GCU
PURPOSE
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (RN to BSN) is an undergraduate degree program designed to help students advance their studies and acquire professional knowledge and skills in nursing. This program provides students with an associate degree in nursing and allows them to work as registered nurses to advance their educational preparation to the bachelor's degree level. The curriculum of this program integrates general education courses and specialized nursing coursework. The program will produce students suitable for professional employment and advance their careers.
OBJECTIVES
Students of the program are expected to demonstrate the following:- Ability to integrate nursing education into professional nursing practice,
- Evidence-based practice with critical thinking,
- Professional communication with spiritual competence in various healthcare settings,
- Leadership skills for health promotion during the life cycle and
- Application of systems, finances, and policies to professional nursing care.
COMPONENTS AND REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion program requires 126 credit hours to graduate, 36 of which must be taken at Georgia Central University. Transfer credits for up to 50 credits of 126 semester credits may be granted. This program also requires a valid RN license to be awarded 40 transfer credits. The program requires a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Also, IR (WS305 Institutional Requirement) is required of all students every semester of enrollment. Nurses with associate degrees can apply for approved transfer credits to satisfy some or all generational education courses.
Obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing should make graduates more desirable candidates for leadership and management positions and allow them to continue their education to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Most administrative and supervisory positions require a bachelor's degree in nursing. This program provides career advancement to get higher salaries. The BSN degree opens graduates to various specialized nursing jobs outside the traditional nursing field. In addition to working as an RN in a hospital, individuals with a BSNC degree can find jobs as geriatric nurses, OBGYN nurses, and neonatal nurses.
Admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion degree applicants depend on student status. Different standards and credit requirements are set for new, transfer, and international students. This program maintains the following admission requirements for all students:
- An Associate of Science in Nursing degree or a Bachelor in Nursing degree from a foreign country
- An RN license in the U.S. (Can be suspended until the completion of the course)
- A minimum GPA of 2.5
PREREQUISITES
Individuals who have earned an associate of science in nursing degree or a bachelor's degree in nursing from a foreign country must complete 30 credits of required courses before admission to the GCU Nursing program.CURRICULUM
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BMAT101 College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL101 English I | 3 |
| NUR201 Health and Wellness across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY130 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI101 Chemistry | 3 |
| SCI105 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| SCI106 Microbiology | 3 |
| SCI107 Nutrition | 3 |
| SCI108 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| SOC110 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Nursing Core Courses (32 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 301 Nursing Concepts and Theories | 3 |
| NUR 302 Policy, Planning, and Trends | 3 |
| NUR 303 Professional Practice | 3 |
| NUR 305 Nursing Informatics | 4 |
| NUR 311 Community Health Nursing and Practicum* | P/F |
| NUR 312 Health and Wellness | 3 |
| NUR 313 Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 314 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NUR 401 Leadership in Nursing and Practicum | 3 |
| NUR 402 Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 403 Synthesis of Nursing Practice | 3 |
Elective Courses (24 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| NUR 321 Transition to Professional Practice | 3 |
| NUR 322 Adults in Health and Illness I | 3 |
| NUR 323 Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 3 |
| NUR 324 Women's Health and Illness | 3 |
| NUR 325 Children and Adolescence in Health and Illness | 2 |
| NUR 326 Management of Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| NUR 327 Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 3 |
| NUR 328 Adults in Health and Illness II | 3 |
| NUR 329 Strategies for Professional Practice | 2 |
| NUR 330 Practicum in Complex Nursing | 4 |
Bible and Theology Courses (30 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BS101 A Survey of the Bible | 3 |
| BS230 Interpretation of the Bible | 3 |
| OT200 Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| NT200 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BT100 Christian Worldview | 3 |
| BT101 Jesus Christ in Global Society | 3 |
| NT310 The Parables of Jesus | 3 |
| OT206 Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| TH200 Systematic Theology | 3 |
| PT210 Foundations of the Church | 3 |
Institutional Requirement (Chapel)
Students must take WS305 Institutional Requirement (chapel attendance/no credit) every semester enrolled until graduation. Students will receive a Pass/Fail grade for WS305 IR.CREDIT EVALUATION
An applicant seeking to transfer credit from another accredited institution must request a credit evaluation before the first semester at GCU and submit an official transcript from the institution where the credit was earned. GCU will conduct the credit evaluation and follow up with applicants to discuss all the credits they can transfer into the program.