260 Clinical Registered Nursing
Students gain supervised clinical experience in managing complex adult health issues across intermediate and critical care settings, integrating theory with practical application.

RNSG 2261 Clinical Mental Health Nursing
This clinical course provides supervised experience in applying mental health concepts and nursing care for patients with psychopathology and their families.

RNSG 2262 Clinical Nursing Care of Children and Families
Students gain supervised clinical experience in applying nursing care concepts for children and families, integrating theory and practice.

RNSG 2263 Clinical – Registered Nursing
This clinical course offers supervised work-based experiences to apply specialized nursing skills and concepts related to patient care workflows.

RNSG 2332 Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health
Students develop advanced nursing competencies for managing complex adult health care situations, focusing on critical thinking, legal/ethical values, and clinical reasoning.

RNSG 2371 Concepts of Advanced Nursing Practice and Management
This course emphasizes the synthesis of nursing roles and the application of critical thinking for advanced nursing care and management of critically ill patients.

More curriculum info here: https://publications.sanjac.edu/courses-az/rnsg/

Tuition

The program is highly affordable, with tuition costing approximately $2,573 for in-district students and $4,464 for out-of-district students.

More tuition info here: https://www.sanjac.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/tuition-costs/

Every BSN student receives a one-time scholarship from the Katha and Clifton Black endowment, further reducing costs.

Accreditation and Outcomes

The BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. Graduates gain a competitive edge in the nursing field, with opportunities for leadership and specialized roles in public health, research, and education.

The program boasts strong outcomes, with 21% of graduates advancing to higher nursing roles and 8% pursuing master’s degrees. The program also addresses workforce demands, as healthcare employers increasingly seek BSN-prepared nurses.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites include courses such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, chemistry, and ethics. Clinicals focus on practical skills, such as community health assessments and research-based projects, without requiring extensive in-person commitments.

Additional Offerings and Flexibility

In addition to the BSN program, San Jacinto College provides pathways for students to advance from certified nurse aide to vocational nurse and LVN-to-RN programs. The entirely online BSN program ensures flexibility, allowing students to balance work, family, and education. With a history of nursing excellence spanning over six decades, San Jacinto College remains a top choice for nurses seeking to advance their careers.