RN to BSN Program
The RN to BSN program at Riggs College allows the RN with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing to earn their Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing completely online with our convenient and flexible full distance education format. For more information, fill out the form below
RN TO BSN Credential: Bachelors
121 Semester Credits ● 36 Weeks. CIP CODE: 51.3808
(TRANSFER CREDITS: 79 CREDITS WITH GENERAL EDUCATION: 27 CREDITS / CORE COURSES: 42 CREDITS ● 91 WEEKS)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
This program offers a path to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing for students who currently possess an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Applicants will receive 79 credits for transfer, of which 27 must be in general education. The program prepares students to successfully manage patients and health care systems with increasing levels of complexity, strategically solve clinical problems, establish best practices and apply evidence-based practice.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NU3001 | Nursing Theory and Professional Practice | 3 |
| NU3002 | Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing | 3 |
| NU3004 | Global Health | 3 |
| NU3005 | Transcultural Nursing | 3 |
| NU4001 | Family Nursing | 3 |
| NU4002 | Gerontologic Nursing Care | 3 |
| NU4004 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NU4005 | Advance Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU4006 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NU4011 | Philosophy of Nursing | 3 |
| NU4008 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| NU4009 | Advanced Acute Concepts | 3 |
| NU4010 | Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NU4007 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| Total credit Hours | 42 |